G'day the Lisa Leonard Winner is Gretchen from Bird Nest Cottage. Congrats, hope you love it!
Sorry if you didn't win but hey it's so good round here at the Beach Cottage you get another giveaway to enter today…
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I guess I'm not a vintage or white purist, I love some modern thrown in with the whole vintage vibe, I suppose that's nothing new, and I love some colour in with the white, which is one of the reasons I like to decorate with it. It's such an easy neutral to use as a backdrop for playing house and decorating, which if you've been with me for a while, you'll know is something I do way too much.
So, on the weekend, we had the pleasure of nice friends over for some G & T's on the deck and what a gorgeous hand-picked bouquet they arrived with, specially delivered and wrapped …there is, I believe, nothing much better than flowers arranged and delivered by a gorgeous little fair-haired gal is there?
Yesterday, after the weekend felt but a distant memory and all was quiet at the cottage, after I spent long long hours on my knees scrubbing the floors 
I thought I might do myself a little bit of arranging…no one is ever gonna complain about flowers nicely arranged on the side are they?
But actually I did little more than place the flowers in the pitcher, they had already been beautifully arranged by cute little hands. And how fabulous that they tied-in perfectly with my new print, recently arrived over the oceans to my little Beach Cottage letter box from a very talented girl..sweet Tess from Concord, North Carolina and her chic little shop where she designs & creates, happily inspired by all things natural and island living
When I came across these prints I loved the simple modern style and thought they would work nicely here with the vintage pieces, all the neutrals, white and wood floors and I just loved this green one, funny really cos I don't usually do green.
And I just love to simply layer things up, no fuss, nice and laid-back, no frame – I think it adds that little touch of modern colour propped up casually on the old vintage meat safe…what do you think, do you like it with the white, the putty, and the flowers?
And how fantastic that Tess is offering Beach Cottage readers the chance to win $50 to spend on her site. Simply leave a comment on this post to enter…
Comments will be closed Friday 18th at midnight.
I'm signing off, it's been a very long, exhausting day full of athletics carnivals, swimming squads and lunch boxes – the bathtub is running as I type, filled with my fave vanilla bubbles, a bottle of something cold on the side and the rest of the evening spent laying on that sofa up there with somone, if I am very very lucky massaging my feet
you can find more casual layering with coastal-prints here, more on my floristry journey here, and more blooms around the Beach Cottage here
and if you have your own small home-based business/Etsy shop and would like to sponsor these little Beach Cottage comps then you can go to the Giveway Page for more info
I love these sort of prints. She is a clever lady. Hope you were able to unwind peacefully. Cherrie
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GIO
During my own venture into cottage decorating I’ve toyed with the idea of adding “wall words” to the mix. So it was nice to see the print you added to your collection. I love how you keep things simple and not over done. It’s so relaxing to the senses. When I want a few minutes of calm in my day I come and visit your blog.
I would love to be entered into the latest giveaway for Tessyla’s shop. I love her art prints and jewelry.
Hi Sarah -
Love this print…my husband loves to say “la vie” to justify everything.
Gotta have it!
Marsha
Sarah – if I don’t win, I’m buying one…
Thanks for the lead -
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Beautiful flowers, beautiful print!
Love the print and and then green is a lovely addition to your lovely home. Thanks for sharing!
I adore the white flowers. I always lean towards white flowers when I buy them for myself. I’ve learned that not everyone does so I don’t buy them for others (crazy people)
Thanks for the chance to win..the sign is adorable. I am going to go look at the other items on her site
Sue
Just found your lovely blog….I don’t know how I never came across it before! I adore these images..a lot of white on white with a punch of black…just how I decorate only I throw in a bit of robins egg blue! Your giveaway is lovely!
I’ve been following you since you first started posting about your lovely cottage by the sea. I would love to win anything you give away! Have a beautiful week…Kathy
Your home looks so gorgeous and comfortable! Love all your pics
OOh I love that cane chair-do I really need another?
Beautiful room to relax in esp after a sports carny day.
Love the layers too
x
~Justine~
This room is so heavenly that I would love to curl up on your couch with a book and a cup of tea–sigh.
The print looks lovely – that greeen is perfect. But Tess’s print with the quote about missing her Daddy just made me cry – so sweet (i miss mine)
That is the perfect green – it’s like a freshly scrubbed face or a basket of washing off the line.
