Gallery Of Travel

Who doesn't love the 4th of July? Good ol' Independence Day...the Summeriest day of Summer.

 And for me and Aaron it usually means a night down in Point Pleasant beach preceded by an evening filled with delish boardwalk treats...thick cut french fries, sausage and peppers, fresh squeezed lemonade, ice cream, and all varieties of fried wonderment. Living on the Jersey Shore we've got our pick of about a dozen amazing fireworks displays in every town along the coast...we just might be a little spoiled. 

But this year we're going a bit more low key. Instead of a group of us driving down the shore a few miles to one of the big bustling boardwalks in Pt. Pleasant or Asbury Park, we're going to stick real close to home and walk the four blocks up to the beach right here in town. After about a 15 year absence we're now living back in our little home town and we'd like to celebrate the 4th right here this year.  

I love everything about the 4th. Everyone is in a celebratory state of mind and summer is officially in full swing. I've gathered some beautiful bits of fun and fashion that are sure to put you in a festive mood.  

Ok, to start with I'd like to show you a tiny glimpse of paradise...also known as : Paula's vintage camper named "Mary Lou"

I adore this 1950's inspired "Soda Fountain" dress! 

Glittery stars are an all time fave! Giant Dwarf's creations make me so so happy!

Loving this vintage Catherinholm Lotus bowl!

Ohh take me to the boardwalk! ...with this La Sardina Camera in tow! The photos these toy-like cuties take are just magical! 

This print...wow, for me there's way more here than meets the eye. The sights, sounds, scents, and spirits an image like this conjures up! Magic.

My happyplace, my little slice of heaven...it's quite simple really: A vintage beach motel way down the Jersey Shore...unchanged from it's Golden Age hey day...the feeling of walking right into a picture perfect postcard past. Yes, please book a reservation for two.

Me and Aaron both wish you all a super fun and utterly safe 4th of July. I'd love to hear about your traditions in your own neck of the woods. A Happy Summer to All!!

xo, Jenny 

Summer is here! And if you know me, you know that I prefer my walks on the beach late in the evening. When Mr. Sunshine has called it a day and only his afterglow remains. Days are best spent indoors, A/C pumping, ice pops in hand! When I think of summer, I think of crafting. I mean, yes I think of crafting all year round, but for me summer means PROJECTS. Finally doing all the stuff I've back burnered...or endeavoring to take on tasks that require a longer range focus. Perfect to stretch out over a couple weeks of long summer days. 

Or just doing silly day projects. I have so many great memories of summer camp, and choosing to spend my days in the craft cabin. Walking up to the supply table, my eyes wide and my mind racing with possibilities...grabbing pipe cleaners, beads, paints, glitter, feathers, ribbons, yarn, wood bits, fabric...then sitting with friends that I had just met that week...sharing ideas...making gifts for each other, and secret gifts to be left in each other's cabins later on. 

I love the idea of choosing special projects just for summer. Probably because of my long history with summer crafting I find the projects and the whole process a bit more magical. I absolutely love those old timey General Stores that can only be found in seashore towns. Where they still carry paint by number kits, lanyard, embroidery hoops, and pot holder kits. Stuff that's only for sale during the vacation season    ...sold to a captive audience....some of the packaging bearing tell tale signs of being there for over a decade.

Here are some super fun projects that I'd LOVE to make this summer! Thought you may want to join in the fun! :)

Above, is a tutorial for Bath Tub Whoopie Pies! Do you get more fun or cute? Such great gifties too! I'm looking forward to making a batch of these! They'll look so so sweet in a jar! They make me think of Hershey Park, Pennsylvania. Home of Hershey's Chocolate and a whole world of chocolate themed stuff. I vow to give their Chocolate Spa a try one day.

I adore these handwritten recipe tea towels to bits and bits! I have hundreds and hundreds of hand written recipe cards and notebooks collected over the years, and this would be so much fun to do! So up my alley!

Another adorable little project from my crazy talented and beyond sweet friend Amy Powers. "Making Memory Candles" by transferring vintage (or new) images onto candle holders using transparent contact paper. You could really go so many ways with this! I adore the beach goers in the photo! Such a happy couple! I know I'll be making a bunch of these!

Do you have any crafty projects planned for this summer? I'd love to hear about them! Leave a comment/link!  :)

Happy Creating guys!

xo Jenny