Beach Decorating Blog

Navy Blue Nantucket Dreams

Navy Blue Nantucket Dreams

Posted by Caron on Feb 06, 2017

Nantucket, definitely on my bucket list. I am West Coast girl through and through, but I just can't help myself, I have always been drawn to Northeast Coast "seafaring" style of casual, welcoming beach home interiors. I love the crisp navy blues and white, the sailing ships, the whaling history, and the mix of nautical done right!What do you think? Here's a few seaworthy decor details that you can add to your decor to get the look!Start with a Seagrass or Jute Rug to "anchor" your spaceGreat … read more
HGTV - The Spotlight is on Accessories!

HGTV - The Spotlight is on Accessories!

Posted by Caron on Jan 10, 2017

So excited to have one of our Caron's Beach House home decor products to be featured as part of the January-February 2017, color-filled HGTV issue with easy home updates using fun, affordable accessories. As Sarah Peterson, Editor in Chief of HGTV Magazine, puts it perfectly in her "Editor's Page",  Accessories are a Big Deal!  (she truly is the coolest, btw)sigh....I wish I had a space at my house for those indigo blue bookcases!We love the whole collection of modern decorating ideas … read more
Beach Biking

Beach Biking

Posted by Caron on Jan 08, 2017

If you are a follower of our Instagram page, you will probably recognize a few of these images. Tom and I have become beach "bikers. and a whole new coastal view has opened up to us! There's nothing quite like sailing along on our beach "cruisers" on the Half Moon Bay coastside trail. It's almost like being eight years old again with a complete sense of fun and freedom. BTW, yes this is me on my bike at Miramar Beach, just down from our house on the trail - after stopping for a glass … read more
Seaglass Paradise

Seaglass Paradise

Posted by Caron on Dec 30, 2016

Really, this place does exist! I have been hearing about Glass Beach in Fort Bragg for years, and have always wanted to go explore, but never had it on our travel agenda. We almost made it here on our last trip up to Point Arena, but did not realize how close Fort Bragg was and we didn't make the drive farther north up the coast.   On Sunday morning, we grabbed cameras, my beach boots, and a little plastic bag to take home treasures, in case we found anything. OH MI - do you think we … read more
Harbor Lights Festive Holiday Cocktail

Harbor Lights Festive Holiday Cocktail

Posted by Caron on Dec 24, 2016

A festive, pretty pink drink that is light, refreshing and contains just the right amount of bubbly to make a holiday party!Thanks to our friends at Half Moon Bay Distillery for sharing their fabulous Gin!1 oz Harvard Ave. Gin1/2 oz. Simple Syrup1/2 oz Fresh Meyer Lemon Juice2 Teaspoons Muddled Cranberry Sauce2 dashes of Angostura BittersIce Cubes2 oz. cold sparkling wineMuddle the cranberry sauce in a cocktail shaker slightly before adding the gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and bitters. Add ice … read more