Fiore, on Lancaster Avenue in downtown Wayne, brings a European flair to women of the Main Line. Fiore has a well thought out and very fun collection of clothing, jewelry and handbags.

It’s AML’s first fun Fashion Forecast Shopping Night!!!

Spring is just around the corner ladies! And we are itchin’ to get our Spring wardrobes in tip top shape. Join us Thursday, March 29th in downtown Wayne from 5pm to 7pm with two of my all-time favorite boutiques—Fiore and finer things!

Find out what is hot for Spring 2012 and shop at these two fantastic local shops while enjoying complimentary food courtesy of our dear friends at Berwyn’s popular Italian BYO, Alfredo’s. There will be fun refreshments served as well.

And, after our Fashion Forecast, we will be meeting up at a Wayne restaurant to continue the festivities. Stay tuned for more details on AroundMainLine.com’s Facebook page.

Gentlemen are more than welcome to attend so ladies bring the hubs, boyfriends or guy pal. The more the merrier will make this night a fantastic success!

Kindly RSVP here on Facebook so we can plan accordingly with our fantastic friends at Fiore and finer things. Or, you can send an email RSVP to: rsvp@aroundmainline.com.

There is no cost to attend the event and we encourage you to bring your friends, neighbors, family members and coworkers-and remember, gentlemen are more than welcome to attend!

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finer things is located at 116 East Lancaster Avenue and Fiore is located at 104 East Lancaster Avenue in the heart of downtown Wayne.

Questions about AML’s inaugural Fashion Forecast event or hosting future shopping events with AroundMainLine.com? Publisher Sarah Lockard can be reached at: slockard@aroundmainline.com.

Willow, the freshest face in the popular square, opened in November. An upscale, one of a kind home furnishings shop, Willow offers an impressive collection of fine furniture and accessories, featuring the latest trends in home décor.

It’s the BEST way to wrap up your holiday shopping on the Main Line!

Join us for a very fun and festive Super Saturday at Haverford Square on Saturday, December 17th from 10am to 5pm. Sponsored by AroundMainLine.com, you can walk the shops, check off the final gifts on your list, enjoy wonderful refreshments and treats AND enter to win hundreds of dollars in amazing prizes and gift cards!

Haverford Square is an eclectic mix of specialty stores offering men’s and women’s fashion, gourmet food, home décor and gifts for every season. Shoppers will be privy to plenty of private parking and open sidewalks along the square where they will be able to stroll and shop the stores during Super Saturday.

Participating Shops

Cameo Water Wear: 20% off Cameo Water Wear swimwear
Hope Chest: Two $50 Gift Certificates
JoS. A. Bank Clothiers: 50-70% off selected in-store items
La Petite Femme: $50 gift card
Linda Golden: 30-40% off selected items, refreshments
Lucky Duck Toys: $25 and $50 gift certificates
Merritt Gallery: $500 gift certificate off artwork only
Patricia Adams: 30% off cashmere sweaters, $100 gift card
Sherman Brothers Shoes: $100 gift card
Stupp Furs: $500 off any fur or shearling coat in-stock
Willow Home Furnishings and Interior Design: $500 prize package

Be Social and check in daily with Haverford Square and AroundMainLine.com on Facebook for more fun details.

I will be walking the shops all day to meet and greet you and help you find the perfect gifts to complete your list—so look for me along the Square! We are excited to shop with you during the first annual Super Saturday.

Happy Holidays!
Sarah Lockard
AroundMainLine.com

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About Haverford Square

Haverford Square is located at 379-385 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, PA. Visit their website at HaverfordSquare.com.

A shopping extravaganza with over $3,000 in giveaways awaits at AroundMainLine.com’s first ever Holiday Shopping Night at QVC Studio Park. The grand prize is a $2,000 beauty basket brimming with QVC’s top products!

It is no doubt the most incredible AML party in our three year history and an outstanding night of holiday shopping with our great friends at QVC! Join us for a festive evening at the Studio Park QVC store Wednesday December 7th from 6pm to 8pm for AroundMainLine.com’s Holiday Shopping Night at QVC Studio Park. There is no cover to attend, the evening will be catered by The Classic Diner and we will have surprises and giveaways galore!

