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A Man's World

Baltimore magazine — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:06:14 +0000

Objects Of Desire: What he really wants this Father's Day.

By Hilary Geisbert, Photography by David Colwell

Of course boxers and ties are go-to staples, but don’t forget to get the man in your life what he really wants this Father’s Day: gadgets (plus gadgets and, for good measure, more gadgets). Here are some suggestions to keep him fully occupied in his man cave for hours.

Sure Thing

Baltimore magazine — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:43:39 +0000

Grasping At Straws

By Hilary Geisbert

A new season always calls for a new purse—and nothing says summer like an airy woven raffia clutch. Grab one that plays off of your whole look with complementary colors and details.

Kate Spade Jeanette navy clutch ($268) at
Handbags in the City, 840 Aliceanna St., 410-528-1443.

Sneaker Heads

Derrick — Thu, 30 May 2013 19:00:49 +0000

Cotton kicks make a comeback.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert, Photography by David Colwell

Playdate! Kids' Fashion

Baltimore magazine — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:38:45 +0000

Our most adorable fashion spread ever.

By Janelle Erlichman Diamond and Hilary Geisbert. Photography by Jennifer Hughes.

Nowadays, it seems as though our kids’ social schedules are busier than our own. With the cold front finally gone, it’s time for pool parties, bike rides, carnivals, and other outdoor activities to start filling up their calendars. And because these types of things call for function and fashion, wardrobe pieces—like brightly colored sundresses, cool graphic tees, and fun patterned swimwear—are an absolute must.

The Family Guide to the City

Derrick — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:54:57 +0000

As more tricycles line the streets of Baltimore, we give you an extensive list of events and activities for the whole family.

Edited by Jess Blumberg. By Jess Blumberg, Janelle Erlichman Diamond, John Lewis, & Amy Mulvihill. Photography by Christopher Myers. Illustrations by Lauren Giordano.

During her inaugural address in 2011, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pledged to attract 10,000 new families to Baltimore in the next decade. Of course, this is a lofty goal (and one promised by many past mayors), but we think we’re seeing signs of progress—the city is more family-friendly than ever. “Baltimore is experiencing a renaissance, which I don’t think can take place without families,” says Judy Chung O’Brien, founder and president of the Downtown Baltimore Family Alliance and Otterbein mom of three.

Sure Thing: Pitcher Perfect

Derrick — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:17:12 +0000

By Corrine Gasiorowski

This Mother’s Day, give mom a way to freshen up the look of her table setting with this sleek, design-forward, tinted pitcher handcrafted by Andi Kovel and Justin Parker of Portland’s Esque Studio.

Aldo pitcher ($268) at Anthropologie,

several locations, including
280 International Dr.,
410-332-4012.

Kids' Fashion: Behind the Scenes

Baltimore magazine — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:52:03 +0000

Check out a gallery of additional photos from our adorable kids' fashion shoot.

May, 2013

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My Top 10 By... Zippy Larson, 80

Derrick — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:27:40 +0000

Baltimore City historian shares her treasured items and glimpses into her storied life.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

April, 2013

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Hello, Dolly!

Derrick — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:16:51 +0000

Local teen makes and sells dolls to help her family’s finances.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

When 15-year-old Arriel Turner was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009, she decided to fight it in her own way. “Coming out of my [first] surgery, it was kind of a recovery thing. I wanted to get something off of my mind, so I started to sew,” says Arriel about the beginning of her doll-making career. Arriel lives in Hamilton with her family—parents Mark and Tina and brother Max—who are all dealing with illnesses and disabilities of their own, forcing the family to be on a very tight fixed income.

Home Shopping Club

Derrick — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:00:17 +0000

Support your favorite local stores from home.

Edited by Hilary Geisbert

With Internet shopping more popular than ever, it’s no wonder that so many local businesses have jumped online. “Several of my local customers actually originated as online customers before even knowing I was based in Baltimore,” says Cara Schrock, owner of Urban Baby Runway, which recently closed its Hampden location to go back to strictly selling online.