08/21/2026
Joe and Sara first came into my life as interior design clients at Briteside Interior Design when I designed their farmhouse in Malvern, PA. They were referred to me by my other interior design clients, Mariam and David, whose Harvey Cedars beach house I designed last year. After visiting LBI several times and falling in love with the island, Joe and Sara began thinking about what it would be like to have a beach house of their own.
Last month we looked at over a dozen properties in one day, and after a long, fun afternoon of exploring the island, we found THE ONE while taking a walk down to the bay to take in the view before heading home.
There it was, just sitting there with a For Sale sign. “What’s up with THAT one,” Joe asked? I called the listing agent and since we were standing right in front of it, she gave us permission to walk through. We walked in and Joe immediately lit up. Sara fell in love with it, too. “THE VIEWS! I can have my coffee right here,” she said. So we ran the numbers, submitted our offer, and now it’s officially their Home Beach Home!
I couldn’t be happier for Joe and Sara. I have had the good fortune of watching them make their farmhouse dreams come true, and now their beach house dreams have come true, too. Getting to be a part of both chapters has been such a privilege and a blessing. Most of all, I’m so excited for them to create years of beach memories with their kids, Sam and Lily, and spend quality time together in a place they now call their own.
A special thank you to listing agent Maryanne Elsaesser, attorney Gerry Traynor, Julie Cantalupo of Elite Title Group, advisors Derrick Goodenow and Joe Giorgio, and Matthew Horan from US Bank. It’s been an honor and pleasure working with you all. Congratulations Joe, Sara, Sam and Lily!