Shop the very cool Studio Store that features QVCs’ top lines and most popular products including Philosophy, Joan Rivers, Bare Escentuals, Diamonique, Wen Hair Products, Kitchen Aid, Quaker Factory, Temptations, Lock and Lock and more!

QVC Hosts and Celebrity Appearances!

Several of our favorite QVC hosts will also be making an appearance at the event including: Lisa Robertson, David Venable, Dan Wheeler, Antonella Nester, and Jill Bauer! In addition, celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean, who has single-handedly transformed the beauty industry with the wildly successful WEN Hair & Body Care line, is flying in from L.A. with his entire staff and his famous dogs JUST for the party!

Several QVC hosts will be popping in to say hello over the course of the evening in the Studio Park Store.

Exciting Giveaways!

Every half hour starting at 6:30 sharp, we will be giving away the most amazing prizes of QVC products to some very lucky guests! Our GRAND Prize for the evening will be an enormous basket with over $2,000 of QVC BEAUTY PRODUCTS! The Grand Prize winner will be announced that evening on AroundMainLine.com’s Facebook page!

Nom Nom Nom!

Did we mention the delicious complimentary food you can nosh on at the party? Malvern’s popular The Classic Diner will be catering the evening and Delaware’s Desserts by Dana (yeah, those folks of TLC’s The Next Great Baker fame) will be sampling their incredible desserts all night long!

How to RSVP

We have already received well over 300 RSVPS for this incredible event. It is very important that you RSVP in one of three ways so that we can plan to the best of our ability with our fine friends at QVC. Note, you do not have to RSVP to attend. We will accept walk-ins but it is tremendously helpful to us, QVC and our incredible vendors if we know you are attending as well as the size of your party.

1) RSVP on AML’s Facebook Event Page

2) RSVP on QVC’s website

3) Email: rsvp@aroundmainline.com with your name and party size.

Party Attire

Party attire is business casual. Absolutely no baseball caps, ripped jeans or sweatshirts are permitted. Dress to Impress!

In closing, I am beyond excited for this event. It will no doubt be the most maginificent AML event ever and a night to remember. We look forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday, December 7th. My best advice is to arrive between the times of 6-6:30pm as we expect the night to be very popular and we could approach full event capacity at any one time.

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Directions to QVC Studio Park

When you arrive at QVC (1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester) please follow signs to the Studio Store and bear left at the Main QVC sign. Parking lot is on the left hand side. Studio Store entrance will be to your right.

America’s first fair trade town, Media’s diverse retail scene that is rooted in the arts makes it one of the top shopping towns in the western suburbs. AML took to Main Street with the talented team of Weld Photography by our side to celebrate eight great Media retailers.

Media draws more than 250,000 people yearly from its surrounding townships. On the 2nd Saturday of every month, the Media Arts Council hosts a Second Saturday Arts Stroll. Over 30 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of a free arts event—the next 2nd Saturday is December 10th.

Learn more about these amazing small business owners below—and we hope to see you in downtown Media shopping this holiday season!

Click here for our fun Media Shopping Guide Facebook photo gallery!

In addition to supporting several local artists, Earth & State is also proud to support the endeavors of several fair trade organizations.

Earth and State

earthandstate.com
23 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-9270
Hours: Monday through Thursday 11-6; Friday 11 – 8; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 11-4. *Will Have Extended Holiday Hours*
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Earth & State pottery and crafts is a friendly, comfortable shopping venue located in the center of downtown Media. If you are looking for that special gift or something truly unique, stop in and leisurely browse their vast array of artistic wares including pottery, glassware, textiles, instruments and yes-even fairy wings. They showcase over 200 local and international artists who work in various media ranging from metal, wood, paper, stone and much more.

In addition to supporting several local artists, Earth and State is also proud to support the endeavors of several fair trade organizations. These organizations provide access to diverse products created by artists from all over the world, and in turn, provide a means of livelihood to artists who would otherwise not have an outlet to sell their wares. Working with such a broad range of talented artists allows Earth & State to continually offer new and exciting items. Gift certificates, layaway and wedding registry are available.

