Monday, September 28, 2009

Yesterday was a gorgeous day after so many days of rain. We just had to take the boat out. Leaving shore, look what I spotted ! I love that blue truck. To me , that's in the blue family...right Sally ? By the way, it's Blue Monday at Smiling Sally.

Walking along the coast,just look at what I found ! My very first starfish and sand dollars ! I never, ever thought I'd be so lucky. These little beauties must have been waiting just for me to take them home. I found this perfect bowl at a local vintage store. It's all tattered looking, but I love it. It's shallow, and the perfect home for these newbies at the Cozy Kitchen !


Outdoor Wednesday over at a Southern Daydreamer, and Watery Wednesday and finally
Waterside Wednesday hosted by the wonderful Barbara Jacksier !

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50 comments:

  1. JLS Hall (Joysweb)September 28, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    What lovely treasures! In all my years of beach-combing, I've never found a starfish - that's a wonderful find!

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  2. Loui♥September 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    love it!!
    everything about your post!
    and the Kenny Chesney music..
    perfect!!
    ♥hugs and smiles from Denver

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  3. taraSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Oh I love that old truck and well finding sand dollars and starfish, that is super exciting...and the bowl is perfect! happy Monday~

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  4. NKPSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    I feel the ocean calling me....

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  5. SmilingSallySeptember 28, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    That truck is BLUE, no doubt about it! Finding a starfish is a wonderful serendipity. I'm wishing you a delightful Blue Monday.

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  6. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 28, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That truly is the perfect bowl. The shells look gorgeous in it!

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  7. CarrieSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Oh my word....that starfish is amazing!

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  8. UnknownSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Don't know what I love more, the blue truck, or your gorgeously blue plate and bowl. Great beach finds, too.
    I hope you'll stop by my Blue Monday; I'm having a giveaway.

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  9. Mary BergfeldSeptember 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    I love the blues you found to share with us today. The color of the truck and the perfection of the starfish are both wonderful. I hope you are having a good day.

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  10. JbooSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Oh my, what beautiful photos! Looked for sand dollars in Hilton Head last summer, but only found them in a gift shop!

    Hope you have a great week!

    Janet

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  11. AnnikkeSeptember 28, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Wanted to tell you that we had your BBQ Brisket last night for dinner and it was heavenly! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  12. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 28, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Looove the starfish...sure wish I could find these on our beach...great blog!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  13. Delightful DwellingSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    What great finds! I haven't been to the ocean in years, those sand dollars are so pretty and the bowl is perfect.

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  14. LeanneSeptember 28, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    Those are so beautiful they take my breath away. I love the bowl too. I'm having a giveaway tomorrow. Stop by if you get the chance and enter to win.

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  15. bjSeptember 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    O, everything looks just wonderful. Love that starfish..I've found lots of sand dollars but never a starfish...and your bowl...just perfect !!

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  16. Denise MarieSeptember 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    terrific post.

    You got a God hug, big time with those finds.

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  17. ReeniSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    What precious finds!! And I love the last picture!

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  18. Kathy WalkerSeptember 28, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Special treasures! I cannot believe that you found so many sand dollars that are perfect!

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  19. sealauraSeptember 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Hi, how lucky for those finds! I do love that vintagey blue. very nice.

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  20. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Lovely bowl for your seashore treasures!

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  21. Miss Mustard SeedSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Love the pictures. It's like a breezy late summer day right on my laptop. Thanks for your comments on my blog and I hope to hear from you in the future.

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  22. UnknownSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    You're right, its perfection together!

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  23. KammySeptember 29, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    Goodness, I never saw such a pretty bowl of starfish/sand dollars - you are lucky. I try to find these all the time in Colorado and have no luck, LOL !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  24. JaneSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    What great finds...sand dollars and starfish....and that lovely bowl!
    In all my years living at the beach, I have only found one starfish..and it was alive. We threw him back...
    What a lucky day!

    Jane (Artfully Graced)

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  25. Karen at Nittany InspirationsSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    How likey that you found a starfish. It looks perfect, too. The blue truck is cool.

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  26. ElizabethSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    So soothing to the eye and soul. Thank you!

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  27. MetaSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Love the starfish! And that truck reminds me of a Sundance catalog - so cool! Sounds like you had a wonderful day :)
    Meta

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  28. CoffeedoffSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I have heard of sand dollars but never seen them before. Now I know what they look like!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Great tresures!I remember when I found my first complete sand dollar and a starfish.All on the same day.Talk about doing the happy dance!

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  30. ❀~Myrna~❀September 30, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful Pics!;~)
    ~Myrna Lee
    http://daylily777-myenchantedhome.blogspot.com/2009/09/outdoor-wednesday-busch-gardens-pics.html

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  31. PamSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Finding whole sand dollars is rare. I love the bowl you found and I also think the truck looks really cool.

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  32. Brenda PruittSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    I can't imagine being able to walk along the shore and just pick up my pretty shells and such. I have to buy mine from the store. Lucky girl you!
    Brenda

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  33. hearts81September 30, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    That was gorgeous. I think that I need to move closer to the ocean... a whole lot further south, now that I think about it. :) love the truck btw :)

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  34. stephchowsSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    oo what a lucky find!! I wish I was close to a beach so I could go for a nice long walk every day... oh that sounds like heaven!

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  35. meganSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    your pictures are so peaceful! I love the one of the vintage bowl and beach finds - beautiful! :)

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  36. figtreeSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    Love the blue truck...beautiful picture!! Figtreeapps

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  37. Maya@Completely CoastalSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    Oh, congrats to your fabulous finds. They look awesome in that bowl!! I haven't been so lucky yet to find sanddollars.

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  38. eileeninmdSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Congrats on your great finds. they are treasures. Thanks for sharing your watery Wednesday.

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  39. jeanneSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:14 PM

    Great fun in your post today. I have found many sand dollars but never a starfish. Lucky you.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  40. JoAnnSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog today.
    I'll be sure to visit yours often with our cold winter approaching. Your photos are so warm and inviting!

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  41. CreativeMishSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful! I love going to the beach and its extra special when I find a sand dollar! you really scored!

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  42. JeanneSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    What luck to find wishing stars and dollars on the beach :)

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  43. Barbara JacksierSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Wow!I've never found such a haul. Did you find everything in one beach combing trip?

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    justyna

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  45. Queen B.October 1, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Barbara -
    Yes, I found these the same day... we went out after a storm and I think that's why I was so lucky !
    But there is ONE ITEM I found that deserves a post all it's own...so I'll post that next week !

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  46. Pilar - LechuzaOctober 1, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog. I've been reading some of your posts, and your web page is just beautifull!! Your photos are gorgeous.
    By the way, I live in the coast and have never seen that kind of sea shells in my life.
    Kisses from Spain

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  47. erin's art and gardensOctober 1, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    you are rich indeed to find sand dollars! lovely, soft images...look like paintings! and i'd love a truck like that!

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  48. ElyseOctober 1, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    how beautiful!!! and to think that you found them. lucky day!

    xo

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  49. JanOctober 6, 2009 at 1:24 AM

    Hi - I just wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog, which has led me to yours and I'm loving it!
    I really like those shells you've found and the bowl is perfect.

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  50. MerisiOctober 8, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    The starfish and sand dollars and the bowl are a perfect match!

    The sand dollars remind me of many happy vacation days spent collecting them at the South Carolina coast where we always felt as close to heaven as one can get.

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