Seashells – I adore them! I can’t resist the urge to overload my coffee table with them. No holding back for me. When it comes to seashells, I’m “All In”!
Again this year, we (my imaginary housekeeper) and gathered them together for a Shell Convention!
A large silver clam shell was filled with beautiful, colorful shells.
More collected shells went into a large apothecary jar.
Starfish went into another.
Using a bargain silver tray (about $2 a year or so ago), a vintage crochet piece was layered along with a stack of blue books to contrast with the white coral collected long ago.
Isn’t it delicate?
A coconut picked up by the sweetest little boy many years ago brings back sweet memories. When plucked from under the palm it was green. Gradually it turned brown and was treated to a coat of poly.
You might have noticed the bottom book title is named “Overboard”. Published in 1977, it is a blue water tale of a couple who begin an adventure that becomes terrifying when the husband awakes to find his wife missing.
Add a flicker of candlelight for a bit of nighttime ambiance.
But something is missing…the beach.
Until next time, Honey
But something is missing…the beach.
Until next time, Honey
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HONEY!!! I was just thinking about you. Must have missed your post this morning. Welcome back. Love the shells.
ReplyDeleteYou're BACK! Yay!! Hope you are feeling all rested!! Love the shells...you can never have too many!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Lorraine
I love seashells too. I wished I lived their the sea so I could have more.
ReplyDeleteGreat assortment and great display of sea shells! Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collection of seaside treasures and a lovely vignette. xo
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back posting! :) Love your shells! And the large silver clam is a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of sea shells. I love them. I wish I lived closer to the sea so I could collect more. I do have quite a few, but can always use more.
ReplyDeleteHoney I'm so glad to see you back..Love the "Shell Game" you have going on..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
ReplyDeleteLovely shells! So pretty. Thanks for sharing and welcome back. Susan
ReplyDeleteI love the arrangement you made with the shells! So happy your back!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vignette Honey!! Love the silver pieces! So glad your back, I missed all your pretty posts!
ReplyDeleteWell, of course, I am in love with this post. I am a seashell addict myself. Your corals make me drool. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi Honey, so glad you're back! love the seashells!
ReplyDeleteHoney, I like coastal style so of course I love your seashells! The coral is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I love your pretty shell collection.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
What a lovely collections of shells. I can't resist bringing home a handful from every trip to the beach. There are shells on the paths, under the trees and on many surfaces around our house!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see you back! Your shells are beautiful! Will join you this Friday!
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Dear Honey
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! You missed us. I wish you are always well and beautifies our days with your wonderful posts.
Have a nice day
Olympia
Welcome back Honey! I hope your break was a healing one and that you're feeling good.
ReplyDeleteYour shells are so pretty! I love shells. We just relocated to Florida so I'm looking forward to hunting some down:)
We're going out of town tomorrow night so I won't be able to participate in this weeks Potpourri party but definitely will next week!
I have a large collection also that I put in my bathroom every summer. A few years ago I started labeling my shells so I could remember where they came from! Last winter I went to Sanibel - "shells galore"! My thought is this: If you can't live close to the sea, bring it close to you!
ReplyDeleteSaw your post on "Wow Us Wednesdays"... Love your shells. I'm a little on shell overload as well. We have just bought a beach home and everywhere I've shopped for the past two month I've picked up bags of shells. Since I'm not a beachcomber (crazy, right??) I do my beachcombing at Pier 1, Hobby Lobby and Pottery Barn!
ReplyDeleteLove your post... and glad you're back from your "blog break". Me too.
Karen
Ladybug Creek
We got a bunch of shells this winter on a little trip to FL...I have been wondering how to display them. I love yours all together there...looks great! Welcome back...you were missed!! Laurel
ReplyDeleteHoney! I was just thinking about you yesterday and had decided I was going to send you an email to see how you are doing. I was SO happy to see your post over at Kim's Savvy Southern Style. I love your shell collection...so pretty and summer-y.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back,Honey! I was just thinking about you the other day and here you are:)Good to see you back and I hope you your break was good:) You have an amazing collection of sea shells and I love the pretty vignettes you create with them.They look gorgeous especially in candlelight:)Thanks for coming back to us:)Have a nice day!~Poppy
ReplyDeleteHoney, it is so good to see you back posting. I hope your break has given you new energy. The sea shells are beautiful. Love the idea of filling a clam shell with more shells. See you Friday.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Back!that is a beautiful shell collection.
ReplyDeleteI love the white coral and want a piece of it
ReplyDeletejust this summer I am crazy about shells I have a few my grandparents brought back from Florida
then I am picking a few shells up at yard sales
I love the white coral! Collecting shells is such a great idea, we are off to the beach tomorrow (so much packing still to do for our family of 5), so maybe I'll try to leave room for a few shells:)
ReplyDeleteJessica
stayathomeista.com
I love shells and your collection is wonderful~ I'll try to join in the party this Friday! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteSo glad to see that you're back and feeling refreshed! Thanks so much for stopping by Match Made on Hudson :)
ReplyDeleteCharlie @ Match Made On Hudson
Beautiful!! And now I want to read that book!
ReplyDeleteLou Cinda ;)
So glad you are back! And love all of you wonderful shells!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back my dear! These shells are just fabulous and I love what you did with them all.
ReplyDeletePaula
Welcome back Honey! I had to update my blog roll and put you back on there. I have cut back on my linking up parties during the summer because my boys are home and it is too hard for me to make a lot of visits like during the school year. I will see what I can do and if I am on at the right time. Your seashells are gorgeous. Glad you are back.
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous collection of shells, Honey. Welcome back!...Christine
ReplyDeleteHi Honey,
ReplyDeleteI adore your seashell collection!!!
Dee
It's quite a collection and arranged so beautifully. I was intrigued by the coconut coated with polyurethane. Never thought of that. We have them all over around here. It does look pretty all shiny and adds to the sea themed collection.
ReplyDeleteLiz
I'm with you - it's all about the shells! Love your giant clam - if I could find one of those, I'd be over the moon! Hope you and your imaginary housekeeper enjoy your time at "the beach"!
ReplyDeleteKelly
Hi from a first time visitor! I love seashells and I have to say your collection is absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteHoney, I'm so glad to see you're back! You've been missed. LOVE your seashell collection. I don't thinks there are ever too many seashells. I keep some of mine out all year. LOVE them! Happy Summer...stay cool.
ReplyDeleteBabs
Welcome back!!! You have been missed! I, too, adore shells and have a huge collection, BUT they are ALL PACKED:(:( I want to PLAY, and decorate, and make vignettes. I am in decorating PURGATORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love YOUR vignette. XO, Pinky
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