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Colorado Design Inspiration

travel, red rocks, design, design inspiration

Hi all! I'm Meg, Liz's assistant at Surf Road. I recently had the privilege of traveling to Colorado to do some hiking, eating, general exploring etc. While I was there I was hit with inspiration from all angles and it feels fitting to talk about that in regards to design. Mostly the natural environment lended color and texture inspo but there were a few spots that were too cute not to photograph! So here goes it - my photo dump and vacation rambling. The first two days were absolutely filled with stimul[...]

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New Years Style; how to sparkle without being tacky

design, interior design, blue room, simple design

New Year's Eve is a huge Holiday for a lot of people, and based on the nature of the celebration - decor can be kinda......tacky. We're here to show you some ways of styling your end of one year/beginning of the next party with class!! There's no need to go over the top with sparkly plastic products, a few here and there do the trick. Utilize glass! find a glass punch bowl at a thrift store and will it with ornaments, fruit, even punch! pick a color to pair with your sparkle and stick with it. This color can come through in florals, accent pillows, e[...]

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Creative gift wrapping – the gift of a well wrapped present

gift wrap, design, interior design, lifestyle blog, wrapping, holidays

The gift below the paper might be the most important part, but that doesn't mean the packaging doesn't make a difference. When I was younger I would watch the gift wrappers at department stores in awe as they turned small boxes into elaborate pieces of art. At the time I thought "that could be me one day" Now I still appreciate the art of wrapping a gift beautifully - just not as a career! There are so many ways to really dress up a package; here are just a few of my favorites. Working with mismatched papers that can exist cohesively, going all out with yo[...]

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10 Elf on the shelf ideas for the design minded mama

design friendly elf on the shelf ideas, mom boss, lifestyle, blog, designer

Last year I made the mistake of introducing Elf on the Shelf to my kids. Don't get me wrong, it's cute and fun and they LOVE IT, but I can't tell you how many times either myself or my husband have shot up in bed at 5AM in a panic about whether or not the damn Elf was moved. While I truly do aspire to be design-minded in many things I do around my house, most of the time moving the elf consists of the very, very basics. A peek-a-boo from the house plant here, a "jumping" out of the cereal box there...you get the idea. At about this time of the month, the idea[...]

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Holiday Tablescapes; surf road style

design, holidays, tablescape, interior design, lifestyle, lifestyle blog

One way to truly WOW your dinner guests this holiday season is by curating a designer-worthy tablescape for your next gathering. A gorgeous tablescape not only sets the scene and lets you festive-up your home, but it also makes a great photo backdrop for memories you'll cherish for years to come. Curating the perfect tablescape isn't nearly as hard as it sounds, especially with a little help from your friends at Surf Road. With the right runner, napkins and a few special candlesticks you can create an awe inspiring table layout to wow your family and friends. The[...]

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A MAGICAL PLACE CALLED SNUG HARBOR

snug harbor farm, green house, maine plants

Kennebunk is exactly what people think of when they think of Maine. It’s probably the place most photographed for articles on our beautiful state. However when you ask people what they think of Kennebunk or where their favorite spots are in the area, most talk about downtown Kennebunkport. Just before getting into town there is a place called Snug Harbor and you’d be a fool to not pull over and look around. This place is a treasure. Snug Harbor Farm has a lot going on…. Peacocks and a variety of unique bir[...]

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Quick and easy ways to decorate for the holidays with accent pillows

The holidays can sneak up on us and sometimes decorating an entire home can feel daunting, not to mention expensive! One way to minimize your effort and spend, yet still make an impact visually, is with accent pillows. Pillows are a classy and simple touch (well let’s face it, not always classy but I’ll show you how to do classy ) that spruce up any room for any occasion! Here’s a quick round up of some great pillows to make your house feel more like home for the holidays. You'll notice we didn't include any of "ho, ho, ho" or other[...]

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Holiday gift guide: buying for the home decor enthusiast

fruit bowl, etsy, pottery, design, designer bowl

I always find myself struggling to buy for the person that has great style, a design mindset, and usually everything they need. However, whenever I’ve purchased a design piece for these people in my life they’ve loved it-no regrets! We just posted about makers markets which are always a fantastic place to find funky and unique decor pieces for any home and any person, but you can also find some real gems on Etsy. Here are a few of my favorite affordable Etsy and similar site gifts for the holiday season. You can also support some local b[...]

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Left over turkey recipes – What to do with all the scraps

turkey leftovers, lifestyle blog, what to do with leftover, turkey

While turkey seems to be the main focus of most Thanksgiving meals, it also tends to be the component with the most left behind. Everyone scarfs down the cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes, but the huge bird remains half eaten and leaving the host with the question: "what do I do with all of this?" Turkey Soup is of course a go to but also.... lefts face it - played out. Why not try something new with all that leftover meat? Here are a few recipes we think look delectable & break the mold of traditional. Creamy Leftover Turkey Curry from the Skinny Spa[...]

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Holiday shopping at Makers Markets – why shopping local means so much more

maine makers market, shop local, support local, makers of maine, maine artists

Can you believe the holiday season is already upon us? If, like us, you're gearing up to get something special for everyone on your list, you'll want to listen up! This year we are more dedicated than ever to shopping local. Not only does shopping local support you local artist community, but it also reduces waste (goodbye, oversized Amazon boxes with one small item in them!!) and environmental impacts of shipping! Makers: Alien Ceramics, Milkweed Textile Studio, The Milk Bottle, Sundew Sewing Co, Alice Yardley, Near + Native So t[...]

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