Beach Decorating Blog

Good Morning fellow beach combers! Simply wanted to share a few sea shell decorating ideas that we've gathered over on Pinterest. (SO DARN ADDICTING!)  Spring is here and summer is just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start thinking about bringing the feel of your coast inside with driftwood, shells and found sea glass... Use your beachcombing finds to show off your love of the sea!Here are Ten of my favorite rooms - all full of fun sea shell displays!1. Staircase Shelving.&nbs … read more

 Mother's Day Brunch is the perfect time to enjoy these Spring floral themed cocktails All decked out - pretty in pink! 1. Raspberry Pink Champagne Floats (recipe found at theperennialstyle.com) INGREDIENTS: 2-3 scoops raspberry sorbet 1 cup pink champagne/sparkling wine or cider for a non-alcoholic drink too. fresh raspberries for garnish INSTRUCTIONS: Place scoops of sorbet in large wine glass. Pour champagne over the sorbet. Top with raspberries. Allow to melt while you sip or eat w … read more

Happy Saturday! My go-to for a quick Cinco de Mayo cocktail = Sangria. (I am really not great with tequila... lol)  There are so many ways to create a fabulous conconcotion, just a few simple incredients: wine, local fruit and sometimes a shot of brandy or another fancy liqueur. Here are a few ideas that we've been collecting on our "Cocktails, Anyone?" Pinterest board! Enjoy!! 1. Mint-Melon Sangria from Martha Stewart (looks so yummy!)1/2 honeydew melon1 pound seedless water … read more

It's spring! Time to get outside and enjoy your front porch and show off your coastal home decorating style. So easy to add just a few extra details to make your front porch come alive and ready to welcome guest to your shore home.Start with an indoor-outdoor rug to define the space and then build from there! Check out these ten ideas that we've been collecting for inspiration -1. Classic Coastal! If you are unsure about your style or about creating a new style at your home, stick with blue a … read more

So excited to have my good friend Judy Thorne of "Just Beachy" write a guest blog post for us! She and her husband live steps from the sand in a wonderful house right on Colvos Passage just a tiny bit north of Point Richmond in Gig Harbor, Washington. Tom and I have been very very lucky to have been invited to visit on a few occasions (her husband Gordon makes killer mimosas!) to witness their incredible views of sea lions and salmon....Enjoy Judy's great ideas for decorating with vintage fish … read more