March 9th, 2010
It was a beautiful day in the Delmarva Peninsula. You forget about the snow and ice, well, maybe not, when a gorgeous day shows its face. Blue sky, gentle breezes and just cool.
Just as I mentioned on my post of March 5th, Dogfish Head went into a framing frenzy in order to frame a home for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and to finish the framing by 5 p.m. on Monday, the 8th. I went to their parking lot, which is where all this was taking place, about noon, and they were making a lot of progress. My pictures are from that time of the day. I went again around 4:30 p.m. and they were completely finished and the framed home was taken away to eventually be allocated to a family.
Dogfish Head shut down business operations so that the employees could participate. Their restaurant ’s location is 320 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-286-Brew. The website is www.dogfishhead.com.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian housing ministry committed to building single, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. Their location is on 206 Academy St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. 302-855-1153. Website is www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
As I saw them working away I started working up an appetite; I found the perfect, easy recipe.
Greek Lemon Chicken
6 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
2-3 lemons, sliced thin
calamata olives, pitted and chopped coarsely
feta cheese, crumbled
salt (optional) and pepper to taste
olive oil
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
I used both chicken breasts and thighs in the same dish. Some people like dark meat; some white meat.
The other thing to have in mind is that no specific amounts were given, so just wing it with the feta and the olives.
Place lemon slices in the bottom of a 7″ x 9″ baking pan. Place chicken pieces on top of them, salt and pepper to taste and cover chicken with more lemon slices.
Sprinkle top with crumbled feta cheese and calamata olives.
Drizzle olive oil over all.
Bake for about 45 minutes to an hour. I like my chicken well done.
The juice produced by this dish is quite good. The lemons and the olive oil make a great pair.
Regarding the calamata olives and feta, if you like a lot of them, be my guest. My husband thought he would like it better with the Spanish olives. I thought it was great this way.
So, like I always say, just enjoy it and make it your own.
This recipe could be served over rice or couscous. Or, you could cook Quinoa. I buy the Eden Organic Quinoa. This is a whole grain. They call it the mother of all grains. It is like a rice. It has the best amino acid profile of all grain. It is Gluten Free, Heart Healthy and Rich in Fiber. You can get it at Giant Super Markets and I am sure in a lot of other places, as well.
Enjoy!!
 Silver Lake in the late afternoon on Monday in Rehoboth Beach  Silver Lake - Beautiful
March 7th, 2010
Tonight, the event on television will be the Academy Awards; many communities hold events that are worthy of a few nods. Following are a couple of them.
As I was leaving Florida, a free newspaper was delivered. Now I had something to read on the airplane. The Coastal Star is in its 3rd issue and in its 3rd volume. The newspaper serves the communities of Hypoloxu Island, South Palm Beach, Manalapan, Briny Breezes, Guf Stream and Coastal Delray Beach. If you are in these South Florida areas, I think you will enjoy this local newspaper a lot. The paper that is written on is thick and it feels like you are holding something. The articles are interesting; issues that affect the area, restaurants, community news, advertising, excellent quality photos. Take a look at it. I think you will be impressed.
Delray Beach, Florida
Thursday, March 11th – The Delray Beach Home Tour – 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. - 6 spectacular homes, varying design styles, valet service, trolly service between homes and a luncheon. Sound good? Keep reading…
Delray Beach is the site for the 2010 Delray Beach Home Tour. This event is hosted by the Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation. The Home Tour is the Achievement Center’s signature fundraising event. It has become an attraction and guests from all over South Florida usually attend.
While I was in Florida I attended a book signing event at one of the houses that will be featured in the Home Tour. It is located on Andrews Ave.; a beautiful Mediterranean style home. So, if this is an example of what other houses will look like, it should be an interesting one.
Tickets are $100 but they include a lot. You will get for that price parking with continuous trolley service between the homes and a “Taste of Delray” catered luncheon provided by The Falcon House, Cafe de France, Boheme Bistro, Old Calypso and Cookbook Cafe at the Delray Beach Public Library.
An extensive raffle featuring prizes from spa services to fine jewelry will also be available. Reservations are required. Please call 561-266-0003.
The Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation is an organization whose vision is ” to break the cycle of poverty and help families realize economic self-sufficiency while preparing their children for academic success”.
