August 24th, 2012
If you are spending time in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, you will find that everything is so accessible. The beach, the award-winning Boardwalk, the Bandstand….those probably attract you to the Delaware Beaches. But, Rehoboth Beach is a destination for dining, and shopping, as well. Everything is within walking distance. The icing on the cake? Tax free shopping!!!
Boutiques are, definitely, smaller than a departments store. They do have a limited selection of merchandise. But, if you are like I am, I do prefer them for several reasons. First, boutiques fill a niche for us, the customers.
Personal attention and the ambiance of these small shops is what attract me to them. The interaction with their owners or managers is so personal. Some of them even become friends.
 
So, I decided to enter Sole, which is located at 110 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-227-6500. This boutique is open year-round.
You can tell the season is changing. Already a lot of the fall merchandise is on display. Sole carries Diane Von Furstengberg, Trina Turk, Nanette Lepore, Lacoste, Paige Premium Jeans, Jack Rogers, Havaianas, sweaters, scarves and jewelry.
Sole is well stocked and at present there are plenty of sales. Check it out.
 Diane Von Furstenberg  Trina Turk  Trina Turk  Trina Turk Pick up some flip flops and sandals for next year and great prices!!
Have a great week-end!!
April 16th, 2012
I am one of those women that is drawn to small boutiques whose clothes could be more interesting and unique than those mall variety stores.
It has been about a year and a half, that a women’s apparel shop opened in Rehoboth Beach called Jane and Georgie. They are located at 1119 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. This is in Downtown Rehoboth Beach, by the roundabout. Tel. 302-245-7187. Website? http://www.janeandgeorgie.com. You can also find it on Facebook and Twitter.
The shopkeeper is Kate Chambers. Even though she had, previously, been in the retail business, this was something different. She was the owner.
Throughout the year I have stopped to check what new things she has gotten in. And, yes, at times I have rewarded myself with something; other times I have stopped by to get a present for a girlfriend.
The other day I stopped again. Kate has really come into her own as a shopkeeper. She is really good with the customers, showing them this or that; making a simple suggestion. She is confident and she knows she has good quality in her store.
Check her website because you can see all the different designers and brands Jane and Georgie is offering. Shopping on-line? Yes, she has that available for you, as well. But, if you buy here, in Rehoboth Beach, please, realize that there is no sales tax in Delaware.
Jane and Georgie is pretty much ready for the season. It has all the apparel needed for any occasion; dressy or sport, which is our lifestyle, here at the Beach. Here is what I found out.
Bags
   
Jewelry
     
Dresses
 
 
 
 
Bathing Suits
Jeans
Shoes
Stop by and say hello to Kate. She is really friendly and more than happy to help you find that special dress or accessory. She’ll help you stand out and achieve that fantastic look.
Talk to you later…have a good one!!
May 24th, 2011
Downtown Rehoboth Beach is a fun place to shop. Many of the stores and restaurants are easily found on the “Avenue” but some of the most interesting ones are found on the side streets that weave around this coastal town. From the beach you can stroll through the town; it is that relaxed. It is also that casualness, fun and eclectic lifestyle that brings visitors every year to get away from it all. We, the residents, love it and know how special it is to live here.
I was walking on trendy Baltimore Avenue when a shop caught my eye. It seemed I had seen it somewhere else. It was in the Shops of the Rehoboth Mews. This is a “street mall”. Just one alley from Rehoboth Ave. to Baltimore Ave. with shops and coffee shops on either side.
The store is brand new in the Rehoboth Shopping Circuit. For the past 15 months they had been in Lewes, just up the road. Here, in town, they were getting great foot traffic.
Just like anywhere else, once a new store or restaurant opens people just show up. As I stepped into the store I noticed that there was abundant color throughout the store. Summertime brings that. You are at the beach so go for it.
This shop is fun, and very eclectic with affordable prices. A gift for a friend; an unexpected hostess gift, or your own personal indulgence.
Josephine’s Daughter is at 129 Rehoboth Ave., Suite D, 40 Rehoboth Mews. The tel. is 302-260-9577 and the website is http://www.josephinesdaughter.com. I think it is easier to find parking on Baltimore Ave. and access the store from that street. Please note that you can find Josephines Daughter on Facebook.
Come with me. Let’s go shopping. The pictures will show you a sample of what’s in store for you. Scarves and accessories.
Cute summer handbags.
There is a signature line of ankle high art-print boots.
These sandals were so cute. The pair comes with one set of decorative clip-ons; you can buy extra ones. The sandals were stylish, well made and comfortable.
There was another line of shoes and sandals, just as colorful as the rest and there were plenty of women trying them on and saying how good they felt on their feet.
I did not see too many things for men; therefore, I would say this store is predominantly for us, women. But wait, the game fish bottle openers will be for the guys.
The jewelry? One of a kind pieces made for Josephine’s Daughter.
  
