Since life has apparently shut down excepting New Year’s Eve promotions, I have to find something else to blog about. So I’m thinking about accessories. Mainly because I a) don’t have any to go with my stunning vintage dress that I will wear on said NYE, and b) I’m thinking of cute things to get…
Category: Shopping
Post-Christmas Sales!!
Don’t know how good they’re gonna be, but I’m guessing that they’re gonna be even better than the 20-30% off of everything we saw before Christmas … plus, here are a few secret deals: Saks Fifth Avenue Today only, online and in store, designer wares are up to 75% off. Once the weekend hits, prices…
Wednesday Events: Kirk Gallery, Greg Vendetti
The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk,…
Daily Juice Cafe Grand Opening
Grand Opening Party Saturday Dec. 13 from 7pm – ?? Um, so this one is actually a Grand Opening (ahem) featuring sets by Daily Juice DJs and other local favorites, performance artists, giveaways, contests, and free stuff … plus random stuff Daily Juice lovers recognize like raw chocolate, durian, and ionic gold! After hearing rumors…
Brrrrr! Let Thursday Events Warm You Up!
As usual, Thursday night is busy this time of year! A smattering of the offerings: Do512 Holiday Campfire ‘Tis the season for holiday festivities, and Do512 is lighting up the campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy private performances by The Lemurs and Via Audio. There will be s’mores, eggnog, and plenty of adult beverages. It’s…
Sugar Mama’s free cupcakes tomorrow 12-8pm
Free … for the price of two canned goods. Man I love Sugar Mama’s cupcakes. Tomorrow, Wednesday, from 12-8pm on South First. We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Capital Area Food Bank on Wednesday, December 10th between 12-8 pm. Bring in two or more…
Typical Thursday: Men’s Night at milk + honey
As usual, Thursday this week is filled with free events to party it up, but at least they’re all downtown! Men’s Night at milk + honey, 5pm-8pm Stop by SALON by milk + honey on Thursday from 5-8pm for an evening devoted to men. Complimentary chair massages, neck trims, and hair consultations. For the ladies,…
Mondays … save yourself for The Warehouse Sale
There’s nothing like the Monday after a holiday weekend. It’s so worthless from a work standpoint–you’ve got four times the amount of email you normally do, everyone wants to chat about their holiday, and you’d really just rather be running off the pies you ate than sitting at a desk. Did you participate in Black…
Reusable bags are all the rage …
… yes, but the problem with all these silly canvas totes is what to do with produce? You still get a bazillion of those little cheap baggies that you can’t even use as trash can liners (what I do with store plastic bags). Enter Austin company Blue Avocado (why?) with their Grocery Packs, including resuable…
I’m sporting a Hamilton shirt
Hello there, super-expensive-tailored-perfectly-to-my-body-shirt. You arrived in the mail last week. (Remember when I went to get fitted?) A nice, thick box with a red bow on top. I opened the box–like they do in the movies, where you can gently raise the lid and don’t have to rip into miles of packing tape–and behold! a…