Coastal Living Magazine. 112 pages of Inspiration.

For more than 10 years, Coastal Living magazine has been providing inspiration for those of us that live on the coast or wish we did. Every month they publish more than 100 pages of inspiration.

Being a designer, my favorite is of course the interior home photos. I know I'll always be re-arranging furniture and tabletop displays after my issue arrives.

Their design and style editors are incredible to work with. They take tremendous pride in carefully selecting products they know their subscribers and readers will enjoy within their own homes to add a little touch of the coast.

We have had the privilege of working with the editors of Coastal Living and having several of our items and our company featured throughout their magazines. This month, they have selected the Seaside Inspired Coral Table Lamp, Fish Hook pillow and Cowry Shell ball to share with their readers. Thank you Coastal Living!

Now excuse me, while I sit back, relax and flip through the February issue and become inspired all over again.

Resources:

http://www.coastalliving.com/

http://www.seasideinspired.com/

Decorating with White Slipcovered Furniture

Nothing says Beach more than crisp white slipcovered furniture. Despite what you may think, white is actually the easiest color to keep clean. A little OxiClean, a spin in the washer and you're as good as new again.

You can create so many looks, styles and feel with white furniture. I love all white in the winter. White comes in so many different hues that you can create dimension and interest just by layering the hues and textures.

Pottery Barn has a great Sweater Knit, Chenille and Faux Sheepskin pillow cover that give a cozy, snuggle by the fireplace look and feel. And I love their new distressed white accessories. They work for a beach cottage look, farmhouse or shabby chic style. The pillar candleholders will also be a terrific display for a piece of coral, nautilus shell or starfish.

In the Spring and Summer, add a pop of color to your white furniture with accent pillows. I always recommend a pattern pillow, which is your jumping off point and then adding a few solid pillow covers within the same color family, but slightly variety. The solid colors should pull from your patterned pillow. The Coral Branch pillow is a great pattern pillow for fall and winter. Then in the Spring and Summer, I would recommend a brighter sealife or coral pillow.

If you're looking for inexpensive, yet comfortable slipcovered furniture, may I introduce you to IKEA. Their Ektorp collection has several pieces to choose from, including a new sectional and a sofa bed. Their slipcovers come in a variety of colors and patterns and with the low cost, you can change with every season.

When possible, go with inexpensive furniture (as long as it's comfortable) and high-end accessories. Your accents always pull the room together and will make it look expensive.

So don't be afraid of white - the possiblities are endless and give you a blank canvas to let your creativity flow.

References/Photos:

http://www.seasideinspired.com/

http://www.potterybarn.com/

http://www.ikea.com/