Must Haves
Summer Fashion/Beach Basics
Now that the summer season is finally getting underway, it’s time to spruce up your shore house and your summer wardrobe. There are many unique shops in the area to find that something special or to just browse through. Whether you are looking for a statement piece of furniture to add some pop to your living room or you need some essentials for the beach, you won’t have to travel far to find them.
MATCHING OUTFITS
Sail away on your summer vacation with this crab pinafore dress set by Mud Pie. The woven ticking stripe pinafore has a ruffle bow collar and open petal back. The top features a sailing crab applique, red and white stripes, and swing hem. We paired the top with chambray bloomers. Boys won’t be crabby in this adorable outfit. Designed by Mud Pie, there are button shoulder straps and side tabs. It features a sailing crab applique and inner leg snap closure for easy changing. This outfit is 100% cotton, making it easy to clean!
Anchored in Sea Isle City
4000 Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City
SERVING PIECES
If you enjoy entertaining, then you know you can never have enough serving trays and bowls. Decorated with an underwater theme, these pieces from Certified International are made out of plastic, so there is no fear of them breaking. They will look sharp on the table of any beach house and you can just throw them in the dishwater for easy cleaning when you are done!
Dalrymple’s Card & Gift Shoppe
20 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City
TEVA SANDALS
When you live at the beach, a great pair of sandals is a must. Teva makes a variety of sandals that have Velcro straps to give you that extra support and to ensure you won’t lose a shoe in the water. Great for hikes and beach walks, these sandals will provide support anywhere you want to go. They come in a variety of styles and colors for everyone in your family. The best part? Each pair comes from recycling five plastic bottles.
Sands Department Store
6208 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
WINE AND SPIRIT GIFT BAGS
Whether you are bringing a hostess gift or need something that looks nice to put a bottle in, these gift bags from Cakewalk will do the trick. They come in a variety of sayings and designs, so you can choose the perfect one for any occasion!
Gleeson’s Liquors
565 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
ADDED SWEETNESS
Save the time and hassle of making simple syrup from scratch. Daily’s Simple Syrup is the quickest and most convenient way to add sweetness to a variety of your favorite drinks. Whether at home or on the go, Daily’s Simple Syrup is a must.
Diamonds Liquor Store
4009 Landis Avenue #2039, Sea Isle City
MAP BLANKETS
This 50-by-60-inch Jersey Shore custom hand-painted watercolor town map blanket is by Palm Beach artist Melissa Rinaldi. Made from a super soft and cozy, lightweight fleece, it will become your favorite everyday snuggle blanket, perfect for your shore house. The blanket makes a great gift and is sold exclusively at Coastal Palms in Sea Isle.
Coastal Palms Boutique
4110 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
FRINGE PURSE
Fringe is in this season, shebobo and this purse is the perfect accent to any outfit night or day. Created by Shebobo Designs, the Frou Frou fringe purse is handcrafted in Madagascar, where it is handwoven from natural fiber raffia. The natural color makes it perfect to pair with absolutely everything, and the zipper enclosure will keep everything safe inside. We guarantee you are going to get tons of compliments!
The Preppy Palm
2533 Dune Drive, Avalon
PLACEMATS
They may look expensive and like something you want to put away when you have a party, but these placemats are anything but. These reversible, wipe-off vinyl placemats are the perfect answer to having a nice placemat for your guests, with no worries of messy food or red wine spills! They come in a variety of colors and work if you are eating inside or out.
Armadillo, Ltd.
2761 Dune Drive, Avalon
BEACHWEAR
Nothing screams I’m going to the beach like a new bikini! L*Space has a variety of colors, styles and patterns to choose from. We love this Ribbed Lala top put together with the Vacay Bikini Bottom. You are sure to get maximum sun exposure, so it’s a good idea to bring a hat to protect your face! This washed bucket hat by Rip Curl will match all of your suits and can be thrown right in the washer after a long day in the summer sun.
She Be Surfin’
225 96th Street, Stone Harbor
2516 Dune Drive, Avalon
ACCENT CHAIR AND NAUTICAL PILLOW
Every living space needs an accent piece to give it some extra style. This is the Monterey chair from Braxton Culler. It is a transitional piece made of wicker and rattan. The light-gray cushions will match any room in your beach house. We added this Nautical Knot pillow from K&K to make it look cozy enough for your guests to want to sink into.
Coastal Designer Outlet
556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View
BEACH SHADE
Never worry again about a runaway beach umbrella! The Shibumi Shade works with the wind, not against it, and provides shade for the whole family! It’s easy to set up, is extremely durable, and comes in a lightweight carrying case.
Seashore Ace and Home & Outdoor Living
260 96th Street, Stone Harbor
