shop update ... from me to you

this week's shop update is a wee bit hard for me.

with my upcoming move across country,  i'm trying to pare down as much as i can.
that means i have to let go of some of my personal items, ouch!

this week,  it's from my beach collection.

 

this old piece of real blue coral (not living)  is a large 12" and a beautiful display (pottery barn, eat your heart out :)

blue coral

 

conch shell

fun chippy vintage hinged porthole, i had intentions of using this on a coastal inspired garden shed,

never did build the shed ..but i was ready with my window.

porthole window

 

the buoys below i did use in my coastal garden, the colors were a nice accent among the flowers.

orange trawl net ball made in denmark 

large blue numbered buoy with zinc cap and hook

they'll be a few more in coming days, as i convince myself to let more go.  

contact me if you'd like me to hold one for you ... i've just started to list them.

and if your on or near Cape Cod on sunday ... there's a realty open house at my home,  stop in 1-3pm, you might just fall in love.  

great spot for your morning coffee

happy weekend

sue

on thoughts and such ...

Today I'm passing along these words and thoughts from a blog i adore,  a perfect gray .

who ...passed it on from...

"I'm passing along these words from my friend Brock Street, because when I read them on his blog, I couldn't forget them...

"why, oh why am i always on the prowl for inspiration. is it because i cannot find satisfaction in my own surroundings? is it because i am not grateful for all the blessing? these are the questions i ask myself often...as if my thirst is never quenched.

i must confess the above is far from the truth. i simply am addicted to dreaming and creating and living a bit outside of my reality. aspire...not for more or better or even beauty...just an enormous appreciation...."

 "My thanks to Brock Street for putting into words what I could not. " and my thanks to Donna for leading me to them.

it really does sum up quite a bit about me. 

 happy weekend friends
sue

 ps: don't forget the giveaway ends monday..go quick and sign up

knock your socks off design

i love it when a designer takes design to a new level...
and this one took it up to the roof.

 

all photos and story as found on inhabitat

everything here is on a roof ...including the waterfall...simply amazing!
called Midori no Tobira (The Green Door in English)

floral designer Kazuyuki Ishihara's  was inspired by the memories of hiding out on the roof of his childhood home.  the greenery-rich installation was created for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and was based on Ishihara's desire to create a rooftop garden.

Ishihara designed Midori no Tobira as part of Green Door, a sustainable landscaping consultancy.

ah ha, this is one that stopped me in my tracks when i saw it!  follow the links to learn more about it.

Enjoy!

sue

ps; don't forget about the giveaway here