They are located on 555 NW 4th St., Delray Beach, FL 33444. The tel. is 561-276-0520. The website is www.delraychild.org. You can also find information on Facebook.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sunday, March 14th – Lewes Polar Bear Plunge – 1:00 p.m. - Headquarters will be at the Atlantic Sands Hotel located on Baltimore Ave. and the Boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach. More info? Please call 302-831-4653. This event benefits the Special Olympics Delaware. In its 19th year, it had to be rescheduled due to the many winter storms the Delaware Beaches have endured. It is an event that transcend all genders; age, income levels; participation even beyond our State.
It will be St. Patrick’s Day week-end so please add The Plunge to your activities.
Even though the actual Polar Bear Plunge is on Sunday, the 14th, starting on Friday, the 12th, there will be all kinds of activities ranging from registrations, Runs and culminating in the actual Plunge.
For more information, please visit www.plungede.org. You will find all sorts of information from what this organization is about, who it benefits, history, anniversary bears, prizes and awards. You will also find the schedule of events for the entire week-end.
Please remember that The Plunge benefits our athletes and everyone involved. “Special Olympics Delaware changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. We build sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation and self-esteem, not just for the 3,300 athletes , but for everyone involved.”
This is definitely a worthy cause with 17 states conducting a Polar Bear Plunge. And, hopefully, it will be warmer on Sunday, the 14th.
Writing from home, the Delaware Beaches. “When you’re safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you’re having an adventure you wish you were safe at home.” By Thorton Wilder
Crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, again, gave me the feeling of home. My husband’s answer was “you are home”. That’s all…see you later…
March 5th, 2010
Rehoboth Beach is busy this week-end. So check out what’s coming your way.
Friday, 3/5 – Cinema Cabaret: Like Water for Chocolate. Dinner at 6:30 P.M. Location is Ovations Restaurant in Rehoboth Beach. Admission is $30 and includes film and dinner.
Menu: Roasted corn and fresh mixed greens salad with citrus vinaigrette. Sage lime butter roasted quail with chorizo stuffing. Or, vegetarian empanadas, with rice pilaf, asparagus with roasted garlic, chocolate mousse parfait, coffee, tea or soda. More info? Go to http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_cinema_cabaret.html.
Please note that the Film Society is seeking creative art for the 2010 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The submissions are due March 10th.
Saturday, 3/6 – Is the 20th Annual Rehoboth Beach, DE Chocolate Festival. Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The theme this year is: “A Day For Chocolate Lovers”. The baking contest will feature more restaurant entries than ever. There will be chocolate tastings, vendors, a raffle, kids games and more.
The tastings start at 11:30 a.m. until the chocolate runs out or 3:30 p.m. $2.00 admission payable at the door. You can buy as many tastes as you like for $.50 each. No carry out is permitted. Children under 5 are free. The festival is sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Main Street will provide all-American hot dogs and drinks. Please go to www.downtownrehoboth.com where you will find the vendors, kids games, and baking contest information.
Saturday, 3/6 until 3/19 – Young at Art – Rehoboth Art League – Children’s art from Sussex County. Opening reception will be on March 6th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please visit www.rehobothartleague.org for more info.
Sunday, 3/7 and Monday, 3/8 – The Cultured Pearl will be holding their 18th Annual Buffet Extravaganza – Sunday seatings are 4-5-6-7-8, Monday seatings are 5-6-7-8-9. Reservations are required. $38 for adults and kids are 1/2 off. Location: 301 Rehoboth Ave. Tel. is 302-227-8493.
Cafe Sole - March Specials – Every Friday is Prime Rib Dinner for $20.10. Every Saturday is Steak & Cake Dinner (a steak and a crabcake) for $20.10. Every Sunday there is Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The restaurant will be open on Fridays and Saturdays for lunch and dinner. Starting on March 18th, Cafe Sole will be open for lunch every Thursday and will be offering lunch specials. If you are in Rehoboth during the week-end’s Chocolate Festival please visit Cafe Sole, on 44 Baltimore Ave., and try the luscious Chocolate Cake. Tel. 302-227-7107.
