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Monday, 24 October 2011

my island home

hi..how was your weekend?


this is a post i did last spring. i'm bringing it back for the summer mantel link party at the lettered cottage. looking at this on this cold morning is reminding me of the warmth of summer.


with the help of gaugin prints i cut & framed from a spare art book, hibiscus, shells, a mini pineapple and iphoto i created a vintage island mood.









hope you enjoyed the trip to the tropics.

cheryl
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46 comments:

  1. Rosemary@villabarnes24 October 2011 at 09:35

    OMG, so gorgeous. I very much enjoyed my trip to the tropics.

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  2. Unknown24 October 2011 at 10:02

    Thanks so much for the tropical escape. It was beautiful here in Pennsylvania today, but winter is on its way and the temperature reflects that. Thanks for the temporary escape!!! It looks great!!!!!!

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  3. Sherry24 October 2011 at 10:29

    Your home is beautiful....I love your tropical decor...I found you on Debbiedoos Blogging and I'm your newest follower. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com

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  4. Kaybe24 October 2011 at 11:00

    That are the prettiest hibiscus. My favorite is your arrangement in the giga clam shell.

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  5. Doreen Grace24 October 2011 at 11:15

    So tropical and soothing - What a pretty mantel!

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  6. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR24 October 2011 at 11:44

    Thanks for taking me on a tropical vacation this evening!! Your photos are just lovely. Everything is so calm and serene. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Desire Empire24 October 2011 at 11:51

    Love the hybiscus in the shells. Your mantle looks very pretty.

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  8. Everything Coastal24 October 2011 at 12:26

    Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much for your becoming a new follower - glad you like the Nantucket Dreams post. Love this mix of pinks and natural shells - especially like your cute kitty!

    Caron

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  9. Unknown24 October 2011 at 13:07

    Lovely mantel decor!

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  10. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity24 October 2011 at 13:43

    So lovely with all those flowers and shells.

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  11. Leah - The Inside Story24 October 2011 at 14:07

    I so enjoyed my trip thank-you!! That clam shell filled with flowers, fruit and shells, is just divine. I'd love that on my table. Leahx

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  12. Beach Coast Style24 October 2011 at 14:44

    oh my! I love the tropical feel and the candles just added the right touch! the cat was so cute! Hope you have great start to your week!

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  13. Julie@beingRUBY24 October 2011 at 17:29

    Love the hibiscus on the mantel and that gorgeous vintage mirror.. beautiful!!!

    Have a great week.. it's certainly hot today!! ciao xxx Julie

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  14. Anonymous24 October 2011 at 21:21

    Loved the hibiscus. Ta x

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  15. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)24 October 2011 at 21:28

    What a gorgeous post! Great job. Love those hibiscus and the vintage mirror. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  16. Janel from NellieBellie24 October 2011 at 23:22

    What a beautiful fireplace! What a wonderful home!

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  17. Ariadne25 October 2011 at 00:34

    I could almost smell this!Lovely!AriadnefromGreece!

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  18. Unknown25 October 2011 at 02:55

    Beautiful! Love your art work.JOANN

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  19. Tybee Dreaming25 October 2011 at 04:39

    Loved ur mantel and ur beautiful cat.

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  20. Allyson Pecilunas25 October 2011 at 05:19

    Everything looks GORGEOUS!! I just found your blog and am now your newest follower. Come by and check me out if you get a chance.

    Noplacelikehomeally.blogspot.com

    ~Allyson~

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  21. Sand and Shells25 October 2011 at 06:23

    Just awesome... beautiful tropical decor... perfect mix of flowers, fruits & shells... LOVE it!!

