After over a week off the grid soaking up undistracted family time, we’re back into the swing of things here at our little beach house. With Fall underway, I’ve been adding some seasonal touches around the house, including some beautiful fiery orange leaves my kids picked for me from our trip in the woods. :-) They make the perfect backdrop to our blue and white beach house palette!

*this post contains affiliate links. I have partnered with Serena & Lily and have been gifted some items. All opinions and photos are my own.

I love how Serena & Lily epitomizes the belief that living well begins at home. They are experts in balancing refined luxury while remaining relaxed, casual, and inviting. When welcoming family and friends into our home, I want them to feel like they can kick back and relax. Serena & Lily helps to elevate the look of our home with quality products while allowing everyone to take a deep breath and enjoy each other’s time together. Win win!

With that said, the Serena & Lily Friends and Family sale is one I look forward to each year, where everything is 20% off from October 2nd- 14th! Some of my hands down favorites are their Sandbar Tray, Riviera Side Chair, Cavallo Linen Bedding, and their gorgeous pillows!

Fall Decor in Blue and White Beach House

Oak view Pillow Cover / Whitley Embroidered Pillow Cover / Avery Alpaca Throw (so incredibly soft!)

Round Sandbar Tray

(also available in square or large rectangle - I LOVE THIS TRAY!!!!)

Beach House Kitchen Nook with Freestanding Pantry

Beach House Stone Fireplace and Pillows in Basket

Serena & Lily Pillows and Throw Blanket

(in above photos)

You guys….let me tell you a little story. When we downsized from our larger custom home to this much smaller beach house, the pillows in the living area became one of those stressful home decor items for me that I honestly wanted to do away with. I know… the thought!! lol :-)

Somehow, the smaller space meant even just three pillows “out of place” (remember we have three kids plus their friends), was enough to make the room feel messy. But I love pillows!!

I decided then and there to be much more particular about the pillows we bring into our home, and choosing the ”Less, but Better Quality” route has made all the difference! EVERY insert and pillow cover we have from Serena & Lily is exceptional, and we’ve been extremely pleased with each and every one of them (and every product of theirs!).

If you’re looking to refresh your home for the upcoming Holiday Season or just in general, Serena & Lily’s Friends and Family sale is the perfect opportunity! Don’t tell, but I have some of their items on my shopping list for gifts!

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From the Beach,

Anneke

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Coastal Interiors: Coastal Modern Living Room

January 6, 2016Home Blog Posts, Living Room, InteriorsAnneke McConnell

leather sofa / rug / modern coffee table / lamp / blue pillow / golden yellow pillow / navy chair

The New Year is off with a bang as we are now back into our routine as a family and the kids are back in school. I'm excited for the year ahead with more design work, my Blogging for Biz and Goal Achievement groups, as well as personal endeavors for our family. I have traveling HIGH up on the list!

I often post more designs on Instagram at @coastalinteriors, but am making it my goal to post my designs on the blog so they are easier to find for you. Please comment below or on social media if there are particular topics you'd like me to share about in the future.

Here are a fews ideas I'm contemplating:

How To Decorate While In Transition: for example, you know you are moving in the near future.
Home Building Series: we have been through this process ourselves and my father in law is a builder, so I think this could be beneficial to those of you interested in the process.
The Look For Less: sometimes we like the look, but not the price. What are your thoughts on a series that helps you achieve a similar look on a tighter budget.
The Process of Organizing and Decluttering for a home you LOVE.
How to Create a "Decorating Plan": it's hard when we would like it all done at once, but it's not always possible.

I 'd love to know your thoughts! These are specifically ideas for the "Home" side of the blog. I will also be adding more to the "Fashion" side as well, but that's another post!

On another note, I'm considering adding a few contributors to the site, so if there are other topics you are interested in for Coastal Collective Co., I'm all ears. I'm leaning toward Food/Kitchen, because who wouldn't want to learn more about tasty coastal food?! And possibly Health/Wellness/Activities because it is important to me to share more about a positive life.

Enjoy your day!

xo,

Anneke

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Coastal Interiors: Living Room Design

September 23, 2015Home Blog PostsAnneke McConnell

Hello friends! Be sure to follow along on Instagram and Pinterest for all the behind the scenes, not to mention my new FAVE app Periscope!!

Fall is officially my favorite time of the year. As a Pacific Northwesterner, born and raised, the air turns crisp, the rainy season has not quite arrived, and the occasional evening of an outdoor fire with smore's always makes the kid's happy!

I lean toward simple decor and don't change things too much from a seasonal standpoint, but when you do, simple changes in pillow covers, table linens, curtains, and foliage seem to do the trick. Not to mention pulling out the pumpkin spice candles! I can never get enough of those!

This living room design is a great place to start. Just add pillows, blankets, and other decor with a seasonal color scheme that you LOVE!