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World Class Teak in Galveston
By Alyssa Jaisle
The Teak Store in Galveston has had as extensive a journey to the island as the furniture sold there. Jerry Poland, the warm and helpful owner, began Teak Imports USA in 1996 all the way in Maui. After enjoying a successful 13 years on that island, he moved to ours.
In February 2009, Poland and The Teak Store officially began business in downtown Galveston. The store provides not only the best selection of teak furniture available but also the best service. When you walk in the door you feel like you are entering a shiny forest, minus the greenery. Beautiful wood gleans from all corners and just when you thought you’ve seen it all, you spot a decorative teak dragon peeking out from behind the stately bench to your right.
The Teak Store sees many customers during the day, but Art Walk is when the store enjoys the most traffic as the furniture is considered pieces of art. Poland travels all the way to Bali to shop and ship back prime pieces to Galveston. The trip takes about a month and after placing an order, the furniture takes over two months to reach the store.
Poland says it’s always an exciting time when new furniture arrives because it takes so long between orders and deliveries some pieces even surprise him! The Teak Store is located at 2227 Post Office. Contact the store by calling 409-750-9505.
Scooter Depot Rents & Sells Scooters
Various size and style Scooters rentals. Daily, weekend or weekly rentals.The Jewelry Box
One of the Strand’s latest additions
The Jewelry Box is a brand new jewelry store in Galveston. The Jewelry Box opened July 3rd, just in time to enjoy traffic from the fourth of July and Art Walk crowd. The newest addition to downtown will quickly become a staple stop for everyone. The atmosphere of the store is as inviting as the name suggests. The entire selection of jewelry in the shop is made by local artists, which makes purchasing an item from The Jewelry Box appealing to both locals and tourists alike. If you are looking for a gift to bring home from vacation, a colorful necklace would better appreciated than a magnet. Included in the wide price range is not only decorative jewelry, but also functional pieces. Lanyards, eyeglass holders and more would be helpful around the office.
There are no diamonds or gold items sold at The Jewelry Box, but many different materials go into making the beautiful jewelry. Glass, pearls, jewels, stones and metal help compose the pieces. New jewelry is added regularly and the items sold in the store are unique to the Island.
The store is located at Strand. More information is being updated.
Historic Downtown Galveston
Look Great From Head to Footsies
Head to Footsies boutique carries clothing and accessories for your whole body — from head to footsies! You’ll find sundresses and separates in sizes 2 through 18. For the younger crowd, Head to Footsies just added the Miss Me line of jeans and shorts and the shop on the Strand features tops for every outfit. Explore the store and see how a new top can rejuvenate shorts, jeans and Capri pants.
Strand Walking Tour
Take a Walk Through History on What Was Originally Called the Wall Street of the Southwest
Photo By Shannon Rowan Hall
Did you know that The Strand was originally called the Wall Street of the Southwest and is a National Historical Landmark District? That the most invigorating time of The Strand was between the Civil War and 1900 Hurricane? Or, that, at one time, The Strand was home to five banks and eight newspapers and was the center of trade and commerce in the Southwest? These are just a few of the fun facts that you’ll learn during one of the island’s newest walking tours.
Learn about Galveston during it’s heyday – when it was home to steam and sail ships, candy manufacturers, coffee importers, saloons, beauty pageants, circuses, Mardi Gras and much more!
Tours leave every Saturday at 9 a.m. from 2417 The Strand, otherwise known as the LeClere Building, lasting approximately one hour, accommodate 25 people and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The $10 fee benefits The Galveston Historical Foundation. To make reservations, or for more information, call 409-765-7834.
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