Yoga studios are opening and closing on the North Shore faster than you can say chaturanga! It is amazing to be a part of a community where the demand for yoga is high, yet we recognize it can be confusing navigating the in’s and out’s of what makes each studio different. What sets Treetop apart and makes us unique? We’ve narrowed it down for you to make it easy!
1. Time-tested, community-approved!
Treetop is the oldest yoga studio still open on Cape Ann. We have been serving this community for over 8 years, and we’re going strong! You can be sure to expect a lot more from us for many years to come.
“I have been to other studios and I think Treetop is by far the best. It is clean and inviting, the staff is friendly and amazing. AND the clientele is friendly. I honestly feel like it’s one big family.”
RD itinerary for the next few days to find Christmas Spirit.
Friday night December 4 from 4-9 PM Shop Rockport. Bearskin Neck but don’t forget down the street past Shalin Liu for more art and great Tuscan bowls and stuff.
Saturday 1PM The Freemantle Doctor putters into Rockport Harbor with Santa. This is earlier than the previous 50 years so make a note. 1PM. Thousands of children crammed on the docks screaming “IT”S SANTA!!!” I have not seen one fall in yet. Maybe Saturday …
Saturday 1-4PM Santa hangs out in Rockport. Pull his beard. Drink hot chocolate. Sing Christmas Carols.
Saturday 4PM The Rockport Tree lighting in Dock Square.
Saturday 7PM The GMG Christmas Party at Cape Ann Giclee. Even if you have flexilis anatidaephobia like Joey and Craig you have to stop on by. RD will be on a leash.
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Zachary Mickelson, Pitcher and Tumbler, 5x5x12, Soda Fired Ceramic
Description: Ceramics, Jewelry, Wearable and Wall Art, Over 30 artists. Potters and Painters from Cape Ann, Beverly, Boston and Maine join Ten Pound Studio Silk Artists for a weekend extravaganza sale and feast for the eyes. During Lexington Lights in Magnolia, a day of family holiday events.
Join us at The Topside Grill tonight (Thursday, 12/3/15) for ladies night! $5 Appetizers all night long, $5.95 Topside Margaritas and other amazing cocktails! Kitchen is open until 11:00pm!
This is one of the few places where I can honestly say that you’ll find something for everyone on your list — Itty Bitty earrings, knitted caps and gloves, wine bottle warmers, homemade ornaments, Waldorf Dolls, Nautical Onesies (with a side of humor), hand-dyed silk, leather bangles, American Girl doll clothes, peaceful artwork made with beer caps, even Happy Clam thongs!
Head to Present this Ladies’ Night (tonight!) for a glass of wine and amazing locally-made gifts from seventeen different Cape Ann artisans.
Present is located at 120 Main Street in Gloucester.
Tree lighting in Gloucester last weekend….tree lighting in Rockport this weekend.
Pick #1: Â Christmas in Rockport
1:00 Saturday, December 5th
It is only fitting that in the incredibly quaint, picturesque, and perfect town of Rockport, Santa should arrive by lobster boat. This has been a tradition for as long as I can remember, but please note, that this year’s schedule will be a little bit different.
Santa has decided that he would like more time to linger, shop, and visit with the townsfolk so he has cleared his afternoon schedule to arrive in Rockport earlier than normal.
Santa’s boat should be arriving at T-Wharf at 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, December 5th. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 4:00. That leaves a nice amount of time to shop, explore, walk our new breakwater, grab a snack or some cocoa, and maybe get some one on one time with Santa himself.
Pick #2: Family Holiday Present Workshop at Maritime Gloucester
What a great way to get in some family time while also hand-making holiday gifts for those special people on your list.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2015, 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
REGISTRATION : $5.00 PER CHILD (MEMBERS), $8.00 PER CHILD (NON-MEMBERS)
AUDIENCE: FAMILIES
Come spend the morning at Maritime Gloucester making nautical inspired crafts..the perfect handmade holiday presents. Ages 5 to 12 years. Cost is $5 per child members, $8 per child non-members. Parents/Guardians are required to attend. Â The workshop will take place in the Sarah Fraser Robbins Classroom accessed from the walkway to the pier.
Surely this event will be gorgeous and should get even the biggest curmudgeon into the holiday spirit….
Kick off your holiday season with us. Tour the Great House beautifully decorated for Christmas. With a nod to the great polar expeditions of the 1920s, you’ll see outdoor adventure paraphernalia, polar-inspired decorations, and a magnificent ice sculpture. Enjoy live music and dance, interactive activities, and warm cookies and cider. On Sunday afternoon, 2 pm-4pm, visit with the North Pole’s greatest celebrity Santa Claus.
Find that perfect holiday gift at the Castle Hill gift shop or the Harbor Sweets pop-up store. Please consider bringing a pair of warm new socks to benefit needy children through Ipswich Caring.
Christmas at Castle Hill Schedule of Events
Friday, December 4, 5-9PM
Acapella singers from The Essex Harmony
Cash bar with beer, wine, and our own polar punch
Special exhibition on Admiral Byrd’s 1928 polar expedition
Saturday, December 5, 10AM-4PM
Fitzy the Snowman carves an ice sculpture
Family explorer activities
Special exhibition on Admiral Byrd’s 1928 polar expedition
11AM String Quartet Music featuring Michael Hamill, Carlos Heymann, Alice Newell, and Ann Ward
3PM Ipswich Moving Company’s Youth Dance Ensemble
Sunday, December 6, 12Noon-4PM
Family explorer activities
Special exhibition on Admiral Byrd’s 1928 polar expedition
12Noon-2PM Sled dog meet-and-greet
2-4PM Visit with Santa
3PM North Shore Bell Ringers
I’m begging you- PLEASE COME. Even if you’ve never commented on a post once. I want to meet you and say Hi! I know all of our contributors feel the same way. We don’t bite, I swear!
