Going Coastal

I just spent a few days at the North Carolina coast, my first visit of the season, and I am already ready to go back. There is something so incredibly relaxing about being by the sea. I am heading to Myrtle Beach this weekend for a High School soccer tournament with my daughter, not exactly the excursion I am dreaming of. Did you know that Kelly Wearstler is originally from Myrtle Beach? Her mother was an interior designer and antiques dealer. She moved to Hollywood thinking she wanted to be in the movie business and quickly decided this wasn't for her. She got her start in interior design by decorating the house of real estate developer, Brad Korzen, whom she married in 2002. Just a little fun fact.

 The over-the-top gorgeous photo above is from the front porch of Steven Gambrel's Sag Harbour cottage. I wonder if it is from his new book "Time and Place" which, by the way, is getting great reviews. I am kinda' of a design book junkie and a big fan of Gambrel's style, so can't wait to pick up a copy for myself. 

I love driftwood! Can you imagine the tree that this piece came from? I also thought the shutter details were really spot-on....just a beautiful organic vignette!

Here are just a few images that have me dreaming about a coastal dream house:

{Rosemary Beach - McAlpine Tankersley}

Have a wonderful weekend!

You have read this article beach / coastal interiors with the title beach. You can bookmark this page URL https://enjoywithluh.blogspot.com/2012/03/going-coastal.html. Thanks!

Architects at Home In Nantucket

My favorite time to visit the coast is in the Fall. I only wish I could make myself at home in this little Nantucket cottage I discovered this morning. It's the Nantucket home of  husband and wife architects Eric Rosenberg and Michele Kolb. To read all about the details visit Simple Pleasures, New England Home Magazine.

I am still hopelessly in love with a blue striped Dhurrie rug in a charming coastal setting!

I often see interesting old fences at the flea markets I visit. This is such an interesting, modern, graphic way to use old fence fragments.

A piece of driftwood inspired the finish for the kitchen cabinets.

I adore the lily pad botantical art, something I have never seen before.

I am loving the natural textures and plaster walls in the master bedroom.

and the simplicity and lighting in the boy's bedroom.

All images via New England Home

You have read this article beach / Sea Captain with the title beach. You can bookmark this page URL https://enjoywithluh.blogspot.com/2011/08/architects-at-home-in-nantucket.html. Thanks!

Amelia Handegan's Beach Retreat

More from the little cozy, coastal cottage from Amelia Handegan! I am totally smitten with this little coastal retreat and thought you might like to see these gorgeous photographs from the recent article in Architectural Digest. You may remember that I blogged about this beach retreat just a few posts back but did not have these stunning photos to share.

This little hallway would have surely made the front page for my recent post on painted floors. Can you even stand it! I am loving this graphic pattern in all black and white, a great way to turn this little awkward hallway into a passage of discovery.

I have been captivated by Mrs. Handegan's use of color from the first time I viewed her work and the image above is a great example of why. The crisp white coastal shiplap walls and ceiling with the amazing textures from the antiques and well edited accessories mixed with the soft worn colors of the rug and pillows really does it for me. It's just so interesting and relaxed. I truly don't think I would ever tire of this cozy little room.

I should also mention that I covet the little chair in the foreground.

And this little jewel box of a screened porch...book by day, wine by night!

I used to do this same thing and collect shells from my morning walk on the beach and line them up along the railing. I never get tired of collecting shells along the beach.

I really, really want this rug.

From my earlier post, you may remember that these lovely curtains are made from burlap. The walls are painted pink like the inside of a sea shell. The palette and texture remind me of the sand and sea shells.

Are you traveling to the coast this summer?

You have read this article amelia handegan / beach with the title beach. You can bookmark this page URL https://enjoywithluh.blogspot.com/2011/06/amelia-handegan-beach-retreat.html. Thanks!

