{ tempting me tuesday: beach house living }

One of my ultimate dreams is to someday own a little cottage at the beach–nothing fancy, just a cozy getaway conducive to lazy afternoons and wiling away the day with sand between my toes. So I was thrilled to stumble upon this perfect little beach bungalow on one of Bluelines' home tours. 

Simple. Functional. Dreamy...

I love the use of beachy, nature-inspired elements indoors...

the tree stumps were found in a nearby field and painted with 

5 coats of fire engine red latex paint.

Cozy fireplace. Check.

A view to build a dream on...

I think my vintage collections of pyrex and milk glass 

would look quite lovely in this cabinet, don't you?

The sink, the painted floors, the colored glass door inserts...*sigh*

Personally, I'd choose another fabric for these fabulous faux bamboo chairs, 

but isn't this a great room with the wispy sea grass just outside the windows?

Love this art wall...it would be fun to fill it with vintage 

paint-by-number beach scenes too.

Thank you all for letting me dream a little dream with you today.

{ all images found via Martha Stewart }