Gay Pride in Asbury Park

Come to Asbury Park this weekend and celebrate Gay Pride. All are welcome, there are events going on all weekend. Come to Cookman Ave. to dine and shop. (don't forget to drop by my store, Under the Sun Furnishings, in the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. store 17 on the lower level) For more information CLICK HERE!
If you can't make it to Asbury then you can check out my website....CLICK HERE!

Memorial Day Weekend in the Downtown of Asbury Park!

Comin' down to the Jersey Shore for the weekend? It's a bit chilly for the beach isn't it? That doesn't matter when your downtown in the city by the sea, on Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park. Many shops will be having sales and staying open late. The streets should be buzzin'! On Sunday you could shop, dine and be entertained by street performers!! If you're in the neighborhood, buzz on by my shop, Under the Sun Furnishings, in the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. store 17 on the lower level. Mention this blog and receive an extra 10% off! If for some unfortunate reason you can't make it to Asbury Park, then check out my website at www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com. Enter the code thnx1 at checkout and receive 20% off!
For more info on Asbury Park, go to www.asburyparkchamber.com.

Mother's Day in Asbury Park

Looking for something a little different to do this Mother's Day....why not check out Asbury Park. You can take mom out for a nice brunch at any one of the great eateries in the downtown area or just stroll Cookman Ave and check out some of the great shops and boutiques. If you and mom plan to sleep in that day, then there's always "Dinner and a Movie" at Mattison Park, on Mattison Ave. in the downtown area of Asbury Park. This week they are showing "Chicago". Mom would love that! (Click here to check out the schedule and location).
Don't forget to get there a little early so you can check out the shopping. (most shops close at 5:00 on Sunday) Come by and visit me at my shop.....Under the Sun Furnishings in the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. Store 17 on the lower level, ...downtown Asbury Park.

First Saturday ....Already!

Wow...time flies....I can't believe that First Saturday Asbury Park is already upon us again. Don't forget to come and shop and dine till all hours of the night in Downtown Asbury Park! In the shops you will find great sales and usually great snacks and beverages....just enough to whet your appetite....leave room for dinner and desert at one of your favorite eateries on Cookman Ave.
Don't forget to come to Under the Sun Furnishings in the Shoppes at the Arcade....658 Cookman Ave. Store 17 on the lower level, Asbury Park!!! Check out the extra parking on Lake Ave and enter the Shoppes at the Arcade at 633 Lake Ave.
If you can't make it to the downtown...you can always check us out as www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com.

Gay Bowling Tonight...almost forgot!

Check it out...Tonight at 7:00 pm Gay Bowling at the Asbury Lanes. Community bowling for everyone at every level. There's door prizes and the most fun part...the DJ. The Asbury Lanes is a very unique bowling alley. You have to check it out!
Don't forget to visit the downtown area of Asbury Park, Cookman Ave. on your way to the bowling alley. There you will find great dining and terrific shopping! Come and visit me at my shop, Under the Sun Furnishings, Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman ave. store 17, (lower level), Asbury Park.
Can't make it to the downtown....then check out my site at www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com.

Celebrate Earth Day!!

Celebrate Earth Day now and for the rest of the month! Do the right thing and buy vegan, animal friendly, earth friendly, recycled inner tube handbags by English Retreads.
We are offering 20% off and free shipping to the continental USA.
Check out pocket books like the Beetle that is lined in your choice of colored fabric.

Looking for something a little smaller then check out the English Retreads Coupe.



You may also be interested in the cute purse called the English Retreads Roadster.




All English Retreads products are made from recycled rubber inner tubes right here in the USA. A purchase you can definitely feel good about!

Another Great Weekend In Store for Asbury Park

There's always something to do in Asbury Park, NJ. Even when there's not...there's shopping and dining and partying. This weekend you can come to town and check out photographer David Brown at 605 Cookman Ave and check out his work of Asbury Park.
We also carry some local art by somewhat local photographers at our store Under the Sun Furnishings in the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. Store 17 on the lower level.
When you're done shopping on Cookman you can hop down to the Convention Hall at 6pm and check out the girls Roller Derby. You can check out the details here.
If you are in town on Sunday you can check out Dinner and a Movie at Mattion Park. They will be showing the movie "Rent" at 7pm. So there is plenty of time for shopping before hand.
If you can't get into town this weekend you can always do some shopping at www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com

Garden State Film Festival ..and more!

