Beach Decorating Blog

My absolute happy place! Walking along the sandy shore, gathering chunks of sea glass, tumbled shells plus bits of interesting flotsam and jetsam I come across. Every jacket pocket that I own usually has a chard of sea glass, tiny shells or a seagull feather tucked inside.....Our Beachcomber Collection celebrates the calm of soft coastal neutrals and sea glass hues mixed with natures beautiful elements found on the shore! Think rich neutral tones of ocean aged driftwood, the soft ivory shad … read more

Do you know any "Beach" Moms? Our crew has been busy curating some wonderful seaside gift ideas to treat your Mothers/Moms/Sisters/Sister-in-Laws/Grandmothers with gift and home decorating ideas that embrace a coastal lifestyle!  Here's just a sneak peek at a few of our favorite beach decor items for Mother's Day this year....Pink and pretty, we love the Sunrise Reef candle with luscious fresh scents of grapefruit and mint. So relaxing and calming!  Spa-like and dreamy. If yo … read more

One of our favorite cocktail recipes to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Everybody's Irish (at least today!)2 ounces Irish Whiskey (pick your favorite - we used Sexton in ours!)1/4 ounce Green Chartreuse1/4 ounce Green Crème de MentheGreen Olive for GarnishFor one cocktail: Stir all of the liquid ingredients in a glass mixing pitcher with lots of ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add your Green Olive for garnish! Enjoy!From our house to yours - For each petal on the shamrockThis brings … read more

We're right in the middle of Dungeness Crab season here in the San Francisco Bay Area. What a treat!  Alex came came for the weekend before Thanksgiving and brought home 10 Dungeness after going fishing with some of his military fishing buddies.  Had so much fresh cooked crab that we were able to save two and freeze them.  Lucky us!Last weekend it was cold and foggy here in Half Moon Bay, the perfect opportunity to try a new recipe and rescue the last crab from the freezer. Grabbe … read more

Avoiding the crowd this January and resolving to eat heathier after indulging for the holidays? We are! A few more salads, a few more roasted veggies, PLUS we are also enjoying delicious meals at home by dressing up our dining table with beautiful dinnerware. Makes staying-in a joy!Created with vibrant blue glazes, our NEW Abbey stoneware collection has a contemporary casual-chic look with a hint of beach home vintage. Abbey includes a five-piece dinner set, a handled pitcher that is … read more