This summer has been one of the wettest on record. Living under a constant rain cloud it has felt more like Seattle or London rather than D/FW. This has made photography quite the challenge and so much of my summer decorating has gone undocumented here on the blog. I am now in the midst of transitioning the summer themed accessories at Storybook Cottage to those that feel more like early fall. But since many of you had asked, I decided to share an overcast view of the Late Summer Cabinet of Curiosities before it is transformed into a collection of autumnal splendor.
Some of you may recall my original post on the inspiration to have a Cabinet of Curiosities. I first implemented the Victorian era craze in a springtime themed collection.
For the summer, I was inspired by this cabinet of beachside bliss found on Pinterest.
Creating a Late Summer Cabinet of Curiosities
In the seasons hot months, I like a calm and clean look to my summer decor. A bit more like this lovely hutch.
So my pared down cabinet is somewhat a combination of the two images that inspired me. The addition of blue and white china provides a nice, cool palette.
We have long collected seashells from our various travels all over the world. I just adore the inner rainbow glow of abalone shells. A few books and a glass fishing float, nestled in a bowl, also help tell a seafaring story.
Sea creatures, such as the seahorse and the starfish, make me happy. Mr. Decor recently found two empty turtle shells on the bank of a lake he was fishing at. He cleaned them up for me and they were added to the collection.
You can see other inspiring summertime images on my Pinterest Cabinet of Curiosities board.
How do you display your summertime treasures?
Laura
I like your cabinet of curiosities! It’s fun that you are changing it out for the seasons.
Your cabinet popped up on my husband’s Facebook this morning and he commented that he likes it. 😉
The summer cabinet is great fun! Love the shells — always a fave of mine!
Your cabinet is stunning.. How interesting to have empty turtle shells. They look lovely, but I honestly never thought about an empty turtle shell. I wonder if they shed their shell…or leave it behind up on their sad demise? I just realized that you are the beautiful blogger who made the darling dress and wore it on your birthday. How is it that we have never met? I started blogging in Jan 2008 and I see you started in March 2008. Oh well, that is part of the happy adventures of blogging.!
I love the blue and white paired with the summer things. Very pretty.
Very pretty , Laura. I am still in summer mode, though put the brighter yellows away for more gold yellow about a month ago. I’m thinking about changes for Fall but am still enjoying summer for now. After we switch our booth spaces, then maybe I’ll be moved to make some changes for fall. Or, just leave it as is and then skip right into Christmas. 😉
OH, I love the changes and love the fact that you are celebrating late summer instead of fall. I am not ready to let go of seashells and sand just yet. 🙂
Blue and white never goes out of style, or season!
Stay safe and dry. Saw your instagram posts, and am so saddened by the problems of Houstonians.