Beach Decorating Blog

I am officially admiting (confessing...)  that I have entered every single day (and made my husband enter too!) in the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway!  Maybe it's because this gorgeously remodeled home is just minutes from where I grew up, or maybe it's the dreamy fireplace? Not sure, but this would really be a perfect dream home for us! (and a fab photo studio for me!) Love the colors, the creativity in the master bedroom, the "cocktail room" and oh my goodness - absolutely need the outdoor … read more

Thanks so much to our customer Becky in Ohio, for sending us this great pic of her Seaworthy Navy Striped Anchor Rug! We think it looks fabulous on her lakeside patio.We love it when our customers share their new Caron's Beach House decor with us - Tag us @caronsbeachhs on Instagram or post on our Facebook page with a pic of your cool coastal decor from our store for your opportunity to be featured too! We will also enter your name into our February drawing for a chance to win a $ … read more

How do I explain my love affair with vintage diving girls and vintage swim suits? Sounds a little weird, I know...The first time I ever spotted these vintage swimmers from the company America Retold, I knew I was a goner. I think I bought over a 100 of these candle holders in every color and shape imaginable for our first retail store in Poulsbo, Washington.The above black, white and red ones gracing my office bookshelf might be the only ones I have left..  What was I thinking??.And then … read more

Ready for a new coastal style? But don't want to completely redo your room? Just toss in new decorative pillows! An Easy-Peasy AFFORDABLE quick way to transform your living spaces - Especially after the hustle and bustle of the holidays and after packing up all of the decorations, you might be ready for something new. And can start with a clean slate... then toss in a few new coastal pillows to mix and match with your existing beach home decor. Voila' - a whole new room!See what I mean? … read more

Brrrr... it's crazy rainy here in Northern California. I am okay with that, at least it's not snow and ice, and it's really not that cold. Needless to say, we are hunkered down in our offices watching the rain blow sideways and creating some fun winter warm cocktails this afternoon!  (it is Friday.... and I have a terrible cold, bourbon should help, right?)Winter Warm-Up Cocktails1. Apple Cider Bourbon Whiskey Cocktail - Simmers in the Crockpot!Recipe for 1 drink: 2 oz. bourbon6 oz. … read more