Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Life's a Beach

I was inspired by Katie Denham's latest beach blog(s) so I thought I would take you to the beach today, if only virtually, and hopefully inspire you with some accessories to splash around your own home to bring the beach to you, minus the sand....
Is there anything else to add?


No sea urchins were harmed in the making of this lamp, I love the shape of it don't you?

Adding a coral rug to any room is a great idea.


Nothing says beach like a shell full of shells....I think bringing out your shell collection and setting them out for the summer is a great idea.  If you don't have a collection yet what better time than to start now...


These are a study of seaweed...Seaweed never looked good...


Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the beachiest of them all?


Great way to add a little beach to your home with a door knocker.


I think these pillows are great, especially that squid, unexpected fun!


There is something about hurricanes, lanterns that is, that I just love.  They set a perfect "beach" scene and keep your candles from flickering out when that evening breeze blows by.


These bathroom accessories have a nice spa feel that have a bit of "beach" to them too without being fully beachy, if that makes sense...


Hand blown colored glass such as these always feel beachy to me and I love the colors of these.


Real shells polished up and showcased on coral stands.  I wonder if you put your ear up to them you can hear the ocean...

Adding a beach book or two to your coffee table in summer is a great way to visit the beach especially if you aren't near a beach.  This particular book has beautiful illustrations of Nantucket.


This dinnerware is melamine.  Worry free with style....It's not only lightweight it's shatterproof too, perfect for your outdoor occasions.


Who doesn't need some sea creatures to add a little whimsy to your home in summer, these are great, I see them guarding some books on a bookshelf or a coffee table don't you?

Needless to say I have beach on the brain!

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Life Imitates Art?

I saw this great looking dog statue in Horchow and immediately thought about my dog, Calvin...
Sooo I went outside and asked Calvin to pose like this dog....He is very coachable....
But then he got bored and laid down....
I couldn't stop laughing so I went over and sat him back up and he looked at me like this and I realized that having a real dog is soooo much better than that statue.
Now that this is posted he would like his Sunday to be filled with walks, love and treats just like any other day but more of it.  How can I say "no" to this face? 



Friday, June 12, 2009

Bring Home The Beach

As we all know summer is here!


I have been seeing a lot of great beachy spaces lately that inspired me to pull some beachy fabrics for you to consider for your own digs.

If you need an online source for any of these great fabrics consider DecoratorsBest, Barbara will take very good care of you.


Les Coraux - Schumacher



Shell Beach - Robert Allen



New Coquillage - Beacon Hill



Shell Seekers - Robert Allen



14483 - Duralee



Flip Flops - Robert Allen


14586 - Duralee


Ocean View - Robert Allen


Barrier Reef - Robert Allen


Beach Life - Robert Allen


Fishnet - Robert Allen


Island Bay - Robert Allen

Turtle Lane - Robert Allen

Washed Ashore - Robert Allen


Rocky Shore - Robert Allen


Coral Bay - Robert Allen


Silent Bay - Robert Allen


Coquina Sun - Scalamandre


Seaboard - Robert Allen


31568 Duralee


Cove Hollow - Robert Allen


Scallop Shell - Robert Allen


14531 Duralee


Gulf Breeze - Ralph Lauren


Lighthouse St. Ralph Lauren


Beach Chair Stripe - Ralph Lauren


Maritime - Scalamandre


Cove Hollow - Robert Allen

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

iPhone App for Paint Color

You can now capture color inspiration wherever you go and match it to over 3,000 Benjamin Moore colors with the free  "Ben" Color Capture App.

You know I wasn't really into the iPhone, I mean I was in no hurry about getting one until I saw this App...This will save me sooo much time and really make my life a lot more fun. 

Knowing the paint color of anything....Yeah there is an App for that.

Check it out and let me know what you think....


Monday, June 8, 2009

Bling Out Your furniture

This is the most brilliant idea...Interchangeable upholstery tacks.

Once the tacks are installed, you can at anytime just change out the stone setting very easily to create different and glamorous looks.  

Think of it as jewelry for your furniture.