My intern picks her four summer must have's:

Bold Colors: I love to stand out in a crowd, and what a better way than bold colors! It is easy to find neon and bright color pieces right now and it adds a fun feel to any outfit.

Linen: One of my favorite things about summer is bringing my linen pants out from the back of my closet. I love the refreshing look of white linen pants and they are a great weight for the hot summer days!

Maxi Length Dresses: I can't live without my long dresses. Not only are they comfortable, but they are so chic! Whether you are running errands or going out on the town Maxi dresses are a must!

Belts: Thick, thin, high-waisted, I love them all! A belt can really help to complete an outfit and are a great way to change the fit of a blousy shirt or dress.

—Toni Paterakis

So, here's how is went down according to AVAM's Pete Hilsee: 

The American Visionary Art Museum tribute windows at Bergdorf Goodman (Fifth Avenue and 58th Street) came about as collaboration between AVAM Board Chairman Chris Byrne and Bergdorf CEO Jim Gold. Longtime friends, Byrne suggested AVAM as a possible feature for the exclusive retailer. Unfamiliar with the museum's unique mission and the raw creativity embodied by its collection, the Bergdorf design team made a trip to AVAM in fall of '08. After touring the campus and seeing selections from AVAM's permanent collection, the team was enthralled and the project grew from in-store display to a mega-installation in the award-winning 5th Avenue windows. Bergdorf's renowned window design team curated selections from AVAM's collection and produced 11 windows along 5th Avenue and 58th Street juxtaposing high fashion with visionary art. AVAM's own...

The old Dangerously Delicious shop in Canton (finally) has a new tenant. Baltimore Contained is a place for urban gardeners who are creating green space on a balcony, deck or courtyard. There are lots of great services (like garden coaching!), plus products and tips. It's true, city gardening is like nothing else. Even getting the hose out of the shed (or wherever) can be tedious. We also have to worry about the dogs, the drunks, and the occasional haphazardly thrown garbage can. I've given up on my roof deck but would like to plant something in my backyard that might make it to July ... I'll have to stop by. —JED

Walked around Fells Point on Saturday checking out some new shops, some old favorites, and some froyo. (Still trying to decide on a pair of flats—with a giant buckle—from Poppy & Stella.) Ran into Alison Schuch at Big Iguana where everything was 50% off. They are reinventing the space ... but she was mum on the concept. My guesses/hopes were a card store or a book store—two things that are sorely lacking in SE Baltimore—but she said neither were correct. My husband think it's going to be a baby furniture/accessories store—which would be a nice sister store for baby boutique Corduroy Button. I think the space is to small. Any other guesses? —JED