Whimsical Wicker

Wicker Tennis Rackets

Serena & Lily has the most charming collection of wicker pieces. They would be perfect for a beach house, child's room, or summer home. Here are some favorites - 

Christmas @ CCC

CCC

I decorated my pair of Amanda Lindroth wicker pagodas for the holidays with a beachy theme in blue and white.

A Coastal Christmas

Serena & Lily

Serena & Lily is having a storewide sale with their best pricing and free shipping. This is a great opportunity to grab a piece you have been eyeing. They also have a wonderful holiday collection with lots of wicker and blue and white.

The Rattan Bistro Chair High/Low

Serena & Lily 

The rattan bistro chair has become an iconic piece of furniture, a classic for your home. Use the bistro chair in the kitchen, breakfast room, dining room, porch, anywhere for a beachy but sophisticated vibe.

The Chinoiserie Breakfast Room

Jonathan Adler - Elle Decor

Fashion maven Liz Lange's Palm Beach home is one of my absolute favorites, and I have posted on most of the rooms before. You can see it all here in Elle Decor.

The breakfast room is lots of fun too.

It's A Small World

Carolyne Roehm

I of course am planning on using lots of blue and white at CCC II, my dollhouse beach house I have just started. I wanted to share two pieces I just found and they arrive tomorrow.

My New Beach House

CCC II

 

So, I just bought a new beach house! Some of you may recall the dollhouse challenge I participated in several years ago. I had so much fun doing it, I decided to do a beach dollhouse. 

Above is the rattan dollhouse I have ordered. I am envisioning a Florida/Serena & Lily look with lots of blue and white, rattan, wicker, palm trees, and of course chinoiserie.  

Blue and White

CCC

I just received these Isla Guest Towels from Serena & Lily and love them. I am using them at my kitchen island, but they of course would be perfect in a guest bathroom as well. The pineapples look hand embroidered.

Califlorida Cool

CCC

I love what is often called California Cool, the beachy blue and white decorating style that evokes the feel of living on the coast of California.

January Refresh

Island Palm Wallpaper

This is such a great wallpaper combining two of my favorite things - palm fronds and blue and white. I have these same real palm fronds in my great room at all times, courtesy of the many palm trees in my garden. 

CCC

Coastal Blue and White

Serena & Lily - Palm Beach

 

I love the coastal chic look and nobody does it better in my opinion than Serena & Lily. This picture is from their Palm Beach store. 

A Chinoiserie Christmas @ CCC & More

CCC

 

I had a great week at CCC. My new roof is ordered - a classic terracotta barrel tile. Now I just need to be patient while I wait for it to be produced. I love the combination of white stucco and a terracotta tile roof - such a classic. I had saved this in a file - so pretty.

White Stucco House with Tile Roof

A Blue and White Beach Holiday

Holiday by Pamela Fiori

I am a big fan of Serena & Lily's style and get a lot of inspiration from their website and catalogs. I recommend signing up for their mailed catalogs - I always enjoy receiving them.

Breakfast in Bed

Charlotte Moss

 

Charlotte Moss posted this wonderful " breakfast in bed," and I'm not sure if I am more obsessed with the vintage wicker breakfast tray or the silver teapot with bamboo handle.

Director's Chairs

AGK Design Studio

I have always loved director's chairs. They have such a classic, chic, and casual vibe. They are also incredibly comfortable.

Living with Dogs

Carolyne Roehm with her dogs

My pups have their annual physicals today, so it seemed like a great day to post about living with dogs.

Summer Style

Serena & Lily

Isn't this just the essence of summer? Red, white, and blue, stripes, water, the beach, wicker, crabbing, boating....

Navy & White Gingham

Tori Rubinson Interiors

I assume this is a kitchen although it is staged like a flower arranging or potting room. I especially like the touches of navy and white gingham. The wallpaper is Quadrille Climbing Hydrangea.

The Chinoiserie X Bench

Serena & Lily Balboa X Stool

 

The X stool/bench has become such a classic. It is a perfect choice for under an entryway table, at the foot of a bed, at a vanity, for extra seating in the living room; it has so many uses.

Making the Perfect Bed

Bunny Williams NYC Apartment Bedroom

Bunny Williams has done a You Tube video on making the perfect bed that I wanted to share. It has some great tips on how to make "the Bunny Bed" including the deep turndown - I stripped my bed yesterday and made it using this tip and love it.