Nookandsea
Founded in June 2011, Nook & Sea is a personal blog about home and life in coastal Southern California.
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Nook & Sea
http://nookandsea.com/
Founded in June 2011, Nook & Sea is a personal blog about home and life in coastal Southern California.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 162 )
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Hairs to Progress!
Whelp, we’re officially in the 3rd trimester of my hair baby (8 months strong!), and I must say, I’m pretty impressed; (mainly with my will power – you should... Read more
Posted on 18 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Happy Dad’s Day!
A happy happy Dad’s Day to my amazing father :) I love this picture from my wedding – don’t you think it’s just perfect? I owe a lot to this caring, loving and... Read more
Posted on 17 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Summer House, Swede Style
Roughly 20% of the Swedish population has a summer pad to call home, and with their naturally simple and sleek style in tow, you know these abodes are going to... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Color Block Tuesday: I’ve Got the Blues
Even with this nasty cold still kicking my butt, I can’t help but smile while looking at this soothing palette! Which blue hue floats your boat? Read more
Posted on 12 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Weekend Recap: Lake Havasu, Az
Who goes out of state for one day? We do! And while it wasn’t for the shiny lights of Vegas, Lake Havasu (which normally brings to mind images of annoyingly... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
West Elm at Home
Designer, Erin Loechner’s Bliss Sofa and Essex OttomanHave you ever wondered what the furniture you see in the store will look like once it gets home? Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Sponsor Spotlight: Leslie Mccabe, Stella & Dot
Good morning everyone! I am beyond happy to introduce you to Nook & Sea sponsor and dear friend, Leslie McCabe. Leslie and I met while working for a salon i... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 LIFESTYLE -
a Truly Smitten Kitchen
I found this darling collage on Apartment 34 this weekend and couldn’t stop staring. You know when you just meet “the one” and everything makes sense? Yup. It... Read more
Posted on 04 June 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Fundamental Decor: Storage Baskets
The best thing about holiday weekends is shorter work weeks – which makes today my Friday :) No complaining here! With all things spring in the air (like these... Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 HOME -
Outdoor Awesomeness {and Memorial Weekend Recap}
I love discovering new outdoor spaces. Pinterest is packed to the brim with amazing ideas, and it’s really hard to find one that’s my favorite (but maybe this... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 HOME -
Life Lately Via Instagram
Life has been so good. Crazy, a little confusing, yet exciting and precious. Sometimes when things are uncertain, I have to remember to always be thankful. Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Adoring Adobe
From the rolling seaside hills of Santa Barbara to the charming square of Old Town San Diego, adobe homes have been a historic and beautiful part of the... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 DESTINATIONS, HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Finding Your Summer Style with West Elm + Valley & Co.
Being a blogger in Southern California is such a treat. Now that the weather is getting warmer, there’s no shortage of exciting summer events to attend and... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
the Working and the out
Exercising blows, let’s face it. All those motivating Pinterest posters and Jillian Michaels mantras make me want to barf. Maybe if I pray hard enough, God... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Laguna Love
If you’ve followed Nook & Sea for any length of time (maybe…10 minutes), you know my love affair with Laguna Beach. Monday afternoon proved to be a beautifu... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
You’re Invited: Reclaiming Your Wardrobe Event in Costa Mesa
I am not a fashion blogger. If you’re like me, you stay away from scary $40 price tags and blaze a hot trail to the clearance section, hoping you don’t kick a... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Monday: Things i Love This Day
sunshine / waking up next to the hubby / break-and-bake cookies / flowers from trader joe’s / a warm towel out of the dryer / the occasional good hair day /... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Model Home Love
Growing up, my family was a huge fan of exploring model homes. If new tracts were near us, we visited them. My brother and I would run upstairs and choose “our... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
{guest Post} Industrial Touches in the Kitchen
Hi, I’m Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting; a wonderful source for affordable and beautiful light fixtures of all styles. Read more
Posted on 08 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE -
Weekend Recap
In a season when many are finishing school, revving up for the warmer months and attempting to organize their lives, sometimes it’s necessary to trade... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2012 HOME, LIFESTYLE