May 10th, 2012

Shopping in..Rehoboth Beach, Studio S, Jewelry, Accessories, Engravings, Delaware Beaches

Jewelry trends seem to take us across the board.  Depending on the occasion; a red carpet affair, or real life.  Some pieces are really far out; others almost bearly there, making a subtle statement.

It is that time of the year; Mother’s Day, graduations, and weddings.  Accessories can make a simple outfit look fantastic.

Argentinian Designer; mixed metals, copper

Vacationing in Rehoboth Beach?  Then check out Studio S with 2 locations in  Downtown Rehoboth Beach, within walking distance of each other.  One is larger than the other.  But get this; 60% of its jewelry is designed and made in Ocean City, Maryland.

Downtown Rehoboth Beach is great for walking and the shopkeepers are a friendly bunch. I met Susan, who works at Studio S, and after talking for a bit she told me that she was half Puerto Rican.  She recognized my accent.

I was having breakfast with Jody and Debbie when we decided to stop at Studio S.  You know how it is, checking things out in Rehoboth Beach before the crowds come in.  I did not know that store was even there. They opened about a year ago.  This location is at 70 Rehoboth Avenue, Unit 101.  Tel. 302-227-5465.  It is at First Street Station.  The other location is at 301 Rehoboth Ave., Suite D. Tel. 302-227-5262.  That location is at The Shops at the Pearl, where Cultured Pearl is located.

You can find Studio S on Facebook as Studio Jewelry Silver.

Wallets too cute to pass.

Melissa and Christopher Vaxmonsky are the owners of Studio S.  Melissa designs all the jewelry that is made at their Ocean City, Maryland, shop and workshop, located at 9927 Stephen Decatur Hwy. F #10.  Tel. 410-213-9752. 

It was so nice of Melissa to talk to me for a bit.  The store was sort of busy for a Monday morning.  She told me that everything started with a sewing machine when she was in college.  Both, she and her husband, finished their studies, worked, had a family and continued to create pieces of jewelry.

60% of their jewelry is made in-house.  The other is brought from overseas.  Melissa handpicks personally all of that jewelry, choosing specific designers and pieces with customers in mind. 

Studio S also not only engraves jewelry pieces sold by them; they service the community with engraving available for pieces brought into the store by customers, as well as trophies.

I found that this particular store covered all age groups.  It even had jewelry and watches for the guys.

Studio S also has artwork by local artists.  Bags, scarves and purses that were colorful and fun for the summer. 

The store is comfortable with subtle lighting.

The Delaware Beaches are very casual.  It is that atmosphere that we love the most.  From the beach to cocktails and then dinner.  If you have your daughters and friends visiting, some of the fun necklaces and bracelets they are going to love.

Beach fun Necklaces

Beach Fun Bracelets

Studio S does not advertise.  It is all about word of mouth.  Just like what I am doing right here.

I don’t know if something has caught your eye….if it did, then, you know what to do….Have a great day!

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…