COASTAL CHIC LIVING

This New England home presents the idea that being at the beach means living in relaxed luxury. Each room dons a gorgeous hue that lifts the spirit and soothes the soul. Throughout the home you'll find tailored elements combined with laid back touches. With just a hint of tropical accessories and colors this gracious waterside abode is elegant and cozy. Notice how in each room the presence of the beach is there, just in case you forgot where you were...

Here's to living at the beach, the best way to live.

Aloha

WELL LIT

Get ready for the new monthly if not weekly post covering the latest posh lighting finds. Today's WELL LIT spotlight is on the Satellite Chandelier from DWR. Glowing in all it's gold glory, this chandelier serves up a full dose of functionality and form. Cheers to well lit spaces..

Aloha!

BEDDED BLISS

I'm going to leave you for the weekend with some retail therapy. DVF just released her limited edition duvets, HOW do you choose just one?? Hurry and get yours before they're gone. Exclusively sold at Bloomingdale's and DVF.com- Happy Friday!

Aloha

CLEARLY IN LOVE

My love affair for the day - the Plexi-craft Greek Key Scroll Table. Clearly I cannot help myself and I'm madly in love. Who's with me?? This table, which has been featured in Elle Decor and celebrity pads, is growing in fame like all lucite furniture in the past 5-10 years. The unique thing about lucite furniture is it's ability to be aesthetically weightless. A smart choice for a small space or any space in need of furniture but no additional visual weight. Lucite pieces allow for function and posh form without getting you hung up on wood finish. Get ready for more 'clearly in love' posts coming up!

Aloha

SUPPER CLUB

French designer Alberto Pinto's Lagon porcelain collection is on the brain this morning. The hand-painted pieces vibrantly suggest the colors of the ocean and it's beauty. The bright turquoise paired along side a bold orange is the perfect blend of cool and warm.

Aloha

happy Monday posh readers!

HAVE A GREEN DAY

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Aloha

BOOK SMART: STYLE AND SUBSTANCE

It's time for another good read, let Style and Substance, The Best of Elle Decor guide you through 240 pages of dazzling rooms. Covering every style, packed with decorating tips, and opening the door to breathtaking homes all around the world, this book is one to have in your library.

Aloha

happy reading!

DINING OUT, ISLAND STYLE

Entertaining outdoors at it's finest lives here in Hawaii

Hawaii is the land of the outdoors. Any chance you get you stroll on out to enjoy the marvelous tropical climate. The incredibly comfortable year round weather makes for absolutely terrific outdoor living spaces. The ability to dine outdoors anytime, any month of the year and bug free is just about enough of heaven to keep me satisfied! To sit out and soak in the lush island foliage while taking in the salty ocean breeze for hours on end is sweet medicine for the soul. Hope today to inspire some thoughts on dining and living beautifully outdoors.. for anyone not on the islands spring is upon you so gear up for entertaining outside!

Warmest Aloha

KW FABRIC

kelly wearstler fabrics for groundworks by lee jofa

.....She's back! Full of edge and more inspired than ever, Kelly Wearstler releases her new fabrics for 2012 and you're getting the first look at them right here on M+P. Can someone say gorge?? At work today we sat around drooling while looking through the new patterns, colors and textures this line brings. She does it all. Encompassing funky, edgy, interesting, unique, classy, sophisticated and eye catching designs KW inspires all of us not to settle. Her work takes your expectations to the next level. I love how she effects the industry. The first look catalogue is out and select showrooms are just receiving hanging swatches, if you can you MUST see these in person or at least get your hands on catalogue. These fabrics are art.

Have a posh Tuesday darlings!

Aloha

FISHING FLOATS

Japanese glass fishing floats

When living in Hawaii nautical themed accessories become second nature. Full of mystery and stories of the sea, Japanese fishing floats are a one of a kind piece perfect for giving off a nautical flair. They can be found in an array of serene blue and green tones. As you can see they are most often used for accessorizing and accomplishing an effortless coastal inspired look. Whether on display on the coffee table, strategically hung up to catch your eye, or just nestled together on the floor they are a unique touch that strike up interest. You can find them reproduced with machine made 'character' but the ones that are worth your eye are the vintage floats. Here in Hawaii you can find them hidden in local antique stores maybe with a film of dust on them but rich in history and beauty scars from the ocean. Most times when I run across these fishing floats all I think about is if it could talk and tell tales it's travels in the Pacific waters...

Aloha and Happy Monday loves

HAMPTONS HIGH STYLE BEACH HAVEN [Guest House]

Flowing beautifully off of the main homes design this guest house is the ideal spot for friends and family or just a few moments alone. Hope you enjoyed this Hamptons haven!

Aloha

HAMPTONS HIGH STYLE BEACH HAVEN [Main House]

There's only one thing left to do after viewing this house, look again and direct your attention to it's details. A divine abode gleaming of luxury and coastal inspired design, this high style Hamptons home offers sophistication by the sea. By blending sand and water hues throughout this home, the calming vibe of the outdoors was successfully brought inside. From the foyer to the pool house geographic room you'll find gorgeous decor around every corner. Haven't had enough yet? Don't worry, tomorrow we'll step inside the guest house!

Aloha