Chesapeake East is a charming little store in Downtown Salisbury. A great place to have some fun,…read morepaint pottery, and get the creative juices flowing! This places sells many house hold decorative items (painted ceramics, dishes, sculptural figures) a lot of it is pretty cute and I believe it is all handmade by the owner of this store. There is a small cafe attached to the store but it has very limited hours and I have never been while it was open. The best part of all is that they have a large selection of unpainted ceramics that you can paint your self right there!!! You only have to pay for the piece of blank ceramic that you would like to paint and most of them are very fairly priced ($5-$25 depending on size). The paint is free, glazing and firing is free. (glazing and firing takes one day so you will have to pick up your item the following day) The room that is designated for painting is very large and has lots of table space so it is great for large or small parties. The owner is so sweet, plays music for you, and makes you feel right at home. I went here for my birthday and my friends and I all had a blast. We made vases, coffee mugs, candy dishes, plates.... They have anything you can think of!

From the owner: Chesapeake East Company is the art gallery and retail store for danasimson.com…read more Dana Simson's handmade ceramic, jewelry and gift items along with clothing designs, children's books, and home decor are available for purchase along with work by other local artists from the Salisbury, MD area. The whimsy and delightful nature of the store make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. There is a yummy cafe and a pottery painting studio for the public also at the Chesapeake East Building on the river in Salisbury, MD. Easy parking is available out back off Lake Street.

I am not much of gift store guy but this place is very cool. If you are in the area or on the way…read moreto ocean city must see it. They have 40yrs of collections and you can see it.

This is one of my favorite stores on the east coast. When we travel to Ocean City, Maryland I…read morealways take the drive out here at least a couple times during my stay. I have spent hours upon hours at a time in this store. Staff has always been amazing, super friendly and very helpful. I even had a small issue with one item when I returned home once and had no problem returning the item through the mail with them. Amazing selection. Great staff and something I look forward to every time we visit Ocean City. I highly recommend them.

Horrible customer service. I was told my order would ship in 3-5 days. It has been over a month…read more I've reached out to cancel my order and get a refund and was told they couldn't do that. Reporting them as fraudulent.

From the owner: Stylish coastal boutique with apparel, accessories, gifts, antiques, handmade items and more!read more

The older woman with short hair made me so uncomfortable to the point that I put my items back and…read moreleft. Full disclosure: my mother and I are probably not what you consider your typical Hallmark shopper. We have visible tattoos. Our accents may make us sound different. I understand. I also understand keeping an eye on the customers. I understand loss prevention practices. I am a manager of a very successful store, so I get it. But never once have I literally followed customers around nor made them uncomfortable to the point of them putting merchandise back and leaving empty handed. If you want to deter shoplifters, you ask them how they are, if they are looking for anything in particular, if they need help finding that special gift. You don't make the customer's feel as if they're doing something wrong by looking at the merchandise. You especially don't fart like an aggressive pig without having the decency of saying excuse me. Yeah, we heard you. Dont be so conspicuous next time. Look lady, if you didn't want us in the store you could've asked us nicely to leave. My mom and I went looking for a sweet & sentimental gift for my best friend's birthday (which happens to fall around Mother's Day. And pregnant with her first child!) So I wanted it to be special- money was no issue. Instead, the associate tried to nonchalantly follow us around the store. I tried to ignore it at first. I thought maybe I was overreacting. But I couldn't shake that creepy, "someone is watching you" feeling. After checking out some merchandise around the store, I finally had enough. After the farting incident, I asked my mom if she felt like the woman was stalking us the entire time. She said yes, wasn't it obvious. I do not like to be stalked while shopping. I put the items back and we left empty handed. Some customer service training is in order. If she was my employee, she would've immediately be let go. Between her unhelpful, rude actions and her disgusting lack of public decency, maybe it's best not to work in a public setting. The short interaction I had with the young associate was great. Maybe the older lady should take note!

As expected, the store is nicely decorated for the Christmas holiday season. However, with…read morecustomers checking out the ornaments and cards, it makes the aisles a little congested. While there was a greeter up front, I wasn't greeted upon entering on leaving- however the friendliness of the other employees made up for it. The store was well stocked and neatly organized- it's one of the few times I've been in Hallmark and a card wasn't out of place.

