I've got a bit of a confession. I'm a hoarder. I love seashells and I have a lot of them. I think this situation is beyond a cure and I'm not sure I'm ready for help. Maybe I am a seashell addict! Oh my goodness, I think I may be! It's never a good thing to realize about one's self, but I felt I had to come clean on this issue. I haven't taken to hiding my compulsion, yet...
I have so many shells that I cannot possibly show them all to you in a summer season and if I did, not one would be left reading (looking) at my blog, but...here's the summer mantle two different ways...one with a few shells and one with lots of shells. Feel free to say which one you like better...I can take it, really.
Here's the simpler version, just a few lovelys...
I loooove that pink color on this shell...
Okay, this is where I put out a few more shells. Too much??? Be honest...no I'm not going to tear up when you say too much, I'll just swallow that lump in my throat and go on (probably to the shell store, but that what shell addicts do).
Isn't that big shell on the right just gorgeous?
Who could resist buying this one?
Could you, really?
Too much???
As always, thanks for reading (or maybe just looking at pictures). Till next time, take care and enjoy summer nights!
(Yes, these shells are in addition to the post I did here on my living room's summer displays)
(Yes, these shells are in addition to the post I did here on my living room's summer displays)
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Oh I love them. I like both, so what can I say, you really do have some beautiful shells, gorgeous. I love the note in a bottle too. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteNo, not too much at all. They are very beautiful. Your entire display is perfect.
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ReplyDeleteThe only reason this post was deleted was that it was a duplicate.
DeleteI HAVE TO SAY I LIKE THE 1ST MANTLE BETTER, THAT BEING SAID, IF YOU HAD FOOTED BOWLS OR FANCY GLASS JARS WITH MORE IT WOULD BE FABULOUS!! I LIKE WRANGLED EXCESS...BUT THAT IS JUST ME, BUT I REALLY LOVE YOUR STYLE!!!
ReplyDeleteYou do have some lovely shells. I like both, if you love it display it and smile every time you look at the mantel. Visiting from Open House with Sherry.
ReplyDeleteRobin, From one seashell addict to another..great collection! Both mantel displays are beautiful. Thanks for joining the OHP this week.
ReplyDeleteI love the seashell's too. We have a large salt water 70gal tank and we love all things related to the sea...I also have a beautiful very large Sailor's Valentine made of seashells and it is one of a kind..so I can relate to your addiction, but I dont have it as bad as you..LOL! You have some beautiful shell's here..keep collecting..I have over 500 vintage valentines's so I know how it is! Hey, shell's are easy to store(like Valentines). Easier than some collections..Have a great end to the week..
ReplyDeleteRobin, your seashells are gorgeous! I would say the first idea for the mantel though. Spotlighting those two large conch shells is a fabulous look. Love the way you placed the smaller two in one and left the other without. Makes it feel like you were walking on the beach and found it this way. Then take the other shells and put them in a glass bowl together on a table near by.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures with the most shells! You can never do too many. I just came back from Myrtle Beach and picked up a big bagful of shells! None as pretty as your shells or as big, but I was thinking of showing them off in a jar of some sort filled with water. I noticed how much prettier shells are when wet while I was at Honeymoon Beach near my home. I'm looking right now for just the right jar!
ReplyDeleteI was so inspired by all the seasonal mantles that I gathered up a bunch of seashells and beachy stuff in my house and decorated the mantle, the entry table, the china hutch in the kitchen.... I love it and no, yours is definitely not too much, very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you can have too many shells. I use little ones to keep my soil from drying out on my container plants. I use hot glue and glue them to mirrors and such. I just wish I had more!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I think a lot of people have some sort of hoarding issues, at least yours is beautiful sea shells from nature.
ReplyDeleteLove the mantel.
Thanks for sharing.
Michele
I am crazy about shells, too. They pop all over my house, too. Following you :)
ReplyDeleteI say, what the SHELL go for the gusto. Sorry, I really am not one to swear, but I couldn't resist. lol! Really I think both looks are nice. One is just much simpler and cleaner looking. Depends on what you are going for. I tend to be a bit busy with my decor. I love the bottles on the candle holders and think some shells in more jars would be awfully fun. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
They are beautiful shells. Can you have too many?
ReplyDeleteLovely, one can never have too many, oh and beach glass, love that too! Thank you Robin, for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #34!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a healthy addiction to me! Nice photography.
ReplyDeleteWow so beautiful! I love shells collect them with my grandchildren when they visit! You have displayed and photographed them beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove this vignette - the shells are beautiful and I just love the message in a bottle. I love collecting shells - bring back memories of our visits to the beach.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week,
Kathy
Oh, the more the better! I love lots of sea shells, you can never have too many. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Robin, LOVE your shell collection...or part of it. I'm a HUGE shell lover too. I think one can never be too rich or have too many shells. LOL...as the saying goes. I like the map on the mantel and the little message ? in a bottle.
ReplyDelete~Babs
Really love your collection!! Soo awesome!! LOVE this.. Stopping in via Thee Networking Blog Hop! Officially a happy follower here with smiles.. Excited to indulge more and look around a bit. Hope you will stop in and visit my blog as well ~ Very lovely and inspiring space here.. Wishing you a beautiful start to your week.. xo ~ Marilyn( hop co-host) via http://www.theartsygirlconnection.com ..
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ReplyDeleteI'm visiting you via Layla's Summer Fun Linky party!
I love your mantel, and don't think there's any such thing as "too many shells". Go for it!
I love all of your shells ... they look wonderful and help to make the perfect nautical mantel! Well done.
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