+ pretty beach house

Pretty Beach House is an intimate stylish hideaway situated 100kms north of Sydney.
The resort is made up of just three private pavilions, nestled discreetly into a landscape full of red gum trees.
The villas’ interiors feature raw and natural materials. Each villa has its own private pool and no TV, just a Bose Sound Dock with iPod and wireless internet access.
Aside from sleeping, relaxing, eating and drinking, you can wander down to Tallow Beach for a swim and a dose of dolphin watching. Or hop into the Pretty Beach House boat or take out a helicopter ride over the area.
Prices start from around $2500 AUS a night!
If booking into such a luxurious weekend resort is out of the question (and for most of us it is), use this look to see what you can whip up at home for a lot less.
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1. Bridge Coffee + Side Table
This long, low coffee table is designed to be used alone or together with a smooth lacquer side table :: westelm ::
2. DIY: Tree Branch Chandelier for under $35 US with eucalyptus branches
3. Glycerin soap: nothing added but essential oils for their skin-kindliness and delicious natural scent :: TOAST ::

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4. Make your own lamp out of driftwood. I often see unusual driftwood shapes at the beach but if you do not live near the beach, then try making this lamp out of unusual wood you find in the forest.

→ How you can create your own lamp
→ More ideas about driftwood lamps
5. Wood Stump - can be used as a side table or stool, adding natural beauty to interior design.
The next time you see a fallen tree in your neighborhood, you might ask somebody to saw a stump or two off of it, so you can make a side table for yourself, just peel of the bark with your hands and use a wire brush to clean off the exposed surface. Then sand the heck out of it with rough-grit sandpaper. You can apply some linseed oil to finish it off.
6. These versatile pieces work beautifully as candle holders or flower vases. Filling them with shells or sand adds texture and designer detail :: room service home ::

7. Solid outdoor drape

Durable cotton drapes with 2" diameter stainless steel grommets offer privacy and protection from the sun :: westelm ::
- Arched metal lanterns: these shapely steel-and-glass structures house pillar candles — or make modern display cases for beach glass, seashells and other finds :: westelm ::

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8. Mini recycled glass tea light lantern :: westelm ::

9. Mix in touches of earthy texture with nature-inspired Faux Bois collection. Each piece looks slightly different and as if carved from real tree branches :: room service home ::
10. Sailor's Knot Door Stop, It is as useful as it is decorative when used as a real doorstop :: room service home ::
11. Solid outdoor pillow cover, a splash of rich color for porch, patio or garden, with the feel of soft cotton canvas. Contrasting piping on edges and personalized pillow cover. :: westelm ::

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