Friday Favs: Summer Mood
Summer is on my mind and I am dreaming of sunny skies and turquoise oceans. I definitely need some time in my happy place! In the meantime, I am sharing what caught my eye this week. Big news this week, I am feeling brave and adding my original artwork for sale. A couple of weeks ago, I took a leap of faith and featured my artwork alongside my jewelry. And much to my surprise I sold my paintings than jewelry.
XO ~ Marie & Oakley
Friday Favs: Be Our Guest
Taking a different approach for this week’s Friday Favs. Taking a hard look around our home lately and I realized I never share our guest bedroom with you. And I had an ah-ha moment! It’s not really on brand and as camera-ready as I would like. So I pulled together a few mood boards and would love to get your thoughts.
Serene.
Loving the soft and soothing color palette and textures.
Sunny.
I love our little home, especially during spring, as I it feels like a tree house and we can see the beautiful sunrises from the space. This sunny color palette and natural textures would be a perfect match.
Romantic.
I’m having a pink moment in my life lately. And what better place to experiment with something new. I think I would paint the walls a very blushy pink. Maybe the palest pulled from the pillow.
Nautical.
A little more moody with the navy pinstriped upholstered bed. Our guest bedroom is a small space which is why I kept all the other elements light and bright.
So which do you prefer? Would love your help with designing our guest bedroom. Drop a comment below!
Serene
Sunny
Romantic
Nautical
XO ~ Marie & Oakley
Friday Favs: Retro Surf Vibes
I stumbled (or scrolled) upon a new-to-me brand that I absolutely fell in love with. Meet Begg x Co that creates the most luxurious cashmere on the Scottish coastline. I am obsessed with the retro cashmere polo with the surfer strips & hibiscus. There’s a retro and yet modernity to the styles showcased below. And how about the “Happy Place” surfboard by Kerri Rosenthal.
I know it’s almost summer here in North Carolina but could not pass up the opportunity to share these beautiful cashmere sweaters with you.
Who can resist this Surfer Cardigan by Begg x Co?
The ocean is definitely my Happy Place. So this Happy Place Surfboard is so a propos.
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect summer bag and this Tory Burch Mini Ella Bio Tote in Skylight Blue might just be the one.
This Watercolor Shell Gift Set in an abalone shell is adorable. What a great gift for a coastal-loving artist!
Summer Isles Cardigan by Begg x Co with the blue and turquoise hibiscus flowers is definitely on my wish list.
I have been crushing on the Office Of Angela Scott for a while now. Seems like the perfect time to introduce you! Shown is the Remi Sneaker but this pair, the Elliot Sneaker in clover, would be so cute, too.
This men’s Rip Tide Polo is my all-time favorite and reminds of my teenage years of sitting on the sand watching the surfers catch a wave. Always the spectator watching from afar.
Some of my paintings that I am considering brining to a life as a collection.
I love the blues & greens in these Marie & Oakley Necklaces and believe they would be the perfect complement for these beautiful Begg x Co sweaters.
Friday Favs: Midnight Blue Cottage Core
I am excited to share some of my favorite finds this week. If you have been following Marie & Oakley on Instagram for awhile you may recognize a couple of things from our home. I’m coining this look Midnight Blue Cottage Core. Make yourself comfortable, take a look around and join the conversation below by leaving a comment.
Friday Favs: Midnight Blue Cottage Core
My all-time favorite photographer from down under has the most beautiful coastal prints and originals but this Tasman Seabird 1960 caught my eye recently.
Have you discovered Get the Gusto? Instagram’s algorithm got it right when this Gusto Canasta Club Blue Stripe Chair appeared in my feed.
I have been on the hunt for the perfect chandelier for our dining room and this might just be it.
This seagrass loveseat from GreenRow would be perfect in an entryway or even a small breakfast nook.
My ever-growing collection of Seashell Bottles by Soul and Sea Studio always draw attention.
