NOVEMBER 2026 $10.99 COASTMONTHLY.COM 645485005999 NOVEMBER 2026 PLUS: FALL DÉCOR IN FULL COLOR G i v i n g T h a n k sMarylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker (713) 598-6719 1515 Bayou Shore Drive | Bay Front | Bayou Shore 4 BR | 4.5 BA | 2,626 SQ FT 14458 Spyglass Circle | Beach view Ground floor hot tub | GCC membership Pirates Beach West | 6BR | 4.5BA | 3,042 SQ FT 11614 Beachside | Beach View | Beachside Village 4 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,367 SQ FT 2910 11 Mile Rd. | Bayfront | Seabreeze Subdivi- sion 4 BR | 4.5 BA | 3,144 SQ FT 13602 Windlass Circle | Nature Preserve Laffite’s Cove | 4 BR | 2 BA | 2,026 SQ FT 1519 Bayou Shore Drive | Bay Front | Bayou Shore 5 BR | 4.5 BA | 2,552 SQ FT 4123 Pelican Lane | Beach Side | Pirates Beach 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,357 SQ FT 13338 Binnacle Way | Nature Preserve Laffite’s Cove | 3BR | 2.5 BA | 3,115 SQ FT GCC Membership 1517 Bayou Shore Drive | Bay Front | Bayou Shore 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,746 SQ FT13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) Holly Wade Executive Assistant/Realtor 409-996-9126 2400 Mechanic St. #204 | Historic Loft with Downtown Views | Pool |3 BR | 2 BA | 2,144 SQ FT 22113 Lampasas | Canal Front | Pool | Sea Isle 4 BR | 3 BA | 2,158 SQ FT TBD Treasure Circle | 4.5+ acres surrounded by Lake Como & Galveston Bay | Pirates Cove 4111 Rum Bay | Pool | Beach Views | Pirates Beach West | 5BR | 4 BA | 2,876 SQ FT 30 Dana Drive | Pirates Cove Townhomes Bay Views | 2BR | 2BA | 1,176 SQ FT GCC Membership 5220 Seawall Blvd #1634 Rare Penthouse Opportunity | San Luis Condos 2/3 BR | 2 BA | 1,888 SQ FT 13414 Binnacle Way | Nature Preserve | Pool Laffite’s Cove | 3 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,600 SQ FT 3430 Treasure Circle | Canal Front | Bay View Pirates Cove | 5 BR | 5.2 BA | 3,715 SQ FT GCC Membership 26118 Baybreeze Drive | Bay Front/Bay View Pointe West | 5 BR | 4+2 ½ BA | 3,176 SQ FTMarylouise Caravella, Owner/Broker 713-598-6719 Galveston is my Home. Galveston is my Business. Marylouise@CaravellaCoastal.com • www.CaravellaCoastal.com 13655 FM 3005 Suite B, Galveston, TX 77554 (Corner of 12 Mile Rd and FM 3005) 4227 Maison Rouge Court| Open Beach Views Pirates Beach | 4 BR | 2.5 BA | 1,540 SQ FT 13339 Binnacle Way | Canal Front | Pool | Laffite’s Cove 3 BR | 3 BA | 1,994 SQ FT | GCC Membership 4301 Jolly Roger | Canal Front | Endless Bay Views Jamaica Beach 4110 Seagrass Lane | Lot | Sunset Cove4003 S Sunset Bay Drive | Waterfront Lot Sunset Cove SO SOLD Under Contract Under Contract 14334 STEWART ROAD | BAYFRONT SUNSETS | LAFFITE’S HARBOR 5 BR | 5.5 BA | 4,123 SQ FT Featured Listing 7301 Stewart Road | Commercial Land Beach View on Seawall Blvd COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2026 3 1510 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg 124, Clear Lake Shores, Texas 77565 281.334.00064 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2026 NOveMber 2026 | vOLUMe 19 | ISSUe 11 46 24 76 FEATURES 14 GIVING THANKS BY GIVING BACK These volunteers and leaders make coastal communities better 24 WHO LET THE DOG’S OUT? These volunteers help shelter animals get more play time and forever homes 66 HUNTING LESSONS even boring days in the field show kids the world 76 PRACTICING GRATITUDE These doctors believe helping others is the best medicine 30 IN FULL COLOR Add some seaside style to autumn décor 46 ROLL WITH IT This Thanksgiving, bakers and cooks give bread its place at the table“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 | 2553 East Seaside Drive 4 BR | 3.5 BA | +/- 3,540 SF Last list price $2.3M PALM BEACH | 4210 Surf Drive 4 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,498 SF Last list price $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.COM SOLD 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 16601188 Offered at $1.1+M Co-listed with Jay Monroe GALVESTON BAY | 1505 Driftwood Lane Magnificent mid-century mod waterfront icon. Awe-inspiring bay vistas. Immense acre lot. Sparkling pool & spa. Exquisite original architectural finishes. Colossal chef’s island kitchen. Glorious primary suite. 