On my first trip out as amateur interiors photographer/arbiter of style, That's Not My Age paid a visit to the lovely London home of Corinne Anderson, 45, who has opted for ' old school, beach house charm.' Seashells, nautical nick-nacks, natural colours and vintage Whitefriars glass dotted around, give the place a coastal feel. Born in Dover, Corinne has an affinity for the shore and says she would eventually like to return to the seaside, 'But not Kent, somewhere warm. The Hamptons would do me! My dream home is that amazing house in Something's Gotta Give, filled with Ralph Lauren... and Keanu Reeves to finish it off.'
A self-confessed interiors obsessive, this seasider loves collecting curios on her travels and prefers a mixture of old and new furniture. The open plan, family area opens out into the garden and has beautiful oak floorboards and a gigantic Ikea sofa, (with plans afoot to re-upholster this in denim to add to the seaside vibe) and junk shop finds including second-hand storage cabinets stripped or painted and filled with vintage glass, crockery and books.
Maritime chic: Corinne's shore things:
1. Coast magazine is good for inspiration - and I always pick up Coastal Living and Dwell if I'm in the USA.
2. Try Ian Mankin for striped ticking - oh and I love the new Jigsaw bed linen collection:
3. You don't have to spend a fortune, I go to junk shops and Ikea for basic furniture that can be whitewashed or given a driftwood effect:
4. My favourite websites are Oka, Pickwick Papers & Fabrics and Garden Trading.
Corinne's spare room has an Oka metal book stand and 'tranquility blue' painted walls. Does your home have a theme?
If you'd like to take part in 'Home is where the art is' please get in touch.
13 comments:
I live by the coast in Kent, in fact the beach is at the end of my road and although I love these coastal looks I have never felt inspired to decorate my home in this way, unyet I love to look at pictures of it.
How lovely all this looks- so peaceful.
Are you prepared to travel to Australia? You should. You'd like it here.
Blue glass and ticking bed sheets - lovely. Great pictures...
Well done on your 1st interiors shoot. Looks good. Yes living by the sea in a warm location would be ideal. I dont think we have a theme in my home - open plan and as modern as possible I guess would sum it up. Xxxx
Lovely post -- so fun to peek into others' homes, especially when they're as delightfully decorated as this one.
This looks wonderful and what a great idea / post too...- love the calm natural feel of the house. (Have not forgotten and I will send you some images soon, promise!) x
Looking Fab - oh lucky you! Where do you live (can you say)?
FF - Is that an invitation? And do you have a spare room?
LB - thank you. I have a new camera and I'm still figuring out, so glad you like!
F, MF and SE - thank you all for your comments.
That glassware is gorgeous. x
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I'm busy decorating and just got an interiors book - all motivated by home is where the art is. It might be a while though...
Love Corine's things and info
How do you take part in "home is where the art is?" My home is my artistic expression - You're certainly invited to Austin! Love your blog-
I love it all...I'm such a seagull. Just came back form two days by the sea and it was so magical. The birdies are wonderful and I love the sheets. I hope a seaside cottage is in my future. Thanks for the eye candy R.x
MDS - keep me posted!
TCFO - thank you. I've left a comment on your blog - unfortunately I don't have the budget to visit Austin so why don't you email me some photos?
Rosina - me too. I grew up by the seaside and I love it!
Do you know Shabby Chic? I think you would love their stuff: http://shabbychic.com/
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