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Monday, 8 August 2011

shell chic

hi..how was your weekend?

almost summer temps here last week had me dreaming about relaxing days at the beach. only 3 weeks and counting 'til winter's over!

lots of white, blue and white stripes and collections of natural & weathered objects makes our place feel like summer all year round. 
here are some simple things i've made with shells..   

the wooden letter is from a craft shop, covered in tiny shells i found at the beach


i love rustic wooden bowls filled with shells


i painted an old frame white, cut a thin piece of board to fit, then glued similar shells in rows

playing around with shells out on our sunny deck this weekend i came up with this idea




wrap string around bottles and tie on a shell






it's not too late to enter the coastal living giveaway drawn on August 14th.
thanks for all your entries so far and welcome new followers :)

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50 comments:

  1. Leo 8 August 2011 at 10:13

    I love rustic bowls filled with shells too! I love all your shell chic! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~8 August 2011 at 10:21

    I love big bowls of shells, too! I've always wanted to find an old 'dough bowl' to put shells in! Then I'll need more shells! lol Fun post! ♥

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  3. Della8 August 2011 at 10:58

    I use baskets for some of my shells, but I love wood, too.

    I found you over on Debbie's blog Love of the Sea.
    I'm a regular there, as well as Diane's Lavender Dreams.
    Nice to meet you!

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  4. Suz8 August 2011 at 11:59

    I love the shell alphabet idea. I want to do that and I want a shell covered mirror. I'm in for the giveaway!

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  5. a quiet life8 August 2011 at 12:02

    We share so many of the same trinkets and treasures~

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  6. Miss Kitty8 August 2011 at 12:13

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures of the things you have done with shells. I love the idea of the twine wrapped around the neck of the bottle with the shell attached...so simple but lovely. Also bowl of shells and starfish...just wonderful.

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  7. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 12:55

    i am a shell lover and so i love this post...every bit of it. lovely ideas. i really look forward to sunny days when i visit your blog. really beautiful.

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  8. Melissa8 August 2011 at 18:42

    makes me feel like sorting through my vast shell collection- i now have one on each side of the globe- australia and england!!

    i should make a shell alphabet like your GORGEOUS S!!!!

    just beautiful & full of summer- inspiration!!

    melissa- miss sew & so
    xx

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  9. Unknown8 August 2011 at 19:29

    Oh yes. Bring on summer. Love the shells.
    Cheers from Brisbane
    Kylie

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  10. Suzy8 August 2011 at 19:59

    Love the shell letter! I'm so going to copy that! Summer is waxing for you, but waning for us here in the USA. :o( I just blogged about our beach condo reno. Check it out it you would like!
    http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2011/08/our-beach-condo-part-1.html. Take care!

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  11. Anonymous8 August 2011 at 21:53

    Cute shell S <3 inspiring :) So strange, winter there summer here.. But what a rainy summer haha..

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  12. michelle8 August 2011 at 23:12

    Love all your crafts!! I love doing things with shells there are so many possibilities!! It sounds like you had a great weekend and I hope your week is just as wonderful.
    xoxo

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  13. sealaura8 August 2011 at 23:44

    lovely ideas, i like the bottles with the twine. amazing what a little touch can do. Hope you enjoy your last weeks of winter. It's been a bit cool by my beach here in Cali but still beautiful.

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  14. a beach house in Montana9 August 2011 at 01:59

    beautiful shells i think im gonna do the frame and some shells i have from new port beach, i collected love the letter also xoxo sherri

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  15. Beth @ The Goad Abode9 August 2011 at 02:28

    I love sea shells, they remind me of my mom. She loved beach combing and usually decorated our bathroom with them :) Fun ideas, love the letter!

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  16. The Charm of Home9 August 2011 at 03:02

    I love how you did the s. Very nice ideas and pretty bowls of shells.
    Sherry

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  17. Live Laugh Love9 August 2011 at 04:13

    I am a new follower on your site it would be so nice if you could follow me back thanks 

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  18. Desert Dreaming9 August 2011 at 04:23

    Such beautiful creations you've made from shells, and so unique. I just have a hard time hearing you say "winter's almost over", whereas, we can't wait for it to get here in Florida, been an extrememly hot summer. Here is to all the beautiful summer days coming your way.

    Joni

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  19. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 04:24

    Looks great! I love shells too.
    I'm your newest follower!

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  20. April9 August 2011 at 05:57

    ummm this make me wanna drop everything and drive to the beach!
    xoxo

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  21. the cape on the corner9 August 2011 at 06:16

    what a great idea with the monogram! perfect idea for the inlaws!

