We all love a beautiful coast home and even though we think of them as summertime retreats, a coastal Christmas brings it’s own special type of coziness.
I don’t know the source of the image below (let me know if you do so I can add it), but how warm and inviting is this shingle style home with the beautiful green/gray stain, garlands and lighted lanterns welcoming guests? You can just smell the spiced mulled wine simmering on the stove.
image source unknownThe Maine coast can be a harsh environment even in Summer. But how adorable is this cottage on the water featured in Coastal Homes magazine?
via Coastal Living, Photo: Eric Roth; Stylists: Mandi Rapisardi and Tracey Rapisardi
via Coastal Living, Photo: Eric Roth; Stylists: Mandi Rapisardi and Tracey Rapisardi
via Coastal Living, Photo: Eric Roth; Stylists: Mandi Rapisardi and Tracey RapisardiAnd here below are some pics I’ve taken over the years at the Newburyport Holiday House tour in Massachusetts. I’m unable to attend this year’s tour (an event I look forward to every year) which is a bummer. But I can’t recommend it high enough if you’re local and are looking for a fun city to visit for some shopping and inspiration.
Photo by Linda Merrill, Newburyport, MA Holiday House Tour, 2012
Photo by Linda Merrill, Newburyport Holiday House Tour, 2012
Photo by Linda Merrill, Newburyport Holiday House Tour, 2016Speaking of inspiration, I’ve put together a large selection of coastal inspired decorations that I’m sure you’ll love as much as I do!
Coastal Christmas Boutique:
And finally, for that special new homeowner or newly married couple on your holiday shopping list, I’m putting my Surroundings By Design Classic Coastal Design Planners on SALE! Between now and December 15th, get 25% OFF! Just go to my Shop page and use the code Holiday25 at checkout. It’s the perfect gift!
Happy shopping and decorating!
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Dear Linda,
This is a comment on your earlier post of November 4th, “Making something beautiful out of something ugly”. I first read about this on Laurel Bern’s blog where she mentioned you. I immediately flipped over to your post about this. This just makes me SICK!!! Apparently this person has more than one civil judgement against him, but what I don’t understand is why, after so many incidences, this person is not in jail. I am not an attorney, but isn’t this fraud? I also can’t believe, that with so much access to social media, he thought he wouldn’t be found out. I’ll be following this to see how this all works itself out.
On a lighter note, I love following your blog and enjoy reading your thoughtfully written and informative posts.
Hi Lisa – Thanks for your comment. It’s amazing to me how much he still posts on social media as if nothing has changed. It’s very odd! Meanwhile, thank you so much for your kind comment! Linda
Beautiful coastal home!! franki
Thanks for visiting and commenting Franki!