Archive for the ‘shopping’ Category

Client Love…

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

One of our beautiful brides that is getting married next year is adding another item to her already fabulous repertoire: blogging! Hollen is basically a “gift guru,” and it’s only fitting that we plug her gift blog now, during the holiday season, so you can gather some more ideas for those remaining on your list. She updates her finds almost daily on Hollen Picked, so be sure to keep going back for more! And, if you’re still having trouble dreaming up the perfect gift, Hollen will personally help you find it!

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Holiday Gifts…

Monday, November 28th, 2011

With Thanksgiving behind us and the holiday season looming, the search is on for the perfect gifts for Mom, hubs, your girlfriends and the rest of your clan.  Our favorite place to gather ideas is over at New York Mag’s “Shop-a-Matic.” They have 150 unique gift ideas for everyone on your list, even for the most discerning recipient who already has it all! We love the “One Line a Day” journal to give to your best gal pal or the bride-to-be as she counts down the days leading up to the wedding and then the “newlywed” days thereafter. What’s your favorite??

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Behold Houston

Monday, November 7th, 2011

This past weekend, I was in Houston for a wedding and of course made time for a quick visit to BHDLN (pronounced beholden). The store was even more beautiful than I had imagined and was filled to the brim with gorgeous wedding dresses and insanely stunning jewelry and shoes. In addition to the clothing, there was a beautifully stylized room (as Anthropologie does best) that contained tons of stationery, bridesmaids gifts, candles, cake stands and more. I felt like a kid in a candy store! If you can’t make it to Houston, check out the equally beautiful website, BHDLN. Happy shopping.

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Femmegems

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

Recently, we received a gift from a little jewelry store called “Femmegems,” which is based in both Greenwich, CT and Manhattan. It was such a cute gift that we went searching on their website for more ideas, and found out that they have jewelry making parties at each of their locations.  Yes, it sounds cheesy, but it certainly isn’t.  They provide wine, sparkling water, and plenty of hors d’oeuvres (different price ranges for what you fancy), as well as the necessary staff to assist you make whatever piece of jewelry you desire. And even if you aren’t very creative, their staff will give advice and tips while you string your “gems!”  Such a cute and different idea for your next gal pal’s bachelorette!

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Rent the…Bridesmaid??

Thursday, January 20th, 2011

Rent the Runway, one of our favorite websites to rent designer dresses for special occasions, is now revolutionizing the wedding world.  They have expanded the company to now offer Bridesmaid dresses.  Instead of spending upwards of $300 on a dress you will never wear again (not to mention a dress you probably loathe), brides can now pick from bridesmaid dresses designed by Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller and more, in every shade of the rainbow.  So, brides, do your ladies a favor and send them to Rent the Runway!

P.S. They also have MANY options for bridal showers, bachelorette weekends, engagement parties and every other event surrounding the big day!

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‘Tis the season…

Monday, November 29th, 2010

…for holiday window displays!  It’s our favorite time of year in New York with the city abuzz in holiday chaos.  While shopping for the perfect gifts for your friends and family, be sure to take a moment and check out the ornate window displays at Saks, Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and more.  And don’t forget to watch the new Snowflake & Bubbles 3D Light Show at Sak’s, directly across from the famed Rockefeller Christmas tree!

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Eataly

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Mario Batali has done it again! Opening August 31st (if all goes as planned), Batali’s newest venture debuts in Flatiron. “Eataly” is a gourmet Italian grocery store featuring a cheese station, panini bar, fish counter, gelato stand, and a rooftop brewery! There will also be a meat restaurant called Manzo where you can sample tasting portions paired with wine at the counter. Ahh how we love New York City and all of the culinary experiences it provides!

Eataly
200 Fifth Ave., at 23rd st.; no phone yet.

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