Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourSoho Beach House

Soho Beach House Resort in Miami Beach is an eclectic mix of Art Deco and beach house chic.

 The white sandy beach, lounge beds and beach huts sit between the boardwalk and the Atlantic Ocean.

 The Soho Beach House is full of spots to lounge and soak up the sun or enjoy a drink.

The main pool is 100 feet long and bordered by communal lounge beds and gardens.

In keeping with sister restaurants in Mayfair, London, and West Hollywood, Cecconi’s will serve Venetian-inspired dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an intimate garden like setting.

Cecconi's lounge style dining al fresco.

Decorated in homage to 1940’s Cuba, the bar features oceanfront views, old wood paneling, antique tiles, vintage furnishings and ceiling fans. The Club Bar extends outside into a garden with comfortable sofas and tables with infinity views over the Atlantic ocean.

The Blow bed at Cowshed Spa.

Cowshed Relax.

The Drawing Room.

Beachside bedroom suites.

Beachside bedroom suite.

Eighth floor lounge beds.

Tiki Bar by the pool.

White sandy beach at The Soho Beach House, Miami.

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Soho Beach House

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.

This coastal kitchen and outdoor dining room area is clean and bright with tones of blues, whites and warm woods.

Beautiful campaign chairs surround the glass top dining table in this coastal great room. Adjacent to the dining is the modern coastal family room with white slipcover chairs and cream upholstered sofa with nail heads.

White slipcover sofa and chairs set outside the family room creates an outdoor family gathering area.

American touches can be seen in the dining room and sitting room through the leathers, wall art and American flags.

Shabby chic weathered gray shutters frame a mirror that hangs over the bed in the master.

White and weathered gray tones with glam shiny touches can be seen throughout the master bedroom.

Modern soaking tub and silver finishes fill the master bathroom.

The favorite spot to dine is in the outdoor dining room, complete with brick oven.

Lounge as you listen the waves crashing on the shore in this lovely outdoor sun deck.

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Inspirations on the Horizon: Vacation homes

Beautiful beach house getaway in New England is full of coastal treasures.

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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New England vacation beach house

Vintage romance vacation beach house

West Dennis, UK vacation beach house

Australian vacation house

California vacation beach house

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourWhistable Beach

Whistable Beach- Kent, UK Beach house in turquoise hues.

a mix of shabby chic and cottage fills this coastal beach house.

white wash woods, shabby chic fabrics and lovely coastal ocean views.

Shabby chic prints, coastal cottage woods and white slipcovers create an inviting a comfy beach house.

Light aqua blues frame the entry to the dining room. Cottage style details can be found everywhere.

Light aqua blue on blue coastal cottage kitchen with open shelves and farmhouse style seating.

Cottage style living room, touches of nautical with slipcover furniture.

This cottage, shabby chic filled twin guest bedroom is quaint.

Wildflowers lead the way down to the beach from this sweet little outdoor dining area with yellow umbrella.

Pathway to the ocean.

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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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Week-end Beauty....

Just sharing some of my favourite images from this week.

Last January I took place in the World's Biggest Juice Detox & this week I've been doing it again....

it's not always easy, I miss my morning coffee & tea but I feel great.

I've also been doing a little blog makeover....it's not quite finished yet, almost there.

I'm going to spend the remainder of my Saturday afternoon cooking....

I'm going to try the rosemary chicken lasagne featured below & am making a couple of other dishes, including Rachel Allen's fantastic lemon rosemary polenta cake.

I went to see "Quartet" this week....

it's a wonderful film, brilliant acting & set in the most beautiful house.

I'm looking forward to the Golden Globes tomorrow night & will be featuring some of my favourites gowns on Monday.

The Oscar nominations made interesting reading this week....

like many others, I though that Ben Affleck was absolutely robbed when he missed out on Best Actor & Best Director for "Argo", one of my favourite movies of 2012 by far.

  

Snow is forecast in London for Monday and most of next week, it's certainly cold enough for it!

Happy Week-end!!

Positano, Italy

Manhattan townhouse

....rosemary chicken lasagne 

via Feasting at Home, a fabulous new food blog that I discovered this week

inspiring spaces....still trying to finish off my home office corner, almost there

....one of my favourite photos taken by me last summer in Cap Ferrat, the south of France has the most wonderful light 

photo by Jen Huang