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!

Want this Room??

We love the relaxing seaside palette of this coastal living room from House Beautiful.  There is just something so appealing about silk down-filled pillows on a natural linen sofa.  And the colors are so perfect together.

Now, for our version of this fabulous space . . .

Trina Turk Blue Spectacles Pillow

Antique Mercury Glass Lamp

Large Finger Coral

Seahorse Pillow

 

Washed Upon the Shore

Spending a week on the beautiful beaches of St. Thomas gave me so many lovely memories.  Especially seeing the coral washed upon the shore each morning.  Pieces of all sizes and shapes brought in by the tide.  Living at the Jersey Shore, we come to appreciate the many different shells that wash upon our beaches, but I have yet to find a piece of coral!  Driftwood often after a storm, but no coral!  Our hosts on the island chuckled at my thorough excitement at what the tide had literally washed up.  I could have filled a suitcase with my treasures.

After returning back to the Northeast, my thoughts turned to our wonderful collection of faux coral in sculptures, lamps and candleholders.  Realistically designed to keep natural coral on your favorite beaches.  Some of our new coral addtions.

White Coral Lamp

 

Coral Wall Sconce Set

Mushroom Coral Set

Coral Candleholder

Coral Chandelier

We'll leave you with a beautiful beach filled with coral! 

Happy Beachcombing!

Inventing My Own Sunshine!

As winter trudges along here in the Northeast, albiet as a very mild winter so far, I am missing my intense summer sun.  I decided to pull together a few of my favorite yellow things to spread a little sunshine, warmth and cheer into these cloudy winter days. 

House Beautiful

Yes, those are yellow seahorses coordinating with the yellow dining chairs. Simple hardwood floors . . . just sweep the sand away.

Jack Rogers Sandals

 In case you do not know the history of the Jack Rogers Navajo sandal . . . well Jackie O made them famous in the 60's.  The same shoe is still handmade in Florida.  They have created these Bahamas easy-to-wear to the beach flip-flops . . . in yes, yellow!

Banyon Hippo

Definitely need a new beach bag to go with the bright yellow Jack Rogers sandals.  Found this handmade bag by Banyon Hippo on Etsy!

But, I have to admit, this is my favorite yellow sight . . . the lifeguard stand on our beach . . . means summer is in full force!  Pretty soon, pretty soon . . .

Happy New Year!

What better way can we offer our best wishes for the New Year than by writing on the sand!  We found this beautiful greeting and wanted to pass it along to all of our wonderful customers.  We wish you all the best of health and happiness in the coming year!

Red & Green By the Sea!

Traditional red and green brings the holidays to your space with classic flair.  We might replace the pinecones with a gift from the sea, but otherwise love this look!

Red Coral Table Runner

Red Coral Cocktail Napkins

Green Palm Table Runner

Green Palm Tea Napkins

Happy Holidays by the sea!

Coastal Holiday Wreath Ideas

Still busy decorating for the holidays by the sea?  Here are some great wreath ideas we came across and wanted to share.  There's nothing like the smell of a fresh wreath!

Our holiday mermaid would look perfect over this door!

Holiday Mermaid

Use your imagination . . . and all of your beach finds!  All wreaths were found in Coastal Living Magazine over the years.