July 2010

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Creatures of the sea

I LOVE the beach!! We vacationed for 20 years at Pawley's Island, South Carolina growing up. When I smell the ocean air, it brings up the greatest memories of friends and family. I will always choose the beach if I have a choice of a vacation destination. Another thing I like to do is incorporate shells when I accessorize. There is something so beautiful and natural about a beautiful piece of coral. And...it doesn't help that I like white, so it works for me. There is a great site that I go to when I need them for a job. http://www.usshell.com/
They have everything and at great prices. The following pictures show how they can be used in many rooms, and any style.
Here are a few that I took directly from their site

Here is how Suzanne Kasler used them in a beach house

On a coffee table

I sewed these on chair covers

The next few are how I have used them in bookcases

I used these to fill up a concrete vase

I used these on a mantel at Christmas

Another shot of Christmas decor

In a jar

On a book

Mantel

Here are some others that I came across in my files

I am not sure where I got this, but it is stunning

As is this

I have seen this on quite a few blogs and I love it.
What an inexpensive way to add something organic to a room......
Now...here we are at the annual July 4th parade at Pawleys! I don't think I am in this picture, but that is my brother with the white nose and all that hair!!!

Monday, July 26, 2010

Just a little browsing....

Ok...so maybe it was a little out of my way, but I happened to swing by one of my favorite "junk" flea markets in Atlanta. It is called "My Favorite Place".....really! Seriously thought is really is a junk store. I have taken a few friends in there and they were like "are you kidding me?"....this place is crappy! But, I guess you have to be able to spot the "gems" cause I have scored in there many times. Here are a few things I bought.

These, because I am going to do this for someone.....

Pretty huh???

This, because you can do this....

and this...

Love brown transfer-ware....

2 of these... for 3.00

Because you can frame and they look good!!!

And this

Cause it was only 20.00 WITH the cushion....

This because I loved the colors.....Not sure what I am going to do with it but Orange and Navy...2 great combinations agree???

Not these specifically, but some like them. I forgot to take a picture of the ones I got. Have to go do that......But you get the picture. I need a store!! Or maybe I have a sale and "deck" out my garage like I saw another blogger do. It was SO cute. Of course, who am I kidding??? I would have to get serious about cleaning out the garage and basement first. That would require Ritalin....I am not sure I have it in me.

New at West Elm...

I don't know about you but I love West Elm. They always have good texture and their price point for modern clean lines can't be beat! Here are a few items from their new fall catalog.
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