We went on a quick vacation, as we do yearly, to the New Jersey area to celebrate my MIL’s birthday. I started making this linen bath towel set for myself and then realized that I need a gift so hey! There we go. I love this linen and I am really pleased to gift this and make more for myself and —gift some to others.
We had a good trip other than Mr F having trouble driving with knee pain and I ended up driving most of the way and then most of the time there. So, while he was resting under the influence of ibuprofen and tylenol , I excused myself to visit the local fabric store. This fabric store Stitch and Sew Center is so fabulous. It is the most exciting fabric store that I have ever been in….not having been to anything in NYC.
I could spend hours and hours here! But, I had a list and I pretty much stuck with it.
I have plans…..
We also enjoy a sushi place in the area as well…
Ikko is located in Brick, NJ. It is a definite destination for our trips.
Beach time was questionable due to storms in the area..
We were only on the board walk during this storm as everyone on the beach was asked to leave due to lighting…
The next day we went to Bradley Beach (recommended by my sister-in-law) and it was glorious — no parking issues, no too much sand to slug thru to get to water. And not too crowded.
It was so nice…..sand in my toes and salt water up my nose…
On our way back to Virginia we happened into a rest area and I loved this find…
Now that we are home and enjoying our little area of the world I am delighted with these beautiful blooms next to my deck.
Happy summer holiday to those in this realm of life…..Charlottesville, VA was mostly peaceful this year. I have much to be grateful for!!!
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So glad you got a bit of a break in hopefully a cooler place! Didn’t even think there might have been fabric along the way. FABRIC in piles and rows and… oh, my!! How did you ever manage to be so disciplined?! (Rhetorical question!) That bright cotton(?) on the top looks wonderful – can’t wait to see what you have in mind for it. And sooo grateful your weekend was quiet this year. Thank goodness! xx
Ha! I get so overwhelmed in that fabric store that it is easier to not buy. But, I love to wander the isles looking and touching. This was my third time there.
Ah, yes! A good bit of retail fabric therapy – touching & feasting on textures & colors! One of the things I miss down here. BTW, hope Mister’s knee is feeling better.
I’m back catching up on reading blogs, don’t think I’ll ever proper catch up but lovely to see you more well, and what you’re up. I’m shocked at how restrained you were in that amazing fabric shop!
Oops, should say lovely to see you’re well 🙄