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Dreaming of the Caribbean
Who doesn't dream of a vacation in the Caribbean? White sandy beaches, turquoise water, flowers in all colors .... Even if you can't go there yourself, our cheerful decorating ideas and fashionable accessories will create a Caribbean feeling for your home!
Photos: Artur Müller/Uzwei Fotodesign. Production: Claudia Rießland.
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Hanging around
Time out! Dreaming and relaxing ... Believe it or not – this hammock was made from placemats. The cords are dyed in your favorite color. Thong sandals: Pons Quintana
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Beach bag
Leather flowers turn a simple straw bag into an island-hopper's dream! Just copy the flower shape and trace it onto colored leather. Glue the flowers in place with textile glue (Gütermann), add leather bands (Rayher) – and you're done! Bags: Fabrizio
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A sea of candles
What the fastest way to the islands? Simply decorate purchased coconut candles with flower garlands (Falksson)!
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Tray
There's nothing nicer than a cool drink on a hot summer's day. Carry your drinks into garden with this bright, colorful tray. It won't take long to paint it with acrylic paint! Glasses: Rice; spoons: Koziol; bowls: IHR
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Tunic
A last-minute hit! Sew this tunic in batik look in a flash, before you leave on vacation! Burda sizes 34 – 40
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String of pearls
String beads on elastic thread (beads and thread from Rayher) and knot the ends of the thread together. Then start with the next necklace – the more necklaces the better! Artificial flowers and satin ribbons heighten the cheerful look.
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Beach bar
Tropical fruits, coconut milk, and Piña Colada – they all taste best when you and your guests are seated on stools with Caribbean flair! Round stool: Taj Wood & Scherer; side table: Blessing & Overbeck; bowls: IHR
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Cushions
Relax! These cushions are so easy to make, you'll have trouble stopping ... Quilt: Taj Wood & Scherer; straw mat: Ikea
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Pretty pareo
Wrap it around your hips or wear it like a dress – a pareo is perfect for the beach! (size is variable)
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Earrings
For each of these earrings, an end cap is slipped over an eye pin, then a bead is added and held in place with a second end cap (all from Rayher). An ear wire is attached to one end and an artificial flower and 6 pieces of chain embellish the opposite end.
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Key ring
Pretty and practical. Hang your keys on this fantastic key ring and they'll be easy to find – even in the largest bag!
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Flowers and flip-flops
Opulent artificial flowers and a little glue turn purchased flip-flops into vacation footwear.
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Shady dreams
The sun is blazing and the mercury is climbing – who cares! Just drape a patio umbrella (Ikea) with mosquito netting (Tesa) with sewn-on ribbons and flower garlands – and lay down in the shade! Stool Blessing &Overbeck; bowl: OBI
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| Two versatile zippered jackets for everyday wear. View A is great for leisure ... |
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