Another “Must Visit” place is the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. Right now there is the Sand Pail Exhibit. If you want to remember a time when playing on the sand was so simple, please catch this exhibit before it officially closes on March 14th. The Sand Pail Exhibit features more than 100 vintage sand pails and a number of beach toys, including sand sifters and wind-up boats. Some of the pails are over 100 years old. Decorations on the pails range from the Queen Mary and Mickey Mouse to cowboys and Indians, astronauts and clowns.
 The Sand Pail Exhibit (picture, courtesy of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society) During the Chocolate Festival the museum is offering a two for one admission on Friday 3/5 and Saturday 3/6.
The other exhibit worth seeing is the Vintage Bathing Suits. You will not be complaining anymore about the perfect suit. The fabric of the times was wool!! Can you believe it?
 Bathing Suit Exhibit (picture, courtesy of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society) The Museum is located on 511 Rehoboth Ave., next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, near the Lighthouse on the traffic circle. I wrote a post on joining the Chamber of Commer and included the Museum. I wrote it on February 19th and in case you would like to see it, all you have to do is click on the month of February below the Archives located on the left hand side of the blog and scroll down to the date.
If you have not visited the Museum, you really should; more so if you are a frequent visitor to the Delaware Beaches. You will see the evolution of a town to what it is today; a very popular beach resort.
Monday, 3/8 – Dogfish Head to Build Habitat Home in the Rehoboth Brewpub Parking Lot – Location: 320 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-286-Brew. Since 1995 “brewing, cooking, selling and talking everything beer”. For more information about what this very popular company please visit their website www.dogfishhead.com.
“In a Framing Frenzy Dogfish Head co-workers will begin building a home at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 8th, in the company’s downtown Rehoboth Beach restaurant parking lot and they will finish it up by 5:00 p.m.
The company has shut down business operations in Milton, DE brewery and the Rehoboth Beach restaurant for the day to allow co-workers to frame the home for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. 80 Dogfish Head workers will be broken into 4 building teams for the Framing Frenzy. After the entire home is framed, it will then be loaded into flatbed trucks and taken away to eventually house a local family.”
So, if you are visiting the area or are a resident, please stop by and cheer them on.
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry committed to building simple, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families. It is located on 206 Academy St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Mailing address is P.O. Box 759, Georgetown, DE 19947. Tel. is 302-855-1153 and the website is www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
Have a great week-end and until next time…see you…
March 3rd, 2010
I can’t believe that Delray Beach was probably a place that was almost forgotten 20 years ago. Revitalization of this Village by the Sea has made it one of the most vibrant and dynamic beach towns in all of the Southeast areas of South Florida. Restaurants, shops and an architecture that mixes history and Mediterranean styles abound. Walking, jogging and biking make it the perfect place to vacation. Let’s not forget those unobstructed beaches; no buildings; just the seagrapes outlining the sand.
Well, if you have visited Florida this year, you would have noticed that people have been wearing jackets for a long time. It has been cold; not just chilly.
Even if it is cold or hot, Delray Beach is known for its festivals, arts and outdoor events. Every week-end there is something going on.
This past week-end was no different so, off I went with Maru and Lolo. Showing my cousins the town was fun.
The Green Market was one of the places we hit. It is now located on SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic. This Green Market happens every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Local food, music, baked goods, produce and flowers take up this part of SE 4th Ave. This coming Saturday, the 6th, there is even a Chili Cook-off. Be ready because the aroma will be calling you over.
   
The other day at the Green Market there was a company called Good Vibe Teas; premium organic specialties. I am not a tea drinker but I got the Chamomile Licorice Mint Loose Leaf Tea for my husband. This company has a tea or herbal infusion for everyone; young, old, female, those who are healthy, and for those who are healing. Their teas can stimulate your senses, energize, calm, comfort, warm, cool, satisfy, or change your mood. The tels. are 954-868-0783 or 888-868.4561. The website is www.goodvibeteas.com and the e-mail address is amanda@goodvibeteas.com. The Director of Operations is Amanda Capece. This company ships to anywhere in the coutry.
From the Green Market we kept on walking to Pineapple Grove. Pineapple Grove is located just off Atlantic Ave., on NE Second Ave. The name was given to this area for its history as a producer of pineapple in the early years of this century.
