Cupcake, the women’s clothing boutique in Fells Point, is hosting the inaugural Ladies Night at the Intercontinental Hotel's Explorer’s Lounge this Friday from 6-8 pm. The happy hour, sponsored by Absolut Vodka, will be equipped with $3 martinis—with $1 from each martini donated to The Living Classroom Foundation. Other perks include free valet parking and fabulous door prizes, including a $250 gift certificate to Cupcake and dinner for two at the Intercontinental Hotel. So slip into that fabulous party frock, leave the men at home and sip a few cocktails for a good cause. —Jessica Hargest, intern

This season—to help navigate through all the craft shows—my interns Jessica Hargest and Shabdiece Esfahani—will be conducting pre-show interviews and post-show reviews of all the big holiday shows.

First up—Becket Hitch, a skillful collaboration between Kohli Flick and Katie McDonough, two local desingers themselves. The boutique pop-up shop, at Woodberry Kitchen this Saturday from 10-3, will offer handcrafted items of high quality and impeccable design. The mission of Becket Hitch is “to redefine the current perception of craft by aiming to bring back the craftsman, the designer, the maker." Vendors include Valentina Black Scents, Mary Laurel Burt, The Floral Studio, Rob Bilek, K Flick Studio, Apex Spire and Bmore Papercuts. For $10 you can join in the festivities and get head start on a unique holiday shopping experience. Tickets (cash only) will be available to purchase from 11-7 at Red Tree (921 W. 36th...

The Junior League of Baltimore is hosting their Sip, Savor and Shop event this Friday from 6-10 (1830 York Rd., Timonium). Tickets are $15 and can be purchased on the Junior League website. The event marks the preview launch for the all-day shopping event on Saturday—Décor Galore from 9-5. Local stores involved in the event include (the former) Diece Boutique, Sweet Pepita, Tu Vida Jewelry & Design, La Terra, The Monogram Shop, Sunnyfields, Antique Exchange, and Dogma-life with your pet offering gifts for home, jewelry, accessories and children’s clothes. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Baltimore in their initiatives to help service the Baltimore community. Early birds—the first 100 shoppers through the door—receive a free VIP swag bag. —Jessica Hargest, intern

We got new carpet here at Baltimore magazine. It was long overdue and much needed—but we had to empty our office completely for the task. Most folks only had a few things to move around. For me—it was like moving out of your house. Magazines, props, a ridiculous amount of books and all the goodies that get sent me had to be boxed up and moved to the conference room. Luckily, I have two very strong and capable interns who took over for their pregnant boss. It felt good to purge a lot of stuff that I don't actually use but that's been collecting dust in my office for four years.

Here are some things I learned about myself in the move:

1) I have every Anthropologie catalogue every mailed to me. I can't part with them. 

2) I hoard magazines—especially the ones no longer published (Blueprint, Domino, Cookie)

3) It feels good to be organized.

4) I hope I never have to leave this job and box everything up again!

—JED...