HOW TO LIVE
A beachy boutique started in 1992 - We sell and idea or a philosophy (some clothes & gifts too) whil I hope they remind you of thankfulness.
"I love simple things...a weathered kitchen table where you can paint shells with your child and not worry about drips...clothes already soft and sun-washed...a big white porcelain bowl filled with summer peaches...
These things matter, not only because they are beautiful & useful & comfy, but because they say something real about who we are and how we live and what we live for. And sometimes
04/04/2024
23/02/2024
How to Live will be closed today, Friday February 23rd. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will be busy opening all of these boxes full of new merchandise, but we’ll be back open on Saturday & Sunday from 10-5. We hope to see you then! ✨
30/12/2023
Stop by to see us for our last weekend! Open today until 5 & tomorrow (Sunday) 11-2.
01/12/2023
Tomorrow is our 7th annual Handmade Holiday Soirée! Join us for treats & shopping featuring local crafters with pottery, painting, vintage decor, & so much more. We’d be so happy to see you, so stop by from 10-5 this Saturday to shop handmade & local this holiday season. 🎄❤️
Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a safe & lovely holiday. We are so grateful for you, today & always. We will be back open tomorrow for Black Friday from 9-5! 🧡
21/11/2023
We are so excited to be continuing our 50% off sale for this holiday weekend ahead. Stop by to see us & this season and always. 🫶🏻🎄 We are so thankful for your endless support!
20/08/2023
Artwork inspired by the things we love most- sun, sand, & the sea. Stop by to take a look today until 8pm. 🌊
19/07/2023
LBI locals, these are for you. We just got in these lovely & beautifully handmade in NJ coastal signs. We love them & you will too! Stop by to check them out tomorrow from 9-8. 🐚✨🩵
16/07/2023
Nothing but happiness here on LBI 🩵 We’re open today until 8, so beat the rain & come shop with us.
14/07/2023
“One day, I will wake up in a little house by the sea to the scent of salt water, to the sound of waves, to the peace of wild things. And, in the grace of the world, I will be free.” Sandy Gingras // Both of the shops are open today until 8, so stop by to shop for your beach house decor. 🌾
04/07/2023
Happy 4th! 🇺🇸✨❤️ Wishing you a safe & sunshiny day here on our beautiful island. God bless America! // Both shops will be open today from 9-5.
28/06/2023
Both stores will be closing early at 6pm tonight, Wednesday June 28th, for our summer employee meeting. Regular hours (open daily 9-8) will resume tomorrow. Thank you in advance for your understanding! 🖤
25/06/2023
Beach house season is officially here & we couldn’t be happier! 🐚✨🌊 Both of our shops are now open daily 9-8, so stop by to see us.
22/06/2023
This gloomy weather has us dreaming of sunshiny summer days. Until then, beat the rain & with us today from 9 to 5. 🌧️
15/06/2023
Green is the color of the season & we are here for it 💚✨🌿 Stop by your check out these cute outfits styled by our girls Emma & Brigid today until 5!
11/06/2023
Happy Sunday 💚✨🌿 We are so thankful for such a beautiful weekend on our little sandbar. Stop by to see us today until 5!
08/06/2023
You heard it here first. Buy the beach house! 🩵 Open daily 10-5. Come visit us today.
04/06/2023
Pray for surf 🌊✨🐚 Both shops are open until 5. We’d be so happy to see you so stop by today!
02/06/2023
Handmade wedding signs just arrived! We put one on a white birch post with a wreath and driftwood heart to show you how sweet this would look at a beach wedding! Gets yours tomorrow from 10-5 🤍✨🌿
02/06/2023
Cottage garden 🌿 Both shops are open daily from 10-5, so come hang with us!
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