I Got My Shells Out!

Hi everyone!!! O have been MIA mainly because we were on family vacation to OBX (the Outer Banks of NC) for a week and then when we got home I had so much scheduled I didn't get to do anything with my blog. But this weekend I finally decided to get my shells out for summer! I have a large collection, I started collecting them at least 30 years ago! Today I will share the mantle.

 and the hearth.

 I really didn't have to do much to transition from Spring to Summer. I removed the birds and nests and replaced them with some of my shells.

 I found this beautiful piece of blue coral last year but forget where I got it. I do have a REAL piece of blue coral too that I will share in another post.

 I placed my sea fan behind the glass candle holder to which I added a large shell.

 Starfish also are a pretty addition.

 The blue coral piece is on a shell candle holder that I have had for years.

 On the hearth I just added 2 starfish votive holders and a grouping of shells in the center.

 Love this candle holder.

 Yes, that is a real sea horse. Have had that many years too and can't believe I haven't broken it in all this time!

Thanks so much for your visit. We are in a brutal heat wave, it hit 100 today and is just brutal outside. Stay cool and hydrated!!!! And I wish you all a very happy 4th of July. I will be back on Thursday to she some more.

XO, Pinky

I will be sharing here:

Metamorphosis Monday, The Scoop, Wow Us Wednesdays,

 Tablescape Thursday, Feathered Nest Friday

 Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us Wednesdays, Feathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

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 A Stroll Thru Life – Inspire Me Tuesday

TUESDAYS AT OUR HOME

A Summer Barscape

We just got home from OBX yesterday, so today, after unpacking, I decided to continue "summarizing" the house! I thought I would change the vignette on the bar from Spring to Summer! It all started with this runner that I found last year and haven't used yet. I loved it because of the colors, not all pastels but more MY colors:)

 I am still corralling things in this basket that I love. I got this starfish MANY years ago.

 I put some of my tiny shells at the base of this hurricane, and included this teeny seahorse.

 Matching shells to the runner.

 I broke this shell several years ago but just couldn't part with it. Hope to find a replacement one day....

 I found this one in a shop last year. It is man made and not real, I do believe.

 I added the large sea fan on a stand.

 The starfish votive holders and several years old too.

 Placed the hurricane on a stand to raise it up so we could see it better. I love the added texture the rattan base provides.

 Tiny starfish on the top of the candle

 My son, Brian brought this plant to the beach for us to enjoy and said I could keep it. It is perfect!!!!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by. I missed you all last week!!! XO, Pinky

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Metamorphosis Monday, Inspire Me Tuesday, Wow Us Wednesdays, Tutorials Tips and Tidbits, Home and Garden Thursday, Be Inspired Friday, Feathered Nest Friday, Seasonal Sundays, Happy List Tuesdays

Treasure Hunt Thursdays

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Paula and Patti at Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday

The Scoop,  Inspire Me Tuesday,

Wow Us Wednesdays, Feathered Nest Friday

 Foodie Friday and Everything Else Link Party

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