Friday, January 18, 2013
After the recent closing of a local business, area business owners want to remind the community why it’s important to shop local.
After hearing the news that BJ’s Blings and Things would be closing its doors for good, one local business owner thought it would be a good opportunity to remind the community of the importance of shopping local. Dawn Wilson, an owner of Side Street Framers in Severna Park, said she had no idea Blings and Things was closing and the news touched her personally. “It is so important for our local residents to support our small locally owned business, or we may see more have to close,” Wilson said. “I don't think people always realize that where they chose to spend their money makes such a huge difference for these local businesses.” Wilson, who owns Side Street Framers with her mom, said she and Franklin’s Toys owner Jeff Franklin co-chair …
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from Severna Park businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the past few weeks, Severna Park Patch has been visiting local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Treasures, at 652 Ritchie Highway #B. Located in Park Plaza, Treasures features a wide variety of items donated form area residents. Proceeds from Treasures benefit Hospice of the Chesapeake and the store is staffed by volunteers with the exception of manager Donna Richardson. Treasures does offer some items on consignment, but a majority of the items for sale are donated. “We are very lucky being located in this area because…
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from Severna Park businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the past few weeks, Severna Park Patch has been visiting local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Side Street Framers, at 558B Ritchie Highway. The store has been located in Park Plaza for 24 years. Owner Barbara Daniels said Side Street Framers started off as a framing business and has expanded to include the work of local artists, which provide unique and thoughtful holiday gifts. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend ($75 or less) Splurge ($80 or more) Interested in seeing more items from Side Street Framers? Check out the …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from The Cottage located 568E Ritchie Highway. The Cottage is a local gift boutique that offers designer products from jewelry, purses, clothes and home decor items. The store has been in its current location for 26 years. Patch spoke with manager Monica Leisure about items The Cottage has to offer those on your holiday gift list. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend (Items $50 or less) Splurge (Items $100 or more) The cottage also has retired…
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Franklin's Toys located at 558 Ritchie Highway. Franklin's Toys is a dream destination for any kid. The shelves are filled with all kinds of toys for children of all ages. The store's owner, Jeff Franklin, is as kind as can be and can recommend the perfect gift for any kid on your holiday gift list. Save (Items $20 or less) Spend (Items $45 or less) Splurge (Items $50 or more) Interested in seeing more items from Franklin's Toys? …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Paper Trousseau, located at 554 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Paper Trousseau, owned by Tammi Molavi, calls itself a modern boutique with vintage flair. The shop specializes in custom made cards but also offers a variety of unique gift items and stocking stuffers. Save (Items $10 or less) Spend (Items $25 or less) Splurge (Items $30 or more) You can also order your holiday cards with Paper Trousseau as long as you place your order by …
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Victoria’s Fancy Foods, located at 350 Ritchie Highway. Victoria’s Fancy Food is a local shop consisting of gourmet foods and a wide selection of wines. Owner, Victoria Stagmer likes to remind people that “the gift of food is always in good taste.” The store offers a variety of made-up gift baskets, but Stagmer will also custom make any kind of basket you want. “We don’t have cookie cutter gift baskets,” Stagmer said. “We make them …
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Patch offers a rundown of potential gifts from local businesses for someone on your shopping list.
Looking for the perfect gift for someone on your shopping list this holiday season? Patch can help. For the next few weeks, Severna Park Patch will visit local shops and business to find out what items they are offering to holiday shoppers looking to save, spend or splurge on gifts. Today’s gift ideas come from Savvy Consignment Shop located at 545 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard. Savvy, is a boutique-style shop that specializes in brand-name clothing and accessories. Owner, Stacey Cassidy said parents looking for gifts for their kids’ teachers should consider a Savvy gift card. The store offers Teacher Tuesday’s, where educators with an ID can get 15 percent off the entire store. But for those looking for a gift item, here are a few …
Friday, August 24, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out some of these events around town.
Before planning your weekend, you may want to check out some of these activities. "Doggie Swim-A-Thon” When: 6 p.m. Friday Where: Severna Park Community Center Details: The center will host a Doggie Swim-A-Thon Friday evening with proceeds benefiting new boilers for its two indoor pools. Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company Crab Feast When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company hall Details: The feast will include pit beef, ham and turkey, Maryland crab soup, crabs, corn, wings, salads, cheese and veggies, desserts and more. 5 Percent Shop Local, Charity Give Back Day When: All day Saturday Where: Participating Severna Park Stores Details: Support local business and give to local charities on Saturday by shopping. For …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Put Paper in the Park on your list for Mother's Day shopping, especially if your mom likes to entertain.
Entertaining is one thing you think of when entering Paper in the Park and that's what many moms like to do when hostessing at home. So, if you are looking for unique gifts for your mom, or your kids are asking you for a tip on what you would like—check it out. Plus, if you (or the kids and husband) shop on Saturday, they can enter the SHOP LOCAL drawing for prizes while browsing. I caught up with Paper in the Park owners Susie Hill and Kassy Sodergreen and asked for their top choices for Mother's Day gifts. The two agreed that their new line of customized paper placemats and other kitchen accessories make attractive and useful gifts for moms (see pictures). Also, I was introduced to something practical and fun for those who like to dress …
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Maribel Ibrahim
7:38 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012
I love the photo of Susie in the store! Way to go and Happy Mother's Day! more ›