We Have a Winner
on Nov 16, 2009 in Giveaways First off, I want to thank you all for visiting and participating in the Tabletop Giveaway. This was great fun!I hope you enjoyed Deanna's beautiful store Outer Banks Trading Group. The good news is, if you didn't win this time, Deanna will be offeri...

Coastal Christmas Ornaments
on Nov 14, 2009 in Online Stores Usually I don't get into the Christmas Spirit until December comes around, but I landed in coastal Christmas ornament heaven aka Christmas Coast, an online store that looks like a branch of Seaside Inspired, which I have featured here. Anyway, the or...

Win a Nautical Necklace
on Nov 13, 2009 in Giveaways I don't usually post jewelry, but for a friend I'm happy to make an exception. Mickey from Nicholas Landon Jewelry is giving away one of her beautiful nautical code necklace's to celebrate her new store. And what a wonderful personal gift this would...

A Room with a View of Blue and Green
on Nov 12, 2009 in Picture Pics I love the combination Blue and Green. Blue like the sea and the sky, and green like palm trees! And I love this view, which is the inspiration for this round of Picture Pics. Pictures do give us a view after all, one that's easily attainable too. Th...

A Tabletop Giveaway -The Choice is Yours!
on Nov 11, 2009 in Giveaways Coastal + Beach Decor I am thrilled to introduce fellow ocean lover Deanna who's passion for the sea has led her to open Outer Banks Trading Group, a coastal home decor store that offers an awesome collection of sea inspired accessories for the home. And you get to spend...

What to Do with a Long Piece of Driftwood
on Nov 10, 2009 in Driftwood Interiors Craft Project Ideas A large sculptural piece of driftwood like this one is beautiful and decorative all on its own, and you need do nothing but find the right corner in your home to display it. I love how the shape of this tall driftwood piece was used to hang a pendant...

Steven Gambrel's Nautical Style
on Nov 9, 2009 in Interior Designers and Decorators I love the way Steven Gambrel brings nautical ambiance to a room. Bold and simple! The anchor on the fireplace is fabulous, and check out his Coffee Table Decor. Giant fishing glass floats not only add a nautical feel, but a sense of history too, th...

Origin Crafts
on Nov 7, 2009 in Online Stores Check out all the fun items @ Origin Crafts, an online store where you can buy shells and starfish, and a wide variety of rustic and unique items, my favorite being the black and white lighthouse candle holders and the whale with the chalkboard.Store...

Coastal Style by Sally Hayden and Alice Whately
on Nov 5, 2009 in Inspirational Books Coastal Style by Sally Hayden and Alice Whately with pictures by British photographer Paul Massey is a celebration of simple seaside living.The book features more than 200 photographs of homes with coastal themes from around the world, and talks abou...

Nautical Tabletop Decor -Create the Look with Coastal Living
on Nov 4, 2009 in Tabletop Decorating Product Reviews Create The Look The November issue of Coastal Living has arrived, and I have kitchen on my mind. Or let's say with my new kitchen well on its way to completion, I enjoyed the coastal theme Kitchen Essentials, and I'm also very much looking forward to cook up some ni...