Comfort and joy EMBRACING THE SIMPLE PLEASURES OF COASTAL LIFE JANUARY 2026 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 AND SEW IT GOES FIBER ARTS NOT JUST FOR GRANDMAS GATHER AROUND FIREPLACES IGNITE THE COZY VIBES JANUARY 2026 REEL PARADISE WHERE WILD WATERS MEET ENDLESS BITES SOBER SIP A HOT TODDY WITHOUT THE NAUGHTYMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 21928 Lampasas Drive | Waterfront | Sea Isle | 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,411 Sq Ft 1243 Pilot Lane | Deep Waterfront | Near Evia | 5 BR | 5.5 BA | 3,936 Sq Ft 22113 Lampasas Drive | Waterfront | Sea Isle | 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,158 Sq Ft Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker (713) 598-6719 3519 Christmas Tree Point Rd | Waterfront | Pirates Cove | 4 BR | 3.2 BA | 2,442 Sq Ft 801. E Beach Drive BC #2305 | Beachfront | Palisade Palms | 4 BR | 4 BA | 2,689 Sq Ft 13957 Grambo Blvd | Golf Course | Pirates Cove | 4 BR | 4 BA | 2,550 Sq Ft 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005)Marylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) 4112 W BAYSIDE WAY | JAMAICA BEACH Bayfront | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 2,759 SQ FT Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker 713-598-6719 14450 Spyglass Circle | Beachside | Pirates Beach West 14459 Spyglass Circle | Beachside | Pirates Beach West 4.5 +/- Acres Treasure Cir. | Bayfront | Pirates Cove13338 Binnacle Way | Nature Preserve | Laffites Cove7700 Seawall Blvd #702 | Beachfront | The Breakers Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. YOUR HOME HERE Contact me today to begin making your home plans a reality! SO SOLD Featured Listing COASTMONTHLY.COM | JANuArY 2026 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JANuArY 2026 JANuArY 2026 | VOLuME 19 | ISSuE 1 22 34 58 FEATURES 14 COASTAL COZY Create a serene scene by the sea with these expert ideas 18 COMFORT AND JOY Islander embraces Danish culture of mindful living 34 AND SEW IT GOES Hobbies such as knitting, crocheting and quilting are growing in popularity 58 ‘SO FREE AT SEA’ Couple navigates life as liveaboards on a 27-foot sailboat 22 GATHER AROUND Humans still drawn to the calming effects of a fire“My exceptional Galveston team is marketing premier properties from the beaches to the bay — from historic treasures to high-rise condos!” NOTHING COMPARES to WHAT’S NEXT. BEACHTOWN | 729 Ramsar Road 4-5 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,386 SF Last list price $999,880 PALM BEACH | 4210 Surf Drive 4 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,498 SF Offered at $1+M Co-listed with Kiki Wilson EVIA, The Preserve At Grand Beach, Laffite’s Cove Stellar new construction. Mesmerizing lake, golf course and West Bay vista sites. Gourmet island kitchens. Grand downstairs primary suites. Colossal screened porches. 1, 2 and 3 story plans. Priced from the $650’s Proudly marketing for over 15 years! SOLD 25919GLOSSYIBISWAY.COM2553ESEASIDEGALVESTON.COM 607ELEVENTHSTGALVESTON.COM POINTE WEST | 25919 Glossy Ibis Way Beachside haven (ca. 2022). Gulf and bay vistas. Stunning interior decor and finishes. Primary suite with sitting area. “Lighthouse” cupola and observation deck. Fabulous Beach Club amenities. 4 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 2,691 SF | MLS 5150118 Offered at $1.6M Co-listed with Jay Monroe BEACHTOWN | 2553 East Seaside Drive Exquisite beachfront villa. Sparkling heated pool. Enormous double gallery ocean vista verandas. Gorgeous finishes & millwork. Pro-grade epicurean island kitchen. Awe-inspiring primary suite with spa-style bath. Elevator. 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF | MLS 10223212 Offered at $2.3M EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 607 11th Street 3 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,810 SF | MLS 44517721 Offered at $724,880 HISTORIC DISTRICT | 613 9th Street 2 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,183 SF | MLS 67375258 Offered at $374,880 Contact me with all your Real Estate needs. Jim Rosenfeld BROKER ASSOCIATE MTSIR Circle of Excellence Award Winner MTSIR Hall of Fame Member Texas Monthly Magazine Five Star Realtor 2012-2025 Galveston Historic Home Tour Major Underwriter 2011-2023 Houstonia Magazine Best Of Houston Realtor 2016 Trulia and Zillow Five Star Rating 713.854.1303 Jim.Rosenfeld@sir.com THE GALVESTONIAN | 1401 E. Beach Drive, #509 1 BR | 1 BA | +/- 576 SF | MLS 71108686 Offered at $374,800 NEW PRICE TIKI ISLAND | 1302 & 1306 Maui Drive +/- 16,596 SF LOT | MLS 38028394 Offered at $974,880 NEW PRICE NEW PRICE SALE PENDING6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | JANuArY 2026 62 ON THE COVER Galvestonian Candi Storey strolls along the beach at dusk. Read more about Storey on Page 18. Hair and make- up by Mateo Sifuentes. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 28 HOMEPORT Volunteers pitch in to give a historic island cottage a makeover 40 DOWN THE HATCH This hot toddy is perfect for Dry January 44 DOWN HOME Islander replicates a beloved soup of her childhood 48 TASTE OF TEXAS Dark beer adds depth to this traditional Tex-Mex dish 50 GAME ON This wild game recipe puts a spicy twist on a popular dish 52 DESSERT ISLAND This classic cookie has roots in ancient Egypt 56 TREASURE TROVE Donated Limoges china provides direct link to founders of The Cradle 62 HOOKED Chandeleur Islands a must-do for serious Gulf anglers 44 66 YOU WEAR IT WELL Islander has eye for frugal and fashionable finds 68 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 74 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 76 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 5611622 BEACHSIDE 5BR | 4BA | 3047 sq ft. | $1,624,999 Thomas Hadley | 409-256-2477 1615 CHURCH ST 4BR | 3.5BA | 2816 sq ft | $849,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 4803 SHERMAN BLVD 3BR | 2.5BA | 2459 sq ft | $479,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 1001 BAMAR LN. 4BR | 2.5BA | 2376 sq ft. | $1,200,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 1716 23RD ST #C 2BR | 2.5BA | 1300 sq ft | $449,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 2404 38TH ST 2BR | 1BA | 714 sq ft | $229,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 4502 AVENUE O 4BR | 3BA | 3826 sq ft | $599,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 26570 BAY WATER DR #303 3BR | 2BA | 1427 sq ft. | $489,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 841 BUELL 3BR | 2BA | 1400 sq ft | $729,000 Brian Kuhn | 409-354-6456 1602 AVENUE L Multi-Family | 3 Duplexes | $1,150,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 3902 EL LAGO Lot 9800 sq ft | $99,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 415 E BEACH DRIVE #801 394 sq ft studio | $199,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 NEW HOME FOR THE NEW YEAR NEW PRICE CRYSTAL BEACH WATER VIEWSNEW PRICENext >