#1 A Thoughtful Place: Garden Stools #2 do it Delicious: Butternut Tomato Soup #3 HGTV: Dream Home 2011 #4 Honey We’re Home: Getting Organized 2011 #5 Emily A. Clark: Updating on a Budget
Follower Appreciation Give-A-Way Winner!
We have a winner for my very first, Follower Appreciation Give-A-Way! Her name is Nicole Leigh! Congratulations Nicole on winning the Target $50 Gift Card and thank you for becoming a follower of Chic Coastal Living. I hope that you enjoy your small shopping spree on me! True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 53…
It’s My 40th Birthday Today!
Wow! My thirties went by in a flash! My boys started elementary school, we were moving into a new home and renovating, I went to work after staying home for twelve years, and I started my blog {which is a dream come true for me}. I pray my forties are good to me! Soon, I will be…
Chef Tyler Florence’s Kitchen
I always look forward to my House Beautiful magazine arriving in the mail! February’s issue highlights, Chef Tyler’s kitchen, and it’s GORGEOUS! I love the masculinity of the dark marble used as a back splash. Great organization ideas, too! What do you think of it? House Beautiful
My 2011 New Year’s Resolutions
I’ve been pondering what my New Year’s Resolution would be this year and found this great inspiration online to help me. Happy New Year to you! 1) Pray to the Lord for wisdom (James 1:5) in regards to what resolutions, if any, He would have me make with my family, friendships, and with money. (2) Pray for wisdom…
Delicious Coastal Meals to Start off The New Year
I don’t know about you, but all I ate this Christmas break was cake and cookies. Although, I didn’t gain much {thanks to my running schedule} I do feel stuffed and need a little change in my diet. My husband, the Italian man that he is, is a terrific cook. I would actually consider him…
Top Beach Homes of 2010 on My Blog
I am ready for a complete make-over of my home and I decided to look back at my posts starting from October 10, 2010 {my first blog day} until December 31, 2010. I found my top 5 beach house posts with the most pageviews. These homes give me great ideas on decorating and organizing for the new year…
Big Thank You To My Top Referring Sites
I just wanted to say a big Thank You to my top reffering sites in 2010! I’m inspired by your blogs and appreciate your friendship! Cheers to a wonderful 2011 for all of you! God Bless you and your families! With all my love, Desiree Julia: Hooked on Houses Maya: Completely Coastal Gina: The Shabby…
HGTV: Dream Home 2011
Wouldn’t it be nice to win the HGTV Dream Home in Vermont. It’s a mountain lodge mixed with rustic and modern style. I’ve been fortunate enough in the past to visit a HGTV Dream Home and it was such a treat! The designers do a beautiful job turning each home, including all the accessories, into a work of art. Since…