November 23rd, 2011

TaDa Home, Historic Berlin, Maryland, Home Accents, Art, Gifts, Furniture…and Epicurian Delights

If there is a town that can bring the nostalgia of what the holidays should be is the historic town of Berlin, Maryland.  It is located west of Ocean City, Maryland, just by a few miles.  From Rehoboth Beach, it is a longer drive but only about 40 minutes, if that.  It is worth it and at this time of the year Berlin gets all decked out for the holidays, their windows are decorated and on Friday November 25th at 5:30 p.m. the Holiday Season will kick off with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of of the Atlantic Hotel right on Main Street.

Berlin dates from the 1790s; historically charming with lots of shops and restaurants.  Their Christmas Parade on Thursday, December 1st at 7 p.m. is one not to be missed.  Out of a Norman Rockwell painting, it is.

The setting of Berlin is great but the people that reside, work and own businesses are making sure that this town offers its visitors a treat; wanting them to keep coming back again and again.

One of those shops that is celebrating the Season is TaDa Home.  It opened this year, but it does have a sister store; TaDa, that has been around for years.  If you are visiting Berlin on the Fridays in December; the 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd stop by because you will be able to enjoy home-made baked goods while you shop for one of a kind Christmas decor and gift items.

TaDa Home is located at 27 N. Main Street, Berlin, Maryland.  Tel. 410-641-4430.  Website? http://www.blairelizabeth.com.

When Patty Falck first opened TaDa, the store had her signature all over and it still does; simple and elegant. TaDa Home keeps constantly evolving, though.  The combined artistic talents of the Falck family is now shining through.   I love it; the two girls, the father and the mother. Yes, TaDa Home is a must stop shop in Berlin, Maryland.

The shop is beautifully appointed.  Steve and Brooke have combed the area looking for special pieces; Patty then puts then her artistic touches.

Rugs, paintings by Patty, pillows, coastal touches, epicurian books and delights are the many surprises you will find at TaDa. 

It is easy shopping for the holidays, as well.  And, no, Tada is not opening at 12:01 a.m. on Friday.  The store hours will be Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

These pictures reflect what a beautiful store it is.  Something will have to catch your interest, I am sure.

If you happen to see the November issue of Coastal Style Magazine, www.coastalstylemag.com. you will get to meet the Falck family in depth.  A beautiful article on this family that for some years has been facing one of those curves that life throws at you. 

TaDa supports The Stephen Falck Foundation for MSA Research.  Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is currently without treament and cure.  It is their hope that by funding research for this illness, they may help those currently suffering, and provide hope in the future for a cure.

Please note that portions of every sale from TaDa Home are donated to MSA.  Websites to learn more about what they are going through?  www.wemove.org/msa. and www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/multiple_system_atrophy.

Happy Thanksgiving!!…talk to you later….TaDa is next….

June 26th, 2011

TaDa Home, Berlin, Maryland, Home Decor, Furnishings, Art, Gifts, Furniture Restoration, A Family Affair

The very first time I wrote about TaDa I mentioned that it was the effort of a mother and daughter team, Blair Elizabeth and her mother, Patty.  I was so surprised to see that the sister store to TaDa, called TaDa Home it really is a family affair.  Father; Steve, mother; Patty, sisters; Blair and Brooke.  Their combined artistic talents is what is making TaDa Home a must stop shop in Berlin, Maryland.

Berlin is located 7 miles from Ocean City.  This historic town dates back to the 1790’s.  I used to be in Berlin every day for so many years.  I think my car still knows the route.

And, there I was.  Showing my cousin, Rosalyn, a most unique town.

TaDa Home is located at 27 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD.  Tel. 410-641-4430.  Websites?  http://www.blairelizabeth.com and www.shoptada.com.

I was so happy to see Brooke at the store.  She immediately started showing us around.  So proud that she has had a hand on the development of this shop. 

TaDa Home has furniture that is beautifully painted by Patty.  Patty is an accomplished artist in her own right and her touches make this furniture come alive.  You see, some of this furniture is getting a second chance.  Brooke and Steve have been combing the country side; picking just the right piece or the right wood. 

Some of the antique woods on the frames could be from an old barn.  They have been able to salvage them and frame some of Patty’s artwork.  Others are made into frames and are also for sale.

The day I visited an octupus motif was in some of the art, furniture and pillows. 

The furniture is beautifully restored. The hardware so pretty.

The store is very open and you can move around easily. 

A section for jellies, jams and marinades, along with epicurian books.

So many of the details that make this store are so personal to this family.  Brooke showed the glass vases that can add to any room of your house.

The watercolor from Rincon painted by Patty.  A favorite town of the family in Puerto Rico.

I took so many pictures.  Everything looked so nice and the perfect shop to find gifs for any occasion.

I noticed a frame with the name TaDa on it; just under the table.  I think you might be interested to know what it said.

TaDa Home is proud to support The Stephen Falck Foundation for MSA Research.  Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is currently without treatment or cure.  It is their hope that by funding research for this illness they may help those currently suffering; and provide hope in the future for a cure.

A portion of every sale from TaDa Home will be donated to MSA in honor of Steve Falck, the girls’ father, Patty’s husband, and everyone’s friend.

They thank all of you that shop at TaDa Home for the support.

 Note:  Two websites that describe MSA well are www.wemove.org/msa/ and www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/multiple_system_atrophy.

Talk to you later….