Take a coastal beach house tour of our family’s beach house. Tips and ideas for decorating a house with coastal style. I’ve spent every almost every summer of my life here at Cape Cod. My great-grandfather drove my great-grandmother out to the edge of the ocean in a sleigh in the middle of a snow covered day and fell in love with each other and the land. After they married, he bought her 40 acres of beach front views in the 1920’s. Together they grew old and raised four sons, including my grandfather, and helped generations of family to build houses and celebrate summers in a place where the ocean meets the sky. I am lucky enough to be a...
Take a coastal beach house tour of our family’s beach house. Tips and ideas for decorating a house with coastal style. I’ve spent every almost every summer of my life here at Cape Cod. My great-grandfather drove my great-grandmother out to the edge of the ocean in a sleigh in the middle of a snow covered day and fell in love with each other and the land. After they married, he bought her 40 acres of beach front views in the 1920’s. Together they grew old and raised four sons, including my grandfather, and helped generations of family to build houses and celebrate summers in a place where the ocean meets the sky. I am lucky enough to be a...
There are few things we love more than a new home tour served with a side of actionable design tips. Today’s home tour is home of Framebrigde’s CEO Susan Tynan, who commissioned Washington DC-based designer Zoe Feldman to refresh her home. If you read this blog, I guarantee you know Framebridge. You’ve seen their frames in Emily’s home and we’ve sung their praises again and again because what they do is make framing and hanging art EASY (something I thought I’d never say). They do custom framing, digital photo framing, and will even help you choose a layout for a gallery wall. So, when Susan shared her home with us, we knew we had to ask her all about her...
In the world of portable Bluetooth speakers, some are waterproof, others are water-resistant, and some devices are weatherproof. This begs the question. Is weatherproof also waterproof? With so many weather-related terms, it’s no wonder some people get confused. This guide will help explain the relationship between water, weather, and speakers. First, we’ll take a look at the IP water resistance rating system. Afterward, we’ll look at waterproof speakers and permanent outdoor options. The IP Rating system explained If you’ve ever looked at the specs for a portable speaker, you’ve probably seen an IP rating. This can look like IP65, or IP67. What does that really mean? To start, IP is short for ingress protection. The IP rating system is an...
In the world of portable Bluetooth speakers, some are waterproof, others are water-resistant, and some devices are weatherproof. This begs the question. Is weatherproof also waterproof? With so many weather-related terms, it’s no wonder some people get confused. This guide will help explain the relationship between water, weather, and speakers. First, we’ll take a look at the IP water resistance rating system. Afterward, we’ll look at waterproof speakers and permanent outdoor options. The IP Rating system explained If you’ve ever looked at the specs for a portable speaker, you’ve probably seen an IP rating. This can look like IP65, or IP67. What does that really mean? To start, IP is short for ingress protection. The IP rating system is an...