Looking for something to do this weekend....look no more...Come to Asbury Park in New Jersey and check out the Garden State Film Festival. It starts today and goes on through Sunday. On top of that... it's First Saturday in Asbury Park. So what does that mean exactly...well...that means you can shop, dine and catch some interesting independent films and party late into the night! Many if not all of the shop owners int the downtown area (Cookman Ave.) will be staying open late, some until 11:00, for your late night shopping pleasure. Come down to my shop at 658 Cookman Ave. store 17 and get some movie snacks and wine and check out some of our repro movie posters and other sale items.
Check out the film schedule and location HERE
If you can't make it to Asbury Park then check out www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com for Earthday Specials and other cool items

New Asbury Park / Tillie Items

Remember "save Tillie"? You know who Tillie is, that funny faced guy or image that was on the side of the Palace Amusements in Asbury Park, NJ. So many people worked really hard to try to save and preserve that building and that goofy image. Now you can let Tillie save you!! Or save your furniture....I know....corny, right. Well anyway...check out our new Tillie Coaster Tiles and Asbury Park postcard coaster tiles. They are available on our website and in our brick and mortar store, Under the Sun Furnishings, 658 Cookman Ave., store 17, Asbury Park, NJ.

Great Shopping in Town this Weekend!

We are having a spring sale this weekend at the Shoppes at the Arcade. Don't forget to come by my store, #17 on the lower level. Just a reminder, there is plenty of parking on Lake Ave. Just enter the Shoppes at 633 Lake Ave. You can't miss it, just look for the Shoppes at the Arcade sign at the top of the building!

This just in.....we've recently added this item to our website. It's the Milan Puff Chair by Chicago Textile Corp. It comes in a wide choice of fabrics and you can choose between two wood finishes for the frame. This has to be the most comfortable chair my butt has ever been in!

Greek Restaurant in Asbury Park

I was finally able to go to eat at the new Greek restaurant that's right next to the Shoppes at the Arcade, where my store is. The restaurant is call Synaxis..by the Shore. I was sort of in a rush when I went because I had someone watching my store while my husband and I ate. I must say that what we had was great. We shared an appetizer Sampler for Two and had a couple of Heineken beers. We sat at the bar...the service was great and the bartender was super friendly. We were so stuffed...we actually had to take home part of the appetizer. Don't ask me what it was called....I just remember that it was the appetizer sampler for two. It consisted of calamari , (nice and tender) assorted cheeses, phyllo pastry with spinach and cheese, thinly sliced zucchini and eggplant that was battered and fried, stuffed grape leaves, flatbread wedges for dipping in the 3 assorted dipping sauces, Greek sausage and Greek meatballs. I think there were a few other things on the platter but I can't quite remember. There were some other very interesting items on the menu but because I had to work, I didn't want to over do it...otherwise I would have wanted to go straight to sleep.
This Friday night Synaxis is presenting Greek Night, live band and the bellydancer Sasha. They suggest that you make reservations. The phone number is 732-897-9700. They are located at 660 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
We are usually open until 8:00 pm so come do some shopping before you get stuffed.

Just a Quick Note

Had another great weekend! Didn't get to make it to Mattison Park
on Friday. Had to work late. That's a good thing though. Things are picking up in Asbury Park. Re-arranged the store to make room for some of this:

You are looking at our favorite Teak Root Bench and dome top curio cabinet.

We will be picking up some on Wednesday.

We have a new addition to our website.


It is the "No-Tip" Cylinder. It comes in two different sizes with a variety of fabrics to choose from.



It's a great addition to any room and provides extra seating when
you need it or with the optional tray, just pull it up and use it as an extra cocktail table.

Shopping, Dining, Dancing!

The past weekend went very well...We've acquired some new photographs for sale in our store by a somewhat local photographer of Asbury Park architectural elements. Of course you can't see them now...you have to come into the store to see them!!! Sunday was very busy. It was a little chilly out but it was dry and I guess people had cabin fever.
There are a few things happening in town this week. One thing of note: The Bros. Funk are playing at Mattison Park (located in the downtown area of Asbury Park on Mattison Ave.). Sounds like a good time to me. The show starts around 9:00. That gives you plenty of time to shop them dine and dance! If that doesn't float your boat then check out some of these happenings. But don't forget.....when your in town make sure to visit me at my store...Under the Sun Furnishings, located at the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. store 17, lower level, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Most of the shop owners stay open late on the weekend for your shopping and dining pleasure.

If you can't make it to town then you can always shop online at www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com.
Below is a new arrival to the site, something that I also carry in my brick and mortar store.
They are paper shade table lamps. They really put off a nice ambient light that works well in any room.

My Day Off

Well...so to speak. The store is usually closed on Tues. and Wed. but I'm usually working from home. Piles of papers to go through...tax time....working on the website (www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com)
cleaning house, all that fun stuff. While tooling around the web today, I found some pictures to share of Asbury Park, that sort of keeps one up-to-date on what's going on around here. Check them out...maybe you might want to add some of your own.

