Ocean Grove, New Jersey. Paul Goldfinger photo. © June, 2016. Blogfinger.net

“Leonardo da Vinci once said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Simplicity in design calms us and somehow inspires us, not only in architecture but also in other forms of design.”  (from Houzz.com)

The jewel effect is when you shop for a diamond ring, and the jeweler only brings out one at a time, to stand alone in the light without compromise by others.  That’s why we like to show Ocean Grove houses all alone–one at a time.

Phillip Smith, musician from Ocean Grove playing Gershwin with Joseph Turrin on piano.   “Someone to Watch Over Me.:”