surf shack style

A surfboard leaning against a wall definitely gives a home a relaxed, holiday vibe. 
A few old surfboards that have been lying around here have been tied to the lattice screen with rope on our back deck. I'm always on the look out for more to add to it.

This summer rental in Montauk New York looks like a fun place to stay. Love the rustic weathered wood exterior.

What a great idea for a kitchen bench!

Laid back outdoor courtyard

Rustic summer colour

Creative surf style at Atlantic Byron Bay.


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1. www.atlanticbyronbay.com.au  2. blog.vogue-living.com 3. unknown 4. real living magazine 5. templeandwebster.com  6. mokaluahpb.com 7. www.atlanticbyronbay.com.au

vintage beach shack

In the days well before pinterest, I kept folders of pages torn from magazines. I still love the coastal home ideas I collected.  
This is one of my favourites, it must be from over 10 years ago. A classic style Australian beach hut in Victoria, full of ideas we can use to get the vintage beach shack look in our own homes. 

White timber walls with simple shelves lined with vintage and natural coastal collections. Fishing baskets, aqua glass bottles, antique marine prints and beachcombing finds create a relaxed atmosphere.

Could you see yourself daydreaming here?

A perfect beachcomber's retreat don't you think?

via pages torn from Vogue Living Australia

rustic coast

As the days grow cooler I'm drawn to these rustic coastal escapes with the down to earth feeling of a boatshed or waterside shack.  Warm and welcoming with weather beaten recycled timber, the patina of aged surfaces and warm vintage woollen blankets, where nothing's too precious.

Have a relaxing weekend!

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1.vi-sualise.tumblr 2. thebeachstudios.com 3. caribbeantravelmag.com 4. countryliving.com 5. brookegianetti.typepad.com 6. mysigaheestrand.com 7. kararosenlund.com

beach shack

With everyone in holiday mode this long weekend I thought I'd share some inspiration for laid back beach shack living.. 
a little weekender or something permanent up or down the coast, somewhere quiet and unspoilt where there's not much else to do but take it easy and relax.

Hope you're all having a relaxing weekend.

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1. ralphlauren.com 2. ideas.homelife.com.au 3. blissfulbblog.com 

4. daydreamsonvinyl.com.au 5. coconutlemonandlime.blogspot.com.au 

6. oceaniaislandliving.com.au

nature shelves

Hi.. welcome to another week. 
After a record high temperature in Sydney on Friday of 45-46 degrees celsius (114 fahrenheit)! we've been enjoying cooler weather this weekend. At least the nights haven't been too hot, so we can be thankful for that. 

This is something I've been thinking about making for ages. A place to keep small treasure and beach finds. The idea is from a book I've had for a long time and still love the simple coastal style of it. 
Easy to make.. I used some old wooden bed slats I found a while ago, i knew they'd come in handy one day. I bought the rope from a discount shop.

I measured the pieces of timber to length and marked where I wanted holes to be drilled, then handed them over to the live in carpenter ;) 
The bottom shelf is the longest, mine is 62cm 24". The middle shelf one inch shorter and the top shelf one inch shorter than that.
The holes need to be drilled slightly larger than the rope. 
I painted them with primer and a few coats of water based paint.  

I measured 4 lengths of rope then threaded it through the holes, knotting below the shelves, then knotting them all together at the top. I did this on the floor, it takes a bit of time to get all the lengths even. The distance between the shelves is about 21cm 8". 

I like them filled with simple, natural finds - pebbles, shells, feathers, string and rope. It reminds me of the walls of a boatshed or beach hut.

Have a great week!

snapper lodge

Hi.. hope you're enjoying the holiday season.
I love this time of year, after the Christmas rush.. time to relax and unwind. It's got me thinking about beach shacks. Snapper Lodge is one I've loved & admired in magazines for many years. The ultimate waterfront hideaway, right on the edge of beautiful Pittwater, only 45 minutes north of Sydney. A tiny one bedroom converted boat house with plenty of room for entertaining. Cute and quirky, I could see myself relaxing here for a few days or permanently!

It's available for rental through Contemporary Hotels Australia.

Would you like a holiday here?

photos via 

Australian Traveller

Contemporary Hotels