There's a Beach Party at The Shabby Chic Cottage! This is the 1st party that I have ever been to, so don't make me stand in the corner while you guys all whisper about me!! Seriously, I hope I set this up correctly! I at first thought... I don't have anything particularly beachy, not like some of the other lovely blogs out there. But, I came home and started looking around the house and I do have some beachy fun here and there.
I found something beachy on top of my cabinet in my dining room. There are seashells and driftwood that we found on the beaches of St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Tybee Island. The coral is from a Beach Shack store on Tybee. And, I got the pretty blue shell from one of my favorite stores in Franklin, Scarlett Scales Antiques.
More beachiness... starfish in front of my vintage mirror...
I have some sea urchins too ( I think that is what they are anyhow!) in a big mercury glass bowl. I bought them in Savannah GA and they always remind me of our great anniversary vacation.
And, here is where I am trying to add more beachy goodness. This is Baby Hughes' bathroom. This picture is a watercolor that we bought from a gallery in St. Maarten on our honeymoon. The beach there was so beautiful... the prettiest I have ever seen, I think. And, more starfish!
This is what we have so far... still looking for the perfect shower curtain and paint color.
Well, this was so much fun. I can't wait to go to everyone's beach party. Thanks Gina for putting this together. I can't wait to go to another party!
I love your coral and those sea urchins are gorgeous! Very pretty! I like starfish too. Thanks for sharing.
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Sandi
Love those skinny starfish? Walmart has them for $2 each. I've bought them here and Pulaski, so I know they're up there, too (cause I've scoped them out before). Look in the craft section. I actually shipped some to a friend in California, because they are cheaper here than there.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined me -- and honored that my party could be your first! You have such lovely beachy displays -- love them!
Hello my friend! Love all the sweet beachy-ness in your home! I especially like the way you hung the starfish on your vintage mirror! So fabulous. You say you want to go to another party? Join me for an Heirloom Party on Sept 18th!
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Marie
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LOVE all the mercury glass...
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Love all of your pretty beachy vignettes! Every picture looks like it could be out of a magazine. Well done! :)
ReplyDeleteSweet pics...love the teal wall!! Those round shells look so pretty against the mercury glass!!
ReplyDeleteOH, my heart goes pitty pat at those urchins! I always try to bring some back from my trips to the beach, but they are so fragile they never last long in my house! *pout*! Your displays are just my style...elegant but a little eclectic too; thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I joined the fun at this Beach Party!
ReplyDeleteYou do have quite a lot of wonderful beach items. My hubby and I live in Coastal Georgia and Tybee is the beach that we get to, since it is so close. I had to split my Beach Party in 2 posts...cuz I'm afraid I had too many photos to share!...so in Part 2, which I will post tomorrow, I will be sharing some Tybee Island Beach photos. Hope you get a chance to stop by one or both of my beach parties.
And Franklin...as in Franklin, Tennessee? We also lived in TN...we are military related...
I love the little sea urchins! They look like candy :o)
And what an adorable decor for your baby's bathroom...
Blessings & Aloha!
That looks awesome. I love the nice display, and what an amazing collection of beach stuff. Great job! Thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteI love the starfish in the wooden box. They look great! I've just recently started joining parties too. They're soooo much fun. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that watercolor in the white frame and the starfish in the box. Looks so fresh!
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Love your little displays. I really love those spiky starfish I think they look just great.
ReplyDeleteOh, all sooo lovely.
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Barbara jean
WIsh I c ould come. I live on an island and have all sorts of beachy things. You have some really wonderful items in your home. I love the mercury glass bowl.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous job! Love everything.
ReplyDeleteThose sea urchins kind of look like little cakes. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very pretty collection of beach items, and well displayed.
ReplyDeleteYou've got some wonderful beachy memories, and so artfully displayed too.
ReplyDeleteIt just hit me that you were taking about Franklin, TN. Great place!
ReplyDeleteGreat displays, your mercury glass is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOoooh!!! I love, love, love your beachiness. I love the hanging starfish & the urchins in the mercury glass bowl. Heck, I love everything!!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the pink sea urchins - so lovely! Beautiful pix...I am inspired!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun all this partying !
ReplyDeleteTybee showed up in several post today.
Hope ya'll get to come back soon. Everything looks so pretty. hugs, Cherry
I'm so jealous of your sea urchins! They would look fabulous in my vintage Hawaiian themed bathroom!
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a little late, but I wanted to stop in and say thanks for checking out my blog. I love the party photos you have listed. And great score on those vintage faucets.
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