Potomac River Interiors

06/18/2026

Retail Rollercoaster

Hi Friend,

I've worked pretty much every retail job there is. Since I was 16 -- big corporations -- tiny boutiques -- every different facet of retail. And I love it all. Always have. I wouldn't have opened this store if I wasn't delusionally in love with the world of retail.

But man, this business is NOT for the faint of heart. I opened this shop almost two years ago (our Anniversary is in July - see below for events lineup). I am very well acquainted with the highs and lows of how retail selling seasons go.

Winter sucks - Spring is decent - Summer sucks - Fall/Holidays are gangbusters... wash - rinse - repeat. It's an emotional rollercoaster that has me second guessing my purpose in life and asking "why" I opened this store every single day.

Just this morning I opened Instagram to the news that a much-admired shop in Baltimore, Whishbone Reserve (https://www.instagram.com/wishbone_reserve/) , is closing after 11 years. It's a gut punch. But it's also a very real reality of the times we live in.

The shops, cafes, galleries, restaurants, museums, etc. that make little neighborhoods "interesting" and "worth visiting" are seriously struggling. Every sale counts. Every friend you tell matters.

I know I don't want to live in a world where we just order Door Dash and get groceries delivered from Amazon. Some could argue that what I'm providing in this space is a luxury and not a necessity -- my rebuttal would be that neighborhood culture is a necessity.

Diversity is a necessity.

Creativity and artistry are a necessity.

Community interaction is a necessity.

Next time you need a gift for yourself or a special person in your life, please consider hitting your local shops before placing a pick-up-in-store order from Target.

Small towns, independent retail and restaurants are hanging on by a thread, and if we lose them, we're losing more than just a cute place to hang out. We are losing the cultural fabric that brings communities together.

Thanks for being here and for visiting the shop... now, go tell a friend!

XOXO --

Lisa Tumbarello,
Owner at Potomac River Interiors

Click here for an update from Potomac River Interiors!

06/18/2026

Summer is for long, lazy days and good books!

EVERY purchase of a book this summer (through Aug 31st) gets an entry into our drawing for a $100 Store Gift Card (winner announced Labor Day)

See you in the shop soon!

06/12/2026

Lots going on in downtown Brunswick tonight...

4-8pm
Farmers Market
PRIDE Party

Well keep the shop open late for gourmet taste testing so come by and see us!

Whether you're coming out to celebrate Pride in the Park, shop the farmers market, or both, we're excited to welcome you to Brunswick this evening.

Pride in the Park takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, with Pride vendors and activities located on Potomac Street and in Square Corner Park. Your favorite farmers and artisans will be set up in the Martins Creek Municipal Parking Lot and along the street in front of it, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. While these are two separate events, they're happening side-by-side to create a fun evening filled with community, shopping, food, music, and celebration.

Farmers markets are for everyone. Today we celebrate our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, vendors, and customers, while continuing to do what we do every market day: bring together local farmers, makers, and the community we love.

Joining us tonight are ThePitaKing serving up dinner, Cary Knox providing live music, plus pierogi, lemonade, wine, and all the fresh local products you've come to expect.

🌈 Belle Aisling Artisan Breads
🌈 Blacksmith Farm
🌈 Blockhead Barkery, LLC
🌈 Butter's Breads
🌈 Fresh Squeezed Please
🌈 Glittering Grace
🌈 Hope Valley Farm & Retreat
🌈 Jojo and van Gogh
🌈 M. R. Naturals
🌈 Mazzaroth Vineyard
🌈 The Nutty Smoker
🌈 Poplar Spring Acres
🌈 Punk N' Peasant Pierogi
🌈 Richvale Farm
🌈 Spruce Run Farm
🌈 Stefania Olive Oil
🌈 The Vine Garden Plant Outlet
🌈 Willow Oaks craft cider and wine

Love is love. Local is local. And there are few better ways to spend a Friday evening than at a farmers market.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride! Market
🌈 Friday, June 12 - 4 to 7 PM
🗺️ Martins Creek Municipal Parking Lot
📍 East Potomac St at 1st Ave, Brunswick, MD 21716

06/11/2026

So Much to Celebrate!

