Happy Easter Weekend at the Beach!

I might be about a week late to the party, but  think there might still be time to try a few of these ideas for an Easter weekend treat. If any of you know me... I am not a great diy'er, (I just don't have the time or patience right now!) but even I could pull off a few of these ideas.

First up - Peeps!

I don't think I have ever eaten a Peep in my life - but making smores out of them looks like fun!  Hmmm.. Tom did get a new bbq for Christmas, maybe we could try roasting them this weekend? I did buy new marshmallow roasting sticks at the Half Moon Bay Art Festival this past October....

(image source and ideas from  Eclectic Recipes  - cute blog!)

Peeps as cocktail "ornaments" - now this is an idea that I can definitely grasp! Bought blue bunny peeps, will post the images on Instagram if I can figure out how to make them look pretty.

Idea and pics from HomeisWheretheBoatIs.com - she has a bunch of super cute ideas for peeps as garnishes.  Must see her post!

Absolutely adorable!  Peeps swimming in blue jello cups, makes me miss having little kids around. Struggling a little with my "adult" children being so far away this year...

From TheFirstYearBlog.com - click for Beth's complete directions!

Next up: A few of my favorite Easter Egg decorating ideas for this year -

So pretty and delicate!  Check out all of Boogieboard Cottage's images and ideas for these decoupage eggs

Diver Eggs - just made me smile!

(source: DIYCrafts)

Super easy idea!  Add a few sea-themed items and dye the eggs in beachy colors.  Idea and image from Freutcake.com  - Click here for instructions!

Love love love the retro tropical-beach decoupage images!  Way too cute, must see the whole blog for all of the directions and even printable images that you can use to create your own eggs.   Hop on over to Melodrama Decor.

Cute sparkly polka dot eggs from our friends at Coastal Living Magazine!  Styling by Julia Rutland, using spring colored glitter.  

And a few centerpieces that might work for a quick pretty addition to your Easter weekend table - 

Kristy is always up to something beautiful at Starfish Cottage!  Love her dining room table this year -  absolutely happy and gorgeous.

I would add shells to make these lanterns more coastal, but thought that this was a great idea!  Directions can be found Here

Such wonderful seaside colors  - simple, elegant and perfect centerpiece for an Easter brunch party.

(sorry - not sure of the source!)

Lovely seaside colors (and spring colors) of lime and aqua. Pretty table scape from Centsational Girl!

Super cute Easter party ideas for a kids Easter egg hunt at the Beach - don't you just love this idea? Check out the Small Fry Blog for more details and inspiration 

Happy Easter and Happy Spring!

(source unknown - sorry!)

Caron's Beach House has a Featured Product in Coastal Living Mag!

So excited!  We were not sure that our little table would make the final cut for the article in April, and we were not sure exactly where our Antique Tortoise Table would appear in the the magazine.

Imagine my surprise and delight, when we were in our local New Leaf grocery store and I happened to pick up a copy of the April issue of Coastal Living at the check out while standing in line. Woo Hoo - there was our cute little coastal bamboo table, part of the "Get the Look - Anguilla" article!  I began to do a happy dance all around the other shoppers (much to Tom's embarrassment....) and bought 3 copies to send to our families.

Have to share Coastal Living's ideas and show off a little...

 Love the butter yellow and light aqua-mint green combination of the resort rooms at Malliouhana. Relaxing, stress free coastal shades, as well as fresh and spring-like. 

Combined with a touch of black and white in the artwork, this room comes alive, and doesn't feel "beach cottage", but actually much more elegant. I also think that the bamboo-rattan touches give this room a more island feel with a nod to British Colonial style.

 

And here we are! 

Here's a few ideas from Caron's Beach House to capture "The Look".

Honestly, I am not crazy about the turquoise blue lamp and blue shade that were featured in the magazine. Personally I would go just a tad bit more subtle, but still keep the coral (one of our favorite looks!)  This white coral lamp from Regina Andrew Design might work perfectly with its' charcoal shade and elegant crystal details.   I also like this one because the coral does not look "fake" (really dislike fakey beach decor...)

Or maybe just a pretty turquoise glass lamp?  We just sent two of these Hatteras Seabreeze lamps to a new Margaritaville Hotel being built in Miami!

Yellow Stripes - love these new rugs that we just added for spring. The rugs are 100% cotton and reversible, wide stripes on one side, skinny stripes on the other side.  Two beach house rug looks for the price of one!

Newport Bay - Yellow Stripes

 Or if you prefer, we have more colors to choose from!

Newport Bay Rugs

Black Coral Pillows

or maybe Gold Coral Pillows

There's just something about Black and White art that fascinates me.

And don't forget a fun throw to curl up with, and watch the sunset from that fabulous patio!

Love these aqua ruffled mint throws - just for that extra touch of interesting texture and design to complete a room.

Would love to hear what you all think about this color combo!

Orange Crushing - 10 Coastal Decorated Spaces

Maybe it's because I am from the grey, rainy Pacific Northwest, and I just crave color to escape the low flying clouds. Even after I left 5 years ago!

Seriously though, I think that orange shades (rust, tangerine, coral etc.)  in home decorating could be a new "neutral". Just about every other shade of the color spectrum coordinates well with a little creativity and imagination.

Remember, it's your home, and do what makes you feel happy - regardless of any "rules"! Be bold and daring to create your space to reflect you and your family.

Adding highlights of orange can make all the difference between a "ho-hum" entrance and a coastal foyer space with a light and happy feel of warmth!

Blue and white is a  super "safe" (boring) choice in decorating, and definitely makes a fun beach house less "fun".  Be bold, and a pop of orange, like with this intriguing mirror. Voila' - your foyer is instantly welcoming. (sorry - not sure of the source!)

Same idea; symmetrical aqua and glass lamps with driftwood and distressed beach cottage furniture = safe. Add practical, but interesting boxes in orange and the space take on a whole new meaning! (Erin Glennon Interiors - source)

Love this idea!  All neutral sea grass, white and dark wood - then add a simply foyer table in deep orange.  Completely changes the feel from "so-so" to Hot! (Nina Liddle Design)

Then let's talk about navy blue and orange - check out these living rooms!

 From Coastal Living Magazine - love love love the way these vintage life rings were framed! Hmmm... gives me an idea. I DO have 3 of these orange life preservers hanging in my garage.

Simply adorable space!  Love the total infusion of color, sea grass rugs and "beachy art" juxtaposed against the lush velvet sofa.   Must see the whole space - profiled on House of Turquoise!

From HGTV and designer Darcie Goodman.  Can't beat the view, but the room is extra special with the orange pillows to add that extra feel. Otherwise I think this space would feel a little cold - needs the tangerine pillows (also like that they are not "sea themed"!)  to balance out the blue and white.

Or if you prefer, (my fave!) there is always turquoise and orange combined...

Big colors and beachy from DuJardin Design!  Love the whales too

Jane Coslick Cottage, of course! House of Turquoise 

 Love the seashells, abstract art and rustic feel coffee table.  Great cottage room!

Color Drunk Designs - wow.  Those deep orange chairs are a strong statement in this room but I kinda like them!

Lots more of inspiration on our Pinterest Board - Crushing on Orange!  Saving bedroom ideas for one of my next blog posts.

Have a wonderful weekend -

PS  Did you see our orange striped pillows in the HGTV Magazine this month (April 2015 Issue)?  So excited to have 2 of our fun Surya Pillows featured!  Check them out at Caron's Beach House