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Monday 2 April 2012

shabby coastal

hi everyone..how was your weekend?


gorgeous weather here feels like spring. daylight savings finishing and gaining an extra hour was nice on a lazy sunday. 
we saw a great movie this weekend i recommend to all...
"the best exotic marigold hotel". loved everything about it and i think you will too, if you haven't seen it already.


this is the look i'm liking at the moment. white on white with a touch of aqua and faded roses.
a white sheet thrown over a sofa that needs recovering works well and a shabby old bench i found and gave a quick coat of paint becomes a coffee table.











& bella making herself at home.

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37 comments:

  1. Scandi Coast Home Australia2 April 2012 at 07:07

    I love everything about this......
    I have a bench that's almost identical to yours. Where do I get that throw??? The colour is magic!
    TM xx

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  2. beachcomber2 April 2012 at 07:11

    hi TM, thanks! have had the throw for years. can't remember where it's from maybe freedom. liking the colour against the white. x

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  3. Unknown2 April 2012 at 07:22

    It looks beautiful! I love all those colours too :) xo K

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  4. Anonymous2 April 2012 at 07:22

    Your room looks really lovely and that bench is awesome!
    Have a good day.
    Cas x

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  5. Desire Empire2 April 2012 at 07:46

    Pretty pretties
    Have a great wee
    Caolyn xx

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  6. SUNDAY COLLECTOR2 April 2012 at 08:58

    That is all so beautiful! I especially love the driftwood sail boat - so simple but gorgeous!

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  7. Scrappy Grams2 April 2012 at 09:51

    simply love all your ideas :)
    You use my favorite color, blue is so calming and serene. It soothes my soul.

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  8. michele2 April 2012 at 10:51

    ahhhhhhh. these images just made my day. the purity and simplicity that spring from a happy home!

    come visit anytime--great giveaway right here: http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-giveaway.html

    smiles.

    michele

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  9. Ann2 April 2012 at 13:10

    Those are lovely and inspiring images.

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  10. SOMMERWHITE2 April 2012 at 13:21

    Looks amazing !! My favourite colours :)

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  11. Elna2 April 2012 at 15:58

    It's beautiful and with a cat in the sofa it's perfect *smile*.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  12. Norma Bennett2 April 2012 at 16:39

    Looks so fresh and pretty.

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  13. Karena2 April 2012 at 23:53

    I love all of your aqua touches, the bottles are lovely!

    I hope you will Come and enter my amazing Cross Bottle Guy Giveaway!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  14. Bubble My Licorice3 April 2012 at 06:14

    So beautiful! I really love these..

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  15. Anonymous3 April 2012 at 10:34

    how utterly beautiful. right down to the striped pillow. i picked up a wide pink stripe fabric when out today...thought it would make the most summery pillows, and now here are yours in blue! i love them all. thank you for sharing these.
    ann

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  16. chateau chic3 April 2012 at 10:41

    So cool, calm, and pretty! It doesn't get better than those pops of aqua and pink against the white.
    Mary Alice

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  17. Olive3 April 2012 at 11:19

    The aqua and white is splendid.

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  18. Eileen. @ cottage beach house3 April 2012 at 11:42

    Gorgeous photos, and my favorites whites, and blue,, and Bella is a beauty!

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  19. Tania Pelletier3 April 2012 at 12:35

    Very beautiful! I really love the burlap pillow and the drift wood sailboat! :)

    Tania

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  20. Art and Sand3 April 2012 at 15:08

    The entire look is beautiful!

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  21. Kellie Collis3 April 2012 at 17:07

    What a gorgeous space! Love how refreshing it looks. Have a delightful day, Kellie xx

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  22. Shabby Beach Nest3 April 2012 at 18:04

    How do I love thee? Let me count the ways!! First there's that amazing double-decker mantle (what a great way to add more space!); then there's that driftwood sailboat that's to die for; throw in the paddle, the pillows, the turquoise accents, and the pale roses and oh!! Bring me my fainting couch (or perhaps I could use yours? It looks so comfy!!) ^_^ Thank you for this lovely inspiration!!

    ~Nicole @ www.shabbybeachnest.com

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  23. Maria Elena4 April 2012 at 05:11

    I love it all! So pretty!

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  24. Laura4 April 2012 at 05:29

    Such a soft and pretty look cheryl, and roses are perfect always!! hope youre having a lovely week! best wishes, laura xx

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  25. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life4 April 2012 at 08:34

    The colors are so soft and pretty. Love the touches of turquoise. Beautiful vignettes. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  26. Unknown4 April 2012 at 08:59

    Very pretty! I am a fan of white and aqua makes my heart sing! Love the little pink roses too. We throw a sheet over our white slipcovered couch in our family room to keep some of our chocolate Lab's hair off it. Sheets wash so easily too.

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  27. All Things Chic 24 April 2012 at 11:33

    I just love the little hints of the soft pink & blue next to the white back drop!!!Great job...
    I invite you to visit me too!!!
    Happy Holy Week!!!
    Blessings Lori

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  28. Vickie @ Ranger 9114 April 2012 at 12:23

    Your room is so bright and airy like a breath of fresh air! Visiting from Knick of Time.

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  29. Ivy and Elephants4 April 2012 at 12:45

    Now this is truly coastal elegance. Love it! Thank you for this wonderful post! I would love it if you would share this at our What’s It Wednesday blog party. Hope to see you there.

    Paula
    ivyandelephants.blogspot.com

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  30. SsSsS5 April 2012 at 08:40

    Beautiful!! :)

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  31. Sherrie6 April 2012 at 15:17

    What a beautiful room! I love the combination of aqua and pink!

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  32. Stephanie7 April 2012 at 23:06

    I feel like I just walked into summer and can feel the cool ocean breezes. Your room is so fresh and crisp and beautifully done.

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  33. Heaven's Walk8 April 2012 at 10:49

    I could almost hear the rolling of the ocean waves while I was drooling all over your photos, Cheryl! lol! What a simply beautiful vignette you created. I truly believe that simple is always better! LUV it!

    xoxo laurie

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  34. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style9 April 2012 at 10:23

    This makes me want to go to the beach and Bella looks very comfy. Thanks for joining Wow.

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  35. tonje boganes12 April 2012 at 05:24

    Deilige bilder å hvile øynene på. Og nydelig fargesammensetting!

    Ønsker deg en fin kveld
    Klem Tonje

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  36. The Charm of Home13 April 2012 at 02:15

    Gorgeous! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  37. Shabby chic Sandy25 April 2012 at 16:28

    Love the colors--everything looks so calming and beautiful!

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