Good morning and happy Saturday! I hope everyone has the chance to relax this weekend. Last night we had an incredible lightening storm and our power went out for hours in the middle of the night…so let’s just say I will be taking a nice long summer nap later in the day. Thank goodness, I…
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Photo of the Day…
This is an old photo from Williams Sonoma Home of a coastal bedroom design that has always been on my list of favorites. It’s casual yet very elegant…
Slettvoll…Beachy and Modern in Norway
These great inspirational images are all by a design company in Norway called, Slettvoll. I first found a photo on Pinterest that I posted the other day and decided to do a little research and see if I could find more of their work! All equally gorgeous! Thank you, Barbara@HausDesign, for giving me the name…
HGTV Dream Home 2012 {Great Room}
Well…..HGTV has done it again! Their designers did a lovely job in creating a warm and inviting great room in their Dream Home 2012. I’m loving the blue and white ikat printed pillows and natural seagrass rug. Actually, there’s so many things to love here. I can go on and on, but I have to get…
Savoring Summer with Coastal Blues
I loved these images of beautiful coastal blues that interior designer, Frank Randolph, used to bring a touch of the ocean to a Kiawah Island home in North Carolina. The prints and mix of accessories are exquisitely beachy. I think I need a set of these brilliant blue dishes! Perfect setting! images via Coastal Living…
Chef Tyler Florence’s Kitchen
I always look forward to my House Beautiful magazine arriving in the mail! February’s issue highlights, Chef Tyler’s kitchen, and it’s GORGEOUS! I love the masculinity of the dark marble used as a back splash. Great organization ideas, too! What do you think of it? House Beautiful
Holiday Place Settings using Basic White China
I was so happy to have found this inspiration for using my white china for the holidays. House Beautiful sent Pottery Barn PB White place settings to 15 designers and told them, “make it your own”. Here are just a few inspirations that I found lovely. View more at House Beautiful.
Red, White and Blue
Today’s the day that we get to exercise our right to vote. In honor of Election Day, I have posted a few inspirational photos of red, white and blue rooms that are completely coastal and totally fun. These classic, coastal colors work year round in any room. Photo credits: House Beautiful