Insta-Living Vol. 04: Summer Inspired

Spring and summer constantly makes me ideally think of the
sand, beach locations, and warmer weather. With the seasonal change in climate
often comes inspiration for craft projects … or another tablescape and
sometimes for no occasion necessary.

I wanted to share one of my crafty and fun little brunch
centrepieces that I created—everything evocative of the seaside or a small bit of
nautical embrace.

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I used white place mats and layered them with a sheer place mat for a textured effect. Then, I placed my macrame netting on the table, scrunching some of it in the form of waves. Next, I grabbed a few shells (not too many) and had fun with dispersing them along the netting.

After applying a think layer of glue to the top piece to the wooden nautical wheel and bottom piece of the lighthouse, I added shadowboxes and shells on the netting. I also had a handmade candle that I made years ago, so I added a tea light and a small starfish to it by heating the wax. I wanted to add a touch of elegance to the table, so the addition of faux pearls around the centrepiece was naturally a favourite.

For utensils and other accessories, I used a metal bucket and a small wooden container to hold them. The small fish pieces were hand painted for another project using wood paint, but I only painted half their bodies, which worked out well for the table.

    

 This little porcelain fish helped set the tone of the table. 

 (Above) Finished result of the nautical inspired brunch table.

What do you think of my nautical centrepiece? It was fun to make, and you can create a very easy, but stylishly effective table for your home.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks hun, I appreciate your comment. x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks hun, I appreciate your comment. x

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  • Janice Lunes says:

    OMG Madi you are a pro at this !!

    You are even more creative than I thought it's very well done girl 😀

    I can learn from you 😀

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  • Carsla Peyton says:

    Loving the decor! Thanks of the inspo. ;D Wishing you well.

    ♥ | http://www.connect-the-cloths.com | xoxo

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  • pilar ayuso says:

    Greta pics!! you are really creative!! Kisses!!

    http://www.rednailsladies.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Of course, we both LOVE colour! 🙂

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  • WinnipegStyle says:

    I just love both of your choices! They are fantastic choices for summer! I of course am drawn to the more colorful pair! They compliment your outfit just perfectly!

    Rebecca
    http://www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    You're welcome Dale. I'm glad that I could introduce you to this brand. Thanks for your comment. 🙂

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  • Janice Lunes says:

    Wow you are truly a pro in crafts 😀

    I really love your work super well done Madi 🙂

    Happy Monday Girl!

    Cant’ wait to see you back on my blog !

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  • Dale Janee says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this brand Madison because I haven't heard of it and now that I actually make it to these countries every now and then I'll definitely keep an eye out. Italian shoes are such high quality!!

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  • manuela says:

    So cool univers 🙂

    Kisses

    http://www.mademoisellemode.com/

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  • Ms Madge says:

    Madison, I'm gonna do some social-media-younger-people speak: Amazeballs! Hahhahaa. You're so creative, I'd love to sit down and watch you create a masterpiece. I'm really a fan 🙂 Have a lovely week x

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    This is really lovely doll, love the nautical theme 🙂 I hope you have a marvellous week 🙂 xx

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  • Dale Janee says:

    Thank you so much for sharing this brand Madison because I haven&#39t heard of it and now that I actually make it to these countries every now and then I&#39ll definitely keep an eye out. Italian shoes are such high quality!!

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  • Ms Madge says:

    Madison, I&#39m gonna do some social-media-younger-people speak: Amazeballs! Hahhahaa. You&#39re so creative, I&#39d love to sit down and watch you create a masterpiece. I&#39m really a fan 🙂 Have a lovely week x

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  • KizzyDoll says:

    This is really lovely doll, love the nautical theme 🙂 I hope you have a marvellous week 🙂 xx

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  • Kim A. says:

    you did such a great job!!! i love it. so beachy and beautiful.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Kati! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much! It's fun to have a little different style of party and it's very easy to make it custom to your style. Thanks for your comment.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Liebe Rena, Sie sind so süß!! Danke, dass Sie meine maritime Inspiration mögen! Dies war Spaß, erstellen und gestalten. Ich hoffe, Sie genießen den Abend und die Woche!
    Alles liebe,
    Madison xx 🙂

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  • Kim A. says:

    you did such a great job!!! i love it. so beachy and beautiful.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Emmy! x

