Lowcountry Charm:: Coastal Living Beach Showhouse

I adore this year's beach showhouse for Coastal Living on Daniel Island, South Carolina.  

Not only is it located near one on my favorite places on earth, Charleston, SC, but it had a dream-team of architects and designers to create a fabulous beach house with some serious lowcountry charm. 

While in Virginia last month, I had a chance to check out where the

 2011 Beach Showhouse was located in East Beach, and I'm sure hoping I'll be able to go

 check out this location on Daniel Island. 

Both the front porch, back porch, and upper deck add so much charm 

to this plantation styled home, making it perfect for entertaining friends and family.  

Love the perfect view in the dining room and how it just looks like an extension of the porch 

with the big windows and Piazza Blue ceiling. 

for more info, article & photos go to Coastal Living.

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Newport Beach, California :: Beach House

Spotted this bright and cheerful beach home in Coastal Living Magazine. 

Colorful patterns and bold accessories let this family's personality shine through

 in their Newport Beach, California home. The talented designers were the sister 

design team Karen Mathiesen Brown and Kristina Mathiesen. 

I adore the Trina Turk for Schumacher fabric on the banquette. 

And I really need to find me some large electric letters... too much FUN! ;)

What a comfortable and happy beach home. 

photos via here.

Modern & Warm: A Balancing Act

Loved this article and photos found in Coastal Living on the balancing act of blending 

different styles in this amazing Vero Beach, Florida home. 

These photos are sure warm and inviting on a cold March day...

 Russell Groves was the designer for this lovely home and is known for his clean, contemporary design. This home sure proves that modern and warm can blend perfectly. 

 Love this huge, shinny, nickel drum pendant light that hangs above the lovely circular 

oak table. The wishbone dining chairs with rattan seats are amazing! 

I want them in my dining room.

I love the juxtaposition of warm and cool colors, organic and sleek surfaces, and dark and light furnishings makes the rooms come alive. The camel colored leather framed mirror adds a warm note to the cool palette.  I love the wall paneling on both sides of the fireplace and think it adds interest to the white walls.

Pah-leez! This patio and pool surrounded by palm trees is quite amazing.

In my dreams...

more photos & article found at Coastal Living.

Katherine Rally Pillows in Coastal Living

Once again, Katherine Rally Pillows were featured in Coastal Living... 

I'm loving the design and colors used in this St. Barts hotel, La Banane.  

The white, natural wood, and bright colors make an inviting and exciting 

area to hang-out and relax. 

Our bright, Bali, batik pillows fit right in this fun, and lovely paradise decor! 

In their February 2012 issue, Coastal Living also featured an article explaining the difference between Batik and Ikat... both, of which are quite popular right now. I found it very interesting to learn the difference in design & material.  Check out our Batik Katherine Rally pillows from 

Bali at our shop, Modern Palm!

Grilled Salmon-and-Asparagus Salad

I am a fan of a yummy, healthy salad & this salad sure looks divine! 

Hope y'all enjoy your weekend... 

mine will be filled with basketball, dance, a little work, and enjoying my family.

Whatever you have in store for the weekend, enjoy!

Grilled Salmon-and-Asparagus Salad

• 1 (1 1/2-pound) salmon fillet or 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups arugula
• 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
• Creamy Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

1. Brush salmon and toss asparagus with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill salmon over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Grill asparagus, turning occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. 2. Divide arugula evenly among 4 plates; top with flaked salmon, asparagus, and tomatoes. Serve with vinaigrette.

Recipe & photo found here.

Coastal Living Love

I adore this coastal Virginia home found in Coastal Living.  

In fact, I love it so much, I want to move there! However, this Chesapeake neighborhood

 almost seems too perfect... is that possible?

What a fun idea! Frame some bright colored flip flops as art, or maybe that is a painting... 

can't tell, but whatever it is, it's cute.  I'm obsessed with that Duralee 

dalesford yellow material that was used for the custom dining chairs. Love.

What a fun and unique ceiling, and that mirror is quite the fun statement piece. 

I'd be happy to move right in to this fantastic coastal home.