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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Type Drawers with Shells

One of the first housewarming gifts my mom ever gave me was a type tray that she filled with shells from the seventies. At the time, I thought it was really nice and unique, but then I one day when I was flipping through a magazine I saw that India Hicks had one, and that type tray of mine became one of my most prized wall hangings!

I have since made a few but they sold immediately, makes me think I should probably make some more, what do you think? Would you buy one?

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This is a cute one for jewelry, how different!


the one and only India Hicks with hers

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and mine, which sold the minute I listed it on my Etsy Shop!

Do you have any type trays you've made, send them over, I'd love to add them to this post :)

11 comments:

  1. Maya @ Completely CoastalNovember 17, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Your tray is gorgeous! No wonder it sold instantly. They seem to be very popular -perhaps because of India Hicks??

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  2. sealauraNovember 17, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    i love these trays, so pretty. I would love one on a wall.

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  3. Beach House LivingNovember 17, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Your tray is lovely, no wonder it sold so fast.

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  4. L @ Salt and SentimentNovember 17, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    love those trays...I am a rather sentimental person, (ahem ahem) and they are the perfect spot to post your favorite earrings, sea shells, memories and the like!

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  5. Flotsam FriendsNovember 18, 2010 at 4:39 AM

    I'm not surprised either. It's stunning. Pruxxx

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  6. HAMPTON HOSTESSNovember 18, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I would love one for our beach house--the kids would love to fill it up!

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  7. jenna ♥ a little blueNovember 19, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    i've actually been scouring our local thrift stores trying to locate one for myself.... sadly i still haven't found one. sooo yes maybe you should go ahead and make some! :)

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  8. India HicksNovember 20, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    How very flattering to be mentioned in your blog. I love my tray, as it has great personal history and every shell it holds I have collected on scuba diving adventures around the Bahamas.

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  9. CaroleNovember 20, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    I can understand why yours sold so quickly. Love the seashell-filled versions.

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  10. ali v.November 20, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    My mother had some great type drawers back in the 80s... so this post was a little nostalgic for me :) I love love love the idea of shells in them. Its a perfect way to bring the best of the beach inside! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. beachy in the burbsNovember 23, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    I love these trays! I almost bought one and my husband talked me out of it - am kicking myself for not getting it after seeing these!

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