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.

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

This is a beautiful up-and-coming gallery featuring local artists! Alana and Maria made my first…read moresolo show stress free and a great learning experience. The gallery features new renovations that bring so much natural light into the space!

Have passed this gallery more than once without stopping in. . . shame on me. A tad above your…read morenormal gallery and attention to detail obvious everywhere you looked. Owner SuAnne Martinez was informative and friendly and while purchasing art wasn't on today's agenda, I strongly urge to take any of your unframed art work to put in her capable hands. This is definitely on my list of where to visit in Annapolis.

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.

Bottom Line: An enchanting place to shop for, or just browse, the artwork of 50+ local artists who…read moreget their inspiration from Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay. Local by Design has expanded and their newest location is in Annapolis Mall between Nordstrom and Crate and Barrel. The store is delightful and a treasure trove of water colors, fun jewelry, transitional upholstery furniture, upcycled art work, practical pottery and pop art posters. They have so many great gifts for yourself or others! Local by Design features the artwork of 50+ local artists that use all sorts of mediums. The art here ranges from super subtle, traditional and classic to zany, wild and fun. I enjoyed all of it! Even if you aren't shopping for something on your walls, there is plenty of other great stuff here for the home, for yourself and for gifts. Also, this store offers a little snapshot into the cultural icons of Annapolis and the surrounding area - USNA, sailing, steamed crabs alongside National Bohemian beer, oysters, blue herons, anchors, etc. The Annapolis Mall location doesn't have the charm of the downtown Annapolis store but parking certainly is easier! Park near Nordstrom or Pottery Barn for the shortest walk to this upscale store located in J. Crew's former space.

I stopped at The Gallery location today and WOW! Two warehouses full of amazing stuff! The…read morefurniture is beautiful and so much to see from art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, vintage...I'm sure I missed something! It is just a fun unique place to shop!! It's a must see if you are in Annapolis! It's the one at 1818 Margaret Ave.

Such a cute shop! Great spot to get gifts for any occasion. Love their ornament wall during the…read moreholidays, and they have a great scout collection also! I go here often to pick up birthday gifts, wedding shower gifts and hostess gifts!

I will never spend money at Whimsicality again. Their 20-40% markup on products is absolutely…read moreinsane. Spend your money elsewhere - other boutiques in Annapolis do not have such crazy markups.

Amazing little gem of a museum. Well designed and constructed, and our hosts that day were the…read morewonderful Karen and Tilly. So much information shared in such an interesting way! Now we know what the sticks in the water of the bay are! (I won't tell) And along with the nautical ephemera, there were prehistoric animal bones on display! Nice little gift shop, too.

Bottom Line: A delightful museum about Tilghman Island and life in the Chesapeake Bay region that…read moreis a must-visit site for first time visitors to the area. I am fascinated with the unique and rich subculture of the Chesapeake Bay region. Like the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, The Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum in Chesapeake Beach and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, the Tilghman Watermen's Museum tells the history of life on and around the bay. As the name implies, the museum also recounts history specific to Tilghman Island. What I like most about the museum is that it is located inside the beautifully restored historic Lee house. The historic home is built in the "W" architecture style which is an offshoot of Victorian architecture. This style is unique to Tilghman Island. In fact, there were only 13 of them built and only seven survive. I enjoyed learning about this specific architectural style so much that I was very pleased to be able to purchase a Christmas ornament that features the Lee House. Also, we enjoyed driving around the island and identifying other W style homes. There are various exhibits in the museum including a rotating exhibit that changes annually in addition to the permanent exhibits. Currently, the rotating exhibit is about waterfowling in the area as Tilghman Island is located along the Atlantic Flyway - the north-south migratory route for birds. My father has hunted ducks and geese on the Eastern Shore his entire life and I have studied the Atlantic Flyway a bit but I still learned something new, albeit a bit horrifying about big gun boats. The permanent exhibits cover fishing, crabbing, oystering, canning and boat building. I really appreciated the pound net model because I'd only seen them from the water and never could quite grasp how they worked. The exhibit that I spent the most time marveling at was about the Tilghman Packing Company. I can almost imagine being there - I can hear the boats arriving with their bounty, I can see the workers hustling and I can smell the bizarrely delightful and familiar salty, musty smell of aging, empty oyster shells piling up. The exhibit that was most surprising was about beloved Tilghman Island resident Bill Cummings. He was a commercial waterman by trade but had a natural talent for painting. He was self-taught and his work documents a time lost on the island. I assumed the museum was self-guided but that wasn't the case. We were accompanied for most of our visit. At times it was hard to immerse myself in the exhibits for that reason. My husband's take was that the docents were really excited to have us there and wanted to make sure we had a good time and got all of our questions answered. Hopefully that was the case and not that they thought we'd be disrespectful if not closely supervised. I really appreciate all of the hardwork that has gone into restoring the Lee House and creating the museum's collections and exhibits. Tilghman Island has a proud history that they graciously share. Admission is donation based and it is certainly worthy of a donation. You can drop cash in their box or donate via your credit card. I really hope people will support this neat, quaint, local museum!