With over fifty eateries and as many boutiques in town, an unsettling perception is that Red Bank has lost it's diverse retail base and is now just restaurants and glitzy boutiques.

We want to dispel that notion with a bang, showing the range of home furnishings and art that Greater Red Bank has always had to offer.

You may have noticed the new construction known as Corinthian Cove, located between The Bluffs and the Red Bank Public Library on West Front Street. Designed by Anderson/Campanella Architects and built by Argonaut, Inc., a national commercial builder based in Little Silver, these waterfront town homes represent the finest built condos in Red Bank.

This exclusive enclave has just six residences, with five already sold at prices up to $2.3 million. Before the last developer's unit (now priced at $1,599,000) is occupied, the builders will furnish this spectacular waterview townhouse.  The twist is that instead of furnishings from any old place off the highway, the furnishings will be culled from Greater Red Bank stores.  Just as the developers used Red Bank craftsmen, suppliers and retailers in the construction, this model home is just about Red Bank.  The six Wood Mode kitchens were designed and installed by The Kitchen Gallery.  Monmouth Street Tile designed the kitchen backsplashes and tile for eighteen bathrooms.

To further our goal of highlighting the diversity of businesses in Red Bank, we are inviting a few local merchants to display. We invite the stores to prominently display their names and product information, this is about promoting retail.   We won't be selling on site - cards will reference where the items are available in town.

Right now, the word is spreading and we are lining up retailers who have jumped on board.  The first enthusiastic "YES" came from Ellen at Soap Market on Monmouth Street.  The Soap Market has that adorable tub filled to the brim with swimming rubber ducks in the window.  Ellen is outfitting the stunning Master Bath with her products, featuring her line manufactured right here in Red Bank. I'm hoping she brings the rubber ducks.

Duxiana, the sumptuous bed and bedding store on Broad Street had their bed on the delivery truck within hours, taking it's place in the remarkable Master Bedroom suite.  The Sferra linens sent along to dress the bed are sublime.

The Master bedroom, seen Left, is a full floor suite with balcony, sitting room, endless closets and spa-like Master Bath.  

"Yes, absolutely" said Tricia Nelson of British Cottage Antiques. Proprietors Tricia and Keith Nelson just finished a successful run with great reviews at the VNA of Central Jersey's "Stately Homes by the Sea" designer show house at "Sheep's Run" at the former Christiansen estate on Rumson Road.    

Tricia and Keith have two stores and a warehouse filled with new and antique furniture, lighting, accessories and garden antiques.  We are thrilled that Tricia will be designing the dining room at Corinthian Cove.  As an major retailer in this showcase, we are grateful for their participation. 

The Dining Room, seen at right, features a coffered ceiling, elliptical window and columns. There are cherry floors throughout.

Many retailers are re-thinking what makes good marketing sense these days and great exposure is here for those who want it.  We'd love to see our favoite retailers and galleries represented.

Keep tuned in...... this is going to be a spectacular gathering of the best that Greater Red Bank has to offer.  If you are a Red Bank area retailer and you'd like to participate and show your stuff, send me an email now or call me any time!