I did not try the Saress on. This is called the ultimate beach dress; wear it from the beach to a happy hour; to dinner. It is supposed to be comfortable, stylish and always appropriate on or off the beach.
Then I saw the Wallaroo hats. I know this company. They are from Boulder, Colorado. The hats are available in a variety of styles for men, women and children.
The majority of the fabrics block 97.5% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Look for the label which determines which hats are UPF-50. If you want to learn more about this company, please visit www.wallaroohats.com. Josephine’s daughter had a nice selection.
Josephine’s daughter has home accents, as well. A vase here, a mirror there. Serving pieces and wine stoppers.
The store has a second floor with some furniture and art, as well. That room was being put together. But, this is what I found.
Customers, smiles, laughter, strolling with a friend, summertime, the beach….it is great.
Have a good one……talk to you later…
April 18th, 2011
Oh, I have a feeling that I am going to get into trouble for calling Basic Concepts “An Institution”. You see, I know Patti Watson, the proprietor of this shop that is going into its 35th season in Rehoboth Beach. Now, you tell, me if this is not an institution. This store has weathered the ups and downs of our economy through the years, and in my book Basic Concepts should be congratulated just for that effort.
Basic Concepts is located at the Village-By-The-Sea Shops at 149 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-227-8688.
I stopped by and was chatting with Patti and right at that moment I thought about writing a post for my blog.
Basic concepts carries two main lines of clothing. Fresh Produce and Focus from California.
Fresh Produce has been around for a long time. Lots of new bright colors for the season. Cute tee-shirts, little skirts, blouses and dresses. They are perfect for the way we live here at the beach.
Throw earrings, a necklace, a bracelet and you have an outfit.
Basic Concepts has hats; a must at the beach, as well.
The brand Focus has also cute jackets, shirts, sweaters and dresses. Even during the summer evenings there are cool nights. She had some great colors.
 
Last year I mentioned how nice it is to walk around Rehoboth Beach and see the familiar faces of those shopkeepers that make this town. They are friendly, caring, and I really enjoy them.
Have a good one…..talk to you later.
November 27th, 2010
The other day I got an email announcing the grand opening of a new boutique in Rehoboth Beach. I love to hear of new places opening up. The opening was yesterday, Friday; the busiest day of the Holiday Season.
Jane & Georgie is located at 419 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Website is www.janeandgeorgie.com. The owners? Kate Chambers, 302-245-7182 and Lisa Thomson, 302-228-6775. They are sisters!!
And you are probably wondering what’s with the name. Grandparents that’s who they were, which both sisters remember with great love and admiration. They both had a unique sense of style. Kate and Lisa decided to dedicate their new venture to them.
The shop is easy to find; right near the roundabout in Rehoboth Beach.
I did not know what I was going to find, but then I saw Kate. This sister, I had met before. She has been in the retail business now for quite some time. I was so glad to see her and she told me that they had started thinking about doing something like this months ago; voila!, they are in business now.
It is really a store for women. They are still getting merchandise in and they will be getting some apparel for children, as well.
At this time of the year the store opened up in a festive mood. The tree and the lights complemented the dresses first seen as you approached the door.
Jewelry, clutches, accessories, very pretty dresses, blouses, shirts, scarves and just about anything we women enjoy to shop for.
  
