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December, 16th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 22

Labeling these chalkboard bowls will allow you to keep track of what's inside along with how fresh it is (or isn't). The bowls come in a set of three (small, medium, and large) for $79.95 at Williams-Sonoma

(Image courtesy of Williams-Sonoma.)

11:18 am Tags: gift guide, holiday
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December, 15th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 21

The Cellars at McHenry Row, which just opened their doors last week, have a great staff who were nice enough to help with suggestions. They have several wine and beer specials through January 3, 2012, including this 12 pack of Fat Tire Amber Ale ($14.99). The Colorado-based craft brewery has expanded it's territory over the past few months, now making distribution available in Maryland for the first time. You can read more about Fat Tire on Jess Blumberg's On the Town blog.

7:02 pm Tags: gift ideas, holiday, McHenry Row
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December, 14th 2011

Holiday Party

WHERE: Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel

WHEN: Thursday, December 15 from 6-10pm

WHAT: Help the Baltimore Fashion Alliance celebrate the holidays with music provided by Shiloh (on piano) and Absolute Entertainment. This is a free event with a cash bar in the ballroom and a silent auction. They will also be collecting gently worn business attire for the Attire 4 Hire program and Suited to Succeed

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December, 14th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 20

This faux fur muff purse (by Sloane Brown) is a great way to add functionality and style to your winter wardrobe. The designer hardware strap allows you to wear it as a purse (the bag also includes two inside pockets), or use it as a muff to keep your mitts warm. Available at FRESH! Boutique, Ruth Shaw and Handbags in the City in three different faux furs: grey or brown chinchilla, blonde ostrich, and black persian lamb ($375/small and $425/large).

(small size shown above.)

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December, 13th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 19

Mixing these state and city glasses (by Cat Studio) will not only be useful when needing to brush up on your geography, but also a nice way to remember your hometown, places you've been, or where you want to go. Available at The Pleasure of Your Company for $12. 

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December, 13th 2011

More Reasons to Shop!

WHERE: Fells Point

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6pm-10pm

WHAT: Join your favorite shops for entertainment, promotions, and a chance to be one out of the three people to split $1,000 in gift cards!

Participating Stores:

  • aMuse Toys
  • Babe
  • Cupcake
  • Poppy and Stella
  • Polina's Prive
  • Party Dress
  • Capital Mac
  • Hats in the Belfry
  • .925 Silver
  • Fells Point Surf Shop
  • Su Casa
  • Pad
  • Corduroy Button
  • Sound Garden
  • V-No

...
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December, 12th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 18

Anthropologie and Australian artist, Samantha Robinson, teamed up to create these beautiful monogram mugs ($8 at Anthropologie) which combine hand-drawn lettering by Anthropologie's design team and Robinson's whimsical patterns.

(Images courtesy of Anthropologie.)

FYI: What is this about Anthropologie coming to Harbor East?? Rumors could be true! According to The Baltimore Sun and the Baltimore Business Journal, after a meeting with...

1:45 pm Tags: gift ideas, Harbor East, news, shopping
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December, 11th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 17

This book (by author Susan Goldman Rubin) will allow your kids to learn their colors through the eyes of Andy Warhol. Help jumpstart their imagination by introducing them to the world of Warhol and pop art at an early age. Available at Urban Baby Runway for $6.95.

(Image courtesy of Urban Baby Runway.)

10:59 pm Tags: gift guide, Hampden
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December, 11th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 16

These fun silicone coin purses, by I-SATSU, are available in three different sizes ($14-19.50) at the Store LTD, located at the The Village of Cross Keys. What a great mix of traditional and modern design!

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December, 9th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 15

At our Shop Crawl last night, the girls at Cloud 9 helped me pick out this cozy scarf-lace ($66) by SAAKO. This 2-in-1 piece is 100% handmade, using wool and other recycled materials.  

12 issues for $18!