Tropic Blue
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Mother Nature does a hell of a job decorating for parties. Autumn events are surrounded by leaves she's painted with magnificent colors. Her winter snow glistening under ice-blue skies adds sparkle to a special moment. What glory she brings to spring events when trees and grass emerge freshly green and a fantasy of flowers blooms all around us. Oh, but Mother Nature clearly spends her summers by the ocean. Sun, sand and the gentle surf kissing the shore create a diverse atmosphere that brings romance to weddings on one end of the beach and playful, tropical delight to a clambake or family reunion celebration on the other.
With shifting sands and the ever-changing sea, the one beach-party constant is the bounty of beautiful options you have for decorating your event tables. Here are five simple beach centerpieces designed to grace your tables with seaside style.
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Sea Glass Luminaria
Beaches are usually breezy, so it's hard to keep candles lit. If your event is going to be held al fresco, and you want the soft glow of candles on your tables, you'll need luminaria to light up your night. Sea glass luminaria are decoratively sculpted, translucent glass bowls that come in ocean blue, sea-foam white and tropic-seas green-just made for a bash on the beach. Scatter "crushed ice" glass chips in matching colors around the luminaria. Put tea candles or votive candles inside the luminaria, and your table tops will shine.
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Seashell-Shaped Floating Candles
An indoor event by the sea is the ideal spot for candlelight. And how easy is this? Fill a shallow, decorative glass or ceramic bowl with water and float several seashell-shaped floating candles. You can also find floating orchid candles, too. For an unusual touch, color the water with food coloring. Sprinkle small seashells around the bowl. Done
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Conch Shell with Flowers
Conch shells are those really large seashells that people hold up to their ears to hear the sound of the sea. You can purchase them online or in a souvenir shop by the ocean. Set the shell in the center of the table with the wide opening facing up. Fill it with your favorite flowers and greens. Once again, you can scatter "crushed ice" smooth-glass chips in colors matching the shell or your flowers.
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Mini Lanterns with Tea Lights
There are several ways to use classic, metal mini-lanterns in your centerpiece designs. Find large, decorative plates that match your décor and spread a layer of dry, white sand on the top. Place two or three mini-lanterns with tea lights in the sand, and scatter seashells or tropical flowers in the sand around the lanterns.
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Pillar Candles in Sand
You'll need to be indoors for pillar candles, but what a dramatic look they create! Stand several pillar candles of various heights and shapes (round and square) on a decorative plate or shallow bowl filled with sand or "crushed ice" glass chips. Circle the plate or bowl with tropical flowers or seashells.
You'll be surprised how simple it is to create beach centerpieces your guests will admire, and they'll never know you had fun making them! Just put your beachcombing skills to work for the sand, the seashells and the inspiration!
This article was brought to you by Centerpiece Studio, a centerpiece boutique located online specializing in unique, ready-made beach centerpieces and centerpiece components for do-it-yourself designs to enhance weddings, bridal showers, baby showers, dinner parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties and other life events.