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    *blushes* Thanks Rowena! I'm happy that you liked it too!
    /Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Haha! Thanks Busola, I appreciate that kind compliment dear.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Liebe Cla, Danke! Das war eine sehr lustige zeit zu schaffen! Ich liebe nautischen Inspiration!
    Haben Sie einen tollen Abend.
    LG,
    Madison xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Alexis! I love creating themed tables for dinner parties and, in this case brunch! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Sam! Enjoy the weekend!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Ahh, yes, I love that! Thanks Erika! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I'm glad that you liked it as well Lilli. Thanks for your sweet comments always. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! Yes, you can make it as easy or as complicated as you like. Perfect for summer! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much Anouka! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! Ah, yes seafood is always good in our home! 🙂 I can smell the grilled scallops and lobster now!
    Have a lovely week!
    /Madison
    http://fashiontalesblog.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Mira. It was a great brunch!
    No problem, if you need help just e-mail me, (madd@berlin.com) opening an image is actually very easy, so just let me know.
    xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Imogen! I really appreciate your comment dear. This was a lot of fun to create! 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Stephanie! Yes, that's totally understandable for flats = comfort! 🙂

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  • Dressed with soul says:

    Liebe Madison, ich bin begeistert von Deiner maritimen Dekoration! Besonders auch deswegen, weil Du alles selber gemacht hast – Du bist wirklich kreativ und geschickt <3 Deine Gäste haben sich sicher sehr geehrt gefühlt, ich finde es nämlich sehr liebevoll und herzlich von Dir, dass Du Gästen so eine schöne Tischdekoration bietest.

    Ich wünsche Dir eine tolle Woche!

    Alles Liebe, Rena

    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you so much! It&#39s fun to have a little different style of party and it&#39s very easy to make it custom to your style. Thanks for your comment.

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Sam! Enjoy the weekend!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Ahh, yes, I love that! Thanks Erika! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    I&#39m glad that you liked it as well Lilli. Thanks for your sweet comments always. xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks!

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks! Yes, you can make it as easy or as complicated as you like. Perfect for summer! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks so much Anouka! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you! Ah, yes seafood is always good in our home! 🙂 I can smell the grilled scallops and lobster now!
    Have a lovely week!
    /Madison
    http://fashiontalesblog.com

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thank you Mira. It was a great brunch!
    No problem, if you need help just e-mail me, (madd@berlin.com) opening an image is actually very easy, so just let me know.
    xx/Madison

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Imogen! I really appreciate your comment dear. This was a lot of fun to create! 🙂 xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Stephanie! Yes, that&#39s totally understandable for flats = comfort! 🙂

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Danke Lola! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Arash! Yes, absolutely, I choose my brand collaborations carefully, most times I try to select brands that have not had many blogger collabs or any at all. I also like to introduce some new brands that have a unique story–it's always personal to me. There is always a reason for my partnerships and I'm glad that you noticed that as well.

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  • Lola -Finn says:

    Das ist sooooo cool!!! 🙂 Was für eine tolle Idee! 😀
    Liebe Grüße aus München

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  • Dressed with soul says:

    Liebe Madison, ich bin begeistert von Deiner maritimen Dekoration! Besonders auch deswegen, weil Du alles selber gemacht hast – Du bist wirklich kreativ und geschickt <3 Deine Gäste haben sich sicher sehr geehrt gefühlt, ich finde es nämlich sehr liebevoll und herzlich von Dir, dass Du Gästen so eine schöne Tischdekoration bietest.

    Ich wünsche Dir eine tolle Woche!

    Alles Liebe, Rena

    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  • Mira Devils says:

    Wow Madison it's so beautiful! The centrepiece looks amazing. I don't believe it's easy to make but definitely worth a try. I should probably ask you for help with PS. I have already improved last year I was wondering how to open a photo with PS. I tried for hours and failed 😀
    Happy Sunday!!

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  • Hoda Katebi says:

    SUCH a neat centerpiece! You're so crafty!! This is making me hungry for seafood! 😀

    <(') Hoda || JooJoo Azad ~ Free Bird

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Danke Lola! xx

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  • Ladyofashion says:

    Thanks Arash! Yes, absolutely, I choose my brand collaborations carefully, most times I try to select brands that have not had many blogger collabs or any at all. I also like to introduce some new brands that have a unique story–it&#39s always personal to me. There is always a reason for my partnerships and I&#39m glad that you noticed that as well.

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  • Arash Mazinani says:

    I loved the flats outfit with the hat and striped tee, a really cool and chic casual outfit. Very summer! I like that you pick the brands you collaborate with very carefully and there's always a reason behind why you're showcasing a brand.

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  • Mira Devils says:

    Wow Madison it&#39s so beautiful! The centrepiece looks amazing. I don&#39t believe it&#39s easy to make but definitely worth a try. I should probably ask you for help with PS. I have already improved last year I was wondering how to open a photo with PS. I tried for hours and failed 😀
    Happy Sunday!!

    xx Mira

    http://www.glamdevils.com

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  • Hoda Katebi says:

    SUCH a neat centerpiece! You&#39re so crafty!! This is making me hungry for seafood! 😀

    <(&#39) Hoda || JooJoo Azad ~ Free Bird

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  • Arash Mazinani says:

    I loved the flats outfit with the hat and striped tee, a really cool and chic casual outfit. Very summer! I like that you pick the brands you collaborate with very carefully and there&#39s always a reason behind why you&#39re showcasing a brand.

