Showing posts with label coral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coral. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Summer Coffee Table Vignette

When I changed out the mantle and hearth for summer, I did the coffee table too. I actually just realized that I shared the mantle but not the hearth. So, I will share that tomorrow! I have a large collection of shells, as I have been collecting them for over 30 years. I love every one of them, and enjoy using them in my décor in the summer, even though we are 2 hours from the beach:) This first shell is definitely a favorite.
 I have this wonderful piece of blue coral that I have had for YEARS.
 I found this candle holder at Home Goods this year and couldn't resist it. The nubby glass reminds me of the nubby starfish I have. I have an LED candle in it and a starfish on top!
 I only have ONE hydrangea bloom right now and could find none at the grocery, so these faux ones are temporarily here.
 Everything is gathered on a textural tray.


 You all know I adore this pillow! I found it at Burlington Coat Factory several years ago and are you ready....it was $6.99!!!!! I couldn't grab it fast enough and will never get rid of it.




 I found this jar/vase at another shop and wanted it specifically to use as a vase for hydrangeas.
 I filled in the vase with some white faux hydrangeas cause I thought it was too sparse with just the blue.

 
Thanks so much for your visit. I hope you are staying cool where you are. We have had a few very nice days (low 80's) but the heat and humidity is returning Wed.  I used to LOVE the heat of summer and basking in the sun, but now I can't take too much. I guess I really AM getting old:)
XO, Pinky
 
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Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Peonies, Outside and In!!!

I have always loved peonies but have never been able to grow them....til NOW!!! I was so excited to see their little buds appear. Then little by little they started to open. AHHHH....
 Each flower is a little different, but all are beautiful!

 Aren't the buds just lovely!

 They opened pretty fast, within 2 or 3 days!
 So, I clipped some and brought them in to enjoy!




 I found my piece of blue coral and so since it is after Memorial day, I thought it could be added to the vignette on the coffee table.

 I am so enjoying these beauties....
 and my piece of coral!
 
Thanks for your visit!
XO, Pinky
 
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Adding Shells to my Decor for Summer

I have always wanted to live on the water: a beach (HA!), a lake or a river. I LOOOVE pontoon boats and would have one if I lived on the water. But that is not to be. But I have collected shells for over 35 years and have a large collection now. I have finally gotten them all placed around the house. Here we go! We are starting at the front door, looking at the stairway. I always have the candles and blue and white jars here and just added a group of shells this year.

 When you look to the left you see this little chest.
 I made the faux orchid arrangement several weeks ago, just added a few shells here.
 Going towards the great room, kitchen and breakfast room is this credenza.
 I added some starfish and shells here among the lamp and other décor items.
 I try to keep things at the right scale for a space too, so smaller shells are here.

 The fireplace got summarized a few weeks ago.


 I inherited this fisherman from my in-laws and LOVE it. I just got the new Japanese fishing float last week!!! Have been looking for one and thought this was the perfect spot for it.

 A small starfish leans against one of my jars. They sit on one of my TREASURED elephants from Vietnam.
 A coral embroidered pillow is on my favorite chair.
 2 coral colored, coral embroidered pillows are on the sofa.
 The coffee table vignette features some more shells and a shell embossed pillar and holder.

 In the master I placed 2 shells on our nightstands.

 Here we are in the dining room. I love, love this large faux clam shell and have FILLED it with more of my collection.
 Lots of shells and some real coral.

 I found these shell and driftwood candle holders at Home Goods several years ago.
 These cute little votive holders are ceramic.
 Looking from the foyer.
 My tiny little server got dressed up too.
 Some seaglass fills the bottom of the hurricane with a white candle. A shell and real coral sit with it.
 Back in the great room I added 2 starfish and some shells to the sofa table.
 On my round table I have this beautiful silver dish filled with shells.
 This was my Mother-in-laws so I treasure it too.

 On the kitchen bar I put a shell under a cloche and leaned a starfish on that.

I haven't taken you upstairs so that will come later. Thanks so much for your visit. Have a beautiful day. XO, Pinky
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