I decided at the last minute to join the Beach Party, hosted by Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage. I apologize about the less than fantastic photo quality, these were taken tonight and it's overcast outside.
The only thing beach-y I have is in my bathroom. We picked up this little boat at a local store called the Scrounge Around shop. I highly doubt it's even remotely old, but we liked it. And while I still like it, I'm not sure I want it in here anymore. I have my Syroco birds in here, as well as the little cast iron bird bath I found, so I'm not sure I want this to stay. And I'm thinking about updating it. Not sure. What do you think? I have a similar birdhouse with a chicken wire door that I thought about putting in here instead. Thoughts? Opinions?
This coral belonged to my parents... not sure where they got it, but it's real. The candle came from Pier One several years ago.
I think I bought this starfish, and the shell came from the in-laws' collection.
I bought the little dolphin on a field trip to St. Augustine when I was in the 4th grade. It's made of sand. And the sea biscuit I believe came from a vacation to the Keys in 5th grade.
I swear that it's not as dusty as it looks!! And check out that hideous orange/pink/brown tile! I cannot wait to update this bathroom! Can you see the gold flakes on the formica counter?!
33 comments:
Hi Wendy,
Love your boat shelf and the coral. It is really beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Sandi
Your coral and starfish are really beautiful! Coral is one of my all time favorite things.
Thanks for joining me today!
You've inspired me to join, too...your pics weren't half-bad, actually, and your pieces are darling. Love.
I think it's so cool that you still have a couple of treasures from grade school and that you have pieces of your family's collections. The boat is a great place to display them!
What a cute display case for your beachy treasures.
Hello Wendy - what a sweet beachy collection you have! Love the sea biscuit! Thank you for sharing.
Blessings,
Marie
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What a cute and unique little shelf. It is perfect for displaying your beachy items and it looks so cute on your counter. :)
I can relate to being anxious to update your bathroom because my bathroom use to have the same type of tile and countertop.
Love seeing your beach finds!
...especially the ones from when you were little! and the ones that belonged to your family!
I love that they are in your bathroom...so dont know about changing the theme... do you have another bathroom perhaps or a separate washroom to still have the beach theme around?
Blessings & Aloha!
This is so cute! That rope draped over the piece gave me a great idea for a lamp too :D
I think a bird house would look great especially since you have some birds in there already. But, I do hope you will have a nice place to put the cute boat and it's lovely shell collection.
Rhonda
What a cute piece...love that you have beachy things on the shelves. The coral is really pretty! :-) Susan
P.S. Your pics are great! :-)
Hi Wendy! It's nice to meet you and thank you for popping in to see me. I like your little boat shelf! Great to know you've kept your olden things!
Be a sweetie and I hope you'll come back again for a visit!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I love beachy bathrooms. I really miss Florida. Love your coral, starfish and sea biscuit especially. You inspired me to join the party, thanks!
Great job! I love the display.
I love it that you have your beach treasures in one spot. Great little boat shelf!
Debra
The coral is just beautiful and I really like the little boat. But a chance is always good, so go for the update of your bathroom and I am sure one day you will find the perfect new home for your boat (I think it could make a nice shelpunit outside too).
Cute, beachy touch! We had a boat like that when we were first married, I'm trying to remember where we kept it.....I think in our bedroom but I'm not positive. I sold it at a yard sale a few years ago and the man who bought it seemed really excited! I wonder what he did with his new boat.
~Michelle
Thanks for sharing a piece of you. Love the coral. It tugs at my heart that you have held on to pieces of the past! Truly heart warming.
You have a pretty collection, and the boat is a great way to display it.
Love the nautical accent!
I love that boat!
Love the little boat & the shells. I've been to Florida one time & went to St Augustine. Never been to the keys but I would love to go. Thanks for sharing your beachy decor.
That boat shelf is so cute! I've been looking for some coral at the thrift store (I figured maybe someone would get tired of the the whole shells etc thing) but no luck. Love yours!
Manuela
Thanks for stopping by! I love the little boat and obviously all the objects it holds have special meaning since you have a little memory of each. Maybe hanging on the wall? Then you could still display your birdbath?
I hear ya on the tile work in your bathroom. Believe it or not the tile in mine is baby blue and baby pink! I know, who would pick those colors?
Love that you saved all your fun trip items that mean so much for you. Cute little boat shelf. Thanks for sharing with me.
Joyce
Wendy, love how you remember where all the shells came from and the little dolphin, how sweet. Great boat shelf. Marla
I could sit & look at pretty shell arrangements all day. Most of mine have memories associated with them as well.
Happy Day :-)
~Julia
I can't see the gold flakes in the formica, but I love that sea biscuit. Cute arrangement with all the shells. :) Thanks for the visit!
Hey Wendy!
I always love seeing your happy chicken in my blog comments!!! Thanks for coming by often and for adding your fun blog to the roll!!!
So pretty. Well done!
I love your coral and starfish! They are so beautiful!
Too cute Wendy. I had planned on joining this blog but the day got away from me. Love the coral!!
Hugs
Hi Wendy, it is so nice to meet you. I love all your boat shelf and the coral is so rich looking. I'll share this post with my daughter. She loves "anything" related to the beach. Thanks for stopping in to say hello... you are welcome any time.
hugs ~lynne~
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