Blue Skies Up Above

I'd love to spend my afternoons out on the porch of this Swedish summer home I discovered on Frolic. That blue ceiling is FAB-U-LOUS! And now I'm back to bed. I just can't get rid of this yucky thing I have going on!

Darling

This is such a pretty porch captured so perfectly by photographer Matthew Benson. I can easily imagine sitting out here, drinking some iced tea, chatting away with my best friend. And of course we'd wave at all those who went by!

Coastal Gems

It's always a good day when you get to see some work by Jane Coslick! One day I'm going to head to Tybee Island and check out all of these delightful cottages. Did you know that you can rent out one of Jane's very own cottages? 99 Steps from the Beach (first several images above) was actually the first cottage that Jane bought on Tybee. The adorable 625-square-foot oceanfront home can be yours for 2 nights, a week, or an entire season! What a true beach experience, porch hammock and all. (See more of my posts on Jane Coslick here, here and here....love her!)

Beachside Treat

I've posted that amazing room of curtained bunk beds before, but until I ran into it again on Blueprint Bliss, I had no idea where it came from (although of course we assumed a beach house). But it was THIS beach house in South Carolina designed by Carter Kay and featured in the April 2008 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles. How fabulous are those swinging beds on the porch? That's where I'm pretending to be stationed this weekend. Thank you, Blueprint Bliss, what a gem.

My Dream Vacation Home

I almost drooled all over my June issue of Coastal Living when I landed on the article "New House Old Soul" showcasing a vacation home in Georgia designed by Jane Coslick. Gosh I love Jane. We're getting pretty close to perfection here people. I think this could easily be my dream vacation home. I see these images and I wonder why in the heck I live in Minnesota. "The Land of 10,000 Lakes" just doesn't seem to cut it!

Doug Meyer

This eclectic and colorful Miami home belongs to designer Doug Meyer. I was immediately drawn to it when flipping through the pages of June's issue of Metropolitan Home. That outdoor space is just what I dream of in the summer. The turquoise deck?! L-O-V-E! To see more of this cool home, just head over here!

HGTV Green Home 2009

These rooms from the HGTV Green Home 2009 truly are an oasis of calm. Interior designer Linda Woodrum was inspired by the Florida coast and how beautiful the water was. “It’s the ultimate spa retreat. The colors are directly related to the glorious water of the local beaches and this suite really takes you away. It feels peaceful and relaxed but definitely sophisticated in a wonderfully casual way.” I'd agree that is precisely what is does! What a DREAM Green home!! Check out HGTV for tons more glorious images of this home, including virtual tours and all the info you'd ever need on each room.

I wish you all the joys of spring this Easter weekend! :)

Beside the Point

I know I just got home from vacation, but after seeing images in Coastal Living of the seaside rental cottage "Beside the Point" in Harbour Island, I immediately wanted to pack my bags again and head to the Bahamas (who am I kidding though, I haven't unpacked yet...!). I did a little search to find more images...this coastal cottage is way too cute! (Images via Coastal Living, John McCardy Architect and Island Real Estate).