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Sunday, July 25, 2010

Treasures from Kauai

Shopping in paradise...there is nothing quite like it :-) I found this gorgeous Indonesian chess set at a lovely store in Kauai. I fell in love with it and despite my husband's apprehension, I hand carried it with me on the flight back. I love the carving, the gorgeous rust color and the fact that its made of teak.
I also picked up a few shells and a rustic candle to create a "beachy" look for one of my corner tables. It reminds me of the sea and makes me smile:-)


Do you give into temptation and shop on vacations??





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44 comments:

  1. RajeshJuly 26, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Fantastic work of art.

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  2. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 26, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    Lovely starfish! Wishing you well! Cathy

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  3. Mizzus GJuly 26, 2010 at 3:36 AM

    Hi, Anu! I'm thank you for the sweet comment on my blog and the invite to your giveaway.

    I love teak, too. Actually, I like it so much that I had a cockatiel once and named her Teaky. :-)

    Love the chess set. It's gorgeous and all the lovely things you brought back with you. Your mosaic is making me long for a vacation or a great visit to the beach.

    Hope you have a wonderful Monday,
    Susan

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  4. SheilaJuly 26, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    Hello Anu - I love the collection of shells mosaic. Your blog looks so interesting. I'll look forward to following it. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks.

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  5. Theresa PlasJuly 26, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    You can never go wrong with beautiful shells! Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. black eyed susans kitchenJuly 26, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Such a pretty mosaic, but sea shells are one of my favorite subjects! Yes, when we vacation, I look for souvenirs...usually shells or sea glass.

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  7. GBJuly 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Love that chess set!! Now i have to make travel plans... :)

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  8. CarolJuly 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Gorgeous chess set! I always shop, vacation or not :)

    The beachy look is just beautiful, love it! Great mosaics!

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  9. maryelizabethrocheJuly 26, 2010 at 6:22 AM

    Such a beautiful mosaic!
    I once had my hubby carry tiles back from Rome. He's still complaining about it 8 years later...but they look beautiful in my kitchen!
    I love bringing things home from vacation too!

    M.E.

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  10. VeeJuly 26, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Sea shells...so unique and lovely. Yes, I'm always tempted to shop. I try not to buy, but probably would not have been able to get by that lovely chessboard. My chessboard is parquet and was made in Brazil. My sister didn't get by it on her trip there and I'm glad!

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  11. SudhaJuly 26, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    beautiful...i m glad u dint resist buying the chess set....

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  12. Tallulah's Antique ClosetJuly 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    We like to shop while on vacation it is FUN to see what treasures we can find. Thanks for stopping by. Julian

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  13. LenoreJuly 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, my goodness, your mosaic and photos are beautiful!!! I am such a lover and collector of seashells...thanks for sharing.

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  14. DianaJuly 26, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    love the things you brought back from Kauai! I also enjoyed looking through your blog...lovely! ~Diana

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  15. The Charm of HomeJuly 26, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    These are wonderful finds. I love Hawaii! I have been their twice. It is just gorgeous! Thanks for stopping by.
    Sherry

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  16. AnonymousJuly 26, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    these are very pretty!

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  17. Donna @ The House on the CornerJuly 26, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I love shells too. They remind me of the ocean and the vastness of the world.

    ....and yes ~ I do shop when I'm on vacation!! I shop all the time :-D

    Thanks so much for stopping by The House on the Corner!

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  18. SuzyJuly 26, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Gorgeous chess set and I love your little bit of beach you brought home. I love to bring home shells from my beach vacations. Just the smell of them sends you right back for a moment! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  19. Simple HomeJuly 26, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    I'm a beach lover and I enjoyed your pretty shells and the chess set is wonderful. You have a very nice blog.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  20. Mary LouJuly 26, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    I usually shop if there is a yarn store or something like that.
    Thanks for commenting on my blog today. I'd love to know what program or camera you used on the water photos on your previous post.

