2017: A Growth Year

Reflecting back upon 2017 this morning and one word comes to mind, growth.  Harbor Homestead has charted a healthy growth pattern in the last 365 days and I'm proud of our accomplishments. Creatively we've grown as a team and our design work has flourished as a result.  From a business perspective, we've built our client base and met some really lovely people along the way whom we look forward to working with for years to come.  

On this frigid January morning, temperatures topping out in the single digits, I'm dreaming of what the blank canvas that is 2018 will become. Looking ahead, we're working on some exciting new things like more workshops including a yoga and flower workshop collaboration and continued expansion of our flower farming efforts.  One thing that will not change is our commitment to always bring you fresh and unique flowers. Garden-inspired textures, colors and materials that you don't see everyday.  But first, some of our favorites from 2017...

Aspen Chic Holiday Party

Waveny House New Canaan, CT

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Wreath Workshop

Whalers Restaurant

Bay Shore, NY

Thanksgiving Workshop

Oyster Bay Brewing Company

Oyster Bay, NY

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Garden-Style Wedding

Coindre Hall

Huntington, NY

Surfer Bridal Shower

Library Cafe

Farmindale, NY

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Bridal Shower

IMC

Huntington, NY

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Color. Shape. Texture.

In The Mail...

Shipping out these two beautiful driftwood and reclaimed wood signs to customers today...

This one is headed cross-country to a home on the Puget Sound...

And this one is going around the corner to New Jersey...

August Driftwood Haul

We are on a never ending quest for driftwood to make our custom-made driftwood signs.  In the winter, with more storms to wash it ashore and less people to collect it, there's an increased supply but the search is far less enjoyable.  No complaints though, even in the bone-chilling cold, I could never tire of any seascape and its smells, sounds and scenery.  

So with the scant supply of summer driftwood, I was forced to get creative.  Bend the rules a bit.  With the gracious help of my husband, I traveled off the beaten path, by boat and paddleboard.  Landed sort of near where a no landing sign was posted.  And there on a glorious summer day, was driftwood nirvana.  We quickly gathered what we could, loaded up our two paddleboards, transferred it to the boat anchored just offshore and kindly waved hello to marine police as we slowly drove away.  

Though I'm keeping my spot a secret, I figured I'd share a photo of some of our haul...

Driftwood in all shapes and sizes ready for your custom made driftwood sign...

Here are some of our most recent designs:

Our driftwood signs make great wedding gifts or save-the-date announcements especially when paired with our garden-style floral arrangements.

For more information about our custom signs or floral designs: info@harborhomestead.com or (631) 385-1580.