DECORATE FOR SUMMER WITH SHELL MOTIF ANTIQUES

July 10, 2019 1 min read 2 Comments

DECORATE FOR SUMMER WITH SHELL MOTIF ANTIQUES

Shells, with their memories of joyful summers at the beach,

have enchanted us since the beginning of time.

Treasures of the sea, shells add a touch of seaside elegance to any room.

And summer time is the perfect time to add something beautiful to your collection!

I love finding antique pieces with shell motifs!

These mementoes of the ocean have a quiet, understated beauty,

and bring us sweet memories of fun, relaxing days spent at the ocean.

Antique Victorian Shell Artwork Sewing Box

Antique Shellwork Sewing Dresser Box

Curvaceous and graceful, shell covered antiques or decorative antiques with a shell theme

bring the alluring romance of summer to your home decor.

I hope you bring your shells out to decorate with for this season,

nothing brings back memories of sand, and sea more beautifully!

SHOP SUMMER "NEW" ANTIQUES >

à bientôt

If you want to romance your Home and Garden with antique and vintage treasures to make you smile each time you come home, visit our shop FrenchGardenHouse.

2 Responses

Shirley @Housepitality Designs
Shirley @Housepitality Designs

July 10, 2019

Oh those are so beautiful!!!…Oh loving the footed bowl!

Kari at Me and My Captain
Kari at Me and My Captain

July 10, 2019

So pretty and peaceful. The Captain and I just got back from collecting sea shells at a beach near us and I love to imagine where they have been. Seeing them on pretty pitchers is a way to keep those memories alive. Thanks for sharing Lidy. Have a great day.

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