September 8th, 2014
“Inspired by a full moon rising over the coastal wilderness of Virginia’s Barrier Islands.”
Strolling Downtown Cape Charles took Cindi and I to this whimsical looking shop. Moonrise Jewelry is located at 22 Strawberry St., Cape Charles, VA 23310. Tels. 757-678-0055, toll free, 866-338-9109. Website? http://www.moonrisejewelry.com. It opens 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. Sundays, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Moonrise Jewelry started in 2002 and since then it has been featured in magazines across the U.S. Their jewelry is sold in boutiques, galleries, resorts, and jewelry stores….you can also buy online.
All jewelry is handmade. This studio is a testament of their beautiful work.
Their signature jewelry is:
Orchid Blossom Jewelry. One of a kind blossom. The orchid flowers are preserved in a durable resin coating.
You can buy orchid pendant clips and attach them to your favorite necklace.
Or, you can also buy a full necklace with the orchid permanently attached to it. The necklaces are gorgeous, and unique.
“Reel” Fish Leather Jewelry is made from salmon, perch, and carp skins discarded by the canning business. The skins are made into leather and dyed in a tannery. The exotic scale pattern is unique to each piece. The cuffs can be worn just as simply as you want….you can mold it to your wrist.
Or, you can buy the cuffs with pearls, crystals and natural stones embellishments to make it a little fancier. Definitely, a conversation piece.
Please visit http://www.moonrisejewelry.com to learn more about Moonrise Jewelry. Have a wedding coming up? They have brides, bridesmaids, flower girls, groomsmens gifts….they can be customized. Give them a call.
Besides their signature jewely, Moonrise Jewelry designs and handcrafts earrings, necklaces and bracelets, all unique to them. Right in their studio in Cape Charles, Virginia.
Their packaging is just as unique, showcasing the “orchid”.
Have a great day!
November 9th, 2011
Among the shops that line up Main Street in the historic town of Berlin, Maryland you will find a new shop called NEST. This shop is only new to the Main Street area but NEST has now been in business for some time. Change of location but same concept.
NEST is located at 11 South Main St., Berlin, Maryland, 21811. The location is right across the street from the new Chamber of Commerce. Tel. 410-629-1030. E-mail nest.berlin@gmail.com. It opens Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 Noon until 4 p.m.
Just like all the other shopkeepers that abound in Berlin, Dee, welcomes you with a nice smile. Throughout the shop you will find niches of vintage treasures, local art, housewares, home accents, and decorative items.
There is a lot to take in, so make sure you take your time in strolling through her shop. Dee is more than willing to inform you where each piece has come from in detail, whether it is an antique or a work of art.
NEST is a definitely an eclectic store; you can find surprises in every corner.
Dee is also known for her artistic talents. I saw that in the store already some of her Old World Santas have made an appearance. These santas are handsculpted by Dee. She uses dry clay; the faces are painted in acrylic. They are collectibles and very much sought after. Vintage fabrics are utilized for their clothing, as well. Call the store for more information or if you would like to place an order.
Dee is a seamstress, as well. She makes colorful aprons with contrasting fabrics that are really cute. Custom bags are on display at NEST, as well. They have great fabric color combinations and textures; the patterns and colors changing with the seasons.
As I was chatting away, earrings caught my eye. Vey cute and made by Lex.
This is the perfect time of the year to stroll through Berlin. There is something about it….yes, it is pretty!!
Have a great day!!
April 9th, 2011
It was a road trip that Debbie and I took with anticipation to Berlin, Maryland. For many years both of us traveled this route every day, pretty much. Our children went to school in this historic town.
Berlin is in Worcester County; 7 miles west of Ocean City. The town dates back to the 1790’s.
This historic town is a darling with Hollywood. Two major movies were filmed on location; Runaway Bride in 1998 and Tuck Everlasting in 2001.
We were going to Ta Da at 18 N Main St., Berlin, MD 2811. Tel. 410-641-4430. Websites? http://www.blairelizabeth.com and www.shoptada.com.
The store is owned by Patty Falck and her daughter, Blair Elizabeth Parsons. It is a partnership that is worth seeing. Both complement each other so well. I love seeing them exchanging ideas with their customers. They have a good “eye” and Ta Da is very well appointed; the colors and the merchandise.
It is the type of store where you can find gifts for the home, weddings, birthdays and for your own indulgence. A little retail therapy, perhaps?
Blair Elizabeth started designing her own jewelry some years ago and I must admit she is getting better and better. The combination of stones and shells are breathtaking. I took pictures of some of her necklaces so that you could get an idea of her style.
After all these jewelry pictures all you need is the jewelry bag for traveling. Locally handmade, they can hold a lot.
There is a whole room just for gifts for babies and toddlers.
An assortment of totes in so many colors and designs. You can never have too many of those.
I noticed they had a table with jelly watches in all the summery colors to match any outfit.
Ta Da has nuts and sauces; platters and bowls.
A line of personalized gifts was also something I had not seeing at the store before.
Patty has been a teacher and a shopkeeper for so many years; well known for her artistic talent. She has a line of handpainted glass that is really beautiful. One such piece is the Wedding Vase. It is her signature piece and traditionally, she paints white lilies with the wedding date and the couple’s names. A message from the person giving the gift is placed at the bottom of the vase. It is elegant and definitely a keepsake. There are other styles available, which she would be more than happy to talk to you about.
Another line Ta Da has been carrying is Lindsay Phillips. The shoes are flats and flip flops with snap ons that you can mix and match in different colors and designs. People that have bought them say they are very comfortable.
Ta Da has very good news. They are opening next week Ta Da Home right across the street. This store is going to be something worth stopping by. Patty has been working hard and she is the type of person that once she opens that store everything is going to look just right.
Have a good one…..talk to you later….
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