Keep it Local – Tallow Studio and Aster Flowers

Another week comes to an end and two more stores are featured on Friday's Keep it Local theme. I came across this view on an early morning walk in Old Town while the parking ban was still in effect. I loved the details in this house and the reflection of the rising sun in the window to the right. I was curious about the two stores depicted by these great signs and read up on them. First up is Tallow Studio. Tallow offers custom-designed invitations, stationary and announcements. They mention a hand-cranked century-old cast iron printing press on their website [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:09-04:00May 18th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – The Paris Galerie

It's Friday and time to Keep it Local with another local business. Here is an image of The Paris Galerie located at 132 Washington Street. They've got a little bit of everything in this store - from jewelry to gifts to those cable bracelets that my kids wear every Summer. Step in and get lost for awhile in the store. Then keep shopping up and down Washington Street.

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:16-05:00May 11th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Paris Galerie, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Surroundings

Another Friday and another Keep it Local entry from a trip down Washington Street. This weekend provides lots of opportunities to Keep it Local including the Marblehead Art Walk (I'll be at Mud Puddle Toys on Saturday showing prints and debuting the new 2013 Calendar). There is also the annual Senior Carnival at Devereux Beach (click here for pix from last year). Surroundings is an interior design company located at 96 Washington Street. They carry furniture, decor, linens and strive to 'help people find the style they're looking for which is easy to live with and affordable'. Stop in and check [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00May 4th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Surroundings, Washington Street|1 Comment

Keep it Local – Scuppers for Kids

Scuppers for Kids is a fantastic store on Washington Street featuring 'unique hip clothing size newborn to tween, fun accessories for kids and moms, baby gifts, books, toys and shoes'. It is under new ownership and they have generously provided money toward a local school's PTO. They have won Best of the North Shore two years running and could really use your help in making it three in a row. They are the only Marblehead business listed in the kids clothing section. Please vote today: http://nshoremag.com/bons-2012-kids-clothing/ [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00April 27th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Scuppers, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Arnould Gallery and Framery

On the corner of Washington and Pleasant Street sits the Arnould Gallery and Framery. This local institution has been displaying great works of art and helping the community with their framing needs since 1978. Whether you need a new piece of art (that you can't find on this site) or a wonderful frame (for a piece you did find on this site), stop by and see what Gene has to offer. And while you're at it, come to the Marblehead Festival of Arts Auction on Saturday where Gene will be heading the live auction and where you can bid on [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00April 13th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Arnould Gallery, business, keep it local, Pleasant Street, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – J Martin Furnishings

Is it Friday already? Time to Keep it Local with a great consignment store that has awesome furniture and art pieces. J Martin Furnishings offers a broad assortment of pieces including some furniture that my wife has had her eye on. I was drawn to the huge windows in the setting of this clapboard sided house on Washington Street. The tricky part was to try to minimize reflections (which I did with the help of a circular polarizer) and capture the shot without cars passing in front. Make sure you head to Old Town this weekend to shop local.

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00April 6th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, J Martin Furnishings, keep it local, Washington Street|1 Comment

Keep it Local – The Muffin Shop

Did you know the Muffin Shop is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year? Located on Washington Street, the Muffin Shop serves...well...muffins. But also has great breakfast and lunch options. On a cold Winter day, the front windows fog up from the heat of baking and in the Summer, it's uncommon to see the bench out front empty. Not only does the Muffin Shop have great food, they also serve to showcase local artists on their walls. Stop in and enjoy the food and art. And after you've had your fill of muffin and coffee, walk it off by turning left [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:49:10-04:00March 30th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Muffin Shop, Washington Street|1 Comment

Keep it Local – FL Woods

I've been to FL Woods on a number of occasions over the years and have always appreciated the store front but, until I took this image and got it ready to post, I didn't realize how much history lies behind that facade. You can read the full history by following the link above but suffice it to say that Fred L Woods Jr started the company (out of his home) in 1938! I'm guessing this is the oldest continuously operating business in Marblehead and definitely should be on your list of stores to hit this weekend as you...keep it local. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 23rd, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, FL Woods, keep it local, Old Town, Washington Street|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Scribe and Hip Baby Gear

With the lack of snow this Winter, I decided to head to Old Town and capture more images for my Keep it Local series. I had gotten an image of Hip Baby gear earlier but was trying to find a good angle with which to capture Scribe next door. I finally took a few steps back and found this composition showcasing the intersection with its flashing yellow light and the old buildings that house these relatively new businesses. It was a nice juxtaposition of the old and new seen in the early light on these uncrowded streets. And if you [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 16th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Old Town, Scribe Paper, sunrise|0 Comments

Keep it Local – Georgie Living

Georgie Living is the retail home for Georgina Ryan, an interior designer, and offers 'casual elegance with award winning design and personal attention'. On this particular morning, I was exploring Washington Street's stores before daylight savings and the end of the parking ban colluded to keep me from shooting these beautiful empty streets. I tried a few angles to get in the building that houses Georgie Living and Scuppers next door but wasn't happy with any of the compositions. When I got closer and noticed how neatly Old Town House and Abbot Hall lined up in the background, I knew [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:19-05:00March 9th, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: Abbot Hall, business, keep it local, Old Town House, Washington Street|0 Comments