Over the weekend Andrew and I drove 45 minutes to the water just so I could have a cup of coffee by the sea. There is nothing more soothing to my soul than looking at the ocean. And classic nautical style is no exception to the experience of being by the water. Faded shingled homes, rope details, sand feet, stripes, cranberry cocktails, the smell of sunscreen, chipping paint, the clang of sailboat bells and pink cheeks from too much time in the sun. Here’s a collection of images that bring me back to that feeling time and time again.
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By far my favourite thing in the world is being by the sea… you’re right about it soothing your soul. Living in London has definitely reached its sell-by date, the coast is calling me!! Oh and I would add the cry of seagulls to your list… heaven :)
~el
i just can’t leave the coast. ever. your images are a perfect blend of new england style. makes me fall in love with stripes, espadrilles and rope details more and more.
A beautiful collection of images perfect for the long weekend.
I have to agree. I just returned from the northeast where i spent a month visiting home and family near the shore. I miss it so much and nothing soothes my soul and brings me more peace than being by there. Someday, I will move back.
Gorgeous images!! Am in Aruba as I view this, makes me wish I had packed more stripes in my wardrobe…..can never get enough!
These photos are absolutely stunning and toootttalllyyy brought me to a beach state of mind! I especially love the photo of the girl with the hat on her face stretched across the benches. Wonderful post! Happy Tuesday!
xo Emily
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i love the feel of these pictures! i imagine northeast summer to be magically preppy, though i’ve never experienced it.
Ha I made ny hibby drive for two hours once just so I could be by the seaside. I love the breeze and smell – it tkaes me back to a kid, not a care in the world. x
Is it weird that I think of this when I imagine July 4th holiday? I think I lived in New England in a previous life.
I love those striped shoes in the 3rd or 4th photo. So cute! xo-Jet
I LOVE the rope around the staircase spindles! And I agree, there is nothing more soothing than the ocean…
aaahhh…. heading to the beach next week and I’m more ready than ever!
You have us wishing we were by the sea…
This picture collage is gorgeous… I love living by the ocean! New England has so much to offer when it comes to beach style!! I can’t think of anything better than having a cup of coffee with my husband at the beach :)
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You are making me homesick for the sea. Beautiful inspiration today! I would die wake up with the first image view every morning.
Amen, sister!
You captured it all perfectly! Thanks for the little escape :-)
I just returned to AZ from visiting a few coastal towns this morning and this has me wishing I was back there already! The perfect summer escape.
Mandy
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These images totally capture that feeling you’re talking about. I miss the ocean…now I need to go to have my coffee while I sit and soak it in! :)
Love it love it love it! I am counting the days til our whole clan are together on the Cape. xx
Lovely images. Thank you for sharing! :-)
I love this post! It feels like home to me. I grew up on the cape and this brings me back to those carefree days!
That’s Matthew Fox with Mariacarla Boscono!
This page makes me so giddy!! I absolutely love nautical stuff, so everything you posted makes me so happy. I love the striped shoes and all of the rompers the girls are wearing, along with red, white, and blue accents and the wayfarer inspired sunglasses !
lovely features!