Coastal Style Living

2/8/10

I Love the Ocean

You might remember the post 12 Fireplaces for People who Love the Sea over at Completely Coastal. The space above the fireplace is perfect for hanging a large piece of art, such as this ocean photograph. Interior shot by Michael Graydon.

2/7/10

Beachy Bath

It's winter. I like to soak in my tub, a lot. Hence more bathroom pictures. Shore colors and beachy accessories is all you need to create a relaxing retreat.

2/4/10

Stripes by Cheryl Tague

I'm working on a post about striped carpets, following up on the "striped rug frenzy" after the movie Something's Gotta Give. I think what you see here are several carpets side by side, great idea by designer Cheryl Tague. Stripes, of course, equal beachy to me!

2/3/10

Maps as Wall Decor

Since about 70% of the earth surface is covered with water, and most of that is the ocean, maps are my friend! In this Hampton home, designer Robert Stilin hung a pair of vintage Long Island maps.

2/1/10

Bathrooms with Nautical Elements

Soothing Turquoise with a touch of Nautical.

And another idea for Decorating with Wooden Oars.

1/31/10

Plates in the Powder Room

A stunning plate display, done by designer Kristen Buckingham.

1/30/10

Coastal Modern by Tim Clark

A tropical oasis with Pebbles, designed by Tim Clark.

1/29/10

Sarah Richardson's Cottage for HGTV

A beautifully renovated cottage by the sea.

1/28/10

Red Coral

A touch of red coral.

1/27/10

An All Nautical Bedroom

I wish I understood, but the blog where this charming and cozy nautical bedroom comes from is written in Swedish? Click image to visit.

1/26/10

Eileen Joyce for Bloomingdale's Window Challenge

Designer Eileen Joyce created a living room for a sophisticated travel magazine editor who collects objects from around the world, a mix of primitive, Asian, folk art and photography. And speaking of photography, the two sailing yacht prints definitely add nostalgia. Check out my Picture Pics inspired by a room in Martha Stewart's Skyland home: Sailing Yachts -The Beauty of Wind, Sail and Sea.

1/25/10

A Sailboat Relief

A sailboat relief makes this fireplace stand out.

1/22/10

Who Needs a TV?

Who needs a TV in a bathroom with a view like this!

And where did I scoop up this image? Lost the source -please let me know if you know!

1/21/10

Diving into Turquoise

"I used seven custom colors throughout the space," Tracey Rapisardi says. A fresh look with trendy Turquoise, or Aqua, or Teal? I'm having a hard time telling these colors apart.

Then, one of Jane Coslick's restored Tybee island cottages with the same hooked diver pillow posted here: Create the Look (scroll down once you're there). The Oyster shell painting is the work of Bellamy Murphy, a local artist.

1/20/10

Coral and Pooch

This shot is all about showcasing the stencil wall art, but my eye went straight to the large white coral, then to the white pooch, back to the coral. Same size!?