Cold December Nights in Puget Sound

Another gorgeous day here in Western Washington, followed by a cold, crisp night (36 degrees at 4:30 pm!) highlighted by an almost-full moon. I hope that you are enjoying some of the same at a coast near you....

Coastal Shopping in Gig Harbor

Wanted to share with all of you, one of my favorite shops on the waterfront in downtown Gig Harbor - this store is a must when visiting the harbor for all of the Christmas festivities this holiday season! Sea Glass Interiors is located right in the heart of the waterfront district and is plumb full of great gift ideas for coastal lovers and "beachy" holiday decorations.

Gig Harbor is known for its maritime history, waterfront restaurants and brisk activity in the many marinas. Sea Glass Interiors does a fabulous job of having so many different specialized nautical gifts - etched martini glasses, nautical pillows, and wonderful serving pieces for all of those dock parties! Also carrying many unique home decor items for beach homes and cottages; coastal art, decorator shells, seashell potpourri (fresh and yummy!), customized beach signs, decorator pillows with seaside themes in every size and every color. There is something for every beachcomber here!

This Christmas, her store is loaded with holiday ideas, including really interesting handmade local Christmas ideas - wreaths with local shells and creative colorful driftwood snowmen. (love the snowmen!) The gold and silver shell ornaments are real shells, hand-dipped in precious metal from Oregon, very beautiful and I think not just for the holidays!

Loved the tropical tree idea, covered with bright aquas and lime green colors, with tropical fish and brightly colored shells. Check out the cloisonné mermaids!

Please make sure to stop by and see Randi when you visit the harbor for your Christmas shopping this year! You are bound to find just the perfect gift for another beachcomber, or you might have to buy yourself a little something to wrap up and place under the tree...

Sea Glass Interiors

3115B Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Phone: 253- 858-7184

Holidays in the Harbor

Oh - It's that wonderful time of year again!

Holidays in the Harbor, in Gig Harbor

It all starts with music and entertainment from the Peninsula Community Chorus this Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 5:00 pm. A seaside winter wonderland - all sponsored by the Gig Harbor waterfront merchants! Come join them in welcoming Santa for the festivities!

5:00 pm - Santa Claus arrives courtesy of the Gig Harbor Fire Dept.

5:30 pm - Santa and the mayor of Gig Harbor light the Harbor Tree

5:45-7:00 pm - Santa visits children at the official Santa House located at the Jerisich Dock park

FREE refreshments provided by the Gig Harbor Waterfront Association

for more details - www.ghhwa.or