Sandy is the owner/buyer for The Hickory Stick.  A love of decorating, fashion, chatting (and shopping) led her to dream of owning “A Unique Boutique.”  The Rock Hall branch of the Westminster, MD store has been a much different venture.  With it’s beautiful water surroundings and warm and friendly people, Rock Hall has captured her heart.  It’s always fun to find new and interesting merchandise to add to the offerings of the store.

Chestertown resident, Laura joined us in February 2019; she graduated with an art degree from Virginia Tech.  With her artistic abilities, photograhy skills and technological prowess, she has already proven herself an asset to the business.

We have a great selection of women’s clothing here at The Hickory Stick. Some of our brands include Habitat, Barbara Erickson, Whimsy Rose, IBKUL and Esqualo. Stop in to check out the latest styles for the season!

Dona Bela Shreds is a fashion accessory line that upcycles textile remnants & designs them into unique, one-of-a-kind creations. All Shred neckwear designs and color combinations reflect current fashion trends and are designed in line with seasonal color palettes.

Spartina 449’s Bay Dreams Collection is a favorite!  Lots of different items are available with the Chesapeake Bay featured in these vibrant colors!

Maritime Tribes specializes in map printing… on a variety of products, from fleece blankets and indoor/outdoor pillows to lamps and baby gifts.

Grandville Hollow’s grey/blue personalized pottery makes the perfect gift for someone leaving the Rock Hall or the Eastern Shore… or for a gift for your home!  From coffee mugs to wine chillers and utensil jars, there are lots of options for images as well as locations or names.

Brighton Accessories is a favorite of many of our customers.  We carry straw, coated canvas and leather handbags, crossbodies, wallets, key fobs, sandals, sunglasses, jewelry including earrings, bracelets, watches, necklaces and rings.  If we don’t have a particular item of interest in stock, we will be happy to order it for you!

We all have stuff; Scout gives you a place to put it. Scout is a family-owned, Washington, DC-based brand known for colorful bags that mix both function and fashion using original patterns and versatile designs. Lots of fun colors and designs to choose from in the best of both worlds… function and fashion.

We carry an unusual assortment of baby/children’s gifts ranging from toys and stuffed animals to whimsical clocks, educational games and puzzles.

Some visitors to the store call us a “little department store” because we have such a variety of products.  You’ll find apparel, pottery, pillows, jewelry and other fashion accessories, chair swings, footwear, home accents, skin care items, cocktail related gifts and greeting cards.

Our customers love our Bee By The Sea natural skincare line!  These products contain Sea Buckthorn (known for its healing properties) and unpasteurized honey, giving it a subtle, yet appealing scent.

10” x 15” Nautical flags from Maritime Tribes are a fun way to express yourself!  Spell out a word, your family name, a child’s name or whatever!

You can usually find unique home decor at The Hickory Stick, like colorful furniture and accessories made from retired fishing boats from Bali, and Chesapeake Bay and Maryland related home accents including pillows and throws, lamps, clocks and nautical wall hooks.

Gifts your guy will love … from wall hooks and Chesapeake Bay 3D wall art to hats and unique drink dispensers, we’ve got the unusual for your man.

Need a quick cover up on a chilly day? We have fun patterned toppers in multiple designs from Whimsy Rose. We also have cotton/cashmere and 100% cashmere toppers from Claudia Nicole, which are available in over 50 shades without tassels and 14 shades with tassels.

Can you smell it?  The sparkling clean, unisex scent that captures the coolness, clarity and purity of the sea… Inis means “island” in Irish.  It’s available in lotions, creams, colognes, soaps, diffusers, candles and sachets.

Since we’re right on the Chesapeake Bay, visitors are intrigued by chart maps of the region. We have found a variety of products to satisfy this interest. From lamps, blankets and towels to baby gifts, we feature the northern bay on a number of items.