A Permanent Vacation!

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Thinking about a trip to the islands . . . or fondly remembering a recent vacation?  Here are some ideas to help you stay on a permanent vacation with island-inspired decor!

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Here are some of our favorite tropical ideas from By the Sea Decor.  Our brand new Palm Tree Lamps come in a set of two, one right facing, one left facing.  You can almost feel the breeze!   Picture this pair on a seaside dining buffet . . . or sofa table.  Maybe the guest bedroom?

Palm Tree Lamp Set

How about a little island-inspired color?  Can't decide what your favorite accent shade should be?  Our Tropical Palm throw rug gives you so many color options.

Tropical Palm Tree Rug

Need a few extra tables?  Our Palm Tree Nesting Tables add vibrant color and functionality to your space.

Palm Tree Nesting Tables

Add some tropical coastal decor hardware to instantly and inexpensively update an old cabinet.

Tropical Palm Cabinet Knobs

Carry your island-inspired theme to your seaside tableware with our beautiful entertaining collections.

Tropical Palm Tree Glassware

Tropical Palm Chip & Dip Server

Palm Frond Linen Placemats & Napkins

So many ways to bring your vacation home!

Greek Key Motifs

The Greek Key motif has resurfaced everywhere these days it seems.  This design symbolizes infinity and the eternal flow of things.  It also symbolizes the bonds of friendship, love and devotion.  With all of these deep and tranquil meanings, we understand why this design is popping up all over!

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The meander motif, also know as the Greek Key motif, was given its name from the Meander River which is full of twists and turns.  Homer referred to this river in the Iliad.

Trina Turk has taken this iconic symbol and designed intricately embroidered accent pillows and a selection of coordinating rugs.  Have fun with this geometric pattern!

Magenta Greek Key Pillow

Lime Green Greek Key Pillow

Black Greek Key Rug

And, a brand new Greek Key motif chip and dip server by The Mane Lion.  All hand-made and hand-painted . . . from Greece to Italy to you!

Greek Key Chip & Dip Server

Party Time!

It's that time of year . . . barbeques, family gatherings and long summer evenings to be with friends. We have compiled a collection of some of our favorite hostess gifts to help you with your social calendar! 

Joining some friends for dinner?  We have some great ideas . . .

A set of cordial glasses . . . available in several different styles.  We happen to love the School of Fish pattern . . . that one fish swimming in the opposite direction of the school of fish,  gets us every time!  Prices start at $29.99 for a cordial set.

 

School of Fish Glassware

How about a set of linen cocktail napkins and a bottle of your favorite wine?  Isola Bella linens are hand-printed in St. Thomas, USVI and sewn in the U.S.  At $14.99, they are an easy choice!

Blue Seastar Napkins

Spending the weekend?  Here are some hostess gifts we would love to receive!

Ocean Coral Servers

Sealife Oval Platter

Guest Towel Set

Definitely will be invited back!

Trina Turk Beddiing

Trina Turk Turquoise

We just love Trina Turk's fabulous patterns and use of color in any coastal space.  This Palm Springs Block bedding collection comes in our favorite seaside shades:  shimmering turquoise, coastal coral and contemporary black and white.  Available in queen and king sheet sets, and 3-piece comforter sets (comforter and two shams).  Toss on some of her beautifully embroidered accent pillows and . . . well . . . your bed is made!

Trina Turk Coral

Trina Turk Black

Love This Porch

There's so much we love about this seaside porch . . . the simple wood furnishings, the painted white shutters, the fabulous ceiling . . . but our favorite design idea is the addition of purple pillows!  You may think . . . purple for the beach?  We say YES!!

Violet Sea Fan

Violet Sea Urchins

Trina Turk Purple Sea Floral

Purple Waikiki

Sailor's Wrapped Lantern

A good book, a cocktail and the sea breeze . . . doesn't get much better than this!

The Perfect Seaside Palette!

We wanted to share one of our favorite homes from Coastal Living magazine straight from the island of St. Bart's . . .

All of these fabulous shades of blue and turquoise give this home the perfect seaside palette.

Love seeing straight through this beautiful home right out onto the perfect scenery.

The view is spectacular.

The perfect island colors.

Just may be my favorite master bedroom of all time!

A quiet place to entertain and grab a little shade!

The perfect place to end your day . . .

Bringing the Beach to a Room Near You!

We do believe the beach can be anywhere you may be living.  Just because we may be physically landlocked by our residence, mentally, well . . . we can always bring ourselves seaside. 

Any room can be transformed into a subtle reminder of the place you so love.  A dining room chandelier can make a coastal statement in any setting.

Coral Chandelier

Jute Chandelier

A large clam shell or a piece of faux coral resting on a coffee table can bring the ocean to you, even if you are in the heart of the city.  Simple linen sofas in neutral tones can be the perfect backdrop for a few seaside-inspired accent pillows.

Faux Clam Shell

Faux Round Coral

Sea Urchin Pillow

Coral Linen Pillow

The kitchen is an easy place to bring in the warmth of the beach. Hang a Retro Dive plaque over your otherwise uneventful kitchen sink.  We promise you will smile everytime you head to that spot.

Retro Diver Plaques

Any bathroom can be transformed into a coastal oasis. Shower curtains, bath towels and seaside accessories can make even a small space feel the vastness of the sea.

D.L. Rhein Guest Towels

See, it's easy with all of the beautiful coastal decor products out there to choose from!  Decorate your space in whatever makes you happy.  After all, it is your space!