5 Fun Facts to Share About Oysters(Post)

    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 an

    Autumn Coastal Dinner Party(Post)

    There are times when I really am homesick for my "brick and mortar" store. I miss our quaint Norwegian fishing village, I miss my fellow merchants... mostly I miss my customers; I miss their stories,

    Friday Cocktail - Dark Days(Post)

    We are so so lucky to be able to escape once a year or so to Washington DC to visit Tom's daughter. Always fun to  be together and exploring such a historical city.  Although we've been several times,

    Introducing Michael Healy's Coastal Door Hardware!(Post)

    I cannot begin to tell you how excited we are to introduce artisan Micheal Healy to our beach house customers! We have added nearly 60 of his finely handcrafted coastal door knockers and doorbell ring

    Our 2020 Christmas Tree Winner(Post)

    Congratulations to Christina Baird Sokoloski. Christina's coastal inspired decorated tree was our 2020 Christmas Tree Drawing winner and our team thinks that it is simply fabulous!We thought her story

    Seafood Chowder - Perfect for Chilly Fall Gatherings(Post)

    Laphroaig (good smoky flavored scotch!) Clam ChowderCaron’s Version – This recipe is super forgiving. Clams are essential, but can mix up the recipe with different kinds of seafood - what ever you hav

    Sunday = National Oyster Day!(Post)

    Oysters are not my favorite....  But, I do like their natural ocean-shell beauty, and I do like to indulge that handsome husband of mine. So, today we will pack up our picnic basket and will hop in ou

    Where Art Comes to Life - My Island(Post)

    We met our friend, Gerri Hyman of My Island Art a number years ago, and fell in love with her bright, colorful beach cottage pillows and whimsical canvas giclees. I thought you all might like to know

    5 Tips for a Virtual Thanksgiving!(Post)

    This is definitely a weird year for holidays! Our kids and parents are scattered across the country, travel is more than difficult and we simply cannot be together physically this year, (darn Covid-19

    Friday Winter Warm Up Drinks(Post)

    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 watchi