Sand Dollar Cookies

Sand Dollar Cookies nestled in brown sugar

 

Diamonds for Dessert made these adorable Sand Dollar Cookies. They are perfect for your beach seashell Christmas or a Summer party.

 

See the recipe below or visit Diamonds for Dessert here

 



Sand Dollar Cookies

adapted from Little Corner of Mine

2 1/2 cups tapioca flour/starch
1 egg yolk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut milk/cream

Simple Christmas Wreath

 

Hang wreaths from driftwood or a branch for a simple Christmas accent

with natural appeal.

 

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Simple Pumpkin Accent

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

We love the simplicity of a single white pumpkin placed in a chippy chair.

 

Simply fabulous.

 



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Bird Feeder made from Pumpkin

Idea from Dreamy Whites

 

An outdoor Fall accent and a buffet for the birdies.

 

What you'll need:

 

     - A 3-5 pound pumpkin

     - Thick twine

     - (2) Large tacks

     - Bird seed

     - Twigs (optional)

 

- Cut the pumpkin in half (you now have 2 feeders)

 

- Scoop out the inside (save for pumpkin pie or roasted pumpkin seeds) leaving a thick interior wall

 

- Using the natural grooves of the pumpkin, take your twine pieces and loop/tie together at the bottom and tack to the underside of the pumpkin. Take your top pieces and loop/tie together to hang from a branch.  

 

- If you would like to create natural perches, poke or drill holes in the side and insert a twig.

 

- Fill with birdseed and enjoy watching your feathered friends

 

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A No Carve Pumpkin Idea

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

Use assorted size drill bits to poke holes in pumpkins for a unique, chic, no-carve pumpkin this Halloween season.

 

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Decorate the Kitchen or Dessert Table

 

Write your pumpkin pie recipe directly on the pumpkin on place in the kitchen or on the dessert table.

 

For more Fall Decorating and Ideas, visit our Pinterest Board.

 

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Fall Centerpiece Idea with a Beach Style Alternative

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

Although we love tradition, there is just something about orange pumpkins that doesn't appeal to us (or our beach style). All hail the great white pumpkin!

 

We love bringing the outdoors in and this centerpiece does just that.

 

Using a natural fabric table runner, arrange white pumpkins and gourds in clusters. Varied sizes work best and elevating a few is even better.

 

Then place your candles throughout and fill in using twigs, leaves and moss.

 

For a beach style alternative, replace the moss and instead nest the pumpkins on sand; replace the leaves for seashells and the twigs for driftwood. This will give you a fall and Thanksgiving centerpiece, while maintaining your beach style.

 

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Wood Swivel Tree

 

Create a unique reclaimed forest with our recycled wood trees.

 

These easily-assembled trees have swiveling branches with faint traces of paint and raised wood grain textures.

 

Great for displaying ornaments of all types.

 

Each will be unique.

 

View details or purchase the wood swivel tree here

 

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DIY Beach Pumpkin

Created by TimeWashed

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

It was love at first sight when we spotted this creative do-it-yourself beach pumpkin.

 

Wrap a handful of cotton batting or even a small pumpkin in a natural fabric like linen or burlap.

 

Gather and tie the fabric together using a decorative ribbon or rope.

 

Place a driftwood stick in the top for the pumpkin stem.

 

And complete the look with a finger starfish dangle accent.

 

Visit our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board for more PINspiration.

 

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Sneak Peek: New 2014 Driftwood Christmas

Here's a sneak peek of the new 2014 Driftwood Christmas Décor and Ornaments.

Driftwood Angel Ornaments

 

Slim natural driftwood wings help our Angel Ornaments take flight.

Carefully selected pieces of natural, reclaimed driftwood are used to form and create our ornaments.

 

Each is hand-made and unique by nature.

