Marilyn Sunderland's Beautifully Carved Gourds

During these months of September, October and November,

we love to decorate our homes with all the autumnal favorites:

pumpkins, leaves and gourds.

Artist Marilyn Sunderland takes gourds to the highest level

by carving them and then applying paint or stain.

Each one is a handcrafted work of art!

Prepare to be wowed!

Find more art by Marilyn Sunderland Studio on her website.

Memories of September in Ocean City, New Jersey

This September, I spent some time vacationing at the Jersey shore-

particularly Ocean City, New Jersey, known as America's greatest family resort.

What a perfect time to be there with summer crowds back home and back to school!

Morning bike rides on the boardwalk were wonderful!

Perfect pit-stop.

A windy walk on the beach!

Such a delicious seafood dinner at The Crab Trap!

You can read more about it here.

Johnson's Popcorn - nothing like it!

I can't resist gelato!

Successful shopping spree.

No doubt, our favorite eatery!

Already looking forward to next year!

Brighten Your Day with Katrin Moye's Cheerful Ceramics

I'd think waking up to breakfast served in these ceramic pieces

will no doubt leave you smiling and feeling optimistic about the day ahead!

How about a mug of coffee that wishes you a cheery 

"Good Morning!" with its lovely colors and patterns?

Katrin Moye of Nottingham, UK is the creator of each piece.

She enjoys the process of hand-throwing the clay into simple forms,

then painting them with natural motifs like trees, leaves, and snowflakes. 

Such talent, wouldn't you agree?

Here's Katrin's Facebook page.

Images used with direct permission from Katrin Moye.

Fabulous Seafood at Somers Point, New Jersey's Crab Trap Restaurant

In Somers Point, NJ, just before you cross over the 9th St. Bridge into Ocean City,

is The Crab Trap Restaurant, a terrific place to eat fresh seafood!

Since I'm a true fan of crab cakes, their sign pulled me right in.

 Their dinner menu was full of wonderful possibilities.

Also consider the 3 p.m.-5 p.m. twilight menu. 😉

The crispy crab cakes with chardonnay cream sauce were fantastic!

The "Second Mate" broiled combination platter was divine!

 No other word but decadent!

You might enjoy sitting out by the water at their deck bar!

The Crab Trap

2 Broadway

Somers Point, NJ

Highly recommended by this food critic at My Paisley World!

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