February 23rd, 2014
Who doesn’t want a bargain and who doesn’t want to make big profits from their attic, closets, homes, and garages? No need to wait for an answer. Consignment shops can help you strike pay dirt.
 
Another person’s “garbage” may be another person’s “gold”. That’s what’s been happening at Delmarva Furniture Consignment. This consignment shop opened on December 26, 2013 and already a 3,000 sq.ft addition is in place. That’s how popular it has been. It is located at 11212 Trussum Pond Rd., Laurel, DE 19956. It is really next to Johnny Janosik’s Distribution Center on Rt. 13. From Rehoboth Beach just take Rt. 24 through Millsboro, cross Rt. 113 and continue to Rt. 13. Turn left and you will see shortly on the left hand side of the road. Tel. 855-875-7292.
 
The Store Manager is Diane Frabizzio and the Assistant Manager is Doug Trice. The website is http://www.delmarvaconsignment.com. You can find all necessary info. to buy and sell in the website.
All the photos on this post were taken on Saturday, February 22nd. So as you can imagine items don’t stay long in consigment stores. Selling your items with Delmarva Furniture Consignment is very easy. You can do everything from the comfort of your home, just like my friend, Paula, did. I just jumped in her truck to check it out. So glad I did in order to pass on the info.
 
To consign all you have to do is visit their website above mentioned, then click on “Sell Your Furniture”. Fill out the consignment request form and attach your photos. Sending them the photos will make the process so much easier. At times these stores get too much of one item so they might tell you to wait until what’s in the store sells. They will give you a 120 day consignment contract with 50/50 terms.
 
You might choose to bring your items for their approval. This is done by appointment only. They can preview products on Thursdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
All of their consignment merchandise is photographed and put on their website, therefore, allowing you to browse from the comfort of your home. If you see something that catches your attention, just give them a call at 855-875-7292.
Paula had done it all through their website. Upon arrival we sat with Diane. She is so friendly and will set the initial price with your approval and input.
The photos show how good the furniture looks. They accept home decor items, area rugs, pool tables, game tables, exercise equipment, antique, mid-century modern items and all should be gently used, in good shape, stain and oder free, without animal hair, rips and tears. They also need to have all major hardware, functional parts and frames. They will dust but they are not in the business of refinishing your items.
They do not accept cribs, lamps without shades, or water beds.
Delmarva Furniture Consingnment offers pick-up for a fee. The fee is not paid until your merchandise is sold. It will come out of your consingnment commission check. This fee is not charged if your items do not sell. They can pick up one piece or a room full. For info on their coverage map, please visit http://www.delmarvaconsignment.com.
 
After 30 days, the item will be 15% off initial selling price, after 60 days, 40% off and after 90 days, 50% off initial selling price. Should your items not sell during the 120 days contract, they will call and ask you to pick up your merchandise. Items that are not picked up within 7 days will be sold at no commission or donated to charity.
For example, on my photo I am showing the cutest accent chair. The starting price was $175 as of this week-end. On March 22nd it will be reduced to $148.75. On April 21st the next price reduction will be $105.00 and the last reduction on this piece will take place of May 21st with a final price of $87.50. What a deal!!
 
So, now that I have given you the tools for easier bargain hunting from your home, you will be able to find that special one of a kind item…the one that you have been looking for all along.
 
May 15th, 2013
Meeting the appetite of all things local. That’s what you will find up and down the Delmarva Peninsula as Farmers’ Markets gain popularity. I decided to visit late in the afternoon the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. It opens at Noon until 4 p.m. every Tuesday; rain or shine. This was the second Tuesday and it was sunny!!
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is located at Grove Park, behind the Visitor’s Center and the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce, by the round-about. Website? http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
A little music and very interesting vendors. These are some of the ones that caught my attention!!
ROOT GOURMET – Only about a year old and located at 19724 Coastal Highway. Gourmet on the Go. A sister establishment of Nage. Don’t want to cook or have unexpected guests? Give them a call or go on their website at http://www.rootgourmet.com. You can either order for take out or just sit down and enjoy it in-house. At the market, they offer a special menu…plenty of tastings, as well.
JIMMY LYNN’S – A Seafood company…fish, lobsters. The best crabs! Steamed to order. They are located at 18226 Coastal Highway, Lewes. Tel. 302-644-9329.
 
