Cocktails on the Shoreline / Solstice from M/BAR
From the M/BAR in Mystic, this cocktail is the perfect blend of sweet and savory fall spices. A little bit more about MBAR: it's a restored gas station featuring barista-crafted coffee, world renowned wine, specialty spirits and inspired seasonal fare in a historic downtown. The perfect place to gather with friends.
Madison Bike Tour
When the woods and the beach meet, Madison becomes the perfect place for a scenic bike ride along the wooded backroads, or take in the shoreline views.
Stay on the Shoreline / The Homestead
Image driving down historic Boston Post Road, with glimpses of roadside farmer’s markets, peeks of the Long Island Sound, and the quaint downtown of Madison, CT filled with local restaurants and shops. Then make a quick turn down a gravel road, lined with mature trees shading the path to a beautiful bed and breakfast, with bright red Adirondack chairs welcoming you to the property. There you will find the Homestead Bed & Breakfast.
Business Spotlight / Lis-A-Lis Salon
What’s the hardest part about moving? You’re probably thinking the physical moving, the packing - nope, it’s finding a new hairdresser. That’s why I was so relieved to find Lis-A-Lis Salon in Guilford, CT.
Business Spotlight / We Let The Dogs Out
Traveling this summer? While you’re planning on where you’re doing, what to pack - have you thought about your four legged friend?
Road Trip / Acadia National Park
While I often don’t believe there’s anywhere better than the Shoreline (especially during the summer), visiting Acadia National Park is a must-do. Simply envision iconic lighthouses set on rocky shores, pots filled to the brim with bright red lobsters, pine trees towering overhead. Yep - it’s really that beautiful.
A Patriotic Reading List with R.J. Julia Booksellers
As anyone knows, one of the best things about living on the Shoreline is a great day at the beach. And that it’s only made better by a great read. That’s why we’ve collected our favorite Americana books to enjoy seaside.
Business Spotlight / Balayaged and Beautiful
I’m going to start pretty simply - it doesn’t get much better than Stephanie Smigel and Balayaged and Beautiful.
Summer Camps on the Shoreline 2019
Don’t have summer planned yet? It’s not too late. Here are a few of our favorite summer camp options for summer 2019.
Business Spotlight / Greenhouse Beauty
Is the Connecticut Shoreline becoming the new wellness hub? With it’s growing population of yoga studios, wellness and beauty boutiques, spots for a delicious healthy bite all set along the beautiful Connecticut Shoreline - I would say yes.
Catch Baseball on the Shoreline
There's nothing more American than grabbing a hot dog at the ballpark. So we're sharing the best places to catch a game on the Shoreline this summer.
Rainy Days on the Shoreline
Have you taken a peek at the weather? It's not looking good. And not just for one day, or a few days, we have a major system coming through. And as the mom of two little ones, I know rainy days can be tough (down right suck!), especially when little ones are out of school. So wanted to get ahead of the storm, and share the best rainy day activities.
Day Trip / Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
Wicked Tulips has the largest u-pick tulip field in New England - tulip lovers, mark your calendars! Tiptoe through their tulip field, experience the sights, sounds, and smells of spring on a historic farm and bring home a fresh handpicked bouquet of the most amazing tulips you have ever seen.
Business Spotlight / Coastline Painters
How often have you come across this? You call a contractor and they don’t call you back, they don’t show up when they say they will, or it takes forever to get a written estimate. I hear you! Coastline Painters is Different.
2019 Wellness Trends from Jennie Fresa Beauty
You've been waiting for it! Here are the wellness trends to expect in 2019.
Business Spotlight / Coastal Concepts
Turn concepts into reality with Coastal Concepts, your one stop shop for all of your window treatment + floor covering needs. Travis and his team bring the showroom to you. Book an in-home consultation and shop at your convenience for Custom Window Treatments and Quality Floor Solutions.
Get Out the Vote, Connecticut!
Gov. Dannel Malloy (D) is one of the country’s least popular governors. He isn’t running for a third term, so Republicans and Dems are both vying for his spot.
CT Blog Spotlight / Quick Yoga Mobility Flow For Runners with Naturally Shelby
Yoga and running are being paired more and more frequently together, and it's no surprise why. Runners build up a lot of tension in their muscles, particularly in their hips, backs, and fronts of the shoulders, due to the constant repetitive movement in one direction.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Jennie Fresa Beauty
Did you know that 85% of breast cancer occurs in women who have no family history of breast cancer? That's right. It's time to take a look at the environmental factors. Let's take a closer look at what's in our cosmetics, the products we put on our skin every single day.
The Kula Project
Last summer, Rebecca picked Julie up from the train station and shared her vision of opening a modern, clean, yoga studio in downtown Mystic. At the same time, Julie had been exploring different concepts around spaces and shared her dream of building a vibrant community around health and wellness (on the water). By the end of the weekend, The Kula Project was born.