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Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourWest Sussex Beach House
West Sussex, UK, New England style beach house is Coastal chic with touches of Americana.
New England style beach house with beautiful designer touches.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Inspirations on the Horizon: Vacation homes
Beautiful beach house getaway in New England is full of coastal treasures.
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Vintage style vacation home on the water boasts views of harbor and beautiful tree scape.
West Dennis, UK vacation beach house has amazing ocean views from any window.
Australian tropical vacation house has lush gardens and is a short walk to the ocean.
Have you been California dreaming? This vacation beach house has the cure.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Inspirations on the Horizon: Romantic Coastal
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
How to guide: Create a romantic bedroom
With a little help from our design crew you can create a romantic bedroom with ambiance.
A romantic ambiance can be a great aphrodisiac and can be created easily with big results.
Because we absorb our surroundings through our five senses keep each of these senses in mind as you recreate your bedroom for a more romantic feel. The key is to create a feel within the room that is soft, inviting and a ‘place’ that you want to be.
Your bedroom is more than a place to lay your head. It’s your own private space, where you can escape from the rest of the house. Turning your bedroom into a romantic retreat can be just the thing to spice up your love life for Valentine’s Day or any day!
1. Clean it up.
Take a cue from resort hotel rooms when it comes to furniture and accessories. Be a minimalist. Clutter is not sexy. Remove papers, books, dirty clothes and any other items that make the room look messy. It can be very distracting if the room is a mess. It's amazing what effect this simple step can have.
2.Create adjustable mood lighting
Lighting is key to help you be more romantic and create ambiance. With a great table lamp or chandelier you can change the feel of a room. Dimmer switches or three way bulbs are a must. It is important to choose lighting options that give a soft glow rather than harsh light. Candles are also a perfect light source.
3. Bedding
Above all, your bedroom should be comfortable and welcoming. Go overboard with your bedding. Choosing the right fabrics and textures will definitely pay off. Soft, luxurious feeling fabrics and textures will create a room you want to spend time in. Use relaxing bedspread colors, like rich earth tones or calming blues and greens.
4. Throw pillows
Go overboard with your throw pillows. Stack up throw pillows to create a soft, welcoming pile that you can’t wait to jump into!
Above all, your bedroom should be comfortable and welcoming. Go overboard with your bedding. Choosing the right fabrics and textures will definitely pay off. Soft, luxurious feeling fabrics and textures will create a room you want to spend time in. Use relaxing bedspread colors, like rich earth tones or calming blues and greens.
4. Throw pillows
Go overboard with your throw pillows. Stack up throw pillows to create a soft, welcoming pile that you can’t wait to jump into!
Here's a little more help to find these special pieces to add the ambiance and a bit of romance to your bedroom.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Style Starboard: Round Up Valentines Day gifts for her
The Crew at Our Boat House has found the prefect gifts for her on Valentines Day
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House Tour West Sussex Beach House
This coastal cottage is all about the beach. Located in Selsey, West Sussex, United Kingdom, this beach cottage is filled with true coastal decor, simplicity with great taste and comfort.
This is the kind of beach house you go to unwind and forget about any routine. The ocean views will make you forget about errands and remind you to relax.
1930′s coastal decor, sea-inspired colors and outstanding natural beauty
White brick walls reflect the ocean light in the Family Room.
A wall of windows looking out to the beach with navy slipcover sofas and blue and white stripe nautical throw pillows with enough room for the family to enjoy the view.
A true nautical Dining Room, large natural wood table and chairs, aqua accent wall and white bead board with accents of royal blue.
Rope banister adds a nautical touch to the stairway.
Crisp, clean white bedding is contrasted by a bright aqua accent wall giving this Guest Room a lovely cottage feel.
The Master Bedroom is inviting with it's weathered colors and great balcony overlooking the ocean.
Plenty of outdoor dining space for everyone to enjoy with all the patios and balconies.
Great play area for the kids, they even get their own outdoor dining space.
Take the boat out for a cruise or enjoy the salt air with a picnic on the beach, this cottage is set for it all.
With it's own personal pier and dock this house is amazing.
Enjoy sunsets from any corner of the house.
