Open House Sunday

California Beach Cottage

 

in Manhattan Beach

built 1955

 

 

See full listing here

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Ocean Dreams

Shell-i-cious!

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This time of year...I always start dreaming of a beach vacation.

If I came into a huge bunch of money....I'd do all the things 

I want to do to my little cottage and I'd buy a cottage by the ocean somewhere.

I wouldn't live there all the time...but I'd want it to go to any time I wished.

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This cottage would do nicely!

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A few shells on a silver tray is always good.

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Love the painted paneled walls and that pink coral print in this room.

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A maiden hair fern is always so pretty....never thought to mix one with shells.

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dreaming of the ocean

I feel like I'm totally missing this summer.

I don't like that feeling...that it's half gone and I haven't really done

anything summer like. 

But if I keep on track and work hard...perhaps by next year I can afford a week at the beach.

That would be nice... nice indeed.

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Open House Sunday

Malibu Beach House

I'm sure this home is older but the listing doesn't give it's age.

Julia of 

shared this listing last week. It was the home of the writer and creator of "Young and the Restless"

See it and other homes at "Hooked on Houses" - here

You may have already seen this house at Julia's link but I want to talk about how it's decorated today.

The street view is very understated. Charming gate leads to the property beyond.

How about this for your backyard!

Green lawn space too though.

 I adore the way this home is decorated!

It's so fresh and NOT beachy themed.

I don't think I see a shell in sight.

 I'm not sure if that is back to back sofas or one sofa with two fronts on both sides.

Have you ever seen anything like that?

The black drapes are an unusual choice but they balance out the dark space of the fireplace.

 What a wonderful giant starburst mirror! It's just the right size. 

Aren't all the chairs fun? Red chinoiserie and red stripe cushions!

Unexpected and yet classic and fun!

 Very classic pieces in this house like that china cabinet. It's painted for a light touch.

 Love the white painted floors. The dutch style doors are so cottagey!

 More stripes in the built in banquet in the breakfast nook. Notice the turquoise floors?

Capiz chandelier is just right here. Oh...there are shells in this room.

How great do those surf boards look through the windows?

 Really like this table and the bamboo stools too.

I really love the style of the banquet with it's little turned legs.

 The kitchen is a great mix of vintage and new.

White marble countertops is upscale for a beach house...but then...this is Malibu.

Notice the nautical style ceiling lights.

Turquoise floors in the kitchen too.

lovely

 The view into the living room. Really love those painted floors.

 Casually elegant bedroom and sitting area.

Notice the mirrored chest? Love it.

 More chinoiserie - those screens! 

 The simple bedroom - what no view?

The black countertops don't seem to fit...this bathroom could use a little update.

 Simple child's room. I like the little lights above the beds.

Isn't this a great way to do a vessel sink? We've all seen furniture used as 

vanities. 

This one is so ingenious in that the drop leaf becomes the backsplash!

Very inventive! Love it's color and if that is the floor we see in the corner...I love that too.

 Now here is a pretty beach bedroom. Pale pink on the walls is just right.

 More big striped cushions. This room looks like a summer camp. 

Love the toss pillows on the bamboo sofa.

 Look at this bathroom mirror! Beach themed but not expected.

 Another pretty bedroom.

 And this is the backyard! 

 I'm surprised to see grass by the ocean.

 Pretty turquoise decking.

 The blue of the pool and the blue of the deck flow right into the blue of the ocean. 

What a view!

 This home is so charming! A cottage farmhouse plunked down by the sea.

Isn't it precious?

Could you live here? I sure could.

And for just a little over 16 million it can be your's.

See full listing here.

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