This is us -- we are very beach-oriented and wanted to create an atmosphere similar to that.

The King Lear Experience.

People are curious about what?s back here, ... People keep coming back -- if you like it, you will be back.

We want our customers to have fun.

My wife represents the tasteful, I?m the tacky, ... We feed off each other?s ideas about what merchandise to include, and I am always in the back thinking of whimsical things to make.

Oftentimes my work will be purchased hours after it is made.

If you can?t find something here, you can?t find it anywhere, ... There?s a pirate in everyone!

This area was previously a hotel and after an arson incident a few years ago, (they) had the idea to reconstruct and open new stores.

We hope to see more Tastefully Tackys down the road. I go by the theory of reciprocity - if we are accommodating to our customers, they will give us something back in return.