December 18th, 2012
Shop Local, Last Minute Gifts, Tulip, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches
Another stop at Tulip, located at 20819 Highway One (Rt. 1) in Rehoboth Beach, surprised me with newly arrived merchandise that I had not even seen a few days before when I wrote my post on this local shop. Wesite? http://www.tulipltd.com. Their Tel. is 302-226-2696. They open 7 days a week. On that day I got to meet Wally, one of the owners.
Chalkware Santas – I have never seen these before. Each piece is hand poured and individually painted, true to their heritage. They are made from antique chocolate molds. Each is signed and dated. They are collectible pieces whose value will last for generations. Only 100 of them were made.
The weather is getting a bit cooler; a sign of the season. These children’s hats are hand made, near Bethany Beach, Delaware. I have so many friends having children that I have to put these up for them.
As I was talking to Wally I noticed the “Instant Snow”. Believe me, it brought memories. I grew up in Puerto Rico and during Christmas there were ways on making your tree look like it did have snow. Well, you had to attach a bag full of “snow” to the vacuum cleaner and then spray it outside. Needless to say, it did not last long. This snow comes in a tin. It is just a small bag inside. You mix it with water and fluff it up, I think. Anyway you can use it for decorations or….Wally told me that he picks up little unique gifts for the store that are outside the box. They don’t, actually, fit in the store, but they do bring childhood memories…..that’s what his mother used to do.
On the corner I found these cute Santas……shake them and they light up like crazy!! Stucking stuffers, perhaps?
The vase and the decorated starfish just looked so pretty.
So many getting married…this could be a very nice gift.
Tulip still had ornaments and Holiday decorations that were unique and pretty; just in case you need to complete your Holiday look.
Have a good one!! Talk to you soon….you know I will.
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