Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Fall Porch Ideas

Happy Tuesday Everyone ~
With summer being a distant memory and Halloween behind us, I look forward to seeing fall here on the West Coast. Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only weeks away.......

November is the time of year when with the oranges from October come together with the more warmer and familiar colors from autumn like golden yellows, soft burnished browns and plums. Your porch is that welcoming first step your guests see before they enter your front door. Having a welcome mat is fine, but it does not say WELCOME like a basket or two of golden yellow Mum's or a fall wreath hanging by your entry. How about a porch swing adorned with cozy pillows in plums and a place to put your feet up? Decorating your porch does not have to be an ordeal, but can be as simple as adding a wagon filled with left over Halloween pumpkins and gourds. I found seven wonderful ideas that may inspire you to add just a little or a lot of that fall feeling we are feeling in the air this month. 


I love the three wreaths!
Have a hook and no plant? add a lantern and fill it with fall colors.

1 Chair + left over Halloween pumpkins + fall floral pics = Fall-Fabulous!
Punches of Orange from the Coast.
Relaxed and Inviting.
White wicker accented with a caramel throw and paisley cushions.

Empty urn on your front porch? Fill it with FALL color.
For those with a large porch. Swing, rocking chair and pillows. What more could you ask for?

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

It's going to be a Coastal Chrismas on ETSY!

HAPPY WEDNESDAY Everyone!
I am going to say it.
I know you think it is way too early but I am going to say it anyway.
CHRISTMAS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Now that didn't hurt much did it?
 
Since I am the only Elf in my Etsy Shop I thought I would get a jump start on all the Christmas décor that I have been seeing. So without further ado, here are my Holiday Stockings with a Coastal twist!
 
Unfortunately I am not taking Special Orders on these cuties. They are all OOAK (that's One of a Kind) so if you see one or two you like, I would suggest hoping over to my Etsy Shop right now before they are all gone. I will be making more but it all depends on my schedule. You will receive the one shown. For more pics visit my shop.
 
$60 each
100% Wool Felt
Fully Lined
Each come with a Gold Jingle Bell Toe
 
Sea Horse in Caribe Blue - Seaweed in Mint
Octopus in Ivory
Starfishes in Porcelain


Sea Horse in Turquoise - Seaweed in Aquamarine
Octopus in Aquamarine
Starfishes in Papaya & Light Coral
Jellyfish in Ocean Blue ****SOLD****

 
 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Decorative Pillows - What's NEW at California Livin Home


Happy Wednesday Everyone!
Did you know that Pillows are one of the easiest ways to update a room?
My Etsy Shop, California Livin Home is brimming with new arrivals and more are coming! From coastal stripes to alluring velvets and eye-catching linen prints I am sure you will find a pillow cover in a pattern you will love, in a color that fits your decorating needs and one in just the right size!
 
I am now offering Feather/Down & Outdoor Inserts!
 
 
 
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Beach Stripe in Sea Glass Blues & Aqua
$42-$56


Mariner Plaid in Capri or Navy
$40-$57

Velvet Coral In Indigo
$40-$75

Blue Ikat
$37-$53

Studded Gold Squares
$35-$49

Jamboree Linen in Multi
$60-$90

Pear Green with Embroidered Trim
$45

Navy with Greek Key Trim
$41

Starburst Indigo
$37-$53
Bali Indigo
$50-$96



 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Sea Treasures - Sea Glass

 
Sea Glass, Beach Glass or Mermaid Tears is created when glass items have been disposed of in the oceans by man or by sunken ships and vessels. Once it is in the ocean they are smoothed by the actions of the waves, sand and stone to create these lovely little pieces of sea glass gems. Sea glass washes up on nearly every beach on earth.  Sea glass has been a part of history since early civilization.  According to authors C.S. Lambert and Pat Hanbery, "Rich cargoes of ceramic and glass lie on the ocean's bottom, the result of shipwrecks, piracy and foul weather.  Doesn’t that make you envision Black Beard or Captain Jack Sparrow dumping there empty bottles of Rum overboard?
 The color of sea glass is determined by its original source. Most sea glass comes from bottles, but it can also come from jars, plates, windows, ceramics or sea pottery ( "sea china" or "sea porcelain" or "beach pottery") see image below of a piece my husband Andrew collected while diving on a sunken World War II Japanese ship in the Pacific many years ago!

A few of my husband's finds

The most common colors of sea glass are kelly green; brown, blue and purple (clear). These colors come from bottles used by companies that sell beer, juices, and soft drinks.
So the next time you’re strolling along the beach don’t be surprised if you look down and there washed up on the beach is a Mermaids Tear.

 

Thursday, May 29, 2014

SUNBRELLA Indoor/Outdoor FABRICS are here!

Happy Thursday Everyone!
Your outdoor space is a place where you can relax and enjoy the summer, right? If not than we need to do something about that! Surf over to my Etsy Shop, California Livin Home and get inspired to change your ho-hum outdoor living space to some punches of color with my new line of pillow covers in Sunbrella Woven's made for Indoors and Out! The hand is incredibly soft on these fabrics and the colors and patterns are absolutely to die for, no kidding! I have so many new patterns, colors and styles to choose from, you will be the envy of your neighborhood ....or at least your backyard will be!



INMOTION IN SPRING

AZTECA IN OCEAN

CATHEDRAL IN OCEAN

ELEKTRA IN OCEAN

KALEIDOSCOPE

MONACO IN OCEAN

PINWHEEL IN INDIGO

QUITO IN BREEZE

SEAHORSES IN BLUE

WINYAH IN OCEAN TURQUOISE

and more to come.................

Monday, May 26, 2014

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY - "all gave some; some gave all,'"


There are only two words that describe the meaning of Memorial Day, THANK YOU!
 
God Bless all of our servicemen and women who are serving or have served in our military. And to those families who have lost loved ones, my deepest sympathy and gratitude for your loved one giving the ultimate sacrifice, their life,  for our freedom.
 
In the words of Ronald Reagan on May 25, 1981
 
Today, the United States stands as a beacon of liberty and democratic strength before the community of nations. We are resolved to stand firm against those who would destroy the freedoms we cherish. We are determined to achieve an enduring peace -- a peace with liberty and with honor. This determination, this resolve, is the highest tribute we can pay to the many who have fallen in the service of our Nation.

Sharon

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Stenciled Coastal Pillow Covers at California Livin Home

Where does the time go? Summer is upon us (at least here in Southern California it was 96 at the beach yesterday) and my last post was at Easter! Well, I have been busy.
I have a new line of stenciled pillows that I want to share with you today. So without further ado here they are! You can purchase them at my Etsy shop
 
Have a great day!
 



and more to come!!!!
 

Thursday, April 17, 2014

and the GIVEAWAY WINNER IS........

 
KRISTY !!!!
 
Kristy is California Livin Homes Giveaway winner of
2 - 12" x 18" OUTDOOR OCTOPODA PILLOW COVERS
 
YAY KRISTY!!!!!