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  22. Susan9 August 2011 at 10:55

    I love your use of shells, and that nautilus in the bowl is gorgeous - I would do just about anything to have such a gorgeous example of a nautilus in my home.

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  23. Holly9 August 2011 at 11:21

    I love what you have done with your shells - very inspiring!

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  24. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 12:19

    LOVE the letter with the shells - terrific! I have tons of shells - seems to be the only thing I love to do while visiting the beach!
    Love the twine with the shell - gorgeous!
    Kathy
    A Delightsome Life - Seeing Red post linked through Show Off Your Cottage Monday -
    I had trouble posting my comment via Google!

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  25. Town and Country Gals9 August 2011 at 12:46

    Visiting you from house in the roses party. I love shells and all your photos are wonderful! I keep my loose shells in a big white ironstone bowl. I am inspired to try some of your ideas!
    Rebecca

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  26. Town and Country Gals9 August 2011 at 12:49

    Visiting you from house in the roses party. I love shells and all your photos are wonderful! I keep my loose shells in a big white ironstone bowl. I am inspired to try some of your ideas!
    Rebecca

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  27. Town and Country Gals9 August 2011 at 12:50

    Visiting you from house in the roses party. I love shells and all your photos are wonderful! I keep my loose shells in a big white ironstone bowl. I am inspired to try some of your ideas!
    Rebecca

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  28. Beach Coast Style9 August 2011 at 12:50

    wow!!! I really love all of these especially the "s" with the shells! love the collection of shells would look lovely on a coffee table and the little jar wrapped in rope was a perfect little touch!

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  29. Kirsty Girl9 August 2011 at 12:58

    I love the shell on the string idea!

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  30. Desire Empire9 August 2011 at 13:04

    Lovely ideas. They all just say Summer to me. Have a great week
    Best Carolyn

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  31. Tami 9 August 2011 at 14:47

    Found your blog via "A Stroll Thru Life"....how cute, love the framed shells! I am now a follower.

    Blessings,
    Tami @ A Girls Gotta Nest

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  32. Anonymous9 August 2011 at 17:56

    Your shells are beautiful and I adore how you've written out the word "Beach" using them.

    I have a love for shells although I live an hour or two from a beach. They find there place on shelves and coffee tables in my home :)

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  33. Maya @ Completely Coastal10 August 2011 at 05:20

    I'm loving it all!! The letter with the shells is so fabulous, something I could do!!

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  34. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life10 August 2011 at 05:45

    Oh my, such fabulous shells. I love the "S", it is gorgeous. Living in the desert, we have such extreme heat, and no shells, no water. Always fun to see something so different. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  35. Seaside Style10 August 2011 at 08:25

    Pretty Pretty Pretty! Have a great weekend!

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  36. Glimpse of My World10 August 2011 at 11:06

    love it .. pop over and see me!

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  37. Gypsea Nurse10 August 2011 at 12:17

    Love it! Always so much fun and smiles here!!!
    xo
    Cricket

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  38. d e l i g h t10 August 2011 at 20:55

    Very very clever. I love the shell tied around the bottle as well. Visit from Very Merry.

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  39. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 21:49

    all wonderful ideas - the shell covered monogram is perfectly adorable!

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  40. Unknown11 August 2011 at 02:00

    Love all your shell projects-adorable-so glad to find you!!

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  41. Arabella11 August 2011 at 07:43

    All of seashell display ideas are fabulous! Hope you're having a great week.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  42. People Who Know Me Would Say:11 August 2011 at 20:48

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! They're all beautiful, aren't they?

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  43. abeachcottage11 August 2011 at 22:54

    They are all lovely, the letter with the shells is so cute! Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays

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  44. Inspired By June12 August 2011 at 00:25

    Love your ideas! I've been collecting "letter" decor ideas for a while now... adding yours to the collection - thanks for sharing!

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  45. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage12 August 2011 at 08:01

    Ohhh I love it!! Love letters and love shells- fantastic combo!! Thanks for sharing this at FNF! :)

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  46. OnePerfectDay12 August 2011 at 20:39

    They're all lovely!
    Such beautiful shells!

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  47. Debra@CommonGround13 August 2011 at 14:32

    Great beachy projects. the letter is really wonderful! Thanks so much for linking up with VIF, xo Debra

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  48. very merry vintage style14 August 2011 at 12:24

    The initial is so cool! Thanks for linking to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  49. The Charm of Home16 August 2011 at 11:15

    Thanks for linking this to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  50. The Single Nester23 August 2011 at 06:58

    Is that last photo all the shells on your beach? Wow! I only get clam and oyster shells on mine.

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