Keep it Local – Liberty Henry and Me

When I first started the Keep it Local series, I took note of various businesses in town and especially those with interesting store fronts. Liberty Henry and Me met those criteria when it was located in a small space on State Street but I could never get the right light there. On Wednesday, I was dropping off my 2013 16-month calendars at the Hooper Mansion when I saw that the store had moved and taken up residence on the corner of Washington and Hooper Street. The door was open and the sign perfectly reflected off the polished wood floors. I [...]

By Eyal Oren|2014-04-20T14:48:48-04:00June 1st, 2012|Categories: Keep it Local|Tags: business, keep it local, Liberty Henry & Me, Washington Street|0 Comments

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

Spring Comes to Marblehead

After living in Washington, DC for 4 years, Spring has only truly arrived when the Cherry Blossoms flower and show off their beauty. I enlisted my viewers' help last year to find cherry blossom trees in town and had happened upon this one on Washington Street that quickly became my favorite tree in town. On Saturday, when the gloomy clouds lifted and the sun shone brightly, I grabbed my camera and decided to drive around town to see if I could find any signs of Spring. As I drove by this tree, I felt that familiar sense of satisfaction at [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00April 2nd, 2012|Categories: Flowers|Tags: cherry blossoms, flowers, tree, Washington Street|0 Comments

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

From the Rooftops – The Landing

Soon, very soon! On this rainy, gray morning, we just need to remember that soon we'll be able to enjoy this town at its finest. Boats in the harbor, blue skies overhead, the sun at our back... This image was taken back in early September from the Harbor Wharfs Condo where I started the From the Rooftops project. I shared an image from here looking back up State Street but this panorama gives you a better sense of what it was like on this late Fall day to stand and look out at the Landing below and the harbor beyond. [...]

By Eyal Oren|2016-11-06T12:06:18-05:00March 29th, 2012|Categories: Rooftop|Tags: boats, Marblehead Harbor, rooftop, Washington Street, water|0 Comments