Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! I"ve waited until after the rush of the holiday shopping before mentioning my first (and second!) stop into my new favorite shop in Allentown, PA..."Boutique to Go". A friend of mine recommended this shop to me a few months ago and I finally had a chance to make it there - of course, bringing my mom made for an adventure of an afternoon:)
Elena Pascal is the owner of this most lovely ladies' accessory boutique. And I might say Elena herself is lovely as well. Her welcoming each and every customer who walks through her front (or back door - a private parking lot in the rear entrance) with a smile and a big "hello" is a special touch - and you know it is sincere.
I cannot even begin to explain her unique shop. You will find gifts for friends (and yourself of course!) who are easy to buy for and hard to buy for....from lovely scarves, jewelry, beautifully designed capes/shawls, purses (one of a kind for our Lehigh Valley), children's clothing and plush toys, soaps, perfumes, and many more items you would have to travel far to find. We surely needed this type of specialty store.
An important point I would like to mention....a huge pet peeve of mine is being pressured into buying something every time I walk into a store. You will not encounter this problem at Elena's "Boutique to Go" for one reason. Elena is not about trying to sell you something you don't like or are not sure about. She is ALL about sharing what she loves with other women - be it her great accessories or a lunch over a "table talk" discussion.
Please visit her website for more information as well as her "table talk" or guest speakers at: http://www.boutiquetogo.com. She is located at 522 N. 19th Street, Allentown, PA 18104 and her business phone is: 610.437.1663. Her email is: boutique2go@yahoo.com.
Thank you, Elena, for bringing something very special to our Lehigh Valley!
Blessings,
Christine
Hi Everyone! The summer is proving to be a little too hot these days! Want to cool off? Plan a day to visit downtown Bethlehem, PA, grab an iced coffee and visit the many downtown shops that this historic town has to offer. Make sure to step into Artsy Diva - a great shop offering handcrafted items by local artists. Carmen is the owner and a good friend of mine. You will be amazed by her offerings the minute you enter her front door - not to mention a warm and inviting smile!
It is "the" place to shop for gifts for your friends when you just don't know what to buy. The options are endless here and you will be sure to find something in your price range. So stop in when you are in town or just plan an afternoon out with your girlfriends!
Artsy Diva is located at 458 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 and the phone # is 610.442.9335. Carmen's website is: http://www.artsydivaboutique.com/.
For those of you who missed Loretta Tryon Design's Jewelry Open House on April 29th, you surely missed a great event. This event was held in her lovely home in Coopersburg. Her jewelry designs are absolutely unique, modern and there truly is something for "everyone". Loretta takes the time to talk with her clients and she gives special attention to detail and what "you" as a customer are looking for in a tastefully crafted piece of jewelry.
Please visit her website: www.lorettatryon.com for more information and a profile on the artist. Her email account is listed, if you would like to inquire about becoming a part of her customer list to receive emails about upcoming events. Stephen and I recently visited "Artfully Elegant" on Main Street in downtown Bethlehem to view additonal pieces of her designs. It is quite difficult to walk away without purchasing one of her beautiful designs!
Thanks, Loretta, for having us into your home and sharing your talent and passion with us! You are not only my dear friend, but you are as beautiful as your skillfully crafted designs - one of a kind!
