Ho, ho, ho friends!! We hope you’re enjoying the Coastal Christmas season. One of our favorite blogs is Sea Quilts, written by Mary who exclaims, ”I love the sea. I love to quilt. Do the math.” This year Mary is decorating with blue, green and white for a beachy color scheme in her living room. [...]
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We’re totally addicted to Pinterest and have collected a TON of our favorite Beach Cottage Christmas inspiration photos to drool over. Today’s post is photos…all…from…Pinterest, yep nothing deep here, just lots and lots of gorgeous photographs to gaze at when the Holiday rush has put you into a trance. Enjoy and happy holidays!!! Favorite [...]
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MerMade Designs Iridescent Abalone Shell Christmas Trees are divine and we have a HUGE crush on them! The sell their beautiful creations from their retail store which is located in The Cove shopping center in Newort Beach, Ca. (on PCH just north of Dover). They offer a superior selection of decorative coral, seashells, handmade treasures, art, jewelry, [...]
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Mary of the blog, At Home on the Bay, is keeping things simple this Christmas. She lives on Blue Hill Bay and loves decorating, DIY, sewing and thrifting – our kind of gal! Cut evergreens from her yard, candy canes with blue wool bows and some shells combined to create a simply lovely space to spend [...]
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1. White Koi Table decorations combine beautifully with white accents and light blue plates for a seaside feel. 2. Seaside Serenity Table - At this beach house table, the bamboo-slat runner is reminiscent of a stroll along the boardwalk. Shell-pattern dishes and etched stemware evoke an underwater theme. Fan-folded napkins are tied with rope and adorned with sand dollars. 3. When [...]
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“Christmas at the Shore — Long walks on the beach can result in some uncommon but exceptional Christmas decor. In this living room, handmade shell boxes fill the fireplace while a wreath made of seashells, starfish, and sea urchins occupies the space between two carriage-style sconces. Blue ultra-suede pillows featuring silhouettes of coral add comfort [...]
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One year I will finally have collected enough “nautical” style ornaments to have a complete Christmas tree to show off. In the meantime, I’ve been collecting some traditional nautical themed trees and holiday ideas to share with all of you! I think one of the best parts of decorating your holidays with buoys, lighthouses, [...]
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Seriously, aren’t men tough to shop for? We’ve put together 5 unique gifts which men who love the coastal lifestyle would enjoy receiving as a gift this year. Simply click on the product title for more information – Happy shopping! 1. Flying Cloud Ship in a Bottle 2. Leather Solvent Bracelet 3. Sailboat Bookends [...]
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I’m thrilled with the way my first set of Christmas cards turned out! I had this idea in my head since the summer and it’s finally time to bring them to life and share with all of you :) Each Coastal Christmas Card has a real starfish atop a vintage style Christmas tree on [...]
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It still seems a bit early to be talking about Christmas. All I’ve done is a bit of decorating and not much else. I’d be quite happy to take care of that part and leave the rest to someone else, but that’s not going to happen. Here’s an idea for a simple white table setting. [...]
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“Wreaths are an easy way to add regional charm to your Christmas decorations,” Sunset Magazine. They used a dried starfish and a 3-inch-wide silver ribbon that make natural complements to sprigs of olive leaves. Shell Wreath and Starfish Garland from Coastal Living is still one of our all-time favorite coastal Christmas wreaths. Move [...]
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Hello everyone! Did you have a good weekend? We just came back from a Christmas parade and I couldn’t help but be completely excited for Christmas and prepare a post only about Christmas Decorating Ideas! Winters are very cold and snowy where we live and I won’t lie, I love seeing the snow falling, [...]
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There’s nothing like a beautifully decorated home for the holidays. When you walk through the front door and see the greenery, the lights and other decorations that have been tucked away the entire year, it warms your heart and lifts your spirits. In these challenging financial times, holiday decor can be one of the [...]
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Dreaming of a simple natural white Christmas. Hello.. It seems everyone is starting to think about Christmas. Every year i plan on being organised early but somehow end up in a busy shopping mall on Christmas Eve! Driftwood trees for a hot Australian Christmas Stamped gift tags with tiny starfish Potted driftwood – paint a [...]
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Nautical Compass Rose Mini Scented Christmas Stocking Support handmade this Coastal Christmas holiday season! Each coastal Christmas ornament featured has been handmade by a hardworking artisan in the USA…no assembly lines here. Each piece is handmade for you, so ordering your new Christmas ornaments should be done as early as possible. Coastal ornaments also [...]
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One of our Coastal Christmas favorite finds is featured in the latest edition of Coastal Living Magazine! Congratulations to our friends at Outer Banks Trading Group whose delightful Seas & Greetings Wine Totes are featured. Each tote is available in aqua, green or yellow and are selling like hot cakes! Outer Banks Trading Group, [...]
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