The Weekend in Asbury Park

The weekend went great! First Saturday in Asbury Park was a success in spite of the lighter crowd. March really came upon us so quickly....I'm not sure many people were aware that it was First Saturday. The people that did come out were great though. The entertainment was fun. The mayor jammed with some of the Asbury high school band members. At one point during the evening I could hear bagpipes coming from Cookman Ave. I was pretty busy at the time so I didn't get to go check it out but it sounded cool.
Sunday was a nice mellow day...a good day to recover from the night before. There was a Cat Show in town at the Convention Hall. I haven't heard any feedback from anyone that attended. I'm curious as to how that went. The St. Patrick's Day Parade was going on in Belmar. It was such a nice day, I'm sure many people were there. I did get the opportunity to meet a fellow blogger! Thanks for coming into the store...It was very cool to meet you. I'll be checkin' you out at Shellpile.

Get Ready...It's Friday!

Yay....it's Friday and that only means one thing....tomorrow is SATURDAY! First Saturday that is! Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park, NJ will be hoppin'. There will be music, wine, good eats and SHOPPING until at least 10:00 pm. Be sure to come by my store, Under the Sun Furnishings in the Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave., store 17 on the lower level. Don't forget..you can park on Lake Ave. and cut through to Cookman Ave. at the Shoppes at the Arcade (back entrance address is 633 Lake Ave.)
If you can't make it you can always check out my online store at "http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com", where you can see items like this one below:It is the unique wall decor by Pear Sun Designs. Shown is an image of the Brooklyn Bridge, taken from an antique postcard and applied to a stainless steel mesh canvas. It is also available on an aged brass mesh canvas. Either finish has a very uniquely sophisticated look.

Wednesday back to normal

Ok..it took a little work but my site is back to normal now. You can go to "http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com" and it will be just as it was if not better. It's still sort of a work in progress...a few more things to do...I did get my first review of a product. The one below:

This is the eco-friendly, animal friendly, recycled rubber inner tube handbag made by English Retreads. It's the Model T-Tote Luxe. It comes with a lining in the color of your choice. The colors offered are : pumpkin, apple green (shown above), black and quarry blue. The outside is always recycled inner tube black. Do your part and go "Green" with fashion.

It's Monday and the day could use some improvement!

There's always room for improvement! If you've noticed my website looks a little different and not in a way that I want it to look. There was a little problem when I did a hosting upgrade and things got all re-arranged. I'm waiting for tech. support to help me clear things up. You can still go to "http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com" but it won't look the same. It WILL get cleared up whether tech. support helps me or if I have to do it myself.
Cookman Ave. was quiet today. It was a good day to get other work done. Next weekend is 1st Saturday in Asbury Park. That is when all the stores stay open late and the street turns into a party. There will be a live band in our building, The Shoppes at the Arcade. We always have a great time. It seems that our customers do as well...could it be all the free flowing wine, the free snacks, or is it the great shopping experience all together? Who knows....it's just great fun!

Sunday Afternoon on Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park

It's the first sign that Spring is on it's way....people buzzing around on Cookman Ave. Attitudes NOT in need of adjustment, everyone obviously having fun on their shopping and dining excursion. And why not!!! Besides cooperation from the weather, Cookman Ave. has so much to offer. There are many great, unique and interesting shops and resturaunts. The Shoppes at the Arcade, where my store is located, has 10 retail shops. The Shoppes at the Arcade is located at 658 Cookman Ave. There is a back entrance at 633 Lake Ave., so if there is a problem parking on Cookman Ave., you can always park on Lake and cut through the building to Cookman. If you do you will be walking right past my store, which is #17. Don't forget to stop by and say hi and enjoy a unique shopping experience. If you can't make it to Asbury Park you can always check out my websiet at http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com .

Chicago Textile "No Tip" Foam Block

Now available online at "http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com" , as well as in my brick and mortar store, Under the Sun Furnishings LLC, is this terrific "No Tip" Block. It is made of high density foam and can be accompanied with a metal tray that serves as a table top or a base to make it very stable, or it can act as a connector so you can stack a few on top of each other. They can be used as tables, ottomans or just a unique decorative item. It comes in a variety of fabrics so it you can easily fit it into your existing decor.

A Bit of Everything for You and Your Home

There is a wide variety of items available for purchase in my online store. Here is one of my favorites.
This is the English Retreads Roadster. It is made from recycled rubber inner tubes right here in the USA. It is an eco-friendly, animal friendly, alternative for fashion forward minded people. It cleans very easily with a damp cloth and you don't have to worry about getting caught out in the rain because it's completely water proof. It is now available at "http://www.underthesunfurnishingsasburypark.com"

Got the website going

So to put it all in a nutshell ....after being in my storefront for a bit over a year ..I've decided it was time to do a website. Well...it's up and functioning. Just as I do in my store at 658 Cookman Ave., store 17, Asbury Park, NJ, I sell a bit of everything for you and your home. The actual store features more of an organic urban flare with some one of a kind and vintage retro items. The website will offer a different variety of items and the items in my brick and mortar store will also be available on the site by special request. Please check out the site at "http://www.underthesunfurnishingasburypark.com. "
Thanks!