Jane & Georgie will be carrying jeans; one of the brands is James Jeans. That company is based in LA and supposedly they have created the perfect fitting jeans to hide ones flaws. Music to my ears!!
The classic jelly ballet flat shoes with peep toe were from a company called Melissa Shoes. The summer clutch was from Elaine Turner.
Clothing designers available are Elizabeth McKay, Soshana, Tibi, and Butter by Nadia.
The trendy triple leather bracelets were by Vita Fede and made in Italy.
Now that the cooler weather has arrived, the store also had plenty of scarves; some linen, some cashmere and some ruffled.
An important accessory for a woman is the jewelry she wears. Jane & Georgie has plenty. Lauren G. Adams has X Rings, which are stackables and offers plenty of color selections. Her flower necklaces are also very popular.
Then there is Kenneth Jay Lane, which is a company based in N.Y. He is kown for being elegant and innovative.
So I have offered you a peak into a new boutique in Rehoboth Beach. You will love Kate and Lisa. At the present time the shop opens every day.
Please note that Jane & Georgie are on Facebook and Twitter. Also, please check their website; very nice.
Have a great Holiday Shopping Season!!! Talk to you later…
September 25th, 2010
I keep going back to this particular boutique in Lewes, that historic town that I also mention here and there. All you have to do is visit it once and you will be hooked.
Aqua Marine is located at 114 Second St., Tel. 302-644-4550. The shopkeeper is Maureen Botti. Her helper? Her mother!!
Well, I think Maureen and her mother are one of the reasons I visit the store frequently. Their friendly disposition is a winning situation. When I wrote a post on Aqua Marine on May 15th I mentioned that I really enjoyed watching Maureen and her mother deal with their customers. There is an instant connection that you can tell will last a long time. By the way, if you want to see that post just click on the month of May under Archives on the left hand side of this blog and scroll down to the date.
This is a new location for Aqua Marine, but the boutique opened in 2006.
It is the perfect setting being that Second Street in Lewes is actually the Main Street, where lots of cute stores and great restaurants abound.
The casual atmosphere of the beaches is something we love; Aqua Marine carries that type of clothing; relaxed, yet sophisticated at the same time.
Christopher Blue’s new line “worn” has affordable cords, and a great fit!!
Another brand carried is Magaschoni Cashmere. And, lots and lots of scarves; all colors, fabric and price points.
The weather is changing; a little cooler; it was great to see what’s new for the coming season.
Even though I refer to these kinds of posts “for women only”, men should not be intimidated by these boutiques. Usually the owners are more than happy to give you a helping hand.
Talk to you later…..have a great one….
September 8th, 2010
When our visitors come to the Delaware beaches, of course, the ocean and those laid back days are what all of them look forward to experience. I think the women can sit on the beach up to a certain point. Shopping could be not too far from their minds.
Not counting the outlets, our beach towns have so many little boutiques. And, yes, some are better than others. Knowing the shopkeepers on a personal level is one of the many treats of living in a small town.
The historic town of Lewes is one example. Second Street is the Main Street, with streets and alleys to the side full of little shops and restaurants.
Lewes looks great; I have mentioned it before. Its residents make sure the town is pristine.
So, I stopped to see Maryanne. She is the owner of the Beach Jetty on Second Street, tel. 302-645-4606. This year she opened Beach Jetty on Market Street, behind King’s Ice Cream. Tel. 302-644-4608. These 2 stores are just 2 blocks from each other.
There is a slight difference in the merchandise on the new store on Market Street but not a lot and I think Maryanne is still working on how the 2 stores are going to differentiate from each other.
Our coastal living is very casual and that is represented in the clothing lines she carries. At this time of the year the merchandise is still summer with just a hint of the fall weather that will soon be arriving.
Maryanne also carries a line of note cards in the Market Street store. These are photographs and she will soon be carrying the prints.
Sales are on-going at this time of the year, not only at the 2 Beach Jettys, but everywhere. Great time to go shopping!!
Talk to you later…..
August 10th, 2010
Anything Goes is located at the Village by the Sea, right on Rehoboth Avenue. The telephone is 302-227-2960. The owner is Joan Thompson.
This post is for women only and this store is different from the rest. It seems like at times, when you go out everyone looks the same. Anything Goes has very beautiful and unique pieces of clothing, shoes, bags, and great jewelry.
I was talking to Susan who works for Anything Goes. She showed me some shirts and jackets in beautiful colors but still black will make its presence in the Fall as a predominant color.
So let me give a peek to Anything Goes.
 
Anything Goes has been around for 22 years, and definitely has a following.
Have a great day and talk to you later….
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