Hi, I’m Desiree

These J.Crew Factory pieces were made for beach town strolling, including the prettiest crochet cardigan, white gauze button-up, and more.

The founder of Beautifully Seaside, sharing coastal style, timeless fashion, and everyday inspiration from Miami to Nantucket.

WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE

A Little Coastal Inspiration for Everyday Life

On Beautifully Seaside, you’ll find coastal-inspired outfits, blue-and-white home decor, seasonal style guides, and my favorite curated shopping finds. I love sharing little ways to romanticize everyday life — from getting dressed to setting the table — and creating a warm, welcoming space that feels timeless, beautiful, and easy to bring into your own home.

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Behind the Blog

Where it all began…

Beautifully Seaside began in 2010 as a creative outlet — a little corner of the internet where I could share the things I loved most: coastal style, timeless fashion, and making everyday life feel special. What started as a simple hobby quickly grew into a true passion for inspiring women to live beautifully, wherever they are.

Over the years, it has grown into an online coastal lifestyle magazine, with daily style inspiration, curated shopping edits, seasonal guides, and a wonderful community of readers who love romanticizing everyday life right along with me.

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Desiree Leone of Beautifully Seaside features the lobster cardigan sweater she wore while in Nantucket this summer.

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