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  22. eleven-o-one25 October 2011 at 07:15

    beautiful! Love the cat sniffing the flower.
    Fran

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  23. Calypso In The Country25 October 2011 at 07:40

    Your mantel is so pretty! I just love all tropical decor and yours is just perfect. Love the kitty too!
    -Shelley

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  24. michele25 October 2011 at 08:26

    i'm swooning! i'm swooning! and you have spotlighted some of my favorite islandy things. pineapple!and i can smell the tropical flowers. and i adore seashells.

    gorgeous post (as always!).

    michele

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  25. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life25 October 2011 at 09:33

    Wow, this is gorgeous. I love that shell garland. What lovely tropical things. So pretty. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  26. Susan25 October 2011 at 09:40

    Oh I do love your tropical mantel! I love the colors of the hibiscus and how well they go with all the sea shells. This is so pretty!

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  27. Heaven's Walk25 October 2011 at 11:45

    You definitely have a talent for creating beautiful vignettes, Cheryl! Your mantel is just beautiful! I'm also envious that you are entering spring/summer while here in Michigan, we staring old man winter in the face. Ugh! I need to move to your beautiful country.... lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  28. Susan Freeman25 October 2011 at 14:45

    So pretty!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  29. Leo 25 October 2011 at 14:59

    Beautiful. Just lovely. The hibiscus is so pretty!

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  30. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}25 October 2011 at 15:33

    Lovely! Your mantle/shelf is amazing! Love it!

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  31. Chubby Chieque26 October 2011 at 01:55

    Graciousness! What a nice mantle/shelf you have. I feel so warm coming to your home.

    Sweden is going to be dead for a half year soonest. But visiting and see your art makes me so warm in heart.

    TY for sharing.

    Happy TTT...

    Greetings from a chilly Stockholm,
    /chie

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  32. Debbie26 October 2011 at 04:44

    Just absolutely stunning! Everything is just lovely. Can I come and live at your house? Seriously.... Stunning!

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  33. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage26 October 2011 at 13:33

    Love it! I'll have to come back looking for this post come Jan/Feb! Ha! Wonderful kitty pic!

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  34. Arabella26 October 2011 at 15:58

    What a divine tropical get-away, Cheryl! We had our first frost warning last night so these tropical images make me feel all warm & beachy.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  35. Susan @ Real Girl Designs26 October 2011 at 22:36

    Wow! What a gorgeous look! My husband is planning an Hawaii themed 50th birthday for me - this look would be perfect!

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  36. Christie27 October 2011 at 01:25

    This is my first visit to your blog via abeachcottage. Wow! Your mantel is drop dead gorgeous. I love the shells and flowers and fruit together. I am seriously impressed. Fabulous!

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  37. Scribbler27 October 2011 at 03:56

    Your mantel and photos are absolutely beautiful. I will return again and again to this blog -- lovely!

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  38. Sandy27 October 2011 at 20:16

    Lovely pink room. I'm planning on re decorating my home office with pink walls. The flowers and shells on the mantel made my day:)

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  39. Anita Diaz28 October 2011 at 07:58

    Beautiful, beautiful!! I love the colors. Everything is just beautiful!!

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  40. andrea@townandprairie28 October 2011 at 10:20

    Love your kitty. It's getting cold here! Wish we had spring back. andrea@townandprairie

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  41. At The Picket Fence28 October 2011 at 10:23

    This is just BEYOND beautiful!! It looks like something in a magazine and I feel more calm just looking at it. :-) Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeousness with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
    Vanessa

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  42. Honey at 280529 October 2011 at 09:46

    This is so beautiful . I always enjoy your posts!

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  43. Honey at 280529 October 2011 at 14:33

    I want to thank you for linking your lovely post to Potpourri Friday!

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  44. Melissah from Coastal Style30 October 2011 at 21:44

    That all looks very summery & tropical - today is bucketing today - it's hard to imagine summer is around the corner!
    x
    Melissah

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  45. very merry vintage style31 October 2011 at 13:31

    It's really pretty--love that mantel! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  46. a quiet life7 November 2011 at 13:55

    oh my how gorgeous is all this! i am catching up and loving the smattering of all your pics in one big sit :)

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