Cheap and Chic of the Week: Coastal Living & Pier 1

I can always count on my great Charleston friend Mary Beth to have a Coastal Living in her beach bag – and I always ask to take a peak. On our most recent beach mission last month, Coastal Living had a spread that lead me to find a piece of cheap furniture that I had been looking for EVERYWHERE. 
The Dunmore Beach Club. Harbour Island, Bahamas. Just restored/redecorated by Caribbean local decorator Amanda Lindroth. 
And here it is … the photo that solved all my apartment decor issues. Looking at this picture it might not be clear what in this photo “saved me.” Bottom right hand corner, the slipper chair covered in Quadrille’s  “Petite Zig Zag” fabric in brown. And under the photo it read “slipper chair from Pier 1.” 
I have to be honest, Pier 1 may be one of the only decorating discount opportunities that I always forget about. Everything in there is always so over decorated, that I would rarely think of Pier 1 as a place to buy staples or basics. But here it is — the Audra Slipper Chair. Just what WB and I needed in the apartment. And I got two of them for $139 each!
Now eventually the plan will be to upholster the chairs–skirted, but for now they are sitting in the apartment “naked.” (sorry for the dark photo, a little cloudy in NYC this am) So to jazz them up whilst they remain white and uncovered I bought some $40 pillows from Roberta Roller Rabbit, and voila, a seating arrangement. I am thrilled with this “find,” what do you all think?  
photos via Coastal Living

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I’m Baaaaack! With a Teaser from Charleston

Hello Everyone! I am so sorry about being so absentee for so long. I am finally back, moving into WWB’s apartment in the city, and getting myself settled. The week at Sullivan’s Island was amazing, and I spent a ton of time in my beloved Charleston; and particularly with the fabulous Janet Gregg. I am putting together a post about her wonderful cottage on Stoll’s Alley that she was kind enough to let me photograph – but for now, just a teaser! Check back tomorrow for more! 

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No Man is an Island – But I’m Headed to One!

I am sooo excited! My family has rented a beach house in Sullivan’s Island, SC to celebrate my brother finishing college and my finishing graduate school. Starting Saturday, the family will be out there for a whole week. For those of you who don’t know, Sullivan’s Island is an island about 20 minutes outside of Charleston with a totally cool, laid back, beachy feel. However, as you can see below, there are many different styles on this little island! 

I think this all white space is my favorite. Don’t you just love the beachy nature of the sheet thrown over the couch? All white furniture, white walls, and those heart pine floors are a show stopper for me. 

Even this mod re-interpretation of the Charleston single house on Sullivan’s Island is totally cool. I cannot wait to be down there sitting on the beach for a whole week! Which Sullivan’s Island look is your favorite? Stay tuned for more … 

Photos courtesy of Charleston Home Magazine and Coastal Living

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