Beach Decorating Blog

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is about more than putting delicious holiday food on the table. It is about spending time with those you love, gratitude and making memories. If your beach house is the gathering place for your loved ones this year, then check out the ten coastal inspired Thanksgiving tablescape ideas we’ve collected. These gorgeous settings blend traditional Thanksgiving decorations – like pumpkins, leaves and earthy tones – with beachy elements – like seashells, starfish and a … read more

Just in case you have not already tackled the carving duties at your house - here are a few clickable and printable links to check out for some beachy fun pumpkins! Originally Published in Coastal Living Magazine in 2012Compass Rose Tropical FishSmall Tropical FishStarfish and ShellsWishing you a safe and fun Halloween Night!  … read more

Take your art to an unexpected place with the Cliffside wall decor arrangement. This often overlooked space in your home is perfect for displaying artwork from your coastal collection! To master this look, get a consistent starting point to center your pieces. This can be tricky when working on an uneven surface like stairs, so remember - X marks the spot! For example, make a small "x" 60” (ideally to be eye-level) above the center of each step, then use painters tape to connect each s … read more

Love the look of creating a gallery art wall in your beach home, but not sure of where to start? We've gathered some great ideas and gallery art wall graphics to help you begin your new look.  Stay tuned - there will be FIVE different looks to check out!Part 1 "The Beachcomber"The Beachcomber wall decor layout is perfect for creating a relaxed and spontaneous feeling in your beach home. The playful mix-and-match nature of this arrangement makes this design super adaptable – you can add, … read more

So... here's the scoop.  We are terrible pumpkin carvers, always too ambitious for our own good and then we just make a big mess (lol). The fact that we live in the middle of Half Moon Bay and the pumpkin fest craziness, I think I just get overwhelmed with so many ideas and am intimidated by those out there that can really create the most fantastical creations out of pumpkins! This year, for our annual pumpkin carving round-up, we've decided to focus on a Pirate theme!  Why not? P … read more