Lots of assorted unique STUFF here. Recently bought a shed for my yard. Good quality product,…read morereasonably priced with outstanding service. Colt, the owner's son, delivered it and managed to place it in the exact spot where I wanted it. I still can't believe he got it there. Through a small opening between houses, through the trees, then dodged more trees and turned it sideways....all while smiling! Incredible. Nice folks, great to deal with!

Surprised that nobody's reviewed this store, yet! It's always a "stop-in" place when we head to…read morethe beach; lots of great furniture, knick-knacks, folkart-type dolls, kitchen gadgets, etc. The Staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

Incredible customer service! The absolute best product. I have both given and received their items…read moreand have always been pleased.

I understand it's Valentines Day, and your business 'building' is very small. Today, Feb 14,…read morearrival at 1055am for a 1100 arrangement pick. First observation 'omg' this small place is overwhelmingly crowd, within 10 mins 'that was fine' I was helped, I gave the (YAL) Young Attractive Lady my name-I'm here for a 1100A pick up. More clients just kept over flowing the place. Observing the YAL search for my PreOrdered 'paid for item' and the length of time it was taking her I knew it was a problem! The YAL , I could notice was getting frustrated as well due to The influx of people coming in continuously! 40 mins passed, I over heard and read her lips telling another co-worker I can't find his order. I didn't want to get outraged so I maintained my patience, I should THAT co-worker a photo copy of what the online order was and 'she went to the cooler and pulled it right out!' Edible Arrangements 'your busy is Edible' very desired, holidays be prepared clients are coming! Slow down employees, breathe stay focused 'you are doing the best you can' I'm not even upset that you partially tied the balloon and as soon as I stepped outside it blew away!

They are willing to take donations all of the time. I always bring my donations here. The staff is…read morecourteous and always friendly. Had a bad experience with Salvation Army and I'm glad I found this place. More than appreciative every time.

Finally got a chance to view part of the exhibit before the little one got too cranky. I like that…read morea local artist was featured and that there are several mediums utilized. I briefly got to see some oil paintings, dolls and purses. I will definitely be back when I have more time. The staff continues to be polite and helpful without crowding you.

From the owner: Salisbury Art Space (formerly AI&G) is a non-profit art gallery and community art center in…read moreDowntown Salisbury, MD. Our mission is to enhance the visual arts in the mid-Delmarva region through exhibition opportunities for both seasoned and emerging artists, and art education for children and adults. Our vision is to make arts accessible to everyone! We have a variety of art classes for kids and adults in subjects such as drawing, ceramics, wood carving, watercolor, oil painting, bookmaking classes, and more. Art classes are a great way to make friends, learn a new hobby, and relieve stress! If you are an artist or crafts person, we are always looking for talented people to teach classes. The SAS Martha Gue Gift Shop is a great place to consign your creations as well. Come in on Tuesdays to talk to our gift shop manager, Barbara. Beyond our exhibitions, gift shop and education, our "Space" is here for the community to use, whether it's needed for meetings, events, or performances - you name it! We host a variety of entertaining fundraising events throughout the year, as well, so keep an eye out for the annual See You in September Gala and more. We are here for the community, we are here for YOU!!

This was an interesting museum to stop by when we were in Salisbury. The museum showcases art…read morepieces and information about wildfowl - carved figures, informative video presentations, as well as a gift store on anything wildfowl. I was surprised at the their extensive collection in terms of the different types of birds, their habitat, their diet, as well as a realistic representation on how each of them looks like. I especially liked the Ward Brothers' 'Wildfowl Counterfeiters' exhibition, in which they are the premiere individuals to carve wooden representations of wildfowl. The staff were very friendly, and you can do a guided tour or a self-guided one. +for bird lovers!

Great museum featuring waterfowl and decoys. Would not be my first choice of topics, but in reality…read morethe museum was fascinating! Saw beautiful pieces of art and came away with an appreciation for the work put into these decoys. Museum provided details on the evolution of the art, as well as what decoys meant to watermen.