Surf's up - Interior Design 2016

My son is in surf camp all week. I am lucky enough to live five minutes from the beach and my kids are basically beach bums all summer! If I freaked out about every bit of sand that comes into my house, I'd end up a nut case... Whether you enjoy living a relaxed lifestyle in your home during the summer months or your year round home has this vibe, there is something to be said for the calming, carefree simplicity of a "surf shack". While I tend to steer clear of thematic design, I do think a gorgeous surf board or two in a room feels more like sculpture and they look pretty cool too. Take a peek at some sophisticated but laid back beach abodes and life style shots.

Surf Shack// Laid-back Living By The Water. This book is filled with house tours of surf homes around the globe! By Nina Freudenberger.

Purchase the "Pray for Surf" art here. Design by Amber Interiors. 

Billabong has some pretty cute bathing suits and rash guards. 

and of course every surfer needs a pair of Vans!

Photo: Brittany Ambridge

http://ift.tt/2f3fDYN = bikini top 

mounted on the walls as decoration; they are unbuttoned and covered in sand," she writes in her new book on this very subject, Surf Shack: Laid-Back Living by the Water ($35, Clarkson Potter). "These homes are flexible and relaxed, a perfect snapshot of the people who live in them." In Surf Shack, Freudenberger takes us on a colorful tour of some of the most unique surfer abodes around the world, from Melbourne to New York City. Read on for a sneak peek.

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Coffee to go.. - Interior Design 2016

Attridge & Cole, coffee co, Newforge Lane (Belfast)

French cafe...

The Coffee Cowboy, Colorado

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Shelter Loves.. - Interior Design 2016

Good day Friday!! Why does the summer feel more hectic than the other seasons? Oh right, when my kids aren't in camp, they and a few more from the neighborhood are always at my house! I actually do love that they hang out here but it makes for a busy life (and messy crib). I just sat down and poured myself a chilled glass of wine. Here are my loves this week:

1. I have a thing for a. this particular shade of blue and b. anything with a scalloped edge..awnings, bedding, stationery, sleeves..you get the idea.
2. Hells yes. There are NO guarantees in life, love your friends and family hard and HUG them often.
3. Okay, this is a pretty cool book. Style is such a personal thing and I adore that every person has their own sense of it! (or not)
4. How fun are these rings? Apparently they are from Paris. I am hoping they still have some in stock. Source
5. This color again!! I am ordering this amazing dress for a fun little photo shoot I have coming up. J.Crew is hosting a 25% off their entire site today. Enter code: FRIDAY.

CHEERS, THANKS FOR STOPPING BY FOR SOME INSPO!! 

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Cottage Love #58 - Interior Design 2016

It's not often that I share two home tours in one week but I rarely come cottage style homes on the internet these days. In our world of "super size me", it is a treat to discover a smaller home that packs a beautiful punch. This charming cape fits that bill. The mix of white, lucite and brass create a feminine palette for this mother and her three daughters.(although my kiddos would have this place sticky and messy in a heartbeat) Images via: Elle Decor. Interior Design by Raquel Garcia, Photography: Alyssa Rosenheck 

This stair case and hand rail are fabulous!

Yes, please on this headboard!!

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Japanese Cob Home.. - Interior Design 2016

A Japanese Cob house with the most stunning natural wood kitchen

A beautiful Cob house in Japan

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Love the look - Interior Design 2016

Hello and happy hump day! I have not given up on July but the last week has been wet and cool with even cooler evenings. We are almost transitioning into August, which can be touch and go weather wise. I'm heading out to a friend's for casual cocktails by the water and I'll be wearing an outfit similar to this one! Bonsoir!

1//2- this shirt!!!!//3//4//5//

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Southern Living idea house - Interior Design 2016

I recently received the August issue of Southern Living and was happy to kick back and enjoy the inspiration of the 2017 Southern Living Idea Home. This year's home is located off the beaten path in, Bald Head Island, NC. I am always excited to see what Lindsey Coral Harper comes up with. I appreciate her attention to detail and modern twists on classic design. This place is all kinds of cohesive. Enjoy!! I am due for a trip down south to the Carolinas. I have a few connections there and would love to visit the beaches and of course, Charleston. You can purchase plans for the house and see the rest of the details, information and sources here.  The architecture is by Eric Moser. The photos are by Laurey W. Glenn. 

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