As I have mentioned before, I work at a furniture store when I'm not blogging. While looking through some of the new accessories' catalogs, I was surprised at the attention being given to barnacles. Yes, the arthropod relative of crabs and lobsters, that is basically immobile, and encrusts itself on boats.
I live in the midwest, so I really hadn't seen them used in decorating, although I have seen starfish and shells used in coastal and cottage decorating magazines all the time.
Here are some barnacles I found on the internet:
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| For sale on Amazon - World Imports $87 |
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| Silver Barnacles from Clayton Gray $134 |
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Sold by Regina Andrews $97
Then barnacles from Pinterest and the Blogs: |
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| In a bottle as a boquet from Pinterest |
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| As ornamentation on a flower pot from Pinterest |
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| On a stack of books from Pinterest |
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Framing a mirror from Pinterest
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Wall decor from Pinterest
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In a vignette by swedetypepad.com
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Hmm...I bought some barnacles a few years ago at a garage sale for $2, and they have been sitting in my flower bed. Not much snow this year, maybe I'll go outside and check them out.
Well the barnacles were not snow covered or frozen down so I picked them up and brought them inside, soaked them in soapy water.
Now my barnacle cluster is not as big as the ones I showed you for $100 or more, but they are the same thing.
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| My $2 garage sale barnacles. |
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| My barnacles on a stack of books. |
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My barnacles in a vignette with a plate and Florence Ceramic's Sue Ellen.
So are barnacles hot? Are they a fad? or what? |
Interesting. i picked some up at HomeGoods last summer because I loved the color. Good to know they are 'in'! Thanks for sharing, liz
ReplyDeleteHi Carlene, I like decorating with things from the sea and I love these. Thanks for linking to the Open House Party this week. Hugs, Sherry
ReplyDeletewho knows; I've not seen them here; maybe I should go collecting the oyster shells?
ReplyDeleteThis the first time I see them used as decoration. You found real cute ones with pink stripes! How shabby is that..
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Angela.
Wow! I can't really say I've seen barnacles as decorator items before! Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any barnacles lately, but occasionally I've seen them at Home Goods. Now you've "started something" :) and I'll be looking for them. They do add a lot of texture and color and I love natural things in the house.Great post. That barnacle mirror frame is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWho knew barnacles could be so pretty! I am your newest follower!
ReplyDelete-Pamela, InspiredByFelicity.blogspot.com
Just found you on the linky followers blog hop and now I am looking forward to following you:) Barnacles, who would have thought they were so beautiful. Opened my eyes for some so different. Please hop over and check out my blog and follow back.
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how interesting...and how expensive!! wow! but you got the deal!!
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ReplyDeleteNeat decorating with banicles. Found you at Linky blog hop. I am following would you follow back. Pat
ReplyDeleteSo unique! Love the pic with the roses. Thanks for linking up to the Share the Love Wednesday link party at Very Merry Vintage Style!
ReplyDeleteMary
Wow.. these are pretty !!! I like them.
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