Tropical Beach House Tour

I’m very excited to share this Tropical Beach House with you!!  or should I say turquoise tropical beach house! because yes, this beach house is painted my favorite color.  So right away I knew I was going to love it.  The inside is filled with tropical prints and plants (yes!) and beautiful pastel shades of aqua, pink and yellow.  Take the tour:

 

turquoise beach house for the win!

Loving the living room vibes!

 

How cute are these little stained glass windows???

 

It’s always appropriate to do a little front porch sitting, especially when the front porch looks this cute!

More little stained glass loves

Have you ever fallen in love with someone else’s house plant?

I need a turquoise toaster stat!

❤

via the interiors addict

 

 

Mermaid Soul Quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meatless Monday Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Soup

It’s November but I’m still in the mood for pumpkin everything!  Which is why today I’m sharing my super creamy pumpkin soup recipe.  It’s the perfect hit of pumpkin and creaminess to ease you through this chilly month.  Grab the recipe below:

 

• 1 medium pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and chopped
• 2 1/2 cups broth of your choice
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 sweet onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 garlic gloves, peeled and minced
• 1 tbsp EVOO
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 2 tsp sea salt
• pepper to taste

optional toppings:  seasonal berries, pumpkin seeds, parsley and/or extra cream

 

 

Preheat oven to 350′ and roast pumpkin for 45 minutes or until tender.

In a large pot, place your EVOO, garlic and onion on medium heat.  Sauté until onions start to brown.

Add all remaining ingredients, including your roasted pumpkin and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Blend all ingredients into a super creamy pumpkin soup that’s ready to eat!

 

photos via Monika Grabkowska

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Nautical Beach House

A beach house filled with treasures from ships and seas, sounds like a dream come true!  This nautical beach house in Portland, Maine, hits all the right notes in nautical design.  From ship’s wheels to seashells, you won’t want to miss the details of this beautiful home!  Take the tour:

This bedroom is so sweet! I would kick my kids out and use it as a reading nook

The perfect spot for all your mermaid treasures

Can’t beat the view! ❤

Porthole mirrors? Yes, please!

via Hurlbutt Designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Seashore Soul Quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Happy Halloween!

 

 

pic via Nathan Dumlao

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mermaid-Inspired Halloween Craft Ideas

Lately I’ve been discovering all kinds of mermaid-inspired Halloween craft ideas!  I’m loving these DIY costumes, pumpkins and more for the coming holiday.  Check them out!

All pictures link to sources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bohemian Beachside Home Tour

I love the eclectic bohemian feel of this mostly white beachside home!  With some small pops of black and beautiful unique pieces of artwork, this beachside home isn’t lacking a thing.  I’m pretty much obsessed with everything in this space.  Let me show you:

 

Is it mostly white? Does it have straw/basket lighting? Is there a big beautiful plant on a rustic wood table? Check, check and check! ❤

I’m always impressed with a mama who can keep her home white with kids!

More great artwork!

I’m in love with that print, “Young hearts run free” and the pineapple one hanging on the wall to the left!

 

via Adore Magazine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meatless Monday Recipe : Savory Pumpkin Chili

I’m so excited it’s October!  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and to get in the spirit, I’m sharing my Savory Pumpkin Chili.  It’s a great one-pot meal, it’s vegetarian with an easy vegan spin AND it includes everyone’s Fall favorite vegetable, pumpkin!  Regardless of what is happening, the seasons will keep on changing and I am finding comfort in the familiarity of that.  Check out my Meatless Monday recipe below:

 

 

• 1 red pepper
• 1 sweet onion
• 4 large celery stalks
• 3 large carrots
• 3 – 4 garlic cloves
• 3 cans kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 28 oz can san marzano tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 can pumpkin puree
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 tbsp EVOO
• 3 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp fresh sage
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp parsley
• sea salt and pepper to taste

Options:  Top over rice or homemade french fries!  Pairs well with homemade guacamole, cilantro and roasted pumpkin seeds.

 

 

• Peel onion, carrots, and garlic, place in food processor with chopped celery stalks and red pepper and pulse until minced.
• Place in pot on medium heat with EVOO and let cook until soft.
• While your mirepoix is cooking, puree the can of tomatoes and rinse/drain your beans.
• Once mirepoix has softened, add all remaining ingredients and let simmer (covered) on low heat for 45 minutes or until broth and tomato juices are mostly absorbed.  Stir occasionally.
• Serve over homemade french fries with a side of guacamole and sour cream!

 

 

photos via Alexandra Andersson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summer Never Ends Quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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