You know what it’s like being near the beach: Your relaxation factor goes up; your blood pressure goes down. Your to-do list gets shorter, and your attention span gets longer. Your tally of pet peeves gets smaller; your need for good weather and a dependable way to schlep your stuff gets bigger.

The craftsmen at Seaside Designs in Marblehead know this all too well. After all, they literally live at the beach. So who better to whip up durable beach totes and bucket bags in fresh, bright patterns (orange starfish, navy oyster shells, yellow and lime-green polka dots) that evoke sunny mornings and windy sailing trips?

Sure, these babies are pretty, but they’re also unusually practical: The nautically inspired canvas collection comes with plenty of exterior pockets for shades, books, SPF, and anything else you need to keep handy.

Just promise us it won’t be your to-do list.

Available online at seasidedesignsofmarblehead.com.