Family traditions, familiar faces, the smell of fresh baked goods - the holidays truly are the most wonderful time of the year.
But who says the holidays have to involve freezing temperatures, heavy coats, and a forecast full of snow?
Sometimes, a change of scenery is exactly what the season needs. Trading snowmen for sandcastles, pine trees for palm trees, and chilly mornings for a little sunshine can be the start of something pretty special.
That's the idea behind New Traditions, our holiday collection inspired by the vibrant colors and unmistakable energy of Miami's coast.
This season, we're introducing two limited-edition Shibumi Shade colorways, Biscayne Tide and South Beach Sunset, each available in both Classic and Mini. Inspired by the electric blues, warm sunsets, and colorful character of South Florida, they're a little reminder that the holidays can look however you want them to.
And if that means spending Christmas with your toes in the sand? We certainly won't argue.
A family enjoys the beach under a Classic Shibumi Shade in Biscayne Tide.
Biscayne Tide: A Little Miami Magic
There's a certain time of day in Miami when the colors seem almost too good to be real.
The water catches the changing light, shifting between brilliant shades of blue, while the sky takes on streaks of pink and purple as the sun makes its way toward the horizon. It's the kind of view that makes you stop whatever you're doing and take it all in.
And when the sun goes down, the colors don't disappear. They just move a few blocks inland, where the neon lights of Ocean Drive illuminate Miami's iconic Art Deco buildings in shades of pink, blue, and everything in between.
That's the inspiration behind Biscayne Tide.
With bold pink and electric blue panels, this limited-edition colorway captures both sides of Miami's colorful personality: the natural beauty of Biscayne Bay and the unmistakable energy of South Beach.
It's bright, a little unexpected, and impossible to miss against a backdrop of white sand and blue water.
Pairs well with: Our Shibumi Chair in Sky for a beach setup that looks right at home along Ocean Drive.
A dad and his boys are hanging out on the beach under a Classic Shade in South Beach Sunset.
South Beach Sunset: Golden Hour, All Day Long
If you've ever watched the sun set over South Florida, you know the colors have a way of sticking with you.
Warm oranges stretch across the sky, turquoise water catches the last of the afternoon light, and the palms along the shoreline turn into silhouettes against the fading sun.
It's a color combination that feels distinctly Miami. And once you start looking for it, you'll notice those bright oranges and ocean-inspired greens everywhere, from colorful storefronts to the beach gear scattered along the sand.
South Beach Sunset brings that same energy to the shoreline.
With vibrant orange and turquoise-green panels, this limited-edition colorway takes inspiration from the warmth of a Miami sunset and the brilliant colors of the water below.
It's a little piece of golden hour you can bring along for the whole day, whether you're settling in for an afternoon by the ocean or squeezing in one more beach trip before the year ends.
Pairs well with: Our Shibumi Chair in Sea for a colorful setup that feels like an extension of the coastline.
New Traditions Start Here
The holidays have a funny way of filling up before we even realize it. Between travel plans, shopping lists, family gatherings, and everything else the season brings, it's easy to spend more time preparing for the holidays than actually enjoying them.
Maybe this year, the best gift you can give yourself is a little room to slow down.
A morning walk along the water instead of another trip to the mall. An afternoon spent with family under the shade instead of rushing from one obligation to the next. A holiday tradition that starts with a beach towel, a good chair, and nowhere else you need to be.
Because the best traditions aren't always the ones we've followed for years. Sometimes, they're the ones we decide to start.
So wherever you're spending the holidays, here's to finding a little more sunshine, making a few new memories, and giving yourself something to look forward to.
New colors. New places. New traditions.
Explore Biscayne Tide and South Beach Sunset, available in Classic and Mini, at shibumishade.com.