GREENBRANCH ORGANIC FARM – Located at 5075 Nutters Cross Rd., Salisbury, Maryland, they specialized in a wide variety of vegetables and pastured livestock; grass-fed/grass-finished beef cattle, free range pigs, and pastured poultry. Website? http://www.greenbranchfarm.com.
HABANERA FARM – They are a guest of the Rehoboth Farmers’ Market, which means that they are not there every single Tuesday. This is Maryland’s first herbal tea grower and certified processor. It is a medicinal herb and plant farm and retreat center on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, just outside Whitehaven near the Wicomico River. More than 30 medicinal herbs offer a possibility for a relaxed stroll. It sits on 21 acres. It also has a 7 Path Labyrinth!
Habanera Farm is open for groups and will work with your group or organization to create that special program. They are also experienced, entertaining speakers, available to visit your location. On June 1st from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Habanera Farm will be hosting their 3rd Annual Open House and Herb Day Celebration. They are inviting the public to go out and wander through their herb gardens, see their working medicinal plant farm and antioxidant orchard, enjoy a sampling of delicious, locally blended herbal teas, and have a great day. Please check out their website http://www.habanerafarm.com. Like them on Facebook.
CLINGER’S NATURALS – A Division of Nuts to You! It is located at 2020 Windors Drive in Salisbury, Maryland. Tel. 410-726-1603. Their artisan nut butters are sooo good. Like them on Facebook .
GELATO GAL – I spotted Amanda Randall, the person behind the best gelato in town. Amanda has a new location on Coastal Highway. It is at 20385 Rt. 1 in Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-1001. Website? http://www.gelatogal.com. Besides her glorious gelato, Italy’s version of ice cream, Amanda also offer desserts, homemade chocolates….and she is also having wonderful offerings from her smoker. Pulled Pork, Smoked Turkey, Smoked Fish, Smoked St. Louis Style Ribs….I’ll be stopping by to check out her new location. They have done a lot of work.
SKIPPER’S BISCUIT COMPANY – For your pooches. This company makes its products right here in the first state and in the town of Lewes. They are all natural; made by the sea. Tel. 302-841-7003. Website? http://www.skipperscompany.com. Their Coco Lu’s Pet Shampoo is named after their own Lucy Brown. Again, all natural with 2 scents available; Lemon Fresh and Coco Colada. Like them on Facebook. To order, please visit the website or the local farmers’ markets.
OLD WORLD BREADS – Their commercial baking company does not have retail…they are located in Milton, Delaware. They have a presence in the local farmers’ markets. To order online, please visit http://www.oldworldbreads.com. Then select your breads and pay online. Select your pick-up location and it is that easy!!
 
