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CRAVE CRUSH the urban girl's blog to all that you CRAVE
Party Planning Perfection
Achieved Maid-of-Honor status? Congrats! Now its time to plan the perfect bachelorette party! Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Check out our favorite Boston bachelorette party and gift ideas!
Party Favors Party Favors in Brookline is your one-stop destination for all party supplies. Whether you are party planning a lovely bridal shower or a wild bachelorette party, they have everything you’ll need for a festive celebration. Let their cake catalog spark your imagination and order the custom cake of your dreams, with flavors and fillings and flowers galore!
Orange Nail Studio Every CRAVE gal loves to be pampered… especially one trying to do it all while planning a wedding! Give your busy bride the gift of relaxation! Even better, join her! Get side-by-side mani/pedis at Orange Nail Studio in Beverly. In a hurry? Get the express manicure. Ready to rejuvenate? Try the orange passion manicure!
Sweet and Nasty Looking to add a little spice to your night on the town? Stop by Sweet and Nasty for creatively shaped sweets and cakes plus laugh-out-loud games and accessories. Priced as little as 69 cents for a delicious, funny treat, you can afford to get one for everybody!
Good Wife Host a private shopping and styling Good Wife party in the comfort of your home and enjoy exclusive access to Good Wife apparel, a juicy questionnaire about life, love, and being a Good Wife, a specialty drink list, and fab swag bags! Your bride-to-be will love the fun and casual Good Wife and Good Wife To Be tanks, yoga pants, and accessories!
Upstairs on the Square Hosting a lovely ladies outing? Have your soiree at afternoon tea at Upstairs on the Square! CRAVEing something a little stronger than tea? Enjoy a delicious tasting menu with wine pairings in the Soiree Dining Room.
Still CRAVEing inspiration? Check out Bride-Buzz.com for everything Bride-to-Be!
Party Planning Prowess
Hosting a fabulous party is always fun and rewarding! However, with so many details, planning them can be tough – but somebody’s gotta do it! So if you need a little behind-the-scenes magic for your next fabulous fete, call one of our favorite event planners!
Saphier Events Saphier Events entertaining experts are ready to plan your next event! Jennifer Saphier’s imaginative streak is a mile wide and her accommodating attitude is every client’s dream! Her innovative décor ideas and out of the box solutions truly set her apart. Paying as much attention to the client’s needs as she does to the finest event detail, she ensures that the planning process is as fun and exciting as the event itself. Saphier Events creates stunning weddings, interactive corporate meetings, brand-infused grand openings and more! Saphier Events will make your next event sparkle and shine.
Endless Eleganza Events Endless Eleganza is here to make your special day stress free. Whether it is a wedding, a corporate event, anniversary party or charity event, planning can be stressful. Endless Eleganza is here to take away the stress and just leave the fun to you. They are extremely detail oriented and will make sure that your event is both aesthetically pleasing and filled with wonderful memories!
Creative Events Creative Events is a comprehensive, full-service event design firm. Whether you’re hosting an event for an intimate group of 25 or one for 5,000, they approach each program with a fresh and thoughtful outlook. Their inclusive services range from theme design, concept development, floral design, lighting, entertainment, audio-visual, event publicity, logistics and staffing. They provide infinite options and fabulous results!
Gal’s Best Friend
Sure, every CRAVE girl loves to be pampered now and then, but what about your pup? These Boston spots know how to show your pet some love!
Want to shower your furry friend with luxurious gifts? Stop by Espeso! This “pawtique” is the ultimate retail destination for the sophisticated dog or cat, offering accessories ranging from Swarovski studded collars and organic products to gourmet all natural doggy treats and spa treatments!
For some pocketbook-friendly bonding time, take your dog for a walk through the Boston Commons on a beautiful spring day or let her roam free during off-leash hours (6-9am and 4-8pm).
After some quality time in the park, make a day out of it and indulge both your pup and yourself at Sweet Cupcakes. Here, cupcakes are freshly baked each morning in the Sweet kitchen. All of the Sweet’s frostings, fillings and batters are handcrafted from scratch using the finest ingredients including Callebaut chocolate, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, and Bensdorp cocoa and do not contain trans fats or stabilizers. Bring your canine friend along for the trip, and while you enjoy a scrumptious treat, they too can indulge in Sweet’s Pupcakes!
