Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Why Is Geogia On Beach House Finds Mind?


Think live oaks hung with Spanish moss that form canopies all over the island. Owning a three-bedroom three-bath house one block from the beach that is a 15-minute drive over the causeway to Brunswick, and another hour and 15 minutes to the airport in Savannah, Georgia.

Beach house finds along with the New York Times found this June Bright Cottage which is neo-traditional with the necessary modern comforts as well as the charm of beach cottages of the past. The cottage has two porches, which wrap from front to back and are accessible from every room, think hammocks, swings, and rocking chairs from which to capture spectacular views of ocean and marsh.

The island the cottage is situated on is 12 miles long and three miles wide, has seven golf courses, bike paths and several waterfront stretches devoted to fishing and swimming. Kayak tours, dolphin tours and ghost tours of the local light house. Plus the island’s restaurants and boutiques are within walking distance of the house. This is truly a beach house find!

CONTACT: Klickie Aiken, Georgia Coast Realty (912) 638-1144; coastcottagesssi.com

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

A Fall Midwest Beach Table



In the fall bring the beach indoors (and use a floor-to-ceiling view of that glorious lake as a backdrop). This setting celebrates the warmer tones found in the dunes only in the fall – celadon greens and rich taupes. Bundles of dried dunegrass anchor the table and create height, with natural stone vases and votive holders adding a soft glow. Sprinkle a collection of local shells around the place settings for a personal touch; the effect is mimicked in a charming seashell-shaped pitcher. The ceramic European dishware in hydrangea green is perfect for a relaxed alfresco brunch or lunch, with a simple, flat piece of driftwood used as a serving platter. Stylist Robert Michael Northington says “It’s a specialness that can only be found in communities by water – an easy, breezy way of living and entertaining that’s artistic, creative and relaxed.”

Chicago born and raised Robert Northington who now lives in Millers Beach, Lake Country in Indiana has been a fellow boutique owner friend and partner in design for years! They met in the Chicago Showroom of Barbara Sheehan in 1995 and were quick to become designing friends. In Chicago they have collaborate heads on many projects and on this site Beach House Finds Robert rallied around its conception. Robert Northington is featured in Lakemagazine.com for Tablescapes he styled.



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Lake Magazine's Editor, Megan Waitkoff stated "It takes a certain je ne sais quoi to take a blank canvas and design a masterpiece – which is exactly what LAKE asked Robert Northington to do with our “Tablescapes” feature. He created three masterpieces, to be exact."

As Lake Magazine's Editor, Megan Waitkoff stated "It takes a certain je ne sais quoi to take a blank canvas and design a masterpiece – which is exactly what LAKE asked Robert Northington to do with our “Tablescapes” feature. He created three masterpieces, to be exact."



Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Why We Love Fall In Venice Beach California

Photo Credit:"Colors on Abbot Kinney Blvd." from the album On the Street, LATimes


Fall in Venice Beach is sometimes the hottest time of year in Southern California. Not this year, September has been delightfully perfect, which is why so many people flock to Southern California beaches to live. The tourists have returned back to home so shopping and walking the boardwalk is a shoppers delight. Fashionista and designers a like know that Venice Beach is the place to find one of a kind: art objects, hats, jewlry, clothes and accessories. The weekends are still crowded and crazy so we suggest a week day visit to Abbot Kinney Boulevard or bike ride on the Venice boardwalk. The VENICE BEACH WALK TOURS is one of the most famous tourist attractions in all of America. As a matter of fact, it’s number 1 in Los Angeles County, visited by more than 5 million people each year. This weekend was the Abbot Kinney Festival,a long celebrated fall tradition with eco-friendly car booths, party tends, food like Hawaiian BBQ to keetle Korn, and Obama booths.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

How to Vacation and Treasure Hunt at Your Beach House















Beach House Finds CELESTIAL BY THE SEA an oceanfront beach rent in Lincoln City, Oregon. The beach house find is a place to view the ocean, and it has views North to Cascade Head and South to the Salishan Spit. Oregon has exciting storms, blissful sunsets, moonlight beams and starlit nights. Lincoln City, is a favorite vacation destination in the Northwest and is located on the Central Oregon Coast. Imagine strolling down the coastline and stumbling upon a richly colorful hand blown glass float. Years ago, people would find treasures like these drifting ashore from places near and far. Today, most floats are made of other materials and are absent color all together; unless of course you visit Lincoln City, Oregon. In recent years, the city has revived this treasure hunt and now places glass floats on the beach for people to find and enjoy. These one of a kind floats are numbered and can be registered with the local Chamber of Commerce making them a truly special piece of memorabilia. Visit the beaches of Lincoln City and find a glass float to take home with you. Lincoln City is also known as the kite flying capital of the world, many travel great distances to participate in this beach goer tradition.

Monday, August 11, 2008

USA Olympic Uniforms are a 10

We say Ralph Lauren Olympic uniform designs are a 10! White, crisp and a great look! Go USA!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Is Small the New Large In Beach Cottages?




Images by Ben Anders


London based Danish designer Nina Tolstrup of Studiomama wanted a weekend retreat to escape life in so she bought a small plot of land on the shore in a seaside town located in northeast Kent. The 388-square-foot structure is located in the middle of a row of 25 tiny cottages, sits on galvanized steel stilts, and is clad with cedar shingles. The interior is sawn softwood and the focus is the sea view. A sleeping loft accommodates Ms. Tolstrup and her husband, and her two children who sleep in bunks. Nina has designed this beach house to be pared down to the essentials: eat, drink, sleep, and view. We think it is the perfect Beach house find!

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

What is it about New York Beachiness?





There is something about beachiness.

Hollywood and socialites attended a beautiful summer evening Soiree at "Watermill." Everyone looked sunkissed and fresh from the beach.


Alan Wyse and Kim Cattrall




Marisa Bregman, Luigi Tadini, and Amanda Hearst



Marlene Dietrich is Dr. No’s Ludovico Clinic.”

The dress code was “Decadent Chic” at one of the top social parties in New York this summer. 800 came for the dinner and there were 1100 at cocktails. The evening was titled: “Marlene Dietrich is Dr. No’s Ludovico Clinic.” and was at Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center. The must-go art event in the new Hamptons.


Honorary Chairs of this Beach event: Marina Abramovic, Bernard Arnault, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Ross Bleckner, Kathleen Brennan and Tom Waits, Chuck Close, Bob Colacello, Alan Cumming, Merce Cunningham, Philippine de Rothschild, Marianne Faithfull, Carrie Fisher, Renée Fleming, Philip Glass, Nan Goldin, Zaha Hadid, Jenny Holzer, Iman and David Bowie, Donna Karan, Harvey Keitel, Calvin Klein, Jeff Koons, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Meier, Jessye Norman, Isabella Rossellini, Diane von Furstenberg, Dita von Teese, Rufus Wainwright, Roger Waters, Dianne Wiest.