Being by the water is one of life’s greatest privileges. Whether you live by the coast or not, having a fresh coastal-style home is an excellent way of feeling energised, inspired and relaxed. But what is Australian coastal style, and how do you…
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Recently, I returned home from a mesmerising and busy 12-day sourcing trip to Indonesia. After 2.5 years, it was great to travel overseas again. Seeing my old friends and suppliers after so long certainly makes one appreciate travel so much…
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Lobstermen in Maine, USA & Nova Scotia, Canada have been catching lobsters for centuries. They were plentiful, so plentiful that during a time in the early 1800s catching lobsters was done by gathering them by hand along the shoreline…
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Maritime flags are designated for use on ships and boats to spell out short messages and have been widely used for centuries from when they were introduced in the 1850's.We source many old maritime flags from decommissioned ships from around the worl…
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Here at Coastal Vintage we have been following Palm House - Emma & Gavin Hames's amazing home transformation located in Keppel Sands on Queenslands Capricorn Coast. Our Captain Sally had the pleasure of staying with the Hames family six years ag…
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Why do so many yearn for their own humble shack, nestled on a beach of our wild coastline?Or a shack surrounded by the colours and sounds of the Aussie bush?Perhaps you grew up reading – and being captivated - by Storm Boy, the Colin Thiele novel of…
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Nestled in a quiet seaside street of Hervey Bay, Ocean Hideaway is a newly renovated Queenslander bungalow from the 1930s. Only 300 metres from the beach and bursting with nautical treasures, it is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway! &…
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Sofie Seyah is a long time customer of ours & a West Australian based artist who describes herself as a mother, ocean lover, and watercolour artist. A marine scientist and conservationist. And an eclectic stylist and treasure hunter. Born w…
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This stunning home in Noosa's canals is a wonderful example of how clean modern architecture can be styled with vintage pieces to create a warm and luxurious space. We were able to help the owners and their stylist source some unique pieces to t…
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We recently had the opportunity to work with the very talented team from KW Ceramics.Kim Wallace Ceramics is a boutique ceramics studio based in Noosa, Queensland. They make a collection of functional and decorative objects entirely by hand, fro…
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Did you know that our range of CoV paddles and oars are custom painted by our crew?We have the oars and paddles made just for us from New Zealand pine, and then our creative team transform them using our range of Jolie Paints. Eac…
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Right in the heart of Byron Bay over looking Jonson Street, you'll find Saltwater Social Club.Saltwater Social Club pays homage both to Byron’s coastal culture and to saltwater stories from across the seas. Laid back vintage vibes and classic co…
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