S U M M E R trending @ 3rd Ave Shore...

Love...Love...Love those crazy hazy lazy days of summer :) This time of year I am most inspired to design new items, they can be found in the 3rd Ave Shore shop! 

Four color rad vintage beach cruiser!

Tropical Hibiscus Mix

  

Endless Summer for your pad!

With the beach cruiser, hibiscuses or palm trees...you'll just be charmed by the laid back

feeling that 3rd Ave Shore's decals can bring to your space. I now have over 120 designs

in shop!!  CHEE HOO!  Need to snag a great deal from 3rd Ave Shore?  Well its easy, 

like the Facebook Page for sales.  Don't worry I am not a "post every other half hour" 

kind of gal, when there is post it's just dropping the latest design or a rad coupon code!

E  N J O Y and thank you so very much for having my handmade items in your casa :)

A L O H A,

Sam Hardin

www.3rdaveshore.com  

 

Kailua Classic....

Wow what a weekend!!!  Just dropping some behind the scene action at the shop.  

Yes 3rd Ave Shore does create handmade ocean inspired wall decals {and will ship to anywhere in the W O R L D}, but we also believe in working hard and playing harder!  :)  A while back my hubby Ted had a  {Tequila Sunrise Series} Hobie  Catamaran donated to him.   Well after some TLC, it was launched in Lanikai  this past weekend with the help of some great friends.  Teddy named it "Kailua Classic" and you can see why....

I created the name "Kailua Classic"  in our Ocean Blue Matte Vinyl  and partnered it with a fun vintage font.

Are you in need for some marina decals for your boat, catamaran, jet ski, paddle board, surf board??? Message the shop and I'll get started on them....they are too fun and really can make your vessel pop with a one of a kind design or just the name of your cruiser.  Enjoy the ride.

A L O H A......Sam Hardin

www.3rdaveshore.com  Ocean Inspired Decals

Visit our shop for more Ocean Inspired Decals! 

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Jaw Dropper....

Aloha!! Hope the weekend is treating you great :) I just had to share the latest and most exciting news around the shop.  As you may know, 3rd Ave Shore was born out of my love for the ocean and goal to put my designs  into affordable wall decals for anybody by the shore or in a big city! Along the way there has been some rad press events and shows for the shop....but NOTHING....NOTHING like what I received yesterday in the mail.  The copy of the Honolulu Aruco Travel Book (geared for the chic traveler in all of us...but for the Japanese vistors!) arrived yesterday.  When I opened it to pg. 69 my jaw dropped.  Literally dropped! They had placed 3rd Ave Shore's page right next to Heather Brown!  I am quite possibly the biggest fan of hers and admire her style to no belief!  She is amazing and also is inspired by Hawaii and the wonderful surf up at North Shore. Just thought I'd share, I think I'll pick my jaw up now and enjoy the moment :)

Dreams do come true,  Sam

Wholesale Welcomed For Local Businesses in Hawaii and Mainland!

A L O H A,

Thanks for taking the time to browse my shop! 3rd Ave Shore is a line I created in 2009 of all Hawaiian, beachy, tropical, surf and vintage inspired wall decals. What started as a dream, has turned into my dream full-time job! All of my items are handmade {in the U.S.A.} with aloha from my home in Kailua, Hawaii. All items are one of a kind and and are created by a passion driven company.

If you have a storefront shop, I invite you to open a wholesale account with 3rd Ave Shore. Pictures show how to expect your beautifully packaged items. This company has many followers, with a fan base growing daily on Facebook and a wonderful website that has received thousands of visits.

As a wholesale account of 3rd Ave Shore you'll be able to shop as a normal buyer, choosing freely the designs you desire in your own color choices.....except you will have the advantage of wholesale pricing! How rad is that!?!?!?

3rd Ave Shore's ocean inspired wall art decals are the greatest way to spruce any wall! There is NO MESS: no paint cans, brushes, or stencils needed.

All decals are made with a MATTE FINISHED VINYL, to give a painted on look.

Also, all orders come with a step by step guide on applying your new home decor!

M A H A L O,
Sam
Please visit : www.3rdaveshore.com

3RDAVESHORE?? For anybody who lives in the city or by the shore. NO discrimination around here. Come on in and check out all of 3rd Ave Shore's {ocean.surf.beach.inspired} decals.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/3rdAveShore?ref=si_shop


So your interested? Please convo the shop with your name, store location, site {if you have one} and we'll get stared :) Enjoy the Ride!

