It's amazing how the fascination with the Kennedy's doesn't ever seem to die down. The Kennedy name is synonymous with style so it's no surprise that Architectural Digest recently chose to profile the circa 1904 Hyannis Port carriage house turned cottage belonging to Rhode Island congressman Patrick Kennedy (son of the late Senator Edward “Ted” … Continue reading A Kennedy Carriage House Turned Cottage
Tag: coastal design
Red, White, and Blue
Tomorrow is the 4th of July holiday and today on the blog we are celebrating the spirit of summer with designs inspired by patriotic colors. Although I'm generally partial to neutral colors, I've always been drawn to a classic New England look that often incorporates red, white, and blue. Mr. B and I be celebrating … Continue reading Red, White, and Blue
NEWPORT BEACH: LIDO MARINA VILLAGE
Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, CA (the land of wealth and beautiful people) had their grand opening in Fall 2016. It's a hop, skip, and a jump from our seaside ranch home but it wasn't until this week that Mr. B and I finally paid a visit to one of Newport's newest coastal shopping destinations. … Continue reading NEWPORT BEACH: LIDO MARINA VILLAGE
Another Sneak Peek at the Seaside Guest Bedroom
I previously wrote about the current updates to the room I affectionately call the Seaside Guest Bedroom and provided you with the little teaser picture you see below. The room wasn't 100% "done" before deciding to redecorate it. Has that ever happened to you? There were aspects of the room that never really felt quite … Continue reading Another Sneak Peek at the Seaside Guest Bedroom
CHIC SUMMER VIBE
Summer brings out bright vivid hues but you can also capture the spirit of the season by pairing up sandy tones with bright white to create a chic summer vibe. I absolutely love the crisp, clean look of white, beiges, and tans blended together to create a bit of summer flair. When neutrals are done right they … Continue reading CHIC SUMMER VIBE