What Is Your Coastal Style?
Take our quick survey to find out your inner coastal style!
1. The song you can never get enough of:
a. “Paint It Black,” by the Rolling Stones
b. “The Thrill Is Gone,” by BB King
c. “Million Years Ago,” by Adele
d. “Dancing in the Dark,” by Imagine Dragons
e. “Crazy, “ by Patsy Cline
2. Your best friend calls to go shopping. You know you’ll end up at:
a. The local flea market to score some vintage finds.
b. The art district in downtown.
c. A local quiet bookstore.
d. Your favorite clothing designer’s shop.
e. Your favorite outfitters store where they know you by name.
3. Your favorite food dish is:
a. A homemade brick oven pizza
b. Slightly Spicy Jambalaya with honey cornbread
c. French Toast with warm Main blueberries and syrup
d. Cuban Ropa Vieja
e. Homemade Chili
4. You’ll most likely find this in your car’s glove box:
a. Your car’s owner manual – perfect to pull out during a traffic jam.
b. Napkins – seriously, who doesn’t eat in the car?
c. No idea – you’ve been riding a bike for so long, who would know?
d. An emergency manicure set – nothing is more aggravating than a chipped nail.
e. A flashlight.
5. You’re perfect night out would look like this:
a. Seeing your buddy play in a gig at a local underground club while enjoying a few craft beers.
b. Dancing till late at the disco club and then to a friends for a late night cappuccino.
c. Your local seafood restaurant, enjoying the special and a lovely glass of wine.
d. With your besties checking out the newest 5-star lounge.
e. Laying on a blanket in the back of your pick-up truck gazing up at the stars.
6. The perfect vacation spot is:
a. Ireland
b. Seeing all of the sites in Bali
c. Eguisheim, France
d. Milan, Italy
e. Home, naturally
7. Your most worn item in your closet is:
a. Your leather jacket
b. Your favorite retro t-shirt
c. Your plaid oversized scarf
d. Your bikini and straw hat
e. Your hiking boots
8. You’re stranded on an island, what one item would bring?
a. A boat kit, duh.
b. Himalayan salt block for all of the fish you’re gonna cook.
c. Your favorite book. Actually, a stack of them!
d. Sunscreen – SPF like 50+!
e. Swiss Army pocketknife.
9. You’ve favorite seat in the house looks like this: a. A vintage button tufted Winston leather sofa.
b. An oversized comfy lounge chair soaking up some rays by the window.
c. The front porch rocking chair.
d. A modern club chair and ottoman with sleek black leather and natural wood frame.
e. Well - considering the great outdoors to be home - a hammock.
10. Spending an evening at home looks like this:
a. Friends and family gathered in the kitchen and grill area, music playing and a bit of a potluck thing going on.
b. Your mate in charge of the record player and a great mix of friends.
c. A romantic night of cooking dinner finished off with a walk on the beach.
d. A cocktail or two with friends while getting ready to go out – does that count?
e. Your beloved pup snuggled up by the fire with the soft sounds of the creek running by the house.
Bonus Question:
11. Most all time favorite Tom Hanks movie:
a. “The Burbs”
b. “Catch Me if You Can”
c. ”Larry Crown”
d. “You’ve Got Mail”
e. “Cast Away”
Now tally up your answers to see which letter you had the most of. (Don’t worry if you had equal numbers of various letters – it just means you’ll likely mix styles!)
Mostly A’s – MURRELLS INLET is your Collection. You’re a logical thinker with a variety of interest. You mix well with all kinds of people because you can find something interesting about anything. Your collection, although slightly muted, allows for interchangeable accent pieces. You truly carry vintage well as you embrace a bright and better future. Your home is a collection of many and you effortlessly tie it all together. You're often seen with a camera capturing the unique designs of architecture and cityscapes.
Mostly B’s – You’re most at home in our CHARLESTON Collection. With a fiery personality and soulful taste, you find time to enjoy the richness of this diverse world around you. Swimming in color and unrestrained by style – you create your own timeless unique home where everyone wants to come hang out. Think good retro vibes. You're often caught with a camera around your neck capturing the smiles and unique beauty of people's faces.
Mostly C’s – Your classic and relaxed style relates most with our MARTHA'S VINEYARD Collection. You know the important things in life and you make them a priority. You find time to spend with loved ones and to spend in nature. Your fascination with the ocean has been lifelong and it only seems natural to be near it each and everyday. Your home is your retreat, calm and peaceful yet strong and powerful. Your camera is nestled atop a tripod, patiently awaiting that perfect sunset.
Mostly D’s - You know how to have a good time and the value of good style. You’re gonna connect with our playful and energetic KEY WEST Collection. You’re inner self loves to express itself outwardly in the world around you. Things should be beautiful, details and all. And, full of sunny days of course! Strong bold tropical colors compliment and give drama to your solid and clean background. Your balance is fabulous, even as you push the edges of design. Your camera is all over town capturing color at play in unique and exciting ways.
Mostly E’s – My dear nature lover, you’re well suited and at home in our NANTAHALA Collection. Finding quite time in the woods is not a luxury for you, it is simply a necessary part of life. Soft and gentle, yet strong and durable, you’re much like beautifully worn leather. You find the beauty in the simple and are instinctual about the world around you. Your respect and appreciation for the past enables you to possess a wonderful understanding of how things work. Your quiet and cozy cabin home is what most city dwellers dream of. And, when you remember to pull out your camera from your backpack, you'll take a quick snap of the scenery around you, knowing good and well a picture could never adequately capture it. But also knowing, future generations will be captivated by it someday and appreciate that you paused to take it.