ellicott city: Another beautiful closing gift courtesy of The Lavender Whim - 07/19/13 11:17 AM
Today was Happy Closing Day for another of my First Time Maryland Home Buyer-couples. It's always an honor to be part of such an exciting experience! My buyers are now proud owners of a 1907 Victorian in historic Mount Rainier, MD. 
Historic Mount Rainier (has been rumored to be(come) the new Takoma Park) is home to a thriving arts community, The Gateway Arts Districts. What better way to surprise my buyers than with art by a local artist?

I commissioned The Lavender Whim, owned by Ellicott City artist Jill-Ann, to paint my buyer's new home with water colors. … (5 comments)

ellicott city: Local Ellicott City, MD artist creates perfect settlement gift - 05/10/13 02:08 PM

For my last settlement surprise I hired local Ellicott City, MD artist Jill-Ann Stolley to create something very special. Jill-Ann is a former client of mine who has become a friend. Over a cup of coffee recently we talked about her new adventure as an independent artist in Howard County, MD and her online shop The Lavender Whim. If you know me a bit, you know that I am a strong supporter of locally owned and operated businesses .. and, thus, an idea was born.
Jill-Ann is super talented, loves vintage charm and has great vision. My buyers of the Quinby St … (4 comments)

ellicott city: The Pink Cabbage Funky Flea and The Freckled Egg - 06/02/12 01:18 PM

Cars were lined up along Frederick Rd, "The Greasy Hands" (yep, that is the name of a band) made sure everyone got their funk on, the strawberry-lemonade was gone quickly, the cookies were delicious, treasures were plentiful and vintage was truly vintage ... in short The Funky Flea, sponsored by The Pink Cabbage, attracted a huge crowd and was a big success all around.
The Funky Flea is a not-so-secret-one-of-the-best annual Flea Markets in Maryland, benefiting the American Cancer Society. To quote the Cabbage-gals "It represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer … (4 comments)

ellicott city: The Pink Cabbage Funky Flea, Ellicott City, MD June 2nd, 2012 - 05/30/12 01:26 PM

If you like Flea Markets, you will love The Pink Cabbage Funky Flea! Over 60 vendors will sell vintage items, shabby chics, collectibles, jewelry, home & garden decor, clothes ... and so much more this Saturday June 2nd, 2012 from 8 am to 3 pm.  The Pink Cabbage's annual Funky Flea is not only one of the best flea markets in Howard County Maryland, it also supports a great cause. It's designed to raise money for the American Cancer Society in honor of those lost to cancer and to support and offer hope to those battling the disease. The Pink … (2 comments)

 
Andrea Bedard, Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS (Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860)

Andrea Bedard

Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Silver Spring, MD

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Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860

Address: 15711 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20905

Office: (301) 384-9177

Mobile: (240) 593-2860

Andrea's blog is about (g)local Real Estate, family-owned businesses, Main St USA, neighborhood info and happenings in MoCo & HoCo and (far) beyond.

It's sprinkled with sound advice and a candid perspective, sweetened by her vintage soul and topped off with her passion for Real Estate, travel, running, and the 2 most important people in her life. Andrea is an ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), bilingual, and holds the distinguished Certified International Property Specialist designation.



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