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Asbury Park, NJ, United States
My name is Jenny. I am an artist/designer from The New Jersey shore...about 45 mins from N.Y.C. Together with my boyfriend/best friend/partner in crime (Aaron) I have been designing and painting furniture and home accessories for over 16 years! Our designs have graced the pages of some of our favorite magazines such as Country Living, Country Home, Woman's Day decorating ideas, Design New Jersey, Romantic Homes, Somerset Studio, Somerset Life, Where Women Cook, and The New York Times Magazine. As well as published in Country Living's Merry And Bright, and Tara Frey's Blogging For Bliss and Cheryl & Griffith Day's Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook. We have been lucky enough to work with some of the most amazing designers and decorators in the Tri state area, and beyond, and have earned a long list of celebrity clients! Our apt is filled to the brim with all things vintage bakery and Holiday. I try to bake as often as my pocket book will allow! Oh...and I am addicted to vintage paper mache rabbits! REALLY! Want to become a collector of our art? Visit the shop: http://everydayisaholiday.bigcartel.com/

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Creativity By the Sea...



I have been dying to spill the beans on this!! Oh my gosh!! Ok ok...I can't give all the info just yet, since we are still waiting for the site to launch. I'm pretty sure we'll be all up and running within the next two weeks! Eeek! So save those pennies and mark those calendars!! :)

Ok so here are some beans for ya! :

MARCH 23- 25 2012


Join us for a weekend that promises to provide boundless creativity and an unbelievable array
of workshops! Your experience at this new and exciting retreat will be enhanced by the location…Ocean Grove. This quaint,Victorian, seashore town will awaken your artistic senses while providing a relaxing atmosphere with the Atlantic Ocean at
your doorstep.

On Saturday and Sunday, a variety of workshops are scheduled, with talented
and experienced Instructors, who will provide the tools to shape you skills
into a rewarding finished project. Classroom settings will transport you to a
new level of creativity by expanding on previous experiences, exploring new
techniques and mediums and also bringing out your hidden talents.

On Friday evening, a Welcome Reception for all Instructors, attendees and Ocean Grove
participating business owners is scheduled from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Saturday evening a Vendor Night is planned, where you and the public will be able to purchase products from instructors, artists, artisans and suppliers.

You will find a list of participating Inns, Bed and Breakfasts and Guest Houses. All are offering special rates for the weekend, and many include a delicious, homemade breakfast. Everything is within walking distance, as Ocean Grove occupies only one square mile. There are also many shops and restaurants located in our lovely, picturesque downtown area. Our location is easily accessible by public transportation with NJ Transit to Asbury Park or Academy Bus, directly to Ocean Grove.

If all of this peaks your interest and sparks your creative energy... mark your calendar for a weekend event in 2012 that will put an end to your
winter boredom!!


Ahhh!! I am just buzzing from excitement! Ocean Grove is pretty much our hometown. We grab coffee and scones and CUPCAKES there all time. I've blogged about Ocean Grove Bake Shoppe more than a few times! And if you are a long time reader you also know about the O.G. Flea! Which draws thousands!

This retreat is going to be so so fabulous! So unique and super fun! And being that it is our hood...we are totally down with adding a special antiquing/sight seeing day, for any of you gals willing to extend the party! :) Ohh and ummm...let me add that we are under an hour from NYC!! So things could really get F.U.N!!! :)

I really was bursting, and am so so glad I was able to give you guys a lil sneaky peek! :) Cannot wait to show you our classes!! Stay tuned!!

In other news...working on a Super Duper cute Christmas kit that totally brings back childhood memories! Think...Colorforms & Dollhouses! ahh!! :)
xoxo Jenny

16 comments:

Cheryl said...

YAY!!! WOWIE!!! Sounds FANTaStiC!!! So excited to hear more details!!! Very much looking forward to it!!
When you have vendor information available, please let me know the details...
I can not wait to see the Christmas kit!!! Will be looking out for it!!
Did I say YAY!!!!
xoxoxoxo
CHeryl;-0

Grace said...

super eeek! I can't wait I can't!!! lol Grace xoox

jacqueline said...

Dearest sweet jenny, how AWESOME is this!! Everything mention here in this blog post really pull my heart strings! A retreat with you and Aaron, what more can a girl ask for! :)I just wish i stay a little closer. Have a beautiful weekend and love to you and yours!

psforma said...

Sounds awesome
Cannot wait
Peggy

psforma said...

Cannot wait
Big hugs
Peggy

Lisa said...

Oh My Jenny I think my head is going to explode!!! I am so excited you really have no idea! I'm going to Ocean Grove tomorrow with my little girlies. My art is the Main Avenue Galleria and Ocean Grove is one of our favorite places ever. I'm never able to go to any art retreats because there always too far away and I don't want to leave my little mermaids for too long but this is perfect. I can't wait to hear every detail!xoxoxoxo
Lisa

francine said...

This sounds awesome Jenny, I really hope I can make it. xoxo

pink*cherub*moon said...

Jenny, this sounds fabulous! The town is gorgeous too - look at those sweet houses! Can't wait to hear more about this exciting event! Hugs, Leena

tami said...

Hi Jenny...look forward to hearing more. How fun!
xo Tami

Sleepy Hollow Craft Company said...

Jenny! Look at you! I am so excited to hear more about this :) It looks like it is going to be one heck of a trip~pink houses and crfaty times...what more could I ask for??? yay!

Evelyn said...

Can't WAIT! Almost scheduled myself for something else that weekend. So glad you announced now so I can save the date!

Carla Gizzi said...

Sounds Fabulous Jenny!!!!Ocean Grove is the super sweet little spot to welcome all of your creative ideas!! Its just perfect! Looking forward to hearing lots more about it...Can't wait! Have fun with the planning. :) xoxo

Angel Hugs said...

Hi Jenny!!! Would love to come! Will get Aaron's girl Pammy to come as well lol!!!It's in our territory this time!! NJ girls rock!!! LOL!

Charla Marion Pavlik said...

Keep me posted, eventually I am going to make one of these amazing retreats all our artist friends are doing.

susi said...

aaah - can't wait for it! love ocean grove and I will be there!

Lisa Loria said...

Looks Dreamy!!! How totally fun!
Boy, would I LOVE to swing that!
Hugs!
Lisa