 

5 x 4 1/4" to 5 x 5 1/4" . $17

 

View details or purchase the Angel Ornament here

Driftwood Angel Tree Topper

 

Our standing Angel watches peacefully over Christmas celebrations or can be used as a graceful tree topper.

 

Hand-made using natural, found driftwood pieces.

 

13" h . $70

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Angel here

 

Driftwood Tree Ornament

 

A skillful arrangement of small salvaged pieces of natural driftwood are shaped into tiny trees, for your tree.

 

Twine loop for hanging.

 

Each will be unique due to the hand-made and natural element.

 

4 1/2" h . $16

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Tree Ornament here

Driftwood Polar Bear

 

Found pieces of driftwood are lightly white-washed and carefully arranged by hand, to form these pleasingly posed Polar Bears.

 

Available in a grazing or gazing pose.

 

16 x 9 1/2" to 17 x 10 1/4" . $98

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Polar Bears here

 

Driftwood Tree

 

Our trees are hand-crafted from natural driftwood pieces, adding a beach element to your Christmas décor.

 

Adorn them with lights or small ornaments or admire them for their simple natural beauty.

 

Available in 4 sizes (S - XL) so you may create a winter forest.

 

12" to 35" h . $60 - $213

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Trees here

Driftwood Snowflake Wall Light

 

Rustic driftwood snowflakes are unexpectedly backlit and give off an alluring glow.

 

Each snowflake is mounted on a block so it appears to be floating. LED light strip is hidden on the back.

 

Available in 3 sizes (SM - LG)

 

9 to 18" . $137 - $187

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Wall Lights here

Driftwood Wall Tree

 

Graduated lengths of natural driftwood are mounted on the wall to compose this Christmas tree.

 

The top surface of each driftwood branch is milled flat and waxed to reveal the grain, making them great for displaying lights, ornaments and objects while the rest of each piece is left in it's natural state.

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Wall Tree here

Driftwood Wreath

 

Carefully selected natural driftwood pieces are artfully arranged to create our Driftwood Wreath.

 

Accent your Christmas Décor or use year round.

 

Each is hand-made and unique by nature.

 

View details or purchase the Driftwood Wreath here

 

View our entire Beach Christmas Collection here

 

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Pin of the Week: A serving of Christmas classics

Christmas Ideas, Decorating and Recipes Pinterest Board

To us, there is nothing that warms the heart more than giving new life (and love) to something old.

And this idea, warms our hearts....

Using Grandmother or Mothers old silver tray, cream and sugar bowl honors their memory, while giving a home to candy canes and sticks to stir coffee or hot chocolate.

Decorate your coffee nook this Christmas season with a touch of love and remembrance of family.

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Pin of the Week: Simple Christmas Display

Christmas Ideas, Decorating and Recipes Pinterest Board

 

The simple things are sometimes the most fulfilling.

 

We love the use of old wooden nautical crates and orchard baskets to display and store blankets and extra pillows.

 

The accent of an evergreen tree, adds a Winter touch.

Add vintage ornaments or some twinkle lights to give it some Christmas cheer.

And while you're at it, cluster some of the twinkle lights inside the basket with a few hanging over the edge.

 

For more Christmas decorating ideas, follow our

Christmas Ideas, Decorating and Recipes Pinterest Board

 

 

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Coastal Christmas Trees ~ No Water Required

Enjoy the variety of natural Seashell Christmas Trees and Driftwood Christmas Trees 

available in our

2013 Coastal Christmas Collection

 

Abalone Shell Christmas Tree

 

Abalone Shell Tree

 

A pale rainbow of pinks, greens, blues and purples are revealed in our natural Abalone Shell Tree.

 

Abalone Shell Wreaths also available. 

 

Coral Tree

 

Coral Tree

 

Hand-stitched red glass beads sparkle on our white wool wrapped Coral Trees.

 

Bubble Glass Garland also available

 

Driftwood Christmas Tree

 

Driftwood Branch Christmas Tree

 

Enjoy the natural beauty of the twisting driftwood branches unadorned or festoon with festive lights.

