Great Room. A large pendant chandelier in metal speaks to the mirrors of similar material. Flanking oversized floor lamps add ambience, function, and style! Soft grays and amethyst accents repeated from the dining room in the polka dot pillows (!) point to #purestyle the #ohsosusan way. Natural linen drapery panels add an element of warmth and bayside charm at the same time. No lining, please!

Great Room. This curated great room is furnished with two Bernhardt sofas, grounded by a natural pieced hair on hide rug by Kravet. Organic chic style brings friends together every weekend for feasting and sailing! A bank of metal mirrors could be portholes. The homeowner designed the rustic barn doors which house an entertainment system to fill the home with personal playlists while a kitchen full of chefs are in demand. Custom pillows add comfort and ease to the room. Come join the party!

Great Room. Drinks, music, action. A collection of vintage sea objects like pulleys and turtle traps dress this room while four distressed leather chairs from Restoration Hardware bring friends together. The Classic Home coffee table is a light wood segmented with nickel bands. High style in high demand! A natural hide rug brings additional personality to the room with a focal point of rustic barn doors. Such charm.

Great Room.

Foyer Entry. The homeowner had the idea, Susan designed the layout. Love. This. Global Views divers cover this vaulted wall heralding the bedrooms on the second floor. A fabulous view from up or downstairs! This home is on the water … so perfect!

Foyer Entry. Closeup of Global View divers. Wowza!

Kitchen. The kitchen is home to husband and wife cooking partners! Shiplap painted in white, farmhouse lighting with 36 arms (!) and charming white bar stools dress this chef's island, where many a meal is served. Windows remain clean and free from treatments to keep the breathtaking view of the Chesapeake Bay prominent. A working kitchen that is a gathering place for an entire house full of weekend guests speaks the language of style.

Dining Room. Vanguard and Michael Weiss make this Chesapeake Bay dining room the perfect gathering place. Seating for 10-12 from this oversized table. Hues of amethyst and gray bring subtle color into this often used room. Watercolor linen fabric from Marcus Williams is breathtaking. Painted walls and ceiling wrap the room in continuous color. Visual Comfort elongated lantern in polished nickel. Who wouldn't want a crab fest right here, right now?

Dining Room. Multiple original fireplaces were saved in the renovation of this original Victorian home. Susan is well known for perfect accessory placement and this seaside property was a playground for her skills. Coral, turtle shells, whale tails, and other found objects come together to accent this room to perfection. White. White. White. Love. Love. Love.

Master Bathroom. Adding a divine flush mount light fixture, bronze sconces and a large decorative wall-mounted candle plate make this master bathroom personalized. The mounted fish sculpture brings that Chesapeake Bay water life into real life, when you’re not on the sailboat docked just outside!

Master Bathroom. Relax in this artful soaking tub and enjoy the view of the bay! Natural linen roman shades, accent chair, and metallic hide skin rug are the finishing touches just right for this retreat. St. Michaels speaks Black-eyed Susan’s language of style.

Guest Bedroom. Give me some natural linen and orange! Gray walls and ceiling wrap this room in comfortable charm. Ode to a fishing trophy from a day of sailing on the Chesapeake! This guest room is well used by many each weekend at this bayside retreat. Thom Felicia bedding ensemble, Universal Furniture selections, custom draperies and the perfect rug make this a favorite for regular weekend guests.

Guest Room. A palette of chartreuse and gray give this guest room a soft, yet colorful vibe. The washable coverlet is so practical! Why not put a high band of cool trim on your linen drapery panels to bring the room together? Top it off with woven shades for privacy, and you have a winning plan.