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| "Today is ALL ABOUT THE BEACH"!!! I am RE-POSTING my INDOOR BEACH scene JUST FOR "Kathleen's Beach Party @ CUISINE KATHLEEN"... |
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| Here in New England the rain just keeps on coming..."SO"... what is one to do when you have a beach day planned and no sun... You pack up your party and move it "In Doors"!!! The "Backdrop Seaside Village" Scene is a hand painted material from Manhattan that is stretched for hanging...I found it in the early 70s at a little shop called the Women's Exchange" where ladies sold their goodies and it was a SORT OF a yesteryear Thrift Shop... It followed me home for only $2... |
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| My VERY favorite beach snack is fruit...Grapes have always been a staple on my beach blanket... |
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| "Marydon, I LOVE the seams on your bags" ...This has become one of "My Very Favorite Things"! |
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| This Cup & Saucer are SO Special to me... The first trip my Hubby and I took to Maine together in 1973 I had this lovely "Queens English Bone China Set" follow me home... I know it had a little "Nudge from my Sweetie", pointing it in the right direction! He even demonstrated to me the Proper way to hold the Cup... When he saw me putting together this "BeachScape" today he smiled... I know he remembered it, he picked it up EVER SO Gently and gestured the "Proper way to hold the Cup"! |
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| Keep peeking in on Conghaile Cottage to see more treasures I've won... AND to just say hello..."I Love you all"!!! |
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| Ebb Tide is one of the most beautiful songs of all times... This is my sheet music for my piano, I have had it since the 60s...Before you go any further "Listen Here for piano version" ..."Listen Here for Righteous Brothers version"... Both are guaranteed to make you melt... Ok, you can leave the music playing in the background while you move on to a little more "Beach combing"... |
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| It was Such Fun to morph my Living room into the Beach!!! |
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| She was selling sea shells by our sea shore "BUT" children do get sidetracked very easily when it comes to playing in the sand... She's almost finished with her "Sand Bear"!!! I think she's quite talented... The large conch shell behind her belonged to my Grandmother who had it all her life. She was born in 1885 and she told me this shell was her Mothers. I remember sitting with her for hours listening to her stories of walking, on the beach, looking for shells...She would hold the shell to my ear and ask me to listen to it sing... I would hear the Whoosh of the ocean and I "Do Believe" I could smell the salt air as Gramma went on with her tales... The basket sitting behind "Sand Bear" is a thrifty $1 find... Can you resist such temptations when they follow YOU around the shop? I think not!!! |
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| The backdrop is a "Quaint New England Seacoast town"... We spend lots of time at sea, one of my PASSIONS is Fishing! I LOVE IT! Hubby and my youngest son are both Sea Captains... Oh No that makes me the MATE... BUT... they don't make me "Swab the deck"(unless I want to)!!! |
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| This Sweet Face is a "Julie Good Kruger Little One"... She was born in Pennsylvania... Her Sand Bear Creation is a GUND... |
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| Have you noticed the seashell ribbon that is sand-storming my vignette??? Can you see it has real shells inside it??? A very long time ago, I fell head over heals for this ribbon and bought a whole spool of it! I had NO IDEA what I was going to use it for BUT I had to have it(YES, Ribbon often follows me home too)... July came along "AND" my Fathers Birthday!!! I don't remember what I gave him that year BUT I do remember that it was tied up with the prettiest bow this ribbon could make! Dad LOVED his gift and as he loosened the bow he handed it over to me and said "Here you go, Save it for next year"... Now and then the bow gets used and passed back & forth ... How can you make something that is already on your favorite things list even better... "EASY"...Tie your Dad's Love and Heartstrings on the end of that ribbon!!! |
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| "Marydon @ Blushing Rose GORGEOUS bag that "I Won" over at Coastal Charm... You MUST go explore Marydon's World AND Beautiful creations. "She has a Shop Too"!!! How Lucky are we to know her!!! Thank you "So Very Much" for my Nautical Bag"... "I LOVE IT"!!! "Big Squishy Hugs"... |
"Ok... Three times FAST...
