Our prices are fantastic, we're getting known for our $18 necklace & earring sets (sets start at $18 and up) and a large selection of starfish jewelry." With a tightening economy people still want affordable luxuries for themselves and for gifts -and we offer that, cheerfully gift wrapped for free!" Barbara says.

Seashells, mermaids, and seahorses are displayed amid boats of all sizes (6" to 6 feet!), and tapestries have been very popular for wall decor. There is dinnerware and serving pieces in seashell patterns, pillows, throws, trays, frames, the Harbour Lights brand of lighthouse figurines, and more. Barbara features a growing number of local artists and artisans like herself - "As an artist, I respect what goes into each creation - both in creative vision and effort. I like to have local talent visible in town, particularly if they share my penchance for reusing old materials." One featured artisan from Bayport creates fabulous handmade seashell frames and wall mirrors for the store, another handpaints local driftwood with seashore scenes, yet another makes seaglass necklaces with Swarovski crystals. There are two local photographers, a wood crafter from Patchogue who makes children's rocking boats (that Barbara will custom paint and letter), and a man who carves signs from 200 year old hemlock planks from a salvaged barn.

A longtime Decorative Artist & Mural painter, Barbara hand paints signs and creates decorative items for the store from her home studio and often works at the store at a drafting table in the back window. She is best known for her recycled "Storm Buoys tm " -giving new life to old buoys that wash up on our north shore beaches after storms with hand painted boat portraits. "I've always had a thing for using salvaged materials over new, I just have always tried to repurpose for an item that is on its way to the trash... it adds to the story which makes the piece so much more interesting!" She does custom signs for customers all the time. Current custom projects she is working on a kitchen tile backsplash mural, buoys, a watercolor house portrait, and custom wood letters for a baby's room to match the decor. She does furniture painting and customizes anything for you. "I have a great ability for color and design matching, so I can create pieces to coordinate or match fabrics and wallpapers for interiors."

Stop in and say hi! The Seafarer Gift Shop is child & stroller friendly, so bring the kids. Barbara always has her 3 1/2 year old twins in the store, so watch out for wayward legos. The twins love to engage the other children - which gives other moms time to shop without distraction. "I grew up in a family business too, and my kids have already learned a lot." says Barbara.

The Seafarer Gift Shop
28 South Main St.
Sayville, NY 11782
631-256-8458
HOURS: Sun & Mon: 11-4; Tues & Wed: 11-5; Thurs & Fri 10-5; Sat 10-6