Coastal Cookies

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Now, on these cookies...

Today I wrote about these cookies over on MODERN PALM'S blog

How darling are these cookies? 

Are you surprised that I'm obsessed with these coastal cookies & cookie cutters? Probably not. ;)

Can you imagine a fun picnic on the beach and pulling these out for dessert? Insta-hit!

Or, a summer BBQ, party, or luncheon? Simply darhlin'!

Yummy Sugar Cookie +  fun coastal design + bright frosting =  perfect cookie!

Recipe is found here

photos from here

Cookie cutters from here

White Hot Decor

Not sure why, but this photo speaks to me. 

Maybe it is the crisp and bright neutral white with the pop of Green. 

Good natural elements and texture. The bonus is the beachy vibe. So lovely...
and so are these white additions

via Coastal Living

Fiorentina Fabric & Wallpaper via Quadrille

I am loving this Fiorentina print that was featured in 

Coastal Living December 2010 magazine.

This print is interesting and happy and is available in wallpaper and material on Quadrille.

The Ultimate Beach House from Coastal Living

I am completely smitten with this craftsman beach cottage 

located on the west coast,in Seabrook,Washington.  

This is an idea home for Coastal Living, 

which happens to be one of my favorite magazines. 

For those who live in Washington or Oregon, you'll be happy to know you can actually take a home tour!

I love the architecture, the design, the floor plan, the color palette, the texture... pretty much everything. 

Tim Clarke, the interior designer, did a fantastic job creating such a calming retreat. While Lisa Romerein, the photographer, did a fantastic job capturing the lighting and beauty of this home. 

I love the sky blue ceiling and all the stripes
used throughout the room.

I really enjoy the natural elements mixed with the
striking modern white. 

Perfect.

I love the gray tint in the hardwood floors +
I like the idea of no rug under the table!

I can't even tell you how hard it is to keep the rug under
my table clean... 

do any of you have that problem?

I am such a fan of finding a color palette
in unexpected places. 

Just love the way that Tim Clarke, the interior designer,
pulled inspiration from all of the 

different elements that surround the home.

Oh, how I'd love to live in this home...

Mediterranean Palette

I adore the use of a Mediterranean palette.  Emerald green, rich turquoise, and deep marine blue are so beautiful together. It is like a mixture of sea glass.  Using this mix, whether as the the entire palette of a room, or as a color punch, it is fun, exotic, and chic.

pics via Coastal Living

Coastal Living+ Jill Johnson

I think I found the perfect home for me...
but the problem is it is located in California and someone else is currently occupying it.  I love and adore the home of Jill Johnson, which was featured in Coastal Living this month.  Lately, I have found so many great ideas and great articles via Coastal Living. I'm just loving them!

The colors, designs, the eclectic combination, different patterns.... it all speaks to me!  I don't surf, but I love the beach, so even the surf board rocks!  It all seems so calming and so fresh. I just love this house.

What style speaks to you? What colors do you love?

Orange-Sesame Noodles with Grilled Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/4  cup  fresh orange juice
• 3  tablespoons  tamari or soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons  peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons  toasted sesame oil
• 2  teaspoons  freshly grated ginger
• 2  teaspoons  grated orange zest
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground cayenne pepper
• 10  ounce  soba noodles or spaghetti
• 1  cup  snow peas
• 1  carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 1/2  pounds  large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1  tablespoon  toasted sesame oil

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
Boil noodles according to package directions. Before draining, add snow peas and carrot. Let cook 30 seconds.
Drain pasta, peas, and carrot, and toss immediately with orange juice mixture. Set aside.
Brush shrimp with sesame oil, and grill over medium-hot coals 3 to 5 minutes.
Arrange pasta on serving plates, and top with shrimp.

Julia Dowling Rutland, Coastal Living, NOVEMBER 2006

Super yummy recipe from Coastal Living! Loved  every fabulous bite!