Beach Decorating Blog

5 Fun-Facts to Share on National Oyster Day - August 5th!  1. Did you know Oysters Are Natural Water Filters?A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day, helping to maintain clean and balanced coastal ecosystems. 2. Oyster Reefs Protect ShorelinesOyster reefs act as natural barriers against storm surges and coastal erosion, making them unsung heroes of shoreline protection. 3. They’re Eco-Multi-Taskers!Beyond filtering water, oysters and remove excess nitrogen and pr … read more

Seriously, these baked oysters were soooo good! Tom LOVES oysters, I mean really really loves oysters and I usually just indulge his habit by going on the drives to find them. In California, this led to some long car drive adventures up to Tomales Bay to Hog Island Oysters or stopping at Marshall General Store and sampling their bbq'd oysters at their roadside stand.  Now that we're back home in the Pacific Northwest, we don't have to go quite as far, but still an adventure out to Shel … read more