Beach House Patio Table Decor

August 1, 2021Coastal Interiors, Our Beach House, PatioAnneke McConnell

When we moved out of our beach house in the middle of March, we had a general plan and timeline for the project, but thought we’d be back in our home to enjoy the last half Summer here in the Pacific Northwest. Fast forward through unexpected renovation surprises (all those fun things you find behind the walls) ;-), and we’re just barely getting back to putting it all together! A Fall return home is now the reality.

Our home may be in an upheaval, but I knew I had to pull our patio together to enjoy the rest of the Summer. Unfortunately everything except our furniture is packed and stacked away in storage boxes!

I ordered home items on Walmart, looking specifically for items with two day shipping. With all of the running around of kids this Summer and renovation work I’m responsible for, having Walmart ship everything to our front door so quickly was such a time saver for me! I wanted to create a look that was inviting and classic, yet bright and fun, and everything arrived just in time for this weekend’s guests.

Since Summers are THE BEST time in the Pacific Northwest, I didn’t want to waste another weekend not getting to enjoy the beautiful weather. Walmart Home has a large selection of items and something for everyone. I was able to find the perfect reversible navy and white striped pillows, beautiful brass and glass candle holders, and a water hyacinth tray, plus so much more.

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Polished Nickel Kitchen Faucets

May 13, 2021KitchenAnneke McConnell

As we continue to select materials and finishes for our beach house renovation, I’ve been more drawn to the sparkle of a polished nickel and how it beautifully reflects light. It’s a major contender for our beach house, especially in the kitchen!

There is such a large variety of faucet options today, from pull down sprayers to bridge faucets, as well as touchless or even a voice activated faucet. With extended family that has severe allergies as well as the day to day needs of food prep, kids making the best kind of messes while baking treats, etc., I can attest that the touchless faucets are WORTH THE HYPE and make life so much easier. It has me convinced that a touchless garbage and recycle can pullout is just as essential! What do you think?

Whether you’re looking for a more sleek and functional style faucet or a major statement piece like the wheel faucet by Waterstone, I’ve rounded up a small handful of kitchen faucets below as contenders for our beach house renovation. Shown here are polished nickel or stainless steel, but most of them are also available in multiple finishes options such as antique brass, champagne brass, satin nickel, bronze, matte black, stainless black, etc.

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Anneke

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Sophisticated Coastal Bedroom Design

February 10, 2021Bedroom, Coastal Interiors, EdesignAnneke McConnell

Today’s coastal inspired bedroom design is centered around a beautiful hazy blue gray upholstered wingback bed with wood accent pieces at the base. It can be really tempting to always default to a bright white bed in coastal decor, but there are plenty of ways to mix it up with different colors, patterns and textures.

The bed is grounded by a flatweave wool and cotton blend rug, white three drawer night stand with soft close drawers, a glass and brass table lamp at an inexpensive price point, and rectangular rope mirror.

The artwork above the bed is best suited for a king size bed or a larger queen frame. Another option is to mount one piece of the art centered above the bed.

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49 Sailboat Art Pieces for a Coastal Home

February 5, 2021ArtAnneke McConnell

Whether you live in a beach house or not, a staple piece in a coastal style home includes artwork that nods to the sea with themes of sailboats, yachts, seascapes, coral, seashells, and more. Sailboat artwork is a favorite around here in our beach house, and there are plenty of options you can add to your home, including custom painted pieces from skilled artists.

Below is a round up of 49 Sailboat (or boat) art pieces that may be just the right fit for your home.

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