Hi there! I know I never mentioned a word about it...but I've been away in South Florida with my family on a two week vacation. Since it concerns some of my extended family members (on a safety level) if I blog our travel plans, I thought I'd honor their wishes and not write about it until after we returned. So here we are...exhausted and slightly sunburned under piles of mail. The exciting part is that we are now official home owners in Florida! For years we've been vacationing in the same spot, and a few months ago decided to take the big step of buying. We found a "fixer upper" for an incredible price, and the best part...it's walking distance from our dear friends! As you might guess, decorating this new blank canvas has been a lot of fun for me so far. Every idea and inspiration that caught my eye while penning this blog is now coming to fruition. I even have an incredibly helpful pin board known as "project" for this house. It has a long way to go, but here is a sneak peek of how my beach inspired Florida home, is slowly shaping up...





Love all the blue and white and beach inspiration!!!! Happy Monday!!!
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Congrats on the new home! Love the sandy tones and pops of blue in these photos - perfect for a Florida home! And the front door just seems so welcoming :)
ReplyDeleteNot allowed to post on vacation either! Love the couch -- very tranquil blues! Enjoying your blog -- welcome back to CT!!
ReplyDeleteLooking fantastic, what fun! Congratulations...Janell
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! Congratulations. The house is looking absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI already have my beach house designed and zhushed. Now, all I need is the beach house.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you on living with style where ever you roam!
pve
How exciting!! It looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and stunning so far... but of course, right? Great work - keep us updated, please. Thanks for sharing (and I agree with your family - too much info online could be a bad thing) Enjoy your Monday. xoxo Jalon
ReplyDeleteSue - how exciting!! Love what you've done so far. The blue theme and the nautical touches are so casually chic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project!! Even better since it's for you! Looking beautiful so far...keep us posted along the way.
ReplyDeleteOh boy! How fun?! Are you channeling Meg Braff and Celerie for fun palm beach interiors or are you thinking of going outside the box and less rattan-y? :)
ReplyDeleteEither way - how fun to have a new project. Hope you can sleep!
Bethany
www.PowellBrowerHome.com
Welcome back and congratulations. What a fun project and you are off to a fantastic start. You had me at the blue and white!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Sue you and your family deserve this so much! I love your blue and white and the rope knot is an absolute of course!
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Karena
Art by Karena
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Oh my gosh, that's amazing!! Both the vaca and the new house. Feel free to invite me down aaaany time ; )
ReplyDeleteCongrats Sue! I love the direction you are heading. Isn't it fun pulling the space together?! I can not wait to see the finished spaces. Enjoy your new home.
ReplyDeleteIt looks glorious, Sue! No suprise :)
ReplyDeleteOMG I love it so much! Congrats, so excited for you! Can't wait to see more updates :-)
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eileen
congrats sue! i bet this home will be just as gorgeous as the one in NY. absolutely love those black doors!
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Congratulations! Goodness, what you've done is incredible!
ReplyDeleteI'm very envious. I love the Florida coast. Your place will be fabulous I know.
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Congrats on the new house! I am loving the navy!!! Looks great! Glad you had a good vacation!
ReplyDeleteWooohooo that is so exciting!
ReplyDeleteYou sneaky girl! Love it.
ReplyDeleteAwww! Lucky lady! Can't wait to see it all come to fruition...please continue to share! I love your mountain condo too. And I TOTALLY relate to you not wanting to share when you're on vacation. After what happened to Seleta and what happened to a personal friend, I've learned that lesson. Keeping mum is the best decision!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It looks amazing. Can't wait to see the rest! Lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteIf you're looking for a house guest who can repay her stay in painting and wallpapering, look no further.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This is huge!!! what a great reason to go Coastal- Im a navy and white girl, so I love your choices.. Wishing you many wonderful memories in your new home..
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your new home!!! Have so much designing it! Glad to hear you had fun on vacay, and the blue and white photos are fabulous!!
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How fun to have a vacation home in a warm and sunny climate! Love what you've done to it! The perfect getaway for you and your family! xo
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! You must be thrilled! Love the colors too!
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Congratulations Sue on your second home purchase. Looks like it's already coming along really nicely.
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Debra~~
Sue,
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! It's magazine worthy and I'm completely swooning over your bedroom, your Coastal Living feel and that fab black door!
xoxo E
So much fun seeing this beautiful home come together! Love yur bedroom headboard and the coastal touches...
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Wow ! Congratulations Sue!.. That must be such a happy moment for you and the family! I will have a summer house there one day too! Or even live there!... I allready have a house in two different vacation places in Europe but I allways dreamed of having one in South Florida!The place is turning up gorgeous! Cheers, Ana
ReplyDeleteSue! I am loving all the images thus far. You have the best taste!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Decorating "beach" style is so fun! Can't wait to see more!!
ReplyDeleteOh, looking great....there are a few other sneak peaks I'd love to see at home in your new digs! You have such a great sense of style!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for your dream come true, you have great style~ The place looks like a really great nest! Im in Rosemary Beach right now, soaking it all in...I can totally relate to wanting a place here.
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ReplyDeleteWOWSA! Your design is BEAUTIFUL Sue!!! Can't wait to see more. Take care, Doll!
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Very nice. Sounds like you had a wonderful time during your vacation and the space is lovely as well. I'm sure you'll keep us posted on how the decor is coming along.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! (Not blogging about your trips is not a bad idea).
ReplyDeleteAnd you call that a fixer upper!!!! Come on! It looks fantastic - and I can spy several lovely things from your store!
Congratulations my friend. To the whole family.
Love to you
Mon
how amazing! congrats on the purchase! I know you'll enjoy the adventures of a blank canvas :)
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Sue, this is so exciting! Welcome to my part of town. If you're ever in Miami let me know and I'll send you a ton of restaurant/activity reccs. The place looks fab. PS my crazy grandmother completely freaked out when my home was featured on Glitter Guide so I feel you on the secrecy, haha.
ReplyDeleteHope you were enjoying time in Palm Beach! xx
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