Seaside Inspired is Looking for Etsy Artists



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In celebration of our 10 year anniversary, we are creating a fresh, new Seaside Inspired.

This includes going back to our roots with a focus on handmade and Made in the USA products.

Beginning in late Spring, we'll be featuring an Etsy Shop and/or Artist on our home page and social media, each month. A dedicated page will be created with their story, bio, products and link to their Etsy store.

Exclusive Seaside Inspired designs from the featured artist, will be introduced at the launch of their monthly feature as well.

If this is something you are interested in, please email us for consideration. When emailing, please include a link to your Etsy store.

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A lifestyle brand created to accent and furnish your home in a style, inspired by the sea.

DIY Nautical Rope Wall Mirror

We love this do-it-yourself project for a Rope Wall Mirror, created by Martha Stewart.

Finished Rope Wall Mirror

Tools and Materials

• 1/2-inch-thick natural-fiber rope (from home-supply stores)
• Unframed 10-inch round mirror
• Cement glue
• Painters' tape
• Tape measure (to measure your rope length)

Measure and cut 2 segments of rope, one to fit around the mirror’s outer edge, the other to fit just inside the first.

Glue rope to mirror, lining up the ends for a neat seam

Rope Seams and Knot End

Secure with painters' tape until dry.

Once dry, make a knotted hanger: Cut a 45-inch length of rope, and tie a knot on both ends (we used a variation on the figure-eight knot; see diagram).

Figure 8 Knot

Glue knotted ends of rope to sides of mirror; one knot should cover the seams.

Secure with painters' tape until dry.

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Spring and Summer Accent Colors

Finally, Spring has sprung. And it's time to add some pops of color to our decor.

We've put together a sampling of complimentary and accent colors for you.

For a bright beach pop, you can mix blue, lime green, yellow or orange, with turquoise.

Colors that work with Turquoise

For a more relaxed, subtle Beach Cottage style, try a few of these colors together.

The sky and beige color combination is our favorite. A reminder of blue skies and sand at the beach.

What is your go-to color combination for Spring and Summer?

Welcome Spring, we're glad you're back!

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DIY Starfish Candle Jar

We love this simple, easy, inexpensive do-it-yourself project.

What you'll need:

• clear mason jar
• sand
• votive candle
• twine
• finger starfish

1. Grab your clear mason, jelly or glass jar.

2. Fill it half-way, with sand.  If you don't live near the beach, you may find play sand at your local home-improvement store.

3. Wrap twine around the top of the jar.  You can do this as far down or as thick as you like.

4. Attach a finger starfish to the twine. Just tie it on or use hot glue.

5. Insert a votive candle inside.  For outdoor use, us a citronella candle to keep the bugs at bay.

6. Place on your deck when lounging or outdoor dining; tabletop or line a walking path for a party.

7. Enjoy this beach cottage style candle jar.  And be sure to brag to everyone you made it!

You could also loop some wire around to create a hanger.  Several of these hanging from a tree or your patio umbrella would be beautiful.

Visit our Pinterest page for more decorating and design ideas:
http://pinterest.com/seasideinspired/

And you may find natural finger starfish at Seaside Inspired:
http://www.seasideinspired.com/0104_starfish.htm

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Spread the Christmas Cheer and receive a free Seashell Christmas Ornament

Spread the Christmas Cheer.

Post a photo of your Christmas Tree, Mantel or Decor on our Facebook page and we'll send you a Seashell ornament as our thanks for sharing some Christmas Cheer.

http://www.facebook.com/seasideinspired.fanpage

After you post your photo, just email us with your name and mailing address.

Offer applies to all photos posted by

11pm PT Monday, December 12th.

Limit one ornament per follower.

Available for shipments in the US only.

Total value $21

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Driftwood Christmas Tree | Beach Christmas Style

Add a natural seaside element to your Beach Christmas decor.

Each of our Driftwood Christmas Trees are created by hand, using carefully selected natural driftwood pieces. Adorn them with lights, small ornaments or admire them for their simple natural beauty.

We have 3 styles of Driftwood Trees to choose from.

Our Driftwood Christmas Tree (as featured in Coastal Living Magazine) is available in 5 sizes.  Create a dramatic effect on the mantel or tabletop with the variety of heights.

