Sea & Sweater

A COASTAL LIFESTYLE BLOG by NICKIE BAGAI








A very simple way to brighten the dark days of winter is a bright cozy sweater. I love to wear my bright with more traditional winter clothing like above. I feel like my sweater reflected my happy mood that day.

 We, me and my mom, spent morning aboard the Jacobite Train , known as the Harry Potter train sometimes, in the highlands of Scotland. This was truly magically day.  Our journey began in Fort Williams, after a nights stay at the beautiful Inverlochy Castle, and ended in Mallaig before boarding a ferry to Isle of Skye. I can not say enough that if you are heading to Scotland to head north!! The countryside is not only breathtaking but the people are oh so kind! I am going feature our trip in a few more post so stay tuned! 

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Hello friends! It is November and time to plan Christmas. 
I have taken my living and formal dining rooms in a different  direction this past year and I felt it would only be appropriate to change a few items of my holiday decor to make them more sympathetic to the space. I have brightened up the rooms with bright blue and painted furniture. A very Nantucket vibe if you will. 
I have done something I never thought I would do...I bought new Christmas stocking. The old ones are a deep warmish red which no longer match the brights I have brought into into the space. I bought new ones on Mrs. Alice website. Unfortunately, she only carries one of the two styles I bought in the larger size. 

Each year I add a few new ornaments ( I really should not..I have enough for three trees) I bought this one and one that looks like our front door. Sorry I could not resist! You can get the door one with a red door or black as well. Speaking of front doors also bought the most beautiful preserved boxwood wreath. can't wait to hang it up! 

I am still going to apply Fraser tartan ribbon on the tree but I am also incorporating a few, traditionally,  summer fabrics this year. A blue gingham tablecloth, which I am making, and blue oxford striped wrapping paper.  To bring these two summery patterns seamlessly into my wintery holiday decor I am adding red. Red piping for the tablecloth and red ribbon on the gifts. 
If you want to add more brights to your holiday decor shop below! I also bought a new skirt and added a few items that I already have but love like children's books, candles for the tree and table and more! 
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Taken on our annual girls trip to Monterey 
We are soaking up the last bits of summer vacation here in Bodega Bay before school starts on Wednesday. Honestly, I am looking forward to being on a more consistent schedule but will miss our fun adventures and ease of a vacation morning.  
Here are a few easy reads and items I have had my eye on for your Sunday morning. Enjoy!
 A informative blog post on current trends for home! 

I am LOVING everything at J.Crew for Fall but especially this

A helpful website for those that love to garden...here is what you should be doing for the month of September! 

Thinking of adding a pop of color to my table scape and theses water goblets are just the thing. 

I am currently obsessed with this blog for organizing life, home and finances. 

Are you still harvesting tomatoes? MAKE THIS SALAD...it iYUMMY! I have made three times in two weeks. 

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The navy blazer is the perfect transition piece to take you from summer to fall. This versatile layering essential looks beautiful over your more summery looks and helps protect you from an evening chill as well as a delicate sweater or dress for the cooler months. 
Little note on these jeans...they are Spanx. They are beyond comfortable, incredibly forgiving and not transparent! 


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