1.01.2012

Something New

Hello Friends, and Happy New Year. I have been hanging on to some awesome pictures of my little trip this Fall to the Coastal Living Idea House in Norfolk, VA.  What a great opportunity. Not only is is cocked full of ideas and design tips, it is beautiful to look at and your tour ticket money goes to charity.  Everyone wins.  So over the next few weeks, I will be sharing with you some of my pictures and ideas and then give you some tips on where to find look-alike items etc.  Enjoy:

This is the outside look at a beauty in the crowd.  It isn't that the neighborhood is crowded, but you would almost expect to see this beach house all on its own in the outer-banks or something.  But, it isn't. And every inch of space is used, inside and out, making the most of its location. The young couple that bought this house have small children, so they will love the location and of course, proximity to the ocean.

Just a short stoll away and easy to see from all floors of the house.

It was a beautiful day when I was there, yet the clouds rolled in....Still beautiful, don't you think?

Ass soon as you walk in to the left of the front door, a cozy ready nook created out of the window seat.  All you need is a cup of coffee and a great read.  The designers used a classic motif--and sure to never fail--yellow and blue pallet, incorporating texture and depth where appropriate, made this house live very large.  Most all the common spaced carried this theme and is an easy one to use if you ever get stuck. 

Beautiful chairs graced the ends of the white-washed table for the dining room.  These are great slip-covered pieces that can easily be laundered.

Here is a great piece you can use as the comfy chair at the head of the table. In fresh Grey Linen, sure to please. Click here to look a little closer.

What a great idea to use with Ores. I am going to research to see if this is a design or a mirror that can be purchased.

Also, a great idea for the ceiling......brings depth and warmth not to mention adding the beach element right into the home structure.

Here is a gorgeous alternative Light Fixture by Regina Andrews that would give any decor that extra zing for the beach atmosphere. And lastly, try the table below to give the comfortable warm beachy look to finish off your dining room.

 Stay tuned for more inspirations for glamming up your home in a coastal charming sort-off way.

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