Sorella

sorellashop.com
23 East State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-2393
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-4
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Sorella Boutique is located on the quaint-but hip-main drag of State Street in Media! Sorella offers their clients unique styles of women’s clothing and fashionable accessories. The owners, also sisters, travel to LA and New York City to scout out the best designer picks each season. Offering denim to special occasion dresses, Sorella is a popular go-to boutique for area women. The beautiful and private Prom Lounge on the lower level will be restocked with designer gowns for prom in January. Each gown is handpicked by the owners and registered for each girl-no one can buy the same gown for the same prom at Sorella! Be sure to visit and enjoy the fun in store vibe, friendly stylists and fabulous fashion at Sorella this holiday season.

Discover vintage and handmade, art and salvage, collectibles, upcycled and re-purposed home decor, antiques and more at Media’s cool Blueberry Bog!

Blueberry Bog

blueberrybogshop.com
18 South Orange Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-565-1619
Hours: 11-6 Monday-Thursday; 11-9 Friday & Saturday
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Come visit this new, eclectic, mother & daughter shop founded in historic downtown Media which features an open art studio. Daughter Rebecca Michelle Lee, a.k.a. Becky Lee, creates unique art and restores, upcycles, and repurposes items in an environmentally friendly way.

Blueberry Bog also hosts a wide variety of handmade items and artwork from artists around the Delaware County. They are open late for Dining under the Stars in the summertime, and carriage rides in the wintertime. Follow Blueberry Bog on Facebook to get the latest info, pictures, projects as well as Media-area events.

Seven Stones

sevenstonesgallery.com
212 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-5661
Hours: Sunday 11-3; Monday-Saturday 11-6
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Seven Stones, a shopping emporium, was once described as the ‘best place to find something that you didn’t think you needed.’ They feature fine quality Native American jewelry and craft. Luscious turquoise and many other stones fill their cases. And their comprehensive collection is not just for women. They offer beautiful leather bags, Ariat boots and apparel, Scully leather and western wear, Pendleton blankets, Native-made moccasins, and Be Love, Sabaku, and Lakota Design tees. They also feature outerwear for children. There is a book nook, flutes, drums, music, cards, sage, rocks, crystals, salt and crystal Lamps, Aloha Bay’s awesome scented candles, hats and scarves.

Seven Stones also has a very large selection of incense and all sorts of burners, oils, soaps, Noah Bells, boxes and tapestries. With wonderful, unique and spirited gift ideas, Steven Stones may be just the different thing you are looking for this holiday season.

The Cedar Chest Consigment & Vintage Boutique

cedarchestonline.com
21 South Jackson Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-891-8815
Hours: Monday 12-6; Tuesday-Saturday 10-6
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Since 2001, The Cedar Chest has been providing affordable high-end, vintage, & trendy wear for the frugal “as well as” environmentally conscious local fashionistas. At the Cedar Chest there is no digging around, everything is perfectly picked for their clientele!

Reconsidered Home specializes in mid-century modern furniture, fixtures and decor. You can also find unique gifts and vintage tableware for the holidays.

Reconsidered Home

reconsideredhome.com
29 West Jasper Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-547-4663
Hours: 11-6 Thursday through Saturday; 11-3 Sunday
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Reconsidered Home is a vintage boutique featuring salvaged furnishings, vintage decor and generally unique items. They specialize in mid-century and Danish modern design as well as one-of-a-kind gifts and tableware. Check out their collection of modern artifacts and find out why these decades produced the most interesting and eclectic designs of the century.

Locally owned and operated, Reconsidered Home is located in historic Media, PA on Jasper Street between Jackson and Olive.

Kuta

kutamediapa.com
104 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-565-7967
Hours: 11-6 Monday-Thursday, 11-8 Friday & Saturday; 12-4 Sunday
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Kuta Metals & Textiles has been bringing handcrafted jewelry to the Media community for over 20 years. Kuta is one of the many supporters of Fair Trade in the small town of Media and close to 50% of their products are made in the United States. Gathering their items from all over, they have acquired quite a selection of artistic accessories. Ancient roman glass jewelry, winter garments from Nepal and Italy, handbags from Indonesia and other magnificent parts of the world, there is so much to see at this fantastic boutique.