This Sussex Beach house will have you booking a flight to the UK.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
My Holiday Baking: Seeing Stars
I'm a pretty traditional kind of girl, so when it comes to the holidays we have our
family customs just as any family does, and that, of course, includes Christmas
baking. I seem to bake the same types of cookies every year, family favorites,
things my mother baked every year that I now try to duplicate.
Something funny happened this year though. After rolling out ball after ball of
cut-out dough, I realized that ALL of the cut-outs I baked were stars. Every
cookie cutter that I used was the same shape: a star! Yay for stars!
family customs just as any family does, and that, of course, includes Christmas
baking. I seem to bake the same types of cookies every year, family favorites,
things my mother baked every year that I now try to duplicate.
Something funny happened this year though. After rolling out ball after ball of
cut-out dough, I realized that ALL of the cut-outs I baked were stars. Every
cookie cutter that I used was the same shape: a star! Yay for stars!
Ready to go into the oven!
Ready to eat!
What did you bake this year?
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Style Starboard: Round Up Mercury glass
Bright and silver vintage tinted mercury glass pieces.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
How to guide: Creative coastal wrappings
With a few household items, sprigs from the garden and bakers twine, you can create unique coastal gift wrap for the holidays.
Create your own chic custom gift wrap for the holidays. With our supply list and inspiration you will be on your way to becoming a gift wrap artist.
Supplies that can be used to create unique gift wrapping:
Brown wrapping paper
Bakers twine
Herbs for gift toppers
Scissors
Popcicle sticks
Paint marker
Burlap sack from coffee beans
Manila tags
Ribbon
Maps
Comic strip from the newspaper
Yarn
Have fun creating.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Inspiration: Handmade Holiday Gift Tags
One of the best ways you can add a special, personal touch to a gift is by adding a handcrafted gift tag.
Whether you buy some premade tags from an artist, or decide to try your hand at making some yourself,
holiday tags are a great way to make your packages extra special.
You can make gift tags from all different types of materials. The most common are paper or cardstock.
You can make gift tags from all different types of materials. The most common are paper or cardstock.
Upcycled materials such as old maps, old book pages or sheet music are great ways to add interest and
charm to tags. Printed cardboard is another material that can be upcycled into a gift tag. How about last
year's old Christmas cards? Some folks start with premade manila tags that you can find at office
supply stores, while others cut their own tags with paper punches or die cutting machines.
supply stores, while others cut their own tags with paper punches or die cutting machines.
Creating your design
Rubber stamps go together with gift tags like peanut butter goes with chocolate! What easier way
to create tags than by hand-printing plain tags with a rubber stamp? Not only is this inexpensive, it's fast.
Other ideas for designs are: copies of family photos and children's art.
Embellishing your tags
I like gift tags that are simple and uncomplicated. It it's over-embellished, too busy, or simply overdone,
I like gift tags that are simple and uncomplicated. It it's over-embellished, too busy, or simply overdone,
I tend to lose interest. It's just personal preference. Plus, super-fancy tags are harder to match up with
gift wrap! My advice: keep it simple and stick with only one or two colors - three at most! Some easy
embellishments for tags include: glue and glitter, jingle bells, quality ribbon, natural elements such as
small pine cones, acorns, twigs and sprigs, and buttons. Scrapbooking papers and fancy papers such
as tissue paper, foil, and vellum make great additions to tags because they add texture and interest.
When finished, use a hole punch to attach ribbon, twine, or yarn to your tag and you are finished!
Check out some of my picks for the most pretty and unique tags, and maybe you'll be inspired to create your own!
gift wrap! My advice: keep it simple and stick with only one or two colors - three at most! Some easy
embellishments for tags include: glue and glitter, jingle bells, quality ribbon, natural elements such as
small pine cones, acorns, twigs and sprigs, and buttons. Scrapbooking papers and fancy papers such
as tissue paper, foil, and vellum make great additions to tags because they add texture and interest.
When finished, use a hole punch to attach ribbon, twine, or yarn to your tag and you are finished!
Check out some of my picks for the most pretty and unique tags, and maybe you'll be inspired to create your own!
Cute button snowman by Scrappin' with DeeDee
What do you think? Do you make your own tags?
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