It’s easy, it’s breezy, it’s beachy and nautical without being too obvious, it’s casual, it’s elegant. And I love it. Especially that blue velvet couch. And that tumbleweed.

I’m thinking this might be my new decorating direction. But, you know how that goes… we’ll see if this one sticks!

All images c/o Real Simple

I love these. So clever + pretty… and inexpensive, too! Choose from pink, black, white, green, or blue. Find a set of four at CITE for $10.

Our apartment has a lovely, glossy black door, but last spring I decided it needed a little sprucing up. I’ve been meaning to share my mini-project ever since! This was my inspiration:

{via Martha Stewart Weddings}

And this is what I came up with:

The letters were about $3 each from JoAnn, and the can of spray paint was about $4. I already had the ribbon. I’d love to add a little boxwood topiary in a terra cotta pot on the right side of the door, but for $10, I’d say I’m doing okay for now!

When we were in the Harbor over the Fourth of July weekend, my Mom, sister, and cousins and I stopped into Casual Interiors, a new-to-me shop (not sure how long it’s been in business). Very cute stuff and a nicely curated selection. I’ll admit I really wanted to pick up that bushel of Dash & Albert rugs and take off running…

Casual Interiors
20 McKown Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-4273