July 19, 2010

Shell Love

They Always Make Me Smile

002Hi Everyone….do you like/love shells? I do. They are everywhere in the beautiful state I live in….Florida. I have shells out in almost every room in the summer and place them in cabinets year round. They seem to ‘fit in’ with the Cottage Lifestyle so well.

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I do hope you are enjoying your summer. It is very warm here and I must admit I am not a summer person…so I am struggling a bit. Air conditioning is a beautiful thing! :-)

Have a joy-filled day!

Barb

21 comments:

Brenda@Cozy Little House said...

Oh yes, what would we do without air conditioning? I love your shells. Wish I lived close enough to gather some off a beach.
Brenda

Theresa said...

I love seashells too! Have a blessed day my friend, stay cool! It is really hot here and humid! HUGS!

Blondie's Journal said...

If you live near the water, you need to have shells!! I love starfish. And yours look so pretty in pink!

xoxo
Jane

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

How funny Barb! I was playing with my shells today! You know how it is...I needed to shake things up a bit! Your shells are beautiful!

Enjoy!
Cathy

Rebecca said...

I love anything BEACHY! Being a Cali girl we lived at the ocean. I miss it more than I can say.

xoRebecca

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Oh, I LOVE shells! When we get back I have several projects I want to work on! Of course I will need MORE shells! heehee! And now I see....I need some sand! Love your beautiful ideas for displaying shells! ♥

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

I love the beach and I collect shells. I have some rooms that are beach themed. We've had a nice cool down here this evening and I was able to enjoy some time on the patio. Air conditioning is a blessing.

Joanne said...

Beautiful shells.
Thank goodness for air-conditioning too!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

I can handle Summer better than the bitter cold Winter as long as my A/C is working. :-D. I can cool down faster than warm up. Like your background music!
Enjoy your week!

Judy@cutest-little-things said...

I was just posting about collecting shells in my latest post listing the Joys of Summer! Love collecting beach treasures! I still have the shells I collected on my honeymoon :)

I hope you're having a joyous summer so far!

Judy@cutest-little-things
http://www.cutest-little-things.blogspot.com

Terri said...

I am in love with shells! I usually have them in my bathroom but in the summer they get to come out and play in my living room!

Just a little something from Judy said...

I needed some "beauty" this early morning and I knew exactly where to come. Thanks for the help. The shells do add so much to the decor, and make me feel like one brings the beach indoors. My mother has a place in the same state as you and she incorportates them into the decor too. I love to see that look.

As for you not being a summer person...me neither. I thank God every single day for air conditioning. Really, I do. Many of my friends are summer people so it is fun to find those who are not. Beautiful post again!

A Hopeful Heart said...

I agree about air conditioning. I couldn't live without it. That said, though, I am NOT a winter person at all, and since winter seemed to last for 8 months (October through May), I am loving the warmth...but when I get too uncomfortable, I just go inside and enjoy the AC.

I, too, love shells. When we moved from Florida, we brought a big box of shells with us. Right now, that is as close to the beach as we are getting. And all of us are going into beach withdrawals.

Blessings on your day,
Patti

Gina said...

Your shells are beautiful Barb; I love them too. It's been so hot and humid here too.

Sue (Someone's Mom) said...

I also have shells everywhere...in my home in Illinois. They remind me of the places I love the most!

Darlene said...

I love your beautiful shells! I think when you live in a "beach" area...that is the PERFECT decoration!!! We haven't even been swimming in our pool until later in the evening because it is SOOOOOO HOT!!! I absolutely LOVE my air conditioning!!!!♥

Ms. Bake-it said...

I love shells and have decorated with them for years. They are probably in every room of my house as well as in my yard. I love summer, but I will certainly be happy when my air conditioner is working again! Supposedly they will have all the work done next week.

~ Tracy

Jeannette said...

Hi Barb! Yes yes I LOVE LOVE SHELLS! I am trying to be careful not to over do the shell thing though! being I'm not anywhere near the beach!lol I am not a summer person either (I really prefer the beach in fall/winter months too) I cannot wait for FALLL!! Have a nice week and try to stay cool! Hugs - Sincerely, Jeannette

someplace in thyme said...

Oh Barb, your shells are just beautiful. I too have collected shells from our travels and have many, but I keep mine in large glass containers. I sure love what you have done with some of yours. That is so soft and pretty with the sand and some crystals. I adore your blog. Have a wonderful time in the air conditioning, I live in the desert, so you know mine is on! HA. Be safe, Char

cindyb said...

Love your shells Barb. I collected a bunch on the North Carolina coast and have them in a basket next to my laptop!

Creative Carmelina said...

Hi Barb!
what a lovely collection...natures gift! so intricate and interesting to look at!

hope you're coping with the sweltering summer heat! take care...

ciao bella
creative carmelina