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Nearly one hundred years ago, a gentleman took his surrey, his horse, and his lady out into the woods on the outskirts of Snow Hill , MD to an area known locally as “the furnace.”  This simple act, in the … Continue reading →

You May Have A Wealth Of Beauty In Your Own Back Yard… If you have a Rosemary Bush growing in your back yard, you will be amazed by its many uses, and the wealth of knowledge that comes from learning … Continue reading →

Years ago, it was not uncommon to witness, what in modern times, would be a very peculiar scene—horses pulling boats ashore directly onto the beach.  These boats, long sturdy wooden crafts known as pound boats—resembled giant rowboats and were the … Continue reading →

Renovating a historic home brings with it a lot of discoveries within the structure. One aspect of the home, which isn’t always a top priority, is the existing landscaping. With this home came English boxwood shrubs that have become so … Continue reading →

Culinary delights await patrons with palatable appetites—Ocean City’s Fall Restaurant week, when many of the areas most celebrated restaurants, offer discounted prix fixe menu selections—begins October 2nd. The concept of a fixed price menu provides diners with more bang for … Continue reading →

There are three properties in Ocean City, MD and Fenwick Island, DE that have a deeper significance—their purpose is respite.  Their walls envelop families in comfort, provide escape from the realities of the everyday, and offer a destination devoid of … Continue reading →

New Column Thursdays is excited to bring you…. A Lucky Girl’s Life: A Holistic Approach to Health, Wealth, Beauty, and Happiness At ShoreBread, we take pride in highlighting people who have fantastic stories and trailblazing opinions, all from our own … Continue reading →

We touched briefly last week on the fact that I am technologically inept and that I have no formal writing skills and limited education. If you are seated with red pen in hand, or are expecting literary genius, I’m probably … Continue reading →

It’s considered en vogue to be green—recycling, re-purposing, composting, alternative energy sources—all “buzz words” encompassing social responsibility and positive change.  Even if you’ve managed to skirt the movement—perhaps the recycling doesn’t always make it to the curb, the word “composting”  … Continue reading →

We have owned the Humphreys House on Baker Street for six weeks now, and we are full on into the renovation. Panic and fear have set in, but maybe they are typical in a project such as this.   We … Continue reading →

On the second floor of a bay front building, the Rivendell, sits a condo decked out in designer touches and furnishings.  Amidst the custom palm tree mural, and hand-chosen accessories featuring everything from seashells to antique cars, is the most … Continue reading →

In the formative stages of this fun little column, I feel compelled to give you a little background on me, and maybe even provide a few disclaimers. I have had absolutely no formal training as a writer what-so-ever, so bear … Continue reading →