When Heather from Fake-It Frugal hit the jackpot on some fabric, pillow inserts, and beaded trim at a flea market, she knew it was time to whip up some nautical pillows. First she sewed the pillow cover, inserted the pillows, and then glued on some of the trim. Now this is where it gets fun! [...Read More]
Sand and Ocean Beach Painting
June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Crystal clear blue waters with white foaming waves. Hot sand between your toes. What says summer more than the beach? Riva from Uno, Dos, Tres Chic created her own beach painting by blending paint to capture just the right shades. I like how she lightly dabbed on the word beach using a stencil. This is [...Read More]
Abstract Beach Scene Painting
May 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mai Li from Thrifty Shopaholic created her own beach scene to hang in her billiard room. During the painting process, she used painter’s tape to separate the water from the sky and help form the sea oats. She finished by blending a little brown into the white edges of the canvas to lend a bit [...Read More]
Shell Wall Art
April 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Erin from Stillwater Story created this shell wall art from sea urchins, a glassless wall frame, and some iridescent paper. Erin definitely has a knack for coastal decorating on a dime, as this piece cost her only $11 to create. I love its natural elegance and serenity. She was inspired by the Form and [...Read More]