The Fish and The Goat House

When Margaret Russell took the helm as Editor in Chief of Architectural Digest, I decided I would take a chance on the magazine and just see how she might update the pages of this industry icon. Last night, I finally had a few minutes to actually curl up with my July issue and discovered a few pages that caught my attention. I have been a BIG fan of interior designer Amelia Handegan of Charleston, South Carolina for many years and this issue features a casual, low country beach home on Folly Beach in South Carolina. I know you are wondering why I have entitled this post "The Fish and The Goat House." That is how Handegan has affectionately referred to this cottage on the online rental site and it truly reminds me of how I spent my summers as a child, in a beach cottage menat to be lived in with bare hardwood floors, rustic, wormy paneling and pure bright whites.

I have a surprise for you. This morning I wanted to share with you this casual, comfy, stylish little beach enclave from the pages of Architectural Digest only to discover that Mrs. Handegan offers this spectacular little gem as a summer rental here. I grew up going to the small coastal beaches of South Carolina and this little cottage is exactly what I want from a coastal retreat ~ authentic coastal cottage style.

"This place is reminiscent of how living at the beach used to be," says Handegan of the sandy stretch known as Folly Beach"

These incredible curtains and the valance are made from humble burlap!

An antique suzani hangs above the bed in one of the guest rooms. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore's Pink Bliss.

Handegan transforms an antique Asian table into the bathroom vanity and tops it off with a Turkish bowl for the basin.

Some of the compelling details from the Architectural Digest photos have disappeared. In AD the home featured some of the most amazing softly worn antique dhurrie rugs in soft pinks, tangerine and browns. Yummy! I couldn't find these images online so you'll just have to pick up the latest issue of AD to gush over the rugs.

I am looking forward to spending a few days at the beach soon! School is still in session here. Ughh!

Here's some of my favorite interiors from Amelia Handegan's portfolio:

You have read this article amelia handegan / beach with the title beach. You can bookmark this page URL https://enjoywithluh.blogspot.com/2011/06/the-fish-and-goat-house.html. Thanks!

Coastal Diversions

 To continue my series, Farmer's Market Fridays, I would like to share my love for North Carolina's coastal markets. The seafood is incredible, especially the shrimp. As many of you are heading to the beach for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, I thought I would share one of my most favorite go-to shrimp recipes. Trust me and take it along on your next coastal vacation.

Last Friday, I was at the beach for a wicked weekend with my best friends from college. We affectionately call this annual outing GBW {Girls Beach Weekend} and beleive it or not, this year we celebrated our 25th year! I really can't express to you how important that weekend at the beach has been to me through out the years. We love to share recipes during our trip as the trip is all about eatting, drinking and well, being merry.

Have a festive and safe Memorial Day!

Chilled Shrimp and Tomato

1teaspoon pickling spices, tied in cheesecloth

3 quarts water

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled, deveined

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 cup Vadalia onions, cut into 1/2 inch dice

1/2 cup julienned fresh basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or chives

5 garden fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice

1 recipe Classic Herb Dressing

In a large pot bring the pickling spice bundle and water to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes to flavor the water, the remove the spice bag and add the shrimp. Stir to cook until just pink about 4 minutes. Drain immediately and spread out to cool.

Saute the onions in the olive oil until crisp, tender about 3 minutes. Spread on a plate to cool.

In a large bowl toss together the shrimp, onions, basil, parsley, tomatoes and herb dressing. Chill but allow to warm to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Classic Herb Dressing

2 tablespoons minced shallots

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil

2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon

2 tablespoons minced fresh mint

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons hot water

In the bowl of a food processor combine the shallot, garlic, vinegar, herbs,sugar, salt and pepper. With the motor running slowly pour in the oils. Continue processing to pour in the hot water. Set aside to combine the flavors.

Recipes  from a favorite Southern Cookbook: Savannah Seasons

You have read this article beach / recipes with the title beach. You can bookmark this page URL https://enjoywithluh.blogspot.com/2011/05/coastal-diversions.html. Thanks!