March 30th, 2018

Rooster’s Nest, Bayville Shopping Center, West Fenwick Island, Shopping, Fine Gifts, Jewelry, Home Furnishings, Delaware, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Locally Owned, Tax Free Shopping

In 2006 Rooster’s Nest opened its doors and it has become a must stop kind of a shop.  It is located at the Bayville Shopping Center on 37244 Lighthouse Rd., #108 in West Fenwick Island.  Easy to get to from all Delaware Beaches and Ocean City, Maryland.  Tel 302-436-1848.  Website?  http://www.roostersnest.com.

The Propietors are Sally Welsh and Bill Shoemaker.  You can find find gifts, home furnishing and one of a kind pieces.  All under one roof with very good price points.

So the other day I took a trip from Rehoboth to see what they were showing for Easter.  Weather is getting warmer, thank God, and Spring is here!!  That means a lot of us might want to refresh that certain room in the house, or buy something for friends’ birthdays; plenty of weddings are coming up.  Sally told me that they had just finished redoing the store.  The calm colors on the walls and the repositioning of furniture, it actually, makes it look bigger.  They have so many neat things.

Sally pointed to me these birdhouses she had just gotten in. And the little shoes that could be displayed in so many ways.

Love the forever greenery.  This is new to the store.

Paper placemats and table runners.  Are they are trend or are they here to stay?  They are sold in pads and there is so much to choose from for every occasion.  They look great and they are not that expensive, either.  You can use them daily, for small gatherings or big affairs.  And, they can transform a table from boring to super fun and elegant, as well.  And when finished, just throw them away.  Rooster’s Nest has some really fun ones.  They also have table runners.

Rooster’s Nest has a new line of bags….Katie Loxton from London. So affordable. Good looking too.  Fun, small bags that convey a message to a special friend, a mother, and for bridesmaids.

I toured the store with nothing in mind to buy but ended up getting a few things.  You cannot resist the tempetation.  Love the colors of blues for the summer.

The line of jewelry by Julie Vos is beautiful.  It is a little bit more pricey and the reason for that is that they are made of semi-precious stones, pearls and imported glass.  It is hand-set in 24k gold plate so it will not tarnish.  Made in the U.S.A.  The right accessory can make of break an outfit.  Keep that in mind.

Wishing you a very Happy Easter!!

May 31st, 2012

Shopping in…Downtown Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, The Wooden Indian, Home Accessories, Gifts, China, Premier Bridal Registry, An Iconic Store, Delaware Beaches

An iconic shop; that’s what I call The Wooden Indian.  Since 1977 in our community, this shop is a representation of what shopping in Downtown Rehoboth Beach has become.  First class, sophisticated, charming, exquisitively appointed, accessible to all.

I remember when my children were young, they would look at me like I was from another world, as I would come into The Wooden Indian and the first thing I would say was: Touch only with your eyes. You know that look, don’t you?  It worked because they never broke anything, thank God.

The Wooden Indian is located at 25 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  Tels. 302-227-8331, 800-225-8331.  The website is www.woodenindianltd.com.  On Facebook, it can be found as Woodenindian Rehoboth.  That might be your best best as you will be able to follow updates and what’s coming new into the store.

This is the second season for Paul and Joseph, the proprietors.  Under their creative strengths, The Wooden Indian has acquired a modern simplicity that I noticed as I came in.  You can move through the store with ease; every item is beautifully displayed.

One person that is key in this shop is Frances.  I think she has seen the beginnings, the ups and downs of the store and the resurgence of what The Wooden Indian represents at the Delaware Beaches.

Rehoboth Beach is a very walkable town and The Wooden Indian is one street north of Rehoboth Avenue. 

The Wooden Indian is still there as you come into the store; to the left. 

Well known brands are Lynn Chase, Waterford, Herend, Godiva, Royal Copenhagen, Beatriz Ball, Vietri, Nambe, and Vera Wang, among others.

The shop will wrap and ship.  Baskets can be made for presents.  A variety of preserves, peanuts, sauces, and dressings.

A new line of  jewelry by designer Esther-Ann Ingram, an independent shell artist arranging shells into beautiful works of art.  One of a kind pieces; the shells come from all over the world.

The Bridal Registry is an integral part of the traditional wedding preparation.  The Wooden Indian has china, crystal, silverware, and plenty of gifts in a wide variety of prices.

It is a special time of the year. Plenty of weddings during the summer months.  The beaches are an attraction for that special day.

And, for the new addition to the family, they also have presents, as well.

The Wooden Indian is part of Rehoboth Beach….talk to you later.