I love the green. I think it looks beautiful in its new little setting. The beautiful flowers just add the finishing touch.
What if there really were as many murders of simple village folk and random landed gentry as there were on Midsomer Murders? The Cotswolds would be the cheapest place to live in England and the only people living there would be the very brave or silly. It’d almost be worth moving back to the UK…
You have a beautiful home and it almost tempts me to go all white. BUT I love colour as well and my kids would just trash a white home especially daughter No.2 who can’t eat anything without getting it on her face, hair, clothes and furnture. And no, she’s not a toddler, she’s 9. Sigh! Anyway, I digress.
Please put me in your competition.
Sarah,
I love your cottage! It’s so restful and bright. I’d love to win the chance to buy something from Tess’s site. Thank you for the chance.
Gorgeous! I check your blog daily as I am often inspired by your lovely combinations. . . this particular post is no exception!
Simply lovely! Thanks for the opportunity to take a chance to join in!
love it! if i win, can you help me decorate with it?
absolutely beautiful
I love the site and things
Diana
I noticed the “C’est la vie” right away! Love the color and the modern edge, especially with all your beach cottagey goodness! Thanks for introducing us to Tess!
perfectly beautiful!!
What a pretty print. Would look great in my own beach cottage, which should be livable in about, oh, six years!
Love your blog-Beautiful- you have such wonderful taste. Thanks for the chance to win on your giveaway.
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Thanks for the chance. This is a fabulous giveaway!
I love your style & have been a fan of your blog for awhile. I checked out Tessyla as soon as I read your latest entry
What a pleasure it would be to win and fill my home with something beautiful from your shop!! I love your blog, thank you for all you do to inspire us!
I really admire the creativity of these designs. Just seems to add so much character and brightness to everything….I sure hope to win…I definately could use this talent in my decorating.
I just love visiting your little beach cottage. It is so calming & relaxing. Love the sign, love the flowers.
Would love to be entered! It’s funny – I live just about 30 mins north of where Tess lives!!!! =) Small world.
Love the print and the flowers. I like that green in particular! Sharon
I love your cottage style! I am trying to do some cottage style decorating in my home and use some of your designs for inspiration. Throw my name in the hat for the giveaway! I’d love to win something!!
Leslie
We’d never tire of looking at this room! The green of that adorable pring just pops – wonderful!
{love that layered mirror look you’ve got too!}
The flowers are lovely, as is the print. How generous…my fingers {and toes} are crossed!
I keep SAYING I want to do all white and neutrals in my beach house (which is my only house), but I keep bringing things into the place that are red, brown, green, blue….
how do you find the DISCIPLINE?!?
Congratulations Gretchen.
What a cute print – looks fabulous next to the flowers
Wow another giveaway – count me in.
Sounds fabulous.
I’m envious that Spring is on your doorstep as Autumn will soon be here. I thrive during spring and summer!
I enjoy reading your blog so much.
I like Tess’s dandelion prints–I can’t decide which color I like best.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, such is life!!! Very nice!
It took me a while to figure out what a vintage meat safe was. I keep looking on top of the piece of furniture. Then I remembered what a “pie safe” was and got it.
Does the “meat safe” have a story that I have missed? Just curious………… Thanks for a great give-away. Relax, be happy.
I love your blog because you always give me great ideas and tips on stuff I never would have thought of!I always look forward to reading it! Love the giveaway too. The jewerly is fantastic and the prints are so pretty! Someone is going to be lucky to win! Thanks!
Oh how I love to come to your blog. I dream – everytime I read your posts and look at your pictures – of the day when I can own a little beach cottage and play with it so beautifully. I keep praying it’s soon!!! What a fun little print. mmmmmmm.. would love to win!!
So Happy I found your site tonight… you are the second one that I have bookmarked that I love . I live near the beach also, and love anything beachy and cottagey. I totally understand the dumpster find of the vintage window… a treasure waiting to be found! Thanks to Tess also for the great giveaway. I really liked her Blue and Gold Palm Tree Cards, living here in Palm Beach, they would be perfect. Cant wait to hear the continuing story of the window!
Thanks for sharing more pictures of your beautiful home! Would love to be the winner of this one!
Love it! The color is scrumptious!
And your photos are as usual, inspiring…
And I so love it that you put in that last part about your relaxing bath, reminded me to do something nice for me today~
XOXOXO
Robin
All Things Heart and Home