Beach Decorating Blog

(Sloop 2 Nautical Art Pictured)Do you have that special someone in your life that just loves nautical and maritime "stuff"?  We have some great gift ideas for you - don't wait to order, time is drawing near for holiday deliveries!1. Personalized Nautical Flasks - Create something special with a name or initials! Anchors and Compass Rose Designs available (please place orders by December 10th)2. Anchor Wine Tote Bags - perfect to bring to the party!3. Custom Nautical Cloc … read more

(pic from Keri Brookes)Wow!  We have received so many entries for our Coastal Christmas Tree Drawing - have to show you a few of our favorites from this weekend - our customers are simply amazingly talented!on our Facebook Page: Dee Twiddle's Umbrella Tree!via-email: From the shores of Lake Erie - Marian Wrights gorgeous lake side room!Via Facebook: Delores Bracken White's pretty turquoise and white Christmas Treevia e-mail: From Rhode Island - Valerie Szlatenyi via e-mail from De … read more

It's that time of year again, when we sponsor a drawing for a $100.00 gift certificate for sharing your images of Coastal and Nautical Christmas Trees on our Caron's Beach House Facebook page. Last year we had nearly 200 entries!  We have already begun collecting fabulous images of our customers' and Facebook friends Christmas trees  - simply amazing and so full of creativity with an obvious love of the beach! How to Enter?  Simply shoot us an e-mail with your Christmas tree … read more

I admit it, I have a book "problem". Addiction might be a better description; Interior Design, Travel, Coastal Cookbooks, business tomes and of course, a favorite novel or two....They are stacked all over the floor in my office, (I already used up all the space in my built in "closet" bookshelves) hiding in nooks and crannies in my bedroom, on top of the dresser and window frame in my guest room, and stacked on our living room floor... After getting ready for company this past weekend, it h … read more

So far, October has been very kind to us in Northern California,  but we know that the rain and wind will be headed our way next week! Had to share one of our favorite fall warm-up cocktails, Hot Apple Cider with a splash of Bourbon. Super easy, and simmers in the crockpot, filling your home with the delicious scent of cinnamon and spice.  Seriously yum and perfect for fall. Recipe for 1 drink: 2 oz. Bourbon 6 oz. warm apple cider, simmered in your crockpot. (Love this idea! … read more