Good afternoon from Northern California!
As I wrote in my earlier post, I am starting college soon. Next week, to be exact! I am in the process of completely deep-cleaning my room and redecorating for the new season. I have a new desk that I set up under my window, so that I could be able to do homework there, do my make-up, etc. I have gone through my belongings and decorated in a very beautiful North Coast fashion. Let me show you what I have done, and share with you what you could do if you are looking for a vintage, ocean, California themed workspace.
First off, I am in love with Cannery Row. Anyone read the old Steinbeck novel? Yep, that's where it all started for me. I love the story, and I adore the movie (With Nick Nolte)! Anyway, I also LOVE vintage things! Just love them... my mom knows about these loves of mine, and she told me she had been to Cannery Row years ago. She said that they had dishes with the logo of the sardine factory on them. I was all excited and set out on eBay and Etsy to see if I could find an old dish with Cannery Row on it. Sadly, I searched the internet over and could not find anything! I went on with my decorating, living with the fact that I'd probably never find a dish. That next week, a package arrived in the mail with my name on it. I opened it and WOW! There was this adorable Canny Row Sardine dish AND two unused lids from the factory that were ment to be sealed on a can of sardines. My wonderful mother had surprised me, and oh, how I treasure those items! So, my desk is now fashioned around my Cannery Row items. 
In this dish, I keep my rings and my favorite hairclip. Also, a pendant with gold flakes is in there for when I feel like changing out a gold chain to wear it.The next thing I got set up is a ships wheel (helm) earring holder. I don't know exactly what this was originally intended to be used for, but I use it now to keep the earrings hanging up nicely. I got it at a junk store a while ago. I kept it for a long time, not knowing what to use it for. I almost sent it back to the junk store at one point. Now, I'm thinking, "What in the world was I considering?!" What a treasure, and so perfect for this spot in the room.
Next, I'd like to share this little whale. I don't know what she is used for, either! An ash tray, maybe? A place to put paper clips, or a place to put.... something? Her mouth is completely open wide, and hollow inside. I got her for 25 cents at a garage sale! Anyway, I just use her now for decoration atop my mini-cabinet. (The mini cabinet is used to hold special things- a mouse measuring tape from my grandmother, a glass dolly bootie I found at Glass Beach, a pin from the logging company that shut down years ago... and things like that.)
Underneath the mini cabinet is the Sardine dish, a green Shenango Railroad China butter pat from God-only-knows how old, an old Pyrex dish with a gren-blue rooster and scene on the front, and a tiny little wooden box my grandpa made.
In the butter pat, I put the earrings I wear all the time in the butter pat. I would put them on the helm, but most of the time when I'm getting ready, it's grab a pair and put them on it the car! Does anyone know what I'm talking about? :)
In the little box, I keep my bobby pins. And I haven't found a use for the Pyrex dish, but it's so cute and sweet, that I couldn't resist putting it out. I got that at a junk store, too. I'm
sure I'll find something to put in it! Lipsticks, perhaps? Or a Carmex stick? Or hair ties? What do you guys think?
And then, there are my favorite necklaces. From left to right: A scrimshaw on bone necklace I got off of eBay. $20- an awesome find for the vintageness and the quality. Then, the circle of dolphins I found at a junk store (imagine that!) for only $10. It's sterling silver, which is really nice. The humpback whale is also .925 silver, and is something I got off of eBay. It was $30, but I LOVE the necklace. And the last one is a Russian Orthodox cross from the St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, CA. My uncle attends there, and he bought me this beautiful necklace for my birthday. I haven't found a place to hang them yet, but I'm working on it!
I went to the beach and collected a bunch of driftwood. I'm thinking I can use that to make a sort of necklace hanger, but we'll have to see!
That is everything for what's on my desk. If you are here looking for ideas of how to decorate in a vintage, seaside chic fashion, I hope I have inspired you. If you just don't know where to start, look for anything that is in the cool blue hues, soft browns and deep reds. A pure, clean white is also really great to look for. Junk stores are treasure troves of vintage goodies. You just have to hit them on the right day, when you are suppose to be there. When you get there, you'll find just what you're looking for and it will be such a blessing! That's been my experience in the past. I've have days at the thrift stores where I don't find anything at all, but there are some days I go and I know I was meant to buy a little something or two that makes my heart happy.
I hope you can find treasures along the way- from family, junk stores, friends, or garage sales- and use them to make beauty in your work space. Every single item on my desk is important to me. I have aquirred many treasures for years, and it makes my heart so happy to be able to use them and look at the everyday.
I'd love to know your thoughts on this post! Let me know what you think.
Have a beautiful day, and thank you for reading!
Slainte!
Blair.~
In the little box, I keep my bobby pins. And I haven't found a use for the Pyrex dish, but it's so cute and sweet, that I couldn't resist putting it out. I got that at a junk store, too. I'm
sure I'll find something to put in it! Lipsticks, perhaps? Or a Carmex stick? Or hair ties? What do you guys think?And then, there are my favorite necklaces. From left to right: A scrimshaw on bone necklace I got off of eBay. $20- an awesome find for the vintageness and the quality. Then, the circle of dolphins I found at a junk store (imagine that!) for only $10. It's sterling silver, which is really nice. The humpback whale is also .925 silver, and is something I got off of eBay. It was $30, but I LOVE the necklace. And the last one is a Russian Orthodox cross from the St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, CA. My uncle attends there, and he bought me this beautiful necklace for my birthday. I haven't found a place to hang them yet, but I'm working on it!
I went to the beach and collected a bunch of driftwood. I'm thinking I can use that to make a sort of necklace hanger, but we'll have to see!That is everything for what's on my desk. If you are here looking for ideas of how to decorate in a vintage, seaside chic fashion, I hope I have inspired you. If you just don't know where to start, look for anything that is in the cool blue hues, soft browns and deep reds. A pure, clean white is also really great to look for. Junk stores are treasure troves of vintage goodies. You just have to hit them on the right day, when you are suppose to be there. When you get there, you'll find just what you're looking for and it will be such a blessing! That's been my experience in the past. I've have days at the thrift stores where I don't find anything at all, but there are some days I go and I know I was meant to buy a little something or two that makes my heart happy.
I hope you can find treasures along the way- from family, junk stores, friends, or garage sales- and use them to make beauty in your work space. Every single item on my desk is important to me. I have aquirred many treasures for years, and it makes my heart so happy to be able to use them and look at the everyday.
I'd love to know your thoughts on this post! Let me know what you think.
Have a beautiful day, and thank you for reading!
Slainte!
Blair.~
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