Hi Friend,

Buckle up buttercup, because I've got so much to tell you!

At the end of May, I took a little road trip with my mom up to the Hudson Valley and it was AWESOME!

Reason being, other than wanting to spend some quality time with my mom, was that I was scouting out the area because I'll be back up there this Fall to be a vendor at the Country Living Fair in Rhinebeck, NY October 2-4 (https://countrylivingfairs.com/) .

I am beyond excited to be participating in this event. It is roady-trip worthy, so grab some girlfriends and start planning your weekend escape to treasure hunt in upstate NY!

In the more immediate future, we have our 2nd Cookbook Club Dinner next Friday, June 19th from 6-8pm at Maple & Rye in Brunswick. We have a few seats still available! The cookbook is "Black Foods" by Bryant Terry and if you're interested in joining us, you can snag a copy, and a seat at the table, via the link below.

Exactly ONE MONTH from today, the shop will officially turn 2 years old! I can't believe it's already been two years since I opened this little shop. So much goodness has happened in the past few years, and what is a birthday if not a celebration?!

We have a FULL weekend of fun events planned and there's something for everyone.

First up, on Friday, June 10th from 6-8pm, we have a Summer Floral Arranging Workshop with Whispering Flower Farm. The workshop is $135 and includes SO MANY FLOWERS, expert instruction, lite bites and drinks, and special shop discount. Tickets available now and are linked below.

Next up, on Saturday, July 11th from 12-3pm, we're hosting Honeyhaus Jewelry for a pop-up. She specializes in permanent jewelry, but you don't have to make it permanent if that's too much commitment for you! No appointment necessary; just come on by!

Finally, on Sunday, July 12th from 12-3pm, we're bringing back Catherine Andrews for Mini Tarot Readings. We had her in the shop for Valentine's Day and it was such a hit we decided to do it again! Time slots are $35 and will go fast, so book yours TODAY!

June is PRIDE Month and this is a friendly reminder that ALL are welcome in our shop. We celebrate love and support everyone's version of who they want to be and who they chose to love.

The shop will be open late until 8pm tomorrow, Friday, June 12th to celebrate PRIDE in downtown Brunswick. There's a party happening at the Corner Park and we'll be open with treats and wearing ALL THE COLORS to show our PRIDE. Hope to see you there!

Thanks again for following along on our shop journey!

Lisa Tumbarello,
Owner at Potomac River Interiors

Click here for an update from Potomac River Interiors!

06/10/2026

SUMMER SHOP HOURS: {June 1st through September 15th}

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: "By Chance"
Wednesday: 10am - 3pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm**
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 11am - 4pm

** Last Friday of each month we're open late - until 8pm - for "Brunswick LIVE"

05/21/2026

Market Recap + SALE This Weekend

Hi Friend,

Whew! Lucketts was a whirlwind, and I'm still in recovery mode, but I've been toiling away the past three days to get the shop put back together. We're officially ready for you this long holiday weekend!

Speaking of holiday weekend, the ENTIRE STORE is 20% OFF Thursday through Monday! Stop by to pick up teacher gifts, graduation gifts, or just something special for yourself.

As I type this, I'm sitting in my bed, watching "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" with my 8 year old son -- who happened to peek at my laptop and said, "I want to be in your newsletter!"

So I responded, "Ok, what is your favortie thing in Mommy's shop? What should people buy this weekend?" Andy's expert recommendation -- JEWLERY -- specifically earrings!

Our resident Shop Manager, Ruby, is celebrating her brithday this weekend, so I'll be manning the cashwrap Saturday through Monday. Come say "Hi!" -- I'd love to see you :-)

Lisa Tumbarello,
Owner at Potomac River Interiors

Tickets Still Available
There's still a few seats left for our Summer Cookbook Club on June, 19th 6-8pm. Click the link below to get the book and join us for pot-luck dinner!

Click here for an update from Potomac River Interiors!