March 10th, 2015
I am not sure if you are ready for shopping or not, but stores are open. Historic Charleston offers great shopping for everyone. If your husband decides that shopping is not his cup of tea on this trip, there are a few places you can park him.
Or if you are traveling with your pooch….have your husband or significant other take him to the dog park and meet other Charleston dogs, while you engage in something a little more interesting.
C’est La Vie of Charleston we found on 108 N. Market St. Tel. 843-212-5744. The owner opened the store last year and is ready for the prime months that Historic Charleston offers its visitors. Good weather, plenty of restaurants, history, shopping….the town, I hear is starting to bloom. You can find C’est La Vie of Charleston on Facebook. Check it out because you can get 10% off purchases until 3/17.
The shopkeepers of Historic Charleston deserve a shout; so friendly!!….Shopping in local boutiques is what I usually like to do. Individual attention is what we want. No rush, please.
The store is eclectic in the sense that you can find gifts for someone special, or just something to thank a friend. Having a party? Cards, napkins, place cards, cups for an event, or just because.
We fell in love with these beads. They are called Chew Beads. They are perfect for the summer. We just did not realize that they are also chewing beads for your little ones. Mothers, grandmothers you can be in style with these ones.
It’s springtime and time to refresh, or update.
If you think about it all boutiques are shops, but not all shops are boutiques. C’est La Vie of Charleston is unique and local!! Stop by and say hello.
Have a good one.
May 1st, 2010
The Wooden Indian is an iconic store in Rehoboth Beach. This store has been opened for 33 years and has seen many changes. It was always the place to go to get that special gift.
I have seen a lot of those changes since I have been a customer for many years. This past winter I decided to stop by and I saw a sign welcoming everyone to the reopening of The Wooden Indian. I never knew it had closed.
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the store had new proprietors; Paul J. Roscosky and Joseph S. Yasik. The Wooden Indian is located at 25 Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth. Tels. are 302-227-8331, 800-225-8331. The website is www.woodenindianltd.com. At the time of my writing this post the website was being updated.
One of the most important persons in this store is Frances Cowgill. She is the General Manager. She has been with The Wooden Indian for 32 of the 33 years. She is one of those people that have such a friendly personality, key to making customers feel at ease.
I met the new proprietors and they wanted to find out how I liked the store. I think they wanted feedback from the customers. I told them that I thought the store looks like what it should look like; an elegant shop with fine accessories like Lynn Chase, Waterford, Herend and Godiva, but also carrying items affordable to all.
The interior of the store looks amazing, you can move through it with ease and at the same time enjoy all the wonderful items available for purchase.
Some palettes have vivid oranges, while others have blues and browns.
Edibles like Godiva Chocolates and all the wonderful conserves, make this store a must stop shop. Paul, Joseph and Frances really have done everything to make The Wooden Indian look larger and fabulous.
The photos say a thousand words, so I hope you enjoy a tour of this magnificent store at the Delaware Beaches.
Once again, I have to mention that one of the best things about living in a small coastal town is the interaction with all the merchants in town. It really is priceless…I guess I will be talking to you soon….
Note: The Wooden Indian, Ltd. has the availability to giftwrap and ship.
April 2nd, 2010
I took off with Paula last Monday and we drove, north, in the State of Delaware. Thank God I went with her because she is a native of the State and knows the ins and outs of all roads in the state, especially Wilmington and adjacent towns.
One store that I have been meaning to visit is called Everything but The Kitchen Sink. I have been on their e-mail list since last year when I saw that they were offering a gluten free cooking class.
When I started this blog, I really wanted to visit the places I was going to be blogging about. It is the only way to really express my honest opinion. It, definitely, is my judgment.
The Kitchen Sink offers a unique shopping experience. It is one of those must stop shops for everything; the store lives up to its name.
The Kitchen Sink is located at 425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707. The Tels. are 302-239-7066, or 800 731-7066. The website is www.thekitchensink.com. The owner is Missy Lickle, but I did not meet her. I met Suzanne Edgar, who is the Manager. I told her that I wanted to write about the store and she graciously told me I could wander around and take pictures, as well.
The Kitchen Sink is in the Brandywine Valley, minutes away from Centreville, Greenville, Winterthur and Longwood Gardens. This area is called Hockessin and even though it is a little bit of a trip for us here at the Delaware Beaches, it is not a bad drive and definitely, a change of scenery. Driving time is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Hockessin is in New Castle County, Delaware and its chief industry is mushroom farming.
The Kitchen Sink opened in 1977, when its owners purchased an old hardware store that had stoned walled bins for grain and coal storage. Since those days the store has grown both in size and popularity. It has a second floor loft, where railcars were onced winced up to dump the coal below.
The store looks beautiful. On the first floor you will find the bridal and gift registry; beautiful china, crystal, silverware. Not only for the bride, but for yourself, as well. Crisp linens for the table, kitchen gadgets; everything you can imagine to prepare a fabulous meal.
On this first floor, it is also where you will find their “kitchen”. Yes, they offer cooking classes. The second cooking class will be Monday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. and the cost will be $60.00. Please call the above telephone number to reserve your spot. This class will be Journey to Asia, which will include exotic dishes made just for you by their local chef, Nanek Oei, who is back from Indonesia. The menu for that class will consist of Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Soup, Crab Meat Fried Rice and Crispy Wontons with Ground Pork and for dessert you will learn to make Tapioca Pears with Bananas in Coconut Milk. Please check the website above mentioned because you will be able to see what a beautiful website they have and read about their story. A schedule of cooking classes and events is also posted on the website.
On Thursday, 4/8 from 10 to 6 p.m., Friday, 4/9 from 10 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, 4/10 from 10 to 3 p.m. there will be a Silver Restoration Event. You may bring your silver for a free estimate on repairs. Silver, brass, copper, pewter, nickel and gold are all professionally restored. More info? Please call 302-239-7066.
On the second floor of this special store is a corner just for children. You will find Christening dresses, silver baby cups, stuffed animals, puzzles, games and wind-up toys.
Another corner will be one designated for personalized stationery. A wide selection for every occasion. An InScribe calligraphy machine will be able to turn an ordinary invitation to an extraordinary and unforgettable one.
The Bed and Bath coner is especially popular at this time of the year since a bedding sale is under progress until 4/3. Pamper yourself with a soothing sachet, slippers, or an elegant pillow. Or, maybe fine soaps, lotions and body oils.
Looking for garden gadgets, pottery and whimsicals for your yard? It is also found upstairs, at the Kitchen Sink.
So many beautiful things for the home. A wide assortment of rugs were hanging from the railings.
So, if you are looking for something special or just a relaxing way to spend a day, visit this store. You will definitely find something to lift your spirits here; indulge, spoil.
Have a great Easter Week-end!! Enjoy the weather…Talk to you later…
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