The flowers at Arlington National Cemetery add a quiet beauty to the solemn atmosphere…read more It's nice to see a page dedicated to something most visitors don't really pay close attention to. The flower displays around the whole cemetery were beautiful. It's poetic to see something so beautiful in such a somber place.

Arlington Cemetery Flowers made everything easy and convenient for our family. We only needed to…read moreprovide the day and time of Dad's service and everything was taken care of. The spray and wreath ordered were there, graveside when our family arrived for the service. Even though it was pretty windy the day of the service, both spray & wreath held up remarkably well with minimal damage/loss of flowers and as you can see, the work is beautiful and appropriate for the setting. Thanks for making a difficult time infinitely easier and for serving Veterans & our Families so well.

It was a beautiful day for a Juneteenth Jazz in the Garden concert. There was plenty of seating…read moresurrounding the pond, both grass and concrete benches. I enjoyed walking the grounds prior to the concert to take in some of the gigantic sculptures. Georgia Heers is a talented singer, and my friends and I were glad she was our first concert in the garden.

Free sculpture garden just outside of the national gallery of art. Beautiful to enjoy the breeze by…read moresitting down in one of the many benches. Really nice cafe as well that sells sandwiches, salads, drinks.

Walking through downtown Arbutus and found this gem. Quirky and unusual finds. Prices are…read morereasonable- much better than Second Chance in Baltimore. Got an old sled to refurbish for much less than the ones at Second Chance. Great costume jewelry and lamp collections. Very clean and easy to walk through the store. Great customer service - owner is friendly and chatty. Stop in and check it out!

Stunning photography of a variety of subjects from nautical to botanical to local color. I love…read moreher painterly and tasteful style. She has also produced a beautiful coffee table book of Annapolis/Eastport and offers some lovely gift items. A fun place to check out as you stroll around the quaint streets of Eastport.

I discovered this artist after I first moved to Annapolis. I was blown away by her work. Her…read morephotographs look like paintings and they are gorgeous. I now own four of her pieces. One reason is because she keeps producing new work. They are like eating chocolate chip cookies. I know I should stop, but each one is better than the last one :-). Her studio is in the fun artsy area of Annapolis in Eastport. It is very nicely done and there are other little shops and galleries within walking distance. Definitely worth a look-see. A new Annapolitan

Bottom Line: Beautiful Chesapeake-inspired artwork and gifts in downtown Annapolis…read more I enjoy Kim Hovell's artwork so much that sometimes I refer to my home as "the House of Hovell" given that I have about 15 of her prints proudly framed and displayed. I also send out Kim Hovell Christmas cards each year. So, yeah, I am a fan and I am glad to see she has opened up a two-story shop on Main Street. The store is beautiful and includes original artwork, prints, home decor and other lovely gifty items.

Terrible communication and delayed shipping. I placed an order on August 26th, and it sat with no…read moreupdates. I sent two separate emails to customer service asking when my items would finally ship, but both were completely ignored. I had to look into my PayPal account just to find any information, which claimed it shipped on September 2nd for delivery today. However, the tracking has shown absolutely zero movement since the label was created. Extremely disappointed in the lack of professionalism and poor service. Buyer beware.

Stunning antique bookshop! They had so many first editions, I was blown away. It was so cozy and…read morefull of fascinating books. I loved walking around and taking in all the little details.

I must have walked by Back Creek Books dozens and dozens of times - on Main Street among dozens of…read moreother shops and restaurants and bars, it's right truly in the heart of historic Annapolis. And yet I'd never stopped in until last week! I don't know what took me so long. It's a bookstore, but it's not your every day bookstore. Back Creek Books sells used books and antiquarian books (rare and very old books). It's small, so I wondered if I wouldn't find something I wanted to take home with me. What a silly thought. I had about 20 minutes to kill before heading to a work event and popped in. I found several books I wanted to take home within just a few minutes and without even leaving the first one or two bookshelves (fiction). They have lots of older editions, signed books, and less common finds - many at still very affordable prices (don't get intimidated by their very rare and quite expensive books in the front window, not everything in the shop is a first edition with a high price tag). I picked up a signed book of short stories that I'm really excited to read. This probably isn't the bookshop for you if you're looking for something specific or if you only read new releases. But it's a great shop for browsing if you're looking for something unexpected, different, or special!

Not only do I love, love, love Nancy Hammond's work, but this gallery shop is truly a gem…read more It is right on West Street in the Arts District. I visited in person for the first time today. I only wish I had gone earlier in the season. In addition to the gorgeous, larger format framed works, they have some amazing gift items. There are many items featuring her great designs. The holiday cards are so unique; I will remember that before buying cards for next year. They had tree ornaments, towels, glassware, and so many other gift items. Make your stop here part of a fun day out and visit one of the nearby restaurants for lunch too. Annapolis Arts District has SO much to offer.

Bottom Line: Colorful paintings and silk-screen prints that beautifully capture life around the…read moreChesapeake Bay. I don't know anything technically about art but I know what I like when I see it and that includes Nancy Hammond's colorful interpretations of life around Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay region. As an Annapolitan I have long been familiar with Nancy Hammond Editions and I was excited to see she has a gallery in Saint Michael's in addition to her downtown Annapolis location. I think the Saint Michael's gallery might only be open on the weekends but its is beautifully done and worth a stop. When I visited a colorful heron print called "Trumpet Vine and Marshmallow" was featured up front and I just kept starring at it and all the lovely colors. There is something fun about the long-legged herons and this piece really captures that for me. While Nancy Hammond does paint a lot of herons she is also known for capturing Labrador retrievers, the Naval Academy, Annapolis, sailboats and other common sights of the region. Nancy Hammond is a very accomplished artist. She attended the prestigious Rhode Island Design School and I recently learned that some of her work has even been featured in the Baltimore Museum of Art.

I attended an event at the Hill Center for a cooking class. The space is open and well laid out for…read moreclasses that need a kitchen. I didn't have a chance to see all of the property. I look forward to coming back in the warmer months for a concert on the lawn. Mary Ann was very helpful and explained many of the events that take place all year long. I will be back for future events and concerts offered to our community at no cost. What a great way to give back. Thank you Hill Center!

A great community center near Eastern Market. Beautiful garden and surrounding, and there is the…read moreLittle Pearl restaurant right by it (seems to open at night only?). Staff are very friendly, and they have WiFi (different systems / passwords for different floors and different rooms). On the second floor, there's a stall in the ladies' room with a view (huge window). Not sure if that's a plus or a minus.