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New Home + Schellville= Happiness

By Adelina Riddick, in All Communities

When you come to Schellville this holiday season, you’ll be greeted by loads of volunteers wearing warm coats, wooly mittens, and great big smiles on their faces. And the widest smiles might be on Mick and Laura Wolfe, who embraced Schell Brothers’ culture of happiness soon after they moved into their new home in the Governor’s community in Lewes.

The New Yorkers arrived in July 2020: the middle of the pandemic, when meeting new people was a challenge. But after a few impromptu happy hours — socially distanced in the middle of their street, of course — and finding fellow trail walkers and bike riders, the Wolfes soon found themselves with a pile of new friends…

By the following summer, Laura had been appointed to the Governors Pool and Clubhouse Committee, Mick had helped form a biking group and together with neighbors started a monthly dinner group: The Wolfes were home.

As they lounged in comfy chairs alongside the community pool one July afternoon, a neighbor told them about Schellville, and Laura and Mick’s ears immediately perked up.

Free admission to the miniature village for kids, skating, and a beer garden? Train rides and snowball fights? “I thought, what a great opportunity to celebrate with my family,” said Laura.

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Wolfes had a blast, bringing their children, niece, and nephew, and their two grandchildren to tour the village, visit the food trucks, do a little holiday shopping and enjoy a libation or two while they watched the skaters.

They’re also volunteering a few of their evenings: Mick as the train conductor or engineer and Laura as a Christmas elf, giving directions, squirting the hand sanitizer, and greeting new visitors. And they are loving it.

“I think it’s very impressive that Schell has stepped up like this in the community and how the company gives back,” Mick said. A former commercial construction executive, he’s also impressed with the quality of Schellville’s construction, but he’s not surprised. “We love Lewes, and when we first looked here, we looked for a premier builder in the area, and we were very impressed with Schell’s offerings and their commitment to quality.”

For Laura, volunteering at Schellville is another opportunity to give back. “I wanted to show my appreciation for Schell and for Governors, this great community which has become our new home.”

Besides, added Mick, there are few things as fun as being the train engineer for the evening. “The idea of driving all those little kids around? I mean, that’s exciting — that’s holiday spirit right there.”

Schellville 2021- Bigger and Better

By Adelina Riddick, in At Schell Brothers, We Get It!

Here’s the good news about this year’s Schellville: It’s bigger and better than ever.

Here’s the great news about Schellville: It’s so big that there are hundreds of volunteer opportunities for coastal Delawareans to help out — everything from greeters and skate fitters to Santa’s helpers, train conductors, and of course, village elves.

If you need a bit of a nudge to get into the holiday spirit this year, Schellville will practically knock you over.

  • The biggest roller skating rink in the state, including a pathway — or speedway, depending on who’s skating — that winds through a 45-foot tunnel of lights.
  • A brand-new maze featuring 1,200 trees to get lost in
  • Two trains just waiting for riders to take in the festive sights
  • 14 firepits, 18 artisan craft shops, a giant heated tent (with a bar) overlooking the roller rink and a food truck alley
  • The snow zone, where kids can play in igloos and have “snowball fights” with lightweight balls

Schellville volunteers have the added benefit of watching the crowds have a blast — and knowing they are playing a part in bringing big smiles to a lot of little faces.

The whole extravaganza takes place in a sparkling light-draped, candy-cane-covered, super-decorated playland just behind the Tanger Outlets Seaside mall on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth.

Schellville got its start in 2017, when Director of Marketing Alyssa Titus went to her boss, holiday celebration superfan Chris Schell, with a cute idea. “For Christmas, I wanted us to build a giant interactive gingerbread house,” she told him.

Chris mulled it over for a minute. “How about a whole village of houses?” he said. And that year, the nine mini-homes of Schellville were built along the water at the parking lot for the Lewes-Cape May Ferry. It featured tiny workshops, a place for kids to write letters to Santa, and a miniature Zwaanendael Museum among its attractions.

It didn’t take long for the crowds to swell and the village got bigger — first moving farther north to Hudson Fields, and now this year in a significantly expanded location behind the outlets, which Tanger is letting Schell rent without a charge.

Schell Brothers Homes — whose mission is happiness, after all — sponsors the entire event, which means that kids and their families can enjoy Schellville without paying for anything: There’s no admission charge, though visitors can purchase snacks, gifts, and crafts or drinks and rent roller skates if they don’t bring their own.

Schell employees, contractors, and other friends and family members willing to be roped in have been hard at work on Schellville since the summer, and two weeks before opening were still planting trees, stringing lights, and putting finishing touches on the village, which now numbers 18 buildings, including a miniature airport, movie theater and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus’ own home.

