SUMMERHOUSE ANTIQUES

Joanna Madden and her mom, Kathe Van Harte, co own  Summerhouse, an antique shop in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Joanna's beautiful home was recently featured in the February issue of Country Living Magazine. This issue has been one of my very favorites of the year so far. I am in the middle of redecorating with neutrals and this issue was all about the simple beauty of white.  Joanna and her mom were both at the Lucketts fair with their fabulous finds and wares. My mom bought some really interesting old white cue balls to sit in a bowl and I bought one of Joanna's fantastic bracelets made from vintage findings. Their booth was really fun to look at and I really wish that I had taken more pictures than I did.

This is the actual bracelet that I wore straight out of the tent. It looked great with my new summer scarf from the Loft.

I loved how they displayed old softballs and balls of twine and string in glass jars. Yes, I said softballs! Who would have ever thought to do this! Not me! I have tons of these. This was my sport growing up. I played fast pitch, competitively from the time I was in the 6th grade to graduating from high school. I didn't want to play in college but my sister played at Auburn for a year until she got tired of it too! I guess I'll have to pull them out of the shed and put them to use again in a whole new way.

The merchandising ability in this tent was fantastic as well. There was such an eclectic mix of so many different items but they were all neutral and looked amazing together.

I love their style, every last bit of it. I am happy they will be at the Country Living Fair in October. This will be my next excursion with my mom and my sister for my birthday. This time we will be able to drive so we can bring home the goods!
Have a great and safe Memorial Weekend!