She Sells Sea Shells By the Sea Shore...
She Sells Sea Shells By the Sea Shore...
She Sells Sea Shells By the Sea Shore...
Well? how did you do???
"I HOPE you all don't mind that I REPEATED this post"?
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71 comments:
Very cute and unusual bag! I love the beach too.
Barb
Hi Donna! I feel like I've been missing your posts for a while and so have lost touch with you just a bit.
Hope it is warming up in your neck o the woods and you will soon be enjoying that She Sells Sea Shells sand between your toes!
beautiful post, i thought i was going to see the book remarkable creatures since it is the story of the real mary selling seashells by the seashore, but was thrilled to see carmel cottages instead, i lived there for years and adore every sq inch of the place. another charming little vignette~
Oh my you made me long for a leisure weekend at Cape Cod. I grew up on the shores of Wellfleet as a child and it was most magical:-)
I love the bag, and the seams are my favorite part, too.
As usual, your vignette is full of treasures and inviting. I love the way you put things together. We used to vacation at a beach in Connecticut when I was growing up. I can't remember the name of it, though. I hope your rains let up so you can get fishing and sun bathing.
My daughter just looked over my shoulder as I was reading and exclaimed, "Oh, my goodness! It's a fairy tale house!". Of course, I had to scroll backward then and show her your house in the winter. Plus, I had to tell her all about your "Papillon Pass" since she's a big butterfly girl.
Off topic, but I just had to share.
Hey Donna, how are things? What a lovely post and such great wins. Cheers
Lovely post full of sea side treasures and delightful tales.
Lucky you for winning that gorgeous bag, it's fab.
Maggie
Love your posts! The china is wonderful. My friend just made a baby quilt in greens, pinks, browns and white using the same technique as that wonderful bag you won. I made have to try my hand at a bit of quilting.....
Blessings, Linda
I just love this post. I have a passion for the Sea too and hope to live by one someday. Just adore all your things.
Hi Donna,
Congrats on your wonderful wins! Love the bag! That doll is too cute! I am a beach girl too and most of the summer that's where you will find me. Living on the Island makes that easy. Wonderful post and have a lovely wekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
I can just picture you with ribbons and china following behind you :)! You put together such fun and shimsical vignettes. Not much of a fisherwoman myself, but I would like to have others fish and read a book while they do. Joni
As always my friend, you make such beautiful posts and so interesting! The china is beautiful. I love the bag you won, you're a blessed girl. I love all your sea side treasures and your stories about fishing with your men. I hope you get beach weather this weekend honey!
Love
FABBY
Hello Donna,
Happy to hear that you lovin' your cute bag...thanks so much for the shout out:) Sounds like y'all are getting all our rain too...it's been a very dry Spring here and my water bill shows it. Hope you get some sunny days soon.
Blessings,
Linda
I came back to tell you that your sea shells are great and I love the conch shells specially. You sent me to the past listening to the Righteous Brothers with EBB TIDE and UNCHAINED MELODY, I had a couple of tears remembering those great youth days...although I wouldn't change my happy and blessed life, but, wow, it was so long ago! Luv ya!
FABBY
Blush! Oh, Donna, what a wonderful story & vignette to present your tote win. You are so very creative in your presentations/stories. Love it.
So very pleased you were the winner ... but I must confess, these sewn items we sell are created by wonderfully talented ladies, not I ... I couldn't sew a lick, trust me.
Have a beautiful wekend, my friend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
Well, I was so busy looking at that lovely teddy bear and doll that I missed the sea shell saying. Heck, I can't even say it once. Oh well, to know me is to love me. I hope!
Happy Weekend.
Hugs,
Prudence
Your posts are always something I look forward to...you have such a wonderful way to display everything! Love the bag!
Oh, my gosh, we must be on the same wave length.. no pun intended. :) This morning I got out my little Byers' Choice seaside girl for a Memorial Day weekend post. I DO love your little beach babe with her sunsuit and sandels and the Nautical bag is absolutely adorable.
