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April 25, 2007
Outside a good place to be
With the warming of the weather there has been for social activity taking place on the Dilly Deli's outdoor patio. Always a popular locale when weather is nice, the patio has been a hive of activity and if you are itchin' to get out and enjoy a warm evening, now is the time
Every Saturday, the Dilly Deli is hosting a Wine Tasting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There are special guests each weekend to discuss new wines and their tastes. Be sure to check out the eatery for a good time. For more information, call the Dilly Deli at 561-5233.
Posted by johnston at 07:51 PM
April 17, 2007
The Shop takes a wider and longer step
The Shop Around the Corner has been open less than a year and it has already expanded.
The expansion is on two fronts: in inventory and in space. The shop just finished a renovation that opened another room that now harbors a myriad of merchandise such as gift wrap, ribbons, cards, boxed note cards, invitations and Caspari tabletop paper products.
If you have never been to the shop, located at 6818 Wooster Pike in The Strand, then make some time to stop in and peruse what's inside. The shop is fraught with fine gifts and home furnishings and the ambiance is tranquil and soothing, the air redolent with odoriferous candles and the walls are a canvass for hundreds of colors stemming from wall decorations, table settings and rugs.
It is evident that owner Tiffany Richardson has devoted much time and thought to the creativity of the store's design and to the fashionable taste of its inventory.
The Shop Around the Corner has just partnered with Pine Cone Hill Bedding and is now carrying Dash and Albert rugs. Also new for the shop is an extensive selection of Vietri and Juliska tableware.
And to round out the new list of amenities, the shop now has bridal and gift registry.
For more information, call the shop at 271-5777.
Posted by johnston at 12:25 AM
April 10, 2007
Furniture Liquidation Sale
The Mariemont Inn is completely restoring the hotel facilities and all furniture from the first phase is now available for sale. This sale will be held in the building between the theatre and Grateter's on the Mariemont Square.
Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22 from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Items include: soft chairs, wingback chairs, table chairs, sofa beds, tables, televisions, television cabinets, nightstands, queen size headboards, queen mattresses and box-springs, mirrors, luggage racks, coffee makers, chandeliers, rug remnants, linens, drapes, and more. (sorry no antiques)
Posted by webmaster at 01:42 PM
April 03, 2007
Who's Who: A travel authority from The Travel Authority
Whether traveling within the United States or internationally, when planning a vacation it is nearly as important to know your travel agent as much as the destination you intend to visit.
So here is a look at Jeannie Houston, one of the well-versed travel consultants for Mariemont’s The Travel Authority, located in The Strand. “I am a consultant,” Houston said, “because there is nothing worse for travelers traveling to the wrong place."
Q: How is your geography?
Jeannie: Above average. Hopefully you can’t trip me up.
Q: How did you become a travel consultant?
Jeannie: I used to be a dietician and licensed in Ohio … but travel is what I liked best.
Q: Have you traveled to all seven continents?
Jeannie: No, I’ve never been to Antarctica, Africa or Australia, although I know people who have traveled to Antarctica, I have sent many honeymooners to Australia and have packaged many safaris to Africa.
Q: What are your favorite places to travel in North America?
Jeannie: I would have to say the Carolinas if wanting to take a relaxing vacation, or New York City for the excitement and ambiance.
Q: What about South America?
Jeannie: I absolutely loved Costa Rica. The people there are very friendly, plus you have volcanoes, rain forests, great sports fishing … the place is great.
Q: And Europe?
Jeannie: Italy. It may be my favorite place to travel. There is not a part of Italy I don’t like. You have to experience Venice when the tide comes in. It is very interesting. One of my favorite vacations is when my husband and I took a cruise from Monte Carlo to Venice. It is a trip where you will see everything.
Q: Name a place that everyone should travel to once in their life?
Jeannie: Istanbul. It is neat to be standing with one foot in Europe, the other foot in Asia. It is an amazing place.
Q: I thought you had never been to Asia (smiles).
Jeannie: Croatia is also a beautiful place that is worth seeing. No one ever says, “I want to go to Croatia,” but the country is absolutely breathtaking.
Q: Is traveling the world something only wealthy people can do, or can travel be accomplished by anyone for a relatively inexpensive price tag if the proper research is conducted?
Jeannie: Anyone can travel. I have done honeymoons for $900 and I have packaged vacations for $40,000. I can work with people and find the best deals for places most suited to their tastes and wants.
Posted by johnston at 07:56 PM