Pamela's Posh Picks: Sophisticated Seashells

Jul 06 2012 ·0

Summer is in full swing and  every time I look out onto my terrace to the ocean beyond, I am reminded at just how much I love living at the beach.    I also love strolling on the beach and discovering Mother Nature’s keepsakes, seashells.    This week’s Posh Picks are all about elevating seashells from kitschy knick-knacks to  sophisticated home decor.

My first Posh Pick is this incredible custom pool cabana bathroom.

The seashell mosaic in this Moroccan inspired design is full of color,  imagination and pure fantasy.  The arched mirrors are not only functional but are also reflective of the seashell encrusted walls, contributing to the feeling of being in an underwater cavern.  Amazing!

My next pick is this stunning table from the Kips Bay Show House I visited during Blogfest this year.

This elegant sofa table emanates sophistication.  The shape of the table, the graceful curves of the legs and the dark tortoise shell color of the shells help make this table a  beautiful conversation piece.

This seashell chandelier is totally over-the-top in the best possible way.

It is fabulous and wildly creative while still in excellent taste.  I love the pearl dot seashell covered lampshades ~ beautiful attention to detail!  I could see this chandelier hanging in a ladies boudoir or  over a feminine writing desk.  Better yet, how about over a mermaid’s breakfast table??

Perhaps my favorite seashell mirror ever, this amazing piece is from Currey & Co.

I used this stunner in a powder room I designed on Cape Cod.  It was love at first sight!  The amazing collection of silvery, iridescent seashells on this traditionally shaped mirror are the perfect complement to the luminescent wallpaper.  What a shame this mirror is no longer available ~ I’d love to have one in my own home!

My final Posh Pick of the week is a sentimental one:  a Sailor’s Valentine.

These beauties are steeped in history and romance and the delicacy of the seashell arrangement captures my heart.  An antique Sailor’s Valentine such as this one is a wonderful way to add sweet seashell sophistication to a space.

In keeping with the seaside theme, this week’s petite oil painting features two young girls at the beach.  Sharing secrets, perhaps?

“Don’t grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach.”

~Michelle Held

xo,

Pamela

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