Archive | May, 2011

The dream Beach house…….

I’m not an avid reader of the Financial Review, but my accountant husband reads it everyday, and a recent home in the property section certainly caught my eye. Currently being marketed through LJ Hooker at Cleveland, this amazing prized home has to be seen to be believed. With an asking price of $8.5 million set [...]

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One of our favourite blogs and sites www.20besttwenty.com has featured us this week, we are so chuffed to feature our Retro Hawaiian Pin-up girls, as they continue to break and win hearts across the globe. http://20besttwenty.tumblr.com/post/5802324617/spotlight-plumeria-coastal-home Retro Hawaiian Cocktail Pin-up Girls only available exclusively at Plumeria Coastal Home. You may also like:Autumn has arrived…..Guest Coastal [...]

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Driftwood – What is it and where is it from?

Driftwood is wood  that has been washed onto a shore or beach of a sea or river by the action of winds, tides, waves or man. Most driftwood is the remains of trees, in whole or part, that have been washed into the ocean, due to flooding, high winds, or other natural occurrences, or as the [...]

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Our first editorial…..such a proud moment.

For those that know me, I’m never one to back away from a challenge they’d say. It’s my stubborn Taurean passionate nature that gets me into trouble. But I’d rather give something my all and know I gave it my best shot, then wonder ‘what if’. How does one know one’s true potential, if you [...]

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Still a surfer groupie!

As a young girl growing up on the Gold Coast in Queensland, much of my childhood was spent at the beach. I started out building sandcastles, then I was old enough to go out in the surf and look after myself. I got dumped badly many times wondering which way was up and my bikini somewhere [...]

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The Best little hotel in California…..

Hello lovelies, apologies for my absence but it’s been a busy time with weddings, parties anything but I’m back on board though sitting here with chattering teeth as Sydney endures it’s coldest morning for 50 years. Winter has indeed arrived!!! On a fresh note, we have tweeked our home page to highlight our featured products [...]

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How to add stylish coastal chic with seashells…..

Seashells are an obvious addition to a coastal/beach home but it’s a fine line between stylish island decor and a bad visit to the Seaworld Gift store with shell encrusted toilet holders and dolphins. Try and keep the shells as close to their natural form as possible and you can achieve a great look with just one [...]

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Autumn Storms on the Gold Coast

My hometown was lashed by Autumn storms yesterday. I watched them approach on the radar, it sure looked scary and I was in Sydney! The seasons are indeed changing, here are some pics courtesy of The Gold Coast Bulletin. You may also like:Behind the scenes…cheezels and seagulls.Closer each day……Home & Away.Plumeria Coastal Home is now [...]

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It’s GIVEAWAY time….wooohoo.

You know I really hate those 25 words or less competitions. I never know what wins a competition like that. I prefer the site www.random.org which is all about luck of the draw. So do you feel lucky punk?? Do ya?? Luck is in the air this month but you’ve got to be in it [...]

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