June 17th, 2010

TaDa, Berlin, Maryland, Home Accents, Hand Painted Glassware, Gifts, Jewelry

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…