Driftwood Christmas Tree $34 - $199

http://www.seasideinspired.com/3504_driftwood_christmas_trees.htm

New for 2011 is our Driftwood Twig Tree, with it's natural twisting branches.  Available in 3 sizes for you.  And of course, each is unique and one of a kind.

Driftwood Twig Tree $124 - $238

http://www.seasideinspired.com/3949_driftwood_twig_tree.htm

Also new for 2011 is our Driftwood Pieces tree.  This tree is created using individual pieces of natural driftwood, unlike our other trees, made of branches and sticks of driftwood.  

Driftwood Pieces Tree $55 - $90

http://www.seasideinspired.com/3955_driftwood_pieces_christmas_tree.htm

We hope one our Driftwood trees find a place in your home to accent your Beach Christmas style. 

To see all of our Driftwood Christmas pieces, visit us at www.SeasideInspired.com and view our christmas decor.

And while you're there, be sure to visit our Beach ornaments, Seashell ornaments, nautical ornaments and coastal ornaments collection too.

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Natural Coral Sea Fans, featured in the November 2011 RedBook Magazine

RedBook Magazine featured our natural Coral Sea Fan in their

1 Dream Home. 19 Real Ideas article.

"A fan of coral is cheaper than typical art and brings out the room's accent color. (It's also harvested according to ecological guidelines, so no guilt!) Natural Sea Fan $22; seasideinspired.com"

Find our natural Coral Sea Fan here.

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New Fall 2011 Driftwood Collection

View our new Fall 2011 Driftwood Collection.

Driftwood Turkey

Realistic wattles and hand-carved heads lend detail to our Driftwood Turkey Bowl. Carefully selected driftwood pieces form each hand-crafted gobbler. Fill with botanical objects, a vessel with a floral arrangement or pumpkins and gourds for a colorful, textural, fall centerpiece.

View our Driftwood Turkey here

Driftwood Candelabra

Our popular Driftwood Candelabra is now available in vertical form for smaller spaces. With their organic shapes and intriguing coloration, pieces of hand-selected, dark driftwood are artfully placed to form our driftwood candelabra. Topped with metal plates to hold 5 pillar candles.

View our Driftwood Candelabra here

Driftwood Petal Mirror

Pieces of natural driftwood, selected by hand, are sliced into petals to frame our wall mirrors. As unique and one-of-a-kind as the image they reflect.

Available in 2 sizes.

View our Driftwood Petal Mirror here

Driftwood Chandelier

Pieces of natural found driftwood are used to create these one-of-a-kind sculptural lights. Organically pleasing, our sphere chandelier has a gently rounded design, while our sea urchin takes the form of its namesake, poking out in all directions.

View our Driftwood Chandeliers here

Driftwood Candelabra

Our popular sun bleached driftwood candelabra, is now available in a dark driftwood. Each piece is hand-selected. Topped with 7 metal plates to hold your pillar candles. Also makes a unique addition to your buffet to elevate some plates of desserts or appetizers.

View our Driftwood Candelabra here

Driftwood Candleholders

Pieces of natural driftwood are artfully arranged, by hand, to form these one-of-a-kind candleholders. Created to resemble a flower, the votive candleholders come as a set and make a dramatic display on a tabletop or mantel when clustered together.

If you prefer a simple look, select our driftwood pillar candleholder.

View our Driftwood Candleholders here

Driftwood 3 Tier Stand

A year round changing display. Natural, found driftwood pieces are re-purposed to create our unique sculpture display stand. Hand-made of natural driftwood, each will be unique. An attractive addition to the Thanksgiving table; fill with beach ornaments at Christmas for a Coastal Christmas look and seashells and sealife during the Spring and Summer.

View our Driftwood 3-Tier Stand here

Driftwood Birdhouse and Bird Feeder

Pieces of natural washed ashore driftwood, is arranged by hand to form our driftwood birdhouse and bird feeder. Fully functional to house and feed your feathered friends outdoors.

View our Driftwood Birdhouse and Bird Feeder here

You may see our entire Driftwood Collection at Seaside Inspired.

View our Driftwood Collection here

View our new Fall Collection here

Get a sneak peek at our new Beach Christmas Collection here

And view all of our Seaside Inspired collections here

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Featured in the current issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray Magazine

See our natural seashell drawer knobs featured in the October, 2011 issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine.

