On The Road Again: Simply Beachy

We are right now blogging from the beach. Now before you get jealous let me simply say that it is about 20 degrees outside and we even got some light snow last night. But we are loving the chance to relax and recharge at John’s parents’ lovely beach house simply outside of Rehoboth, Delaware.

They lately purchased the house and it is remarkable how comfortable and homey they’ve been able to make it in mere months. And while we have spent our time playing board games, reading, watching movies, and snuggling Burger- we thought we’d take a swift break to share some lively decor ideas with you.

First, meet the striking beach house (enjoy those starfish in the window above the door):

And now for a little inspiration. How cute (and functional!) are these toiletries displayed in a decorative basket with shells:

All the kitchen accessories are red, from the coffee-maker to the toaster to the tea kettle. So cheerful and lively:

And for the first time in over three months we had a functioning kitchen at our disposal, and boy did we take advantage of it. Among many delicious homemade meals, we feasted on this tomato, basil, and mozzarella pizza:

We will be returning to Richmond tonight, and while we have certainly been enjoying every second of our mini break from home improvement, I am sure we will be wielding a hammer or a paint brush within a few hours of returning home. And we would not have it any other way.