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Tropic Rhapsody $14.99 Track Listing: 1. I'll Weave a Lei of Stars for You, 2. Silhouette Hula, 3. Kaimana Hila, 4. Blue Hawai'i, 5. Red Sails in the Sunset, 6. Sweet Leilani, 7. Beyond the Reef, 8. Tahauala, 9. Pagan Love Song, 10. Hanalei Moon, 11. On a Tropic Night, 12. Aloha 'Oe |
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A Red-Billed Tropic Bird Flying in a Cobalt Blue Sky $39.99 Ralph Lee Hopkins A Red-Billed Tropic Bird Flying in a Cobalt Blue Sky - Photographic Print |
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Marmot Stride LS (Women's) - Tropic Blue $42.45 This long sleeve shirt is made from soft, breathable, light weight fabric. Features UPF 50 protection, mesh panels, and reflective logos. Available Colors: Rocket Red, True Black, Tropic Blue, Dark Steel. |
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Tropic $17.99 Claudia Ancilotti Tropic - Art Print |
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Reef - Reef Tropic 3 Boardshort (Blue) - Apparel $14.99 6pm.com is proud to offer the Reef - Reef Tropic 3 Boardshort (Blue) - Apparel: Ride the waves in this Reef Tropic Boardshort. ; Adjustable drawcord with hook-and-loop waist. ; Hook-and-loop flap pocket at rear right. ; Drain hole at pocket. ; Reef logo embroidery at pocket. ; Contrast logo and stripe at hips. ; 100% polyester. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. ; Outseam: 10 in ; Inseam: 3 in ; Front Rise: 8 in ; Back Rise: 12 in ; Leg Opening: 24 in |
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Papilion R074300060323100Y .25 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 100 Yards Tropic Blue $22.62 This is single face satin. This is washable. 100 Yards (91.44 m). Width: 1/4. Color: Tropic Blue. Makes for an excellent gift idea. |
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Papilion R074300090323100Y .38 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 100 Yards Tropic Blue $22.75 Width: 3/8. Color: Tropic Blue. 100 yards (91.44 m). This is single face satin. This is washable. Makes for an excellent gift idea. |
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Papilion R074300120323100Y .5 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 100 Yards Tropic Blue $24.44 This is single face satin. This is washable. Makes for an excellent gift idea. Adding style and value. Dimensions: 1/2 x 100 yards. Color: Tropic Blue. |
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Papilion R074300160323100Y .63 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 100 Yards Tropic Blue $24.96 This is single face satin. This is washable. Dimensions: 5/8. Color: Tropic Blue. 100 yards. Adding style and value. Makes for an excellent gift idea. |
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Papilion R07430209032320YD .38 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 20 Yards Tropic Blue $18.72 Width: 3/8. Color: Tropic Blue. This is Single Face Satin. This is washable. 20 Yards. Makes for an excellent gift idea. Adding style and value. |
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Papilion R07430223032320YD .88 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 20 Yards Tropic Blue $20.02 Width: 7/8. Color: Tropic Blue. 20 Yards (18.288 m). This is Single Face Satin. This is washable. Makes for an excellent gift idea. |
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Papilion R07430538032350YD 1.5 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 50 Yards Tropic Blue $26.78 This is single face satin. This is washable. Adding style and value. Color: Tropic Blue. Width: 11/2. 50 Yards. Makes for an excellent gift idea. |
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Marmot Crissy SS (Women's) - Tropic Blue $35.45 This scoop neck short sleeve tee shirt is made from a soft breathable light weight performance knit fabric that is quick-drying and features flat locked seams for added comfort. Available Colors: Black, True Black, Tropic Blue, Sulphur, Croqus, Paradise Green, True White. |
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Marmot Speed Short (Women's) - Tropic Blue $44.95 Ultralight and built for speed, this running short is made from stretch-woven performance fabric that's durable with plenty of give. Mesh side panels and interior COOLMAX gusset liner provide excellent breathability and mobility when cranking out sprints. Available Colors: Tropic Blue, Valor Purple. |
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Teresa Bright - Tropic Rhapsody * $39.32 Disc 1:I`ll Weave a Lei of Stars for YouSilhouette HulaKaimana HilaBlue Hawai`iRed Sails in the SunsetSweet LeilaniBeyond the ReefTahaualaPagan Love SongHanalei MoonOn a Tropic NightAloha `Oe |