Please Please Please Please Please Come!
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Are You A FOB?
Then you better get your sexy ass down to Cape Ann Giclee For The GMG XMAS Party December 5th! 7PM Til We Burn Down The Neighborhood!
I’m just gonna put this out there that if you consider yourself a FOB you had better show up for our killer OFFICIAL GMG CHRISTMAS PARTY!!!!!!
We’re gonna celebrate it all, Kwanza, spinnin the dradel, all that fun shit!
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        Ohana will deliciously cater all holiday get-togethers, birthday and anniversary parties, work functions, weddings, showers, Christenings.  Ohana will work with you for an event in its intimate restaurant or in your home or office.  From platters and buffets to sit-down dinners, Ohana will create a menu to suit your needs.  All dietary preferences and needs are accommodated.  Let your imaginations run wild.
hey joey i wanted to let you know about an event the plant shack will be hosting this weekend. caroline o’donnell, of wildfolkstudio, will be on hand at the shack all day saturday to help you create your own holiday wreath and will also be bringing a selection of her own creations. please join us at the plant shack this saturday, 186 east main street, gloucester, 11 till 6pm. www.lynzariums.comwww.wildfolkstudio.com
Once again, I will be doing Santa portraits at the East Gloucester School holiday fair. The fair is this Saturday, December 5th, from 10:00a to 2:00p.
The lines are short, and we print the photos while you wait. A variety of packages are available for $10 per sheet. You can also buy a high-resolution JPEG image for use as a holiday card.
Bring your family, bring your pets, and bring your crying babies!
Thanks.
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beach gourmet catering would be happy to assist you with all of your holiday needs.
We are still booking in-house events and will have a variety of items available for pick-up or ordering throughout the holiday season.
The shop is a perfect intimate setting for small cocktail parties or dinner events with friends or colleagues.
The Chef’s Table is a great way to extend our hospitality to clients for private parties, tastings, and classes with friends and colleagues. Our antique, hand-crafted table seats up to twelve people comfortably and is uniquely located inside Savour Wine and Cheese, adjacent to the beach gourmetexhibition kitchen. Guests at the table experience an exclusive private dining experience with a menu that is designed specifically for each event and complimented with wine pairing by Savour’s wine expert, Kathleen Erickson.
We offer an array of options from hors d’oeuvres, party platters, soups and salads and delicious desserts. Many of these items can be found in the store for purchase on a regular basis throughout the holiday season.
Prices and menu options available in store or call for more details.
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You can get it on Amazon for $43.54 and when I tell you it couldn’t be more secure or easier to put together, I’m telling you it couldn’t be more secure or easier to put together.
Literally you measure the space for where you want to stack your wood, go to the Building center and have them cut two 2x4s and slide the 2x4s into the collars at the base of the rack. Listen, I’m a complete dope when it comes to DIY projects. On a scale from 1-10 on completely useless with a tool I’m a 3. This a grandmother could do with ease.
It looks nice and you can store a ton of wood inside instead of having to go out into the snow and unbury your wet damp firewood. It is made for indoor or outdoor use and gets a 4.5 star rating on amazon. Read the reviews here Here’s the link to the listing on Amazon-
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I saw that Kim from www.shoreknots.com made bracelets with different school colors so she agreed to make up some Gloucester school colored ones for the holiday. Only $35. Perfect perfect perfect price gift!
There’s a free shipping promotion running through the end of the year. People just need to use the code FREESHIP2015 at checkout.
Q: What kind of knot do you use for the bracelets? A: It is a Carrick Bend knot that I tie with double strands of line. Beyond its great functionality for securely joining two lines, the knot also has some cool history. The knots pattern is seen in relief in the Elizabethan era plasterwork of Ormonde Castle in Carrick-on-Suir, so clearly I am not (no pun intended) the first one to recognize its beauty.
Q: What are your clasps made from? A: I have literally searched the world to find the highest quality clasps available. Both of these unique magnetic clasps are very well made, and free of lead and zinc. Both are durable stainless steel with silver and brass plating.
Q: What if I want a color or color combination that isn’t listed on the site? A: I would love to make it for you! Right now I have over 30 different colors of cord. As you can imagine, that makes it really hard to list all the possible combinations! If you send me an email – kim@shoreknots.com – and describe what you want, I’ll put it together. If you don’t like it, we’ll keep trying until you do.
Q: What if I order a bracelet and it doesn’t fit? A: Just send it back and we will get you one that fits.
Q: Can I wear my bracelet in the water? A: It’s fine to wear your bracelet in the water, but we recommend moderation. Long term exposure to salt water may eventually cause some minor color fading of the cord and possible erosion on the clasp.
Q: How can I keep my clasp shiny? A: Natural wear and regular contact with your skin can cause some minor tarnish to the clasp. Jewelry polishes work great, but can be expensive. I’ll let you in on a little secret that is probably already in your house = toothpaste. Yep, just rub some toothpaste on the clasp, rinse it off, and your clasp will be as good as new!
Q: Do you guarantee your products? A: Absolutely! We want our customers to be 100% satisfied! If you have any problems, let us know and we will make things right. As LL Bean has said for years, “there are two rules to customer service: 1 – the customer is always right, and 2 – if the customer is wrong, go back to rule number 1!”
Q: Do you have other products? A: Not yet, but some are coming soon. I have lots of ideas and look forward to adding them to the website soon.
Q: Is Brewster a good dog? A: He’s the best! A bit of a goof, but I sure love him!
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