Pineapple Grove features and eclectic mix of cafes, boutiques, galleries and spas. In town living enhances this whole artistic district with tenants just having to come out of their buildings to find their gym, postal service, bookstores and everything for daily living just at their reach. Very popular street, indeed, and walking distance to Atlantic Ave.
We walked the length of the street with the cooking smells making us so hungry. Lots of vendors selling their wares from jewelry, flowers, handmade bags and pottery to freshly squeezed lemonade and funnel cakes. What we ended up getting, and it was delicious, was the Kennel Korn from the Kennel Korn Hut. It was lightly salted and sweetened, just like they advertised it. But, it was even better because it was warm. They did not have a business card but told me they had a website but I have not found it yet. They are always in Delray, at the art festivals and especially at the Delray Affair coming up next month.
I hope Fisher’s Popcorn, from Delaware, does not get jealous, but they shouldn’t because they have a special spot in my heart. It is amazing, as well. A post will come soon on this popcorn.
Anyway, if you are in the area, a few of the happenings are:
At the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture, located on 51 N. Swinton Ave.:
Until March 28th – It’s the Pinball Palooza: the Art, the History, the Game – It is the art and history of the pinball machine from 1930’s to the present. A collection of vintage pinball machines, pinball art, and neon arcade signs from private collections.
In the upstairs galleries you will find two encore exhibits: What a Doll!! – the Barbie and Friends Exhibit and Les Petites Vignettes, a miniatures exhibit.
Friday, March 5th there is a Gallery Walk in Delray from 7 until 10 p.m. It is an evening when downtown galleries, art studios and showrooms open their doors to the public for music, art and refreshments.
Saturday, March 6th is the Artists in the Park from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Fine art exhibition and sale sponsored by the Delray Beach Art League. Location: Veterans Park at Atlantic Ave. and Intracoastal Waterways.
Sunday, March 7th is Performance in the Park – from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Location: Veterans Park on 802 NE 1st. St. - A free musical series. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic tables and savor the elegant and eclectic strains of accomplished South Florida Concert Performances in an open air setting.
Murder of the Beach Book Store, located on 273 NE 2nd Ave. in Pineapple Grove. Tel. 561-279-7759. Website is www.murderonthebeach.com
2 Book Signing Dates:
March 3rd-Today- Is Phyllis Smallman – Margarita Nights at 3 p.m. Phyllis’ debut mystery was nominated for the Malice Domestic Award. She was a potter before turning to “a life of crime”.
Margarita Nights happens in a small Florida beach town, where Sherri Travis is a bartender with attitude and a woman with an inconveniently murdered husband…
Thursday, March 4th – Joanne Fluke Book Signing at 7 p.m. – Apple Turnover Murder is her book. She is the author of Hannah Swensen mysteries. Her books are known for her delicious recipes. Apple Turnover Murder has 21!!
The book is about Hannah Swensen, the proprietor of the Cookie Jar. It is June in Lake Eden, Minnesota, plus a massive fundraising event in need of confections. And, there’s a killer on the loose, who never learned that charity begins at home…
 Walking along Pineapple Grove in Front of City Walk and Joseph's Wine Bar 
Well, that is all for today…I hope you have a good one and talk to you later….
February 20th, 2010
Short Notice, but if you don’t know what to do this week-end, following are a few events that might peak your interest:
Rehoboth Beach
Saturday, February 20th – Merchant’s Attic And Garage Sale. It is one of the beaches largest indoor garage sales which help local merchants clean out their inventories and people like you an I can clean out our attics. It is a free admission, but donations are appreciated. Location: Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located right on Rehoboth Avenue.
Sunday, February 21st – Confucius is celebrating with their Annual Chinese New Year Buffet. Back on 12/21/09 I posted a blog on this Chinese restaurant that is located on 57 Wilmington Ave. E-mail xiongztat@comcast.net and website is www.confuciusrehobothbeach.com. If you would like to see my post just go to Archives on the left hand side of this blog and click on the month of December and scroll to the date.
The buffet will start at 12:00 Noon until 9:30 p.m. Price $30 and since it is a pretty popular event, reservations are recommended. There are so many things on the menu like the Crispy Alaskan Halibut, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Cumin Beef, General Tso’s Chicken, Fried Dumplings, Singapore Curry Rice Noodles and many more.
