Beach Decorating Blog

Indigo Blue ...magical lyrical words signifying an exciting romance, old world charm and the rich iridescent navy blue found in sea shells..The deep blue of stormy seas...The inky blue-blackness of an autumn moonlit night...Mystery....Love...What do you think?  Here are twelve spaces that we adore for our Indigo-Navy Blue Obsession!Whether you want to try a little or a lot of rich blue in a room - we had a great time compiling these fabulous spaces! All of the image sources and more ideas c … read more

Maybe it's because we are originally from the grey, rainy Pacific Northwest that I simply crave warm color in our home to escape the low flying clouds, or maybe it's just because orange is my go-to for adding a quick splash of bold coastal color to a space that needs an instant lift.  Orange is the color of ocean sunsets, seaside sunrises, Florida seashells and the gorgeousness of fall on the coast....Take a peek at the coastal spaces that we've been collecting to inspire -   … read more

Artist Kolene Spicher has an unique style and flair with her absolutely incredible art creations that is easily recognizable. She is known for her magical and charismatic mermaids and fantastical nautical art pieces.  It's difficult for us to choose just one of her wonderfully drawn, numbered and signed editions.One of Kolene's favorite places is the island of Nantucket, located 30 miles out to sea off the coast of Cape Cod where she showcases her original artwork. Kolene's originals a … read more

As the weather turns cooler and the fog starts rolling back in, I am always drawn to driftwood-like colors mixed with soft shades of blue in coastal home decor. Our team has been been thinking about all of the ways that you could blend in the natural shades of sand, driftwood and waves to create an autumn look for a seaside home. We think we have some fun ideas to show you. Easy to accomplish a fall "seaside" look without a lot of expense! Fall is a time when we start living more inside tha … read more

It's been a little bit foggy here, but I see sunshine on the Pacific Ocean Horizon - we will be making up some Dark and Stormy's for cocktail hour tonight! So yummy and super easy to make. The Dark and Stormy has been our go-to cocktail for the summer - love the refreshing taste of ginger beer combined with rum and fresh lime.  A classic "can't miss" drink that looks impressive and tastes so delish.A tropical treat for a hot  August night... P.S. Shown with just a small portion of … read more