Coast is Clear!

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Nautical design with a contemporary and polished look.  Ideas for your seaside space can range from a simple banner of signal flags, to nautical roping used in lighting, mirrors or room accents.

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A few strategically placed oars is a simple way to bring your love of the ocean to your space.

Coastal Living

We love the new nautical lighting choices by Arteriors . . . whether you choose a table lamp or this exotic rope chandelier, your room will be tastefully sailing the seas!

Rope Wrapped Lamp

Vic Iron Rope Chandelier

A pair of these nautical rope mirrors in a seaside bath . . . add a set of decorative towels . . .

Rope Mirror

Regatta Towels

Loving this Room?

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Lots of white, the texture of seagrass and a few subtle accessories gives this coastal room its quiet, casual style.  Painted white walls at the beach keep this cottage fresh.

A few of our lighting choices to give you this look:

Orbit Pendant

Feye Stained Ivory Lamp

White Pottery Lamp

A few subtle coastal pillow ideas to add another texture, yet remaining neutral . . .

White Coral Pillow

White Seastar Pillow

White Sea Urchin Pillow

Eco-Art Sand Dollars Pillow

Eco-Art White Sea Urchin Pillow

Maybe an accessory or two!

Over-Sized Round Coral

Over-Sized Tall Coral

Coral Bowl Sculpture

Mushroom Coral Set

Large Clam Shell

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!