Thank you for choosing handmade

A L O H A    

Just wanted to take a moment and thank you for supporting handmade {made in the U.S.A.}. Every time someone buys a handmade decal from 3rd Ave Shore, it allows myself to run a passion driven company and happily create swell & ocean inspired wall decals for your pad. Buying handmade is a conscious decision. In my personal life, I support handmade items that come from all over the world because it  supports the many talented people out there who are trying to get started with their business. I find the care and love taken in making everything I buy comes through when I get it. I feel a sense of extra worth and pleasure with each purchase knowing I have helped someone get one step closer to their dream. Supporting each other is after all the most rewarding gift we can give each other. 

Here is some insight from SuzyJack {contemporary Eco friendly paper}: Why should one buy handmade?  Because normally, buying handmade does not require fighting for a parking space, having your ears pierced by blaring holiday music, walking around in a daze under fluorescent lights, fighting to push a shopping cart with one bad wheel, or having a cashier you don't know ask for your phone number and zip code.
And one last thing......Because handmade items are what your Great Great Grandma used to buy.

Nicly put :)  Once again, a very warm mahalo (thank you in Hawaiian) for choosing 3rd Ave Shore's handmade wall decals.  Sam  3rdaveshore.com

 

"Choosing handmade is choosing a slower way of life, one rooted in tradition and creative expression." ~ Cathi McMurray

 

 

Get Inspired & Go for It!

Did you happen to catch the Oscars last night?  Ted and I were in and out of it (basically going from ESPN and back to the awards) but I was so happy to catch (Kirk Baxter) advise his daughter during his acceptance  speech : “To my daughter, Bronte, find something you truly love doing and great things can happen...." 

1985 @ Grandma's pool

  I just had to smile, because growing up I was always encouraged by my family to do the same...as my mom reminded me often : "Sam, there is nothing you can not do. Thank God everyday for your mind because it is the most powerful organ He gave you."

I hear this in the back of my mind quite often and it has turned into my natural filter when I come across a "no" or when  a thought of "there is no way this will work.."  In the business world.

I encourage Y O U to do the things you most love and everything will fall into place.

3rd Ave Shore was truly built out of a dream.  I always new I wanted to work for myself and produce a quality product from  my love for the sea to the world.  It has grown much bigger then just that now, I am now servicing the community with business storefront designs....and often encouraging other new entrepreneurs "If you build it, they will come." and loving very minute of it.

Trust me you have BIG talents and the rest of us are just waiting patiently to see them bloom :)  May this little blog post awaken the child dreams in you!  Please keep 3rd Ave Shore posted on your progress, I'd  love to design a logo/decal for you for free to help get the word out there about YOUR talents.

Along the way, don't forget to enjoy the ride.....

Mahalo,

Sam Hardin

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Kailua Business Store Fronts

Aloha Friday!  I apologize for the interruption in blog use lately.  I looked at the calendar and was like...November???  Really??? 

Well I'm sure most of can relate to how fast this year has gone by, and a mighty fine one at that!  Wanted  to keep you updated on the fun projects  3rd Ave Shore has done around the island.

Lanikai Bath & Body was so nice to have me come in and re-vamp their store sections. Immediately entering Lanikai Bath & Body you feel so fresh with the smell of local aroma's in the air.  They carry a wonderful variety of all natural body butters, tropical lotions, handmade soaps, and many other island favorites (even have a doggie section!).  Pretty much 3rd Ave Shore put wall words around the store to help the customers get to know their way around better.  The front windows (which are so nice and huge!!) I added their trademark naupaka flower to the front 

 windows and split it down the middle so it was showcased in a larger way. 

 Global Village  is located in the heart of Kailua. It is host (or I should say hostess...because it's family owned and operated by a mother & her 2 daughters)   to some great local finds from Hawaii.  They have a jewelry making section in the back, plenty of fun threads, trinkets,  bags and much more!  It is a wonderful place for shopping and you'll be sure to find clothing for women, men and keiki, as well as a huge selection of must-have accessories and gifts.  

3rd Ave Shore was  lucky enough to design the front window decals and inspirations wall words around the dressing room area.It was fun to design and great to service such a fun local shop!

Stay posted for our next projects!  Soon to come..Nohea Galleries.

Are you interested in having 3rd Ave Shore design store front signage for your windows?  Well I'd love to help spruce your identity :)  Feel free to contact me here @ 3rd Ave Shore

Mahalo Lanikai Bath & Body and Global Village,

Sam