Hang Mirrors and Art over Windows

To hang mirrors and art over windows is not something I would have thought of, but if there is no wall space, you have no choice.


To keep the traditional over the sink setup in This Bathroom, an elegant Decorative Shell Art Mirror was chosen and it looks beautiful.

Crochet Idea -Cover a Rock to Make a Door Stopper

Dressing up a rock to make it a door stopper is not only pretty but practical too.


A rock from a beach in Maine...

Paint a Dresser Blue -7 Makeovers with a Beachy Vibe

Paint a dresser blue, to reflect the sea! Here are 7 dresser makeovers with a beachy vibe.


This Dresser looks perfectly beachy. The gradient idea sure works beautifully on drawers!

Coastal Mix -Burlap Art, Chalk Paint, Pop up Book with Lighthouses and more

Join Cindy of Sweet Bead Studio for A Stroll on the Beach.
She's put together a great series of beach umbrellas.

Make a Beach Collage with Shells, Sand and more

Have you been collecting lots of shells this summer? You could make a beautiful beach collage with shells, sand and anything else you see fit.


Take the inspiration from Australian based artist Natasha Burns who created this beautiful framed piece for her parents beach house with hand collected sea treasures.

Vintage Nautical Flea Market Finds

I'm loving the nautical vintage flea market finds from Seastyle!


Iryna lives in South Florida, an area with quite a number of great marine flea markets to go to. Why didn't I visit one while staying in Miami Beach?! Well, let's enjoy these great nautical vintage finds. Gorgeous letters made from old Indonesian ships. These must melt your heart if you're a coastal shabby chic lover! And there are more to choose from.

Wall Sconce Shelves to Display Collections

Wall sconces are small pedestals that put whatever you place on them into the spotlight. Here are a few creative ways how to use them!


I've had This Picture of wall sconce shelves in my files for quite some time. It's a striking way to Display a Coastal Collection -each wall sconce showcasing a single Coral.

Block Island Inspiration -Oars, Anchors, Driftwood and more

I thought you might enjoy a few inspiration pictures from our day trip to Block Island (RI) a week ago.


Leaving the car at the station, we boarded the high speed ferry from Narragansett at 9AM and set foot on the island half an hour later..., marching off. First stop, driftwood dolphin -nailed not glued!

Large Decorative Glass Balls -Unique Display Ideas for Inside and Outside

Decorative Glass Balls, or better known as fishing Glass Floats, are so gorgeous. You can count on me to keep posting all the neat display ideas for inside and outside!


Here a giant glass ball is hanging out on a porch, captured by Mandy of Pearl Maple who visited the Cape Cod region recently, coming all the way from Australia.

3 Easy Craft Projects with Small Shells

I found 3 super easy craft projects with small shells at Sharlotte's Southern Reflections.


Sharlotte spruced up a bag from Goodwill with jute and shells found in Florida here. I'd keep this bag inside as decor!

A Tiny Cottage in Coastal California

Jain of A quiet Life had been dreaming long and hard of a tiny cottage, a second home to slip away to, where she could sit lazily and do nothing but enjoy the sounds of the sea.

Coastal Mix -Nautical Tablescape, Accents, Blue, Katie Couric's House and more

A crisp blue and white Nautical Tablescape at Stone Gable.

See more beautiful coastal Tablescapes!

DIY Oyster Shell Candle Holder

Did you know that oyster shells make very pretty candle holders?


So gorgeous! Step by step instructions are posted on Waterside Cottages! In brief: work the oyster shell candle holder from top down, holding five shells with interior surface upwards. Arrange oysters shells into a cup, making sure a tea light will fit inside, then glue the shells in place, using a hot glue gun. To attach more layers, turn cup upside down. Add shells as feet, if necessary, so the candle holder lays flat. Now, if you can't find oysters on the beach, you can either go and slurp a few dozen oysters at a restaurant and take them home, or do what Sandi did to create her Oyster Shell Mirror. Pick up a bag full at a local oyster factory!

Carved Wood Shore Birds

Carved wood shore birds have popped up on Completely Coastal here and there (see related posts on the bottom).


You can find carved wood shore birds in stores such as TJ Maxx and Stein Mart, in gift and thrift shops, as well as in art galleries -that's where this beautiful shore bird is from, displayed in a Maine House. I've always loved them, so I gathered a few online sources. Quality, craftmanship and prices, of course, vary widely, depending on how and by whom the shore birds were carved.

Making Wind Chimes from Shells, Beach Glass & Driftwood

Making wind chimes with shells, beach glass and driftwood to create a welcoming environment around doorways!


"According to feng shui, one way to invite positive energy into our homes is by creating a welcoming environment around doorways," says Diane from Home Sweet Home who created four gorgeous wind chimes with shells, beach glass and driftwood that she collected along the shore.

Decorative Wood Window Shutters with Curb Appeal

I find wood window shutters utterly charming and many of them have great curb appeal. And they too can be an expression of your love for the sea!


Atlantic Premium Shutters, for example, is a company that offers a wide array of cut-outs, including anchors, sailboats and palm trees, plus they can make virtually any type of custom designed cut-out if provided a drawing or template.

Coastal Mix -Decorating Inspiration, Kid Crafts, Sales, Book Giveaway and more

A collection of delightful things coastal at Beach City Life Style.

Making a Keepsake Memory Shadow Box Frame

Many of you loved the idea of Memory Keeping in Jars, making a keepsake memory shadow box frame is another way to go. So here's a great idea for memory shadow box frame!


It's sort of a collage with dimension, showcasing items that tell a story, like Ashley's awesome Keepsake Shadow Box Frame posted on Design Aglow. It's a sleek, uncluttered display of a trip to Hawaii with vacation photographs as a background that spell out "Hana Hou", meaning "once more" or "again". Ashley created the letters with Photoshop alphabet templates. Click link above to learn more.

Ocean Styles Decor Accents

Based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Ocean Styles offers a wide array of accessories to decorate your home beach style, whether you live on the ocean or just want to feel like you do. So here is a selection of my favorite beach and ocean decor accents.


Beginning with really cool Tin Signs. You can hang these outside on the patio wall!

DIY Driftwood Sunburst Mirror Tutorial

I finally found a tutorial for a sunburst driftwood mirror!


I'm sure you recall my collection of Sunburst Mirrors Made with Driftwood and how much I love them. They really shine! And now we have step by step instructions!