Waves Pick Up Before Storm
Waves moved into Compo this afternoon as sustained winds increased. Winds will continue to increase through the evening, reaching sustained speeds of 30 MPH, with gusts up to 60 MPH, through daybreak. Click here for full report on the forecasted storm. Photo by Joshua Deitch for The Westport Local Press.
Christmas Spirit on the Water
A windsurfer got into the holiday spirit today as the incoming storms created ideal weather for the sport along the coast.
Bel Mondo: a Home Away from Home while Shopping Local
Last minute shoppers are happy to find a home-away-from-home at Bel Mondo home center at 993 Post Road East, across from Starbucks. The shop is locally owned by Heidi Thrun, who started the business eight years ago to blend her passion for interior design and wanting to give customers a warm, inviting place to shop and decorate their own homes. Thrun said she was inspired by her mother’s 45 year run of owning her own design business, and is grateful for the support of locals supporting other locally owned shops like hers. “Without the support of the community, I think a lot of the local shops wouldn’t be here still” she said regarding the Spring season, which closed her shop for three months. “We’re all really grateful.”
Bel Mondo, 993 Post Road East, will be open today until 3:30 today for any last minute shoppers, and online at belmondowestport.com.
Christmas Eve Sunrise Before the Storm
Gulls were flying this morning at Compo Beach as many got in their last walks on the sand before this evening’s. Photo by Carolyn Doan for The Westport Local Press.