December 13th, 2013
 
TaDa will open today, Friday, December 13th at 10 a.m. and will stay open until 8 p.m. It is the 2nd Friday Art Stroll in Downtown, Historic Berlin, Maryland. TaDa is located at 18 N. Main Street. Tel. 410-641-4430. Website? http://www.berlintada.com.
Historic Berlin, Maryland is part of the Maryland Main Street Community…they support traditional main streets and neighborhoods throughout Maryland. Getting the residents and visitors to stroll, shop and live Main Street. So, tonight Main Street Historic Berlin will not be this quiet. On the contrary….this town is a destination for shopping, antiquing, dining, and entertainment.
Blair Parsons is the shopkeeper of this gift shop where personal attention is of most importance. Friendly and knowing her merchandise well, Blair’s customers have become friends. TaDa looks beautiful and fully prepared to help you shop for everyone on your list. Gift giving is part of the Holiday Season….TaDa’s painted glassware and art by Patty Falck is collected by many.
Shop, stroll, meet with friends…..TaDa is a must!!
June 1st, 2013
 Florida Mangoes Hot weather, blue skies….the beach. This one is for the diet concious!
In Rehoboth Beach, Giant is my source for mangoes, 4 for $5…in Florida, they are plentiful, and most of the time free for me. And, when I was growing up in Puerto Rico, practically every house had mango tree and I would, literally, sit with a bag of mangoes in front of me and start eating them. No knife needed, either.
 Giant in Rehoboth Beach Mangoes Mangoes are native of India. They are the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world.
Local Delaware strawberries are small, sweet and delicious…..so why not a little Mango Mania and Strawberries?
MANGO MANIA SMOOTHIE
1 cup fresh mango chunks, chilled
3 tsps. lime juice, unstrained and chilled
1 1/2 cups strawberries, fresh sliced and chilled
12 oz. diet gingerale, chilled
Put mango, lime juice, and strawberries in the blender and whirl until smooth.
Tilt the blender and gradually pour gingerale downside to avoid too much fizz.
Pour into a neat, tropical looking glass and serve.
 Hand painted glass from TaDa in Historic Berlin, Maryland
February 1st, 2013
Once again, we come back from a “heat” wave in February to a beautiful snowy day. It is quiet and the snow is a bit wet. It is about 34 degrees and it is so pretty.
I remember how much I carried on about my fig tree this past summer. Some are waiting for the 2013 crop!! Look at it then.
Look at it now….cold and bare.
Against the snow the green looks fantastic and someone told me that the “in” or “it” color for the season is green. Blair, owner of Tada, located at 18 North Main Street in Downtown Berlin, Maryland has a shop where you can find gifts for all occasions. Tel. 410-641-4430. Website? http://www.berlintada.com.
In a corner of the shop you will see Blair’s artistic talent come to life. She makes one of a kind necklaces…her imagination taker her to mix and match beautiful stones. Thought I let you know in case you are looking for something for Valentine’s.
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!!
November 29th, 2011
I have never been one to shop in big malls. I know, I know, the majority of people do. I don’t even go when there is not a holiday around the corner. So, why would I go when at the holiday season all I will get is full parking lots, long lines at the cash register, attendants are busy and a little short?
I like those small shops that you find in every single town, or city. In these shops you get the personal attention you need. My favorites are the local shops in the Delmarva Peninsula; the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Ocean City, and Berlin among them.
So, no hustle and bustle; peace and serenity is what I want. One such shop is TaDa in the Historic town of Berlin, Maryland. I have written about it before and I just wrote a post on its sister store, TaDa Home. These are the shops that are worth visiting over and over again. New merchandise gets updated all the time.
TaDa is located at 18 N Main St., Berlin, MD 21811. Tel. 410-641-4430. Website? http://www.blairelizabeth.com. At any given time you will find Blair, Patty, Christine and even Brooke. They are responsible for everything on the store to look just right.
Being that the Holidays are upon us I wanted to show you some of the items that make TaDa a must stop shop in Berlin.
TaDa has a Children’s Corner with lots of cute presents for babies. The store has tote bags, scarves, shoes, bags, personalized items and even fun presents for the bride to be.
New colors had just come in – the flats
   
TaDa carries jewelry but the one that attracted by attention is the one designed and handmade by Blair Elizabeth. The stones and color combinations are, definitely, fun, casual with an understated elegance.
      
TaDa and TaDa Home are part of the merchants that make the town of Historic Berlin special during the Christmas Season. Please check out the following events when both shops will be involved.
December 1 through the 24th – Join them for refreshments, gourmet tastings, and free gift wrapping. The stores will open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Fridays in December – Sip and shop with TaDa at Burley Oak Brewery. Stop by TaDa any time to fill out your wish list and send your Santa to Burley Oak located in a building originally built at the turn of the century at 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd. 5 – 7 p.m. shop and enjoy some delicious local brews.
Food Drive, December 3rd – Benefitting the Maryland Food Bank. For every non-perishable food item donated, receive a coupon for $1 off your $5 purchase. No limit on coupons – coupons must be redeemed that day.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
June 17th, 2010
It’s interesting how when the town of Berlin, Maryland is described, it is mentioned that is like traveling back into the past. It’s not just back into the town’s own past history but also my own.
I have mentioned that this is where my children spent their primary school years so believe me when I tell you that Berlin became my home, as well. And, every time I visit, I cannot help to reminisce.
Berlin is in Worcester County. The town is west of Ocean City, Maryland and dates back to the 1790s.
This is another of those towns where the citizens have worked hard to preserve its history and charm. The renovations of the town and its historic preservation are, definitely, a cooperative effort.
Restaurants and shops line Main Street in Berlin. This town is well known. The movie industry loves it. Two major motion pictures have been filmed here. In 1998 Runaway Bride with Richard Gere and Julia Roberts and in 2001 Tuck Everlasting with Sissy Spacek, Ben Kingsley and William Hurt.
I decided to visit Tada on Wednesday because it is the perfect place for what I was looking for. A wedding gift. I figure that Patty and Blair would be able to help me since they knew the bride.
TaDa is located at 18 N. Main St., Berlin, MD 21811. Tel. 410-641-4430. Website is www.blairelizabeth.com.
The mother and daughter team that owns this beautiful store? Patty Falck and Blair Elizabeth (Blair Falck Parsons). Yes, she got married.
Coming into TaDa at this time of the year gave me the same impression as when I visited in the Fall. The beautiful colors, now even brighter as the summer season is upon us. The displays are perfectly located. Only someone with an artistic eye could put them together in such a way.
Patty is an artist. She paints for her store but accepts custom orders. Her painted glassware has a following.
Blair is also an artist; designing and making her own jewelry. Mother and daughter are definitely a team.
TaDa has something for everyone. Wether you are looking for home accents, a gift for someone close, art, tableware, they have it.
It was a Wednesday and all of a sudden the store was packed. Patty and Blair were so at ease talking to everyone. The customers really engaged them in conversation. And, that’s what I love about shopping in the local stores in all of our towns; you get to know their owners.
This store is always on my “must stop shop”, and it still takes my breath away.
Have a great day….it’s beautiful out…
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