I don’t even know if I should admit this or not, but I am addicted to two “Jersey” shows. The Real Housewives of New Jersey and Jersey Couture. Oh. There I said it out loud. Totally. Completely. Addicted. And I’m not really sure why. Do these shows really portray Jersey? No, not really. But they are real people. If you don’t watch you might not want to read on ...

I guess I like watching Housewives because they are always going to some place I have been or know of. Like the boutique Posche. I’ve been in there. Too rich for my taste, but I have been in and long before it appeared on the show. Some of the restaurants too. They go to the salon for their hair and nails in the same little shopping center where the Market Basket is in Franklin Lakes. It’s weird. Danielle seems to hang out in the Preakness Mall in Wayne, and after all that’s where she lives: Wayne. I go to the Preakness Mall a lot. I’ve not seen her yet ...

The dental assistant that works for my dentist (where I spent a good three hours last week having a crown pulled off and prepped for a new one ... ugh) has seen Carolyn’s two sons, Chris and Albie at the Brownstone restaurant. She said she went there for two weddings recently and they were both working the floor. Plus, her husband is a cop in the Haledon/Paterson area and he just happened to be at the Brownstone when Danielle created such a scene. He’s also pulled Dina over for speeding. Too bad Dina left the show, I really liked her.

The other show, Jersey Couture, is in its first season. Right now you can catch it in repeats as the season finale was last week. I’ll miss it! Unlike Housewives there is less drama. Just a wonderful close-knit family going about their lives for everybody to see! They own a high end dress shop, Diane & Co, in Freehold, New Jersey. Mom, Dad, son and two daughters all work in the shop. I enjoy seeing the formals people buy just as much as I enjoy the interaction between the family members. If I had any excuse to buy a fancy dress or formal I would love to go there and meet them all. It’s not over the top, just enjoyable to watch.

What can I say? I don’t watch soap operas, so I have to get some drama from somewhere, don’t I?

Interesting.  One of the Housewives was in Asbury Park recently for a book signing.  While it appeared that they did get a turnout, it seemed like most comments on the event were negative.  I’ve never heard of Jersey Couture, but I might have to watch it.  Freehold is 10 minutes from where I live.  And I love Say Yes To The Dress, so I might enjoy this one, too!

Which one was it Linda? Danielle has a tell-all book and Teresa has a cookbook. I would not go out of my way to get a book signed by Danielle! I love Say Yes to the Dress too, and if you like it you will definitely love JC. Give it a try! Watch all the repeats soon!

Oh, whoops, sorry about that.  It was Alex from the Real Housewives of NYC!