Lewes - Next Saturday
Saturday, February 27th – 9th Annual Autism Ball & Auction For Hope sponsored by the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation, 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-644-3410. Website is www.ldaf.com.
This event will be held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, right on Rehoboth Ave. and it will have a Mardi Gras Theme. It will be catered by Nage, there will be silent and live auctions and the music will be by Big City Band. $125.00 per ticket. For ticket information please call 302-644-3410. You are able to purchase tickets on-line, so please visit the above mentioned website.
Ocean City, Maryland
Saturday, February 20th and Sunday, February 21st – It is the 4th Annual Ocean City Car Show. Saturday’s previewing starts at 9 a.m. with live auction starting at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Suday’s previewing starts at 10 a.m. and the auction starts at 12 Noon until 4 p.m.
This car show will be held at the Ocean City Convention Center located on 40th Street and Coastal Highway. For more information please call Meredith Hennen at 410-798-6304. Better yet, visit the website www.occollectorscars.com.
This year they will be bringing back again the Car Corral; direct selling between sellers and buyers. Check the info. on the website.
This is the premiere indoor collector’s car auction, featuring hot rods, classics, muscle cars and more, crossing the auction block.
There is a list of the cars available for auction on the website but here is a sample:
1934 Ford Coupe – 350 LT1, 9 inch Ford Rear
1971 Morris Minor Traveller – Very rare wood station wagon
1957 For Thunderbird
2000 Chevy Corvette Convertible
Have a great week-end!! Thank God the snow is melting slowly. Talk to you later…..
February 17th, 2010
This Village by the Sea is pretty busy this week, so I think it would be best to give Delray Beach its own spotlight.
Delray Beach is really a South Florida destination. It has everything you would want in a beach town. Plenty of restaurants, unobstructed beaches, hotels, art festivals, shopping, it’s within 30 minutes to 2 airports, driving distance to universities, schools (private or public), golf courses, major tennis facilities, and not too far from international museums, as well. Another big plus for Delray is that it is a great town for walking, biking or jogging.
The following information is given to you with my “good seal of approval”. The businesses I am going to talk to you about have my approval because I have dealt with them in the past. They are in Delray and just in case you need them, here is their information.
Real Estate
I have dealt with Tauriello & Co. for a long time and they have been my realtors since the first property we bought there. If you are looking for property or planning on renting in Delray Beach, please visit www.tauriello.com. They are advertising on my blog so all you have to do is click on their name on the right hand side of the blog or you can click on the left side of the blog where it says Delray Beach Real Estate. Once you are in the website please go Under the Staff Locator where you can click on John Merryman who is a realtor with Tauriello, specializing in beach properties. You will find information on how to contact him. John has new listings, that might be worth your time. Tauriello is a trustworthy real estate company that has served this community for many years.
When we finally decided to buy property in Delray, one of the things that made it so attractive is how fast you get there from any of the airports in the Mid Atlantic States. When I fly from BWI, in Baltimore, it only takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. It is so convenient that you can just go there for the week-end.
Interiors
Anita Jennings Designs is another company that I have used in the past. Anita is also advertising on my blog and you can access her website right there on the right hand side. Anita is bi-lingual and she is available for any of your decorating needs, whether is just one room or your whole house. She is a good listener and takes pride in her personal service.
Property Manager
So, once we got the property and decorated it, the next step was to get a Property Manager. I have known Michael from Beach House Management for about 7 years now and he has been a life saviour in many ways. I wrote a post right after he started advertising on my blog and if you would like to read it just go on the Archives on the left hand side of the blog for the month of January and scroll down to 1/7/2010. You can access his website by directly clicking on it, right on the right hand side of this blog.
Lots of Happenings in this Village by the Sea, so, What’s Going On?
Thursday, February 18th – American Orchid Society – Wine and Music in the Gardens – $25 for non members and $20 for members. It is a wine and jazz event, as well as a live and silent auction to benefit Orchid Mania South Florida and their work with Pediatric Aids.
