Byron Bay is a beach side town located on the east coast of Australia just south of Brisbane and well north of Sydney. With an eclectic mix of surfing, sophistication, and a big dose of bohemian culture, a thriving design scene has recently emerged. One of the most notable additions Read more…
It’s cold outside but why go out when you can grab a cup of coffee or hot cocoa with the kids and enjoy a little down time in your own slice of paradise? These days it’s out with the formal (and stuffy) living room and in with the casual eat-in Read more…
The calendar may say October but don’t let that force you into a color scheme of brown and orange. Equally rich but not nearly as expected is the pairing of pink and wine. Like a great cab served with a perfectly seasoned filet, spice up your fall with this interesting Read more…
The clothes you choose to wear have a direct correlation to your personality. Translation: we gravitate to clothing that makes us look and feel good. Or at least that’s what we should try to do. The same idea can and should be applied to your home. If you’ve been on Read more…
Modern design is about clean lines and minimalism. In a post-industrial era, many rejected the notion of traditional. But in a beach house setting, you can’t forget the color. Sleek and white make a home feel spacious and uncluttered but there’s surely a way to make modern more fun than Read more…
One of the most popular rooms of any great beach house is undoubtedly the kitchen. Whether you’re starting off the morning with a good cup of coffee or finishing off the day with your favorite glass of wine, most activity tends to congregate in this important space. If your current Read more…
It’s not the beach but there’s something about the desert that puts us in that laid-back frame of mind. The dry heat, cool pools and towering San Jacinto mountains may be over 100 miles from the coast but the peace and serenity of the desert is like a vacation all Read more…
Whether you are moving into a new house or simply reinventing a room, the best place to start is by picking a color palette. Think about a color that make you happy. Add a second coordinating color, perhaps another shade of the same color or one right next to it Read more…
Our neighbor to the south undoubtedly has a big influence on our taste for carne asada and margaritas but Mexican culture also has inspired our desire for bright colors and a fiesta attitude. From Baja to Oaxaca, Mexico’s stunning beaches and beautiful white stucco architecture make a great backdrop for Read more…
Surfing has always allured a certain type of risk taker. While movies like The Endless Summer popularized the notion of the traveling, bohemian surfer searching for the perfect wave, the 80s brought us Quicksilver, Billabong, Jeff Spicoli and the professionalization of the sport. With it came neon swimsuits and beach accessories Read more…