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Over the summer I was vacationing on Sanibel Island off the coast of Florida and I had a wonderful field trip to a Shell Museum there. Everything was so beautiful to look at. I was impressed by the natural color of the shells.
It was incredibly interesting, I loved being there.
One of the things that I love about Island Living is how relaxed the pace is. At the museum they had these really intricate mosaics that were made by sailors in the 1800's for their girlfriends and wives while they were at sea. They would make a design using shells. Sometimes they would spell out "I love you" or have the couple's initials. It was really special to see how they communicated in a time period where there was no email or instant messages. In the 1900's it was popular to take the mosaics and lay glass over them creating a unique side table or other piece of furniture. It was touching to see the way a family could preserve a love note.
The shells were an inspiration and so was the beach.
A friend and I lunched at the impeccably designed South Seas Island Resort. It was lovely, with a fabulous eye to being all inclusive, perfect for families. If you have the chance to go to Sanibel Island you won't want to miss it.
However, they can be expensive and extremely hard to find. I found this one at 
It looks like the real thing but it will never disintegrate and there is no danger of it rotting in the garden. Not a real fossil, but it will last forever!
What I love is the wonderful fish panels that define the entire space. They are strategically placed in this Santa Monica Beach home so it appears as if the fish are swimming back out into the ocean. It’s fun, whimsical and striking all at the same time. And it is inexpensive.
“From backgrounds that offer large scale decorative motifs to those of exquisite restraint, Stark Wallcovering opens its "wings" to present traditional and historic luxury paired with modern simplicity. From intricate toiles to rich botanicals to the simplicity of natural textures and classic geometrics, Stark Wallcovering presents an infinite source of inspiration and coordination for walls.”
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