This Menlo Cabinet from Pottery Barn doubles as storage for my dinnerware collection, seashells and art supplies. I was terrified the glass would break when we moved from Winston-Salem to Durham but our movers were amazing!
This Tulipa Floral Wallpaper has been around for a couple of years now but I have to tire of it.
Get the Gusto got me again with this adorable bench.
These Blue & White Dinner Plates from ZaraHome are the perfect addition for those coastal-loving entertainers.
I have similar bottles in green glass but these Blue Bottles from Terrain are perfect in a navy and white beach cottage.
And don’t forget to add seashells!
XO ~ Marie & Oakley
Friday Favs: Got the Blues for You!
TGIF! We are back after a week off for rest, Easter celebrations and time with family. Here are some things that caught my eye this week.
Love these salad plates and hoping to complete this collection soon! Plus this tiger cowrie seashell napkin holder is perfect for summer entertaining.
Marie & Oakley necklaces perfect for spring and summer whether you are sporting a white tee and jeans or a lovely summer dress. Just added this necklace to the collection.
This pale blue ceramic vase would be great as a kitchen utensil holder.
I have a major crush on Tom Ford and anything he designs. Loves this robin egg blue bag! It also comes in a chalky white.
Compared to the Tom Ford bag, this white bag by Ganni is a steal!
On the hunt for the perfect frame for this oyster watercolor painting of mine.
I have been eyeing this Marin dinnerware from Crate & Barrel for a while and think it would be a perfect complement to our salad plates.
How cute is this Blue Onyx Pinch Bowl from Terrain?
Speaking of crushes, I’m swooning over anything from Serena & Lily and fell in love with this wallpaper.
This Bumblebee Spoon Rest from Anthropologie is too cute!
XO ~ Marie & Oakley
Friday Favs: Easter Gift Ideas
I promised to share some Easter Basket gift ideas but I may have gotten a little carried away.
Gift ideas for her.
Parrot Art is so cute for our avian-loving friends.
Parrot Salt & Pepper Shakers How cute would these be for summer entertaining?
Butterfly Napkins perfect for spring and all summer long.
Flower Power by favorite fashion illustrator.
If you have to wear readers, let them be cute! Checkerboard Readers are on SALE at Anthropologie.
Love this vintage african snake bead necklace in turquoise.
Coastal book by Gray Malin perfect addition for your coffee table or your library
Beam Watercolor Paints in Beaver Pond are so bright and fun. Have you tried these paints? If so, drop a comment below and let me know what you think.
Love the boxy fit of this Sea Photograph Tee
The Ocean Paper Watercolor Paints palette in Compass. These are a little pricey and I have not tried them yet. But I’m so curious about these paints from Kauai, Hawaii.
Who wouldn’t love some pampering? Baja Zen Sea Cleanse Soaking Salt might just be answer especially for those sea-loving souls.
Gift ideas for him.
Surf Shacks Book is a great addition to anyone beach-loving person in your life.
Love these Pacifico Blue Rim Double Old-Fashioned Glasses for husband’s Perfect Margarita.
Fly Box for those special fly ties.
Fly-Tying Work Center for those fly-fishing aficionados in your life.
Grill Prep Trays are perfect for grilling. We use ours all the time!
A Gentleman’s Pocket Knife. Both my husband and brother are never without their pocket knives.
Labrador Ball Cap in River Delta Blue.
Gift ideas for your four-legged bestie.
Water Dog Collar in Teal. We love this collar and you can have it engraved with your best buddy's name and phone number.
Brass Dog Hook a perfect hook for your pup’s leash.
Plus, the Water Dog Leash is must have complement to the collar.
This our Chocolate Lab’s favorite toy but he doesn’t have the Rainbow Trout.
Not sure who would love this Star Wars BarkBox more. My dog or my husband?
We call this one Lucky the Duck
We have a resident Blue Heron or two at our neighborhood lake. This toy is definitely next on our list!
I fell in love with artist’s dog art several years ago. And he takes commissions, here’s a Chocolate Labrador that resembles our pup.
XO ~ Marie & Oakley