The LOVE Behind Mer-Sea
Mer-Sea is 4 1/2 now. Is that still considered a toddler? Or would you call her a preschooler now? We have gotten through the sleepless nights (mostly, Melanie gets...
The travel guide
Explore the world with MERSEA’s travel blog.
The Travelers
This is so near and dear to our hearts that the list could literally be endless. We are so inspired by the idea of travel we could create a gift...
The Dreamers
I'm dreaming of a stress-free Christmas... what about you? This time of year is always crazy at Mer-Sea, so picking out the perfect gift for my family and...
Postcards from Bali
One of the gifts of being in the creative world is meeting other like-minded artisans. Sometimes we find ourselves obsessed with the beautiful things they create. The Mer-Sea Co-Lab...
THE CO-LAB: MER-SEA + HOUSE OF ALAIA
One of my dearest friends came back from her trip to Bali about a dozen years ago with a little gift for me. This little gift was...
Introducing our new Luxe Collection
What is Luxury? It's such an interesting question. Luxury can mean different things to different people. For me, luxury is a quiet bath when my house is empty and...
That's a Wrap with Amy
One of the greatest joys of this journey Lina and I have been on is partnering with amazing women who have been pathfinders, trailblazers and champions of that entrepreneurial spirit.Amy...
"Sea" Change
As all of you know, my business partner, Melanie, and I moved to Kansas City because of our husbands' jobs. I moved here about 20 years ago from Northern California,...
5 SECRETS TO A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER
July is almost over and the heat is just turning up! Here in the Midwest (yes, I married a man from Missouri. What can I say?), we're dealing with the upper...
ANTHROPOLOGIE SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION
BACK AGAIN, IN FLORAL PERFECTION It's always a dream to partner with Anthropologie. Creatively it pushes us. Emotionally it excites us. Now in our third partnership, the high of seeing...
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT SEA KELP
I was recently in Miami on a weekend getaway. The beach was completely covered with heaps of sea weed. Others avoided going near it, but I gladly tramped right through...
A Postcard From 4510
This address in Kansas City, “4510,” was where it all became official. After organizing our dreams and pooling our resources, our first legitimate office was born. It quickly became so...
December Destinations, California Dreaming
For those of us with family and friends in California, it's always easy to accept any invitation out West and a chance to stay at our beloved Claremont Hotel. Located...