The Budweiser Clydesdale horses returned to historic Annapolis yesterday. It's a popular Holiday tradition before the annual military bowl that draws quite the crowd.For all who are not familiar with my home state, Annapolis is our state capital and home to the Naval Academy. It was also the temp
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12/28/2024
Showcasing a curated selection of home decor, accessories and clothing, Sweet Elizabeth Jane is always one of the prettiest stores in Historic Ellicott City, but especially at Christmas time. Every year, the store is transformed into a whimsical and magical wonderland. It is such a treat to brows
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12/19/2024
There are only a few days left this year. Time is limited and will surely fly by. If you plan on selling your home in 2025, you may want to start preparing now.Before you hit the market, there's usually lots to do: cleaning, decluttering, updating, replacing... you name it. I always walk their ho
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12/13/2024
I am team real Christmas tree! I cherish the family outing to find the perfect-for-us tree, and I love the way my house smells after bringing one home and setting it up. It's probably definitely one of my favorite days during the Holiday season. Where in Howard County, Maryland can you get real t
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12/10/2024
As many of you know, I am an expat, a dual-passport-carrying international transplant who has called Maryland home for 2+ decades. Maryland, and more specifically Howard County, is home, but Landsberg, a small town outside of Halle, Germany will always be home home. I travel back to my motherland
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12/06/2024
It's almost time for the annual Holiday Mingle at The Pink Cabbage, one of my favorite stores in Howard County to hunt for unique gifts and home decor. It's happening this Saturday, December 7th, 2024 from 10 to 5. If you have never been to The Pink Cabbage, then their Holiday Mingle is a great d
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12/04/2024
My favorite independent bookstore in Howard County, MD, is Backwater Books in Ellicott City, MD. It's more than a bookstore; it's a Bibliopub. You can also enjoy a seasonal cocktail, beer, wine, or hot tea at Backwater Books. That's a winning concept in my book (pun totally intended). Backwater B
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11/30/2024
It seems like it was just the other day I was running up and down the stairs in this delightful starter home near Historic Savage Mill, and staging it. What a whirlwind transaction! After just three days on the market and a busy open house, we received two competitive offers, and sailed along smo
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11/25/2024
Catch a glimpse of the Belmont Manor House, one of my favorite estate homes in Maryland. The Belmont is an extraordinary historic estate under the stewardship of Howard County. It sits on 68 acres adjacent to Patapsco Valley State Park and was once a working plantation. The Belmont dates back to
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11/11/2024
8855 Willowwood Way is a charming starter home in Aspenwood near Savage Mill. Good things come in 2s: it has 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, 2 full baths (and a powder room), and 2 decks to enjoy the lovely wooded view:The finished lower level added to its appeal. It's a cozy spot with a rec ro
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11/07/2024
