The Cozy Side of Jersey: Yarn, Books, Local Shops & More | Slow Living Vlog

In today’s video, we’re going to Jersey 🤍 North Jersey is full of cozy, creative towns, and I’m taking you through some of my favorite spots. We're shopping yarn, books, ceramic supplies as well as slow fashion finds. Before moving to Brooklyn, I lived my entire life in here so these aren't just shops I'm featuring. They're communities and friendships that I've formed over the years and hold dear to my heart. We stop at Erie Coffee & Bakery, visit Yarnia for the Wool Walk as well as some of my other Montclair faves. I also shop ceramic supplies and end the day at Thumbody for matcha and vinyl. I also get into the slow fashion side of this channel—sharing a bit of my personal knitting journey and how I’ve shifted the way I shop for clothing. At the end, I share a few knitting updates, including a finished object Volare Blouse by Karoline Skovgaard from Aegyoknit and two new cast-ons: the Sarang bag and the Valarie Blouse by Mette Wendelboe Okkels from PetitKnit Feel free to jump to whichever spot catches your eye below, and let me know your favorite Jersey finds in the comments.. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Erie Coffee & Bakery (Rutherford) 02:30 Yarnia | Local Yarn Shop (Montclair) 06:02 Watchung Booksellers 08:50 Monty | Emerging, Indie Designer Boutique 12:40 Java Love Coffee Roasting Co. 13:51 Ceramic Supply (Lodi) 14:45 Thumbody | Coffee & Vinyl (Paramus) 16:33 Knitting Update (Volare Blouse FO, Sarang Bag WIP, Valarie Blouse WIP) This vlog was so fun to film and I’m excited to share these places with you. If you enjoy cozy vlogs, slow living, knitting, and local discoveries, you’re in the right place. let’s be friends Instagram:   / _itsmonicamarie   Website: https://www.itsmonicamarie.com Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/ItsMon...