Monday, December 30, 2013

4 New Year's Eve Parties on the Beach

Whether you are seriously looking, or just curious, you will enjoy these 4 unique NYE events on a beach.


Panama City Beach, FL - On the boardwalk

Best features:

  • Family friendly ball drop
  • Fireworks
  • Free

NYE Parties

Here's where it is.
http://www.visitpanamacitybeach.com/includes/calendar-of-events/New-Year-s-Eve-Beach-Ball-Drop/17411/



Long Beach, CA - Cruise on the Queen Mary

Best features:

  • Henna tattoos to commemorate the event
  • See the Rockettes
  • Tour the Moulin Rouge

NYE Parties

Here's where it is:
http://www.queenmary.com/events/new-years-eve.php



St. Augustine, FL - Masquerade and Costume Event

Best features:

  • Cocktails at an outside bar on the beach
  • Impressive costume party where members "dress to impress"
  • "Instructions for the evening's festivities" - sounds like a mystery to me!

NYE Parties on beach

Here's where it is:
http://www.thestandardfl.com/event/197817-masquerade-new-years-eve-st-augustine/



Mt. Pleasant, SC - Air Craft Carrier Ball Drop

Best features:

  • You are on an air craft carrier for your party!!
  • Live entertainment on 3 different stages
  • Dress up opportunity!

NYE parties on beach

Here's where it is:

http://yorktowncountdown.com/#prettyPhoto

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Nature Inspired Christmas Wrapping Ideas

If you are out of the flashy wrapping paper, never you fear. Turn to nature for inspiration! Some brown paper bags and a few items from your yard can dress up a gift better than you might imagine. 

nature inspired Christmas gift wrap



Well, OK. These feathers might not be the kind you'd find in your back yard, but your local craft store can help you out in a pinch. I love the non traditional color choices here!

nature inspired Christmas gift wrap
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Not only is nature inspired gift wrap economical, but it also fits the bill if you're looking for unique gift wrap ideas and creative gift wrap ideas. Sprigs of green made creatively into a wreath is a visual treat.

nature inspired Christmas gift wrap
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Be sure to check out the link below this photo if you're in for nature inspired, but not necessarily nature produced. You can create feathers in colors that even birds have never seen.

nature inspired Christmas gift wrap
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But don't forget the beauty in simplicity. Wouldn't you gasp if you received this neat little package at your family Christmas gathering?

nature inspired Christmas gift wrap


Be sure to link to your blog if you have displayed nature inspired gift wrap for Christmas. I can never get enough of these simple, elegant packages!


nature inspired Christmas gift wrap
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Monday, December 16, 2013

Christmas Bar Carts for Drinks and Appetizers

How do you set out appetizers at your Christmas party? This elegantly set coffee table would happily accommodate your Christmas party appetizers, and it looks beachy and Christmas-y to boot! It's a nice change to the traditional green and white, don't you think?

Beachy Christmas Cart
Photo by Anders Krusberg


Here we have a hot chocolate bar,
also with alternative colors to the ultra traditional ones you normally see.



Christmas Hot Chocolate Bar
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Go for the rustic, vintage look
by including these vintage glass floats on your cart.


Rustic Drink Cart
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Recreate this whole scene by hanging these Marine Life Prints between windows,
behind your drinks cart.


Coastal Drink Cart


And in the end, for me simplicity usually wins.
This is so easy. This is so simple. This is so Christmas. This is so beachy!
All it takes is adding a few simple appetizers and drinks and you are the hostess with the most-ess.


Beach Christmas Table




~Natalee

Monday, December 9, 2013

6 Hostess Gifts for Under $50



Will you be attending holiday parties soon?


Here are 6 hostess gifts that you can snag for under $50.
Don't show up empty handed at your next holiday party!

Order now to get it in time! Go to StylishBeachHome.com now to place your order.



Iron Lobster Bottle Opener
Iron Lobster Bottle Opener



Mini Sailcloth Tote Bag
Mini Sailcloth Tote Bag (Red or Navy)




Springtime Traveling Picnic Wrap
Springtime Traveling Picnic Wrap




Rope Coasters with Anchor Box







Seahorse Napkin Ring







Kitchen Towels


Friday, December 6, 2013

Snow, Ocean, or Both

I guess someone "upstairs" saw my last post on Decorating With White for the Holidays because the Midwest is currently being blanketed with every weapon in the artillery. Well, that sounds negative, but I don't really feel grouchy about it at all (in spite of the fact that I'd rather be at the beach for Christmas)!

The thing about this part of the world is that we really don't get that much snow every year, so when we get a winter storm, the weathermen start panicking enjoying it warning people and call it things like White Death to make everyone think its so serious and that they need to be watching the weather 24 hours a day. So everyone is afraid to drive, there's a run on bread at the grocery store, and everything gets cancelled. Even church got cancelled. (I'm not kidding about that!)

So with the calendar cleared on this Friday night, and the dimming world around us being covered with downy snow and icy glass, it feels like the perfect night for a family movie in front of the fireplace, popcorn, blankets, and Chirstmas decorating. Carrie Underwood's version of the Sound of Music is waiting for us on the DVR. (What did you think of it?!)

Whether you see snow or ocean or both when you look outside your window this evening, I hope you are enjoying peace and the beauty that your area gives you.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Decorating with White for the Holidays




If you are decorating an apartment ...

If you love Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights ...

If you are living among neutrals because you are trying to sell your home ...

If you love a White Christmas ...

If you don't want loud colors surrounding you for many weeks ...

You can decorate with white for the holidays.

White Coastal Christmas Decor
Coastal Chic Christmas


White Christmas Decor
Modern White Christmas Decor



Coastal Christmas Table
Coastal Christmas Table









Shabby Chic White Christmas
Shabby Chic White Christmas




Industrial Modern White Christmas
Industrial Modern White Holiday Decor




French Country Chic White Christmas
French Country Chic White Christmas




Country Chic Winter Holiday
Country Chic Winter Holiday




White Christmas Tree
White Christmas Tree


Monday, December 2, 2013

Cyber Monday Sale!



Come join the fun at StylishBeachHome.com! We are running a H U G E sale ... 30% off everything in the store, and free shipping on orders over $50. Get your home ready for the holidays and stock up on gifts for your holiday list.