For the past 10 years I've been decorating the inside and outside of my home in a Coastal and Beach Design. Some people would even call my decorating style as a little bit of Shabby Chic and Cottage Chic, mixed together. I admit, I love anything and everything that has to do with the ocean and the … [Read more...] about Refinishing an Old Footstool: Drab to Coastal Chic
craft projects
Halloween Craft Project: Painted Black Spider Seashells
Are you ready for another easy-to-do Halloween craft project? Of course you are! My granddaughter and I whipped up these cute black spiders by using some of our larger clam shells that we collected from the beach. You'll only need a few basic craft supplies to make them and you can make several in … [Read more...] about Halloween Craft Project: Painted Black Spider Seashells
Kid’s Craft Project: Perler Melty Beads Children’s Jewelry
Looking for a fun craft project to do with the kids? If so, we've got one for you today! Little girls can turn these designs into jewelry and little boys can turn them into refrigerator magnets. * This post contains affiliate links. See disclosure located below. If you've never worked with … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Perler Melty Beads Children’s Jewelry
Coastal Home Decorating: Metallic Painted Seashells
I love decorating my home in the coastal beach style. I find the color palette to be relaxing and soothing. In our area, most people decorate their homes in a country style or modern style, so I enjoy being different! Every time we go down to the beach (we live 3 1/2 hours from the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Coastal Home Decorating: Metallic Painted Seashells
Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish
How many of you have seashells that you've collected from a recent or past beach vacation? Heading to the beach for summer vacation this year? If you answered YES to either of those questions, you're going to love our super-easy craft project this week! Matter of fact, we shared a version of this … [Read more...] about Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish
Craft Project: Seashell Crabs Yard Art
I enjoy taking long walks on the beach and collecting seashells, drift wood and sea glass. I've amassed a large collection of beach found goodies over the years and I enjoy incorporating those found objects into some of our craft projects. Today's project is one that will cost you very little … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Seashell Crabs Yard Art
DIY Coastal Style Terracotta Flower Pots
I have a lot of indoor houseplants and I have to admit, I'm pretty good at growing them. Back in late Spring I decided to grow some starters and last week they were finally rooted and ready to be planted. I decorate my home in a coastal and beach style and needed some new flower pots. Since I can … [Read more...] about DIY Coastal Style Terracotta Flower Pots
Kid’s Craft Project: Puppy Dog Painted Seashells
Over the past 16 months we've shared numerous craft projects that use seashells in their design with you here on the blog. Well guess what? We're back again today with another one! You can find a ton of painted seashell designs right here on the blog!!! Last weekend we had the kids over for a … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Puppy Dog Painted Seashells