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  21. NancyJuly 26, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    The nice thing about bringing home treasures from vacations is all the memories those items will have for you.

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  22. LindaJuly 27, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    I love the shell mosaic, reminds me of my time on the beach looking for shells.

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  23. CarrieJuly 27, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Very nice chess set. Your shell vignette is beautiful!

    Thank you so much for visitin my blog and for leaving a comment.

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  24. WildflowerhouseJuly 27, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful chess set. I love shells and have them everywhere. Yours are gorgeous. Great photo's.

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  25. MeriJuly 27, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    I did give into the urge to bring things home from Venice, though mostly it was things for kids and friends. A couple of Pashmina shawls for me to wrap around breakables. Love the shell mosaic -- nice soft colors and I'm partial to starfish.

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  26. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJuly 27, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    Wonderful mosaic! I also love to collect shells and rocks from my journeys. The chess set is beautiful! Yes, I like to shop while on vacation and bring back a memento or two if luggage space allows it! :)

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  27. CarolJuly 27, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    Kauai is my favorite! It's so unspoiled and beautiful!

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  28. colorchicJuly 28, 2010 at 6:31 AM

    I had to laugh when you asked if I give into temptation to shop when on vacation... I suppose I would if not with my husband. He has a strong dislike for shopping, sees no point in it unless you know exactly what you are going to get. It's really painful shopping with him... and then it's painful for him because I'm a bit agitated when I don't have anything to show from a great trip... it's the cycle! ; )! Thanks for visiting my site and your give away offer! Have a great day!

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  29. DoanLegacyJuly 28, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    Beautiful treasures! Love the star fishes!

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  30. My Dream CanvasJuly 28, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Thank you so much for all the wonderful comments!!

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  31. Regina July 28, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful treasures and mosaic!
    Enjoy a great day.
    Regina

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  32. StephanieJuly 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Just ran across your blog and love it! I'm now following! I'm definitely a vacation shopper. I love those pieces that are one-of-a-kind.

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  33. OliviaJuly 29, 2010 at 11:30 PM

    Oh my shopping is one of my favorite passtimes on vacation and who could resist this lovely game board. Thanks for stopping by. Love your blog, hope to see more of you.
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  34. Anupama PuneethJuly 30, 2010 at 1:51 AM

    Hi Anu, thank you for your lovely comments on my blog.
    You have a wonderful space here with such wonderful creative ideas. absolutely love it.

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  35. NaturegirlJuly 30, 2010 at 2:51 AM

    Love the mosaic of the shells..worth framing!

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  36. Blue Ridge Altered ArtJuly 30, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    That is a marvelous gameboard and I love all your seashell items especially the glass covered i burlap and the seashells attached. Have a great weekend.

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  37. Hootin AnniJuly 30, 2010 at 4:46 AM

    Wow....most of all, I covet that shell with the turtle carving!! Whoa...what a treasure.


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    Hope your weekend treats you well!!

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  38. Purnima@a creative projectJuly 30, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Beautiful chess set!! the wood carving around it very pretty!!

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  39. SwathiJuly 30, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Anu,

    Beautiful checker board, i liked all shells. I was used to buy when i was in India. Beautiful photographs. Thanks for stopping at my blog. Do visit often.

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  40. MichelleJuly 30, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    Oh wow! I love that chess set! The beachy finds are lovely, too! :o)

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  41. fitty's pinky rose cottageJuly 30, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    super craft work!

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  42. Glenda/MidSouthJuly 30, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Pretty chess set and shells! I really like the one with the turtle carved on it.
    Have a great weekend.

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  43. Ms Bingles Vintage ChristmasAugust 1, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Oh, how pretty and unique!
    Thank you for sharing!
    Leticia

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  44. Pauline WilesAugust 1, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Gorgeous finds! I confess, when we were in Kauai, I did too little shopping ;)
    Thanks so much for stopping by at my place!

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