One of the photos in yesterday's Wordless Wednesday post was a sneak peek of a project I finished in less than 10 minutes for the seaside guest room.
I decided to DIY this artwork after seeing this piece (and others like it).
Would you believe that frame costs $40? It's a 12" square and it's $40. Beach decor is very popular. Popular decor has its advantages (you can find it anywhere) but it also has its downfalls (priced ridiculously high because demand is high). In the case of my seaside guest room, I don't have a budget. I am trying to get it done and I am using what I have (junk in my stash or change in my purse - haha).
More Than a Decor Choice
When Hubbs and I took our first vacation, I wanted something to remember our trip to the beach. We scoured beaches for shells and it wasn't until we took off our shoes and hiked behind a restaurant after dinner one evening that we found some. Hubbs used his socks to hold the shells and I used my sandals to sift through the water in search of shells. We found a sock full and hurried to the car barefoot so excited to have a piece of our romantic time to take back with us. As we scurried to the car barefoot and giggling, I remember thinking we have to do this on every vacation... and we have. I have socks and bags and jars of shells and rocks from our tropical vacations. I love beaches and the West Indian in me feels connected to the island but, more importantly, I have memories on beaches I want to see and cherish.