Seashell Drawer Knobs available at Seaside Inspired.

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{the side} Sealife and Shell Diffuser

This weeks featured inspiration is our Sealife and Shell Diffuser.

Seaside sensations. The aroma of turquoise water fills the room, conjuring images of relaxation along the seaside. Frosted glass contains the liquid fragrance; porcelain sealife or shell releases the fragrance for continuous aroma and enjoyment.

Includes the frosted glass jar; white porcelain seashell or sealife topper and fragrant oil.

Order our sealife diffuser and receive 10% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: diffuser

Enter this code in the VIP box and click the box to apply the coupon. You will then see your discount reflected in the shopping cart.

Discount offer expires 11pm PT Thursday, August 18th.

Available only at Seaside Inspired.

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Sealife and Seashell Diffuser.

{the side} Natural Starfish and Shell Garland

This weeks featured inspiration is our Natural Starfish and Seashell Garland.


Real white finger starfish and assorted natural sea shell accents, add seaside style to the porch, bedroom, bath or accent the center of your dining table, as a table runner.

During the Christmas season, add some natural nautical charm to the mantel, tree, staircase or wreath.

Order our Starfish Garland and receive 10% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: starfish garland

Enter this code in the VIP box and click the box to apply the coupon. You will then see your discount reflected in the shopping cart.

Discount offer expires 11pm PT Thursday, August 11th.

Available only at Seaside Inspired.

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Starfish Garland http://www.seasideinspired.com/0622_starfish_garland.htm

{the side} Starfish Candle Set

This weeks featured inspiration is our Starfish Candle Set.

Wish upon a star. Details bumpy starfish replica has been created and molded in wax form to create this unique starfish shaped candle. Display among your sealife, cluster beside the tub or create a seaside vista at each place setting along the table.

Available as a set of 3.

Order our starfish candle set and receive 10% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: starfish candle

Enter this coupon in the VIP box and click the box to apply the discount. You will then see your special price reflected in the shopping cart.

Discount offer expires 11pm PT Thursday, July 21st.

Available only at Seaside Inspired.

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{the side} Starfish and Sea Urchin Soap Set

This weeks featured inspiration is our starfish and sea urchin soap.

Scent-sational scents from the seaside. Our french milled soaps, created to replicate natural bumpy starfish and sea urchins, add the look, feel and scents of the beach to your bath.

Available as a boxed set of 6. You will receive 3 starfish and 3 sea urchin.

Order our starfish and sea urchin soaps and receive 15% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: beach bath

Enter this coupon in the VIP box and click the box to apply the discount. You will then see your special price reflected in the shopping cart.

Discount offer expires 11pm PT Thursday, July 14th.

Available only at Seaside Inspired.

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{the side} Octopus, Sea Fan, Ear Coral or Nautilus Pillow

This weeks featured inspiration is our embroidered sea life pillows. Select either the Octopus, Sea Fan, Ear Coral or Nautilus pillow.

Bring the style of relaxation into your home.

Soft washed linen creates the casual backdrop for our embroidered sealife pillows.

Select the awe-inspiring Octopus pillow. A beautiful sea creature that gently floats through life in relaxed style.

The Sea Fan, Ear Coral and Nautilus pillows are reminiscent of a pencil sketch with each fine detail embroidered.

Each pillow is embroidered with piping and includes a feather-down pillow insert.

The Octopus pillow is available in the lumbar size of 14x20".

The Sea Fan, Ear Coral and Nautilus pillow is available in a 20" size.

Each are currently in stock and available for shipment.

Order any of these pillows and receive 10% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: beach pillow

Enter this coupon in the VIP box and click the box to apply the discount. You will then see your special price reflected in the shopping cart.

Discount offer expires 11pm ET Thursday, June 30th.

Available only at Seaside Inspired http://www.seasideinspired.com/

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Octopus Pillow http://www.seasideinspired.com/3555_octopus_lumbar_pillow.htm

Sea Fan Pillow
http://www.seasideinspired.com/3557_sea_fan_pillows.htm

Ear Coral Pillow
http://www.seasideinspired.com/3559_ear_coral_pillows.htm

Nautilus Pillow
http://www.seasideinspired.com/3558_nautilus_pillow.htm

Seaside Inspired as seen in the Associated Press Beach Decor Article

Kim Cook with the Associated Press (AP) recently wrote an article "Right at Home: summery decor that brings the best of the beach indoors" and included Seaside Inspired in her article.