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  • Dale Janee says:

    I love all the nautical inspiration and I can totally relate to loving all of the beach items during the summer!! Navy and white is my favorite combo! Thank you for sharing

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  • Dale Janee says:

    I love all the nautical inspiration and I can totally relate to loving all of the beach items during the summer!! Navy and white is my favorite combo! Thank you for sharing

    xoDale
    http://www.savvyspice.com

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  • Kati says:

    You are always so creative with table decoration!

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    -Kati

    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • Natalia says:

    So beautiful and creative! You did a fantastic job! x

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  • AlexisGrace says:

    What a fun table setting! Definitely wish I had some sort of dinner party coming up to create my own…

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    I love these, so perfect for a nautical themed event and extremely creative, thats amazing! Thanks for your kind visit, hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

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  • Kati says:

    You are always so creative with table decoration!

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    -Kati

    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    This is too beautiful, Madison – it makes me think of the Hamptons!!

    xx

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  • Shybiker says:

    Wow, you're so creative.

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  • Anouka says:

    I just like plain black pumps that go with any outfit.

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  • Anouka says:

    Wow, so pretty and original! I really love the theme and how you created it.

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  • Natalia says:

    So beautiful and creative! You did a fantastic job! x

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  • AlexisGrace says:

    What a fun table setting! Definitely wish I had some sort of dinner party coming up to create my own…

    ~Alexis Grace of North On Harper

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  • Sam @ Frills & Thrills says:

    I love these, so perfect for a nautical themed event and extremely creative, thats amazing! Thanks for your kind visit, hope you&#39re having a wonderful weekend.

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  • Busola Coutts says:

    Okay, you just won the DIY queen contest, Now that is really nice and your work is pleasantly neat. Well done.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  • Erika Sorocco says:

    This is too beautiful, Madison – it makes me think of the Hamptons!!

    xx

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  • Shybiker says:

    Wow, you&#39re so creative.

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  • Anouka says:

    I just like plain black pumps that go with any outfit.

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  • Anouka says:

    Wow, so pretty and original! I really love the theme and how you created it.

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  • Busola Coutts says:

    Okay, you just won the DIY queen contest, Now that is really nice and your work is pleasantly neat. Well done.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  • Bikbik & Roro says:

    O, this is brilliant! I love anything sea or nautical related, and I'd love to attend a party decorated like this 🙂

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  • the-loudmouth.com says:

    Work it girl! Now that I'm pregnant and working from home, it's flats all the way for me baby!

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  • Imogen says:

    This is quite literally the most gorgeous table setting I have ever seen. It is fun, has so much character, is unique and creative and is super stylish. I want this for my house.

    http://tia-cherie.blogspot.com

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  • Bikbik & Roro says:

    O, this is brilliant! I love anything sea or nautical related, and I&#39d love to attend a party decorated like this 🙂

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  • francesca r says:

    Wowww great job!!!! I love it!

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  • Imogen says:

    This is quite literally the most gorgeous table setting I have ever seen. It is fun, has so much character, is unique and creative and is super stylish. I want this for my house.

    http://tia-cherie.blogspot.com

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  • Allie Mackin says:

    Hey that is a great idea, and not hard to do.This will be perfect for me when I move to Long Beach.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    ww.allienyc.com

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  • DemiMist says:

    You're very creative!!!

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  • Glam up your Lifestyle says:

    Ach die Dekoration ist so schön, alles ist so typisch für den Sommer. Der gedeckt Tisch sieht sehr einladend aus. Gut gemacht, liebe Madison. Schönes Wochenende

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  • Daniella says:

    Oh wow this looks amazing Madison! You are so creative my dear, love it!! 🙂

    Take care,
    Daniella xox

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  • Lilli says:

    You have been so great Madison! Cant believe how much beautiful it is, well done dear! And the final table is so lovely, perfect for the upcoming summer! Happy weekend, many kisses! xo

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  • Paolo The Look Lover says:

    Ciao!!
    Lovely photos and place!!
    Thanks a lot for your G+ about my bracelets…if you want to buy one for you or to make a gift, write me at my e-mail address!!
    Have a nice day,kiss!!!
    Paolo

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  • Vix Brearley says:

    That's just fab! I'd love to be at guest! x

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  • Chrissie says:

    Love this maritim-style :)!!!!

    LG aus der EDELFABRIK
    Chrissie

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  • Allie Mackin says:

    Hey that is a great idea, and not hard to do.This will be perfect for me when I move to Long Beach.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
    ww.allienyc.com

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