Hot Picks

We highly recommend working with these exceptional contractors, service providers, and artists listed below. We’ve had a good experience and think you will too!

Michael Showalter

Glass Artist
mikeshowalterglass.com
Michael received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Glassblowing from Salisbury University in May of 2002. While studying glassblowing at Salisbury, Michael began assistant teaching in his junior year and continued teaching through May of 2006. Having since relocated to his home town in Southern Maryland, Michael now teaches multilevel glass courses at DC Glassworks in the Washington, DC. Metro area.

Michael has studied with many famous glassblowers includ-ing the likes of Elio Quarisa, Emilio Santini, Michael Schunke, Rick Schneider and Jeff Mack.. He shows and sells his in many galleries through out the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Most notably Michael was recently commissioned by the Smithsonian Institute to make Venetian style goblets, for dis-play and sale through the Smithsonian Gallery store. To view or purchase these pieces, you may find them on display in the James Renwick Museum for American Craft in Washington, DC.

Floor Systems

“I love my new floor!”
We are always pleased to recommend a person or company that has gone beyond the call of duty when offering a service or product. In Floor Systems case we can recommend BOTH, the company and the person. After experiencing a flood in my basement Ted Simmons of Floor Systems came to my rescue. One call is all it took to replace the padding. Measured and installed in record time and Ted beat every price I was quoted by 50%!!!

If you are in the market for hardwood floors, carpet or tile, give Ted a call 410.257.7380 or email Ted: tsimmons@floorsystems.net

I can’t say enough good about Ted and Floor Systems.

~Margaret

Heart Path Yoga

This practice is dedicated to providing mental health counseling combined with Hatha Yoga, meditation and life affirming Tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness to assist individuals who experience emotional and physical trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, hardship, hopelessness, and a longing for closer connection to their spirit.

Heart Path Yoga assists people to:

Relieve their chronic physical and emotional pain. Become inspired about their lives. Enjoy a revitalization of their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Reconnect with their innate goodness. Feel empowered about their lives.

Psychological and medical empirical observations and research support that Yoga, while an ancient philosophy and exercise, offers noninvasive and easy to learn skills to improve physical and emotional health. Yoga is not a religion and is respected as a support for individuals who seek intrinsic connection to their spirituality and/or religion.

Nicholas J. Ferrante

Attorney

We have used Nicholas J. Ferrante on numerous occasions for many legal matters and we love his personal attention to details.

Nic and his wife Marcy are both clients of Scalped Salon and Spa.

If you would like to discuss a legal matter please call (410) 535-6100 to make an appointment. To learn more visit his website at http://www.njflaw.com.

DL Swann and Son

Electrician

Swann electric has been lighting the way for more than three generations. Swann Electric is family owned and operated. Mr. Swann’s excellent staff has the ability to place lighting precisely to bring out the best in all of us.
Phone: 410-535-1113

B-Tek LLC

Plumbing and Heating

Ben Wyrostek is a master plumber and the sole owner of B-Tek Plumbing and Heating.  Ben formed his own business in December of 2005 and has had water flowing ever since.
Phone: 443-532-0045
Email: btekplumbing@yahoo.com

Wise Decorating (Make the “Wise” Choice)

George Wise Jr., specializes in Interior/Exterior Painting, Paper Hanging, Specialty Finishes, and Ceiling Texturizing. George has been a professional painter for over 20 years.
Phone:301-775-8339
Cell: 301-775-8339

Walls of Wonder

Decorative painting and faux finishing are some of the most engaging options for custom decorated spaces. Faux finishers are artists. They do more than just apply paint to a wall. They must be sensitive to the interplay of color and light and offer the right technique to compliment the rooms décor.

Walls Of Wonder is an up and coming Faux Finishing Company created by Darren Salta.  His mission is to raise the standard of ordinary wall painting by providing cutting edge, designer quality, and customized finishes to your home or office.  These finishes produce intriguing effects with the numerous faux finishes and applications, from contemporary, Tuscany, old world, country and formal.  Other forms of finishes include Venetian plaster, lusterstone, marble looks, tissue paper, and several different glazes.