Thanks for the inspiration and fun beach scene.
Have a great weekend,
Babs
PS do children wear sun suits any more? They are so cute and so much cooler than knits. I hope they haven't gone by the wayside.
Just enchanting...you always take us to such charming place with such adorable little creatures and lovely dolls. I love the way that you used the shawl in lieu of sand ~ so creative. I always look forward to your posts.
I think that you have discovered the perfect remedy for excessive rainy days...precious vignette. The new bag will be such fun for the summer. Cherry Kay
What an adorable vignette.
I used to love playing Ebb Tide on the piano - it was in C so not hard and sounded so impressive! I have old sheet music too! Darling posting. Hope you join me for Tea in the Garden on Saturday!
Lucky you, I love the cute bag! And I love this little doll, she reminds me of my daughter with red hair. A good way to spend a day here! :D
how adorable, I just love your little girl!
Your vignette the the story attached to it is charming. Love the bag. Going to visit Coastal Charming next. The music was so nostalgic. I remember practice the little ending ditty over and over again in speech therapy class when I was young. Hated it but it helped. I don't lisp anymore.
You've been a lucky girl. Congratulations, Donna! What a sweet seaside picnic vignette. You are so creative! Ebb Tide was always a favorite. Haven't thought about it in years. ~ Sarah
Dearest Donna,
What fantastically fanciful imagery your seaside picnic vignette has!
Congratulations also!..,
(I was out of the office, after last weeks tea's for several days); yet I must say what pure delight it was to have you partake once again with TTTT and also with my 83rd, 'Tuesday Tea For Two'!..,
The whimsical post was magical and I loved the animal crackers, elephants, dolls and other exotic animals as well!..,Such delightful, creative and artistic fun Donna! Thanks for joining us!
Cheers and hugs from Wanda Lee
@ http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com
and also
@ http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com
Donna, What a fun beach inspired vignette! What a sweet doll in her romper- I loved those when I was a little girl. Your win from Marydon and Linda is adorable- love those fringed seams. So playful! Hope all is well on your end- busy here readying for a sale next week. I need a break- is it cocktail time yet? *grin*
~ Sue
Hasn't the rain been awful! I think it's rained for 2 weeks! We're in Maine right now, thankfully the sun came out for about 4 hrs. today!
Love your indoors beach party! I may be doing that here tomorrow! LOL!!! I'm hoping for a sunny Sunday! Then back to MA on Monday morning!
Another beautiful post Donna! The seashore is always my favorite place to be and this post takes me right there. Love that book about the cottages of Carmel too! Have a great Sunday.
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Wonderful images and warm thoughts. My mother had a conch shell, too. I have no idea what happened to it. You are lucky to have your mother's shell.
Hugs,
Lois
What a wonderful vignette. The perfect way to chase away the rain drops.
- The Tablescaper
Hi Donna! Congratulations on your wins and I just want to come and play at your house. What a sweet vignette - the little doll is so cute and the bear! Love it all!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
What a fun post! Send some of your rain here please. We are in a drought. Mother Nature is something ... too much in some places and not enough in others. Loved your sea side party in the house and isn't Mail Call wonderful?!!! Great bag! Have a lovely week.
Cute bag. Love all the fluff! Another vignette to transport us to a more gentile time. I just love coming to visit your art!
Dear Donna,
what a sweet and delightful post. Love the little girl with the sunglasses! Such a fun. Congratulations to the wonderful (an well deserved) wins. You are the right person for such fabulous things, I know you will make with them wonderful vgnettes for us.
Best greetings, Johanna
You always do such fabulous posts and this is no exception! Enjoyed it so much!
