Beach Decorating Blog

We would like to believe the mythology of the Sand Dollar, claiming that these beautiful round shells represent coins lost by mermaids... but it's probably only a legend. (darn it!)  But, discovering these little treasures along the shore is still a very lucky find - especially when you find one that has not been broken. Which is why we are so excited about finding our new etched Sand Dollar Glassware Collection! The iconic seashell design by Rolf Glass uses two engraving tec … read more

Can I tell you about the magic in Meyer Lemons? These special citrus fruits are at their peak in the colder winter months and perfect for so many goodies. Full of summer sunshine flavor in the middle of winter!Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I had never even heard of a Meyer Lemon. Here in California, they grow almost like wild in our neighbors' backyards - sweet, juicy and plump with a tangy lemon-orange flavor.  One of our friends had so lemons on her overloaded tree, that they … read more

Pair a punchy orange with a dark navy blue for a dramatic effect that brings energy and excitement into your beach home during the fall and winter months! Helps to bring a little warmth while you wait patiently for spring...Orange and blue are opposite each other on the color wheel and – like yin and yang – these seemingly contrary colors are actually complementary! Orange is an intense color that brings vibrancy and warmth into any space. It evokes feelings of joy and happiness – like a g … read more

Can we tell you how excited that the Pantone Color Institute chose Classic Blue for the 2020 Color of the Year? It's simply the perfect shade for all kinds of beach home environments!(pic from 2020 HGTV Dream Home!)Rope Mirrors and Striped Blue Rug can be found on our siteAccording to the team at Pantone:"A timeless and enduring blue hue, Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking Classic Blue highlig … read more

From Charlie Hicks - so fun with pink flamingos and surfboards!Oh my gosh - we are simply overwhelmed with the response and all of the stunning Coastal Christmas Tree Submissions for our 2019 annual holiday drawing!  Have to show you a few more of these gorgeous creations...Cannot thank you all enough for sharing and inviting us into your homes to take a peek!From Kelly ArklesCheck out her story - "The inspiration for my tree is my love of the Family Islands of the Bahamas. This year, speci … read more