"A look at the Seaside Inspired website is like a trip to some remote stretch of sand. Here the Beach Finds lamp lets you fill the base of the light with your own scavengings. Another, spherical lamp is crafted of fishing line, vines and wire. Gossamer-like sea fans are photo-etched on thin metal that can be wrapped around tea lights or hurricanes for the patio. Cape Cod sand cloaks little tea-light jars - manna for the city-bound entertainer. And if yachting is a secret wish, order the porthole wall mirror. As realistic as you'll find, and fun for a powder room."

To date, over 50 US and International newspapers have printed the story in their online and print editions.

You may find the items featured in the Associated Press Beach Decor Article below:

Beach Finds Lamp http://www.seasideinspired.com/3225_beach_finds_lamp.htm

Fishing Sphere Chandelier
http://www.seasideinspired.com/3232_fishing_sphere_chandelier.htm

Sea Fan Wrapped Tealights Hurricanes
http://www.seasideinspired.com/2877_sea_fan_candleholder.htm

Beach Sand Candleholder
http://www.seasideinspired.com/2871_beach_sand_candleholder.htm

Porthole Wall Mirror
http://www.seasideinspired.com/3569-porthole-mirror.htm

{the side} Returns Friday June 24th

By popular request, {the side} will return on Friday, June 24th.

{the side} is a "side" feature to our Seaside Inspired blog, featuring one of our newest beach decor, furnishings or home accents. The featured item will include a discount offer so not only will you get the newest in modern beach decor, but at a savings too.

Check back each Friday to see the newest featured product and receive your savings coupon.

And you may always see our newest inspiration by clicking the new inspiration on our home page at http://www.seasideinspired.com/

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The winner for the July/August Coastal Living Magazine Ad is...

Thank you to all of our Facebook Fans that voted on the ads for the July/August issue of Coastal Living Magazine. And the winning ad is...

Congratulations to Pamela R., from Sanibel, Florida. She was randomly selected as the featured fan for our July/August Coastal Living Magazine ad.

Coastal Living Magazine Ad. Winner will be announced June 13th.

Recently, we asked our Facebook Fans to vote for which advertisement they wanted to see in the July/August 2011 Coastal Living Magazine issue.

Here were the three options to choose from:

In addition to selecting which ad they wanted to see in Coastal Living, one fan would also be randomly selected (using Randomizer.org) to have their first name, last initial and hometown listed within the ad.

We received 61 unique votes.

The winning ad and fan will be announced on Monday, June 13th.

Thank you for all of the votes and comments!

You may visit our fanpage at www.Facebook.com/seasideinspired.fanpage and feel free to "like" us to be the first to hear of new inspiration and receive exclusive offers.

{the side} Natural Blue Starfish

Todays featured inspiration is our new natural blue starfish.

Marine life never looked so chic. Real blue finger starfish adds a chic, natural beach element to your summer still life display. Varied hues of blue and grey adds a fresh, natural twist to your sealife collection. Place a bowl on the coffee table with a few of these inside for conversation curiosity.

Natural coloring in varied hues of blue and grey (these are natural and not dyed or given an artifical color).

Order our natural blue starfish and receive 15% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: blue starfish

Enter the above code in the VIP box during checkout. Click the box to apply the discount. You will then see your special price reflected in your shopping cart.

Discount offer expires at 12pm ET Wednesday, February 16th.

Available only at http://www.seasideinspired.com/

{the side} Coral Sculpture

Happy Valentines Day!

Todays featured inspiration is our new Coral Sculptures.


Create a coral display that pops. Textured resin coral pieces have been turned upright to create a sculpture of interest. A statement piece for the mantel, foyer table or a dining centerpiece.

Small is 10" tall and the Large is more than a foot tall at 15".

Order any size of our Coral Sculpture and receive 10% off with this exclusive VIP discount coupon: coral me red

Enter the code in the VIP box during checkout. Click the box to apply the discount. You will then see your special price reflected in your shopping cart. Shipping is calculated on the discounted amount, so you save on shipping too.

Discount offer expires at 12pm ET Tuesday, February 15th.

Available only at http://www.seasideinspired.com/