Hey! I am catching-up on your blog. Donna, Marydon's bag is adorable! Congrats on your win. :D
(((hugs))),
Ricki Jill
How fun ! Makes me want to be 8 again and visit with my old dolls and drink tea my mom made me in my little pot... very nice ! Thanks for sharing. Jules ♥
Rainy day indoor picnics are the best. What a lovely blog you have. Thanks for the inspirational ideas. ~CJ
Thanks for sharing your sweet post with Tea Time Tuesday, Donna. I still love that doll! Have a lovely week.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi Donna! That piano rendition of Ebb Tide is beautifully done! I started chuckling when I heard the words "First the tide..." and then realized I was looking at a beach vignette. I have seen you around blogland winning so many special treasures like that pretty bag. Your cup is very special and so is your hubby for remembering it! Linda
Pure playful fun! You do know how to bring a smile to our faces. Love your new bag...I have been thinking of trying that type of bag too. Your tea cup is very pretty, and with such a good story to it. Thank you so much for your playful post!
Hugs,
Terri
I noticed your sweet comment about my sign over at Coastal Charm and just had to come visit. The cottage in your banner took my breath away! and your blog looks delightful,i'm your newest follower. Cheers! Anne
Greetings from another Libra. I love your beautiful photographs!
The bag is very pretty. Congrats for winning it. But your vignette, everything you put together is just gorgeous, Donna....Christine
This is absolutely exquisite. I love the Teddy and the doll. How precious are they and the tiny little teacup. Such a lovely vignette. You always amaze me. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Hi Donna! I'm just popping back in to say - you can pop over to see me anytime with those compliments! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Love your beach party in the house, it must of taken ages, I really love the story of the china tea cup and you and hubby awh
Nice song to I loved it very beautiful
love Dawn xx
What a sweet day at the beach with you and your little friend. This vignette is just delightful.
You are one of the fortunate ones to win so many great things. I have not been so lucky. I think I might have won one time.
Lucky you! Congrats! This was a sweet little post. :)
~Liz
How cool to win! Wonderful faves.
What a great post and what wonderful winnings, You lucky thing you! I just found your blog. As soon as Friend/Follower is up and running I'll be your latest. Now that I know where you are I wom't be a stranger;) Your gonna be on my bloglist too, so hope you can come by and sit spell on my porch and have a visit!
love your bear and your doll. You have done well in the winnings. Well done
Nobody can create a vignette like you. What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for linking to Teddy Bears Picnic.
You do manage to have a lot of fun with your lovely displays. Just gorgeous pieces. And of course the bear is wonderful!
Always interesting to read your posts and the new bag is gorgeous!
This is a wonderful beach post!
Very creative!
I always LOVE reading your posts, Donna, as they are such a treat! You share the prettiest vignettes and incorporate such beloved treasures. I loved the story of your Grandma and the shell. xo
This beach theme really brings out so many interesting ideas. Happy 1st day of summer to you!
SO cute! This is really, really imaginative!!!!!! I also love the song "Ebb Tide" and TRY to sing along with it when it comes on the radio. Can't quite hit those notes like the Everley Brothers! :-) PLEASE send the rain our way! We are in a drought here in the Midwest, and we could use a good 4-6 inches...although not all at once! Our water bills are going to be sky high again this year. :-( Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Congrats on the win of the bag.. so cute. and so perfect for your lovely beach. I know that when I come here I am in for the time of my life and today is no exception. From the conch shell that has been in your family forever to the sweet doll and the fabulous teacup. It's just perfect. xo marlis
Hi Donna, I'm always happy to see reposts, especially when the posts are so packed full of treasures like yours! Now I'll be singing Ebb Tide for the next few days--love that song in both renditions and even the way I play it on the piano. Your sandy gund bear is so cute. Stay cool tomorrow!!! We were wishing for warmer weather and now here it comes! Linda
Awwww, this is just too sweet!!
Jocelyn @
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
I never mind a repeat of your creative posts. I fondly remember this one, Donna. So creative!
You certainly turned the rain around and came up with such a creative offering. I adore that little doll! So cute!
Very clever.
Well this has everything that I love...a sweet dollie and bear...and everything about the sea! Your new beach bag is adorable! You'll enjoy it this summer!
Very sweet, Donna! You need some gkids to share your toys with! They will love them!
This is absolutely adorable!
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