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Beachside Getaways

Posted in Etsy Features, Homes + Interiors, Travel

Spring is barely here and already I’m dreaming of summer holidays and sand in my toes. It must be the warmer temperatures getting to my head! Over the last couple of days, we’ve been talking with friends (including Rachel’s family) about renting a beach house somewhere on the Oregon coast, sometime this summer. We’d originally talked about camping, but I was pleasantly surprised to find more than a few affordable rentals out there, especially when the cost is divided between a few families. And let’s face it, with 11 kids between us, a house will be much more enjoyable than a sandy tent or camper!

All this browsing for a beach abode made these enviable coastal homes catch my eye. There’s just something about weathered wood, natural fibres and watery colour schemes that gets me every time. My mom grew up in Orange County, California so we spent many childhood holidays with family at the beach there as well as at our favourite camping spot at Nehalem Bay, Oregon. We’re very blessed here in British Columbia to have a gorgeous and lush coastline and some of our most treasured family memories, so far, have been our island getaways and time on the beach closer to home. I can almost smell the salty air now…

Coastal Living via Hooked On Houses

House Beautiful

I love how this modern home was designed to withstand the coastal elements and rising tides…built to stand the test of time in a harsh environment.

Dwell

Coastal Living via House of Turquoise

Canadian House & Home via Anne Sage

Canadian House & Home

Country Living

Skona Hem

Looks like I’m not the only one proud to live on the West Coast…check out all of this Left Coast love on Etsy!

1. Redstar Ink 2. Bo Peep Baby 3. January Jones 4. Alter Designs 5. Going Underground 6. Here My Dear

Are you thinking about your summer holidays yet? What’s your favourite place to escape to? Beachside, lakeside or  a stay-cation in your own hometown…all it takes is sunshine, long summer days and a cold drink in hand to let the relaxation begin!

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6 Comments ( Reply )

  1. The enchanted home
    Mar 30, 2011 @ 5:31 am

    Whats not to love? And I love these because they are smaller beach houses so very practical…and beautiful and charmingly done. Great pictures and like you I am physicall here but mentally I am so in the throes of summer!
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  2. Julia @ Hooked on Houses
    Mar 30, 2011 @ 9:14 am

    What a pretty blog! And I enjoyed this post, too, because I’ve been daydreaming about the beach a lot lately. It’s snowing here today, so I could go for a little sand and surf! :-)
    Julia @ Hooked on Houses recently posted..Is This What Men Want The 2010 Esquire House

  3. Gretchen
    Mar 30, 2011 @ 9:30 am

    Love the blog & these homes! So inspirational. Time to redecorate : )
    Also, thanks for featuring Alter Designs State Charm Necklaces.

  4. Julie
    Mar 30, 2011 @ 11:32 am

    We did Lincoln City, Oregon every year with our best friends and kids in the same beach house right on the bay! It’s so cool to look back on the pictures from 3 years ago, 2 years ago and this year we are so excited to go back. It’s our new yearly tradition we plan on doing as we raise our kiddos :) Check out Oregonbeachvacations for good beach houses!

    • rachelandlily
      Mar 30, 2011 @ 8:36 pm

      Glad you all share my love of beach houses…thanks for the rental tip, Julie! Off to check it out now…


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