Chris and Stacy Rule’s Blue Space (405 Main St., Greenport, 631-333-2112) is a curated collection of coastal vibes, from the paddleboards lining the ceiling, to the cases of sunglasses, to the intoxicating mix of scents from the store’s home and body products.
But waterways were definitely in the couple’s DNA. Stacy’s family owns the Flying Point stores on the South Fork and, after a four-year stint living in Hong Kong, the couple moved back to the States in 2014 and opened the Greenport shop as an outpost of the family brand. In 2020, the Rules decided to strike out on their own and relaunched the shop as Blue Space.
They’ve spent more than 10 years winnowing their brands to fit their vision for the store: eco-conscious inventory carefully selected for its quality and soft, moveable materials.
“We actually met [on the East End] and I fell in love with it out here,” says Chris. “We’re in a great spot.”
1. Birkenstock Arizona Big Buckle sandals in Pure Sage, $170 The classic Birk sandal gets a modern upgrade with oversized hardware and nubuck leather in a new light-green sage color. The suede lining and contoured cork-latex footbeds conform to your soles over time, creating custom support for lasting comfort.
2. Ray-Ban Jack sunglasses, arista gold finish, $187 Protect your eyes in style with these classic sunglasses. The metal wire frames come in standard and narrow sizes and the nose pads are adjustable, while the lenses feature a gradient tint and provide 100% UV protection.
3. Free People midi dress, $168 This flowy pure-cotton dress from Free People is
perfect for a stroll along the beach or to meet friends for brunch.
4. Landyachtz dinghy coffin skateboard, $149.99 This lightweight, flashy board is suitable for all ages. The coffin shape of the seven-ply maple deck makes cruising a breeze, while the nimble trucks and wide wheels let you cover whatever your route throws at you.
5. Vuori Cruise boardshort, $74 Vuori’s commitment to earth-friendly materials and ethical supply chains make these shorts a choice you can feel good about. Each quick-dry pair is made with four to five recycled plastic bottles.
6. Sand Cloud towel, large, $68 These towels are made from 100% organic Turkish cotton. The sand-shedding fabric feels light and airy next to the skin and is designed to dry three times faster than a traditional terrycloth towel. A portion of Sand Cloud’s profits go toward marine conservation.
