The Perfect Corner for Watching Waves...

Good Morning!  Loved this little romantic corner spot created by Lisa McDennon Design from Laguna Beach, California.   How can you go wrong? View, view, and more view!

I really like the idea of adding ceramic stools to a room. They are great space savers and super versatile accents for side tables.  Pretty, plus very practical.  The white is very serene, but adding color or natural textures might work too!

Tobias Garden Stool

Veneta Woven Stool

Here are a few more ideas to inspire creating your own hideaway space; a place to dream, read, enjoy a cup of tea or simply stare out to sea...

Add a soft throw -

Timothy Knit Cream Throw

Light Blue and Cream Coral Throw (reversible!) 

And of course a pretty (faux) coral piece to accent!

White Branch Coral on Crystal Base

Aqua Coral on Crystal Base

Don't forget a good set of binoculars too!

Now to find a great book to get lost in.... Too bad that will have to wait until next weekend.

Summer Fresh Melon Appetizers

Tom and I are still pinching ourselves!  We have moved to Half Moon Bay, and are just a 5-7 minute walk to the beach... we fall asleep after watching the sun dip into the Pacific Ocean, listening to waves crash and the fog horn blowing continuously.  (not complaining - I LOVE it!)

We are having the best time exploring our neighborhood, including the Andreotti   Family Farm, open every single day, and less than a 2 minute walk from our house. (on the way to the beach)  I never know what I will find to bring home for dinner!  Summer squash, golden beets, fennel, sun ripened tomatoes....

Last week, they had just picked big, ripe juicy cantaloupes from their field just behind the "barn". Could not resist bringing one home!

Have to share my super-easy, but sort of fancy Melon Prosciutto Appetizers.  We ordered something similar at an Italian Cafe last summer while exploring the North Beach neighborhood in the city, and have been trying to recreate it ever since.  This time, I think we created perfection. Absolute delish for summer!

Ingredients:

1/2 ripe cantaloupe melon
8 oz. prosciutto sliced thin
1/3 cup good extra virgin olive oil
fresh ground pepper
balsamic glaze

1. Seed and peel cantaloupe, cut into 2-3 inch chunks. Wrap slices of melon with with prosciutto.  Set aside.
2. Drizzle olive oil onto plate or serving platter. Grind fresh pepper over olive oil. (to taste)
3. Arrange melon and prosciutto wrapped pieces on top of olive oil and pepper on platter
4. Drizzle balsamic glaze over appetizers.  I keep some the glaze in my frig for occasions like this, you can buy pre-made or super easy to make your own.

Yum.

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.