I am ready for a complete make-over of my home and I decided to look back at my posts starting from October 10, 2010 {my first blog day} until December 31, 2010. I found my top 5 beach house posts with the most pageviews. These homes give me great ideas on decorating and organizing for the new year…
Big Thank You To My Top Referring Sites
I just wanted to say a big Thank You to my top reffering sites in 2010! I’m inspired by your blogs and appreciate your friendship! Cheers to a wonderful 2011 for all of you! God Bless you and your families! With all my love, Desiree Julia: Hooked on Houses Maya: Completely Coastal Gina: The Shabby…
HGTV: Dream Home 2011
Wouldn’t it be nice to win the HGTV Dream Home in Vermont. It’s a mountain lodge mixed with rustic and modern style. I’ve been fortunate enough in the past to visit a HGTV Dream Home and it was such a treat! The designers do a beautiful job turning each home, including all the accessories, into a work of art. Since…
Happy New Year 2011: {Follower Appreciation} Give-A-Way
I am excited beyond words and humbled that Chic Coastal Living has 60 followers! Wow! My mom and hubby have been off the hook in reading my posts, as of lately, and it’s sweet to have met so many wonderful chic people out there! Some of you know who you are……we comment on eachother’s post on a daily basis! :0) …
do it Delicious: New Year’s Eve Cocktails
I love quick and simple recipes that offer great taste and a whole lotta fun! Are you in need of a few easy and delicious cocktail concoctions for your New Year’s Eve bash? Well, Jessica Seinfeld, author and chic-stylish, mommy of three, whipped up a few special drinks that you can use with or without alcohol. …
NYE DIY: Glam Cocktail Napkins in 2 Steps
Found this great DIY for glam cocktail napkins at The Demoiselle. Courtney Dial of Pizzazzerie created this ultra fab way of glamorizing your plain cocktail napkins in 2 quick and easy steps. Stop by Demoiselle for all the details!
Coastal Chic: Tim Clark
I’ve posted about Tim Clark’s gorgeous coastal design projects before and here’s a few photos from his portfolio to help you think about a fresh new look for the new year! Cheers to 2011! Here are my previous posts of Tim Clark’s work: The 2010 Ultimate Beach House: Seabrook, Washington Tim Clark: Inspiration for the…
Refreshen Your Home for the New Year
Today I visited one of my favorite places for design inspiration online, Williams Sonoma Home. In their Design Series Center, Monelle Totah, shares new ideas to refreshen your home for the new year. I absolutely loved everything she shared about simple touches that make a big difference in the months of January and February, and I’m looking forward to following her advice. Get…
Lovely Christmas Night at Aunt Terry’s
My family and I had such a lovely Christmas this year. There is so much for me to be grateful for. As I promised in my Merry Mantels post, I said that I would post pictures of Aunt Terry’s beautifully decorated mantels. My Aunt Terry has such exquisite taste, so I went around her house on…