Friday, May 29, 2015
Upscale Coastal Teal Bedroom
Coastal Inspired Guest Bedroom
House by the Shore is delighted to give you inspiration for a guest bedroom or even a
master bedroom make over. This upscale coastal teal bedroom was
inspired by coastal design and spa like features. Taking a cue from the
beautiful turquoise waters of the sea and adding in a little sparkle and glam,
this bedroom is elegant but comfortable.
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| Find more coastal inspiration on our Pinterest boards! |
The upscale coastal
teal bedroom features furniture and products all from House
by the Shore! The first item for the makeover was the Coral
Bedroom Rug in Silver. This rug is the perfect statement
rug of a soft color with a bold boarder of a coastal coral print. The beautiful
shade of gray will help anchor the furniture in the bedroom.
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| Multiple Sizes |
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| Multiple Sizes and Custom Finishes |
The Pencil Post Bed is a classic and
timeless piece that is perfect for any room. This bed is custom made and you
can choose the paint color or type of finish. Comes in all sizes and
worthy of passing down to generations to come!
Add a pop of bold pattern, but
relaxing color with the Kabuki
Duvet
Set in Teal. This duvet set adds a fun
print and the calming color reflects the waves of the ocean outside your
coastal home.
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| Multiple Sizes Available |
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| Accent Furniture |
Use the Essentials Reflective Ottoman as an
accent piece of furniture to add a touch or color and pattern to the room. It's
also a useful piece of furniture for seating to put on shoes (who doesn't love
looks and function?) Not to mention, very on trend today.
Hang the Piper Round Mirror set above the bed or
over a chest for a fun take on mirrors and to add a golden metallic touch to
the room that guests will love. We love the fun shapes and this modern twist
coupled with the more traditional bed.
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| Coastal Decor - Mirrors |
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| Home Decor - Lighting |
Every room needs multiple
lamps and can't you just see a pair of these on either side of the bed. Add a
touch of glamour to this beautiful upscale room with a pair of these Silvertone Glass Mercury Lamps.
A pair of lamps of course
need a pair of tables! Let your lamps shine upon a gorgeous pair of
tables with the Parma Side Table. We're just crazy about
these pieces and love mixing metals and styles. This is what adds
personality to any room.
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| Accent Furniture - Side Table |
Friday, May 22, 2015
Memorial Day - History, Traditions & Remembrance
Lest we forget what it is really about!
An American holiday,
Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday
in May which is what gives us a long, three day weekend. For many it is a symbol of the start of
summer, but that isn’t really what it is all about. This solemn holiday is a day that honors men
and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Many will honor these war dead by visiting
cemeteries, holding family gatherings or participating in parades. A resolution passed in December of 2000 calls
for all Americans at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial Day to “voluntarily and informally
observe in their own way a Moment of Remembrance and respect, pausing from
whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to Taps.” This resolution was passed in an effort to
remind Americans the true meaning of this holiday and to promote a “National Moment of Remembrance.”
History
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| Vintage Postcard - Illustrator Unknown |
Originally this day was a day of remembrance and called
Decoration Day, this day was set aside to honor those who have died in service
of this great nation we live in.
Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor those
who gallantly served in one of our nation’s darkest hours. General John A. Logan, a leader of
an organization for Northern Civil War Veterans, proclaimed “the 30th
of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or
otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their
country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every
city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.”
Traditions
Lest we forget is a slogan often associated with Memorial
Day. It comes from a poem entitled Recessional by Rudyard
Kipling in 1897. The poem is actually a
prayer that we not forget the sacrifices of Jesus Christ but is often added as
a line to the “Ode of Remembrance.”
For The Fallen is a poem written
by Robert Laurence Binyon
in 1914 to honor those who have sacrificed their lives in service. A particular stanza of the poem is known as
the “Ode of Remembrance” and is commonly used at Memorial Day services for many
countries.
A poem titled “In Flanders Fields” and written by Lieutenant Colonel John
McCrae, is credited as the original inspiration for the Memorial Poppy. McCrae composed this poem at the battlefront in
Ypres, Belgium on May 3, 1915 during the First World War. His poem inspired Moina Michael
to compose a poem of her own We
Shall Keep The Faith. Moina’s poem
was in response to McCrae’s plea in the last verse of his poem and she made
this pledge to “keep the faith.” Due to
her tireless efforts and commitment to those who served, the red poppy has
become an internationally-recognized symbol not only for remembrance but also
for the welfare of veterans.
Memorial Day hits home
for me!
My father and Uncle
served in World War II along with America’s
For all those who serve, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. For all the families who carry on without
their loved one, you have our gratitude.
And for the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our
freedom and to protect our great Nation – we cannot thank you enough for your
courage and your valor. We will not
forget! Your service and sacrifice will
not be in vain.