Participating food and craft vendors are pledging 10 percent of their Schellville profits to the Harry K Foundation, which works to end childhood hunger in Delaware.

Also, if you use the hashtag #kudosforchristmas and post a message of gratitude on social media, Schell Brothers will donate $1 for every kudos given to the Harry K Foundation through the Kudos For A Cause campaign. All proceeds will benefit the kids in Delaware. “This is about the children in our area — in Delaware — who don’t have enough to eat. We must work together to care for our children,” said founder Harry Keswani.

“It’s the coolest thing I’ve ever done in my life,” says Alyssa. “And I’ve done a lot of cool things.”

Schellville will open on Nov. 20 with extended hours after Dec. 16. Reserve your tickets and sign up to volunteer at the Schellville website

*Article by Calli Barker Schmidt

Interior Design Trends for 2021

By Adelina Riddick, in All Communities

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It’s been a unique year across the world as countries went into lockdown. And during this time, many people have realized that no matter what is happening in the world around them, the comfort and safety of your home can make life just plain HAPPY!

The bond between interior design and our emotions has gained a lot of attention in recent years and a lot of research proves that a thoughtful design of your home can make your family more creative, peaceful, and even happier. Many elements like colors, textures, or objects inside a house can have an impact on someone’s mood.


COLORS, for example, can generate emotions and they even became part of our vocabulary when we want to describe our mood. Feeling blue, green with envy or thinking pink are just some of the most used phrases.
Warmer shades of yellow or blue can inspire relaxation, vibrant colors like green and orange encourage communication, red can easily make a statement but also can appear a little hostile just because it’s such an imposing color and icy colors tend to lend themselves to a feeling of calm.This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is tt-1.jpg
AI Aqua is going to be a huge trend in 2021 and it’s being described as a “positive hue” that is both “sporty and trend-forward.”
Now, isn’t this the BEST NEWS? Going along with this positive line of thinking, maybe we should all have AI Aqua wall accents or decorative elements in our homes, just to make sure 2021 will have a positive vibe since we know another 2020 is out of the question:).
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Susan Herring, Senior Interior Designer, Décor Direct Interiors reflects, “I expect the new Spring fabrics will be bold, refreshing colors to coordinate with the aqua color- such as coral and blush tones, sand and neutrals and lots of white. Coastal inspired interiors are still a big design trend and not just in the Coastal areas. A lot of homeowners are making their homes feel like a retreat since many are working from home right now.”
DON’T BE AFRAID OF BLACK ACCENTS
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If you are trying to find the right tile pattern for your room, another classic color combination is making a comeback. Black and white Spanish floor tiles are so popular and they may be the perfect combination for your home! More pattern tile HERE.
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Cori Bane, Schell Brothers Design Consultant advises, “Black accents, hardware, tile, and cabinetry can be the key for a signature look. It can be a bold move but as long as the rest of the room is light and airy, these statement pieces can be a great way to add a little drama to the room.”
GOLD ACCENTS
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Gold can be so beautiful and warm and it’s modern and on-trend!
If you are not quite ready to fully commit to gold accents, one new trend you could try is mixing metals! This is a fabulous way to bring interest and beauty to a room.
See how to mix metals in your décor HERE.
HOLY SHIPLAP!

The Lilac, Schell Brothers at Jefferson Creek
This easy-to-install wall treatment is still one of the best design tricks you can use for your home. There’s just something about this material that brings a clean and desirable look to any space. You can use it for the fireplace walls, ceiling or you can even do an accent shiplap wall, it fits almost any design that you’re dreaming about and it adds texture to an otherwise simple room.
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The Mayberry, Schell Brothers at Tidewater Landing
Joanna Gaines, HGTV’s Fixer Upper star made shiplap a household term! You can find more inspiration HERE.
The MODERN FARMHOUSE trend is not going anywhere either.
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Essentially, the modern farmhouse style is the more sophisticated cousin of the traditional country style. It is the perfect combination of everything we love about contemporary minimalism mixed with the warm and comforting rustic look.
Modern farmhouse styling is a fresh, contemporary look, but at its heart, it’s all about feeling warm, welcoming, and friendly.
You can find more creative ways to perfect this style in your home HERE.
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No matter what trends you choose for your house, always create a home that looks like you! The more you surround yourself with things that make you feel good, the more you’ll capture the feeling of home.

SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING activities to do this Halloween

By Adelina Riddick, in Fun Stuff

What will Halloween look like this year?

Halloween is supposed to be the spookiest holiday on the calendar in the US, filled with sweet trick-or-treating delights, festive costumes and, so many fun-filled activities!

But 2020 is not like most years. The majority of the most known Halloween Festivals have been canceled and restrictions have been applied in order to minimize the risk for virus transmission.

