Beach Decorating Blog

Crazy for Pantone's Color for 2017 - Greenery!According to the Pantone Color Institute -"Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals time to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate."We could not agree more! Here are a few coastal favorite picks from our store that fit right in wi … read more

Why wait until cyber week craziness?  We've started early with our Holiday Events, including a special 15% off promotion to introduce Kaleen Rugs to our customers!  This new coastal and tropical collection of area rugs has a fashion forward design sense and is right on trend!  Full of color and has special UV protection to resist fading.  We especially like their indoor-outdoor Sea Isle, Escape and Matira rug collections with patented non-skid backing built right in … read more

I love it when company comes to visit us at the beach! The perfect opportunity (excuse) to use a little creativity to plan an extra special dinner party; delish seafood, fab California wine and an inviting dinner party themed for fall our long time friends, Jim and Mary.Inspired by my gold sea shell dish finds, this year I decided to create a coastal dinner tablescape combining our beach found shells, fall-colored sea glass with lots of gold accents. (oh, and maybe a few little pumpkins and fall … read more

As promised from our Facebook and Instagram posts - Tom's Pineapple Martini recipe!Served in our Palm Tree Martini Glasses as sun began to dip into the Pacific Ocean on the beach in Kihei, Maui.  Perfect way to relax before the onslaught of Holiday products and shopping...Ingredients - for one cocktail Fresh Pineapple for Garnish1 oz. Pineapple Juice2 oz. Vodka1/4 VermouthStir all ingredients over ice and pour into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with fresh pineapple slices.  &n … read more

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, and being part of their celebrations and redecorating projects. During the five years that we were open in Poulsbo, I was so lucky to have met so many wonderful people, many that actually became my friend. Sonia is one of those special people.Last weekend, I had a few minutes to catch up on my pe … read more