Eye 4 Color
Eye 4 Color provides expert color scheme solutions and interior design services for your home. Jane Brunelle’s fine art and interior design background, blended with fifteen years of experience and extensive knowledge of color theory, offers you a distinct expertise that you don’t get from a paint chip! Many of the colors Jane selects are custom mixed by her, creating a unique palette designed specifically for your surroundings. The possibilities are limitless and will give you a house you CRAVE coming home to!
Continue reading to learn more about this fabulous business and its savvy owner, Jane Brunelle, who will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide!
How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Expressive. Encompassing. Energetic.
What are your most popular products or services?
Color design and consultation; interior design and redesign.
What or who inspired you to start your business?
That first box of 64 Crayolas.
What is your indulgence?
Starting a novel, and not putting it down until I finish it.
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
One of their kitchens for a great meal and laughter.
What do you CRAVE in business? In life?
Happiness, balance, satisfaction.
Images from CRAVE stock photos.
Mint Julep
Mint Julep is a charming women’s clothing boutique with locations in Brookline and Cambridge Massachusetts. Their neighborhood shops offer a wide, eclectic selection of high quality women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories. Each piece is selected with thought and love so what you browse is a well-edited collection of fashionable favorites from countless designers. From flattering denim to flirty dresses to fabulous cocktail rings, Mint Julep is the place to go to add stylish and chic must-haves to your wardrobe.
Continue reading to learn more about this fabulous business and its savvy owners, Brooke Garber and Stephanie Nist, who will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide!
How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Fresh, Welcoming, and Fun!
What are your most popular products or services?
We are a go to place for the perfect all occasion dresses, denim and accessories.
What is your indulgence?
Vacations!
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
Florida, California, and any country where John Mayer is playing!
What do you CRAVE in business? In life?
Happiness and joy for our customers, family, and friends.
Moxie
Boston’s most-fashionable shoe and accessories aficionados feed their cravings at Moxie. Moxie’s selection is always engaging, flirty, strong and fabulous. With selections from top designers like Tory Burch, Cynthia Vincent, Loeffler Randall, Foley & Corinna, Kooba, and Beirn, there is no better way to top off your warm weather wardrobe this spring than with the perfect Moxie accessory!
Continue reading to learn more about this fabulous business and its savvy owner, Karen Fabbri, who will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide!
How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
Vibrant, Feminine, Playful
What are your most popular products or services?
Tory Burch Flats, Loeffler Randall Platform Pumps and Booties, Foley & Corinna Bags
How do you spend your free time?
Playing with my children, sharing wine and good food with my husband and friends, volunteering with organizations that move me.
Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
Vegas, Baby!
Sip and Savor with the Girls Tonight!
CRAVEing some girl time? You don’t have to wait until the weekend to spend a fun night out on the town! Why not plan an easy, midweek pick me up – drinks with the girls! Enjoy the best of Boston happy hour: small plates (and prices!), delicious drinks, and your fabulous friends! Here are some of our favorite places:
Vox Populi Vox is home to one of the best Martini Bars in Boston and some very delicious food! CRAVEtip: Try the Maine Diver Scallops, the Pomegranate Glazed Salmon, or Fried Goat Cheese Salad – all superb! Looking for a holiday hot spot? Vox has great parties!
Grendel’s Den This cute and cozy Harvard Square standard is a great place to meet the girls for some sippin’ and noshin’ after work with the gals. Added bonus? Everything on the Grendel’s Den menu is half-price from 5-7:30 every evening!
Noir Bar If greasy bar food isn’t your cup of tea, head to Noir to indulge in more sophisticated bites. Noir’s drink menu changes seasonally, so there’s always something new: from the latest in mixology to their rotating wine list or our selection of international beers. Sip your cocktail and take in Noir’s sultry, decadent atmosphere on the beautiful outdoor patio.
Clink Located a short escalator ride from the Liberty Hotel lobby, Clink is a gorgeous space with high ceilings, brick, purples, and even touches from the original Charles Street jail (from which the hotel was renovated). This lounge-inspired bar fills ups fast and is frequented by stylish Bostonians looking to see, be seen, and dance the night away.
