Friday, March 20, 2009

IT'S NOT JUST FOR MOLLUSKS ANYMORE.....


Photo courtesy of pointclickhome

Now available: shell habitats for humans. You don't have to be a slimy little creature who carries your home on your back to inhabit a shell. This errr....custom beauty is an actual home located in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. What do you think? Nice little place to "conch" out at the end of the day or a serious aesthetic infraction? You've got to admit, it's NOT generic. I guess it's a sort of modern-day Mexican take on the idea of the architectural "folly" popular in Europe a couple of centuries ago.

I hope you all have a fantastic and restful weekend!

P.S. The pun police will be issuing a warrant for my arrest, I know.

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35 comments:

  1. Porchlight InteriorsMarch 20, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Looks like a redesign of the Flintstones house. Very cute. Hayley

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  2. Porchlight InteriorsMarch 20, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    Not usually into novelty houses but this has a certain charm and would probably make a great holiday house! Have a great weekend! Tracey xx

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  3. vicki archerMarch 20, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    I am not sure about forever living with my home on my back but for a weekend in Mexico, I am in. Have fun this weekend Anne, xv.

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  4. DebraMarch 20, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    I bet whoever lives there is 'happy as a clam'... o.k., sorry! Have a great weekend Anne.

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  5. Kathleen EllisMarch 20, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Hmmmmm....I'm not sure what to say...it reminds me of something I'd see on SpongeBob SquarePants...not that I watch it, but my son used to.

    Happy spring!
    ;-D

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  6. Beth ConnollyMarch 20, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Oh Anne, it is so Tony Duquette. I adore it. I think shells are stunning and I have quite a collection. I think the sea urchin is so gorgeous and my favorite food in the world. I would incorporate a sea urchin in this design. I must save this picture. Thanks-you have a great weekend too!

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  7. AEOTMarch 20, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Looks very Guadi-esqe. Not my first choice, but interesting I suppose! It would be no fun if we were all the same type.

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  8. A Gift Wrapped LifeMarch 20, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    hmmmmmmm.......I simply can't decide but you make it sound like fun to "conch" out here. Too funny and it is warm and tropical there, so what's not to like.
    Have a great weekend.

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  9. LeciawpMarch 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Makes me smile! To each their own, right? Happy weekend Anne! xo

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  10. hmstrjamMarch 20, 2009 at 11:35 AM

    i love that white and blue plus the pigeons could sit on all those little shell ledges!

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  11. a.March 20, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Cute - I love it!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Well it looks fun and the owner must be creative.

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  13. JillMarch 20, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    Wasn't it the movie Dr. Doolittle that had a huge shell home on the back of a snail? I was in love with it the first time I saw it as a child. Great post. I would love a home like that...now if it could be wired to have soothing wave sounds piped thruout, that would be perfection! I guess an ocean break outside would do!!

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  14. PascaleMarch 20, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Quelle superbe maison! j'adore, elle est si originale.

    Pascale

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  15. HeatherMarch 20, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    I'm not sure it would be my first choice to own, but it would make for great vacation photos!

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  16. Creations by Marie Antoinette and Edie MarieMarch 20, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Well I think its just to kool.I like it.And I'm not slimmy at all.XXOO Marie Antionette

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  17. Renée FinbergMarch 20, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    HOW FUN !!!!!

    dreamy.
    i think it fab.

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  18. Femin SusanMarch 20, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    that's a great house.

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  19. Purple FlowersMarch 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    What a fun house that would be to live in for a week or two? I love the creativity!

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  20. JoyceMarch 20, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Do you think they had too many margaritas when they designed this house? Or maybe I did, cuz I kind of like it for a second home. Thanks Anne for sharing! Have a golden weekend!

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  21. tinkaliciousMarch 20, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Quite the spectacle! but still in good taste!

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  22. KarenaMarch 20, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    How cute!! I think it is fun for a vacation home!

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  23. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutMarch 21, 2009 at 5:54 AM

    Hey...ya gotta give 'em gold stars for uniquness...no??

    Conched out...love it!

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  24. pve designMarch 21, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Ok, now how much does one have to "shell out" to "conch" there, lots of "jumbo shrimp" - for a pearl of a shell. I sort of like it. It would be easy to give directions for guests to "coral" too.

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  25. Linda in AZ *March 21, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    * OMG... I, um, well... I mean... um, it's F-U-N, I guess! Come to think of it, one might pay to stay there for a light-hearted, silly n' fun weekend, but to BUY as a vacation house? Um... wellllllll..... ANYhoo, THANKS for sharing this, kiddo!!! Smiles, Linda ***

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  26. UnknownMarch 21, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Hmm, not too sure on the idea of living in a theme park. I like the curves, but it all feels a little overdone.

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  27. AnonymousMarch 22, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I would love to live in that house...well, for awhile - how fun. But I would be happy in just about little vacation spot in Mexico. Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Mary-LaureMarch 22, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I love how crazy it is... And that blue sky!

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  29. MuffyMarch 23, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    I can't lie. I kind of LOOOOOVE it!!!!

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  30. NicoleMarch 24, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Ahhhhh ... that is a TRIP! How funny. Some sort of amusement park attraction of a house. I don't think I could live there.

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  31. MissBlissMarch 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    I love it! The white house and blue sky are so Greece, and it reminds me of a sea shell sculpture in front of a Key West high school. Very good call! I 'd love to live there and swim in the pool!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 26, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    I think it's adorable.
    What a fun little vacation spot!

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  33. THE BEACH POSTMarch 26, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Fresh idea for Wasaga Beach! (I think)

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  34. No Sacrifice BagsApril 4, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    As a vacation home, I would love to own this house.
    I have never seen anything like it, just fabulous!

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  35. Sara KempffApril 20, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    yay! my husband and i saw this house on a moped ride through the island! it was 140 degrees & i was 6 months pregnant and holding on for dear life!

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