Monday 30 May 2011

A Seaside Vignette

I've been so inspired by so many mantles that I've seen in blog land. Unfortunately, I don't have a fireplace, or a mantle. Instead I like to create vignettes on top of tables, desks, etc.


So I whipped up this little seaside vignette on the weekend. And I think it's pretty darn cute!


And here it is...






This little vignette only took me about 20 minutes. I had the hurricane vases, glass candle sticks, mason jars and the silver star fish. Some of the candles, others I purchased at WalMart for $4.00. The seashells I bought at a garage sale for .75 cents and another package from goodwill (Salvation Army Thrift Store) for .25 cents. The blue tray, I got at another garage sale for .50cents and I painted it Krylon Bahama Seas spray paint (which I did in advance). With $5.00 and twenty minutes, I came up with this! Which is great because I was totally lacking the motivation to start a big project!


Aren't you all excited it's fun day Monday? I'm excited for a short and last week at my job! I'll be starting a new job the following week and i'm so excited to start! Have a great day & thanks for stopping by!

10 comments:

  1. Welcome to my newest blog follower! I love anything beachy...great job on your vignette! I look forward to getting to know you here in blogland!

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  2. Hey Katie- Thanks for dropping in on my blog! I am LOVING the ocean themes right now too- It's a great way to bring the outside in! Love the jars on the candle holders, very clever!!

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  3. Hi Katie, Nice vignette. I love the beach and am blessed to be close to one. Don't forget the smell of the beach...maybe a Yankee Candle?? There is nothing like it! (Though I love the smell of the mountains, too.) I'm honored that you would like to feature my yard sale finds and I can't wait to see yours. Thanks so much!

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  4. Love the different levels and shells!

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  5. You did such a good job! I love the shells and the candles.

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  6. Love your vignette! Anything that reminds me of the beach is wonderful. And good luck with your new job. :)

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  7. This vignette turned out really cute! I love it too because it is thrifty. Thanks for linking it up to HSH!
    Sherry

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  8. that is delightfully summery! that blue tray sets off the beautiful tones and textures (love the name of it too!!) and the mason jars add sooo much! thanks for linking this up!

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  9. Very cute and summery! I always make little vignettes too since I don't have a mantel either.

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  10. Love your blog!! I am definitely going to be your new follower :) I would love it if you followed me to @ for.the.luv.of.blogspot.com that would be great :) I am just starting out, but I am excited to share new recipes, crafts, and makeup.. And Giving away giveaways on mineral make-up!!

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