November 29th, 2011

Personal Attention?, Why Not Shop Local?, TaDa, Historic Berlin, Maryland, Accessories, Shoes, One of a Kind Jewelry, Kids’ Corner

I have never been one to shop in big malls.  I know, I know, the majority of people do.  I don’t even go when there is not a holiday around the corner.  So, why would I go when at the holiday season all I will get is full parking lots, long lines at the cash register, attendants are busy and a little short? 

I like those small shops that you find in every single town, or city.  In these shops you get the personal attention you need.  My favorites are the local shops in the Delmarva Peninsula; the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Ocean City, and Berlin among them.

So, no hustle and bustle; peace and serenity is what I want.  One such shop is TaDa in the Historic town of Berlin, Maryland.  I have written about it before and I just wrote a post on its sister store, TaDa Home.  These are the shops that are worth visiting over and over again.  New merchandise gets updated all the time. 

TaDa is located at 18 N Main St., Berlin, MD 21811.  Tel. 410-641-4430.  Website?  http://www.blairelizabeth.com.  At any given time you will find Blair, Patty, Christine and even Brooke.  They are responsible for everything on the store to look just right.

Being that the Holidays are upon us I wanted to show you some of the items that make TaDa a must stop shop in Berlin.

TaDa has a Children’s Corner with lots of cute presents for babies.  The store has tote bags, scarves, shoes, bags, personalized items and even fun presents for the bride to be.

New colors had just come in – the flats

TaDa carries jewelry but the one that attracted by attention is the one designed and handmade by Blair Elizabeth.  The stones and color combinations are, definitely, fun, casual with an understated elegance.

TaDa and TaDa Home are part of the merchants that make the town of Historic Berlin special during the Christmas Season.  Please check out the following events when both shops will be involved.

December 1 through the 24th – Join them for refreshments, gourmet tastings, and free gift wrapping.  The stores will open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 11:30 a.m.  until 3 p.m.

Fridays in December – Sip and shop with TaDa at Burley Oak Brewery.  Stop by TaDa any time to fill out your wish list and send your Santa to Burley Oak located in a building originally built at the turn of the century at 10016 Old Ocean City Blvd.  5 – 7 p.m. shop and enjoy some delicious local brews.

Food Drive, December 3rd – Benefitting the Maryland Food Bank.  For every non-perishable food item donated, receive a coupon for $1 off your $5 purchase.  No limit on coupons – coupons must be redeemed that day.

Have a great day!!  Talk to you later…

April 9th, 2011

Ta Da, Berlin, Maryland, Gifts, Home Accessories, Ta Da Home is Opening next Week

It was a road trip that Debbie and I took with anticipation to Berlin, Maryland.  For many years both of us traveled this route every day, pretty much.  Our children went to school in this historic town. 

Berlin is in Worcester County; 7 miles west of Ocean City.  The town dates back to the 1790’s.

This historic town is a darling with Hollywood.  Two major movies were filmed on location; Runaway Bride in 1998 and Tuck Everlasting in 2001.   

We were going to Ta Da at 18 N Main St., Berlin, MD 2811.  Tel. 410-641-4430.  Websites? http://www.blairelizabeth.com and www.shoptada.com.

The store is owned by Patty Falck and her daughter, Blair Elizabeth Parsons.  It is a partnership that is worth seeing.  Both complement each other so well.  I love seeing them exchanging ideas with their customers.  They have a good “eye” and Ta Da is very well appointed; the colors and the merchandise.

It is the type of store where you can find gifts for the home, weddings, birthdays and for your own indulgence.  A little retail therapy, perhaps?

Blair Elizabeth started designing her own jewelry some years ago and I must admit she is getting better and better.  The combination of stones and shells are breathtaking.  I took pictures of some of her necklaces so that you could get an idea of her style.

After all these jewelry pictures all you need is the jewelry bag for traveling.  Locally handmade, they can hold a lot.

There is a whole room just for gifts for babies and toddlers.

An assortment of totes in so many colors and designs.  You can never have too many of those.

I noticed they had a table with jelly watches in all the summery colors to match any outfit.

Ta Da has nuts and sauces; platters and bowls.

A line of personalized gifts was also something I had not seeing at the store before. 

Patty has been a teacher and a shopkeeper for so many years; well known for her artistic talent.  She has a line of handpainted glass that is really beautiful.   One such piece is the Wedding Vase.  It is her signature piece and traditionally, she paints white lilies with the wedding date and the couple’s names.   A message from the person giving the gift is placed at the bottom of the vase.  It is elegant and definitely a keepsake.  There are other styles available, which she would be more than happy to talk to you about.

Another line Ta Da has been carrying is Lindsay Phillips.  The shoes are flats and flip flops with snap ons that you can mix and match in different colors and designs.  People that have bought them say they are very comfortable.

Ta Da has very good news.  They are opening next week Ta Da Home right across the street.  This store is going to be something worth stopping by.  Patty has been working hard and she is the type of person that once she opens that store everything is going to look just right.

Have a good one…..talk to you later….