Knot This But That: Coastal Shopping Coastal Summer lounge area

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Coastal summer outdoor lounge

Shopping guide:

 Teak framed lounge chairs

Blue and white garden stool

Seaman's pendant lantern

Blue, white and aqua outdoor area rug

Barrique low stools

Yellow seahorse pillows

Round tin glazed copper mirror

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourWest Sussex Beach House

West Sussex, UK, New England style beach house is Coastal chic with touches of Americana.

Inspirations on the Horizon: Vacation homes

Beautiful beach house getaway in New England is full of coastal treasures.

Vintage style vacation home on the water boasts views of harbor and beautiful tree scape.

West Dennis, UK vacation beach house has amazing ocean views from any window.

Australian tropical vacation house has lush gardens and is a short walk to the ocean.

Have you been California dreaming? This vacation beach house has the cure.

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New England vacation beach house

Vintage romance vacation beach house

West Dennis, UK vacation beach house

Australian vacation house

California vacation beach house

Inspirations on the Horizon: Romantic Coastal

Romantic coastal spots to enjoy this Valentines Day

How to guide: Create a romantic bedroom

With a little help from our design crew you can create a romantic bedroom with ambiance.

A romantic ambiance can be a great aphrodisiac and can be created easily with big results.

Because we absorb our surroundings through our five senses keep each of these senses in mind as you recreate your bedroom for a more romantic feel. The key is to create a feel within the room that is soft, inviting and a ‘place’ that you want to be.

Style Starboard: Round Up Valentines Day gifts for her

The Crew at Our Boat House has found the prefect gifts for her on Valentines Day

 Shopping guide:

Silver sea fan bracelet

Aquamarine point necklace

Aquamarine drop earrings

Aventurine earrings

Aventurine necklace

Green Kyanite earrings

Aegean necklace

Aegean earrings

Verdigris cuff

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House Tour West Sussex Beach House

This coastal cottage is all about the beach. Located in Selsey, West Sussex, United Kingdom, this beach cottage is filled with true coastal decor, simplicity with great taste and comfort.

This is the kind of beach house you go to unwind and forget about any routine. The ocean views will make you forget about errands and remind you to relax.

Style Starboard: Round Up Mercury glass

Bright and silver vintage tinted mercury glass pieces.

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Mercury glass balls

Mercury glass bowl

Mercury glass candle holders

Mercury glass pendant light

Mercury glass lamps with raffia drum shades

Fishtail mercury glass cluster pendant lights

Mercury glass bottle hanging tea light holders 

Candy dish mercury glass pendant light

How to guide: Creative coastal wrappings

With a few household items, sprigs from the garden and bakers twine, you can create unique coastal gift wrap for the holidays.

How to guide: Give the best coastal gifts

Holiday Coastal Gift Guide

  Weather you are looking for the prefect gift for a family member or one to take to a holiday dinner party, we have a gift for you. Remember, taking a gift to a host or hostess is considered good manners. With our Coastal Gift Guide you are sure to make it on the guest list to next years hottest holiday parties.

Style Starboard: Round Up Holiday decor

Coastal Christmas trees and ocean ornaments

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Christmas tree by pool next to green vine wall

Silver finish Christmas tree with sea shells

Christmas tree with white starfish ornaments on the beach

Pastel Christmas tree with glittered and painted sea shell ornaments

Mini Christmas tree on fireplace mantle

Shopping Guide:

Fish ornaments

Ceramic shell ornaments

Real starfish oranments

Knit sea life, octopus, squid, jellyfish ornaments 

Glass ball and rope ornaments

Inspirations on the Horizon: Coastal outdoor gathering spaces

Wonderful outdoor Coastal Living Areas to enjoy and gather with the family.

Traditonal Nantucket style outdoor Living space with soft blue and white coastal stripe cushions and dark wicker frames.

Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House TourGalveston beach house

Built in an upscale beach development at Galveston’s East end, this home is unique, with a tin roof and an ambiance fashioned after a fishing camp.

Wood beams, wood trim, brick fireplace, it has it all to create warmth in this coastal beach house.

10 Ways To: Coastal holiday decorating

Decorating for the holidays can be simple coastal chic when you follow these 10 decorating ideas.

 

1. Nautical rope, starfish and pine branches draped over your banister will add the perfect touch of holiday spirit to your space. 

Happy Thanksgiving! Holiday special-How to create: Driftwood Christmas Tree

Driftwood Christmas Tree

 Steps to create your own:

1. lay out your driftwood largest piece on bottom and stack slightly smaller each row until you reach the smallest piece at the top which should create the shape of a tree.

2. Attach the driftwood with fishing line or screws to a piece of plywood or directly to your wall.

3. We found this cool coastal wood star that we used as our topper, you can use a starfish as well.

4. String your lights starting at the bottom crossing back and forth, when you reach the top cross back down.

5. Start hanging your ornaments. We hung glass rope balls and nautical lanterns on ours.

Our driftwood tree is 8' tall and made from large pieces of driftwood. 

Shopping guide:

Driftwood

Glass and rope balls

Mini copper lanterns

How to guide: Coastal Christmas tree decoration

The Crew at Our Boat House created this lovely "Vintage Ocean" inspired Christmas tree. We posted the steps to create your own, along with a shopping guide to get these great coastal ornaments.

Style Starboard: Round Up Holiday Gift Guide

These coastal gifts are sure to be a hit for Christmas.

Shopping guide:

Sea glass aqua ring 

Cable throw

 Sea glass aqua earrings

Blue sea fan decor  

Montauk rope and glass grand lantern

Driftwood

Natural wool ottoman/floor pillow

Moon & Lola monogram necklace

Floor pillows

Inspirations on the Horizon: Coastal holiday decor

Coastal holiday decor can be subtle and beautiful. Here are some perfect examples for a little inspiration.

White and pale blue Living Room with holiday touches of white toned shell wreath and garland are sea inspired chic.

How to guide: Coastal Centerpieces

With coastal items from around the house and a few Christmas lights you can create a chic seaside holiday centerpiece.

A silver tureen, ice bucket or bowl filled with seashells is a simple way to create a lovely holiday display for your table.

A little greenery mixed with lights can go a long way, add a container with shells and you have a chic seaside table scape.

Burlap runner with a great piece of driftwood strewn across the table, add in a few air plants or greenery and some candles, you will have an elegant centerpiece for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Silver bucket with seashells

Greenery, lights and wire basket with shells

Driftwood with air plants

10 Ways To: To have a great family bonfire

Summer has ended but the stories and memories remain. Spend a chilly night around the fire with your family and reminisce on the memories. Here are 10 ways for you to create your great family bonfire.