Showing posts with label starfish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label starfish. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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:
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 Tablescape ThursdayFeathered Nest Friday

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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