French Influences…Style Mixing At The Beach

french coastal bedroom
Hello and I hope that you enjoyed your Labor Day weekend! My husband and I were up at the beach house (with two of our pups:-) and it was nice to have some time to unwind…
On my previous post I shared some of my “French elegant” style…

…and it’s pretty evident that this look carries into our sweet spot at the beach. Mixing in what you love is easy and up here I have those French influences right beside seashells, farmhouse and rustic chippy vintage. Somehow it all blends seamlessly, and color is key.

master bedroom french style
Not straying from my love of pastels and white walls, nothing in these rooms are harsh in tone. The headboard is a French caned piece with a hint of the sea in the carved wood seashell-esque accents.
christie repasy painting in french frame
I was given this headboard years back by an interior designer that we work with quite often in our family business. I knew that I’d find a spot for it someday!
french coastal decorating

Old French carved cabinet…OLD and the original patina.

vintage french bergere chair

Antique French chair and ottoman that I purchased at a yard sale and had recovered in a cream damask. This set was beat up and mildewed from being stored in a garage, and now are lovingly adored in a reading corner.

French nightstands

Mid century nightstands…and these were very commonplace. You may have seen these around in your own town perhaps at a thrift store. I swear that they produced them in the thousands!

I painted the pair for use as master bedroom side tables at the beach with ordinary house paint and accents of my signature color aqua blue.

antique french blue dressing mirror

I found this full length French antique dressing mirror just as it is…with the French blue color wood accented by gold gilding. It came with a matching bench which I sold and so basically the mirror was then free!

crystal blue sconces macaroni beads
Did I ever tell you how much I crush on old beaded lighting? Pretty much ALL of my lighting pieces are yard sale finds from the good old days.
My favorite hang-out spot is the dining room and I often sit and work at this table that we built ourselves. The chairs are from RH.
french chandelier blue crystals macaroni beads
antique french enamelware pitcher

French enamelware on old aqua paint? To me it just goes so well and juxtaposes texture, color and style.

impressionist painting reproduction beach
And finally, a little thrift store painting that I am thinking is a copy of something from the French impressionist era.

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33 Comments

  1. The appliques on that french cabinet are gorgeous! I adore the French Grey Ruffle throw!! Happy weekend to you!!

  2. I love anything with ruffles and this grey ruffle throw is so awesome – would love to win. Thanks for the chance.

  3. Bonjour chère amie,

    Le mois d'août est terminé, les vacances également… En ce qui me concerne, il est temps de reprendre mes habitudes… Je suis heureuse de vous retrouver et d'ouvrir à nouveau la porte de votre univers et d'y découvrir de nouveaux trésors. Très joli billet !

    Gros bisous ♡

  4. The gray ruffle throw is so on trend! Gray is the hottest color around.

  5. 2648cf9e-3274-11e4-8106-7392314b6ca4 says:

    I absolutely love your page and your blog.such beautiful style.elegant, plush, cosy and the grey ruffle throw is so georgeous. Id put it in my bedroom.The only place I can feel total peace and tranquillity. Your very talented.keep up the good work x [email protected]

  6. Hello there , I just love everything about your style , your ruffle throw is so exquisite , I am about to embark on some wedding fairs , how lovely would this be to adorn some of my cakes !xx
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    Thankyou x

  7. Ευχομαι ν'αμαι η τυχερη που θα ομορφυνει καποια γωνια του σπιτιου μ'αυτο το υπεροχο κομματι. Τhanks a lot, from Greece!!! <3

  8. Darrielle Tennenbaum says:

    I love everything! The dresser is a beauty and I love all the ruffles!

  9. I love your style! Congrats for your creativity, your blog is full of wonderful ideas. I would love to be entred in the French Ruffle Throw giveaway manu66 @ email.it
    Thank you (remove the spaces – antispam)

  10. Russell Gunn says:

    I am adding grey to our home and this fabulous throw would be awesome

  11. Just love your style , I am doing my best to replicate in my home ! As much as husband will tolerate ! Its such fun and very creative , keep it coming xxx

  12. Russell Gunn says:

    Love love love the grey throw

  13. That French grey ruffled throw would look so so gorgeous on my bed. Thank you for all the great stuff you share with us. Joelle

  14. Il n'y a pas à dire le contraire : la "french touch" va très bien à cet appartement. Superbe !
    Bises à toi chère Janet
    Pascaline

  15. Oh Janet, everything looks lovely and just perfect. I never tire of your picks and pretties! xxx….Brooke from
    Creative Country Mom's Home and Garden