 

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

Serve an alternative to Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving.

 

 

Ina Garten Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes with Maple Frosting

 

Cupcake Ingredients

 

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin purée (8 ounces), not pie filling
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving (2 1.4-ounce bars)

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush or spray the top of 10 muffin tins with vegetable oil and line them with 10 paper liners.

2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.

3. Divide the batter among the prepared tins (I use a level 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely.

4. Spread the cupcakes with the Maple Frosting and sprinkle with the chopped toffee bits.

Maple Frosting Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon Boyajian Natural Maple Flavor
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese and butter on low speed until smooth. Stir in the maple flavoring and vanilla extract. With the mixer still on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

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Coastal Alternative to a Christmas Tree Skirt

 

 

Christmas Tree Basket

 

Hand-woven natural rattan provides a coastal alternative to traditional Christmas tree skirts.

 

This bottomless basket is designed to easily cover a tree stand or pot.

 

 

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View our Coastal Christmas Collection here

View the Christmas Tree Basket here

 

Pin of the Week: Decorating with Pumpkins

Easy and unique ways to use pumpkins in your Halloween and Fall decorating.

 

 

Create a unique (and easy) Sleepy Hollow pumpkin.

 

Place a black hat atop a white pumpkin. Write "Ichabod" using a black sharpie pen and display on a table or chair on the front porch or accent a foyer table indoors.

 

A simple bowl of mini white pumpkins add a festive touch to Fall decorating without having to use traditional orange, which may not match your design style.

 

Tie twine or rope around some of the stems for added interest.

 

Easy, no carve pumpkin decorating using upholstery tacks, nail heads or thumb tacks.

 

Create a design that mimics a pillow or fabric within the room; a monogram or even your house numbers.

 

 

Pumpkin Bird Feeder

 

DreamyWhites

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest board

 

An Autumn accent for your yard and a buffet for the birdies.

 

What you'll need:

 

     - A 3-5 pound pumpkin

     - Thick twine

     - (2) Large tacks

     - Bird seed

     - Twigs (optional)

 

- Cut the pumpkin in half (you now have 2 feeders)

 

- Scoop out the inside (save for pumpkin pie or roasted pumpkin seeds) leaving a thick interior wall

 

- Using the natural grooves of the pumpkin, take your twine pieces and loop/tie together at the bottom and tack to the underside of the pumpkin. Take your top pieces and loop/tie together to hang from a branch.  

 

- If you would like to create natural perches, poke or drill holes in the side and insert a twig.

 

- Fill with birdseed and enjoy watching your feathered friends

 

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Elevate Pumpkins to New Heights

 

from our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

 

Elevate pumpkins to add interest to your Autumn tabletop display.

 

Look at everyday items you already have in a new way. Suddenly pillar candleholders, pedestal bowls, cake stands and plates act as pedestals to elevate your pumpkins and gourds for a visually pleasing display.

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese        8 oz softened
Canned Pumpkin    1/2 cup
Sugar                     1/4 cup
Pumpkin Pie Spice  3/4 teaspoon
Vanilla                   1/2 teaspoon

Beat all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.

Makes 1 1/2 cups (24 tablespoons)

Find this and other Fall and Halloween recipes on our Fall Decorating and Ideas Pinterest Board

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Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Beach and Nautical Style Halloween Pumpkins

Nautical Compass, Tropical Fish and Seashells and Starfish Pumpkins

from Coastal Living Magazine

 

Create a Nautical Compass, Tropical Fish or Seashells and Starfish beach style for your Halloween pumpkins.

 

The template for each of these designs may be found at Coastal Living here

 

Fish, Anchor, Lobster, Octopus Pumpkins

from Coastal Living Magazine

 

And if you would like to incorporate a Nautical Anchor, Lobster, Octopus or Fish pumpkin you may find the how-to here and the templates at Coastal Living here