I’m sitting here writing this post on June 1st, a hot, humid day here in Tampa Bay. The predicted high is 93 degrees F but with a heat index that feels like 100 degrees. Summer came early this year right when I was supposed to be enjoying perfect spring days a couple of months ago. Some years we go straight from winter to summer. Really, the calendar I think is based on averages, and there is nothing average about a semi-tropical climate. When summer comes, we’re hot and humid tropical. Therefore, I started playing with my decor again. I’m adding a few touches of tropical color. Read More
Tag: beach decor
Tropical Orange Table With Frangipani Blooms
Browsing in stores is one of my favorite past times. One of my local stores had beautiful tropical plates. I bought saucers and then started dreaming of a tropical table for them. Read More
Coastal Fall Table
It’s almost the end of September and here in Florida it’s hot with blue skies. The only difference from August I see are brown leaves falling from the crepe myrtle tree and less rain. In my heart I know it’s fall and I’m adding deeper colors and texture to my coastal home.
Adding Coastal: Floral Anchor Printables
I have been looking for a floral anchor to add to my coastal art collection. There are many pretty ones available to buy. I found a beautiful one that was sold on Etsy by MossandTwigPrints about two years ago.
DIY Coastal Art With Aged Frame
Let your inner artist shine and build your own collection of images that speak to you.
I’m adding more coastal touches to my home – some are small changes while this art print is a huge change for me. Living in Florida, I’ve had shells on display for over 30 years. I have on display several small Florida art pieces. Today I am creating my own art based on a classic illustration from John Gould’s 7 volumes of “Birds of Australia” (1848). This book is filled with illustrations of Australia’s birds by John Gould and several of his artists.