Nautical Archives

Caron’s Beach House + Cottages & Bungalows

November 6, 2023
by Caron White

Whidbey: The Latest Beach Bedroom Collection Curated for Us by Caron’s Beach House! Many thanks to Caron at Caron’s Beach House for curating three special collections exclusively for the Cottages…

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Living area in a vintage beach house with high white vaulted ceilings.

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A Nautical California Beach Cottage

May 31, 2019
Written by ELISE PORTALE
Photography by CHAD MELLON
Styling by JICKIE TORRES & KRISTIN DOWDING

A vintage California beach cottage—that’s the dream, isn’t it? Exposed beams, well-crafted built-ins and a cozy window seat, all of it light, bright and delightfully coastal. And when you step…

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Design Ideas

Inside Artist John Derian’s Coastal Cottage

August 28, 2018
Written by Jickie Torres
Photography by Alpha Smoot
Styling by Kate Jordan

Recently Joanna Goddard and team got a chance to peek inside the home of artist and designer John Derian. You know him from his iconic decoupage art filled with fanciful…

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Studio garage filled with cheerful summertime art prints

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Design Ideas

House Tour: Artist Erin Houghton’s Sunny Beach Cottage

June 4, 2018
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum
Photography by Bret Gum
Styling by Jickie Torres

Using artwork to inspire your décor is a great decorating trick. But when you are an artist, your rooms become your blank canvas on which to create. Stepping into artist…

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Entertaining

Seafaring Cupcakes

May 2, 2017
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres
Produced by Diane Sedo
Styled by by Jickie Torres and Diane Sedo

Serves 12-24 One cake mix makes approximately: 24 regular cupcakes, 48 mini-cupcakes, or 12 regular cupcakes and 24 mini cupcakes What you will need for cupcakes: Assorted cupcake liners in…

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Entertaining

Style Tips for a Delightfully Nautical Garden Party

March 24, 2017
Written and photographed by Jickie Torres
Produced by Diane Sedo
Styled by by Jickie Torres and Diane Sedo

Few things capture the summer spirit better than the classic nautical motif. From the cherry-red and navy-blue color palette to the whimsy of stars and shells in all shapes and…

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A Rustic Craftsman Cottage with Modern Touches

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