September 23rd, 2012
I took a walk this morning and what a change from yesterday’s almost summer weather to….Hello Fall!! It is one of those days; perfect to get in the car and drive to the Historic Town of Berlin, Maryland. This town dates back to the 1790’s. It is preserved in such a way that you really get a feel what it would have been like so many years past.
The Atlantic Hotel is a perfect example. Since 1895 it has had a presence in Berlin. Right in the center of Historic Berlin. Lunch, dinner or enjoy a drink at the bar. I have had lunch there many times. This last time I was with my friend Debbie. We sat out on the porch which is great because you can see the comings and goings of this charming town.
The Porch at the Atlantic Hotel, Berlin, Maryland
The Atlantic Hotel is located at 2 North Main St. Tel. 410-641-3589. Website? http://www.atlantichotel.com.
Our lunch consisted of Fish Tacos, tasty and colorful.
The Fish & Chips were so good. I have not had them in a long time and it was a special of the day.
That’s was lunch, perfectly satisfied. Nothing else was needed.
Strolling through Main Street took us to TaDa. This shop is owned by a Mother & Daughter Team; Patty & Blair. TaDa is located at 18 N. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811. Tel. 410-641-4430. TaDa has gifts for everyone on your list. Personal attention and warm smiles…always!!
For the brides there are plenty of gifts.
Babies are also coming into the picture. TaDa also has a line for infants.
Whatever you are doing today…have a good one because it is certainly pretty out there!!
September 22nd, 2012
Historic Berlin, Maryland is only about 6 or 7 miles from Ocean City, Maryland. From the Delaware Beaches, the drive is scenic, especially at this time of the year. If you live here, you probably know the shortcuts; the back roads.
This historic town is beautiful all year-round, but in the fall it is sooo pretty!! Park on Main Street and walk to the restaurants, shops, bake shops, and wine bars.
One of the shops to check out is NEST, located at 11 South Main St. It opens Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday from Noon until 4 p.m. Tel. 410-629-1030. You can find NEST on Facebook.
The shopkeeper is Dee. I have known her for a long time. She is so friendly and an amazing artist. Her aprons and bags are sought after. The fabrics changing with the season.
I bought this blue bag with palm trees for my friend, Marisa, when I visited her in Colorado in August. She loved it!!
You do not want to miss her Santas during the holidays. All handmade with rich fabrics. Definitely, they are collectors’ santas.
NEST has always something new; something for everyone. The merchandise moves quickly. One thing that never changes is Petey. He is the mascot and is always there to greet customers.
The store has eclectic and funky items; one of a kind fun pieces.
Handmade and vintage goods.
Decorative pieces and local artwork.
Showers, and wedding presents….NEST has plenty.
Stop by and say hello…
May 27th, 2011
“A NEST is a place of refuge to hold an animal’s eggs and/or to provide a place to live or raise offsprings. They are usually made of some organic material such as twigs, grass and leaves.”
As I first stepped into this charming and eclectic shop I got the feeling that I was being nurtured. I felt good about it. I don’t know if it was Dee or Hannah. They are the mother and daughter duo that are the shopkeepers. They are both so friendly and I have known them for quite some time. You know, school in Berlin, children the same ages, lacrosse and on and on. The friendships that are made in the formative years of our children are definitely, keepers.
NEST is located on 116 Broad Street, Suite 3 in Berlin, MD 21811. Tel. 410-629-1030. E-mail address is nest.berlin@gmail.com. You can also find NEST on Facebook.
NEST is open 7 days a week with plenty of street parking. Mondays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. until 4 p.m.
From Rehoboth Beach it takes about 45 minutes to get to Berlin. Not far at all from Ocean City. I have found that the town of Berlin looks great. People are out and about, the stores are well stocked, the restaurants are crowded and serving a variety of foods for all kinds of discriminating palates.
NEST is not a big store but Dee and Hannah have chosen so many neat things to make it unique.
The store opened in September of 2010. Dee is well known for her Santas. She probably did not notice that one caught my eye. Tucked away in a corner, waiting for the month where he will truly shine. All handmade with gorgeous materials.
Here are a few others that I was lucky to see some time ago.
As you enter NEST the Tibetan pillows are the first burst of color that capture your eyes. Soft and beautiful.
Dee loves to sew. She told me so. Her aprons have great color combinations.
She also makes the boppyowl handbags. Fine quality fabrics; plenty of pockets and just perfect for the summer. They can also be given as a present to a new mother.
Antique willow trunks from China.
Or, maybe the 19th century Delaware blue milk paint stepback cupboard.
The woman’s face. The pillows are all from Jude Robinson. Jude is from Snow Hill, Maryland.
The landscapes on the walls are by John Sauers from Darlington, Maryland.
The animal paintings are from Beverly Lynch, Newark, Maryland.
The Rooster paintings and pig drawing are from Caryn Strauser, Baltimore, Maryland.
There is jewelry and earrings by Lex.
And, then there is the String Doll Gang. The string dolls appeared on the markets of Thailand in 2004. They are made out of one single strand of string. Since then a whole cottage industry has sprung. Each has a special good-luck power that is written on a fabric tag. The Designer? Kamibashi, which maintains fair trade practices.
Outdoor carpets, napkins and placemats.
Vases, serving pieces, keepsake boxes and a variety of lamps.
Conversation pieces?
And then, there is Pete. The mascot. You cannot help but fall in love with him. He is part of that nesting, nurturing kind of feeling, as well.
So, there you have it. Stop by and say hello to Dee and Hannah. Once you meet them, you will think you have known them forever.
See you…talk to you later….
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