The State of Delaware has released guidelines regarding the safety of certain fall activities. Some of the high-risk activities are considered:

  • door-to-door-trick or treating
  • trunk or treat events that are organized in places where you can’t maintain social distancing
  • hayrides with people from outside your household unless everyone is wearing a face covering and is 6 feet apart from non-household members

See more detailed guidance information for Delaware state

HERE.

Source: ymcade.org

The HAPPY NEWS is that Halloween is far from CANCELED. It may look a little bit different, but like this whole year, it will be a Halloween like no other!

Are you ready to track down some fun events for Halloween 2020 in beautiful coastal Delaware?

Here are a few safe social distancing Halloween events to get you started:

“THIS IS HALLOWEEN”- FAMILY OUTDDOR EVENT Hudson Fields

On Sunday, November 1st, the Revival House, Hudson Fields and, the Beebe Foundation will host another free outdoor movie event “This is Halloween”. The event is free to the public but donations are accepted at the door with all proceeds going to Beebe Healthcare’s Frontline Workers.

The event will feature food and beverage trucks, local vendors and artists, live music and other safely distanced fun activities including trick-or-treat bags for the younger attendees.

More details about the event HERE.

HALLOWEEN KID’S CABARET- The Milton Theatre

Milton Theatre Presents “Halloween Kid’s Cabaret” outdoor event on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.

Kids, it’s your time to shine! The Theatre is opening its brand-new outdoor stage to the kids who would like to sing their favorite fall tunes. Also, if you come wearing your costumes, you can get the chance to win exciting prizes.

Each child 13 years of age and younger will get a trick-or-treat bag of candy to take home with them!

For more details about the event click here.

JINXED! A Halloween Stand-Up Comedy Show! The Milton Theatre

Featuring Paul Lyons, Anita Wise & Keith Purnell, laugh your way out of getting jinxed in this spooktacular Halloween night of comedy.

MY CAPE FANTASY TRAIL- Cape Henlopen State Park

This year, due to the pandemic, The Fantasy Trail looks a little bit different. The Cape Henlopen Officials are inviting kids to keep the Fantasy Trail spirit alive and try some of the safe social distancing events they came up with:

My Cape Fantasy Trail Past

Share your photos and favorite Fantasy Trail characters from previous Fantasy Trails on Cape Henlopen Park Facebook/Instagram page using #MyCapeFantasyTrail

My Cape Fantasy Trail Present

Explore Cape Henlopen State Park in search of some Fantasy Trail backdrops. Take a picture in yours, your child’s, or even your pet’s favorite Halloween costume and post them on  Cape Henlopen State Park page using #MyCapeFantasyTrail. Check their Facebook page for clues to the locations of these great photo ops.

My Fantasy Trail Future

Since they are already planning for Fantasy Trail 2021, they would love your help.  Send them suggestions of what new characters you would like to see added to the trail. Your favorite character may be selected to update the trail for 2021!

YMCA FALL FESTIVALS

Dover YMCA – Trunk or Treat

Friday, October 30, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

This event will begin at 5:30 pm and is first-come, first-served – while supplies last.

Attendees will visit from car to car collecting treats! Be sure to come dressed in your Halloween best and bring a bag to hold candy and prizes. You won’t want to miss this “spooktacular’” event!

Sussex Family YMCA

Friday, October 30, 6 -7:30 pm

6 pm – Costume Parade Contest

6:30 pm – Painting Pumpkin Patch

6:30 pm – Smore’s Bar

SELFIE WITH THE GEORGETOWN  SCARECROWS

Georgetown scarecrows decorate downtown for the season!

The 8 scarecrows definitely add color to the downtown area as a part of the annual contest sponsored by Georgetown Arts & Flowers.

One more reason to enjoy the season! Go see them live or click here for a virtual tour.

THE BEST HALLOWEEN MOVIES FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES

‘Tis the season to be spooky, and our favorite Halloween movies  for kids will help you get in the spirit!

HAPPY SAFE HALLOWEEN!

Source: cdc.gov

7 SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING ACTIVITIES to do this October

By Adelina Riddick, in All Communities

In October any wonderful unexpected thing might be possible, after all, we are all living AN AUTUMN LIKE WE’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE.

WHY WE LOVE OCTOBER?

Fall can easily become your favorite season. The air gets slightly cool, perfect for walks, hiking, and bike rides and you usually feel the need to wear one of your favorite light jackets or a sweater in the evenings. Halloween and Thanksgiving Day are around the corner and this means three things: fun, family, and lots of pumpkin and cinnamon goodies to eat!

Oh, delicious autumn!

