About Us

I'm Shari, owner and artist of Beach Grass Cottage. 
I admit it-- I am a self-proclaimed beach girl and shore lover!  It probably started growing up on a lake in Michigan, being less than a hours drive to the pristine beaches of Lake Michigan.  Lots of trips to the beach with friends!

Then, something happened that cemented my love of the sea.  My family began vacationing on Anna Maria Island, on Florida's Gulf Coast, and I was officially hooked!  My parents bought a condo there and became snowbirds, and I began yearning for my already frequent visits to the shores of AMI. Crossing those bridges was like coming home; still is today.

My mom and I fell into the crazy habit of getting up in the early am, before the sunrise, and getting to the beach to "get the big ones" before the other beachcombers arose.  My family just shook their heads.  Often, our diligence was rewarded, bringing home a bounty of gorgeous shells, sea glass, and prizes washed in to the shore.  Every day was fueled by the thrill of the hunt!  I was hooked on seashells and the sea forever!

Beach Grass Cottage is located in Michigan, near the pristine beaches and resort communities of Lake Michigan, home of die-hard beach dwellers, killer sand dunes, casual lakeshore cottage living, and the most gorgeous sunsets on the planet!