Lobster Creation

Whilst looking at images relating to the beach on Google the other day, I stumbled across some fascinating nautical wall decor by an artist in Florida. John Rankine has been doing nautical art work for 28 years, and I think he has developed quite an artwork in itself!

Lobster and Seashells

These are stunning pieces of a very unique kind. Just perfect if you like to really bring the beach and ocean inside (or outside for that matter) – I think you can nearly hear the seagulls cry just looking at these pieces.

John creates all his art by hand in his studio, and he only uses genuine driftwood from the beaches of Florida and lobsters that have been hand caught following state regulations. He uses only the shell of the lobsters, of course, and the meat is used for consumption prior to turning the lobsters into nautical wall art.

This lobster wall decor that you see in the pictures is not the only art John creates. He also custom designs lobster trap coffee and end tables with different lobster configurations, or driftwood picture frames. How authentically “beach” that is! John only uses natural and recyclable materials.

You can even bring your own prize lobster to be turned into your very own piece of art work! Just go and visit Lobster Creations to find out more, or to contact John.

For some reason I have always thought of daybeds as the ultimate luxury when it comes to relaxing at home. Even just the name suggests “time out during the day”! If you pick the right daybed for your relaxing space at home, you can create your own little oasis away from the stress and hectic of everyday life.

And as I am all about Beach here at Beach Theme Home Decor, I wanted to show you a daybed I came across whilst surfing the net.

Barlow Tyrie Daybed

I absolutely love the color and shape of this daybed. Together with the ottoman it definitely makes you think of waves and the ocean. This could easily go in- or outside and will straight away give you this beachy feeling at home.

You can achieve a very beautiful and genuine tropical look in your home by adding all the right decor pieces and furniture. But you also can take it one step further – you can bring the Tropics right into your home by dedicating one wall to depict a real life Tropical Mural. Murals tend to make the walls of the room disappear and give you the feeling of being in different surrounds, just like being on a holiday.

I remember when growing up in Germany, quite a few houses had “cellars”, and in these “cellars” they had a hobby room where you could hang out with friends to relax. Tropical Wall Murals were very big because they made you feel like you were on holidays, even if it was snowing outside and the warmth in the room came from the heater!

So, if you love the tropics and want to take the decoration in your home a step further, a Tropical Mural could be just the right thing for you!

Art.com have some fabulous Tropical Murals to choose from, and also other scenic prints related to the Tropics and the beach.

Tropical Mural

Doesn’t this look very serene and relaxing?

Today I simply want to draw your attention to a great blog of one of my “online friends” – a blog I came across a little while ago which is full of inspiration, wonderful craft ideas, great pictures and other nice stories and information about everything “coast and beach”. It is called “Completely Coastal” and will be well worth your time.

Thanks to Maya, who loves the beach and who is sharing her passion with all of us who are drawn to the vastness and beauty of the coast, sandy beaches and coastal living.

I am sure you will enjoy Completely Coastal!

Today I just wanted to let you know about some gecko figurines that you can hang on the wall or just place somewhere in the house. These geckos look absolutely stunning and lifelike, and I think they are the best ones out there; they are my absolute favorite!

Of course I am talking about the collection of gecko figurines from Golden Pond. If you have ever seen one of their gecko figurines for real, you know where I come from. They are adorable. I found some of them in Fremantle in the Markets (here in Western Australia), and I fell in love with them straight away.

I got one for my parents back home in Germany, and they also found it fabulous. They gave it a special spot up on the wall in the corner in the bathroom, so when you walk in first time you think it’s real! I have just recently been at my parents place but unfortunately didn’t take a photo of the gecko, – I should have, so I could show it to you here. I think I will email them and ask to send me a photo so you can see how great it looks.

If you like geckos and are looking to spice up your home in a very subtle way, then these are definitely the way to go. I am sure you will get to love them just like I did!

The other day I was browsing around the Internet just looking for some beach decor (funny ’bout that!) and I came across these sweet little “Beach Party” Wine Glass Charms” – and I had to tell you about them! Aren’t they just adorable? You surely agree, if you love the beach you won’t be able to resist these cute thongs!

Wine glass charms will make a party this little bit extra special, because they always get people to talk and comment about them, and they make it just so much easier to remember which glass is yours! Haven’t you been at parties or had friends over and people just put their glasses down somewhere and then suddenly they all look the same and you have no clue any more which one was yours? With wine charms you won’t have this problem any more. You just put them around the stem of the wine glass, and everybody knows exactly which glass is theirs. Very clever!

Aloha Wine Charms

Island Shirts Wine Charms

Hula Island have got more great wine charms for lovers of the beach, Hawaii and everything tropical – check out these “Aloha” Wine Charms or the “Island Shirt” Wine Charms.

Hula Island also have wine glasses, martini glasses and coasters all in the beach theme. It is a great place to shop for beach decor and Hawaiian or tropical themed decor and accessories (apart from my site, that is! ).

Parrot Figurine

As I was updating my store today, I came across a parrot figurine I pretty much fell in love with straight away.

Isn’t it gorgeous? It would be a star display piece in any home decorated in the Tropical theme.

It stands 5 1/2″ tall and is handcrafted out of 24% lead crystal. I can only imagine what it will look like if the sun shines on it – a myriad of beautiful colors!

So if you are a parrot lover and have your house decorated in a Tropical theme, this parrot figurine would be the perfect addition. I believe it is those small but special handpicked accents that really transform a house into a home.

I have more parrots in my collection, and also some other Tropical animal figurines, you might just find something you like. Happy Hunting!

I had to write this short post today because I was updating my Beach Decor store, and I came across the Ultimate in decorative furniture: a pedestal table to absolutely fall in love with! If you are as much into beach decor and furniture as I am, then I think this sweet little piece  is a must!

Furniture: Pedestal Table

It is a three-legged little pedestal table finished off in intricate detail. It is made out of thousands of sea shells, and it looks absolutely stunning. I think this is a piece of decorative furniture that will enhance any home decorated in the beach theme immensely.

This is a pedestal table that should sit in a special spot where it can be admired on it’s own, and I think that it should also not be overloaded with bits and pieces lying on the top; just like in the picture, one small ornament that fits with the beach theme is enough to bring out its stunning beauty.

I would love to hear what you think of this little beauty!