 
FIFER ORCHARDS – The farm is located at 1919 Allabands Mill Rd. in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. Tel. 302-697-2141. Their market store at the beach is located at 200 Cullen St. in Dewey Beach. 302-227-8680. Visit http://www.fiferorchards.com.
On Saturday, May 18th Fifer is hosting their Strawberry Festival at their farm in Camden-Wyoming. There will be free live music, hayrides, face painting, pony rides, gourmet sandwiches by Nage & Abbott’s Grill restaurants. There will be strawberry BBQ, strawberry smoothies, ice cream, pies, shortcakes, chocolate covered strawberries and more.
And, remember that it is asparagus season!! Did you know that they are a member of the Lily family? And, that under ideal conditions, an asparagus spear can grow 10″ in a 24-hour period? They have no fat, no cholesterol, and are low in sodium.
Talk to you later….you know I will.
February 1st, 2013
For children and for those that are young at heart, the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center located at 500 Glen Avenue in Salisbury, Maryland will be presenting Disney on Ice Worlds of Fantasy. When? Thursday, February 14th through Sunday, February 17th.
Special opening night offer – Tickets are $10!!! Thursday, 2/14 at the 7:30 p.m. performance. It does exclude VIP seats. No double discounts.
This will be a non stop fun evening. You can save up to $4 on tickets by using the code: MICKEY. This offers expires on 2/17. To purchase tickets, please go to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center Box Office, call 410-548-4911 or visit http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org.
On Thursday, 3/7 through Sunday, 3/10, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will be at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. They will be presenting Fully Charged, Gold Edition, an all new powerful surge of circus entertainment.
Ticket prices range from $20 to $35 (additional taxes and or fees may apply). You can get your tickets at the Civic Center’s Box Office, call 410-548-4911 or visit http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org.
Note: Regular Box Office hours are 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. And, please do visit the Civic Center’s website to see all the events that are on the schedule.
Have a good one!!
October 22nd, 2012
Say it isn’t so…another season is coming to an end for the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market. Tuesday, 10/23, is the last of the 2012 season. But, not so fast…a Holiday Market; not to be missed, is around the corner. It will be on Saturday, November 24th from Noon until 3:00 p.m., at Grove Park, behind the Rehoboth Beach Visitor’s Center.
The Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is a great way to support our local farmers. Residents and visitors alike have been attending the market on Tuesdays throughout the summer. Some visitors come in bikes; others drive…and plenty of visitors just walk with shopping bags in hand. Website? http://www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
Tuesday promises to be another gorgeous day in Rehoboth Beach. Just like it was last week. The white tents will be up again and you will find fall veggies and plenty more!!
Some of the vendors are restaurants and bake shops, as well.
For example. Meet Yolanda. She will probably be there tomorrow too.
She is the owner of Mariachi Restaurant, located at 14 Wilmington Ave. Website? http://www.mariachirehobothde.com. You can find them on Facebook and Twitter, as well.
Mariachi is known for its Spanish and Mexican cuisine. Last week Yolanda had Papusas. These are handmade stuffed corn tortillas, which originated in Salvador but are also well known in Honduras.
She also had veggies and rice and beans and plantains.
I have to tell you that, I think it was at the beginning of the summer when we visited Mariachi. Upon mentioning that my husband had to eat gluten free, the chef came out to talk to us. He was very knowledgeable and directed us to the right dishes. We much appreciated this gesture.
Masitas de Puerco – Cuban style morsels of pork marinated in a criolla sauce and roasted Sevilla’s bitter oranges.
A Lomo Saltado – Sauteed strips of prime sirloin with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, red onions and green peppers on a special Peruvian sauce.
I am sure Debbie, from Cake Break, will be there too!! She is located at 7 South First Street in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com. You can find them on Facebook as CakeBreakRehoboth and on Twitter as CakeBreakRB.
Cake Break is a gourmet cupcake company. Their facility is peanut free. They also have gluten free and vegan cupcakes. I was telling Debbie that I love the density of her cupcakes. I don’t want to bite into air. They are excellent.
I am sure that she will have an assortment of them, just like she did last week, when I ate 2 of them; The Salty Dawg on the left had yellow cake with caramel frosting. The Chocolate Overload on the right had chocolate chip cupcake dunked in ganache, filled and topped with chocolate icing and chocolate shavings.
New from Cake Break! They are shipping gluten free products.
Greenbranch Organic Farm, located in Salisbury, Maryland, had the prettiest radishes. This farm is already taking orders for Thanksgiving Turkeys. Their turkeys are raised on their farm where they have access to grass, clover, bugs and sunshine!! Tel. 443-736-7779. Website? http://www.greenbranchfarm.com.
Soooo…if you are in Downtown Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday, remember the market is open from Noon until 3 p.m. Have a good one!!
April 20th, 2010
If there is an event that really sets Spring in our beaches is the Wildfowl Carving Competition and Art Festival. This is the 40th anniversary for this premier wildfowl carving competition for the most prestigious awards in wildfowl art.
Visitors from all over the world will enjoy the judging, auctions, seminars and demonstrations. Children activities are included. There will be about 100 exhibitor booths and supplies for this art craft.
The venue will be the Ocean City Convention Center located on 4001 Coastal Hwy. in Ocean City, Maryland. Tel. 410-742-4988. Friday 10 to 5 p.m., Saturday, 9 to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. There will be an admission fee.
The carved bird decoy is the only truly American folk art. Decoys have been an aid to hunters and were devised by the American Indian. They are floating lures that ride at anchor. The shorebird was called a “stickup” because they were mounted on sticks and set in the ground at the shore.
Of all the folk arts none is more strikingly American than the decoy. It is definitely, indigineous to this country, popular in use and created out of native woods.
Europe learned about decoys from America.
Two of our Eastern Shore most renowned carvers of their times were the Ward Brothers, Stephen and Lemuel of Chrisfield, Maryland. They created waterfowl decoys and decorative bird carvings that established and maintained a unique standard of realism and artistic impression.
The Ward Brothers made hunting decoys until about the 1950’s. Then the introduction of plastics surfaced and they switched to the production of miniature and life-sized decorative birds.
The Ward Museum is located at 909 South Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, Maryland, 21804. Tel 410-742-4988. Website is www.wardmuseum.org. This museum is dedicated to exibiting, collecting and promoting wildfowl art, and interpreting their significance through educational programs and publications. They preserve the legacy of the Ward Brothers.
Please check their website because they hold events and exhibits year-round.
When my kids were young, they had a teacher that instilled in them the love for birds. Her name was Mrs. Bunting. My kids and anyone that was fortunate to be in her class would walk around with a bird book. I have pictures of going to the Ward Museum to enjoy everything they offered. I even have a picture of my oldest son holding a real Screech Owl; I don’t think he would want the picture published; sorry, I will leave it in the album.
Talk to you later….Have a good one!! It is gorgeous outside.
Note: Information for this post was taken from www.laureldabbs.com.
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