Tuesday, July 26, 2011

A Wreck Found At The Beach & A Visit To Style For Living


Today I'm at Style For Living, participating in Marianne's series, the ABC's of Me.
{Another Seattle Blogger I hope to met soon.}
Make sure to hop on over to visit her blog!


Then, while at the beach, I was intrigued with a small boat that had washed up to shore. In all the years visiting this beach, I've never seen anything quite like it.



Loved the colors and worn paint.


And though it wouldn't get you far in terms of transportation...


...I thought it made for an interesting setting for a photo.


Until a wave reached it, moving it towards the surf. {Taking me by surprise.}


Okay, perhaps not the best idea. 
{Good thing the kids weren't around...}

18 Comments, now I'd love to hear what you think!:

Andrea said...

I'll be heading over to Style for Living to check out your ABCs. What a great beach find. So glad you didn't float away!

Rachel Gray said...

What a neat boat!

Mary said...

It's 90+ degrees here & you're in long sleeves. Unbelievable!

You're pictures of the boat are pretty enough to frame. Don't you wish you knew the story of the boat & how it got there?

Janell @ Isabella and Max said...

It's Oregon! And we certainly haven't had much of a summer in terms of heat, I actually need a bit more to soak up, to get me through the upcoming long gray winter! Janell

lizziefitz said...

My mind was racing with ideas of whose boat it was and where they are now....?! I love Marianne!!!

Jessie said...

What a surprising find! The boat really is a really great prop for photography sessions! I am heading to Style For Living to check out your ABCs.

Have a great week!

By the way, I just host a new giveaway so stop by and enter for a chance to win a piece of fabulous jewelry of your choice!

Jessie
www.mixandchic.com

Shannon said...

Can you take the boat home? You look cute on it. The wood be great for so many projects.

Marianne {Style For Living} said...

Thanks again for being my guest today! Glad to see you got to the beach to enjoy our few days of summer! Wish the sunshine would come back!

Wendy @ The Shabby Nest said...

Wow, Janell. Just catching up on old posts. Really interesting about that Pottery Barn room. Talk about using your room for inspiration...even the colors were the same! All I could say when I saw it was "WOW!"

I know in the creative world we are ALWAYS inspired by the things that we see. And when we publish our own creations online, we realize that people may want to replicate them, but it really surprised me how direct they were in their "interpretation".

That said, I do think you should be flattered. I mean, Max's room is FABULOUS. I've loved it since I first saw it. I've said it before and I'll say it again...You are one TALENTED lady!

xoxo

The enchanted home said...

Gorgeous pictures...so enjoyed your interview...could really relate to so many things on your list!

Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

I would have wanted to drag that boat home. What great colors it has. It does make for some gorgeous shots!

Allison said...

Great photos of you on the beach. That boat is an amazing photo prop! I'm popping over to Style for Living now.

Elle The Heiress said...

How lovely! I wonder what the history behind the boat is.

Wives said...

You're pretty cute on that boat! Good work, model!

Barbara Jordan Dettweiler said...

I really enjoyed your interview...and that first pic of the boat looks frameable to me!

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Nick & Meg Smith said...

Janell - Seriously, I cannot believe you didn't figure out a way to tote that thing home. Ha! I would have! Much to my sweet husband's demise!

Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} said...

I want to take that boat home and hang it upside down from the ceiling! LOVE!

Tiffany {Living Savvy}

LiveLikeYou said...

I love that boat, so perfectly worn and beautiful. Stunning pictures. Will hop over and read xx