8/25/09

Beach Party at my place!

It's time to party!
Let's get all beachy, shall we?

Remember all those shells I found at the flea market this week? I layered three of the largest, prettiest ones into a vase (also found this weekend). I dug out all the pretty white coral and placed it into a bowl I already had. Beachy vibe without the big bucks!

Then I took the rest of the shells and stacked them into a shallow metal basket and perched my feathered friend on top.

My patchwork sign has had a couple of homes since I made it a few months back. It currently resides on my china cabinet, accompanied by some starfish in a tin tray and a puffy starfish sent to me by my friend Marie.

My sweet friend also sent me this seashell ball. I love her!

Beachy art keeps creeping into my home, and this is another painting of mine, done for my girls beachy bathroom.

Although we live a long way from the beach, I still love that sandy vibe!

Now it's your turn!

Please use your PERMALINK (found by clicking on the title of your post and then copying that link into MckLinky). Also be sure to link back to here so everyone can get beachy with it. After posting, make sure to check your link so that it goes directly to your party post. If you come back later and your link was deleted, try again. If you have any questions feel free to email me or leave a question in the comments.
Please make sure to visit & comment so everyone has fun! We all love comments!

Oh, before I forget! I'm going to send someone a batch of my seashells scored at the flea market this weekend. If you'd like a chance to win, leave a comment.
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52 comments:

  1. Love all your shells! That ball is just gorgeous. And that art you made is great!!

    You would think I would have more around the house, living in Florida and all...

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  2. Hi Gina,
    Love all your shells; especially the ball! Thanks for hosting the party, it should be lots of fun!

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. I love shells, so of course, I want to enter.

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  4. I would dearly love a chance to win your seashells...thank you for the fabulous party, too!

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  5. Hello Gina - thank you so much for hosting such a FUN beach party! I'm lovin' all your shells. Of course I'm partial to the seashell ball and puffy sand dollar, but I also love how you've painted some of them! Great idea, and I'm going to steal it and paint some of mine! I really like all your shells displayed in the jars and that wire basket. Oh, and you did a fabulous job on the starfish artwork! How neat! I'm off to visit the other party goers!

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  6. Hi Gina...

    Hmmm...I really do hear the Beach Boys just a playin' and a singin' for your fabulous fun-filled Beach Party!!! Hehe! Thank you so much for hosting this..I'm ready to P-A-R-T-Y!

    Well my friend, I just love all of your pretty shells and how you've displayed them! Love the big, colorful shells that you stacked in the glass container...so pretty! Oooh..and that shell ball...love that!!! All of your beachy vignettes are gorgeous! Did you paint your beach signs? I think I read that right! They're are so pretty!!! Girl, I have my flip-flops and sun shades...I'm ready for the waves!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari
    PS...Oooh, I hope that I win the shells!!!

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  7. I'd love your shells...count me in!

    blessings,
    Sarah

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  8. Love all of your beachy touches! You would think since I live in Florida I'd be overdosed on all things beachy but I truly love the look.

    I can't tell you how much I have been looking forward to this party but I didn't think I was going to make it! Just my luck, we had a really bad thunderstorm earlier that knocked out our internet for awhile. Even now, it's fading in and out. :o I'm off to visit as many others as I can in case the connection goes out again. Thanks for hosting! :)

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  9. Happy Beach Party!! You did such pretty things with your flea market shells. Thanks for hosting.
    Rhonda

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  10. Yay! Love that the Beach Parties have begun! What a wonderful, wonderful idea! I love all your beach inspired decor!

    I'm glad that I was able to over-ride the automatic post...or else I'd be way behind in all the fun!

    Maybe, cuz I'm new, but it seems like I want to show you everything at one sitting!!! But for the sake of everyone's sanity...I cut my party in 2! Believe me, you would have been worn out or had some major sunburns if ya had to get through all my beach photo "vignettes"!

    This is so much fun!

    Blessings & aloha!

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  11. Hi Gina,
    So glad you are having this great Beach Party today! I just love all your beachy vignettes! I can tell you aren't ready to say goodbye to summer and neither am I!!! :-) I especially love the darling sign you made...the colors are sooo soft...love it! Happy Beach Party Day!
    Susan

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  12. Thanks for hosting such a fun party at the end of summer. I love beachy accents, but obviously don't have enough. I might just have to find more. Love your shell ball.

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  13. I love your shells! and your shell ball, and your starfish painting...Love it all! Thanks for putting this all together! This is my 1st party! OS much fun!

    Smiles and beachy dreaming!
    Michelle

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  14. I have not beachy things laying around. Exept some sand in my shoes from the last time we played on the beach.
    I guess have it in our backyard, we don't need to take it inside? I don't know...

    I'd love to get the seashell thought, as there will be no beach in our backyard when we move next week!

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  15. Gina, I love both of your beachy signs. The soft colors are so pretty and they do remind me of the beach. Thanks for hosting the Beach Party. laurie

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  16. Hi Gina...I so wish I had something, anything, beachy so I could join in, but I'm going to enjoy seeing every one elses's beachy finds! Love the sign you made, and all the wonderful seashells...really pretty and so refreshing!

    Have a beachy day!

    Mary

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  17. Your artwork is awesome and I love your shell displays. Thanks for hosting another great party!
    Debra

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  18. Thanks for the great party Gina.

