Beach Decorating Blog

Spotted this fun fall beach pumpkin decorating idea from our friends at Living Porpoisefully, and just had to share. The Taylors are so darn creative! It’s pumpkin season! To celebrate, we’re getting into the coastal fall vibe with aqua & blue pumpkins that say “Ahhhh, fall at the beach!”These are SO easy, using an unexpected ingredient: paper napkins! We found some adorable plaid and gingham napkins in just the right colors for our aqua theme. To top off the coastal vibe, we … read more

Just in case you have not already tackled the carving duties at your house - here are a few clickable and printable links to check out for some beachy fun pumpkins! Originally Published in Coastal Living Magazine in 2012Compass Rose Tropical FishSmall Tropical FishStarfish and ShellsWishing you a safe and fun Halloween Night!  … read more

So... here's the scoop.  We are terrible pumpkin carvers, always too ambitious for our own good and then we just make a big mess (lol). The fact that we live in the middle of Half Moon Bay and the pumpkin fest craziness, I think I just get overwhelmed with so many ideas and am intimidated by those out there that can really create the most fantastical creations out of pumpkins! This year, for our annual pumpkin carving round-up, we've decided to focus on a Pirate theme!  Why not? P … read more

Guaranteed to be your favorite new dessert cocktail!  We promise - we even tried them (several times) to make sure...Here's what you will need to create one cocktail:Martini GlassesShaker with Ice1.5 ounces Vanilla Vodka1 ounce Baileys Irish Cream½ ounce Pumpkin Butter 2 ounces half-and-halfSugar and pumpkin pie spice for rimming glassCinnamon SticksGround cinnamon and nutmeg for garnishStep 1: Rim your martini glasses with a mixture of sugar and pumpkin pie spice. We like to use Cane … read more