Voting for me and shopping for YOU (I mean others...)
Good Morning Everyone….
I’ve been up all night, have not slept a wink…NOT A WINK, and no it’s not even Christmas Eve… the man upstairs things it’s fun to be awake all night moving the furniture and slamming doors… single family homeowner envy is what I have this am… soon kids, soon.
Anyway… things are looking good on this end, we have shows at the Linwood this weekend, TONIGHT is 5ive, the Bismarck (last show, Dave says he’s moving!!) The Dirty Whites, the Scarab and Animal Hospital… not bad… free bbq and parking $10 8:30pm.
And… As I was dashing from the DIG party last night a beautiful and delightful friend who I give shout outs to for landing a new job at the Village Voice told me I was a nominee for the Noise’s Annual Poll.. Local Personality (Female of course…) WOW, if I am anything (like me or not) I am a personality.. my mom always says that too… vote for me here… and all your other friends and favorites too…
http://www.thenoise-boston.com/poll2006.asp
So I have also re- included my lil 2006 shopping guide below.. I liked it and feedback says it’s been helpful… run with it kids…
I’m out,
Workin on some projects this am… see you at the holiday parties next week and I’ll be writing again soon!!
And now for my very own lil holiday shopping guide for 2007, now I am being selective and I’ve been on a crazed tear this year so if I have slipped and missed something give me a lil slack, please? OK so this year has been amazing for me and for shops and SHOPPING all over Boston BUT I have been traveling a lil bit so I have added a few stores in San Fran that jumped out at me (just a few) and a small selection on some of my favorite websites. I’m just going to list and link most stuff so take 5 teenie minutes out of your day and CLICK AWAY, find some treats and some treasures (give give give but don’t forget TREAT YOURSELF too! Let the fun begin!
This Saturday The 16th The FINAL Wears+Wears www. wearsandwares.com
Also on the 16th at the BCA Cyclorama the Bazaar Bizarre! www.bazaarbizarre.org
You could also be super sweet and unique and check out some local independent artists, buying art is always a personal and great gift! At least I think it is…. www.deirdredoyle.net, www.saltydave.com, www.annaalter.com, evildesign.com, www.giantangryrobot.com/joe, www.andreafischman.com, Dave TREE is having an open house at his “house of ill” (I’ll tell you more on that later…
Or for the couple you don’t know what to get (restaurant gift certificates (B-side, The Linwood, Columbus, Oleana, Eastern Standard, Redbones, Bartley’s… the list goes on and on, FOOD=GOOD)
And Magazines don’t forget them, good for subscriptions and good for stocking stuffers!
OR the gift that gives all year; a membership to
The NEW ICA www.icaboston.org
The Zoo www.zoonewengland.org
The Aquarium www.neaq.org
The MFA www.mfa.org
The Coolidge www.coolidge.org
The Brattle www.brattlefilm.org
You could give a donation in someone’s name, for example. www.girlscouts.org, www.bostonredcross.com, www.charlesriverconservancy.org, www.mspca.org, www.rosies.org, www.thehome.org, www.bigsister.org, www.bostoncares.org
Gift Certificates to… Tattoo parlors (Pino Bros, Regeneration, Redemption, Stingray, Chameleon, Fat Ram, Darkwave) Salons, mani-pedis, MASSAGES!!! The Video Underground, Or any of the following places but gifties are good too…
Shops by area….
South End
Motley – Men’s, some women’s clothing and treats galore! www.shopmotley.com
Motley Home - the coolest!! www.motleyhome.com
Turtle- Clothing for Emerging women www.turtleboston.com
Uniform-they have gnome sweaters-www.uniformboston.com
Polka Dog Bakery - and Puppy Heaven!!! www.polkadog.com
Back Bay
Johnny Cupcakes- cupcakes and crossbones- www.johnnycupcakes.com
Riccardi (or Relic)_ fun and fancy pants- www.riccardiboston.com
Louis Boston – just amazing – www.louisboston.com
Matsu – beautiful- www.matsuboston.com
Trident Bookstore- for books and a latte- www.tridentbookscafe.com
Oilily – my favorite- www.oilily-world.com
Brookline
The Brookline Booksmith – Books and magazines- www.brooklinebooksmith.com
POD - divine and calming- www.shop-pod.com
Good Vibrations- for that special someone (else or yourself) www.goodvibes.com
Cambridge
Black Ink (Harvard Sq and Beacon Hill) www.blackinkboston.com
Curious George- TOY STORE- www.curiousg.com
Stella Bella Toy Store- toys, educational toys-
Nomad – Mexican crafts and BEAUTIFUL clothes- www.nomadcambridge.com
Buckaroos Mercantile- FUN! another favorite of mine- www.buckmerc.com
The Garment District – for that eccentric one- www.thegarmentdistrict.com
Proletariat- just plain cool - www.arevolt.com
Abodeon- Vintage items big and small www.abodeon.com
Boutique fabulous – filled with bobbles and sparkles! www.boutiquefabulous.com
Somerville-
Poor Little Rich girl- NEW& Bigger- www.poorlittlerichgirlstore.com
Magpie- makes the trip worth while- www.magpie-store.com
Sites of stuff I just like right now…
www.anomalyjewelry.com
Lovely lil shoppe in SF- www.doe-sf.com
Beautiful SF boutique- www.candystore-sf.com
Arcane Nonesuch- evil sweetness- www.arcanenonesuch.com
Art & I bought Fick a great Hall n Oates shirt here- www.parklifestore.com
I want like 4 dresses from here- www.reddressshoppe.com
Washington’s finest- www.buyolympia.com
One stop shopping- www.naughtysecretaryclub.com
Wonderful!- www.perishableproductions.com
I like her name I like her stuff- www.meganmary.com
This site makes me pee my pants- www.mikwright.com
Angela makes clothes that fit me, well!-www.modemerr.com
Terri’s bags are Pretty-www.shoptart.com
Nightlights and clean design- www.vessel.com
Function and design- www.themut.com
Tender and talent- www.eggagogo.com
Portland Super Crafty- www.pdxsupercrafty.com
Ok, I’m feeling like this is A LOT, but it’s Friday and I bet yer hunged over…maybe you’ll save this email and use it as a tool, a reference, happy hunting!
I’ll keep you posted on all my entertaining adventures and I wish everyone the most happiest of holiday shopping!
xo HL