Welcome to Seaside Rita

A lifestyle blog devoted to inspiring you to create and do more of what you love by sharing the little things that give me joy – gardening, cooking, entertaining, DIY projects, thrifty finds and more. I hope you’ll stay a while and find an idea or two that captures your imagination and inspires you to create and do more of what brings you joy.  Life if too short not to have a little fun!

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About me

Raised in North Carolina, I currently live in the small seaside town. Until recently, I worked in the financial industry for much of my professional career. 

Many of my fondest childhood memories include trips to the beach and as an adult, I’ve spent much of my time living by the sea. There’s just something about the sea — it’s magical!

In addition to my love of the sea, I love to create – always have.  I think it started with my first box of crayons.  Since then my creative passions have grown to include — gardening, baking and decorating cakes, cooking healthy meals, entertaining friends and family, painting (water colors, oils), and anything DIY.  

For me, a day spent not creating – is a bore!