Reaching up to a thousand pairs of earrings, and the largest collection of scarves conceivable, as well as more, Kuta has something for everyone. Recently, they have partnered up with the popular jewelry line, Chamillia, and are promoting an amazing variety of beads and bracelets. The assortment of scarves, hats, and gloves are captivating with their bright patterns and rich hues. Holiday shopping? Do you have a birthday right around the corner? Kuta is a place to find the perfect gift for someone special, although it’s no easy decision with each piece being equally striking. Come and enjoy the shopping and restaurants on State Street. Soak up the atmosphere of the lively town of Media, and stop into Kuta. There’s a one-of-a-kind accessory awaiting your arrival!

Add sparkle this season with chic gifts and unique accessories and ornaments from local home + gifts!

local home + gifts

localhomeandgifts.com
29 West State Street
Media, PA
Phone: 610-566-5661
Hours: Sunday 11-3; Monday-Saturday 11-6
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Celebrating five years in downtown Media, local home + gifts brings a taste of the city to the suburbs, with boutique candles, unique baby gifts, and a selection of items for the hostess, the bride-to-be, or just because. Showcasing such lines as Thymes, Trumpette, Seda France and Roost, you’ll find an eclectic mix of merchandise found nowhere else.

Add sparkle this season with chic gifts and unique accessories and ornaments from local home + gifts!

Wayne boasts one of the best retail scenes on the Main Line and is known for its incredible group of shop owners. AroundMainLine.com celebrates the six best shops in downtown Wayne we recommend supporting for this holiday season. This coming weekend is Small Business Saturday—could not think of a better time to show your love for these fine local retailers highlighted below.

Click here for our fun Wayne Shopping Guide Facebook photo gallery!

Familiar faces at Lucky Duck Toys

Lucky Duck Toys

LuckyDuckToys.com
106 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Phone: 610-254-0054
Hours: Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 9:30-5:30; Sunday 12-4
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Lucky Duck Toys is a specialty toy store with two locations in the western suburbs of Philadelphia: 106 E. Lancaster Ave in Wayne, and 379 Lancaster Avenue in Haverford. They offer the largest selection of specialty toys on the Main Line, with products from industry leaders such as International Playthings, Playmobil, Lego, Bruder, Manhattan Toy, Melissa & Doug, and Corolle. Lucky Duck also has unique items from several small manufacturers from around the world. They believe in offering playthings that stimulate the imagination, and foster creative thinking. Lucky Ducks experienced staff can help you select the perfect gift for everyone on your list and they offer free gift wrapping for all purchases. Stop in and see their beautiful selection of fabulous toys this holiday season!

Cole Wellness Spa

ColeWellnessSpa.com
101 North Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA
Phone: 610-688-7546
Hours: Monday-Friay 10-7pm; Saturday 9-7pm; Sunday 9-5pm
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Cole Wellness Spa takes the natural alternative approach to real long lasting and truly healthy skin, hair, body and mind. They offer a variety of services including Therapeutic Massages, Nutrient Rich Facials, Organic Microdermabrasion, Face and Body Waxing services, Jane Iredale Mineral Make Up Applications and Retail Products, Organic Hair Color, Reiki and More.

Their retail products at Cole Wellness Spa are Organic, Pure, Aroma Therapeutic, and free of dyes, artificial fragrances, parabens and sulphates. Come in to purchase the best clean and green products on the Main Line! Suki, Innersence, Hamadi, Pevonia, Jane Iredale Mineral Make Up, Arnica, Traumeel, candles, soaps and more.

Stocking stuffers are available! Check out their affordable skin care kits for all ages, makeup and hair care product packages.

They also have the perfect skin care products for him. Purchase your holiday and special occasion gift cards at Cole Wellness Spa in any denomination. Your family, friends and co-workers will love it. They can use it towards all services and retail products carried by Cole. Cole takes phone orders for gift cards and will mail them out that the same day. Stop on in to check out their holiday specials this season!

Fiore - where fashion is always in bloom!

Fiore—Moda Italiano

fiorefwayne.com
104 East Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Phone: 610-688-1010
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10-5; Thursday 10-6. Call for special holiday hours.
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Known simply as Fiore, this Soho-inspired boutique is located in the heart of the historic Wayne shopping district. The unique European flair of this boutique is expressed through the hip affordable clothing, accessories and the exquisite Italian decor. The cozy intimate surrounding and the “passion for fashion” of the boutique owner will make your visit a truly distinctive shopping experience. Grab an espresso and discover how one or two chic and trendy items can update your whole wardrobe. Fiore—where fashion is always in bloom!

