When I first started blogging back in 2007, one of the very first designers I fell in love with was Tracey Rapisardi. If you’re a fan of coastal cottage style, I guarantee you’ve drooled over her work many times over! (Turquoise-lovers will undoubtedly remember this fabulous pool house!) I adore her signature easy, breezy style: plenty of clean white accented with beachy pastels, layers of fresh, fun pattern, not to mention a skillful mix of old and new.

I was super excited to learn that Tracey Rapisardi is coming out with her first book, Simply by the Sea, covering all the charms of living by the sea. (Learn how to win a copy below!) Not only did she design all the spaces in the book, but she styled and photographed them as well! And what a dream they are…. *sigh*
Cozy and comfortable, a splash of color and simple nods to the beach. I cannot wait to see more!

The beautiful images above are all from her new book, but I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of my favorite designs by Tracey. I know many of you will remember the designer’s previous home in Scarborough, Maine. (She now resides sunny Sarasota, Florida.) I just love the light, airy vibe and pastel hues throughout these inspiring spaces below captured by Kindra Clineff and styled by Tracey Rapisardi. See my post here for even more images of the home.

Next I have to revisit one of my all-time favorites…the Coastal Living Idea C...