Darren can transform ordinary interiors to exquisite spaces that add value to your home or office.  He’s spent several years studying paint techniques and effects with the highest quality products available.  He applies his artistic talents to projects that embellish and personalize any space.

Choosing the right finish and color scheme can be a difficult task.  Since client satisfaction is extremely important to Darren, he meets with each and every client to help make the right choices in a professional, yet uncomplicated manner. Together you will produce exciting and dramatic interior finishes that create ambiance and stimulate the imagination.

Advantages of Darren’s professionally hand painted faux and decorative finishes:

• All of your finishes will be one-of-a-kind.
• They will be customized to suit you and your home; from country home to modern contemporary.
• Distinctive finishes can bring your walls to life
• The color schemes and variety of finishes have endless possibilities
• The finishes are versatile and can be painted on most surfaces of your home: walls, ceilings, floors, columns, doors, counters and more.
• All finishes are durable, professional grade products and are fade resistant and washable.
• The materials used are water based and non-toxic so they’re safe for your family.  They are also environmentally safe with little or no volatile organic compounds.

Contact:

Darren Salta
301-855-8115
Cell 240-882-2995
wallsofwonder@yahoo.com

Energy Works

Barbara Tinari, CHT

• Brighten your face and your life
• Reduce stress and learn to relax
• Achieve and maintain optimal health
• Manage and reduce pain
• Increase your physical energy and mental focus
• Age gracefully and with ease
• Let your true self shine!!

Barbara Tinari holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and is a certified hypnotherapist. She is trained in Yoga, Qigong, mindful meditation, energy healing, breath work, and stress reduction techniques that use your body’s natural healing systems. Barbara will work with you to create a personalized program that will help you achieve and maintain optimal well-being. Please contact Barbara directly to set up a time.

For appointment call or email: 410-286-5445 or barbaratinari@comcast.net

Robert Tinari Photography

I first became interested in photography about 15 years ago when my wife, Barbara, and I took a “grand tour” of the Four Corners area in the Southwestern US (New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado). I borrowed my Dad’s camera kit and busied myself studying numerous books on photography. I fell in love with landscape photography on that trip.

I am also an avid gardener and enjoy growing all kinds of flowers. It was only natural that I combine my two favorite things and start photographing flowers and gardens. So, gradually, I went from grand landscape photography to more intimate, closeup photography.

About 7 years ago, we moved from Northern Virginia to the shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Now, I enjoy photographing the spectacular skies over the Bay, the incredible water in all its moods, the boats (working and recreational), all the shorebirds and wildlife that thrive along the shoreline and the absolutely beautiful countryside.

I am the recipient of numerous art competition awards for my landscape, floral, wildlife and abstract work. My photographs are chosen in juried competitions to appear in such venues as the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia; and, most recently, at the Arts Club of Washington, DC. My work hangs in numerous private collections throughout the metropolitan DC area and across the country. My photographs are featured regularly in calendars and magazines. I am a member of the Arts Council of Calvert County. I am one of the founding members of the ArtWorks@7th artists’ cooperative gallery in North Beach, Maryland. I am also a founding member of the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

In addition to my fine art photography, I work as a commercial photographer for clients in both Maryland and Virginia. The other aspects of photography I enjoy are fine art printmaking and teaching. It is always rewarding when someone purchases my fine art prints for their collection. I also enjoy teaching beginner to advanced digital photography classes.

I am currently teaching digital photography classes for beginners and advanced photographers at the ArtWorks@7th Gallery located in North Beach, Maryland. Please check my website at http://www.tinariphoto.com for all the latest, up-to-date information about my classes and instructions on how to sign up. I also can custom design one-on-one classes in my home studio to meet individual needs. Please email me at roberttinari@comcast.net if you have any questions.

Skip Smith “Makeup Artist to the Stars”

As part of our team at Scalped Salon and Spa, Skip brings more than 30 years experience in the film and television industries, having had the privilege to work with many exciting people including: Larry King, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra and Sir Anthony Hopkins to name a few. He has  also used his skills on various world leaders including the last 8 U.S. Presidents and First Ladies. Now he is excited to begin a new phase in his career with the staff and clients of “Scalped Salon.”

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