Beach Decorating Blog

Have the back to school blues? Maybe it's a good time to think about a freshen up (clean up!) in your entry or mudroom to get ready for Autumn beach fun and back packs?(Source: Coastal Living)Here are a few tips (and a few room images!) that might inspire a new look at your beach home to greet Autumn with minimal cost and just a little re-organizing to create a welcoming space.(Check out the Hooks! Anchor Hooks on our site)Step One - Start with a clean slate!Source: House of TurquoiseDe-Clutteri … read more

There's just something incredibly romantic about a vintage wooden speed boat... Chrome so polished it literally sparkles in the sun, the mahogany so finely sanded smooth and then finished with that 5th coat of clear varnish that you can't keep your hands from touching it...The soft rumble from the engine as you untie the lines from the dock... Don't you agree?Ah.... how perfect!  Maybe a little champagne and cheese picnic on board?Someday maybe, but in the meantime we can dream!Or jus … read more

Summer fun! We are big fans of lobster dinnerware and glassware - perfect for showing off your entertaining, and gourmet skills to your guests at your coastal home. Take a peek at our new glassware and our favorite Italian Dinnerware from Abbiamo Tutto, they match perfectly.  Don't miss our fun slate and marble serving pieces too!1.  Our New Lobster Pod Glassware! Wine Glasses, Stemless Tumblers, Barware and a fabulous Cocktails PitcherWe LOVE these lobster etched glassware and ba … read more

Did you see our Rugby Striped Rug featured in the June 2017 HGTV Magazine? A fun beach bedroom, inspired with a California Surfer Vibe - perfect for a casual, lifestyle at the beach! We have some great decor ideas to help you recreate this look! 1. Rugby Striped Rug- these are fabulous rugs, and super durable in 100% polyester. Can be used Indoor, or outdoor, and can clean up with just a little soap and water. (and the hose!)  Our Blue Modern Retreat Rug would be a great opti … read more

We are so lucky to have one of our new spring pillows featured in this summer's issue of Romantic Home Magazine. The July 2017 issue is totally devoted to "Coastal Charm" - just our kind of decorating!Find us in the "Beach Bliss " article on pages 12-15...It's hard to tell from the image in the magazine and on our site, but this pillow has tiny seed pearls sewn onto the soft burlap giving it an extra special touch, and it's finished with carved wooden buttons on the back. Super cute and best se … read more