Shangri-Las Vegas Goes Exotic

Inspiration can come from anywhere. Whether you’re in Costa Rica with monkeys or watching the latest James Bond film, you can be inspired by what you are experiencing and create it for yourself at home!

If you’ve seen Skyfall, you may remember the beach scene with Daniel Craig as James Bond. There’s tattered burlap, driftwood, and candles everywhere. That was wonderfully inspiring to Brad and me because not only was it breathtakingly exotic, but it was so easy to do at home. It also reminded us of some of our exotic travels over the years.

Brad was monkeying around in Costa Rica, literally. Wouldn’t you just love to have a Costa Rica-themed backyard (sans monkeys, of course)?

Using a tattered burlap, erect some posts (you can order our great column bases for this) and drill a hole in each to set in your posts. Set a few wooden candlesticks around and you’re there! Again, great idea for a small space, so you can even do this in your home. Try this idea for a bedroom, reading room, or bathroom if you’re feeling daring.

Great tip: cover the floor with sand; all you need is a 2×4 threshold at the door to keep sand in. Throw some sisal grass mats around and you’ll spend your days at the beach!

Why not bring the exotic to your home?