Dreamy Blue and White Dinnerware for Holidays and Beyond!

I am always on the lookout for coastal dinnerware that is meant to last, is beautiful and is actually functional. It's been so frustrating! You know what I mean, the kind of dishes that you can really put in the microwave and wash in the dishwasher.  Dinnerware that is super versatile, has lots of mix and match pieces and looks like it belongs at an elegant beach home, but does not scream "nautical".... (are you getting the picture now?)

This summer, I think we found what I have been looking for...

We are in LOVE. Introducing the Brisa Coast Collection!

The warm coastal breeze that blows from the sea and imbues the Algarve coast with delicious aromas and the fresh flavors of Ria Formosa was the inspiration for this fabulous blue and white Brisa stoneware tabletop collection! The amazing organic shapes and hand crafted blended blue and white glazes will absolutely transform your dining experiences to beautiful landscapes of ocean lagoons and sandy, shell strewn beaches.

What do I love the Brisa Coast Collection?  Oh mi... let us count the ways!

1.Totally Unique!

Each plate, bowl and serving piece will be slightly different with hand-crafted time honored stoneware glazing techniques from Portugal. 

Two Organic Shell-Like Shapes to choose from: Oval or Round.  So fun to mix it up!  

2.  Available in Two Mix and Match Coordinating Coastal Color Palettes! The Brisa Ria Blue pieces feature deep blue glazed edging surrounding a shell-colored center, while the Brisa Salt and Sea pieces feature an edging that is splashed with a hint of sea blue.  Perfectly blended to match and coordinate to create a table setting that is elegant and stylish! 3. Incredibly Durable - Perfect for Everyday Use! These pieces are meant to be used and enjoyed. Not all stoneware is created equally. These fine dinnerware pieces are created in Portugal by Costa Nova, combining ancient skills with modern technology to produce stoneware that is resistant to both thermal and mechanical shocks.  4. Oven, Freezer and Microwave Safe All pieces are manufactured with high thermal shock resistance, withstanding temperature variations between 0 and 500-degrees Fahrenheit. These pieces can be safely used in the oven, freezer and the microwave, although not recommended over a direct flame.  So versatile! 5. Dishwasher Safe Hallelujah! No more hand-washing after the dinner party - these pieces are easy to wash and clean. Abrasive cleaners can even be used without the risk of damaging the surface due to the high durability and low porosity. Most items can be washed daily in the dishwasher.   Must see the whole collection!

Chic Sunset Cruise - Coastal Living Magazine

What a great idea from Coastal Living Magazine in the May 2017 issue! Have a sunset cruise (or picnic...) with added elegance and a touch of coastal chic - we love their mix of items to pack in your picnic basket.  I was also super excited to see that they chose our fun Teal Green Acrylic Nesting Wine Glasses to part of their Sunset Cruise mix!

Here are a few ideas from our Caron's Beach House store that we think will also add to your spring time "chic" seaside outdoor dining look!  Inspired by the coral and teal shades found in the Coastal Living Magazine article- 

Fabulous Coral Reef Dinner Plates - who says Melamine has to be boring? 

Don't forget the handled serving tray to match!

Roped Cheese Knives

Must haves - pretty nautical serving knives to serve your delish gourmet cheese.

And the matching serving plate....

Outdoor Pillows create an inviting space, plus they encourage lingering longer in a cozy atmosphere!

Mint Ikat Pillow

Coral and Light Blue Life Ring Pillow

Coral Circle Links Pillow

Another must have for any outdoor picnic or bay cruise; plenty of easy care throws for guests to stay warm (especially with unpredictable spring coastal weather!) 

Avalon Striped Cotton Throw - can't go wrong at only $43.80!

Have to admit... I am a little partial to these indoor-outdoor Island Vintage Tile throws.  Made of 100% recycled Polyester and knit into a very soft, fine throw blanket - machine wash and dry.

All set - now to just pour the wine!

