Wednesday, March 9, 2011

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

My husband and didn't realize we had collected so many shells while living in Amerika Samoa....

Got this glass container from Hobby Lobby for half off....what do you think?





Having quilts being used all the time in the living room, well it is a pain to take up stairs and then where is the quilt when you need it???

So this is our end tables (there are two).....I just fold the quilts up and put them under the table? So what do you think?



Right now I think I should get off my laurels and get busy.....
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38 comments:

  1. YvetteMarch 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    I say yes and YES!

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  2. Needled MomMarch 9, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I love both ideas, Barb. The shells look great and I think that is a perfect place for quilts!

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  3. IHaveANotion ~ Kelly JacksonMarch 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Laurels? Is that the name you have given to your two butt cheeks? Nice....Mine are Jelly Cheek 1 and Jelly Cheek 2 :)

    I love the shells in the vase....a nice warm place to gaze when it snowing and raining.

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  4. AverettLadyNanaMarch 9, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Love the shells and the container! You really got some beauties while living in Am. Samoa! Quilts looks great folded in the table!!

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  5. BlueRidge BoomerMarch 9, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Beau-ti-ful......i remember Mom filling a glass lamp with shells we collected on Sannible Island...

    Enjoy

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  6. TerryMarch 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I have a bunch of seashells from Florida in a box in the basement. I think I need to find myself a container like that to put mine in.

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  7. DeannaMarch 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I think you are terrific, and the decorating is not bad either.

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  8. HeatherMarch 9, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Love the vase of shells. I have one that is filled with sparkly gold christmas ball. As for the quilts, I'd just fold them and drape them over the arm of the sofa when not in use. I see them done that way in the design magazines.

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  9. LynetteMarch 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I think I need an endtable like that, too!

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  10. Wacky WomanMarch 9, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Love you shell collection. I think all quilters needs to have quilts in all their rooms, well almost all.

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  11. JeniMarch 9, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I love the shell idea Reminds of the movie with Jack Nickason
    and the quilts thats a good idea also

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  12. luv2quilt2March 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love your shells - so summery. I also like the idea of keeping the 'tv quilts' right where you need them.

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  13. Just Ramblin'March 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Love the shells. What a great way to display them. Nola

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  14. JustCindyMarch 9, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    You have great ideas! I keep a quilt draped over the back of the sofa.

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  15. Twisted QuiltsMarch 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I have seen lamps that you can put shells in like that. I don't know where to get them so I am not much help. I love the vase.

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  16. StephanieMarch 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    We have collected seashells over the years, have the same idea as you have, storing in a clear glass vessel.

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  17. Melissa ;-)March 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I love sea shells and I love being able to see the quilts, so A+ on both ideas!

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  18. Gene BlackMarch 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love the seashells in the glass container. I have a jar full of shells but I have many more shells that I have collected.

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  19. Sarcastic QuilterMarch 9, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Both work for me, especially since I do the same with the end tables and our quilts! LOL

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  20. quiltingnanaMarch 9, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    under the end tables...why didn't I think of that! Your shells are lovely

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  21. UnknownMarch 9, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Have a great week...love the shells!

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  22. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMarch 9, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    How fun! Wonderful display's girlfriend!
    xx, shell

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  23. SewCalGalMarch 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Love both. Great job decorating.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  24. SusanMarch 9, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I have quilts stashed all over the house...I say put them wherever there is an empty space! ;o)

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  25. PattyMarch 9, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    I like your quilts under the table. neat idea.

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  26. CrispyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    I think you had a couple of great ideas :0)

    Crispy

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  27. Pat / Silver Thimble Quilt Co.March 10, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Both additions to decor are sooooper Dooooper! Nicely done.
    Pat

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  28. quiltsbyleeMarch 10, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love both ideas. I have a jar about half that size full of shells in the bathroom.

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  29. Average QuilterMarch 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Get a quilt rack - then you can show them off as well

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  30. hettyMarch 10, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Wow! Look at you! You are organized. Great ideas.

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  31. RoyceMarch 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I LOVE the quilts under the end tables - looks very pretty. My sister has a big jar of shells too on her kitchen table. They are such a beautiful natural sculpture. Excellent decorating!

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  32. Kim D.March 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Love the seashells, I've collected sea glass and sea shells from all over the US and Mexico. It's a great idea to put them in the glass jar. The quilts look wonderful stacked up there, easy to grab one when you need it.

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  33. onlymehereMarch 10, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love the seashells in there. I'm really loving things from the beach and h ave done my quilting sanctuary into a Hawaiian beach-themed area...sort of. Of course we both know I only have 10 more months of having a sewing sanctuary anyway so I don't want to go too crazy with it but Travis' Hawaiian stuff that he's been given will of course stay in there.

    I do the same thing on my end tables in the front room. It seems to be the place of choice for an afternoon nap (no TV in the front room) so having a quilt handy is the perfect solution.

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  34. DebiMarch 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love the shells, and maybe you can get one of those quilt ladders to hang!

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  35. swoozeMarch 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Love the shell display. Gret storage idea for quilts too!

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  36. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsMarch 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Love your shells and now you can enjoy them everyday! Super spot for your quilts too!

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  37. QuiltNut CreationsMarch 11, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    love it Barb

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  38. sewfunquiltsMarch 13, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love your shells and especially getting the container at half off. (good shopping, Barb)

    Quilts are all over my house...so one is always handy for cool nights. What cool nights? I live in Texas. lol

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