Seaside Gardening

The key to seaside gardening is blending a garden into its surroundings.  Obviously, weather is a very large factor in selecting plants for your seaside retreat.  Plants need to be able to stand up to the harsh winds living by the ocean bring. 

 Day Lillies and Shasta Daisies are two examples of perennials that can stand up to life at the beach! 

 Vinca, Sweet Assylum and Wishbone Flower are a few annuals that do well. 

 In our new garden at the Jersey Shore, shrub roses and hydrangea perform beautifullly. 

 Our section of our little island is home to many pine trees and olive trees appear to do well beside them.  When we designed our beach-side garden, we wanted it to be colorful, yet virtually maintenance free.  So far, so good!

Grasses are a staple in the Northeast seaside areas.  Very little maintenance and can certainly stand up to the winds.  We incorporated an old anchor from a salvage yard into our landscaping. 

Hardscaping in tones of blue-green can mimic the hue of the sea.  Wood is always a natural choice.  We just finished installing a ground level entrace patio out of epe wood which has now become a haven from the sun with a few teak lounge chairs!

The gardens of Nantucket are just amazing!  Something about their naturally-weathered shingles against all of those bright, colorful flowers.

Sconset Cottage

The blue of the Caribbean Sea is a stunning background in and of itself!

Architectural Digest St. Bart's Home

Square Feathers Outdoor Anchor Pillow Collection

  Blue Anchor 24" Pillow

Square Feathers' commitment to design and fabrication is evident in every artfully created accent pillow they design.  Now available for your outdoor space, their Anchor pillow collection will add a classically elegant seaside statement to your patio, deck, or boat.  Available in three comfortable sizes of 24" square, 20" square or a distinctive 14" x 20" rectangular shape.  In your favorite colors:  classic nautical blue, yellow, green or wedgewood.  Constructed of high performance fabric that is waterproof, UVA-friendly and made in the U.S.

Green Anchor Rectangular Pillow

Wedgewood Anchor 20" Pillow

Yellow Anchor 24" Pillow

Featured in Town & Country, Elle Decor, Coastal Living and Southern Accents magazines, to name a few.  Create an outdoor dining experience that will make your guests want to linger over cocktails and the sunset views.  Coastal decor accent pillows offer an easy way to update your space.  We love using different sizes and patterns to give your seaside haven a personal and relaxed ambiance.  Come aboard!

Heavy Seas Ahead!

Country Home Magazine

Love sailing into the sunset?  These nautical bedrooms may be the decorating inspiration you are looking for.  This classically designed bedroom from Country Home will make you believe it is summer all year long!

Coastal Living Magazine

Wooden Whale Plaque

Classic Octopus Pillow

Coastal Living Magazine

Incorporating shades of white will bring the rolling waves to your space.  Use shades of blue to evoke the mysteries of the deep blue sea.

Regatta Wall Clock

Lifeguard Stand Artwork

Coastal Living Magazine

Blue Anchor Hook Pillow

DL Rhein Starfish Pillow

Porthole Mirror

These accessories will give you the relaxing feeling of life on the water and may even bring back memories of that special seaside vacation. 

Anchor's Away Area Rug

Ship Shape Area Rug

Don't forget to bring the nautical look to your floors with these coastal decor hooked rugs. 

Coastal Living Magazine

Anchor's Away Mirror

Anchor's Away Accent Lamp

Batten down the hatches!

A Charming Seaside Bath

Homes & Gardens Magazine

Lucinda Round Shell Mirror

Anchor Wall Hook

Jute Pendant Light Fixture

Decorative Coastal Curtain Hardware

Love this charming seaside bathroom compliments of  Homes & Gardens Magazine.  How great are the curtains in this peaked entranceway in this coastal bathroom?  Use our decorative curtain hardware to hold them back . . . available in a starfish or seahorse pattern.  Try a small hanging jute pendant light fixture to give your space added texture.  A simple contemporary set of sinks rests on a sleek piece of wood.  Add a fews of Arterior's shell mirrors and a couple of beachside accents.  The charm of this room speaks for itself.

DL Rhein Nautical Guest Towels Surfboard Toilet Flush Handle

Add one of our functional toilet flush handles for a little added surprise in your seaside bath.  A set of simple, classic nautical guest towels finishes the space with a coastal contemporary touch!

Summer Breeze!

Coastal Decor Magazine

There is just something about deep wood tones and the comfort of white surroundings.  Especially perfect here in this stunning oceanfront living room featured in Coastal Living Magazine.  No fabric color distractions to take away from the natural masterpiece of the sea.  Just a beautiful wood floor and accent tables.   A room filled with white simply does not allow clutter to accumulate in it (think of simple white t-shirts)!

Chris-Craft Boats

Square Feathers Pillow

Square Feathers Boardwalk Pillow

A beautiful traditional coastal bath can bring old-world charm to your space.  Simply painted with white highlights brings out the deep wood tones.  There are actually more shades of white available than any other color.

Coastal Living Magazine

Stone Chandelier

 And the perfect seaside dining room to entertain your favorite guests.  Linen fabric draped over your seaside chairs.  A touch of blue to bring you oceanside.

Home Decor News

Arteriors Chandelier

Large Faux Clam Shell

In feng shui, white represents new beginnings.  White is the most versatile color that can help bring serenity and brightness to a darker room.

Brown linens against pure white in this bedroom gives it nautical charm without turning it into a theme room!

Trina Turk Spectacles Pillow

Trina Turk Links Pillow

Trina Turk Pillow