Beach House Decor Discoveries at Summer Markets!

Even though we are a "virtual" store, and not a "brick and mortar" store, it is still incredibly important for me (and Tom) to go to several home decor and gift markets throughout the year, and in different parts of the country.  I really need to touch and feel the products that we are considering for our site before we can add them.  Because customers call or e-mail, and want a real perspective, I feel good knowing that we can actually represent the beach home decor items that we have at Caron's Beach House.

We are constantly searching for; what's new, what's on trend, what's colors are hot, what's unique, what's affordable, and for quality coastal home decor, linens, tabletop & dinnerware and gifts.

We want to make sure that what we are selling is something that we would really recommend to our customers, (or would not hesitate to put in our own home) so off we go to the market to meet with our artisans and manufacturers!  Here's a peek at some of our finds this summer - some of these items have already been added to the site, and some will be new additions this fall.  Can't wait to see what you think.

 

 

Hope you enjoyed our "finds"!  Going to the gift markets and actually seeing everything before we add it to our curated coastal home catalog is just one of the most important things that we will continue to do as we grow in order to really set ourselves apart from some of the "big box" stores and websites.  

Trend Alert: Design with Nautical Rope - Update!

As promised in our February Rope Design Trend post, we have now added many of the items that we "spied" at the Las Vegas Market Show earlier this year!  For even more rope-themed home decor check our site; just add "rope" in our handy search bar, and over 130 items will pop up!

Here are a few of my faves!

Wish I had a spot for this rope-wrapped Saturn Chandelier at our house!

Rope 14" Buoy Lantern - great polished nickel details!

This nautical lantern with the anchor details was one of my favorite finds at the market!  Just imagine large white candles and a sprinkling of white sea shells around them inside this lantern....  I might have to keep one for myself.

Very excited about this tall Burke Candle Holder in particular.  I like the idea of being able to add your own sea glass, rocks or seashells in the hurricane underneath the pillar holder. Coastal candle accents like these are so versatile - simply change out the details to fit with the season!    

Keep your fingers crossed, it appears that HGTV Magazine will be featuring our fun rope wrapped hurricane in a later summer issue!  We were contacted by the magazine last week, requesting additional information and two hurricanes for a photo shoot.  Needless to say, I have more than just my fingers crossed! 

Introducing Currey & Co. at Caron's Beach House

The first time that I spotted Currey & Co.'s elegant coastal home decor pieces, we were attending our first furniture and gift show at the America's Mart in Atlanta in 2004. (forever ago!)  Small town girl in a big city, and I fell in love.  Have been craving their products ever since.


You may have spotted them in many of the design magazines, such as House Beautiful or Traditional Home and Elle Decor.  (Can't help it, I am a home magazine junkie)


I have pages ripped out with inspirational photos on my bulletin board (thank goodness for Pinterest - now my office is a little less messy!) and now thrilled that we can offer some of Currey & Co. products that I have only seen in those magazine pages or in the showrooms!

The image on the right is from House Beautiful and is part of an article about an Annie Selke beach house design in Chatham, MA.  The whole house is fantastic - this elegant, but relaxed, dining room was my favorite. Love the mix of the Dash Albert stripes in the carpet, the "seaweed-like" swirls in the Calico Corners upholstery fabric, combined with coral pieces and a pretty blue toile inspired mural.  


The all-natural Oyster Shell Chandelier is from Currey & Co, and now is available at Caron's!

Or a stunning "Beachcomber" mirror in this water view  Shippan Designer Showhouse in Stamford, Connecticut in Traditional Home.  


Positioned just behind the an English sofa table, masquerading as a desk.  (Designer: Jack Fhillips)  This shell encrusted mirror is definitely a statement piece at 39" high, covered in beautiful jewel-like seashells!


Come see!  

Beachhead Driftwood Mirror

New! Lynnhaven Lamp - all natural oyster shells.

Seaward 6-light coral chandelier - finished with real sand and creamy white paint.

Have a great Wednesday!  It's raining here in San Francisco, so unfortunately I am glued to my desk... hope you all have the chance to get outside!