November 25th, 2011

What’s Going On?, Events, Entertainment, Christmas Tree Lighting, Scrooge, Just Comfort Shoes, Joss II, White Orchid Interiors, Artists Studio Tour…Let the Holidays Begin

I meant to write this post last night but after cooking, eating and cleaning…oh well, here it goes today.

Lots of happenings at this time of the year as the Beaches start the Holiday Season.  Late last night all the outlets opened….no way, I really did not need anything that badly.  But, if you are visiting, why not take advantage of the tax free shopping the State of Delaware offers?

In Rehoboth Beach

Friday, 11/25 – Just Comfort Shoes located at 18756 Coastal Highway opened at 6:00 a.m. They are near the outlets on Rt. 1!  Sales and service with a smile with plenty of sales for this shopping season.  This year new lines like Alegria, Cushe, Sannibel by Dansko and Earthies…shopping in comfort.  The also have a downtown Rehoboth store located at 237 Rehoboth Ave.  Website?  www.justcomfortshoes.com.

Friday, 11/25 – Tree Lighting ceremony in Rehoboth Beach at the Bandstand.  The actual lighting will be at 7 p.m., but if you come between 6 and 7 p.m., there will be plenty of singing.  This year’s tree was donated by a local resident.  It is beautiful.  More info?  www.downtownrehoboth.com.

Friday, 11/25 and Saturday, 11/26 – Joss II located at 19470 Coastal Highway (Rt.1) in the Shops at Camelot Shopping Center, will be hosting an Open House.  There will be door prizes, gift wrapping….and plenty of Holiday Cheer from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.  On Friday WGMD will live Broadcast from 2 – 4 p.m.  Tel. 302-227-8373.  You can also find Joss II on Facebook.

Friday, 11/25 – Opening of Clear space Theatre Company’s production of Scrooge from Friday the 25th until December 11th.  The Threatre is located at 20 Baltimore Ave.  Tickets for adults, $25, for seniors $20, for students $15 and for children $5.  You can purchase tickets online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone 302-227-2270 or in person at the Box Office on 20 Baltimore St.

Ocean View (west of Bethany Beach)

Friday, 11/25 and Saturday, 11/26 – Black Friday Event at White Orchid Interiors located at 83 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE 19970.  Website?  www.whitehorchid@verizon.net.

White Orchid is inviting you to stop by through the week-end and enjoy complimentary refreshments while you shop.

White Orchid is a beautiful shop full of home accessories and accents.  Leslie is the proprietor and offers in home consultations including, custom window treatments and bedding, space planning, paint selection and much more.

November 26th marks the second annual Small Business Saturday, a day to support the local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and preserve neighborhoods around the country.  American Express is giving a $25 statement credit offer for Cardmembers when they register their Card and spend $25 or more on Small Business Saturday at any qualifying small business that accepts the American Express Card.  Register your American Express and then use your registered card on Nov. 26th at a participating small business.  You can register www.americanexpress.com.

Southeastern Delaware – the towns of Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Roxana, Dagsboro, Frankford

Friday, 11/25 and Saturday, 11/26 is the 17th Annual Southeastern Delaware Artists Studio Tour.  It is a free, self-guided tour of the studios of 16 of Southeastern Delaware’s most talented artists and artisans, right here in Sussex County.  10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.  Please visit www.artstudiotour.com where you will be able to see and get directions to all the studios.

Water Media, Watercolor, oil and mural, painter, photographer, pen and ink, woodturner, ceramics and jewelry, glass artist, blacksmith are a few of the artists that will open on Friday and Saturday.  Not all of them will be opened on Saturday but you will be able to see from the map who these are.

Donation tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 – Arts in the Hat Raffle – All proceeds from the raffle, will benefit art programs throughout the local community.

On facebook find them at www.facebook.com/sedasttour.

Have a great week-end!!

August 10th, 2011

Joss II, Shop, Gifts, Home Accessories, Pet Gifts, Art, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Beaches, Welcome Back…

I stopped at Joss II the other day.  This visit was way past due.  I had been told that this shop had opened in the spring.  That, I should check it out because there was a connection to a well loved and respected shop many years ago in Rehoboth Beach. 

I think when you are writing about Joss II, there is no way you can go around it and not mention the original Joss that was located on the corner of Baltimore Ave. and First Street in Rehoboth Beach.    If you were a visitor or a resident of Rehoboth you must have stopped there.  Remember Ross Alexander?  He was the life of the store.  I used to stop even if I was not really looking for anything.  He was a true shopkeeper; friendly, caring, knew his products well.  Most of all, he was a true gentleman.

Marylin and Dina worked at Joss for years and years.  Now, they are putting their own sense of style in Joss II, located at 19470 Coastal Highway, Unit 5, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.  Tel. 302-227-8373.  They are on Facebook and working on their website, as I write this post.

If you are on Rt. 1 or Coastal Highway, you will see the bright yellow and smiling sun, which is the emblem.  Stop in and introduce yourself.  You will find that this shop is a “one stop shop” if you are looking for something for yourself, your home, a friend or for anyone on your list, including your pet.

Parking!!  The exclamation points are because at this time of the year that is so important.  So, just pull in and don’t worry about parking meters; plenty of time to shop and enjoy yourself.

Joss II looks good.  The beautiful pillows on the floor?  Very stylish.  Marilyn told me that they are dog pillows.  But, a few customers have bought them for their own personal use.

I was looking for a couple of gifts.  Marilyn helped me out, including the wrapping.  Joss II has cards, wrapping paper, gift bags and paper products.

From dips, chocolates, crackers, lotions and potions to doormats, lamps and accessories to finish a room. 

And, if you are a pet owner, then check the collars and treat boxes.  They are the cutest.

Joss II is opens 6 days a week.  Mondays to Saturdays.

I think you will be very pleased with the store and with its prices.  Let me know how you like it.  Better yet, let them know how you like it.

Have a great day!!…..Gorgeous!!  What a difference a day makes…talk to you later.