About Coastal Ave.

Hi! I’m Averey — the founder, designer, and creative heart behind Coastal Ave. Design, a coastal-inspired lifestyle brand rooted in Newport, Rhode Island. What began as a passion project in my tiny Newport apartment first found its footing on Etsy, where I connected with customers from all over through my original designs. Today, Coastal Ave. has grown into a full creative studio, product line, and community-centered brand. While I continue to share select pieces on Etsy, this website is now the primary home for new releases, exclusive designs, and the full Coastal Ave. experience.

🌟 How It All Started

Thanks to the support of customers, retailers, and local communities across the country, Coastal Ave. has grown far beyond its beginnings into an established, community-driven brand.

What started as a small Etsy shop quickly evolved into something much bigger — built on meaningful connections, thoughtful design, and a shared love for coastal places that feel like home.

🛍 What Coastal Ave. Is Today

Today, Coastal Ave. is a New England–inspired lifestyle brand offering a thoughtfully curated mix of products, including:

  • Art prints & matchbox illustrations

  • Apparel (t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats)

  • Candles

  • Totes, coasters & accessories

  • Custom artwork & commissions

  • Seasonal collections & coastal home goods

Each piece is created with intention — rooted in nostalgia, coastal charm, and storytelling.

📈 How Coastal Ave. Has Grown

With continued support from customers and retail partners, Coastal Ave. has grown into:

  • 1,6 00+ Etsy sales

  • 200+ five-star reviews

  • Hundreds of custom orders

  • Dozens of wholesale partnerships with boutiques throughout New England and coastal towns beyond

  • Multiple pop-ups, holiday markets, and in-person events

  • A recognizable product line rooted in place and nostalgia

  • And a loyal, community-driven customer base that continues to shape the brand

That growth gave me the confidence to take Coastal Ave. full-time and expand beyond a single platform. While Etsy remains an important discovery channel, this website is now the primary home for new releases, exclusive designs, and limited collections — all shared directly from me to you.


🛒 Where You Can Find Coastal Ave.

In addition to shopping online, Coastal Ave. is proudly carried by boutique retailers across New England and beyond, including:

Newport, RI:
Little Chateau · Atlantic Attic · Matriarch · Thryn Boutique · The Sock Market

Boston, MA:
Mamma Maria’s L’Angolino Gift Shop · Harry & Lou

Montauk, NY:
Montauk Mainstay

Nantucket, MA:
Stephanie’s Boutique

I also collaborate with select retailers on exclusive seasonal drops and custom-designed collections.

🎪 Pop-Ups & Events

Connecting directly with customers is one of my favorite parts of running Coastal Ave.. I regularly participate in:

  • Pop-up markets & artisan fairs

  • Holiday shows & seasonal markets

  • Brand collaborations & community events

You may have seen Coastal Ave. at the Newport Broadway Street Fair, The Sheapard's Run Holiday Market, The Gardiner House Holiday Fete, or at other seasonal markets throughout Rhode Island.

🎨 Custom Work & Client Projects

Beyond my product line, I collaborate with individuals and businesses on:

  • Custom matchbox prints

  • Wedding & event artwork

  • Home & building illustrations

  • Branding & logo design

  • Packaging design

  • Social media & marketing graphics

My approach blends storytelling, emotion, and intentional design, creating work that feels personal and meaningful.

🌿 My Design Style

My work is often described as coastal, timeless, vintage-inspired, and heartfelt.

Whether I’m designing products or branding for small businesses, my goal is always the same:
to create work that sparks connection and celebrates the places we love.

🎓 My Background

  • Marist College — B.A. in Communications (Advertising & PR)

  • Minor in Graphic Design

  • Currently pursuing my M.A. in Marketing at Marist

  • Professional experience in marketing, design, and brand development

  • Freelance designer for small businesses, nonprofits, and lifestyle brands

  • Deeply involved in the Newport creative and small business community

💙 Thank You

Coastal Ave. exists because of the incredible support from customers, friends, and the New England community. Whether you’ve been here since the early Etsy days or you’re discovering my work for the first time — I’m truly grateful.

Here’s to creating, connecting, and celebrating the coastal places that feel like home.

— Averey “Ave.” Homer
Founder & Designer, Coastal Ave. Design