Showing posts with label Beach house. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beach house. Show all posts

Sunday, January 25, 2015


 

For those of us living in the Southern Hemisphere, our beach holidays are fast becoming a distant memory and I thought we could use a few visual reminders, and I'm sure our friends in the North have been dreaming of a beach holiday, to get through a long winter, so .....


.... I have compiled a post of enticing beach and beach house pictures for you to enjoy, wherever you are in the world.


A driftwood lamp and some sea green bottles lend a coastal vibe.


 


White washed wood - perfect for a beach house.


Must-have holiday reading.


Blue striped slip covers - perfect for sandy bodies.


Muted colours and natural fibres.


Window seats for sea gazing are imperative



Beachy bathroom


 The colours of sea and sand brought indoors.


Doors flung open to let the sea air in.


Bedrooms must be airy and comfortable


Shaded outdoor area for lounging and dining



Early morning beach comforts.


Just calling for an afternoon nap...


Maybe even a morning nap...




Inviting guest room for friends.




Dining with sea views.


(Bath)Room with a View



Dappled shade and endless views



The colours of beach sand



Perfect for breakfast.


There are no words....


The colours in this bedroom perfectly reflect the surrounding view.



Another gorgeous bedroom...


...and another.


Beach picnics, preferably with wine included, are compulsory.


Add some beachy brights...


....or let the view add the colour.


So keep dreaming and your day at the beach will come.

Till next time

Sharon x

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Escape to the Beach

Sunday, September 14, 2014




I am working on my next alphabet post but stumbled upon this house that I just had to post about. I am probably a bit slow on the uptake and you have already seen it, but I just couldn't take the chance in case you hadn't!
Situated on the oceanfront at The Strand, Dana Point, California, it features everything that I love.... French style, beautiful antiques, pared down simplicity, muted colours, light, wood, linen, wicker and best of all, a pool table and giant TV's so my boys would be happy here too. They don't really mind about any of the other stuff!


European style architecture and a beautifully manicured garden against the ocean backdrop set the scene.

 

Beautiful light fixtures and artwork are evident throughout the house.


The living room opens up to let the ocean in and nothing competes with the magnificent setting.




The ceiling makes a statement in the dining room.


The kitchen is magnificent....I would cook up a storm in here.

 

 The inviting breakfast area off the kitchen.


Just love this!


A more formal sitting area. I especially love the fireplace and the wooden floors.


A pretty arrangement in white. 


 Gorgeous staircase.


A lovely tablescape on the landing.


 Beautiful furniture, flagstone floors and aged woodwork - one could be in a chateau in France.



The bathrooms are all beautiful. Sadly I couldn't find any pictures of the bedrooms but can imagine what they would look like.





And finally, this is where my husband and sons would mostly be hanging out.


You would probably find me hanging out here too, but I would be gazing at the view, not the TV!


I wonder how my family would feel about relocating to California?

Till next time


Sharon x

A Beautiful Beach House!