COZY COASTAL DINING

Heading into the dining room today to examine this pretty little space! The reclaimed wood table with simple low back wicker arm chairs gives off a wonderful & casual relaxed vibe. With a touch of formal from the chandelier, art, and welted fabric chair cushions the space gets a bit dressed up and has a solid style sense. By keeping the table, chairs, and chandelier all the same neutral and earthy color tone, this room is  soothing and effortlessly harmonized. Overall, this dining area is the perfect cozy coastal spot to enjoy a meal with loved ones. Cheers to pretty coastal style! 

Aloha

BEACH ART

Beach art doesn't have to mean wave photography or scenes of sand dunes at sunset, it can be so many other things. Personally, a more modern take on art is always my go to. I love these black framed fish swimming in both directions on the wall. While keeping these photos neutral in color and exactly the same size it's a fresh and clean approach on beach art.  These photos give the illusion of movement and the dark frames add strong lines to the space. Also, a more dramatic effect was created with how high these pieces are hung. More coastal art to come as I find inspiration..

Aloha

BOOK SMART: COASTAL MODERN

Coastal Modern by Tim Clarke

It's been awhile since I posted about a good read and after digging into this one over the weekend I had to share! Today's feature is the perfect choice for a little book smart design session. Whether you like coastal decor or not this read has plenty of inspiring elements for all design tastes. Dive into some sensational spaces and drift away to the sand and the sea. Happy reading!

"Coastal Modern shares my aesthetic of breezy elegance in more than 250 transporting photographs by award-winning photographer Noah Webb (Dwell, Vanity Fair, Travel + Leisure). These pages feature dozens of seamlessly connected indoor/outdoor spaces (many with jaw dropping views) and sprawling rooms with clean lines, organic shapes and materials, a mix of textures and colors inspired by the sea and the sand." - Notes from Tim Clarke website

Aloha

SHORE THINGS, APRIL

Mauriceg Chandelier, Arteriors

White sponge coral, Palececk
Caprillo Nailhead Chest, Bernhardt

birds egg blue, benjamin moore

April has blown in bringing a fresh breeze of inspiration along with it. Here's this months dose of shore things. Happy Monday dears!

Aloha

SHORE THINGS, JANUARY

Your monthly dose of shore things for posh living

Celedon Scale Sheet Set, $110-250 Serena & Lily Bedding, Available through Pacific Home

Gold Starfish, $10 Jamali Garden

Garden Stool, $350 IslandHomePalmBeach

Carnaby Lamp, $195 Jonathan Adler available through Pacific Home

Jamie Young Bone Side Table, $1'114 Available through Pacific Home

Aloha loves!

SHORE THINGS, DECEMBER

Agnes Mirror [covered in handmade sea urchins!], $1,495 Scwinteriors

Bamboo Sheets [unbelievably silky soft], $124-180 Pacific Home

Lanai Round Coffee Table, $528 Pacific Home

Shannon Slipcover Chair, $1,175 Pacific Home

Raffia Applique Placemat, set of 4 $70 Pomegranate

Dash & Albert Yacht Stripe Rug, $345 Pacific Home

Aloha!

SHORE THINGS: NOVEMBER

Hexagon Lacquer Tray, Jonathan Adler

Faux Bamboo Mirror, Bungalow5

Twisted Vine Floor Lamp, Jamie Young available through Pacific Home

Scallop Nesting Bowls, Ceramics By Heather Knight

Mia Nesting Tables, Pacific Home

There is your dose of items with a coastal flair for this month. Whether you are sitting on the shore east coast, west coast, or pacific style these top posh beach picks are shore to be fabulous. Happy Friday :)

Aloha loves!

VIEW OF THE DAY: TE TIARE

Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Hawaii is Te Taire resort in French Polynesian

“To myself I am only a child playing on the beach, while vast oceans of truth lie undiscovered before me.” -Issac Newton

SIT AND STAY A WHILE

The Panama armchair and table [in bronze] by

one of my favorite outdoor furniture companies, Dedon.

Hawaii embraces the aloha way of life... happiness, relaxation, and most importantly, no worries. It's such a refreshing lifestyle and way of spending everyday. In the workplace or out on the town people are completely relaxed and slow paced. They are taking in the most beautiful moments Hawaii has to offer. It is so easy to fall in love with the island's outlook and attitude on life. Hawaii is the absolute perfect place for peacefulness. Adventure is always just a trail or wave away but the sand always welcomes you to just sit and stay awhile. Excitement or ease is up to you just live the aloha way...

Happy Monday

COOLING DOWN WITH COOL TONES

I cannot seem to get away from these colors no matter what I do. I'm surrounded by them in the sky and the water here in Hawaii, then I go to work and all people want in their home is shades of blue and turqiouse.. not to mention some of the most amazing vintage bowls, vases and glassware that I'm finding on island are of the same hues. Cool tones are refreshing and relaxing. No matter who you are these colors are sure to soothe your soul. Happy Wednesday darlings!

Aloha

THE DUNMORE BEACH CLUB

Picturesque? I think yes.

Poolside furniture by Janus Et Cie

Shell chic powder room...look at that sink!!!

Wonderfully cozy and tropical rooms!

The Dunmore has just undergone a complete resort renovation and these images show off it's new posh beach style. Who wants to walk into these photos with me? See you soon... :)

Aloha

ISLAND ESSENTIALS

Nars Lip Lacquer in Hot Wired, click here

On the go or on the water, this lacquer is up for the challenge.

*I always recommend using spf balm on lips whenever in the sun for protection and it's the perfect base for the lacquer

India Hicks Island Living Soap, click here

The islands in soap form. Silky smooth and completely addicting scent. With nourishing mango and avacado and moisturizing almond, olive and coconut oil. Just try it once!

Smith's Rosebud Salve, click here

It's aquaphor [which I swear by] but in a compact. This multipurpose balm soothes, calms, and heals any dry areas such as lips, elbows, or knees. Definite must-have!

Kenra Leave In Conditioner, click here

This may be my number one island essential. Kenra leave in conditioner for all hair types. I have long, straight, fine hair and lots of it. I refuse to avoid the translucent soothing salt water just to have silky hair. Solution: the contents of this magical bottle. This protecting and calming conditioner is a golden ticket to beach wavy, and healthy I might add, hair! Spritz on before and after indulging in Hawaii water.

Surfs up

THE BEAUTY OF DISCOVERY

DEDON Tribeca

Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known.. Go discover it.

Aloha!