Feelin' Crabby?

As most of you know, the hubby-to-be and I relocated to the Gulf Coast... I love being close to the salt water, although I don't make it there nearly enough. (Planning to change that soon!) Anyhow, even though interior design and art is my ultimate passion (fingers crossed for more clients in the near future!), I do however work at a restaurant on the beach, (Hey! A gal has to pay her bills!) So, the other day I walked past the most beautiful plate of Stone Crab Legs.... now, I have to be honest... I don't eat crab legs. Of any kind. (I actually just started eating crab cakes!!) But the colors gleaming of these crabby gams got my inspiration wheels turning...

Look at the beautiful colors of cream, corals, reds, oranges and black in the Stone Crab legs! You guessed it... here are some Stone Crab inspired designs! :)

Image via: As Is Home

This living room sings sunshine! Although, I wish they would have used a great rug to pull it all together...

Image via: Pinterest

This hall has an interesting surprise, I love the red frames, rather than the expected black frames:

Image via: Pinterest

This image of the Henredon showroom is fantastic! I love the light and airy feeling from the use of colors and the fantastic contrasts from those stunning Barbara Barry chairs. (They are one of my favorites of her pieces!)

Image via: Henredon

So what do you think? Are you feelin' crabby? ;)

xoxo- Lisa

Coastal Love

Yesterday, I was driving to work and it was such a beautiful day here in Indian Rocks Beach, FL. The sun was shining and the water was glistening. It looked like someone just threw glitter in the bay. It brought an instant smile to my face and I felt cheery all day.

Throughout the day I was thinking of beautiful coastal inspired interiors and I haven't been able to shake this stunning color palette. I love the beautiful green and blue hues...

Image via Design Seeds

So here are a few coastal inspired images that make my beachy heart sing! :)

I love the coastal-cool retro kitchen:

Image via: Coastal Living 

I love the shutter details on the walls of this breakfast nook:

Image via: Coastal Living

Provide a happy dose of sunshine for your guests with a bedroom like this:

Image via: creategirl.blogspot.com

Kelly Wearstler's line of textiles would work out great for a coastal home:

I don't know about you... but this would be my perfect beach home. Modern, sleek and full of windows and natural light....

Image via: materialicious.com