For tickets please call Susan Wayman at 561-404-2031 or e-mail swayman@aos.org. The American Orchid Society is open every day from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and they are located on 16700 AOS Lane, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Thursday, February 18th – It is a Post Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting. Free gifts for all ladies attending!! Men are also invited. Location: Old Vines, Wine & Spirit, 900 E. Atlantic Ave. #3, from 5 until 7 p.m. More info? please call 561-276-2076 or visit their website www.oldvinesdelraybeach.com.
Thursday, February 18th – Music in the Grove – Gyorgy Lakatos – Gypsy Guitarist. Location: Pineapple Grove Art District, from 6 until 9 p.m. in front of City Walk, 200 NE 2nd Ave. For more info. please call 561-279-1380, ext. 36.
Thursday, February 18th – Free Film Screening – The Ramen Girl – Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and featuring the late Brittany Murphy. Location: The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens on 4000 Morikami Park Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446. Just off of Jog Rd.
Showcasing Japanese culture and lifestyle, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami and the Morikami are presenting an evening of film screening and food tasting. Enjoy a free tasting of ramen noodles prepared by Chef Uemura, the offical chef of the Japanese Consulate; insights about ramen and Japanese food culture.
The film is about an American slacker abandoned by her boyfriend in Tokyo and finding her calling in an unlikely place….. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday. For more info. please call 561-495-0233, ext. 235. Please visit the website www.morikami.org, because you might be able to sign up on line.
Friday, February 19th – Community Art Mural Party at Kevro’s Gallery, Studio & Art Bar Oasis, 166 SE 2nd Ave. in Delray Beach. Tel. 561-278-9675. Website is www.kevroart.com.
Friday, February 19th through Sunday, February 21st – Cabaret at the Crest Theatre, Old School Square. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. Tickets are $42.00. It is the National tour of Tony Award winning Musical “Welkomen!, Biennevue!, Welcome!” Location 51 N. Swinton Ave. For info. please call 561-243-7922 ext. 1 or visit the website www.oldschool.org.
Saturday, February 20th – Green Market on SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. from 8 – 1 p.m. Local produce and baked goods.
Saturday, February 20th – Chili Cookoff – During the Green Market, SE 4th Ave. just south of Atlantic Ave. $10 to participate. 10 a.m. until noon. For more information please call 561-276-7511.
Saturday, February 20th until Sunday, February 28th – It is the 2010 Delray Beach International Tennis Championship – Delray Beach Tennis Stadium & Tennis Center. It is the only ATP tournament in the world with ATP Champions Tour event and ATP World Tour event in the same week. The address is 201 W Atlantic Ave.. For information please call 561-330-6000 or visit the website www.yellowtennisball.com.
Saturday, February 20th until Tuesday, February 23rd – ATP Champions Tour – The 8-Player, 4-Day ATP Champions Tour event will feature John McEnroe and other tennis icons. Info? Call 561-330-6000 or visit www.yellowtennisball.com.
Sunday, February 21st – The Sunday Sleuths Book Group – Murder on the Beach Bookstore, discussion of “Child” by Tom Rob Smith, 3 p.m., at 273 Pineapple Grove Way. For more information please call 561-279-7790 or visit their website www.murderonthebeach.com.
Busy little beach town….You can do as much or as little as you want.
Enjoy the rest of the week….Talk to you later…
February 15th, 2010
Some week ago, before the winter storms started hitting our beaches, I wrote a post on Silver Lake and now its Lake Gerar’s turn.
I hope that when you come to our beaches, you get the opportunity to relax and walk around the towns. This post is about Rehoboth Beach, and if you live here you probably have gone past the different lakes that are adjacent to the ocean.
I some times take everything we have here for granted but writing about the area has made me aware of how lucky I am to live at the beach. Even when I go away for a few weeks, I know I am home the moment I cross over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. It is like I can breathe again. No congestion, plenty of water and expanse views.
Lake Gerar, Silver Lake and Lake Comegys are the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean than lakes anywhere in the country. They are, definitely, the crown jewels of Rehoboth Beach.
Apparently these lakes were not always appreciated by its citizens; at some point, years ago, trash was dumped into Lake Gerar. The lakes were ignored, not only here but all over the country. Environmental conservation has changed all that.
Over the years, both Lake Gerar and Silver Lake have been partly fresh water and partly salt water lakes. The ocean was not washing over the lakes, it was that the inside levels of the lake got higher and higher.