3-4 BR | 4.5 BA | +/- 4,184 SF | MLS 70800596 Last list price $2,249,880 EAST END HISTORIC DISTRICT | 607 11th Street 3 BR | 3 BA | +/- 2,810 SF | MLS 44517721 Last list price $724,880 FRIENDSWOOD | 107 Sunset Drive 5 BR | 7 BA | +/- 9003 SF | MLS 3461560 Last list price $2.7+M co-listed with Patty Savage 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 2012-2026 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@sothebys.realty TIKI ISLAND | 242 Isles End Road 5 BR | 6.5 BA | +/- 3,242 SF | MLS 534976 Last list price $1.6+M co-listed with Kiki Wilson SOLD EVIA | 3 Mariner Pass 3 BR | 2 BA | +/- 1,680 SF | MLS 9941326 Last list price $624,880 SOLDSOLD SOLD NEW PRICESOLD6 COASTMONTHLY.COM | NOveMber 2026 70 ON THE COVER A coastal palette gives traditional fall décor an island-inspired twist. Styling by Peggy Shamburger and décor by Tom’s Thumb by Cornelius Nursery. Photo by Stuart Villanueva DEPARTMENTS 36 HUES YOU CAN USE These fall coastal comforts warm the home and heart 40 HOMEPORT Serene seaside home is a study in both coastal and Asian aesthetics 52 DOWN HOME Islander creates a pumpkin soup that’s both nourishing and delicious 56 THE COASTAL KITCHEN More than a meal, Friendsgiving is about making room at the table 58 TASTE OF TEXAS Fried chicken liver recipe brings back family memories 60 GAME ON Wild game dish is perfect when you’re pressed for time 62 DESSERT ISLAND Treats offer the sweetest traits of a brownie and cookie 64 DOWN THE HATCH This classic cocktail pays tribute to James bond’s preferred martini 70 HOOKED Twitch-twitch-pause is the rhythm of the season 64 74 TREASURE TROVE Pioneer architect’s vision fully realized with sculpted sea creatures 80 YOU WEAR IT WELL Islander mixes styles and patterns with an ‘it girl’ sense of fashion 82 PARTY PICS Find out who made the local party scene 90 SAVE THE DATE Area events to keep your calendar booked 96 SHUTTERBUGS readers share their coastal photos 74Guiding people home since 1906. Our team of realtors use their local expertise backed by a global network to help people buy, sell, and lease Galveston. 404 WESTWOOD DRIVE 4BR | 3.5BA | 2,954 sq ft | $489,000 Luis Santiago | 409-888-6098 1223 AVENUE M 4BR | 2BA | 1,984 sq ft | $399,000 Suzanne McClere | 713-408-3051 1324 SEALY STREET 3-4BR | 3.5BA | 3,516 sq ft | $825,000 Robert Zahn | 409-939-9237 2503 103RD STREET 4BR | 3.5 BA | 2,000 sq ft | $619,000 Kyle Sims | 409-457-8699 11243 STEWART ROAD 6.9 acres | $2,000,000 Alyson Svendsen | 832-660-7200 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 215 POSTOFFICE STREET #408 2BR | 1.5BA | 1,079 sq ft | $155,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 2121 URSULINE STREET 2BR | 1BA | 906 sq ft | $299,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 919 LONG REACH DRIVE 3BR | 2.5BA | 3,238 sq ft | $950,000 Carole Bell | 979-201-7677 5118 ARBORWOOD DRIVE 3BR | 2BA | 2,036 sq ft | $339,000 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 4307 AVENUE Q 1/2 2BR | 1BA | 976 sq ft | $237,500 Brian Schwenk | 845-519-0118 3807 CARMEL COURT 7,367 sq ft | $80,000 Brittany Lamb | 409-789-3816 LEAGUE CITY LEAGUE CITY NEW PRICENEW PRICETIKI ISLAND NEW PRICENext >