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Happy Fall Y'all, October is here!

As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to fall, Autumn makes itself known along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. In October, Annapolis & Anne Arundel County always has something to do. The picturesque Annapolis waterfront comes alive with the sight of sailboats & powerboats from around the…

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A Brief History of May Day

Annapolis knows how to make a lasting impression but combine the quaint beauty of the town with vibrant flowers, and you have an unforgettable memory. The first time I ever visited Annapolis was on May Day, and I was immediately sold. I could not believe the camaraderie between home and business…

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Holiday Magic

With juuust enough flux still lingering from last year, it’s now critical to flex the steadfast muscle memory of Holiday traditions; and Annapolis has a boatload of them. Fire up the turn table, it’s time to spin the Christmas classics. Yews Light up My Life For 45 years the Annapolis Jaycees…

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The Beauty of May Day

May Day in Annapolis is one of the most beautiful days of the year. It is a tradition that has been a part of our lovely town, hosted by The Garden Club of Old Annapolis Towne for 68 years! Growing up in downtown Annapolis, I have been participating in the event for many of those years. Every year…

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Evergreen Antiques, History of the Find

Evergreen Antiques and True Vintage has been a Maryland Avenue mainstay since 2001. Owner, Joanna Young offers a curated sampling of unique and vintage clothing as well as antique books, art, jewelry and home furnishings. You simply cannot leave her store without feeling the pull of the…

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KA-CHUNK!! Records

The music scene in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is a well-established, seemingly low-key but intense amalgam of devoted musicians, music-lovers, and genre adventurers. One store in downtown Annapolis is an example of how deeply this passion is embedded. KA-CHUNK!! Records is for those who…

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Brown Mustache Coffee

Find them at the back of Old Fox Books on Maryland Ave. Photo courtesy of Brown Mustache Coffee. Just off the beaten path on Maryland Avenue- down an alley and behind Old Fox Books- you'll find one of Annapolis' best kept secrets, Brown Mustache Coffee! This quaint coffee shop was founded in 2016…

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Shopping Local for Home Decor

A view down Maryland Avenue in Annapolis, a perfect street to shop for home decor during your visit to Annapolis. Photo courtesy of Visit Annapolis. Earlier this year when quarantine first began, I felt fairly content because I’d spent many years cultivating a home that I love. Fast forward six…

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Hearth and Home at Hammond-Harwood House

A glimpse of the rear entrance to Hammond-Harwood House and it's gardens. Photo courtesy of Hammond-Harwood House. To be sure, early Americans in previous centuries weren’t shopping online or pinning their favorite interiors and furnishings to their Pinterest boards. And of course, back in the time…

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AR Workshop Moves to Edgewater

Attention fans of DIY projects! AR Workshop Annapolis is celebrating its move to a brand new location - 15 Lee Airpark Drive, Edgewater - with a Grand Opening party slated for Thursday, May 23 from 5-8pm. If you are not familiar with this fun and creative company, this is the perfect time to learn…

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