Lake Gerar was one of the first places I visited when I came to live here many years ago. The lake is perfect for taking a break, for reading, having a coffee or just to absorb its natural beauty; very peaceful.
These 3 lakes are the only freshwater lakes in Delaware. They are natural and unique. They are the havens for many species of birds during their migration. And, they have added to the rich diversity of the region is so many ways.
Please enjoy them and for the homeowners that live on these lakes, I hope they continue to act responsibly.
Have a great day and talk to you later….
Note: Information for this post was taken from http://www.saveourcityrehoboth.org/sola3.html
February 13th, 2010
I had to go and check this store out after I was the recipient of several presents at Christmas time.
Bella Luna is located on 127 Rehoboth Ave., right on the Avenue. The tel. is 302-227-0267. The website is www.bellalunatic.com and the e-mail address is bellalunatic@gmail.com. The owner of the store is Janice Elder and Bella Luna is about 6 years old.
Well, this store is predominantly for women; young and old. But, if a gentleman comes to buy a present, he will not be intimidated. Plus, Mugg, who has been working at the shop for about 2 years is very friendly and ready to tell you about the products they represent.
You know, if you live in Rehoboth Beach, you are always driving up and down the Avenue. I had noticed the yellow awning, but to be honest I thought the store was catering to a younger crowd and therefore I just kept on going.
I had met Janice before and told her that I really wanted to come and take pictures and talk about the store. Downtown Rehoboth Beach is such a nice place to go shopping, even if it is window shopping; interacting with the shopkeepers is a real treat. It’s relaxing, and on a sunny day, it is beautiful.
Bella Luna is fully stocked and at first I got a little overwhelmed since there is so much to absorb. But, once you are in the store you will appreciate all the little corners Janice has in her store displaying all those neat items; the birthday corner, funny cards and cocktail napkins are an example.
Not only Bella Luna has touches for your summer house, but it has beautiful candles, lotions, scents, jewelry, scarves and purses.
Mugg took care of me the other day and she graciously explained how Janice always tries to find a perfect balance with her merchandise and at the same time appeal to a diverse taste with her unique findings.
The shop has about 7 artists represented throughout. Hanging from the walls are original pieces of art.
And, the following are some of the designs you will find:
Lalo Treasures – Jewelry. Orna Lalo started this company in 1990. She was inspired by flora and fauna and has been creating her work for over 20 years. A graduate in art and fashion design, she currently divides her time between her home in Israel and the company’s factory in Bulgaria. Her first store opened in Tel Aviv in 2006. Then, in 2007 a new shop opened in Eilat. Boston came after that and 3 booths in Sofia, Bulgaria inside the main shopping mall, as well. Her website is http://au.lalo-treasures.com.
Hotcakes Design – Jewelry. This company is owned by Caramia Visick and it began in 2000. Inspired by vintage Bakelite, the designs are modern. Their carved resin jewelry is hand cast from molds of Caramia’s design. All jewelry is made to order in their studio in San Francisco. Her website is http://hotcakesdesign.com.
Purses with a Past – These are colorful purses made from vintage materials. The designer is Michelle Cooley from Annapolis, Maryland. These purses can be given to a couple, a graduate or they can become a collector’s item. Even the cards, describing the purses and materials are vintage cards found by the designer.
Maruca Design – Handbags. This company is from Boulder, Colorado. Very unusual and progressive textiles are used; jacquard woven fabrics. Each bag is cut and sewn by hand just like when the company started in 1991.
About 13 years ago, I was in Steamboat Springs, CO and I bought one of these bags. I still have it and thought the bohemian look and celestial designs were so much fun. The website is http://www.marucadesign.com.
 My "Vintage" Maruca Bag Pacifica – Perfumes, soaps, candles and body butters. This company is owned by Brook Harvey-Taylor. Website is www.pacificaperfume.com. Her manifesto is “Love what you do and do what you love. Great waves make for great days. Don’t follow trends, follow your heart. Invest in a new world and keep ties to the old one.”
If you are a fan of any of the above mentioned lines, then, now you know that Bella Luna carries them and remember No Sales Tax In Delaware!!
Talk to you later and Happy Valentines Day!!!
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