Hello I’m Susan!
Welcome to “From the Bay to the Beach” ~ a California home decor and lifestyle blog. Join me as I share my version of California living, from the rolling hills of the Bay Area to the beautiful beaches of the San Diego coast. I’m glad you’re here!

Follow along with me on Pinterest!
Follow along with me on Pinterest for my favorite coastal decor, style, fashion, food and travel ideas!

From Vintage Tea Cart to Modern Bar Cart – Plus a Refreshing Cucumber Cocktail
In this post – recipes for two delicious and refreshing summer cocktails, plus how to turn a vintage tea cart into a fun bar cart.

100 Easy & Inspiring Ways to Decorate for Summer
100 ways to decorate your home for summer, inside and out. I’m sharing a list of 100 easy ways you can make your home feel fresh, bright and ready to welcome the season. This list includes indoor, outdoor and DIY ideas for all styles, spaces and budgets.

Decorating Our Small Porch for the Fourth of July
In this post – a decorating a small porch for the summer holidays.

Layered Beauty: How to Plant Succulents in a Glass Container
In this post – how to plant succulents in a glass container using layers of pebbles, gravel, soil and sand.

9 Tips for Designing Your First Apartment as a Couple
In this post – 9 practical tips for designing an apartment as a couple. A gender-neutral approach to decorating can help strike the perfect balance: modern, warm, and inclusive.

Attractive Ways to Use Planters for Privacy Both Indoors and Out
In this post – how we used planters to create