Author Archive: Petra Weiss

Petra is German and absolutely loves the beach and the ocean. She is living in sunny Perth, Western Australia, with her partner, 2 children and 2 Jack Russell dogs and takes every opportunity to go for long walks at the beach, or go beach combing, or just watch the sunset at the beach with friends and a glass of wine. With this blog she wants to help you bring the precious beach into your home to relax and enjoy!

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Beach Wine Charms

Beach Wine Charms

Beach wine charms Beach wine charms are the perfect solution if you like drinking wine and catching up with friends (like I do). It happens so easily during the course of the evening that neither you or your guests remember which wine glass was yours or theirs. Has that happened to you before? It certainly […]

January 15, 2013 | By | Reply More
Off To Jurien Bay For A Holiday!

Off To Jurien Bay For A Holiday!

I am getting quite excited, we are in the middle of some nearly 8 weeks of school holidays and we had not planned to go away (oh shock!). Mind you, where we live we have the beach within 20 minutes of walking distance, we have a nice pool, and we have season passes to Adventure […]

January 14, 2013 | By | Reply More
Pelican Decorations To Complete Your Coastal Or Beach Themed Home

Pelican Decorations To Complete Your Coastal Or Beach Themed Home

To me there is nothing (well, very little!) that depicts beach and ocean better than pelicans. That’s why I think that pelican decorations are the ultimate coastal decor! Pelicans are magnificent creatures that look kind of plump but are at the same time very graceful when flying or bobbing in the sea, and they are […]

January 13, 2013 | By | Reply More
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I know I know, it’s already a day late (for me from Germany even nearly two!), but I have been so busy with everything around Christmas that I did not find time to post a Merry Christmas message to all of you. So now, even though belated, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and […]

December 26, 2012 | By | Reply More
Jellyfish Prints Add Otherworldly Character

Jellyfish Prints Add Otherworldly Character

Jellyfish prints have something special because jellyfish are creatures that can give you the shivers – they seem so otherworldly and mysterious, and at the same time just so stunningly beautiful and graceful… Have a look at this photographic print of golden, long-tentacled jellyfish, this is really something that can give the room you are […]

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Sinks Shaped Like Waves Or The Ocean

Sinks Shaped Like Waves Or The Ocean

I’ve just come across this very interesting – well, piece of art really, but it’s actually a sink, or wash basin, called “Ocean” and I think it’s very fitting – literally! The Ocean Wash Basin is from Il Bagno Bandini’. It is a sculptural sink inspired by the waves of the ocean available in black […]

October 21, 2012 | By | Reply More
Beach Decorating With Lanterns

Beach Decorating With Lanterns

Beach Decorating With Lanterns There is something about Lanterns that makes me feel cozy and warm. I don’t know what it is about them, but I think they give any room – be it indoors or out – a special atmosphere. Especially if you want to bring out the beach theme – there are many […]

October 18, 2012 | By | Reply More
Modern Palm Tree Pictures

Modern Palm Tree Pictures

Modern Palm Tree Pictures Modern Palm Tree Pictures can brighten up your rooms in a very stylish and contemporary way. They are one sure fire way to demonstrate that you love the beach and the sea. I have had a bit of a look around on Allposters.com and just want to showcase some of the […]

October 6, 2012 | By | Reply More
Tropical Style Rooms

Tropical Style Rooms

Tropical style rooms have certain color and furniture combinations that can make them look just like a tropical heaven. Tropical style rooms will always feel very warm, inviting and draw people in to relax and enjoy a “holiday at home”. Take this room for example:

September 30, 2012 | By | Reply More
Driftwood Furniture and Accessories

Driftwood Furniture and Accessories

Driftwood furniture and accessories are probably some of the best ways to depict a beach lifestyle when it comes to beach style furnishing and decorating. Driftwood is such a fabulous looking natural element, and combined with some more modern material like glass or a mirror, it can make an absolute stunning addition to your beach […]

August 23, 2012 | By | Reply More
How To Make Your Hair Look “Beachy”

How To Make Your Hair Look “Beachy”

DIY Beachy Hair Spray I know this post hasn’t got much to do with Beach Decor (unless you consider who lives in a beach theme home a kind of “beach decor”, too 😉 ) but I found this recipe for “Beachy Hair” on Pinterest and thought I would share it with all of you beach […]

July 28, 2012 | By | Reply More
Personalized Flip Flops

Personalized Flip Flops

These personalized flip flops leave a sand imprint and are just perfect for the coming summer months – they are sure to put a smile on every beach-goers face! They are custom made and will leave neat impressions in the sand or soil wherever you go, and you can choose the word they spread! You […]

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