Beach Club. I fucking LOVE beach club. Beach club, a once a year off shoot of dinner club (I will dedicate a post to them another time), has solidified the friendship of 8 people with beach bon fires, trundle beds, and loads of food and vodka. Beach club is a weekend of mindful excess as we sustain ourselves on produce from the local farmers and freshly caught seafood. Beach club is a master study of skillful and deliberate preparation and planning, spearheaded and guided by our lovely hostess Meghan and solidified over many boozy picnics leading up to the grand event. Beach club is anticipation and realization. Meghan, Hal, Carissa, Matt, Sasha, Kent, Greg, and Southold. I love you all - now, forever and always.

Not sure if you noticed, but I really love beach club; which made brainstorming for craft ideas super easy! Our first post will focus on a beach club classic, the watermelon. Whether it is an afternoon snack with feta and basil, or a dinner salad (with feta and basil), the simple watermelon is a true favorite. For Ounce&Crafts, we present to you a watermelon dressing with soy sauce, jalapeño, and a few more of our favorites. And, of course, we served it over a watermelon feta salad.

Though beach club comes but just once a year, it comes with the same calendar dance as our dinner club (again, another time!) Trying to schedule a time for all 8 of us to meet can be difficult, and I often find myself missing the sight of their lovely faces. So why not try to see them everyday with face magnets?! Only slightly creepy, these magnets are a daily reminder of food, booze, beach, and friendship. Ain't nothing wrong with that!

So here it is; my love letter to beach club. We will be uploading these crafts all throughout August. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!