Monday, December 6, 2010

Christmas Decorating Inspired by the Sea

When we think of Christmas we think of snow, hot chocolate, and chill in the air. This time of year is probably the only time I don't mind being cold however, I do still like to reminded of the beach and living on the water during the winter is extra special in these parts because when the beach is covered in snow, it is so pretty and still provides us with that calming sense of vastness...

I found these photos below and thought how perfectly they melded the Christmas spirit with the beach:

a starfish tree with mostly neutrals is very shorely chic, don't you think?

a beautiful topiary in a rustic bucket filled with starfish, so pretty




in LOVE with these




sea urchin tree!



these shells make such a pretty garland

I love the mermaid on top of the tree!

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Posted by Shorely Chic

17 comments:

  1. michelleDecember 6, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    Love them all!! SO pretty!!

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  2. 365BeachDecember 6, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    I need a starfish tree - and a mermaid topper! All are adorable.

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  3. La DolfinaDecember 6, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    Incredible Coastal Christmas Inspiration Liz. Love it all :)

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  4. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaDecember 6, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I love them! Especially the red colors in the one picture.

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  5. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I think you've found your Christmas style! Love that mermaid topper!!
    xo elizabeth

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  6. SeawashedDecember 6, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    I've been using a sea theme in my christmas decor for 4 yrs now. Don't think I can ever go back now. I was inspired by a trip to Monterey about 10 yrs. ago...we stayed at the Embassy Suites which had a huge tree in the garden courtyard that was decorated only in white starfish. It was so beautiful in simplicity.

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  7. Beach House LivingDecember 6, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    Each one is simply perfect. Those urchin trees are fabulous.

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  8. Alexandra AngrandDecember 6, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Liz, I love the creativity of them all

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  9. AnonymousDecember 6, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    Love these Liz perfect for the summer Christmas. Will be posting more Chrissie treats like these on www.oceaniaislandliving.blogspot.com

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  10. Maya @ Completely CoastalDecember 6, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Love the topiary in a rustic bucket!! And everything else too!

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  11. quintessenceDecember 6, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Liz - love all of these but what I REALLY love is the new header - looks just great - elegant and chic but still fun and beachy -perfect!!

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  12. Mrs. DDecember 6, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    I love the topiary and the beach-inspired mantle! The beach and Christmas= the best of both worlds!

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  13. Calypso In The CountryDecember 7, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Some beautiful ideas here. I really love the little tree with the starfish! So many inspiring photos.

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  14. CaroleDecember 8, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Great ideas. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  15. Endless SunnerDecember 9, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Love that garland!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    OMG this is such a cute idea for a Shorely Chic home - on the more glam side :)

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/63513420/2-golden-shimmery-shell-christmas?ref=cat3_gallery_13

    BTW I love that you have madeleine peyroux on your blog!
    Merry Christmas!!

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  17. ArabellaDecember 12, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    I totally love them all! Lovely holiday inspiration - Happy Holidays.

    http://SallyLeeByTheSea.com

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