    Please enter me in the drawing.
    You know i am always up to win something. =0))

    Love how you took every day things and made them into cute displays.

    blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  19. My favorite is the patchwork sign...a Beach party what a great idea!

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  20. hi Gina,
    For a minute there I thought I was looking at some of MY shells!! We have the same thoughts when it comes to beachy design with stuff found for free on the beach, or for almost free at a flea market. Nice job creating a beachy feel in your home, no need for a coast nearby!
    XO
    Heidi
    heidi-heartandhome.blogspot.com

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  21. I love all your ideas and plan on stealing them *borrowing* them. I would love some more shells to add to my collection and my home!

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  22. Surfin, surfin, wind surfin! He there, I have my Margerita in one hand and my mouse in the other, ready for some partying!
    Love all your stuff, still extremely jaleous of your shell ball :-)(I guess you are not entering that one in the giveaway ;-) )
    Thanks for the invite, it is great partying with you.

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  23. I love what yu have done with all your shells! Especially the bird and the shells, how cute!! Please put me in your drawing =).

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  24. Thanks for hosting this fun party! I love showing off my beachy decor!

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  25. I will be joining soon. Within the week. It's for my 100th Post party.:). A month celebration before my birthday.

    Great post and blog! loving it.
    See you around.
    Regina

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  26. Shells never go out of style! I remember filling a clear base lamp with finds from the Gulf of Mexico in the 70s. Even had a teacart displaying shell from purchases made over the years. One of my favorite things at my parent's home is their powder room - the counter displays Mom's corral collection. Great post!

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  27. I'm joining in with a re-post on shells. Thanks for hosting & nice displays!

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  28. All those shells are so pretty, don't you just love that shell orb!! I really need to find one. They're beautiful :)

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  29. It's amazing how just a lovely vase or dish of sea shells can make you feel summery. Thanks for hoting The Beach Day. So many lovely photos to look at.

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  30. Love your patchwork sign and painting. Glad I could join your party!

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  31. What a fun party! I love, love, love the patchwork ocean sign. So pretty!!

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  32. Pretty vignettes - you did a great job of displaying your shells. Thanks for hosting another fun event.

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  33. Well, we read beach and party...and had to join in!!! We love this idea. Thank you for having us!
    Clara & Marcela

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  34. The little starfish painting is wonderful... looks like you textured the starfish? Glad I found the party, I love finding new beachy blogs to explore.

    Pleasant day!
    ~Julia

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  35. I always enjoy stopping by your blog.

    I dont have any thing beachy in my post this week... but wanted to at least say what a great idea you have ;)

    Enjoy the day!!!

    TTFN~~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  36. Oh so pretty! I love that seashell ball -- now that's creative and a labor of love. Your placements of your pretty beachy things are terrific -- you've surely got a good eye for design!
    Cass

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  37. What a lovely beach party! Now I'm off to visit the other parties!

    Irma :)

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  38. LOVE the shells!!! And the ball? To die for!! I love the art too! Heck, I love everything!!

    Lou Cinda

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  39. I keep a little mason jar of sea shells next to my kitchen sink. It's my reminder that the ocean is out there!

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  40. Popped in to say hi! I love the beach art!

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  41. I love your idea for a beach party. Thank you for hosting. Love all your seashells accents too!

    Carolyn

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  42. I am just down the road from the beach and I love picking up shells and rocks whenever I go! Cute ocean sign!

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  43. Hi Gina! I didn't think you are posting your party until tomorrow. So it def caught me off guard. But, I'm here. :-) I love love starfish painting you did. That's great. Happy Beach Party.

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  44. Oooo, it's beachy heaven! All of it! Though i love the starfish painting best, i think. Would love to win some seashells. :O))

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  45. hello gina! i'm late to join in but i'm here!

    we went to 1st beach in newport (RI) yesterday and i gathered so many shells. i have visions of making cheap gift shop turtles like the kinds i adored as a child (and still do).

    great party!

    xo

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  46. This was lots of fun thanks for hosting and for stopping by. hugs, Cherry

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  47. Thank you for hosting this beach party. It's such fun. I love your seashell ball!! Great inspiration. I'll be visiting again soon.

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  48. Gina, What a fab post! I LOVE your beachy decor. I HATE that I missed this. You KNOW I would've been all over this. I have been MIA lately and I apologize. Come and see me somtime, friend!

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  49. Whew!!! I am pretty exhausted from all the wonderful beach parties! I actually made it to all of them...well there were I think 2 that wouldnt let me in, once I got there...

    Gina! Thank you for hosting such a great event! Hope you come back to my place some time... my beach chair will always be there for you take a breather...

    um...now on to a Rooster Party (so excited, but mega slow me, sometimes wonders what was i thinking? :o) Just a wee bit sure of my computer capabilities...NOT! haha

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  50. Gina, thanks for visiting my post and for the kind comments. I do love your shells, the wire basket is great. Also love the sign you painted. I have been contemplating making a sign too,that says "sea shells", to put in the bedroom. Love your beach party. Lets do it again. Marla

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  51. The seashell ball is absolutely gorgeous. I love anything to do with seashells!!!! I would love to use those sea shells in decorating my bathroom....It's the last room in the house to be decorated and a beachy vibe is just the escape from reality we could use. Hope you visit my blog as well! www.cherishscupoftea.blogspot.com

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  52. Who doesn't love all things beachy! I go nuts for seashells! Thanks.

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