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Whenever someone drinks hot tea, they are unknowingly sampling a commodity that has a story spanning centuries. From ancient China, to Colonial Europe to today, this drink has been well loved and bartered. If you are a tea drinker and … Continue reading →

Trimper’s Rides hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors of our resort town. In fact, one could argue that Trimper’s is synonymous with Ocean City, with a heritage that dates back to the late 1800s. A … Continue reading →

Spring is the season of renewal and is a great time of year to learn new things. Get ready to refresh your mind, your body and your home. Shake off those winter doldrums and welcome in the spirit of spring … Continue reading →

Craft brewing has been on the rise on the Eastern Shore for the past few years, as breweries and brewing companies continue to pop up locally from St. Michaels to Ocean City. Craft brewing just got a little bit more … Continue reading →

“Housing and real estate account for almost 1/5th of Maryland’s gross state product,” said Mary C. Antoun, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Association of Realtors. “Traditionally, the housing sector leads the economy out of recession and into more robust … Continue reading →

The evolution of the Humphreys House mudroom and breezeway continued this past weekend. We have taken baby steps getting this room together because it has been on the lower-end of the priority list, but we have been steadily chipping away as … Continue reading →

It’s much like stumbling upon a secret world. How else could one explain pines that seem to whisper bits of history, huge plantings that have weathered their fare share of storms, and architectural gems that sit amidst their own private … Continue reading →

When we first started the Humphreys House a little less than a year ago now, we said to ourselves that we would take care of the most important things first.  Initially that was to redo the now finished the kitchen … Continue reading →

It’s the little things that are important when it is the busy time of year.  We have been on vacation the last week and although most would say that we are crazy for taking time off at a critical time … Continue reading →

One of the first things that we did  when we moved into the Humphrey House was to install some new door knobs and deadbolts. We live in a safe town. I feel comfortable letting my children walk to the corner … Continue reading →

Front porch living is easy. It's funny because our previous house, that we had built new, had a huge front porch that wrapped around. I remember in the planning stages being adamant about wanting a big and deep front porch … Continue reading →

One of the things that struck us about this home at first were the beautiful stained glass windows original to the home. We have said all along that we will do whatever we can to keep them; they are a … Continue reading →