Category Archives: Beach

>{Coastal Crafts} Beach Towel Bags

Posted on March 15, 2011 by marierhoades

> I am admittedly not a very good seamstress; however this project looks like a manageable beach craft project. Since the weather isn't quite right for lounging on the beach yet I thought that these beach towel bags would be … Continue reading →

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>{Favorite Finds} Sasaki Beach Totes

Posted on February 28, 2011 by marierhoades

> Heavenly Hawaiian Beach Tote by Sasaki Today's favorite find is going to be a HOT beach item this year! Our friends at Cottage Coastal Store have just added Sasaki Beach Totes to their fabulous line of coastal cottage wares.  The bags are … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, beach bag, beach tote, Favorite Finds | 4 Comments

>{Weekend Poem} Happy Dog at the Beach

Posted on February 27, 2011 by marierhoades

>   I’m a happy dog at the beach If I had the power of speech I would tell you all To throw my ball I’m a happy dog at the beach I’m a happy dog at the beach There … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Inspiration | 7 Comments

>{Fashion Trends} Retro-Chic Sunglasses

Posted on February 21, 2011 by marierhoades

> Believe it or not, the sun is coming and it's time to see what the up and coming Sunglass Trend is for this year's beach season. You know the old saying, "Whatever's old is new again?" well this states … Continue reading →

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>The Secret of the Sea…

Posted on February 11, 2011 by marierhoades

> My soul is full of longing For the secret of the sea, And the heart of the great ocean Sends a thrilling pulse through me. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Have a wondrous weekend, friends! Have you visited our Premier … Continue reading →

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>{Favorite Coastal Finds} Get Your Beach Bags Packed

Posted on February 8, 2011 by marierhoades

> Large Messenger Bag in Paradise Cocoa ~ CSNstores.com Last time I visited Seattle I noticed an abundance of people all sporting around town while wearing a laptop messenger bag. I think that I really like them!!  Not a backpack … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Favorite Finds, shopping | 7 Comments

>Sand Castles in January!?!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by marierhoades

> Sand Sculpture ~ Long Beach, Washington Dig your hands into the warm sand and build yourself a beautiful castle… a sandcastle that is! Okay, we realize that it’s only January; but what a fun way to get out of … Continue reading →

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>{Favorite Finds} Heart Jewelry for the Beach

Posted on January 11, 2011 by marierhoades

> There are a few ancient symbols that recur through the ages. One of these symbols – the heart – means many things to many people.  The heart symbol as we know it today, was popularized in the Victorian era … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Favorite Finds, Jewelry | 6 Comments

>{Pink Saturday} Cosmo Chic meets California Girl Cool!

Posted on November 27, 2010 by marierhoades

>After a hard day we sometimes just need to feel comforted by slipping on a soft, cozy and relaxing shirt. I recommend slipping into this Sea Maiden t-shirt from the Michelle Feis Collection; which feels like a gentle hug. Pink … Continue reading →

Posted in apparel, Beach, beachware, Favorite Finds, Mermaids, michelle feis designers, shopping | 10 Comments

>Thanksgiving Blessings from the Beach

Posted on November 25, 2010 by marierhoades

> For flowers that bloom about our feet;  For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet;  For song of bird, and hum of bee;  For all things fair we hear or see,  Father in heaven, we thank Thee! Ralph Waldo Emerson  … Continue reading →

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