For all of you sun worshippers out there, now is the time to indulge in a little beachside fun! Whether the coast is just a casual walk away or you’re plotting the romantic destination getaway of a lifetime, few spots are more alluring than the beach. So go ahead: grab your fave pushup swimsuit, a…
Historically, beach umbrellas have protected us from the elements for over 4000 years. Cultures throughout history have adapted the umbrella’s use to fit the needs of their region’s climate. For several centuries, umbrellas were symbolic of power and luxury. In every culture, umbrellas, or parasols were first used by the nobility, religious leaders, and royalty.…
What is Dog Surfing? Dog surfing is just what is sounds like dogs on surfboards! Dogs are known to surf on not only surfboards but also bodyboards, skimboards and even body surfing. Because it has become so popular of a sport competitions have emerged. Also dogs have been seen countless times sitting with their master…
Vintage beach umbrellas have been a part of trends and styles of society through many decades. So many beach umbrella designs reflect and are influenced by the era they were designed in. Unfortunately, today’s vibrant beach umbrella designs tend to have huge, brand logos. Or a plastic unfortunate design. Yet they are still planted in…
The History of the Umbrella The History of the Umbrella started over 3500 years ago Ancient Egyptians where using a sun protecting umbrella. If you used an umbrella it was seen as a sign of royalty. Because of this noble culture it enforced a culture of pale skin. The Egyptian ruins depict royalty and gods…
Packing for the Beach Packing for the beach can be essential to having a great beach day. Your bag is all packed and you’re ready to go. You and your best friend are heading to the beach. But wait… just when you thought you packed everything, you realized you totally forgot that one beach day…
How to Keep Your Skin Glowing This Summer Are you ready for summer? While taking care of your skin year round is important, we often take more precaution in the hot summer months. The sun’s strong UV rays are the main culprit for aging skin. Yet, staying out of the sun can be a challenge…