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In 2009, Bree launched Dilwyne Designs, a design studio born from her many travels, her eye for detail, and her knack for making her environment, no matter where it is, a place where friends and family are always welcome and comfortable. Her passion for combining old and new became a signature stamp on her own home and on the spaces she designs for clients.
This weekend, Kara Hebert will be officially opening the doors to her new tween & teen clothing boutique, Two Sisters in Powder Mill Square in Greenville, DE. Kara kindly showed me around her new space to get a sneak peek at her gorgeous shop. Kara and her interior designer/photographer sister, Penny Ashford, designed the store together. They [...]
Part two of Bree’s interview with David Larned. Click here for part one. – TSD. Life on Stock Grange Farm for Sarah and David Larned is dynamic, to say the least. Between keeping up with their careers as artists, raising their young daughter, two goats: Bette and Maude and pug, Weezie meanwhile restoring the historical, charming farm that they [...]
Since I started my blog, David Larned has been one of the people I wanted to interview most. Dave and I finally connected recently and spent a few hours at his home in Pennsylvania talking about everything from his life as a painter, his obsession with doing work on his property on his tractor to his new [...]
Combining her perpetual love for the ocean together with a collection of shells from around the world, Palm Beach native Sasha Lickle creates beautiful beach-themed jewelry for her line, Sasha Lickle Designs. I am proud to feature my cousin, Sasha’s business, as she has developed quite a name for herself out of a pastime of exploring [...]
We at TSD are celebrating the end of 2011 with the year’s best posts. It’s been a year filled with great stories and strong opinions, always reflecting the best of the First State. ORIGINAL PUBLISHING DATE: June 22, 2011 – I recently went to visit Andre Harvey’s gallery in Breck’s Mill (downstream on the Brandywine [...]
For those of you who have never heard of Croquet Golf before, let this be your introduction to an activity you can enjoy for many years to come! It’s tough to describe it just as a sport because it really is more than that. Croquet Golf adds a great dynamic to parties or family gatherings [...]
On a warm mid-September day, I had the fun opportunity of visiting Twin Lakes Brewery in Greenville, Delaware. Owner, Sam Hobbs gave me the grand tour of the historic farmhouse where the brewery operates out of daily. They’ve done a fantastic job of staying true to their Brandywine Valley heritage, while utilizing modern sustainable energy [...]
For those of you who have not had the pleasure of visiting The Inn at Montchanin Village, you are missing out. It should be on your list of local places to visit for many reasons. This charming village offers luxurious accommodations in a quiet countryside setting, where the buildings, pathways and gardens transport you to [...]
Right in our own backyard, is an incredible design company that has made considerable impact in the design industry. I’ve driven by their studio in Yorklyn, Delaware hundreds of times and have always wondered what House Industries was. Recently, a friend of mine was talking about House Industries, which led me to reach out to [...]
I recently had the pleasure of touring the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens, part of the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources with Melinda Zoehrer, the assistant director of the program. Although a Delaware native, I was honestly unaware the University offered such an extensive horticultural program. Undoubtedly, this is an incredible resource that I will [...]
Organization: Girls On The Run Delaware
Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)3 positive youth development program which combines an interactive curriculum and running to inspire self-respect and healthy lifestyles in pre-teen girls. Our core curriculum addresses many aspects of girls’ development – their physical, emotional, mental and social well-being. Lessons provide girls with the tools to make positive decisions and to avoid risky adolescent behaviors.
Girls on the Run will be hosting their Spring 5k Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the Wilmington Riverfront. Registration opens at 7am and the race starts at 8:30am.