Enjoy your Memorial Day holiday. Whether you’re putting your toes in the sand,
celebrating with family and friends or spending time working on your house or
garden, we hope you’ll fly your flag proudly and stop to reflect for the
National Moment of Remembrance. Now,
we’re going to go plant some poppies!
Friday, May 15, 2015
Colorful and Fun Kid's Beds Made in USA
Why Buy American Made Kids Beds?
House by the Shore is obsessed with our
collection of beds in our bedroom furniture collection. Our kid’s beds are
absolutely adorable in a variety of colors, sizes, and types from daybeds to bunkbeds. One of the things we are most proud of is that are beds are custom and
American made!
Finding great furniture for any kid’s room is often not easy. The bed needs to be high quality
and durable. Children make lots of messes and can be really hard on furniture, so you want a bed that will last. Which is
why quality not quantity is an important thing to keep in
mind when buying your son or daughter a new bed. Consider American made furniture as it is often a higher quality than those shipped from overseas,
and you know that they meet safety standards here.
Did you know
that every $3.33 someone spends on American made products 10,000 new jobs
are created?
That equals healthier
families, happier lives, and a better economy. Money that is spent on USA
products is also recycled back into the American economy.
The United
States also requires companies to follow stricter regulations. The majority of
these regulations keep poisons out of the products you
buy. This means your kids are kept safer. The Federal Trade Commission also makes sure that companies follow
the strict guidelines and that only those that do can use the Made in the USA
emblem.
Our beds also have cute designs for a nautical touch on them such as crabs, palm trees,
pelicans, flamingos and sail boats plus many more options! They are custom made in South Carolina and you can choose the color and finish to personalize the furniture to your child's liking. These beds add instant personality and charm to any bedroom whether by the shore or inland.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Outdoor Entertaining
Tips to Throwing a Summer Party
House by the Shore loves a good summer party and
entertaining friends and family. Whether you are on the coast or bringing the
coast home, no one hates a party with coastal flair or seafood but it isn’t always
easy to pull off. These tips below will help you set up and throw the best
coastal party of the summer!
- Choose a Theme: Coastal or nautical - you can also be more specific like yachting or anchors. This helps you define the night and create fun activities and an aura around you and guests with your décor.
- Set a Smart Table: Patterned table clothes hide stains better than solid colors, while stacking plates and dishes on different levels will help to keep bugs away from food. Outlining tables with citronella candles will also help to keep mosquitoes away and guests more comfortable.
- Music: Interesting tip – start with the music louder and turn it lower as more people arrive so people don’t shout over it as much, especially since usually the opposite happens.
- Have plenty of seating. Arrange for seating both inside and outside so that your guests can mingle in the air conditioning and the summer breeze. Set up your furniture so people can sit for conversations in groups that aren’t too large or too small.
- Pick a simple classic menu that keeps guests happy but easy for you. Offer a couple different entrees like grilled chicken and a seafood dish such as, grilled salmon with avocado salsa, with several side dishes to accompany them. Just don’t forget dessert! You can always do something fun and interactive like an ice cream or s’mores bar!
- Tell everyone to BYOB or BYOW (wine) or whatever they choose. If you’d like to provide some provide one type like a certain beer or a signature cocktail, like a Spiked Pomegranate Cooler, to keep cost down.
- Accept help from friends and don’t take it all on yourself. People love parties and they love to help - so let them. Also enjoy yourself. Have a couple of cocktails and take time to let loose with your friends.
Friday, May 1, 2015
New Arrivals
Announcing New Coastal Décor Arrivals!
We can’t believe it is May 1st already and spring
is here finally after that very long winter.
We’ve been busy adding new products we believe you’ll love to our online
boutique and they’re just in time for the spring gift-giving season. After all folks, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May
10th – yes, that is NEXT SUNDAY.
And of course, if you’re anything like us, your mailbox is filling up
with graduation and wedding invitations, not to mention those birthdays in
May! There are plenty of reasons to be
buying gifts and we think you’ll love our new additions!
We’ve found some lovely new hand-crafted items for the
kitchen from a couple of new vendors. We’re
just in love with the hand painted linens, trays and art from artist Leslie
Flanagan. Her colorful and whimsical
interpretations of coastal creatures are so cute! They make a perfect gift for many on your
list. Whether you’re looking for cocktail
napkins, dinner
napkins, or kitchen
towels – you’ll love the pop of color and whimsy these linens
provide. They’re wonderful gifts for
Mom, brides and the cocktail
napkins are a perfect hostess gift!
Memorial Day will be here before you know it and this
collection is perfect for patriotic holidays!
If linens aren’t your thing, we also love the new collection
of hand crafted cutting
boards we’ve added. They are
hand cut, sculpted, sanded and oil cured from the finest hand selected solid 1”
thick red oak. These shapes are so
creative and the boards
are perfect to use for chopping but pretty enough to serve off of as well!
House By The Shore has lots of gifts options for many different occasions. Be sure to check out all we have to offer!
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