Category Archives: Beach Cottage Decor
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{Coastal Christmas} Apothecary Jars
Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Coastal ChristmasHappy Monday! Shells, starfish, potpourri, small glass floats, old postcards, photographs, an old finial, fake snow, nick-knacks, old eyeglasses, marbles, old door knobs, small glass floats, tiny Christmas trees, berries, rocks, nuts, ribbons, buttons, frames, old toys or Christmas ornaments are some of the numerous items which can decorate a jar for your Coastal Christmas. [...]
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It’s High Tide in Florida!
Posted on November 17, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Decor, Favorite Finds, home decor, SeashellsGrowing up on the West Coast of Florida and spending summers on various Florida beaches was just enough to fall in love with the beauty of seashells… What a Star Seashell Box Meet our coastal partners, High Tide Creations…”We are three sisters and a sister in law who have always enjoyed using seashells to enhance [...]
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Christmas Tree Lights: I Give Up!
Posted on November 14, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, christmas, Christmas Decorating, decorating, elegant seashells, Holidays, SeashellsI give up…I officially forfeit and declare the Christmas tree as the winner and champ! I recently had a good fight with my delightful fake Christmas tree (allergies make it impossible to have a live tree). It was quite a battle and as I’m a bit under the weather there was just not enough strength [...]
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A Bit of the Tropics: Pillows!
Posted on November 10, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, decorating, Favorite Finds, home decor, PillowsPhotographer: Jean Allsopp ~ Coastal Living We LOVE pillows – different shapes, sizes, fabrics! They are one of the most reasonably priced ways to change the look and feel of a couch, chair, rocker or entire room. Pillows can add a bit of fun, boldness or splash of color to an otherwise bland room. If [...]
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A Little Sand Between Your Toes!
Posted on November 8, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, coastal crafts, crafts, Decor, decoratingSummer is a state of mind . . . I was going through photographs taken this year and had completely forgotten about the one above. When my daughter, Elizabeth, was visiting us at the beach this summer we found this cute little sign in Jack’s Country Store (check out their cool website!) We both absolutely [...]
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Seashell Sorting Station!
Posted on November 8, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, organization, outdoor decor, SeashellsI’ve been in organizing mode lately and was thinking it was time to get some of my boxes, tubs and baskets of seashells into an area where I can get them organized somehow. The best idea I’ve seen in a long time is this Nature Table from The Write Start. We don’t have any little [...]
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Beach & Palm Tree: Torn Paper Paintings
Posted on October 30, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Art, Beach Cottage Decor, coastal art, Decor, decorating, Favorite Finds, home decor, ocean offerings, shoppingArtist ~Wanda Edwards Our coastal partner, Ocean Offerings, shares a passion for all things coastal! “We love working with fabulous designers and artists, to bring you wonderful products. And we especially love working with our customers, helping you to find the perfect gift for yourself or a friend!” Ocean Offerings has recently added some very [...]
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Simplifed Autumn Mantels with Coastal Flair
Posted on October 28, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Autumn, Beach Cottage Decor, FALLFireplace mantels are like an artist’s blank canvas – they are a focal point in any room that may be quickly and easily changed on a whim. We’ve gathered together a few of our favorite Autumn mantels; which all offer a simple style and a bit of coastal flair . . . One Nutty Girl [...]
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Seashell Inspiration: Custom Fireplaces, Chandeliers & More!
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Decor, decorating, elegant seashells, Favorite Finds, SeashellsMeet Heather Kendall, owner of Elegant Shells and creator of shell chandeliers, shell mirrors, decorative items, and interior shell work. Heather Kendall has been designing with seashells for seven years and her pieces can be found in beautiful homes from Nantucket to Los Angeles. Using shells sourced throughout the world, Heather and her team create [...]
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Top 5 Coastal Coffee Tables: Stylish, Odd & Unique
Posted on October 20, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, cottage, Favorite Finds, Nautical, tablesWhether you call them coffee tables, console tables or occasional tables they can be stylish, odd and/or unique. The table can really be a “beachy” accent piece which ties an entire room’s theme together. We’ve collected our Top 5 Coastal Table designs for you….let us know if you love ‘em or hate ‘em! #1 – [...]
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Beach Tablescape from Between Naps on the Porch
Posted on October 19, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, decorating, PARTY, table settingsWhen I’m not walking the dogs on the beach, writing or painting you might find me over at Between Naps on the Porch. BNP is a Home and Garden/Lifestyle blog where you’ll find decorating, tablescaping, antiquing and thrifting inspiration from blog author, Susan, who was kind enough to let us show some of her beautiful [...]
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Waterside Cottages: The Book
Posted on October 17, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, decorating, Favorite Finds, waterside cottagesGiddy as a schoolgirl…yes, I was! I recently discovered Waterside Cottages, a beautiful hardcover book written by Barbara Jacksier and photographed by Dan Mayers. “Seashells bring nature indoors and anchor a room firmly on the shore.” Photographed by Dan Mayers I splurged on an autographed copy and anxiously awaited its delivery. I was like a [...]
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Beach Grass Cottage: Sea Glass, Seashells & Starfish
Posted on October 16, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Decor, decorating, Favorite Finds, home decor, sea glass, Seashells, starfishIf you are a lover of all things coastal (and we know you are!) then you’ll love our coastal partner, Beach Grass Cottage! Beach Grass Cottage offers an extremely wide variety of artisan made beach home decor including seashell frames, beach glass and starfish mirrors. Each coastal product is handmade or hand designed in their [...]
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Meg Ryan’s Home in Martha’s Vineyard
Posted on October 15, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Beach Home Tours, Decor, decoratingSeveral years ago, Actress Meg Ryan, was looking for a peaceful place to spend quality time with her children. Since Ryan is a Connecticut native she is “drawn to seaside communities along the northern Atlantic.” “The light in that part of the country is the most beautiful light ever,” the actress explained. Meg’s delightful beach [...]
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Giga Shell: All Dressed Up
Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Decor, decorating, Seashells, shell decor, shellsThe delightful Debbie of Love of the Sea was recently blown away by the retail prices of Giga Shells (up to $1500.00!) so she decided she clearly had to go in a different direction… “I didn’t want to abandon my vision for a coastal clam centerpiece and was determined to create a masterpiece!” Debbie found [...]
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The HomePort Collections: Lighting
Posted on October 12, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, Decor, decorating, Favorite FindsAs seen in Elle Decor’s “What’s Hot” list and the LA Times! The Roshni Light is a delightfully multi-functional, three-in-one light. A minimal caged light that combines wood and metal textures for a sassy eco-urban look, the Roshni Light offers timeless character and a range of styling options. They look very nautical to us! What [...]
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Five Finger Starfish: All Jazzed Up!
Posted on October 11, 2010 by Sally Lee by the Sea in Beach Cottage Decor, coastal crafts, cottage, crafts, projects, starfish, tales from an oc cottageFive Finger Starfish are so heavenly divine ~ I could have them everywhere in my home and never tire looking at them. Tales from an OC Cottage jazzed up some Starfish by using strips from an old book (Pride & Prejudice, no less!), decoupage medium as well as some “complimentary bits & bobs” as she [...]
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