Teal Nested Wine Glasses - $23.95 for a set of 4

Thanks again to Coastal Living for featuring one of our favorite (practical!) spring and summer dining Al Fresco pieces!

P.S. Their 20th Anniversary Issue is packed with tons of great ideas!

Daylight Savings - 10 Tips to Reset Your Time Clock

Spring is coming and setting your clocks ahead for daylight savings is a great reminder of warm weather and sunny days to come - right around the corner, I promise! (FINALLY here in Northern California this weekend...)

Dive Girl Custom Coastal Clock - from our new Custom Clock Collection!

Not sure about all of you, but I really, really struggle the next week after resetting the time to adjust my own internal clock. Darker mornings for our beach bike rides and walks along our coastside trail are pretty tough around our house. We will just have to adjust our walks to sunset, rather than sunrise. I am okay with that!

Here are Ten Tips to make the sleep deprivation just a little bit easier*:

1. Go to bed an hour earlier Saturday night, and enjoy your seven to eight hours of sleep in your cozy bed.
2. Kids pay more attention to their internal time clock than timepieces, so make sure that your kiddoes get to bed early on Saturday night too. That way they will be bright eyed and bushy-tailed for Monday morning school routines. (at least you hope so!)
3. Don't give into the urge for a long nap, it will really mess up your sleep schedule. Darn it, that's our fave thing to do on a lazy Sunday...
4. Limit your caffeine intake in the late afternoon. Maybe try a new decaf tea?
5. Watch your cocktail and wine consumption before bedtime - not always a great sleep inducer, even though you might think so!
6. Don't eat a big dinner too close to bedtime. (not a great idea any time!)
7. If you usually work out at night, maybe mix it up this week to make sure that your exercise routine ends 3 hours before bedtime to give your body (and mind) a chance to relax before climbing into your sheets.
8. Wind down with a relaxing activity; stretching, yoga, listening to music or reading a good book. (you know, the one that you've been meaning to read for months....)
9. GET OFF of your electronic devices at least 2 hours before snuggling in bed. This means everything; ipads, computers, cell phones, and step away from the tv. Seriously, this is a great habit for good sleep all of the time. Your brain and your eyes need a break.
10. Make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary.  Dark, (no electronic lights - leave your cell phone in the other room), quiet and open your windows to let in the sea breeze.  Don't forget great bedding, soft pillows, snuggly throw blankets....

Try Our New Miramar Bedroom Collection!

Or our new Sea Palm Grove Bedding - LOVE

Have a wonderful weekend!

*Adapted from The Los Angeles Times,Health.com, CBS News, Parents.com and SleepLady.com.

Our Aruba Blue Striped Rug is Featured In Coastal Living!

So excited to see colorful fun Newport Bay Aruba Striped rug on the front cover!

I grabbed a Coastal Living March 2016 issue at the airport in San Francisco before jumping on the plane to Maui this past week and was thrilled to see our Surya Newport Bay rug featured in the "Color Crush" article and on the front cover, photographed by David Tsay (one of my faves) and styled by Lindsey Ellis Beatty (also one of my fave magazine stylists!)

Hope you all have a chance to check out the delightful, beachy mix of turquoise, coral and yellows  - always a hot coastal color combo for us!

Get the Look!

Here's the way-cool Aruba rug - love the versatility! Wide turquoise blue and cream stripes on one side, and coordinating skinny stripes on the reverse.  Two rugs for the price of one!

Triple Flange Pillow - Coral Orange

Abstract Wave Pillow in Aqua

and just for fun - how about adding a little whimsy with starfish shaped pillows?

Love these!

Yellow Starfish Pillows

Starfish Pillow - Teal

Or maybe an Ikat pattern?

Coral Ikat Pillow also from Surya!

Don't forget to add a touch of natural sea grass - just add baskets! 

Caitlan Natural Woven Baskets - Set of 3

I might even add a throw across the chair or across the settee - we love the modern, yet tropical pattern of these super soft Beach Blue throws!