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Patagonia - Tropic Comfort Crew (Modern Blue) - Apparel $30.99 6pm.com is proud to offer the Patagonia - Tropic Comfort Crew (Modern Blue) - Apparel: Enjoy the cool, rushing waters and the endless sunny beaches when you keep it light and fun. ; Crew neck. ; Chest zip pocket. ; Thumb hole features. ; Straight hem. ; 100% polyester. ; Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. ; Imported. ; Length: 32 in ; Product measurements were taken using size LG. Please note that measurements may vary by size. |
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Marmot Crissy Tank (Women's) - Tropic Blue $32.45 For women who are serious about their sports, this bra-friendly tank clearly fits the bill. Made from a super comfortable lightweight performance fabric with flat-locked seams that never irritate, this shirt is more than ready for anything you (or your competition) can dish out. Available Colors: True Black, Tropic Blue, Flash Orange. |
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Tropic of Cancer $11.99 Tropic of Cancer |
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Tropic Rot, The $10.49 Tropic Rot, The |
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Ghost Tropic $7.49 Ghost Tropic |
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Papilion R07430206032320YD .25 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 20 Yards Tropic Blue $18.46 1/4 single face (single sided) Tropic Blue color satin ribbon in spools of 20 yards. Tropic Blue satin ribbon is ideal for garments packaging bridal and wedding use as well as arts and crafts and scrapbooking. Width: 1/4 (6.35 mm). Single Face Ribbon. 100 Polyester. 1 Roll = 20 Yards. Washable / Dry Cleanable. |
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Papilion R07430212032320YD .5 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 20 Yards Tropic Blue $19.11 1/2 single face (single sided) Tropic Blue color satin ribbon in spools of 20 yards. Tropic Blue satin ribbon is ideal for garments packaging bridal and wedding use as well as arts and crafts and scrapbooking. Width: 1/2 (12.7 mm). Single Face Ribbon. 100 Polyester. 1 Roll = 20 Yards. Washable / Dry Cleanable. |
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Papilion R07430216032320YD .63 in. SingleFace Satin Ribbon 20 Yards Tropic Blue $19.24 5/8 Single face (single sided) Tropic Blue color satin ribbon in spools of 20 yards. Tropic Blue satin ribbon is ideal for garments packaging bridal and wedding use as well as arts and crafts and scrapbooking. Width: 5/8 (15.87 mm). Single Face Ribbon. 100 Polyester. 1 Roll = 20 Yards. Washable / Dry Cleanable. |
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Papilion R07440303032330YD .13 in. DoubleFace Satin Ribbon 30 Yards Tropic Blue $18.72 1/8 double face (double sided) Tropic Blue color satin ribbon in spools of 30 yards. Tropic Blue satin ribbon is ideal for garments packaging bridal and wedding use as well as arts and crafts and scrapbooking. Width: 1/8 (3.17 mm). Double Face Ribbon. 100 Polyester. 1 Roll = 30 Yards. Washable / Dry Cleanable. |
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Papilion R074408030323500Y .13 in. DoubleFace Satin Ribbon 500 Yards Tropic Blue $40.95 1/8 Double face (double sided) Tropic Blue color satin ribbon in spools of 500 yards. Tropic Blue satin ribbon is ideal for garments packaging bridal and wedding use as well as arts and crafts and scrapbooking. Width: 1/8 (3.17 mm). Double Face Ribbon. 100 Polyester. 1 Roll = 500 Yards (457.2 Meters). Washable / Dry Cleanable. |
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Kangol Tropic 504 Ventair - Light Blue $33.95 An iconic Kangol classic, with the Ventair pattern around the outer edge, the 504 Ventair Cap has remained fresh since it was introduced in the early '80's. The 504 cap gets its name from the number assigned to the original block shape on which it was made. Tropic yarn is Kangol's traditional polyester blend, and is a warm weather yarn that has been a staple in the collection since the 1970's. Available Colors: Scarlet, Black, White, Beige, Brown, Natural, Navy, Charcoal, Grey, Light Beige, Light Blue, Army Green. |
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Ozone Tropic Blooms (Women's) - Blue $25.45 Your feet have never looked, or smelled so good! Available Colors: Violet, Black, Blue. |
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Spring Step Tropic Sandals, Wedges Women Blue Combo Leather $64 Express your inner artist with the Spring Step Tropic women's wedge sandal. Thiscomfortable women's slide sandal has a leather upper for durability anda leather lining for a smooth feel. The hand painted details andleather flower and leaf accents bring artwork to your feet. Made inItaly, this Spring Step sandal features a deeply cushionedfootbed and shock-absorbing rubber sole for comfort and flexibilitythroughout your day. Wake up your senses with the beautiful Spring Step Tropic. |
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Tropic Thunder $12.49 Tropic Thunder - Masterprint |
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Tropic Isle $59.99 Tropic Isle - Wood Sign |



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