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Small Pleasures · Aug 9, 2026

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Sandy Sanchez · Small Pleasures

I was in Cape May, NJ this week and felt like I was in a coastal town romance movie the whole time.

My friends and I stayed in a very live, laugh, love beach house for our annual trip. While this interior design style is not what we usually go for (the options were limited since people usually book really in advance), there was something hilarious and comforting about being in a house with blue and pink walls and signs everywhere with phrases like What Happens at the Beach Never Happened, It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere, I’ll Be There in a Prosecco, and Live Simply, Love Deeply.

Cape May itself was stunning. I saw some of the most beautiful Victorian homes I've ever seen in my life. I went to farm markets like this one and this one. I had custard and ice cream sandwiches and hot dogs. I found a peanut butter shop I’m now obsessed with. I went on a trolley ghost tour. I visited endless shops. I enjoyed a single Paloma at sunset with my friends. I rewatched Aquamarine (2006). I said hi to a cute, fluffy cow. We were blissed out.

I’d love to go to Cape May again and next time, I want to stay at one of the haunted Victorian bed and breakfast inns. :)

How is this REAL

Last year, I hosted a giveaway and it was such a delight. Since then, I’ve been hosting monthly design book giveaways for paid subscribers, but this will be a bigger special edition giveaway for everyone.

A few of my favorite things, including:

  • Subscribe to Small Pleasures if you haven’t already — either free or paid!

  • Like this post and leave a comment telling me about the things that bring you joy

  • Be a US-based reader! (I’ll do more giveaways in the future that will be international!)

I’ll randomly choose one winner on August 23 and send you a message to the email address you’re subscribed to Small Pleasures with. If you’re entering the giveaway as a paid reader, you’ll automatically get two entries (aka double the chance of winning). Free readers will get one entry.

Can’t wait for this <3

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Leaving you with another Cape May house
And this hot dog
And this cinematic beach entrance
Love this little town!

Thank you for being here! It means everything to me. If you love reading Small Pleasures and want to further support my writing, please like this post, leave a comment, share it with a friend, or upgrade to a paid subscription. Paid subscribers get automatically entered in a monthly giveaway featuring books, stationery, and other small delights.

Follow along on Instagram, shop my home and closet favorites here, and if you’re interested in collaborating, send me an email at sndy.snchz@gmail.com.

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