James Radin's Fall Friendly Coastal Home

I must admit I'm actually looking forward to fall this year. I'm sure come November I'll want to take these words back but the nostalgic feeling I get at the beginning of fall is like no other.  I'm excited for chilly walks on the beach, seeing the leaves turn, new fall clothes, cozy sundays, pumkin spiced lattes, changing out our wine fridge from white to red, football (even though I don't personally watch it, it's always on in the background), fires, and the list goes on...

When I think of blending my beloved beach style with the autumn season I see warmer hues for the inside with beautiful fall florals, pumpkins and stone fireplaces. Craving some fall-friendly beach house love I came across this beautiful home designed by James Radin (same designer from the Somethings Gotta Give house:

isn't she pretty?

Blue Glass Subway Tile

One of the things I am so excited for in my life is to re-do a kitchen, honestly I think about it all the time  ! I hope the house we eventually buy has a horrid kitchen so I can rip it out and start fresh. I dream of carrara marble countertops, white cabinets, pendant lights, bamboo shades, open shelving, brizo faucets, and most recently, a turquoise blue glass subway tile backsplash. 

I love the freshness of an all white kitchen and always thought I would go for white subway tile, but I love the cool, turquoise pop in the backsplash - it reminds me of the ocean: 

 

 

it's dreamy in a bathroom as well:

 

I love this mix of shades, reminds me of seaglass:

And this kitchen makeover from Deep Thought by Cynthia nearly knocked me off my chair:

after: 

What do you think of blue glass subway tiles??

Happy Monday :) 

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A Modern Montauk Lake House

There is definitely something to be said for clean lines and white simplicity in a beach house:

 

doesn't it look so peaceful?

I love the wood panels - that is the perfect finish of wood for a beach house.

and the guest house:

 

You know I'm not normally one for the minimalistic modern look, but I could see this being a very relaxing environment for a busy New York City family, a place to come away from the hustle and bustle and just be...by the sea :)

I wish my plans this weekend involved being a guest at this modern abode in my favorite Montauk!

Robert Young Architects

ROWAYTON GEMS

One of my very favorite areas in Fairfield County is the beach chic little pocket of Norwalk on the water, the quintessential seaside town of Rowayton. It's teeny and has everything you need, a beach, a little market, restaurants (some of the best in the area), an ice cream shop, a lifestyle store that has the chicest home decor and accessories called FLEA, a dog park, a boat launch for kayaks and paddle boards (and boats), art galleries, etc... Nothing commercial and only the most cared for establishments really make up a nice Main Street if you will, don't you agree?

I'm here today to show you some stunning Rowayton homes built by the Glazer Group. Get ready, these are some holy moly houses but the detail, nautical touches and incredible scenery are what really get me:

 

fine, this pool gets me too...

I love the beams, seams to be a signature of theirs...

 

how about that staircase?

exquisite colors, so bright and beachy. 

I was so happy to discover Glazer because I pass by these houses all the time, on our little kayak adventures down the Five Mile River and walking around town, and seeing them up close was a real treat! 

I hope you enjoyed the homes, and if you are in the area, Rowayton is a must stop. 

Some places to try while you are there:

Rowayton Market

Rowayton Pizza

Rowayton Seafood 

Rowayton Seafood Market

SAILS American Grill

Down Under Kayaking and Paddleboarding (rentals)

FLEA 

Brendans 101 (ice cream)

Have fun! 

{image sources: Glazer Group}