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As Kate mentioned last week, Kristin and I would be helping out with the blog in upcoming weeks since it’s her busy season, so it’s Meghan again today.
Kate, Kristin and I were brought up by an avid decorating Mom who definitely passed that gene down. When we are not all working for Kate McRostie DesignWorks [...]
Living near the beach in North Carolina, I can’t help but love anything…okay, EVERYTHING coastal related. Seashells, sand, flip-flops, etc… One of my favorite “things” is just enjoying all of the beautiful, funny little shorebirds. They are an endless source of inspiration and always a favorite subject to paint.
Today I thought I would share some [...]
Ever heard of Incolay? I had never heard of it until I came across this adorable little box at an antique store for a few dollars…
Seagull Incolay Box
At first, I thought it was carved soapstone. It had no markings whatsoever. After doing a little research, I discovered that it was Incolay, and this design [...]
It’s hard to believe it, but my husband and I are coming up on 17 years of marriage – this Saturday, July 31st! Now, we have three daughters and two dogs! How time flies when you’re in love!!
Reflecting on this and looking back at some of our wedding photos, I started [...]
My main challenges when doing this quick little playroom/den makeover were to #1 – not spend much money; #2 – make it fun and kid friendly.
It needs to be a place for my girls to do homework, watch movies & tv, host sleepovers, do crafts, and more. I had tried almost every arrangement for the [...]
This week I will share some of the things I did to makeover the playroom/den for my girls – all for under $250!
I’m starting with some of the lighting that I reworked. I painted some coral on these $6 paper lanterns that I hung over the desk area.
Paper lantern before
Paper lantern [...]
My team put together this room using my lighthouses on the wall and on the pillow as inspiration. Enjoy!
Coastal Americana by Kate McRostie on Polyvore.com
Have a safe and Happy 4th of July Weekend!
This week while two of my three girls are away at camp, I’m planning to spruce up their playroom/den. It will involve a little painting by me (and yes, that seagull will be getting a makeover) and some help from my sister, Meghan, who is here visiting. A little decorating for us is like camp [...]
So…you can tell I like seashells! It’s summer, so shell display is a natural subject. Here are some fun ideas to get you inspired:
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An arrangement of shells in a cabinet
An arrangement of shells, seafan, and starfish
A wall of shell [...]
