Mother of Pearl By the Sea!

Mother of Pearl has been used for centuries in jewelry and decorative items. Also referred to as "nacre", it is a composite material produced by some mullosk shells as an inner shell layer. This layer is very strong, resilient and iridescent. The term "capiz" is also used to refer to mother of pearl. Capiz is actually a province of the Phillippines known for its mother of pearl shells.

Mother of pearl is a wonderful decorating staple for life at the beach. We have picked a few of our favorite Capiz/Mother of pearl products from By the Sea Decor. We presently carry two versions of our Mother of Pearl column lamp, one in the traditional style and one a more contemporary square design. The Capiz bath accessories are beautifully crafted in warm, natural hues. The variations in color found in mother of pearl, combined with the lustrous shine and the soft organic feel of these pieces, make them easy choices for coastal decor.

Colorful Caribbean Cottage Decor

Looking for a little Caribbean cottage decor for your seaside space? This colorful set of tropically-inspired fish are actually old weathered fence posts that are hand painted in nearby Connecticut by talented artist, Suzanne Nicoll. Each fish measures 4" x 24" and can also be hung outside in a sheltered area.

The brand new coastal lighting collection from Regina Andrew brings us some fabulous colors in lamps. The Caribbean Cottage Baluster lamp is available in distressed blue or red and at 30" in height would sit perfectly on a dresser or end table. They may offer just the right amount of color for your beach or lake space!

Wood at the Beach!!

We love driftwood at the beach! Add another natural element to your seaside style with our collection of coastal decor lighting choices. Choose driftwood table lamps available in natural and distressed finishes. Our brand new reclaimed wood wall sconces will bring a subtle warmth to your wall space. Available in two styles to fit your decorating needs.

Fill a wicker basket with the driftwood you collect on your favorite beach to add to your room.

New Glass Coastal Decor Lamps!!

We are excited about this brand new coastal collection of glass lamps by Regina Andrew. They remind us of sea glass washed upon the shore, which always brings us back to our favorite place . . . the beach. The large glass base gives this lighting choice a cool, light feel in any summer room. Available in perfect Baha Blue, Stardust and Ice Cube! All measuring a substantial 28 1/2" in height with a coordinating neutral 15" diameter shade. The simple lines of this coastal lighting will give your seaside room a contemporary ambiance. Not to mention the feel of sea glass!

It's Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas - Day 18 of our Holiday Gift Guide - Coastal Decor Lighting

Surprise someone on your list with a unique, yet classic coastal decor lamp. Our stacked sea urchin lamp is available in natural with a beautiful coral shade or a silver urchin base with a neutral shade. Coral on a lucite base is always a classic element in your seaside setting. Mother of Pearl column lamps available with a round or square base will give your coastal setting an elegant look. Our new barnacle lamp will bring a little bit of the sea to your space. In stock and ready to ship! Sorry, gift-wrapping is not available on lamps. Remember to take advantage of your 10% SLEIGH coupon -- it expires 12/22!!! Happy Holidays!!!!

A few of our Favorite Turquoise Things!!

We love the shade of turquoise for life at the beach! It is such a soothing color and works so well with taupe, sand and white. Our store has a large collection of everything turquoise. From small sugar and creamer sets to pillows, to lamps, to artwork. Guest towels, table linens and our ever-popular starfish glassware. Bring a clean fresh feel to your seaside retreat with a splash or two of turquoise.

Our New Coastal Lighting is Arriving!

Well, after a rather long anticipated wait, our new coastal lighting collection from Regina Andrew is arriving . . . slowly . . . but worth the wait! We have recently received the Coral & Chrome and Barnacle Lamps and they are beautiful. The Barnacle Lamp has a resin barnacle base in a rectangular shape with a large oval shade. The Coral & Chrome Lamp has a coral branch base resting on a small cube of lucite and chrome. The shade is a very updated square shape. Regina Andrew lighting offers wonderful quality and some great lighting choices in their new coastal collection. We are still awaiting the delicate Ribbon Coral Lamp and the updated version of their Capiz Mother of Pearl column lamp, this one with a square base.

Coastal Decor Lighting

The choices! Coastal decor lighting has grown since the days of Old Salty as a lamp base. Choices in coral studies bring a natural seaside element to your space. These coral pieces are usually intricately designed with resin and very realistic. Driftwood also brings us seaside. The Bodega driftwood lamp by Arteriors adds a bleached driftwood look to your table top. Tropical touches are found in updated rattan and wicker pieces. Shells are now intricately placed on lamp bases as works of art that double as lighting choices. The price points are varied to make coastal lighting choices in a range of prices.

In redecorating our beach house, I chose many of the lamps we carry at By the Sea Decor. My husband says that sometimes I am my own best customer! It is true, because I tend to select products that I would use in my home! I used the Capiz column lamps in our bedroom, and, believe it or not, used two of the same! They are classically elegant and enhance our blue and white theme there. The branch coral lamp from Regina Andrew is in our entrance on a console table next to another one of my endless shell collections. Our guest bedroom is home to the Capiz sealife lamps also by Regina Andrew. Another room hosts one of my favorites . . . the stacked sea urchin lamp . . . the base is a collection of sea urchins while the lamp shade is a deep coral. I am still working on the finishing touches for the living room. I think I may do something like the Arteriors Iced Nautilus lamp to bring another color tone into our aqua and taupe room. We'll see what transpires!



Many beach decor lamps are now used as a subtle yet important decorating elements in a room. Chandeliers can make the most dramatic decorating statements as their focal point in a room. And the best part is, lamps do not have to come in pairs anymore . . . mixing and matching coastal lamps can make the most interesting statement of all.