by Beth | Aug 28, 2016 | Featured, Marine Botanicals
The California coastal equivalent of the mudroom is the outdoor shower (besides a hot tub, of course). It’s part of the Santa Cruz surf culture. Rinsing the sea salt and sand off our bodies and wetsuits is a welcome relief after an active day in the brisk Santa...
by Beth | Aug 7, 2016 | coastal cooking, Healthy Living, Recommendations, Reviews
I’m a huge fan and lover of anything coconut. It is not only one of my favorite food flavors to taste (I use coconut milk in my tea and smoothies every morning), I also appreciate it’s many healthful benefits, both nutritionally as a food source, and...
by Beth | Jul 12, 2016 | Beach scenes, Photography, Reviews
My sister Julie, a fabulous amateur photographer, introduced me to the work of Jim Perdue, a software developer at App Lab. App Lab iOS photography is all about photography and art created using mobile devices. Jim lives in Monterey, CA near the Monterey Bay...
by Beth | Jul 10, 2016 | Recommendations, Travel Destinations, Vacation getaways
Now that our five children are all grown up and living all over the country (and world), my husband Bill and I decided to turn our sprawling Santa Cruz family home into a summer vacation rental. If you are looking for a killer pad to relax and chill, we invite you to...
by Beth | Jul 7, 2016 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
When I moved to Santa Cruz 24 years ago I remember the first time I saw aloe vera, cactus and other succulents growing on the side of the road. It was November, 1992 and I had just left the barren trees and slushy snow of New Jersey when I found myself...
