Tropical Style Bedrooms

Posted by Mr Wong at 10:58 PM 0

First, I would like to thanks Rachel for lending a hand while I'm out in Alaska running my marathon in support of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I finished in one piece but I am really feeling it today! Without further ado, Rachel -

Hi Everyone! I am so excited to be here today guest posting for Ashley while she is away! My name is Rachel and I normally blog on dwellings and decor.
I decided that doing a guest post on Tropical style bedrooms would be fitting since we are getting into Summer and I am from Maui where it seems like all I ever see is tropical style. In my opinion tropical style can be hard to make chic. I guess I get tired of the same old tourist condos with the rattan furniture, Tommy Bahama motifs and so forth. It can also sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between coastal, Asian or tropical and I am no expert but hopefully these photos will give you an idea. Enjoy!







Row 1: Piet Boon Pierce Allen
Row 2: Harlequin Adeeni Design Group
Row 3: One and Only Resorts Kerry Joyce
Row 4: Sarah Kaye Plymouth
Row 5: Ellen McDermott Phoebe Howard
Row 6: Fuse ID Phoebe Howard


Thank you Ashley for having me guest post today! Hope you are having a wonderful time!

...and...me at the finish - a little delirious! THANKS to all for your support along the way :)

Two different but beautiful beach homes

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:28 PM 0

Granted, I focused on waterfront homes yesterday, but it's a hard thing to get too much of - so why not some more? The first home focuses on preserving the funky personality of original beach cottages, while the second home is modern in design - but constructed from reclaimed materials...which is closer to your aesthetic?








via Coastal Living









via Notebook

Charming coastal cottages

Posted by Mr Wong at 10:34 AM 0

I have loved the beach since I was a little girl - and a week spent lying on the beach with a new book is my idea of the perfect vacation. Time moves completely differently, and I've never caught myself thinking about work when I'm on a beach. It is also a lifelong dream to one day live close to a beach - or at least have a nice little beach home to escape to from time to time!

Amazing kitchen - small is beautiful!

If I ever got my own studio in Brooklyn, I would love to see if I could pull off a similar look - even in December it would be like coming back to a beach cottage.

*stunning*



Love the bedding - what a difference a cheery palette makes!


I'll be taking my coffee and muffin here tomorrow morning!





Via Coastal Living

love the nautical wallpaper - what room would you put it in?
via Completely Coastal via BHG

Airy, calm, coastal interiors

Posted by Mr Wong at 12:20 PM 0

These interiors make me want to be at the beach sitting on a patio with a warm breeze. I just went up on the roof to get some fresh air, but unfortunately the breeze off the Hudson wasn't quite what I was looking for.

All these spaces are the genius of Tim Clarke, Inc., a Santa Barbara interior design firm.
















From the firm's store, Tower 20

via Tim Clarke Inc.