Is the Grayson Hamptons house the ultimate beach house?

I am working on a look book for a someone who is building a big Hamptons-style beach house. I have some gorgeous inspirational images but would love some more.

The Grayson mansion on the TV show "Revenge" is pretty much it, but it doesn't really exist!
The dramatic double-height entrance hall to the shingled turrets - the stuff of dreams.

The other all-time favourite is the Hamptons house in the movie "Something's Gotta Give", where Diane Keaton lived.
What is your favourite image?

{ Vintage Music Sheet Table }

When Annie Sloan Unfolded asked me which 2 paint colors I wanted them to send me I knew right away.

I'm on a neutral kick lately so, French Linen and Versailles would be perfect.

I completely transformed my vintage side table with Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan.

It was a simple table that I've had for a while. I first gave the table a thin coat of French Linen. I sanded it a little when it was dry because I wanted to have a super smooth finish when I was done. (I normally don't sand between coats, but it makes a HUGE difference) 
French Linen is a beautiful color. It's rich and soft all at the same time. Very much like a creamy coffee, or a cup of hot chocolate kind of color.

After the second coat dried, I rubbed clear soft wax all over the legs of the table.

I added some music sheets with modge podge to the top of the table.

I layered the top with sheet music 'til it was covered.

 I attached a vintage fridge shelf to the bottom of the table for additional shelving. It's super cute!

I also used Annie Sloan Versailles as an accent color for another project.
Of course, I'm too impatient to take a before photo, but believe me the transformation is amazing.
(The base coat is French Linen again)
Here's the finished product.

If you're looking for some Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan for your own project, here's a link to find a retailer near you.

Thanks to Annie Sloan Unfolded for supplying me with these two colors and a can of clear soft wax.

Autumn Flowers In My Garden - Dahlias

Just couldn't resist taking some photos of the incredible autumn flowers blooming in my garden at the moment. The apple in the photo is to show how big they are.

These Dahlias were only planted in the past year so I'm quite chuffed they have done so well, even though it was quite a difficult summer.

They survived a very dry December followed by storms and the edge of a small tornado which hit our region some weeks back. Luckily we just caught the edge of it but our neighbours down the lane lost about six huge trees.

Dahlias make for wonderfully colourful flower arrangements and the vivid colours brighten up any room. I bought these Dahlia bulbs online from Garden Express and can recommend them!