When: Saturday, April 10th from 1-6
Where: Pellinore Press, 614 E. 35th St.
What: Open House

Going back to the old fashion form of printing, Pellinore Press delivers unique letterpress and woodcut item—things like prints, greeting cards, posters, and very cool paper masks of famous people (Edgar Allen Poe, Barack Obama.) They also do custom orders for things like invitations. The open house will feature new work and light refreshments. The press will also be running for a demonstration. Visitors will be allowed to see the process and take a piece home in the form of a bookmark. For more information, check out www.pellinorepress.com. —Nikki Reese (intern)

Recently, we stumbled across a great sock line—Per Pedes—at men’s store J.S. Edwards. Made in Colombia, and priced at $27.50, they are part sock, part art. The socks are all cotton and cleverly named, including Casino Royale, Raging Bull and Riches to Rags. —Nikki Reese (intern)

Last week I interviewed four moms who also own local boutiques for a piece in May issue. It was such a wonderful experience for me to connect on a mom-level with these amazing women who are able to balance so much. I enjoyed interviewing them and we all veered off topic numerous times to compare potty training stories, music class information, and how to get them to eat. I'd love to get them all together for a big playgroup or something. I'm sure they face a lot of the same issues. I look forward to sharing the piece in May's UpFront Shopping pages. Now, i just have to write the darn thing. —JED

WHO: Babe. (a boutique) in Federal Hill

WHAT: The shop's 3rd annual Spring Forward Party—with 15% off the entire store (including sale item) and free gift with purchase (while supplies last.)

WHEN: Saturday, March 27th, 6-9 PM

WHERE: 910 S. Charles St.

WHY: The store is going to be jam packed with merchandise. There will be new Hudson, Revolver, and Ya, as well as a brand new line —Olda de Polga. And loads of summer scarves.

—Nikki Reese (intern)