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Red, White, & Blue Entertaining at Pottery Barn!

22 May

At Pottery Barn (Level 2), the spotlight is shining on three colors — red, white and blue!

Along with all the festive accessories that are a perfect fit for your Memorial Day and July 4th entertaining, you’ll find a classic Americana vibe that will take you through the summer!

Red, White & Blue takes center stage!

Red, White & Blue takes center stage!

You can save up to 20% off on a number of outdoor accessories — including wicker furniture, umbrellas and pillows. Limited time only.

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Celebrate Savings!

Make an instant impact to your outdoor space with some strands of lights. Continue the festive vibe by wrapping some lights inside an indoor hurricane as well.

Add instant ambiance!

Add instant ambiance!

Pottery Barn has everything you need to do a full patriotic theme, or you can just add a few well placed touches.

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Here’s an idea for an easy Memorial Day party dessert — Classic make-your-own ice cream sundaes or serve up pre-made floats. Love the reusable cone dishes.

Easy Dessert Bar!

Easy Dessert Bar!

While you can’t kick back in this Adirondack chair, it makes for a festive conversation piece. Use it to hold napkins or as decor on its own.

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Pottery Barn offers complimentary home design service for your indoor or outdoor space. Call 410.821.3494 to set up an appointment. Plus, members of the military can receive a 10% discount all the time at Pottery Barn.

Did you catch my other Memorial Day entertaining posts. Here are links to features on Crate & Barrel and Sur La Table.

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Dining Al Fresco: Ideas from Crate & Barrel!

21 May

Planning to dine Al Fresco on Memorial Day? Whether you’re hosting a day or evening cookout, a few simple touches can go a long way!

I popped into Crate & Barrel (Level 2) and am in love with the colors! Just a few accents of bright yellow and turquoise can give your outdoor a space a makeover.

The Salud Pitcher, which can be used outdoor and also displayed inside, is handmade from recycled glass by artisans in Mexico.  The Salud collection includes margarita glasses, short and tall drinking glasses and other pieces. Plus, you can expand on the color story with a fun pillow or other accessories.

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Similar colors also pop up in this fun floral melamine accent plate. You can bring out any of the colors in the Lotta plate by highlighting a key color, such as the yellow. Crate & Barrel also features an extensive collection of other outdoor-friendly melamine glasses and serving pieces.

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Extensive Melamine Collection

Love these neon glasses! They add instant life and energy to any outdoor fete!

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Planning a romantic picnic for Memorial Day? Here’s an instant table for two. The Table in a Bag makes it easy to set up a picnic anywhere.

Table in a Bag

Table in a Bag

This tie-dye cloth is just the right size for the Table in a Bag!

Built for your Table in a Bag

Designed for your Table in a Bag

Here’s another fun piece. This cart can showcase your favorite plants or become a bar on wheels.

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Plus, if you’re on the prowl for outdoor furniture, it’s now up to 20% off at Crate & Barrel. The promotion will run for a limited time.

Sale on Outdoor Furniture

Sale on Outdoor Furniture

Did you catch my post yesterday, featuring grilling accessories from Sur La Table? Here’s the link. Tomorrow, we’re headed to Pottery Barn for more outdoor entertaining inspiration…

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Is your Game on for Grilling Season? 7 Ideas from Sur La Table!

20 May

Just one week to go until what always feels like  the kickoff to outdoor entertaining season! As we head toward Memorial Day, I’m featuring a series of posts to get you ready!

First stop — Sur La Table (Level 2) — where you’ll find a well stocked supply of grilling accessories!  Even better, several items are already on sale!

The BBQ section is front and center!

The BBQ section is front and center!

I’ve never heard of a Stuff-A-Burger set! It comes with a press to help you stuff your burgers with the likes of caramelized onions and bleu cheese or basil and prosciutto.  The basket is built to hold stuffed patties. Added benefit — you can flip four burgers at one time!

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Stuff-A-Burger

Here’s a crowd pleaser!  This is a rack and smoker specially designed for making stuffed chili peppers!  You can do 24  jalapeños at a time. It’s designed so your peppers won’t fall over while you’re cooking them. You can put wood chips on the tray under your peppers for a smokey taste. It also comes with a corer.

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Want the taste of a smoker without the investment? The Moistly-Grilled Smoking Platform will give you the smokey taste you crave while using a gas grill. “The perforated base and wood chip tray allow heat and flames in to produce smoke quickly, creating a venting system that controls the amount of smoke in your grill,” according to Sur La Table.

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Turn your grill into a multi-tasker!

You can also achieve that smokey flavor with the Hickory Grilling Plank. The plank helps your meat or fish hold moisture as well.

Another way to get that smokey flavor

Another way to get that smokey flavor

No need for an early grilling curfew! This clip-on grill light will make it easy to grill after the sun sets!

Grilling after dark

Grilling after dark

Maximize your grill’s real estate and minimize your job with the Chicken Leg & Wing Rack. Just hang the legs and wings from the hooks and let them cook. No need to turn them over.

