Sunday, April 10, 2011

Beach House Home Tour

I wasn't going to post today, but I stumbled upon the House Tour Linky party at Poppies at Play.  Now this girl loves to party, so I had to join in.  It was fun going through all my posts to put a tour of the Beach House  together. Now my humble beach house is just that, a small cottage, but we love living here. So come on in and have a look.  You are very welcome


 My Back Deck




 My Media Room, where I write all these posts.  It's still a work in progress, as you can see with unhung art.  But how many times can a girl ask her husband, aka Mr Beach House, to bring the drill home from the Boat Shed?  I'll tell you...... lots!!!!


My kitchen
Most of the entertaining in this house begins around the island bench, which has allowed me to be part of the party from the moment our guests walk through the door.



My Living Room

I am a great lover of the statement piece on display to create interest, both the surf board and the boat, known round these parts as a Balmain Bug, were my dad's toys, when he was a young bronzed Aussie lad back in the 1950's and 60's.  The boat dates to the 30's I think.




My Dining Room


My Master Bedroom





My Front Porch

And the view from here.  A little bit of ocean framed by a Norfolk pine.  Many an evening is spent out here with candles lit and rose in hand, pondering our adventures in and around the Beach House.

Hope to see you here again.  Drop by anytime, my door is always open to friends
Happy days
Best Carolyn
Today I'm linked up at
Becolorful
and at
Between Naps On The PorchBoogieboard CottageDittle DattleThe DIY Show OffThe House in the Roses

Posted by Desire Empire at 12:43 PM
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15 comments :

  1. Cassie BustamanteApril 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    your home and view are just lovely! i especially love your dining room- it's gorgeous, relaxing, and inviting!

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  2. the fishermans cottageApril 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    You do have a very lovely home so open and bright with great views .. Its all lovely but I especially love your white shelves..you even make displaying books an art :) x

    (p.s. Thanks Carolyn .. I'm going down that rocky road of trying to alter the layout of my blog for larger photos so getting all sorts of tech problems, I only have to press return and it posts!.. lol, Deborah xx)

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  3. GoldenValley50April 10, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    So glad you did decide to post today Carolyn. It's been a real treat to look around your gorgeous beach cottage. (Is that a pot of zygo cactus I can see on the back porch?) Off now to check out the party at Poppies at Play. ;)Sharyne

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  4. Diane WritesApril 10, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    Hello Carolyn! I love your house. I always adore homes with wooden structures. I love your back deck, perfect for relaxing, reading and chilling out. The Dining Room with a view from the outside is another area to love. The white bed and the white painted room are perfection for me too. I just love using whites in homes which are later on adorned by colored pieces.

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  5. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingApril 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Your home is so peaceful and makes me long for the beach! Love that view! Enjoy!

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  6. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 11, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Great decorating! very soothing colors.

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  7. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Loved the house tour, love your beachy look!

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  8. Kirsty GirlApril 12, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    so gorgeous! You have such a lovely home!

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  9. rjerdeeApril 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    Love the Aussie vibe...I could move right in!

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  10. SLRApril 13, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    love your home and all the color and stripes! also the vintage coca cola things are adorable as well!!

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  11. Andy PorterApril 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    mmm.mmmm..mmmm, I think I just fell in love! Your home is so AWESOME!! Love how open and beachy it feels! Your back porch is simply to die for! I love your eye catching decor and accessories!! Fantastic!!

    Thanks for the tour!

    Andy
    Poppies at Play

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  12. AlexandreaApril 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Gorgeous beach house!! I love all of the decorating you have done...so simple, fun and elegant.
    Nice view too, probably with a fresh ocean breeze!! Watch for us sailing past!! We'll wave as we go by :)
    Have a great week!!

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  13. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeApril 25, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Hi, friend! I'm your newest follower :) You've got so much creativity going on in your blog so can
    you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop?

    This is a combination of linky party (where we can show off our
    creations) and of blog hop (where we can follow as many excellent
    bloggers as we like), hence the name Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
    It's a great way to meet awesome creative bloggers like you and
    increase your followers in the process.

    All you have to do is 1) link up whatever creative post you'd like to
    share - can be a DIY project, decor, photography, crafts, recipes,
    poem, thrift finds, tips, or that informative syndicated post that can
    make us laugh, or cry - in short, whatever you're proud of! 2) Then
    follow as many blogs as your heart desires, preferably starting first
    with the one before you and after you, and leave a comment to them
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    You’re not required to include the party button but if you’re so inclined
    to display it in your blog or your post, you’re very much welcome to
    do so :)

    See you at http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2011/04/creative-bloggers-party-hop-042411.html

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  14. Claudine from ReStory.caMarch 13, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Beautiful house! I feel the same as you, I love my house even though it is not "perfect" or "complete".

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  15. DebbyMarch 3, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Love your beach. I could move right in.

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