Seaside Cottage Style Decorating

I've always dreamed of having a little Seaside Cottage, haven't you? Just a little place with the basic necessities overlooking the sea.

I would grow Hydrangeas and Roses and of course, Sea Thrift for bouquets.

I would gather sea glass and driftwood and lots and lots of shells and make wind chimes and jewelry and lovely shell boxes.

I would fall asleep to the sound of the sea and wake to a brisk walk along the shore, listening to the sea gulls and watching the ships go by.

With my two faithful dogs, Whitey and Champ.

And maybe The Mr. on weekends.

But unless Great Aunt Bette has a secret trust fund in my name, the chances of having a little beach cottage are very, very slim.

But I can dream.....

So I have created my own little Seaside Cottage right here at home.

Using Sea Glass shades of blue and green and inexpensive finds gathered over time.

I began with my small collection of Seaside Art and added vintage pillow covers in watery shades.

The blue ticking stripe is the reverse side of a patchwork quilt.

The blue raw silk pillows are 'new' from last year.

I collect Straw Bags and this sweet bag with embroidered beach scene is a favorite.

It holds crochet supplies and one of my favorite books,

Anne Morrow Lindbergh's, 'Gift From The Sea''

This small book is a treasure worth reading over and over. 

For the last few years, I have been collecting seascapes here and there.

These lovely finds were only a few dollars each. 

I have a small collection now, and I thought they might look nice all together. 

The tiny painting on top was purchased on vacation in New England.

I grew up in New England and this little painting brings me back.

The larger painting is an amateur depiction of Caracas in winter. 

The sailboat painting is an original watercolor that I found at a thrift store. I painted the frame. 

Above it hangs a framed greeting card depicting an ethereal work of art from the North Sea of Scotland sent to me by a friend.

All together they form a nice gallery. 

I set up a small bar on a galvanized tray on top of my treadle sewing machine. 

Hand blown glasses wait in a divided basket along with sea colored straws nestled in
Fish Art Pottery

The 'sea glass' coke bottle was found on a Cape Cod beach the first year of our marriage. 

Sea glass collected over time. 

A sweet mermaid bottle opener that I found on my recent trip to Snohomish. 

Hand blown wine decanter and shell for listening to the sea- both gifts from my daughter, rests on a sea green thrift store tray with a vintage crocheted liner.

The table gets an updated look with a woven striped runner I had on hand. 

Glass floats, shell shaped bowl, and hand blown glass dome complete the scene. I found the dome in Snohomish. 

My Kitchen Queen also got an update with cream pottery and Sea Glass colored glassware and pottery.

I replaced the pink and blue striped McCoy pottery and rose accessories of Spring.

These pieces are neutral and will accessorize with any color. 

Here I have two of my Dear Mother's blue glass, her hand blown creamer and pressed glass fish compote. 

The Compote looks very pretty on the bar used to serve garnishes for drinks.

I just love all the little details.

My Mother loved this piece and I feel close to her when I use it. 

The Seaside Tray that I made from her beautiful watercolor rests on top.

She painted the scene as a schoolgirl. 

I gathered some of my blue and green glass together. 

The pantry gets my own dried blue hydrangeas on top. 

I found two more vintage potholders in Snohomish, (on top). I thought the colors were perfect. 

Blues and greens are my favorite colors and they adapt so well to my Seaside Cottage Style decorating. 

Sea green bottles carry on the theme in the greenhouse window.

Message in a bottle?

Sea glass colors shine in the light. 

My Mother's heirloom pressed glass keeps things light. 

I hope you have enjoyed my Seaside Cottage Style Decorating.

 Everything was collected inexpensively over time,

with an eye for Sea Glass colors and Seaside accessories and art. 

I hope this inspires you to create your own Seaside Cottage wherever you live!

xoxo