The spring 2011 collection by Filly Designs is so minimalist and showcases such flattering silhouettes it has me rethinking my entire wardrobe. Filly, a Portland based clothing company, uses simple shapes, cuts, and colors to flatter a female figure. Another bonus? The fabrics in this collection are predominantly sustainable, American-milled, and created in small-batches. Each hand drawn pattern turns into a hand-sews prototype. Then it’s sent to the San Francisco area where it’s constructed.I love the simplicity of this collection. Bare essentials. Each item looks so light and comfortable. I’d love to get my hand on (or my body inside...

The George B. Cropper Concrete plant has been clearly visible to anyone entering the southern end of Ocean City for decades. This concrete company is responsible for creating much of the concrete that aided in the development of this coastal town. I guess you could say that Cropper’s helped create Ocean City. Unfortunately, this concrete factory hasn’t been used in over 10 years.On April 29th, 2011, the Cropper Concrete plant was auctioned off for 4.1 million dollars. A local family who is known for many large developments in our area purchased the multi-zoned, mixed-use property. They currently do not have any...

For one weekend the streets of Ocean City are stuck in a time warp. Or they appear that way when it's Cruisin' Weekend in our coastal community. During Cruisin' Weekend, thousands of pre-1970 cars flock to the shore. It's quite the site... and sound... and smell, too. There are actually two Cruisin' Weekends; one in the spring and another in the fall. The folks that own these cruisers are quite a bunch. They spend hours upon hours perfecting their cars and use this weekend to showcase their hard work. It's so neat to talk to a classic car owner that's pleased with...

Hello, lovelies! I feel like it's been forever since I've been on this little blog... only 3 days in reality. It's been a hectic weekend filled with working and goofing off with my friends. "Cruisin' Weekend"  in Ocean City has officially ended and all of the retro-inspired fun brought to our town has come to a close. Trust me, I love this weekend and took full advantage of its festivities. Here are a few pictures from my iPhone to recap:That pretty pinup is my friend, Tracy, doesn't she look like a bombshell?! I'm working on putting together lots of picture-filled...

The New Hope is sinking. She's been like this for at least 2 months now. Every time I see this boat I hope that she's either completely submerged by now or that someone would pluck her out of the water and fix her leaks. Unfortunately, I think she's just hanging on to this poor old pier. I'd love to see New Hope with some extra hope in her life. I'm not exactly certain about what's causing this vessel to take on water. Maybe it was just her time. The New Hope has been in and out of our local commercial...