Beach Decorating Blog

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

So excited to see how designer, Kristy Siebert, styled our Hugo Lantern in her "August in the Family Room" post on her lovely design blog - Starfish Cottage. We love how she's created a new look in her family room using cool neutrals with soft linens and knits, all in white and taupe shades. Perfect for creating a summer to fall transitional coastal room!Great design advice from Kristy: "I also like a touch of black in every room- it really helps to “ground” all my whites and keeps the … read more

Oh my goodness! So incredibly yummy, and unlike some other sangria recipes, this summer favorite fresh peach and wild coastal blackberry wine cocktail is a snap to make and can be served right away.Here's what you will need to serve 4-6 friends!2 to 3 fresh sliced peaches1/2 -1 cup fresh blackberries (I like more!)3/4 cup peach or apricot brandy1 bottle chilled Moscato wine1 liter chilled peach seltzer waterTip: I love vintage canning jars for all kinds of things - perfect idea for "summer on t … read more

Oysters are not my favorite....  But, I do like their natural ocean-shell beauty, and I do like to indulge that handsome husband of mine. So, today we will pack up our picnic basket and will hop in our car to take a drive along our California coast to Davenport on Hwy 1, just a tiny bit north of Santa Cruz.  A great way to celebrate his love of oysters on the upcoming National Oyster Day! (I love stopping here in Davenport to take pics of the "Sharks Tooth" - am always amazed … read more