Nature is definitely in a full celebratory mode in October. The yellows, the reds, the oranges, the falling leaves, the crisp air, the colorful pumpkin patches; apple picking, corn mazes and we can go on and on about why October means GOOD VIBES ONLY!

Nothing about 2020 has been what anyone expected BUT friends, we made it to fall, so let’s not take that for granted and appreciate that we are living in a place where we are lucky enough to witness the wonder of four seasons, whilst others only get two. Let’s LOVE this season for what it brings!

LOOKING FOR FUN OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN COASTAL DELAWARE?

Just because you’re staying more at home right now (and savor pumpkin spice latte snuggled on the couch the majority of the days), it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the best things that fall has to offer.

Here are some great activities to do this fall to keep celebrating the season, while you are social distancing, of course

1.U-PICK EXPERIENCE & CORN MAZE 

Fruit is at its freshest and most nutritious when you buy it locally and if you count the fun and adventure of going to the farm and plucking apples right from the tree, you can call it a successful day!

Fifer Orchards in Camden-Wyoming 

APPLE PICKING

Days of the week: Until late October, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays only

Time: Appointment only from 10am- 5pm

Registration: $2 (age 4+)

Reserve your appointment for picking at Fifer’s Orchard today! So much fun!  Fifer Orchards

U-PICK PUMPKIN PATCH 

No reservation needed

PAC-MAN themed Corn Maze

A fun and challenging 6-acre corn maze. An amazing family experience!

To reserve your appointment CLICK HERE

And while you’re there don’t forget to get your pre-made candy apples, the freshly made apple cider, and the most delicious apple cider donuts!

2.DELAWARE DISCOVERIES TRAILS 

Delaware just got more colorful!

All within a quick drive, walk, or ride, you can explore 9 Delaware locations with amazing street artwork! 

The DAC (Developing Artist Collaboration) has partnered with the Delaware Tourism Office and created this interactive street art inspired murals that you can find throughout the state. While exploring these awesome locations, become part of the art by striking your best pose! Submit 4 of your #DelawareDiscoveries photos taken with the artwork to earn a chance for a limited edition DYI prize HERE

If your friends and family are coming in town and you want to plan a full getaway weekend to start this adventure, the site offers information about great places to stay, dine, and much more! You can find more details and how to submit your photos on  DELAWARE DISCOVERIES.

3.DELAWARE BOTANIC GARDENS AT PEPPER CREEK

October is such a great month to admire nature’s beauty and where else better than at the Botanical Gardens!

During October, DBG offers regular hours, guided tours, a sunrise visit, and 2 free Sussex Community Days. For more details click here.

4.OUTDOOR YOGA CLASSES- SOULFIRE COLLECTIVE

The girls at SoulFire Collective are an absolute beam of light and a power yoga community!

All summer long they rocked the Freeman Stage with their “come sweat, connect and transform” yoga classes and they are organizing outdoor/indoor events in October too! You can find them at the Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery every Thursday, starting at 6 pm and at the coolest warehouse on 19817 Hebron RD in Rehoboth Beach every Wednesday and Friday.

Treat yourself by doing some yoga in the vineyard or wherever these amazing ladies organize it! You won’t regret it!

Read more about the Art Of Yoga and their events here.

5.OktoBIRDfest 

Oct 9-11

Registrations are now open for Delmarva’s Second OktoBIRDfest. Delmarva Birding Weekends are offering small safe social distancing group tours combining the birding experience with visits to the award-winning Delaware craft-breweries.

To book your adventure trip, click here https://delmarvabirding.com/oktobirdfest-oct-9-11/

6.BOARDWALK BUDDY WALK

Saturday, October 10th

Did you know that the Boardwalk Buddy Walk Initiative was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Tourism Award in 2010?

This exceptional event raises awareness of the special qualities of individuals with Down Syndrome and the need to include them in our communities.

Whether you have Down Syndrome, know someone who does, or you just want to show your support, take the first step and donate or register today!

This year instead of all of us walking together on the Boardwalk, you’ll be walking with your families and friends in your own neighborhood, around town, or wherever you choose.

CLICK HERE for more information about this year’s event and how you can start your team!

7.CREATIVE MARKET

Developing Artist Collaboration 

When: Every Monday 6-9 pm

Where: Rehoboth Ale House Garden

This program is all about giving an opportunity to handmade businesses, visual artists, comics, culinary arts, musicians and so much more to get their work out there in the community. Discover beautiful creations while supporting your local artists at this weekly event!

You will be able to enjoy live music, beer, snacks, and of course buy so many 100% handmade pieces of art.

More details about the DAC initiatives HERE

And last but not least, friends, parking is free at our Coastal Delaware beaches until May 2021, so go out there, dine, shop, and support our AMAZING LOCAL BUSINESSES!

Stay safe!