Beach Home Gifts
The beach evokes images of open space, clean sand and bright, blue-green water. Many beach homes are decorated with ocean themes to unite the indoor and outdoor environments into one beautiful experience. Items commonly found on the beach or in the ocean, such as seashells or coral, are often used in beach home decor. Gifts that coordinate with the colors, life and activities of the beach will fit right in!
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Ocean Colors
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Bright blue, sea green, pink coral, sandy brown and white are the perfect colors for a beach home. Purchase a towel or linen set in these colors. A towel set is always useful at the beach and can include matching bath, hand and face towels. Linens are sure to be appreciated, especially if the beach home is frequented by guests. Package the set in a pretty box that can be reused later to store the towels or linen.
Matching rugs or table runners are suitable gifts too, and a welcome mat is especially appropriate if the beach home is new.
Seashells
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Seashells are delicate, beautiful and available in several shapes, sizes and colors. A large, pearly conch shell makes a statement on the mantel or table. Ivory, light pink or brown seashells decorating a clock, jewelry box or photo frame are classic gifts that will blend in with the home decor.
Purchase a woven basket filled with scented, seashell-shaped soap for the bathroom, or seashell-shaped candles for a candlelit dinner or bath.
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Wildlife
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The beach and ocean are home to many kinds of wildlife. Framed mirrors, lamps and figurines decorated with animals such as dolphins, seagulls, pelicans, fish, turtles and whales will look wonderful in the beach home.
A jigsaw puzzle depicting wildlife is a great gift. Assembling the puzzle is a fun activity, and once it's completed, it can either be put away for the next rainy day, or glued together and framed to hang on the wall.
Nautical Theme
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The sea often showcases a variety of ships, thrilling beach inhabitants with their grandeur as they pass by. A ship in a bottle, model yacht or a painting of a boat in the ocean are great gifts. Present boat enthusiasts with a captain's hat, whistle or deck shoes so they can sail their boat in style. Include items decorated with a lighthouse, anchor or ship's wheel to give the beach home an authentic nautical appearance.
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