This time of year on New England beaches birds outnumber beachcombers, dogs run untethered and footprints in the sand are few and far between. And while most beach houses are buttoned up, ours is warmed by the glow of the fire, mounds of blankets on the sofa and dogs on the bed.

We do puzzles, watch old movies and I search for fun finds like this plate that feels more at home on the wall than on the dinner table. I test candles, connect with artists and brainstorm with friends. We come up with a thousand ideas that will never see the light of day and three that will.

I look forward to showing you the three that made the cut, the candles I handpicked and the jewelry I collaborated on.