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Grill more at once!

 Sur La Table also has a wide range of marinades and rubs.

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Create Instant Impact!

What is your favorite meal to grill?

I’ll be back tomorrow with outdoor serving pieces from Crate & Barrel!

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Scout Bags at Kokopelli!

18 May

Scouting for that bag that will perform?

Kokopelli (Level 4) just starting carrying Scout Totes by Bungalow.

The patterns and colors are vibrant and fun. You’ll find graphic prints, paisleys, floral designs and more! They come in all shapes and sizes from little cosmetic pouches to lunch totes to mega carry everything bags! Plus, scout bags are even water resistant.

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Scout by Bungalow

I’ve carried these bags for years and my original totes are still going strong. During the summer, I usually have one of the larger totes packed up with towels and sunscreen, ready to go. If you’re like me and lose your keys in your purse, the little cosmetic bags are the perfect home for the essentials you don’t want to have to dig around to find.

Are you a Scout fan?  Let me know what you think of the bags…

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Beach Accessories at Nordstrom!

17 May

Ready for pool & beach season?

I can’t get enough of the warm weather accessories I’m seeing at Nordstrom. These bags just make me smile!

The two patterned totes below are by Banago. Or, be transparent with the Bensimon bag!

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If you are wishing for more of a sun kissed look before baring a swimsuit, you can get a full body glow with the Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzer.

Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzer

Bobbi Brown Face & Body Bronzer

I’m all about chameleon clothing. My favorite beach standbys in my closet are two maxi skirts. Along with wearing them as skirts, they also pull double duty as strapless dresses. Plus, they came with detachable straps for yet another look. But, I may have to stray from them this summer for a look like this one… The belt on this striped dress (or skirt depending on how you wear it) can morph into shoulder straps.

Convertible Dress

Stripe Convertible Cover-Up Dress

If you’re doing a simple solid suit, consider going bold with the cover-up!  This water color motif one comes in multiple color options.

Watercolor style!

Watercolor style!

Did you catch my swimsuit post from Everything But Water from earlier in the week? Here’s a link.

Plus, if you’re searching for that 11th hour Preakness look, here is some inspiration when it comes to dresses & hats.

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Ready to Strut that Swimsuit? Tips for matching your suit to your shape!

15 May

The countdown until swimsuit season is here. Are you ready? 

It can be overwhelming to take the plunge and head to the dressing room with a stack of suits to try — especially when you’re not quite sure what styles are most flattering for you. Audrey Jimenez, an Everything But Water Style & Fit Expert offers these tips on matching a swimsuit to your shape. Everything But Water (Level 3) is a year-round source for the hottest swim looks.

MONOKINI, CUTOUT STYLES

“Monokinis, part of the chic cutout trend, are a sexy, daring silhouette that show some skin while providing some tummy coverage,” reveals Audrey. “They help create the illusion of curves.” She suggests this style for boyish figures.

Cutout Style

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TANKINI

The tankini can work on all figures. You have the comfort of a two piece but with more coverage. Audrey reports, “Shirred tankinis additionally provide figure-flattering magic, disguising figure flaws.”

Bleu | Rod Beattie & Everything But Water exclusive La Blanca Courtesy: Everything But Water

Bleu | Rod Beattie & Everything But Water exclusive La Blanca
Courtesy: Everything But Water

BRA-SIZED

Suits that come in bra sizes are great for any woman. They’re especially helpful for women with larger busts. The sizing on bra-sized suits often goes up to 32F+. “Many designers are taking the guesswork out of fitting the bust with expanded bra-sized offerings. Larger cupped suits have sizing and inner construction that caters to a larger bust,” describes Audrey.

Tommy Bahama Courtesy: Everything But Water

Tommy Bahama
Courtesy: Everything But Water

BLOUSON

“This borrowed-from-ready-to-wear style is both forgiving and sophisticated,” says Audrey of the blouson suit style. “The flattering silhouette disguises midriff issues or love handles. It also creates interest for smaller chests and flatters larger busts.”

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Courtesy: Everything But Water

Everything But Water features many coverup styles  — including dress styles and pareos. The pareos can be tied multiple ways!

Coverups! Courtesy: Everything But Water

Coverups!
Courtesy: Everything But Water

Coming up on Friday, I’ll have beach accessories from Nordstrom.

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Topping off Your Preakness Look: Hats from Macy’s

14 May

It’s a tough call. Preakness Fashionistas — I want to hear from you on this one. Do you start with the hat and then find the dress… or do you find a dress first?

Wait until you see the incredible hat selection at Macy’s!

Off to the races!

Off to the Races!

Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find in store. I’m seeing lots of black and white, bold pinks and sunny yellows!

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Along with all the big brimmed hats, you can also get into the spirit with a fascinator!

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Looking for a dress to go with your hat? Check out my finds from Lilly Pulitzer, Caché and and Ann Taylor.

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Primping for Preakness: 12 Dress Ideas!

