Must Haves: Home Design and Decorating
Spring is a great time to refresh your living space. There’s just something about the weather changing, the sun shining, the ocean calling, that makes me want to open the windows, air the house out and buy some new things to spruce it up. Whether you are starting small with accessories and accent pieces, or you are looking to take on a larger project, everything and everyone you need can be found right here in town.
NAUTICAL DÉCOR
Grace your wall with this distinctive galvanized-metal sailboat sculpture. Several additional complementary nautical designs are available. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or want to add something to your living space, these sculptures are the perfect addition to any beach house.
Dalrymple’s Card & Gift Shoppe
20 JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City
dalrymplecardandgift.com
SWEATER BLANKETS
Sands Department Store has the entire island covered with its Town Pride Sweater Blankets. Available for Townsend’s Inlet, Sea Isle City, and Strathmere, custom-made for Sands by a family-owned company here in the USA. They are the perfect year-round accent for your shore home and a welcome addition on those chilly spring and fall evenings.
Sands Department Store
6208 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City
sandsdepartmentstore.com
SPRING CLEANING
Clean no more when you live at the shore! High Tide Cleaning will clean your house from top to bottom and get it summer ready for your beach crew. Visit its website for an estimate or call and check availability.
High Tide Cleaning
609-231-6538
hightidecleaning.net
RETRACTABLE AWNINGS
Upgrade your outdoor-living experience to a new level of comfort with a Sunesta retractable awning. Sunesta has been a leader in the retractable awning industry for more than 40 years. Its products are proudly made in America and approved by the Skin Cancer Foundation. Sunesta is the only awning manufacturer to be Miami-Dade County rated to withstand hurricane force winds.
Giglio Awning
609-494-3004
giglioawning.com
DECORATIVE LIGHTING
The Ocean Breeze table lamp is from the Crestview Collection. The blue glass design and starfish decorative piece make it the perfect accent piece for any table in your beach house.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Blvd., Ocean View
coastaldesigner.com
HAND-WOVEN BASKETS
Hand-woven baskets are the perfect solution to the wall that needs something more or something less! Pick the sizes and colors that suit your decor. These also make unique gifts for someone moving into their new beach house!
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
OUTDOOR RUGS
New this year for Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living, Treasure Garden Outdoor Rugs offer both style and durability to your outdoor space. Made from multi-ply poly yarns, these rugs have a luxurious feel, are easy to clean, and have a 1-year fade warranty. Pick one up today to complete your outdoor space!
Seashore Ace Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th St., Stone Harbor
seashoreace.com
PARTY CUPS
Who doesn’t need more party cups? This set is super cute and made of strong plastic, so the cups won’t break and are perfect for sitting by the pool. This set comes in various designs, allowing you to pick and choose which ones suit you best!
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
MOTORIZED WINDOW TREATMENTS
The ultimate must-have for this season is the Hunter Douglas Powerview Silhouette. Going cordless is in, so why not try a motorized option? Now you can operate your shades from a remote control or a smartphone. Silhouettes are a gorgeous option for a soft look that lets light in as well as gives you privacy.
Creative Window Design Center
2123 Dune Drive, Suite 5, Avalon
creativewindowdc.com
