November, 25th 2011

31 Days of Gift Giving—Day 1

By Hilary Geisbert

This year we decided to give you a few more days (and ideas) of gift giving! Let's get started.

fingerless gloves

For the man who wants his fingers free and hands warm (while still maintaining his look) we suggest these cool fingerless gloves at Sixteen Tons for $15.

2:52 pm

Tags: boutique, holiday, shopping

November, 24th 2011

Black Friday in Baltimore

By Hilary Geisbert

As the clock winds down on Thanksgiving, Black Friday is just hours away. We are all aware of the big name stores having door-buster sales, but don't forget to stop by your favorite local shops as well! Here are a few to keep in mind during your big shopping extravaganza.

Sassanova will be offering 30% off the entire store from 9am to 10am, 25% off the entire store from 10am to 11am and 20% off the entire store for the remainder of the day.

Urban Chic hosts a similar sliding scale of discounts (up to 30% off) during the day, beginning at 9am.

Fell's Point's Babe is continuing their Holiday sale through Sunday, offering 10% to 20% off based on purchases over $50.

Visit Green Spring Station for special discounts and complimentary hot beverages from 10am to noon and 2-5pm.

Several of your favorite spots in Hampden will extend their hours, and offer Black Friday...

11:16 pm

Tags: boutique, holiday, sale, shopping

November, 22nd 2011

The New Girl

By Hilary Geisbert

Hello everyone. For those of you who I haven't had the pleasure of meeting yet, I'm Hilary Geisbert, the new Style Editor at Baltimore magazine. I grew up in Baltimore and call it home to this day. During the summer of my first year at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I took an internship at Baltimore magazine in the Lifestyle department under Janelle Diamond. After college I returned to my hometown, where over the years I had the opportunity to work at several great stores in the area including Urban Chic, Form, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. As one of Janelle's former interns, I am so honored to take on my new role and excited to see what this year will bring!

My hope for the Talk Shop blog is to give you news and updates about everything stylish in Baltimore -- from people, places and stores to cool chic things. If you spot me running around the city, please don't hesitate to chat with me -- I would love to hear your suggestions and feedback!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog!

11:47 pm

Tags: Baltimore Magazine, blog

March, 19th 2011

UNCORKED! 2011 "A Night of Mystery"

By Janelle Diamond

One of my most favorite events is Monday—Uncorked! 2011. The theme this year? A Night of Mystery. (I'll never forget the year the theme was fire and ice and one of the tables had two very attractive fire people standing amongst the dishes.) The night starts with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by a three-course wine dinner and an after party featuring Entertainment Exchange's band Free Spirit. But the best part? The amazing tablescapes. Each year the room just takes my breath away with its creativity and wow-factor. Proceeds benefit the Baltimore Chapter of NACE, the Foundation of NACE, and Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. The event is Monday from 5:30-10 at the American Visionary Art Museum at 800 Key Highway. Tickets are $150 for non-NACE members—and well worth it.—JED

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Tags: event

January, 10th 2011

Etsy Visits Baltimore studio of Christine Tillman

By Janelle Diamond

etsy

In their Open Studio Tour series, Etsy—the online marketplace—gives readers a peek at the creative spaces where inspiration happens. This time they checked out the Baltimore studio of Christine Tillman. —JED

etsy

(Images courtesy of Etsy)

10:53 pm

Tags: Behind the Scenes, Etsy

December, 28th 2010

25 Days of Gifts—#25

By Janelle Diamond

Egads! I forgot about #25 .... so instead let's talk about the *best* gift you recieved for the holidays ... or the worst! Anything that was simply awful? Or took your breath away? Did you get everything you asked for? Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday ... and here's to a shopping filled 2011!—JED

5:22 pm

Tags: holiday

December, 23rd 2010

25 Days of Gifts—#24

By Janelle Diamond

wrap

We're getting close to the end. So, now you should be worrying about wrapping that present vs. buying it. We adore the Chewing the Cud reusable fabric wraps. Printed on 100% organic cotton with soy-based inks—they make the gift almost secondary. Available at Red Tree—with tutorials here. Around $12 for a 28" X 28" piece of fabric. —JED

wrapping

Photos courtesy chewingthecud.com....

4:05 pm

Tags: gift ideas, Hampden, holiday, Red Tree

December, 23rd 2010

The Good Life Market Closing Sale

By Janelle Diamond

The Good Life Market—a wonderful gift shop in Ellicott City—will be closing at the end of January. From December 26th-January 26th all items will be marked 25% to 85% off the regular price. 3752 Old Columbia Pike, Lot D off Main Street, Ellicott City.

3:42 pm

Tags: Ellicott City, sale, store closing

December, 22nd 2010

25 Days of Gifts—#23

By Janelle Diamond

homemade

For your co-worker that will appreciate the gesture—anything homemade. Chocolate sauce, vodka, peppermint bark, cookies—anything that shows you took some extra time to make something by hand is always amazing. And it doesn't have to be food—I got the most lovely homemade calendar too. It really is the thought that counts.—JED

5:09 pm

Tags: gift ideas, holiday

December, 21st 2010

25 Days of Gifts—#22

By Janelle Diamond

art

For the artiste—Lori Larusso's graphic yet inviting paintings of food settings are a visual treat. Art is always a timeless gift—never goes out of style, never gets too small, and most likely won't need replacing in a few years. Medium paintings like the Fruit Ka-Bob, above, and the Hot Beverage and Cinnamon Roll, below, go for $450 while she also has Olive paintings that are a bit easier on your "walleting" at $100. Paintings can be found at Jordan Faye Block Contemporary in a converted church at 1401 Light Street in Federal Hill.—Shabdiece Esfahani, intern

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Tags: Federal Hill, gift ideas, holiday