Don't get me started - we have so many ideas to use this color combination to create a warm inviting space at your home!

Don't forget to see Pages 33 and 34 in the "Color Crush" article for more ideas and details!

Thanks to Surya, Coastal Living Magazine and Lindsey Ellis Beatty for choosing us to be part of this fun article!

We have a Beach Art Winner!

Stephanie of Marin Kids Consignment you are our winner!  Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments on our blog and our Facebook Page - love all of your beach inspiration.

Stephanie wrote:
"Grown up and still in N.Cal and the beach is my escape. I can sort through sand & rocks for hours and I live 24/7/365 in flip flops. Beautiful items here!"

Our Goal at Caron's Beach House and at Everything Coastal is to continually inspire all of you to relax and live at the beach every day of the year - even if it's only in your heart.   Sharing your ideas and your stories is very inspiring, and I consider it a privilege to know you!


Just want to share a few of the comments left for the give-a-way!


Nantucket Daffodil:
"How fabulous! My beach inspiration and interest started as a child growing up in southeastern Massachusetts.How fabulous to pick tiny slivers of opaqued glass from the sandy coast...how glorious to run down the beach with your brothers and sisters...just trying to catch the sandpipers. Sandcastles...freckles....summer memories that will last a lifetime."


Alison writes: 
"I grew up spending my summers on a sailboat in the San Juans. Years later I got married on the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Nautical, beach, and marine life is my passion."   


(The San Juan Islands are my favorite place in the whole world!)


SeaLaura writes:

"What a gorgeous and generous prize!! My beach inspiration is the PAcific Coast, Big Sur. I love the windy road which has become a metaphor for my own path of living by the beach.
I am a long time followe on FB, twitter and receive your newsletter. Thanks for the opportunity".


(the image is from a Sunday drive of our last November)


Katrina writes:
"we live just a few miles from the beach and our whole house is decorated as such so we just love the beach and all the natural decorations the beach producers."

Have a great Sunday everyone!  Tom and I are off to the wine country to visit our friends at Ladera Winery  in Napa.  The fog seems to be lifting....


P.S. Stephanie - don't forget to send me an e-mail with your info!
caron@caronsbeachhouse.com

Half Moon Bay Fish Market

One of the secrets to making a fabulous meal with seafood includes a trip to a favorite fish market for fresh choices.  Cannot count the number of times that we've left the beach, headed for home and have made shopping at the Half Moon Bay Fish Market a regular stop.

Great shop owned for many years by the same family - family photos and memories tacked up all over the tiny market.  They have thought of everything -

Great people to help - always friendly.  They treat us like long lost friends whenever we come in, even tossing in a few extra oysters on occasion!

Blue Point Oysters are always on the menu... (not mine, but Tom's!)

Fresh local dungeness crabs live, also cooked and cleaned ready to take home and dip in melted butter. (YUM!)

Salmon fillets, or whole salmon for the more adventuresome.  Not this girl - I don't like the bones! (or the heads)

Live crabs and lobsters available, as well as fresh squid, prawns, and jumbo shrimp!  We frequently pick up fresh clams here too for clam linguine and yummy clam chowder.

On several occasions we've also picked up the most incredible Ahi - melt in your mouth with just a light searing on the outside.

They have it all do you don't have to make another stop. Lemons, seasonings, fresh baked bread from Half Moon Bay Bakery...

Specialty private label sauces to complete your meal...

Forget the wine?  Half Moon Bay Fish Market has a nice selection to choose from, most of which are local California wines.   They even sell fresh flowers for the romantics!

Stop by and see our friends next time you take a drive down California's Hwy 1 past Half Moon Bay.
Phone: 650-726-2561
Website:
http://www.bizglimpz.com/HMBFishMarket

And to show off your seafood creations, 

how about these fun serving pieces?

Polished Fish Servers

Scallop Appetizer Dish

Large Oyster Shaped Serving Platter

Fun cocktail napkin boxes!

Coastal Themed Wine and Cocktail Glasses