The Pineapple has long been the Caribbean symbol of hospitality, and I think its a glorious addition to any home.
Christopher Columbus first found pineapples in the Caribbean and brought them back to Spain, they were also used by sailors to fight off scurvy.
Pineapples at that time were rare & expensive in Europe and America and often adorned extravagant parties as a symbol of wealth and status.
The English were the ones to actually name the pineapple because it looked similar to a pine cone, and Hawaii is now the largest producer of pineapples.
A pineapple takes 18 months to grow and belongs to the Bromeliad family.
So now you know a little more about the magnificent pineapple, but do you know that it makes an amazing interior decoration?
The pineapple has long been used as a favorite architectural and decorative motif, sculpted on buildings, painted on furniture, woven in textiles, even adorning the top of the men's Wimbledon trophy.
And still its longevity endures.
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Christopher Columbus first found pineapples in the Caribbean and brought them back to Spain, they were also used by sailors to fight off scurvy.
Pineapples at that time were rare & expensive in Europe and America and often adorned extravagant parties as a symbol of wealth and status.
The English were the ones to actually name the pineapple because it looked similar to a pine cone, and Hawaii is now the largest producer of pineapples.
A pineapple takes 18 months to grow and belongs to the Bromeliad family.
So now you know a little more about the magnificent pineapple, but do you know that it makes an amazing interior decoration?
The pineapple has long been used as a favorite architectural and decorative motif, sculpted on buildings, painted on furniture, woven in textiles, even adorning the top of the men's Wimbledon trophy.
And still its longevity endures.
India Hicks uses pineapples in her decorating
to instantly give that island feel.
Pineapple fabric
by Tommy Bahama
Love this wallpaper!
from Pinterest
Pineapple canister
from Island Collections
More use of the pineapple by India Hicks
How cute is this clutch?
from Kate Spade
Small pineapples as table decoration
from Pinterest
Pineapple napkin rings
from My Island Home
Crystal paperweight/candle holder
from My Island Home
India Hicks dining room table setting
complete with a showcased pineapple
Pineapple lamp
from My Island Home
Now here's a pair of shoes
from Pinterest
Pineapple candle Holders
from Pink Pearls
what an amazing dress!
from Pinterest
Pineapple cushion
from Outer Banks Trading Co.
Happy Island Styling.
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ReplyDeleteA pineapple takes 18 months to grow and belongs to the Bromeliad family.thanx for sharing