Is it just me, or is J.Crew thriving this summer? J.Crew just dropped their new summer collection—here’s what I’m eyeing. Let’s just say… I want one of everything. The pieces are light, breezy, and full of those romantic details I’m always looking for—think feminine florals, soft cotton eyelets, coastal blues, and floaty silhouettes that are practically made…
What Happened When I Stopped Trying to Be Productive and Just Enjoyed Summer
If you’ve been following along for a while, you probably know I recently gave my website a little refresh—Beautifully Seaside is now a full-blown coastal lifestyle website, with new stories posted every weekday. But one of the best changes I made? I started taking weekends off. No posts. No content planning. Just time to slow down…
Everything I Want to Wear This Summer—Vacation Optional
You don’t need a boarding pass to dress like you’re heading somewhere fabulous. This new edit is giving easy resort elegance with a relaxed, polished feel. I can’t stop thinking about every piece. Whether you’re planning a trip or just want to channel that summer-holiday ease in your everyday life, these are everything I want…
These 9 Summer Staples Are So Good (I’ve Bought Them More Than Once)
I love a good seasonal refresh as much as the next coastal girl, but there are certain things I’ll never stop buying—and wearing. These are my forever summer staples. The kind of pieces that always make it into my suitcase for a weekend away, the things I reach for when I want to feel pulled…
11 Easy and Chic Pieces I Always Pack for a Coastal Escape
If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of chasing sunshine—from Nantucket escapes to long weekends in the Keys—it’s that a little pre-trip outfit planning goes a long way. I want pieces that feel polished but playful, coastal but not costume-y, and always easy to throw on after a beach day (bonus points if they…
How Ina Garten Changed The Way I Do Summer
If you’ve been here a while, you probably know how much I adore Ina Garten. There’s just something about the way she lives—slow, intentional, beautiful—that inspires me in every season, but especially summer. She makes even the simplest things feel elevated. A bowl of fruit on the counter. A casual dinner outdoors with friends. The…
Sardine Chic: This Playful Summer Print Is Everywhere (and We Love It)
Of all the summer trends to make a splash this year, sardines may just be the most charming. They’re showing up on everything from linen dresses to tabletop favorites—and somehow, they feel both coastal and current. Think: vintage seaside markets, golden hour picnics, and breezy afternoons by the sea. Whether you’re hosting friends for a seafood dinner…
These 10 Home Finds Instantly Gave My Space That Nancy Meyers Coastal Vibe
Classic, cozy, and a little bit Hamptons. If there’s one home aesthetic I’ll never tire of, it’s that Nancy Meyers coastal charm—you know the one. Clean whites, lots of natural textures, subtle touches of blue, and that airy, lived-in elegance that makes everything feel welcoming and beautiful without looking overly done. I’ve been refreshing little corners…
I Want To Dress Like A Coastal Grandmother All Summer—Here’s Everything I’m Buying
There’s a kind of magic in summer style that I always come back to—easy, breezy, timeless. And if you’ve been around Beautifully Seaside for a while, you already know the exact look I’m talking about. That light, effortless coastal grandmother style that feels like fresh air and sea salt—sun-faded linen, soft knits, and straw hats that whisper…