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Monday, April 9, 2012

Vintage Beach Chic



I can't get enough of vintage pieces, especially souvenirs from past vacations used in the decor of beach houses. This suburban Boston home exemplifies perfectly how what some might consider cheesy or cheeky,  can be made chic when displayed in the right light.


I had one of these on my dashboard in high school - but how cool do they look displayed in these shadowboxes?? So unexpected, and so chic. 

hand-picked shells

an old rattan couch with new upholstery

a-mazing

I love these souvenir coasters


Do you have any collections you could turn chic?? I'm thinking I'm about to start e-baying some vintage florida ware :)

12 comments:

  1. Lindsay // Vineyard LoveknotsApril 9, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    I spy Martha's Vineyard! Love the coasters too.

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  2. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    I love it!

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  3. UnknownApril 9, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    I love the pop of turquoise against the white!

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  4. Sarah | chevrons and stripesApril 9, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I'm SUCH a collector. I have a giant beach stone collection that I display in vases around my apartment and I'm debating starting a milk glass collection after seeing an amazing image of one on pinterest! So gorgeous.

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  5. DanielleApril 9, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Love this post. I particularly love the cape map, the oar and the shells. Beautiful!

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  6. krisseaApril 10, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Hand-picked shells make a lovely, personalized, inexpensive touch to any home decor. Great photos!

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  7. Dana GastelumApril 10, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    So tranquil! I'm LOVING those coasters! I need a set or 2 of those :)

    Hope you're having a lovely day Liz!!
    ~Dana

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  8. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Love all the turquoise...just beautiful! I'm sharing your post all around :)

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  9. beachcomberApril 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    love these ideas & vintage beach chic!! :)
    x

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  10. UnknownApril 19, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    OMGoodness! I wish I could find some vintage maps like that... I would likely have more maps than family pictures!

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  11. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Love this post! Where can I find a vintage Cape Cod map like this? Love it's display in the White frame!

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  12. AnonymousJune 3, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love this post! Where can I get a Cape Code map like this? Love it's display in the white frame!

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