Ideas and Looks We are Loving Now

    This morning on my daily walk with Max I bundled up because of the cool temperatures. But the sun was about to shine so I ‘pivoted’ to the thought that it was going to be a beautiful day after all. It seems we are all instructed to ‘pivot’ or re-direct our strategies at… Read More

Designer’s Best Tips for Your Coastal Home

Did you decide to update your summer home this year? That’s great news and well worth the time it takes to achieve your goals. But having a goal is only a wish, although it’s a great start. The real deal in achieving your goal is to have a plan. A plan sets the stage for… Read More

15 Surefire Ways to Winterize Your Coastal Home

How to get your home ready for winter weather. Read More

How to create a Timeless Look in Your Home

At the start of a new week, I have to focus on what I can accomplish and the best way to approach my goals. It can be overwhelming until I set up my daily plan. Today’s plan consists of doing what I am doing at this moment – writing to you and sharing ideas on… Read More

Coast into Color Home Inspiration

Now that we survived another non-snow storm, we can start to look toward Spring. We can look toward a new color story in our homes or maybe even our wardrobe. It’s not unusual to find yourself wearing the same clothes in the same shade of black, blue etc. The same is true for our homes.… Read More

Save Time and Money with this Trend

Trend II – Fabrics for your busy life  Since forever, I’ve not been a coupon saver. But, who isn’t happy to save money and time with something you use everyday? Indoor/outdoor fabrics are a ‘what’s happening’ trend for use inside the home (almost as much as they are known for use on patio furniture). They… Read More

5 Top Trends in Coastal Homes this Year

TREND 1 – Color makes a comeback inside the home  I am not the best advocate of following trends. I steer toward classic design that is timeless. But, once in a while, I’ll see or use a design style that might be considered trendy. One of those trends is the use of color on the… Read More

Coastal Inspiration for You

  Start With a Dream No matter where you are today, you may feel a lack of enthusiasm, or feel doubtful or anxious about the future. Maybe you are still a victim of the hurricane Sandy or working on a home renovation or all the above. Perhaps it all seems overwhelming – you need a quick re-start.… Read More

Are you color blind when you try to find the right shade of paint for your home?

If you’re like most people, picking the right colors for your home can be a tricky if not frustrating task. You may like blue, but as soon as you step into a paint store, you’ll find more shades of blue than you thought were possible. Or, maybe you’re tired of your colors and want a… Read More

Easy tips to Design your Coastal Home with Color

  Part I –  Kitchen and Open Plan Family Room Colors One of the hardest yet most important parts of creating your coastal home is your choice of color. Perhaps you are working on a whole house or maybe just a room. Either way, before you set foot in the kitchen and bath store, the… Read More

Quick or Efficient Ways to Get a Coastal Look in your Home

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The Changing Tide of Coastal Architecture

Trends in coastal architecture Read More

The Nitty-Gritty on Living near Sandy Shores – Part I

How to select flooring for a Coastal Home  If you’re considering flooring for a new home or remodeling an existing space, sit back and think about how your home will be used during the summer months. Those are the days when flip flops are back on the street and you think about hours to enjoy the… Read More

A ‘Shake’down on how Salt Air can affect your Coastal Home

The 3rd Element to consider when living coastal: salt air Exterior Lighting ‘sprinkled’ with too much Salt Air A beautiful home a block from the ocean, had a ‘Salt Air’ problem. Although built one year ago, the exterior lantern was corroding at a fast pace. My new client loved her previous fixture but the damage… Read More