Coastal Living Blog

How to Decorate a Seasonal Porch: Light, Airy Coastal Style Tips from Karen Marsh

April 22, 2025

Karen Marsh, founder of The New England Trading Company, shares top tips to refresh your porch throughout the year - without losing that breezy, elevated...

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2025 Outdoor Doormat Buying Guide

April 22, 2025

From materials, size, and even color, let us help you find the perfect outdoor doormat for your front door. ...

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3 Outdoor Doormats You'll Wish You Never Bought

March 13, 2025

If you want a doormat that looks good for years, not just a season, read on to discover the 3 outdoor doormats you need to...

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From Shore to Shelf: Stylish Ways to Showcase Your Collected Seashells

March 10, 2025

We’re sharing creative and stylish ways to showcase your collected seashells and coastal finds, so your favorite vacation memories stay front and center all year...

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The Psychology of Front Door Colors: What Yours Says About You

March 1, 2025

What does the color of your front door say about you? Every front door color leaves a first impression, and here's some insight into what...

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Springtime by the Sea: 11 Best Spring Cocktails & Mocktails for Coastal Living

February 25, 2025

As the days grow warmer and spring arrives, I’m excited to mix up vibrant cocktails and mocktails that capture the essence of coastal living. ...

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Top Beach House Front Door Colors We Love

February 20, 2025

We’re always looking for new inspiration for our Lobster Rope Doormats, and here are some of the best front doors we’ve seen recently that would...

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11 Surprising Tips to Declutter - Solutions You’ll Wish You Knew Earlier

February 11, 2025

I’m adding a fresh twist to home organization with clever, out-of-the-box ways to not just declutter the home - but to actually keep it decluttered....

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A Slice of the Coast: The Best Classic Pies from Seaside Towns

January 23, 2025

February is National Pie Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a slice of something truly special? ...

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Say Goodbye to Red: Light and Airy Valentine’s Decor for Any Home

January 23, 2025

I’m excited to share that I’ve found some super chic Valentine's decor to bring love into the air without the traditional red overload. ...

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6 Spring Makeover Tips to Beat the Winter Blues

January 15, 2025

Give yourself a boost of positivity by planning a spring makeover right now! ...

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2025 Trending Coastal Gifts for Beach and Lake Lovers

December 23, 2024

If they live by a lake or the sea, we can pretty much guarantee any one of these unique nautical gifts will be a big...

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