Saturday, July 24, 2010

Look at what I got...

No...not a boat.  We did look and think we've zeroed in on what we eventually want, but won't be making a purchase until next spring.

I've been looking for a long time for the right thing to go on my dining room table.  I played around with putting this or that in vases that I had and even bought an arrangement once that was OK, but just OK.  In the Land of Belle, "OK" is not good enough.  In case you wonder...we found the oyster shell container about three weeks ago at Southern Accent Designer Showcase, then took it to Buy the Bunch (both in Mt. Pleasant) for them to create the arrangement. I was finally able to pick it up yesterday and believe the end result to be absolutely perfect for a lowcountry home.



On my way home, I stopped at one of my favorite little shops at Belle Hall Shopping Center....Zinnia.  LOVE IT!  Found this cute as a bug insulated lunch tote.  Since principals do NOT get to go out for lunch, I figured I need something stylish to carry my mundane little ham sandwiches in.  Zinnia has this and other similar items in LOTS of patterns.  

I surely do enjoy retail therapy.  How about you?

18 comments:

  1. Your shell container with the grasses is absolutely stunning and just perfect for the table. I love it. Great little lunch bag too. Very stylish. Hugs, Marty

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  2. What a great arrangement! Love it! Love the lunch bag too. It's a bummer being stuck for lunch, isn't it? Sometimes I think 30 minutes away from school would do wonders! I don't know about you, but I have a terrible time figuring out what to take for lunch everyday. I get sick of the same thing over and over.

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  3. Cute lunch bag!! I usually grab the closest thing I see....a grocery bag!!

    Table arrangement is beautiful!! Love the shells on it!

    ~Beth

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  4. OH my gosh. That arrangement is breath-takingly beautiful. And good for you on the lunch tote. As principal you have to have the cutest everything ;-) No matter what happens, you'll be the cutest, coolest, the most with-it ;-) xoxo

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  5. Love love love your arrangement. PERFECT!

    Cute lunch bag too.

    Hugs,
    Kat

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  6. I have a girlfriend who throws arrangements like that together, I show her what room and she works her magic.
    Love the grasses!
    Your little ole ham sandwich is gonna need some Grey Poupon to measure up to that snazzy bag!

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  7. What a beautiful centerpiece! And aren't you going to be the cat's meow with your new lunch tote?! I love it!

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  8. What a gorgeous arrangement! I love that shell container, it's really unusual and beautiful. I'm going to look into that little lunch bag. I haven't left for lunch in about 20 years. This would at least make lunch in the office fun! Kat

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  9. LOVE the arrangement! And the container is to die for, so fitting for our area!

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  10. It's incredible! I love it and agree that it is just perfect.

    Cute lunch tote ~ I'll be diggin mine out before long :(

    Jo

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  11. I'm so excited...you just gave me a great idea with that beautiful shell planter...I have lots of shells...soooo I'm going to make me one...thanks!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  12. That planter is gorgeous. I just saw candleholders in a magazine that were made out of oyster shells. So clever. Beautiful arrangement too and I love your lunch tote. Hope you had a great weekend. Love & blessings from NC!

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  13. I spend far too much time in Belle Hall at Cupcake. :-)

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  14. I LOVE it! Gorgeous! I am talking about the arraignment:) LOL!

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  15. omgoodness LOVE it!!! I am so envious!

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  16. The centerpiece is absolutely gorgeous and a one-of-a-kind piece! The lunch tote is just fabulous, dahhhhling!! Love it! :)

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  17. That is one beautiful arrangement Miss Belle, just stunning. And we love the lunchbag as well, we have thought about carrying that line.

    Sending you a smile,
    tp

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  18. Great arrangement! I saw one of those oyster shell containers in St. Augustine a few weeks ago and wanted it soooo bad!

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