Wednesday, 3 April 2013

drift away






Drifting away with all natural coastal colours and textures today..

I love cowrie shells. They remind me of the shell decorated baskets of the Pacific Islands. Apparently cowrie shells have been used as money, jewellery and religious accessories in many parts of the world and symbolise prosperity, fertility and longevity. 

 Inspired by the shell design on one of my baskets I decorated these IKEA storage baskets I use for jewellery.






I sewed the shells onto the larger basket, until I realised it was much easier and quicker to glue them on.


See you later
:)
Cheryl
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22 comments:

  1. Scandi Coast Home3 April 2013 at 08:13

    I would have found the hardest way to do it too ;O)
    It all looks so beautiful......
    Tania xx

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  2. bec3 April 2013 at 08:14

    so beautiful..will you be selling them in your store?
    Bec x

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  3. paisleysummer3 April 2013 at 08:24

    They look gorgeous. I love the little ship in a bottle! x

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    1. beachcomber3 April 2013 at 08:27

      thanks penny. the ship in the bottle was made by my partner's cousin in the UK. x

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  4. Desire Empire3 April 2013 at 08:25

    Fantastic idea. Love how you have prettied up the baskets.
    Carolyn

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  5. Suz3 April 2013 at 08:40

    I saw the anchor bracelet for sale. I like it alot. I like it with the St. Christopher charm as well. I can't make up my mind. BTW I really like the baskets.

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  6. Art and Sand3 April 2013 at 13:46

    I love the anchor bracelet.

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  7. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse3 April 2013 at 15:16

    Those baskets are now whispering "holidays" to my ear... and I'm ssupposed to go to work in an hour!

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  8. Unknown3 April 2013 at 15:30

    Beautiful

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  9. Vicky3 April 2013 at 16:35

    Great idea, it's lovely!

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  10. Sherry at The Rusty Pearl4 April 2013 at 07:11

    OMGosh .. Loved the baskets.. YOU did an ahhhhhhhh-mazing job on those ... Love love

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  11. Unknown4 April 2013 at 11:46

    These are lovely - I love cowrie shells too!

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  12. Kaybe4 April 2013 at 12:03

    Cowries are a favorite of mine too. There are so many different varieties. Because they are so shiny they look pretty wherever you put them. As always your photos are just beautiful. You have such an eye for a great shot.

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  13. Down by the sea5 April 2013 at 04:36

    Your baskets are lovely we don't get shells like that over here!
    Sarah x

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  14. Danielle8 April 2013 at 09:47

    Beautiful, Cheryl. I just found out it is going to be 80 degrees here by the sea on Tuesday. Roll on summer!

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