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Monday, April 23, 2012

Crackle Barrell Treasures

Hello Everyone!  I have shared my story about the seahorse that I fell in love with at Crackle Barrell.  I think I mentioned that I didn't have any idea as to where I was going to put the seahorse once I got it home.  I wanted to have it somewhere that I would be able to see it often because it does make me happy to see it.  Well.....the only place I could come up with is the mantle in the family room.  The only thing with that is it made the whole display off balance.  Rats!!  What's a girl to do?  Hmmm....if that girl is me she went back to Crackle Barrell.................


..............and bought another one...tehee....balance problem SOLVED!!!!  There were a couple of other items that I would really like to have purchased, but I really needed the second seahorse for the mantle.




Sorry these pictures aren't the best - lighting - I hate taking pictures indoors!

I did, if you remember, mention that I had had purchased another beachy item when I made the initial purchase of the first seahorse. I love it as well.  Love it, love it,  no really, I love it..hahaha.


Can you believe that I am finding these wonderfully beachy items at Crackle Barrell?  I mean, I made the purchases and I still can't get over it.  Crackle Barrell!!!!  And it was very reasonable.  It was only $20.  It is the prefect size too.  Not too big and not too small.  It's about 14 inches wide and about 6 inches tall. 



I have seen these on the beachy blogs that I love to follow.  Many of you already had something like this that you were utilizing in your beach displays.  Some of may even have the real thing.  But from the first time that I laid eyes on your photos I have wanted one...really badly.  That is why it is so surprising that I didn't even notice this until after we had eaten and I went back to take my seahorse home with me.  That's how much in love with the horsey I was.  I have priced these shells on websites and they were running in the neighborhood of $80...yikes...for a small one!!  Let me say this again - CRACKER BARRELL and $20, yes $20!!


Don't you just love it - and the coral base...sweeeet!!!!  What to put it in you ask?  Well, after several Sanibel vacations I have no shortage of lovely shells to place in there.  I bought this on a Friday and that evening I got really sick.  It was my Saturday to work ( I work every other Sat from 8:00 -12:00 ).  Needless to say I really didn't want to go in- but it's not fair to call someone out of the blue early on a Sat morning and ask them to work for you.  Just couldn't do it, so I trudged on into the office.  When I made it home my boyfriend had been hitting the neighborhood yard sales and had picked up a teeny something for me.  What, you ask?  Well, let me just show you..............


He knows what little things really make me happy!!


I normally would not buy shells because I love to collect my own right off the beach but I love them if someone else buys them for me.  And these are perfect to go inside my treasure from Cracker Barrell!



Love the colors of these shells inside the white clam shell.



So very pretty and we all know "pretty" makes me happy". LOL


Yep, I am one happy woman!!

 Another thing that makes me happy is visitors and comments.  I will always respond to your comments here and will also make every effort to visit you blog as well.  THANK YOU for stopping by!!

23 comments:

  1. Beautiful Roxanne! What pretty vignettes. I have not been in cracker barrel for so long. I know they always have the cutest things too. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.

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  2. Hi Roxanne! Love your treasures. I agree with Debbie - Cracker Barrel has some cute stuff and usually reasonable prices. My hubby thinks I like to go there for the food (I do!), but I do love the shopping! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the kind words. Wishing you happiness, Jane

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    1. Thanks Jane - I know the Barrell has lots of pretties but I'd never seen so many coastal items before.

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  3. Love all your beachy goodies! The seahorses are amazing! I would have gone back for a second one, too. :-) Happy Monday!

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  4. I thought you might like this little quote about happiness. Happiness

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  5. How cute! I almost bought one of these adorable sea horses at C.B. this past weekend. Love them! I'm your newest fan! Please stop by bellanest.blogspot.com any time!

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    1. I love mine and I will definietly pop by your blog. Thank you for visiting mine.

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  6. I had to giggle at the beginning, and going back for a 2nd seahorse cause I would have done the same thing lol! Sometimes you just need two of something! I've never noticed anything like that at our Cracker Barrel...maybe because I'm in FL?

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  7. Olá, pareçe ter tido muita sorte! É uma peça linda, por aqui não consigo encontrar nada disso!
    Alice (Portugal)

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    1. Thank you - is there something on blogger that translates?

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  8. I had NO idea that Cracker Barrel carried anything like this! I wonder if they all do! And what a great bunch of shells to display! I'm enjoying your blog! I love everything beachy, too!

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    1. Me either!! Thats why they stopped me in my tracks. Thank you for stopping by.

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  9. Ohhh that is sooo lovely!! I love the seahorses and the seashells. Can pretend I'm a mermaid if I have them all :D

    Visiting from Social Blog Hop
    Witha @ withapinkie.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Witha - I love your name. I want to be a mermaid too! lol

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  10. Your wonderful seashell is the prefect place to display your shell collection, very nice.

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    1. Thank you - I still can't get over your photos and I've added you to my sidebar.

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  11. Totally Perfect!!! I'd love to have you share at my party...it JUST opened!!!

    http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2012/04/overflowing-with-creativity-19.html

    XO, Aimee

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  12. Hi Roxanne!

    I sure miss that store... I never ate there much so I consider it a "gift shop". Your littel seahorse are just adorable and you were lucky to get a second one.

    Thanks for sharing at my party!

    xoxo Bunny Jean

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