Beach Bound

At the end of the week I am packing my bags again for another week on the beach. This time I am off to Martha's Vineyard with a group of gal pals. This has me thinking of outdoor entertaining, lobster and all things nautical.

Canvas Tote Bags as Centerpiece. This is so simple = just nestle the vase inside custom totes.

Or a centerpiece of shells. Details HERE

Seersucker Cocktail Napkins. Find directions HERE.

Or these stenciled napkins

Watermelon Margaritas for Cocktails RECIPE

Urchin Place Card HOLDERS

Or Salt and Pepper SHAKERS

Love these Sloop Escort Cards

Plates from THOMAS PAUL

And, of course, it is not dinner by the beach without lobster. HERE is a recipe for a classic lobster bake.

Photos: Pinterest, Simple Song Design, Martha Stewart, My Recipes

Party on the Beach

My dream house for summer entertaining would have a water view, wide open spaces, clean lines and a large deck. This house from the pages of HOUSE BEAUTIFUL fits the bill! It screams cold cocktails at sunset. 

Located on Shelter Island, architect Cary Tamarkin paired back design ideas to the essentials and created this sanctuary for his family. He simplified the house by using concrete floors, built-in furniture, and lots of wood. The interior decorating is by their neighbor, designer Suzanne Shaker.

Beachside in Malibu

Janette of JANETTE MALLORY INTERIORS recently sent me images of remodel she did at SUNSET RESTAURANT in Malibu, CA. As I love Janette's style and her blog, I couldn't wait to see the photos.

The Sunset is open for brunch and dinner and has a large number of regular (and often celebrity) clientele. After paying a visit to this divine seaside locale, you’re bound to become a regular, too.

The venue is a great example of Janette's work which results in beautiful, contemporary interiors. 

She also sent me images of the weddings on the beach that the Sunset has planned - now I was swooning!

Thanks Janette! I will be sure to put the Sunset on my "must list" when I am next in CA. 

Beachside Bliss

Stunning right? I met Katie years ago at Miss Porter's and she, along with her family, are so nice! I died when I saw her wedding photos and was delighted when she said I could post them on the blog. All of the photos are by SNAP! PHOTOGRAPHY and the florist was HANA FLORAL DESIGN. Katie has also launched a fun new blog which you can see HERE - as you can tell from her style, it will be a great read! 

The venue - OCEAN HOUSE in Watch Hill, RI

Fabulous details - how hip is the orange?!

Wait! Are those bridesmaids dresses that are chic enough you really could wear them again?? (Not to mention the orange pashminas) 

The wedding necklace was to die for and from Devon Baer for ETSY. Love it!

Congratulations guys and all the best!