It dawned on me a few weeks ago that although I have
lived next to the sea for most of my adult life,
I have never incorporated much of the seascape
into my decor – other than a shell or two.
I’m not talking about cutesy signs of flip-flops and
brightly hued colors, but soft tones of the ocean and sand
with touches of vintage appeal.
This inspiration picture from Pinterest in the perfect example.
I love the simplicity of the collection of driftwood in
a vintage wire basket.
I decided to make a change, right at the front door.
I needed to re-do metal wall basket which I had decorated
for Spring. It was filled with lots of Spring-colored
blooms.
So I grabbed a few silk blooms of blue and white hydrangea,
burlap ribbon and some grapevine.
But first, I hot glued a few small shells onto some
wooden skewers. These are shells I collected
during a visit years ago to Sanibel Isalnd.
Just a few shells tucked here and there…
a mini starfish…
…a small sand dollar.
…a scotch bonnet or two.
(I also added a tiny starfish to the ribbon)
…a few bright, white clam shells.
And I went from Soft Spring… (Before)
to
“Hello Summer!”
I am also trying to convince The Hubbs
that the red door needs to be painted blue.
He thinks a blue door with a red brick home won’t look
good. I think he is absolutely WRONG!
Can’t you just imagine a soft blue tone juxtaposed
with the red brick and white trim?
I also wove in some grapevine.
I love the mixture of grapevine and shells.
I used a strip of my leftover burlap ribbon to hang the basket.
Shells, grapevine, hydrangeas and burlap in a chippy white
metal basket.
Almost…. perfect!
Thanks for letting me share this
Sea-Inspired Door Arrangement.
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What a great idea to add the sea shells, It just adds to the floral arrangement. It looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
View CommentLovely, Barb! Love the addition of the sea shells! Happy Mother’s Day!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentThe blue flowers look great on the red door! Love the door display and agree with your husband that the red door is better than blue. Sorry!
View CommentOMGOS-It looks amazing. I love it and it reminds me of sun-kissed ocean days! Perfect–Love the red door!!! xo Diana
View CommentLooks beautiful Barb. I hate to tell you but I love your red door.
View CommentOf course red is my favorite color.
Sandy
Im new to your blog but just thought I would tell you I love all the changes you have made so far and I think the door would look pretty in a robins egg blueish color and would blend in pretty with your new look (;
View CommentIm new to your blog but I thought I would tell you I love your new look and I think a robins egg bluish color door would look pretty with your new style (:
View CommentSorry I didnt think my first comment posted (;
View CommentLove the new door arrangement!!…..I love swirling grapevine twigs throughout too for that added texture.
and…I think your door painted blue would be perfect!…You know how guys are…they hesitate with anything new…and then when it actually is done, they say, “oh yeah, it does look good”…so go forth and paint! You have great judgment…
View CommentI love shells and have a VERY large collection. The basket looks so pretty with the blues and shells. XO, Pinky
View CommentWhat a pretty arrangement. Your changes are lovely.
View CommentJust a lovely post. Love the pictures.
Cynthia
View CommentIt looks beautiful Barb. Wonderful change. Love the shells.
View CommentSo pretty. And, yes, a blue door would look great.
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View CommentBarb, hello summer is so right. Love the new look! I am a bit envious that you live by a beach. Something that I have only dreamed of. I had a red door at my Highland home. I so want my new door a color, but it is gorgeous wood and hubby would die. I do like your red door, but I think a soft blue would be awfully pretty too. My neighbor just painted hers a turquoise color. It’s pretty darn cute. Thanks so much for sharing with Share Your Cup!
View CommentHugs,
Jann
Calling by as another participant in Share Your Cup Thursday, a very pretty welcome to your home.
View CommentI love your new wreath. I also love Sanibel Island FL. My favorite place on the planet!!
View CommentBarb, I love your sea inspired arrangement. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this at the Open House party.
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