13 May

Are you on the prowl for a dress to wear to Preakness this weekend?

I hit Lilly Pulitzer, Caché and Ann Taylor for inspiration. Here are 12 finds!

The Lacina Dress at Lilly Pulitzer in Just Add Mint is a surefire head turner — whether you’re going to Preakness or entertaining at home! Note the crochet floral detail around the neckline and on the back of this classic shift.

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Just Add Mint

Lace is a hot trend for spring and summer. Dresses like these can take you to Preakness and then to any summer fete! From left to right, this is the Tabitha Dress in Sunrise Orange and the Barbara Dress in Sunrise Orange Two Tone Truly Petal Lace.

The Tabitha and Barbara Dresses

The Tabitha and Barbara Dresses

The Lonnie Dress in Sand Bar Blue Iridescent Daisy Lace has the feel of looking at a lace pattern through a magnifying glass.

The Lonnie Dress

The Lonnie Dress

At Ann Taylor (Level 4), here’s another standout lace option! The Lace Horizon dress is traditional with a twist with the sorbet colored stripes.

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Lace Horizon Dress

The Paisley Border Shift Dress is done in refreshing blues and greens.

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Pretty in Paisley

Check out this flirty number. With its ruched waistline, The Floral Print Chiffon Crossover Dress hugs in just the right places.

Flirty Floral

Flirty Floral

Black and white is a big trend this season. The yellow really stands out against the black and white on the sunny Botanical Print Dress.

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Botanical Print Dress

Next stop — Caché (Level 4). Yellow pops again in the Black and White One Shoulder Maxi Dress. Add a statement necklace in any color to this dress and you’ll have a new look! Any color works with a dress like this.

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Nothing basic about this black and white!

If you love bold colors, consider a look like this Pleated Hi-Low print dress.  The hi-low hemline is trending once again this year!

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Hi-low Hemlines are In!

The Blue Striped Maxi Dress skims your shape and is pulled together with the figure flattering belt. Stay cool in the simple, elegant White Pleated Layer Dress.

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Blue Striped Maxi and White Pleated Layer Dress

Coming up tomorrow, it’s time to talk Preakness hats. Wait until you see my finds from Macy’s!

 

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INVITATION to our Summer Trends Happy Hour on 5/15 at Stoney River!

11 May

Where will you be on Wed., 5/15

from 5 to 7 pm?

Join me for a Summer Trends Happy Hour Event at Stoney River!

 I will draw a name at the event for a $250 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card and a one-on-one Styling Session with me! And, there’s more…   

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At the door, you’ll receive a gift bag to take home with a voucher for your first drink on us!  Stoney River is generously providing the appetizers.

Plus, see hot summer styles from Banana Republic, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Francesca’s Collections and Lilly Pulitzer! Enjoy a mini fragrance ritual from L’Occitane featuring its new collection and try out a summer lip look from Bare Minerals!

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We will do the drawing for the  $250 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card and Styling Session toward the end of the event. If your name is drawn, you will need to be present in order to win.

Your drink voucher is good for any one drink from the Happy Hour menu. Choices include beer, select wines and a list of premium well drinks. For additional drinks, enjoy Happy Hour prices of $3-5 on any drinks selected from the Happy Hour menu.

An RSVP is required. The first 50 people to RSVP to me at towsontowncenterguru@gmail.com can attend. When you RSVP, be sure to include the first and last names of everyone in your party.  The event is for ages 21+.   Please be advised that space is limited to 50 guests. 

Hope to see you at the event!

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Mother’s Day at PANDORA! Plus, enter our Mother’s Day 2013 Sweepstakes!

10 May

Looking to remind Mom that she has a piece of your heart? Pandora (Levels 3 & 4) offers an extensive Mother’s Day collection designed to help you express your sentiments.

This is the Piece of My Heart Charm. Choose from a son or daughter themed one. The charm says Mother on one side and Son or Daughter on the other. The Mother/Daughter one features red enamel.

Piece of My Heart

Piece of My Heart

It’s easy to start a Pandora bracelet for Mom. The bracelets are beautiful whether you have one charm, a handful or many. If you’re just starting Mom on a bracelet, consider choosing a few charms that will always make her think of Mother’s Day.

Pandora Sterling Silver Bracelet with Barrel Clasp

Pandora Sterling Silver Bracelet with Barrel Clasp

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Charm Mom with a some charms that will speak to her…

Here are links to more Mother’s Day gift ideas for handbags at Michael Kors; gift sets from L’Occitane, LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and Yankee Candle; and jewelry at Tiffany & Co. Plus, here’s a link to my Mother’s Day gift segment on WBAL-TV.

Today (5/10) is the final day to enter for a chance to win a $50 Shop Etc. Mall Gift Card in our Mother’s Day 2013 Sweepstakes!  All you need to do is leave a comment on any blog post that runs from 5/6 through 5/10.  Open to U.S. residents, 16 or older. For the official rules,  click here.  Limit one entry per person.  Good luck!

 

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