Sunset Beach, located in Branford, is a picturesque stretch of CT coastline and where my grandmother owned a vintage cottage. It is where I experienced my first “taste” of salt air and fell in love with the shore! When not visiting Outlook Cottage, I lived on our family farm, so it’s really no surprise I am most comfortable with the blended style known as coastal farmhouse!

In 2005, I became a fitness instructor and started a decorating/organizing/redesign business, Sunset Beach Designs. Since then, I have had the pleasure of assisting clients with their lifestyle choices. An incredibly gratifying role!

My favorite endeavor; though, was the seasonal store I opened in Westbrook where people could shop sea-inspired creations, gather and explore their creativeness during our classes given by local artists. Recent craft night get-togethers with a few friends reminded me of that happy place. I am grateful for these friends who have rekindled my creative side and prompted a refresh of SBD to a product-based business. I am also grateful for my grandmother who initiated my interest in learning how to sew, knit, even dress (filet) a fish! I am excited about this new focus and offer of hand-crafted designs which reflect my minimalistic tendencies and love of coastal living.

I look forward to meeting new customers and reconnecting with those I’d met through the store!

Leslie