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)

The new April issue is already out in some places so I wanted to mentioned our great circus shoot in Objects of Desire. It's one of my favorite OOD shoots we've done and we had so much stuff we couldn't fit it all in one layout. Circus is everywhere. Anthropologie did an entire catalogue with a very vintage sideshow theme—this $218 Ringmistress Tote is from them—and J.Crew's Crewcut catalogue has a kid-friendly circus theme. I'll be posting circus items on the blog over the next few weeks.