AHOY!

I don't know what possessed me to take on this project at this time of year.. determined to finish something I started a while ago I guess. A bit of a change from all the Christmas things we are flooded with at the moment.

Sorry for my absence from blog land and this neglected blog. Etsy has kept me busy over the last few months, in a good way. 

Hope things are going well for you wherever you are!

seaside style

I think this gorgeous seaside home has been around the internet for a few years now 'cause I've admired this bedroom for a while. This weekend I was happy to come across a bit more of this place on a Danish website. I'm not sure where it, it does look Scandinavian though, don't you think? 
It has such a relaxing feeling with the fresh white interior, soft blues, the light charcoal wooden exterior and a few nautical touches. Simple and inspiring.

I want to move in!

Could you see yourself living here?

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repurposed boats

It's great to see these weathered old wooden boats given new life. They add lots of rustic nautical charm and character to these homes, gardens and outdoor areas. 

Isn't this boat garden beautiful?

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lighthouse house

Have you seen this lighthouse house? The owners built it as a guesthouse for family and friends on their property in New Zealand, alongside a boatshed with spectacular views overlooking Golden Bay. 
I just love it and the cute way it's been simply furnished and decorated.

Inspired by American lighthouses, they worked with an architect to plan their design. 

A sunny spot to hang out in a hammock chair. The beautiful rag rugs and patchwork quilts on the beds were made by the owner.

Not sure I could live here permanently with all the stairs.

Would you like to live here?

NZ House and Garden

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sommerwhites.blogspot.com

gone fishing

Remember when I was inspired to make some nautical buoys?    

Brightly coloured numbered buoys are used by lobster fishermen to mark where their lobster traps are located. 
I like the nautical feeling they add to a seaside balcony.

A job for the carpenter of the family, he measured some off cuts of timber to size and used a drop saw to cut the angles.
I used a white primer / undercoat, when it was dry I taped them with masking tape where I wanted the stripes and colour to be and later stencilled on some numbers. I sanded them with an electric sander for a weathered look and also because some of the paint seeped through the tape ;) Next time I'll use thinner coats of colour.

I wanted to photograph them somewhere near the harbour. I thought  this sailing club with the lovely old charcoal weatherboard building would make the perfect backdrop.. and wasn't it nice of them to hang the striped bunting for me?

My daughter and I are heading up to Byron Bay on Wednesday. Thought it was a good idea to have a break from technology, so I've scheduled some posts for later in the week. I look forward to sharing some of the beauty of Byron Bay next week. 
I'll no doubt be sharing some pics on instagram though @beachcomber26.

See you later!

Cheryl

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nautical style

Back to Watson's Bay for another inspiring visit to the Beach Club at the hotel. A fun atmosphere to match the seaside location, I love the simple nautical decor and thought you would too.

Here's a great idea for shelving. The backs of the crates are painted with maritime flags and filled with interesting collections and plants.

zooming in on the view to the city

the neighbourhood..

thanks for joining me!

joining

romantic home
savvy southern style