Fantasy Island Interiors

I have been fantasising about  a trip to the the islands for a  very long time, where the livin is easy and the life is breezy..... where the sun washes all your cares away.......and there are no worries in the world . My trips to Greece and the Greek Isles as well as trips to to the Mayan Rivera of Mexico  create this wonderful feeling of Euphoria . . my "happy place".... so to speak. My "happy place" happens to be anywhere where there is  water,whether I am on the boat, or on the beach.. where I can smell the ocean and salt air. Everyone has a "happy place" that makes them feel this way. These  beautiful photos definitely take me to that easy breezy carefree coastal way of life.

images courtesy of Coastal Living

Where is you're "happy place"? I would love to know.

Nautical Nests

Blue and white are almost always associated with  the classic nautical look. This look makes it feel like summer all year  long..Who doesn't love summer?If you are thinking about this look for your home,grab some sailing or boating magazines and look at the items  on the boat that are of interest to you, and try to implement that look into your room..Teak,is a beautiful wood, that can be used for a piece of furniture. (I can't tell you how many hours I have put into cleaning and oiling teak in my life!) cleats, can be used as door pulls or door handles, nautical flags are bright and colorful..these are just a few ideas .I think you get the idea.These nests are the example of the quintessential nautical look.



Don't be afraid to use antiques with new pieces . Love the striped  drapes, and the pops of red.



Asian style ginger jars and the zebra rug add the unexpected, and still completes the look.



Add different textures like rattan.I love the vintage suitcases.



Just one boat....please.

I love the  nautical charts as a wallcovering..

This reminds me of the Montauk Yacht club...Great lanterns.

This light and airy room has such a relaxed look.I am going to get my oars up one of these days.

Add themed pillows

This room is my favorite.These prints are beautiful.
(image sources,courtesy, Coastal Living,Ruthie Sommers Designs, Bhg,The lennox)