"I could see no reason why used tram tickets, bits of driftwood, buttons and old junk from attics and rubbish heaps should not serve well as materials for paintings; they suited the purpose just as well as factory-made paints...It is possible to cry out using bits of old rubbish, and that's what I did, gluing and nailing them together."  - Kurt Schwitters, Artist (June 1887 - January 1948)

In harmony with this, beach combing is one of our favorite activities. Savoring the wind and waves while searching for water-polished pebbles and eye catching shells, coins and sea glass, is endlessly...

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Every seafaring culture has tales of Mermaids, legendary aquatic creatures with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. With the first stories dating back to ancient Assyria, where the goddess Atargatis transformed herself into a mermaid, it seems that we still can't get enough of them. Sometimes associated with perilous events, they are also often seen to be benevolent beings, bestowing boons or falling in love with humans. Either way, we love their beauty and their birthplace, the sea.

Let the Mermaids carry their song right into your living room. Nautical mystery comes to...

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A day of beach combing isn't truly complete without your four-legged friend. From one adventure to the next, it's easy to see how the hardy Lobster Rope Dog Toy by Good Karma will become his favorite take-along. Recognized by Pet Product News as Best Pet Toy, along with the Octopus Rope Dog Toy for lighter chewers, these are one-hundred percent eco-friendly and made from chemical-free natural dyed cotton thread. Each machine washable, durable, and safe toy comes with a story of how it was rescued and a portion of the proceeds are donated to benefit The Rescue Train, a unique...

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If you’re a true beach girl then you’re going to want to carry that theme from your home into your wardrobe. Coastal Style Gifts is honored to offer Happy Bottom Bags made by Ecoaccents; a company who designs and creates eco-chic fashion for your enjoyment! If your style is fresh, classic, a little preppy with a twist of green then these coastal-influenced tote bags are the perfect fit for you. 

September is the perfect time to get your gear for upcoming tropical vacations, everyday use to keep the “summer beach” vibe alive or give as a gift to your...

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If you're looking for a small, simple, and beautifully natural wedding then a beach wedding is the perfect solution. And now is the perfect time to plan one if you’re looking for a winter or spring event.  Consider a fun-filled wedding weekend at a quaint beach town  or resort!  Whatever you decide, beach weddings are often memorable, unique, and offer a plethora of options.

BeachWeddings.com recommends, “When thinking about a beach location, unlike a hometown event, you can't assume everyone will be able to attend your wedding, especially if you've chosen a beach that requires a journey for...

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Coastal Style Gifts makes it simple to decorate your coastal home! It’s amazing how small home accessories can really pull your interior design together. We are currently featuring many home accents that offer you nautical styling and provide that amazing coastal vibe that your interior is craving.

Our Anchor Two-Tier Caddy is beautifully shabby chic and features a nautical twist! This functional caddy offers a distressed vintage finish and is functional for all types of situations. This table caddy is perfect for entertaining, filling with your seashell collection or displaying your favorite chachkies in.

There are many ways to make updates to your home without spending alot of time and money.  Here are six inexpensive coastal inspired decorating ideas that won't break the bank! 

1.  Brighten up a room with coastal style lamps.  Lighting at different levels in rooms can create a vibrant impact.  Many people think by just adding a few table lamps here and there will be adequate. But that's just what they get: adequate.  Instead try illuminating a room by varying the lighting to create different moods at different times.  Create a cozy beach cottage look with classic cottage shutter lamps...

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When many people choose to engage in beach house decor, the first rooms they often think of are the bedrooms or living rooms.  It's easy to overlook the bathroom, but there's no reason you should. In fact, it's often the easiest room to decorate with a beach theme. 

Decorating ideas for coastal theme bathrooms are just as varied as the other rooms in the house.  The trick to decorating a bathroom in seaside decor is to make it look like beach house decorating without making it look crowded. 

One of the easiest ways to decorate the bathroom in coastal decor is...

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If you're looking to decorate your home in coastal style, there's no better place to start than in the bedroom.  Beach bedroom decor doesn't necessarily mean redoing your entire bedroom.  While it's true adding 'hard touches' such as wainscoting and shutters do make a room look more coastal, there are many 'soft decorating' touches you can do instead, that are easier, faster, and more affordable. 

Soft touches involve incorporating a variety of home decoration items (i.e. accessories) into your existing befroom to give it that coastal decor flair you're looking for. 

Naturally, it all starts with the bed itself.  The...

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When you're looking to give your home a coastal theme, the easiest way to start is by adding beach themed accent pillows.  Accent pillows come in a variety of different colors, fabrics, and bold graphic prints.  You can choose from many different coastal styles.  Accent pillows are an easy and inexpensive way to bring seaside decor into your home. However, just because they are easy and inexpensive doesn't mean that every pillow will go with an already established look.  When decorating with accent pillows, there are three rules to...

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