Color Me Mine

wayne.colormemine.com
109 West Lancaster Avenue
Wayne, PA
Phone: 610-687-9777
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11-8, Friday-Saturday 11-9, Sunday 11-6
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This year give the gift of creativity. Color Me Mine is a paint-your-own pottery studio where you can explore your creativity by creating one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or looking for spending special bonding time with your friends or family – Color Me Mine has the perfect setting for you.

Don’t think you’re artistic? Color Me Mine has tons of samples to copy, stamps and stencils, and easy-to-do techniques that will amaze you when you see your finished product.

Amuse children of all ages, including infants-paint your baby’s feet or your children’s hands on a platter, a clock or a coffee mug. Color Me Mine has over 400 pieces to choose from including kids items to holiday, household and decorative items. Don’t have the time? They can do it for you! Simply ask the friendly staff about custom painting.

Pricing and turnaround time: There is a studio fee of $7 for children 12 and younger and $10 for ages 13+ plus the price of the piece. Prices vary depending on the size of the piece, but start at around $16. Please allow at least one week for glazing and firing of your pottery items. The paints are non-toxic and lead-free and items are food-safe after firing. Reservations are recommended. Check out their website for special events and discounted days.

Color Me Mine is the ideal setting for birthday parties, team building, camps, after school enrichment, classes, gifts, private parties, fundraisers, corporate events, scout parties and more!

Bark Avenue Boutique

thebarkavenueboutique.com
107 North Aberdeen Avenue
Wayne, PA
Phone: 610-341-9800
Hours: 9:30 to 6:30 Monday through Saturday
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From the moment you first enter The Bark Avenue Boutique, you’ll realize this is not an ordinary store for dogs! You’re greeted with a sense of sophistication as you take in all that’s before you-artwork of royal dogs hanging over the fireplace with beautiful crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Whether it’s an accessory for your own precious pup (big or small) or the perfect gift for a friend, you’re sure to be delighted with all The Bark Avenue Boutique has to offer. Stop in and see them in their brand new Wayne location or in their flagship shop in Suburban Square. Bark Avenue Boutique is the address for the sophisticated pooch!

Great holiday gifts for guys and gals available at Wayne’s popular Blue Horse Boutique!

Blue Horse Boutique

shopbluehorse.com
118 East Lancaster Avenue
Phone: 610-254-2583
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10-7; Sunday 12-5
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Blue Horse is a fun boutique with unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list. They offer gift items for you, your entire family, all your friends, and the dog. Are you shopping for that person who has everything? They are the store for you! Some of their more popular brands are Patience Brewster, Curly Girl, Lolita, Dimacci, Mud-Pie and Ellie Rose.

If you are the first person through their door any day you will receive 20% off any non-sale item of your choice, or you can check in on Facebook or Foursquare for additional discounts.

Are you a local retailer? We would love to work with you on effective PR and marketing strategies. Email us: info@aroundmainline.com or call Sarah Lockard at 610-715-9091.

“Buy a Bar, Give a Bar”
For every bar purchased, Hand in Hand will donate a bar to save a child's life. Hand washing alone can reduce water-related deaths by as much as 45%.

For Philadelphia couple and AML friends Courtney and Bill, deciding to develop a business based on sustainable giving started with a very simple concept-a bar of soap.

Understanding the difficulty that most non-profits face trying to obtain funding, Hand in Hand Soap launched earlier this year. By directly tying charitable donations to the sale of an everyday product, Hand in Hand is able to give soap to those in needs and save lives without depending on a single donation. For every bar purchased, Hand in Hand will donate the same bar to a child to help prevent water related illnesses and death.

The luxurious shea butter soap environmentally friendly, made in Vermont, shipped using eco-friendly packaging, comes with a free carbon offset, and a portion of all proceeds is used to save 50 square feet of rainforest for every bar sold. Hand in Hand Soap is certified by both the Natural Products Association and Fair Trade USA.

Hand in Hand Soap - Sustainable, Eco-Friendly, Fair Trade

“The response we are getting from people already is that there is no other soap out there like this. Its eco friendly, luxurious, beautifully packaged and serves a very important purpose,” said Courtney.

