A Southern, Coastal Welcome

If you follow Uptown Acorn on instagram, you know that I recently delivered Mitch's Flowers the stair parlor arrangement for summer sprucing. 

I was psyched when Mitch's posted the above photo on their instagram page. Swoon!

Today, it was delivered to my home, and it is even more beautiful in person. I love natural elements in all aspects of design, and I especially adore them in hand made arrangements.

My only instruction to Monique and her team was to keep it southern and coastal, and they hit a homerun.

The arrangement is filled with my favorite things: oyster shells, sea sponge, sea fans, antlers, wasp nests, air plants, palmetto leaves, moss.

The new arrangement is perfect in the stair parlor.

Southern & Coastal, y'all!

And the Winner is… Uptown Acorn’s July Contest Winner

 

Thanks to all who entered the July Give Away.

I just drew for the sea-inspired seagrass and rope frame donated to the Uptown Acorn by BFF Jerome of Old Estate Frame Gallery.

See post: Click Here!

This frame will look perfectly with any coastal-inspired decor. I cannot wait to see how the frame will be displayed in the winner’s home or beach house.

Drum Roll please!

And the winner is…

Congratulations, Ginger of Savannah Granny {A Journey Through the Life and Times of a Southern Granny}! You have to love a blogger with the name, Savannah Granny.

Check out Savannah Granny’s blog: Click here!

I cannot wait to see where the frame will be displayed. I hope it appears in a blog soon. The frame will be in the mail later today once you email me your mailing address.

Stay tuned for the August Give Away soon.

We love give aways, y’all!

Coastal Homes, a Drive Along the Coast.....Ocean Springs to Bay St. Louis

I think at times I drive J crazy. On our way back from Ocean Springs, I asked J to drive along the coastal highway from Ocean Springs to Bay St. Louis. I always love to look at the sandy beach, the crashing waves, and the majestic homes and buildings gracing the beachfront. Stopping every so often (the trip home took forever) to snap a photo or two, I could not wait to share the numerous photos of the beautiful, magnificent homes along the coastal boulevard.

I daydream about waking up, sitting on my front porch with my cup of joe, and having the coast as my daily view. Oh! What a dream!

Take a look….

So, what do you think? Do you have a favorite? Please leave a comment below.

Back to reality, y’all!

Here are my other posts of my weekend in Ocean Springs:

Ocean Springs.....My Birthday Weekend

Ocean Springs.....Eats & Drinks

Ocean Springs.....Shopping

Ocean Springs.....Hillyer House

Join me at:

No Minimalist Here...Open House Party

Gone Coastal.....with decor!

Living in Atlanta for many years, my décor style for the most part was French Country/ Ralph Lauren-esque mountain lodge. We were nearer the mountains, of course. Upon moving back to New Orleans in 2008, I totally acquired a taste for Southern Coastal décor. Though my collection of antique antler trophies still occupy their territory, my décor has since taken on a classic coastal tone.

Anyone who knows me realizes quickly how much I love a beach. So I guess it is just natural for my décor style to emulate my favorite hobby. From pillows to pictures, from picture frames to vignettes, from napkins to plates, you can certainly say I’ve gone somewhat coastal. As you saw in my post last week, I am in love with Southern bird oils, but there are lots more coastal influences around my home.

Take a peek and see if you can find the coastal influences (some subtle, some not so much) Enjoy!…

Go Coastal, y’all!