Romance Travel Expo
Are you considering a destination wedding or excitedly planning your honeymoon? Then definitely do not miss the Romance Travel Expo!
Join Saphier Events, Fiddlehead Florist, and A Girls Gotta Go at the Romance Travel Expo on Sunday, March 14, 2010. Come see what exhibitors like Boston Harbor Cruises, Aruba Tourism, Luxurious Limos, and many other professionals have to offer to make your big day or honeymoon even more memorable. Saphier Events will be presenting a seminar with wedding tips, including décor ideas and planning solutions. Fiddlehead Florist will have a booth with lots of wedding day flowers ideas! And Good Wife and StyleFixx are donating some awesome prizes!
Admission is free, so be sure to sign up. The first 1000 brides to sign-up will receive fabulous gift bags. There will also be prize giveaways throughout the event.
WHEN: Sunday, March 14, 2010 from 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Burlington Marriott
Turn your Closet into a Santuary!
Boston’s first CRAVE Guide is coming soon! So CRAVE is here to help you prepare your closet for all the extraordinary woman-owned boutiques and special Guide Book savings! After tons of shopping, the only question is: where will you put all of your fabulous finds? Our answer: clean out your closet!
Follow these tips to turn your closet into a sanctuary!
1. Set aside at least an hour, maybe two. And remember, many hands make light work! See if you can get a friend to help you… or at least keep you company!
2. To begin, remove everything! As you do, sort the items, putting similar ones together. Also make “Trash” and “Give Away” piles if you plan on purging. CRAVEtip: If you haven’t worn an item in a year, and don’t plan to in the foreseeable future, get rid of it! It is just taking up precious space.
3. Good news! You are half way there! Now, you just have to put everything back. Organize your clothes by there function: dresses, work skirts, work blouses, evening blouses, work-out clothes… etc. Place purses and accessories on shelves; put shoes on the floor. It is helpful to store shoes in boxes, either their original boxes or plastic ones, especially if you have a lot of shoes! Stacking shoeboxes is a great space saver, and an easy way to help find exactly which pair you want to wear.
If your closet is only as big as a shoebox, you may need to take additional steps to create more space. Consider over-the-door organizers, wall hooks and multi-level rods and remember that the space under your bed can be utilized as long-term storage, particularly for out of season garb. If you’re ambitious, you can create a second shelf in the closet, or convert your narrow shelf into a deeper shelf by utilizing a wider board.
When you have finaly placed everything back in your closet, toss the trash pile in the garbage and organize the give away pile. You can donate old frocks to a local Goodwill or take them to a resale store to sell. For direct purchasing and consignment, check out Flaunt in Cambridge, Frida Bee in Inman Square, Garage Sale in the South End, and Modern Millie in Salemn! The best part? By recycling clothes you are being environmentally conscious and getting some quick cash to fund future shopping ventures!
Jean Therapy
Jean Therapy is Boston’s premier customer service oriented one-stop shop for unique jeans. Ask their “Jean Therapist” to help you find the perfect pair of jeans for your body! Jean Therapy owner, Leah, is gracious, down-to-earth and the ultimate shopping buddy! She asks exactly the right questions and then can pull your dream denim! It is like having a personal shopper! Jean Therapy’s mission is to be an enjoyable, therapeutic, fun and fulfilling shopping experience — and it succeeds! You are guaranteed to walk out feeling fabulous and looking great in your new jeans!
Continue reading to learn more about this savvy businesswoman who will be featured in our upcoming CRAVE Boston Guide!
How would you describe your business in exactly three words?
Jeans, Jeans, Jeans!
What are your most popular products or services?
People come to us for our customer service. The staff goes through at least three months of jeans training.
People may be surprised to know…
I was once a Union Organizer who had started her own non-profit organization in college. I’m very committed to social justice and social change issues. And while I might not be tackling workers’ rights, Jean Therapy is changing the world, one good pair of jeans at a time!
What do you CRAVE? In business? In life?
I crave love, passion, empowerment and respect and I seek those things in all aspects of my life including my business. I hope I’m 90 years old and still helping people find amazing jeans at Jean Therapy!