May 24th, 2011

Out and About in Rehoboth Beach, I found Josephine’s Daughter, Shop, Hats, Jewelry, Home Decor, Art, Delaware Beaches, The New Kid On The Block

Downtown Rehoboth Beach is a fun place to shop.  Many of the stores and restaurants are easily found on the “Avenue” but some of the most interesting ones are found on the side streets that weave around this coastal town.  From the beach you can stroll through the town; it is that relaxed.  It is also that casualness, fun and eclectic lifestyle that brings visitors every year to get away from it all.  We, the residents, love it and know how special it is to live here.

I was walking on trendy Baltimore Avenue when a shop caught my eye.  It seemed I had seen it somewhere else.  It was in the Shops of the Rehoboth Mews.  This is a “street mall”.  Just one alley from Rehoboth Ave. to Baltimore Ave. with shops and coffee shops on either side.

The store is brand new in the Rehoboth Shopping Circuit.  For the past 15 months they had been in Lewes, just up the road.  Here, in town, they were getting great foot traffic.

Just like anywhere else, once a new store or restaurant opens people just show up.  As I stepped into the store I noticed that there was abundant color throughout the store. Summertime brings that.  You are at the beach so go for it.

This shop is fun, and very eclectic with affordable prices.  A gift for a friend; an unexpected hostess gift, or your own personal indulgence.

Josephine’s Daughter is at 129 Rehoboth Ave., Suite D, 40 Rehoboth Mews.  The tel. is 302-260-9577 and the website is http://www.josephinesdaughter.com.  I think it is easier to find parking on Baltimore Ave. and access the store from that street.  Please note that you can find Josephines Daughter on Facebook.

Come with me.  Let’s go shopping.  The pictures will show you a sample of what’s in store for you.  Scarves and accessories.

Cute summer handbags.

There is a signature line of ankle high art-print boots.

These sandals were so cute.  The pair comes with one set of decorative clip-ons; you can buy extra ones.  The sandals were stylish, well made and comfortable.

There was another line of shoes and sandals, just as colorful as the rest and there were plenty of women trying them on and saying how good they felt on their feet.

I did not see too many things for men; therefore, I would say this store is predominantly for us, women.   But wait, the game fish bottle openers will be for the guys.

The jewelry?  One of a kind pieces made for Josephine’s Daughter.

I did not try the Saress on.  This is called the ultimate beach dress; wear it from the beach to a happy hour; to dinner.  It is supposed to be comfortable, stylish and always appropriate on or off the beach.

Then I saw the Wallaroo hats.  I know this company.  They are from Boulder, Colorado.  The hats are available in a variety of styles for men, women and children.

The majority of the fabrics block 97.5% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.  Look for the label which determines which hats are UPF-50.  If you want to learn more about this company, please visit www.wallaroohats.com.  Josephine’s daughter had a nice selection.

Josephine’s daughter has home accents, as well.  A vase here, a mirror there.  Serving pieces and wine stoppers.

The store has a second floor with some furniture and art, as well.  That room was being put together.  But, this is what I found.

Customers, smiles, laughter, strolling with a friend, summertime, the beach….it is great.

Have a good one……talk to you later…

April 18th, 2011

Basic Concepts, Women’s Apparel, Accessories, Fresh Produce, Focus, An Institution, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

Oh, I have a feeling that I am going to get into trouble for calling Basic Concepts “An Institution”.  You see, I know Patti Watson, the proprietor of this shop that is going into its 35th season in Rehoboth Beach.  Now, you tell, me if this is not an institution.  This store has weathered the ups and downs of our economy through the years, and in my book Basic Concepts should be congratulated just for that effort.

Basic Concepts is located at the Village-By-The-Sea Shops at 149 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  Tel. 302-227-8688.

I stopped by and was chatting with Patti and right at that moment I thought about writing a post for my blog. 

Basic concepts carries two main lines of clothing.  Fresh Produce and Focus from California. 

Fresh Produce has been around for a long time.  Lots of new bright colors for the season.  Cute tee-shirts, little skirts, blouses and dresses.  They are perfect for the way we live here at the beach. 

Throw earrings, a necklace, a bracelet and you have an outfit.

Basic Concepts has hats; a must at the beach,  as well.

The brand Focus has also cute jackets, shirts, sweaters and dresses.  Even during the summer evenings there are cool nights.  She had some great colors.

Last year I mentioned how nice it is to walk around Rehoboth Beach and see the familiar faces of those shopkeepers that make this town.  They are friendly, caring, and I really enjoy them.

Have a good one…..talk to you later.

September 11th, 2010

Pineapple Princess, Everything Beach, Bathing Suits, Wraps, Hats, Visors, Flip Flops, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches

The building where Cultured Pearl is located is like a “mall”.  There are stores on the first floor.  I wanted to visit Pineapple Princess because Paula told me that they had really cute stuff.

It is definitely a beach store.  There are so many bathing suits.  The good thing is that you can mix and match them all. 

There are hats, flip flops, jewelry, Tommy Bahamas T-Shirts; and a lot is on sale, except the new 2011 arrivals.  Yes, they are already here!!

Pineapple Princess is located at 301 Rehoboth Ave., Suite B, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  Tel. 302-227-8705.

The owner of the store is Donna Hitch and her Manager is her daughter Devon Pennell.

Donna has been in the bathing suit business for a long time, having worked for many years at Body Double in Fenwick Island, Delaware.  She opened Pineapple Princess about 3 years ago.

One of the features that make this store so unique is that Donna can alter anything right on the premises.

I did not meet Devon but Donna was so nice and I watched her interact with plenty of customers.  Her suggestions regarding bathing suits and what would look good were excellent.  It is hard to buy a bathing suit and having someone making you so comfortable is half the battle.

I am glad I went.  Thanks Paula for the tip.

Talk to you later….you know I will…..