CARRIAGES & CLYDESDALES

CARRIAGES & CLYDESDALES

Memories from the Past By Bonna L. Nelson. Photography by Angie Myers and Sharon Marvel. Clydesdale stallion Prince, along with his pal Sicilian miniature donkeys Gloria, Paris and Harley, stick their noses through the white wood pasture fence to greet me between munching on mouthfuls of hay. Traveling down the sparkling white clamshell driveway [...]

SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS

SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS

By Carolyn Swift Lasako. Photography by Amanda White. UMES Fundraising Gala Features Five Celebrities “I’ve always liked this area. I love the people, the friendliness and openness of them, just the warmth,” the elegant Tippi Hedren said sitting among a crowd of VIP guests on the eve of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore [...]

A BOATER’S TRANSFORMATION

A BOATER’S TRANSFORMATION

Written and photographed by Dick Cooper. In my mind, there have always been big differences between yachting and boating. Yachting requires a proper yacht, a blue blazer, club tie and membership dues. Boating just needs a boat. I have been on the water in some form of vessel or another most of my life [...]

BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL WOOD AND FIBERGLASS

BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL WOOD AND FIBERGLASS

By Peter Howell. Photographs courtesy of Cutts & Case. If indeed the traditional method is outdated and fiberglass is not the “miracle product” it was thought to be years ago, what is a boatbuilder to do? For brothers Eddie and Ronnie Cutts, the answer is simple – follow their father’s lead. “My dad (the [...]

FOR JOEY & JAMIE IN OXFORD

FOR JOEY & JAMIE IN OXFORD

By Manning Lee. Photography by Leigh Miller. It was Christmas 2010 at the annual Fago Christmas Party in Palm Beach. Santa had finished giving out all the presents except the one in the bottom of his bag. Joey Fago slipped Santa an extra present for his girlfriend, Jamie Kitsos. When Jamie opened the box, [...]


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Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival

Chesapeake Bay Wine Festival

Get Your Tickets Today May 5 and 6, 2012 • Noon to 6:00pmBay Bridge Marina, Stevensville (Kent Island) LIVE music • Micro-brews • International wine • Artists and Crafters • Boat slips available • Spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay • The “Maryland Tent” featuring local wine & food. TICKETS: $30 advance • $35 [...]

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CARRIAGES & CLYDESDALES

CARRIAGES & CLYDESDALES

Memories from the Past By Bonna L. Nelson. Photography by Angie Myers and Sharon Marvel. Clydesdale stallion Prince, along with his pal Sicilian miniature donkeys Gloria, Paris and Harley, stick their noses through the white wood pasture fence to greet me between munching on mouthfuls of hay. Traveling down the sparkling white clamshell driveway [...]

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SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS

SPOTLIGHT ON THE STARS

By Carolyn Swift Lasako. Photography by Amanda White. UMES Fundraising Gala Features Five Celebrities “I’ve always liked this area. I love the people, the friendliness and openness of them, just the warmth,” the elegant Tippi Hedren said sitting among a crowd of VIP guests on the eve of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore [...]

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A BOATER’S TRANSFORMATION

A BOATER’S TRANSFORMATION

Written and photographed by Dick Cooper. In my mind, there have always been big differences between yachting and boating. Yachting requires a proper yacht, a blue blazer, club tie and membership dues. Boating just needs a boat. I have been on the water in some form of vessel or another most of my life [...]

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A NEW CHAPTER AWAITS PENDERYN

A NEW CHAPTER AWAITS PENDERYN

The ‘Chef Boyardee House’ Comes Alive By Carol Sorgen. Photography by Angie Myers and Aloft Photography. At the end of a winding gravel driveway in Queenstown rises the stately Georgian-style brick mansion known as Penderyn. Sitting gracefully on a 32-plus acre peninsula at the confluence of the Wye River, DeCoursey Cove and the Wye [...]

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VICCO VON VOSS GIVES TREES A SECOND LIFE

VICCO VON VOSS GIVES TREES A SECOND LIFE

By Mary McCoy. Photography by Geoffrey DeMeritt and Angie Myers Using All Salvaged Wood, This Furniture Maker Sculpts His Masterpieces In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, my husband and I stood in our yard with the insurance adjuster looking at the tangle of trees blown down by the storm. Leaning precariously on top of [...]

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BACK TO NATURE AT THE BLACK WALNUT POINT INN

BACK TO NATURE AT THE BLACK WALNUT POINT INN

Two hours and 50 years away from D.C. on Tilghman Island By Beth Rubin. Photography by Angie Myers and Bob Zuber. The sound of water lapping at riprap lures me from a sound sleep. Not since I was a camper in a lakefront boathouse 50 years ago have I wakened to such an intoxicating [...]

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PAINTING WITH FABRICS

PAINTING WITH FABRICS

By Malou L. Sayson. Photography by Dave Toth. Delmarva Rug Hookers Look to Keep This Utilitarian Craft Turned Art Form Alive The grapes bulge out of a wooden frame, so real, yet muted. They taunt me to feel their texture, their form. They are soft and subtle, “Ars Poetica” indeed, delivered not in words, [...]

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PERFECTION PREVAILS AT PEACOCK RESTAURANT

PERFECTION PREVAILS AT PEACOCK RESTAURANT

Critic’s Review By Mary Lou Baker. Photography by Angie Myers. The local buzz was loud when the Inn at 202 Dover opened its doors to the public several years ago. A loving restoration of this historic mansion by new owners Ron and Shelby Mitchell had transformed a long-neglected property into one of the most [...]

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TALBOT COUNTY HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR TAKES A STEP BACK IN TIME

TALBOT COUNTY HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR TAKES A STEP BACK IN TIME

Get a Glimpse of Historic Homes and Colorful Gardens By Carol Sorgen. Courtesy of Talbot County. For the house- and garden-proud among us — or simply the envious and curious — springtime means the return of the ever-popular home and garden tour. This spring is no exception, and the annual Talbot County House and [...]

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AT HOME ON ANY SEA

AT HOME ON ANY SEA

Experience the Kadey Krogen Yacht Community By Charlotte Zang. Photography Courtesy of Kadey-Krogen Yachts. The frustration of a long commute is gone. Deadlines are a thing of the past. Stress is non-existent. The only concern now is which way the breeze is blowing when Betty Robinson relaxes with her morning coffee on the back [...]

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