Their debut scent is Orange Blossom and the duo is in the works for two additional scents. You can learn more about Hand in Hand by visiting their website, handinhandsoap.com.

How did the concept of Hand in Hand come about?

Billy: For years, Courtney and I have been trying to figure out a way of starting a business based on sustainable giving. We wanted to build our business around something everyone needs, but at the same time has the ability to save lives. And as simple as that sounds, soap has that power.

Courtney: The entire goal was to start something that would make a huge difference, without depending on a single donation.

Explain how this works.

Billy: For every bar purchased, Hand in Hand will donate the same bar of soap to a child in need. We work directly with non-profits who specialize in soap distribution to children worldwide. Hand in Hand is able to utilize the existing infrastructure of these non-profits for our soap drops, so we can get the soap directly to the children who need it.

Many people are not aware of the difference a single bar of soap can make to a child in a third world country.

Courtney: Over five million children a year around the world are dying from easily preventable diseases. 50% of these deaths can be prevented by basic hygienic practices-like hand washing. For many of these people, soap is simply unattainable. By donating a bar of soap for every bar purchased, we are essentially saving the lives children who may have otherwise died of a water related illness.

Can local boutiques and businesses carry Hand in Hand?

Courtney: We are open to anyone who may want to carry our soap, and support our cause. We have gotten great interest from local boutiques and a few larger retail stores alike.

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"I love to take seemingly delicate motifs such as roses, vines or smoke, and give them substance. I want my work to be comfortable on the body, as well as add an element of mystery to its wearer,” enthused designer Megan Steer.

This giveaway is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Lura Jewelry is the creation of Megan Steer, a New York based designer, graduate of the Parsons School of Design and Main Line native. Steer hails from Wayne!

Miss Steer generously offered to celebrate her incredible line of jewelry, which can be viewed in its entirety on Etsy, by rewarding a lucky AroundMainLine.com fan with her Damselfly and Dragonfly sterling silver and ruby ring valued over $250.

A stunning addition to your jewelry collection, the ring features a 12mm x 10mm oval, faceted, lab-grown ruby. Flanking either side of the stone are a damselfly and a dragonfly. This ring can be sized from 5-10 easily.

“I normally work with gemstones that have come from the earth, but I decided to make an exception for this stone. This is a real ruby, it was simply grown in a laboratory rather than mined from the ground: on a molecular level there is no difference. The color is just exquisite: a bright, deep, fuchsia pink. It’s joyous,” said Steer.

One lucky AroundMainLine.com fan will win this ring by commenting below.

Please note Ms. Steer will be custom designing the winner’s ring to size and the ring will be sent approximately the first week of December to the winner.

How to Enter

Leave us a comment below by noon Tuesday, November 22th, 2011. One winner will be drawn randomly after the close of the giveaway with the help of random.org!

GOOD LUCK AML FANS!

About Lura Jewelry

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1. PROMOTION PERIOD. Promotion begins on announced time EST (“Promotion Period”). All entries must be received by the announced time (EST) to be eligible for that day’s drawing.
2. ELIGIBILITY. This giveaway is only open to legal residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia who are at least 18 years old as of the date of entry, except officers, directors, members, and employees of the Sponsor, the judging organization (if applicable), or any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, and the immediate family (i.e., parents, children, siblings, spouse), and persons residing in the same household, as such individuals. This Promotion is void outside the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, and where prohibited.
3. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. The sole winner will be drawn from all entries received during the announced Promotional Period using a randomized computer numerical system, random.org.
4. TAXES. All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the winner’s sole responsibility.
5. ODDS OF WINNING. The odds of winning this Promotion depend on the number of eligible entries received.
6. Winner(s) will be announced on aroundmainline.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/aroundmainline) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/aroundmainline).

Anthropologie’s Cottage is hosting five special shopping events at the Devon Horse Show.
Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

Anthropologie’s Cottage returns to this week’s 115th celebration of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. One of the Main Line’s most popular boutiques, Anthropologie is hosting five special events starting tonight and wrapping up Thursday evening, June 2nd.

Anthropologie’s Five Days of Celebration at the Devon Horse Show

Thursday, May 26
Devon-Aire Social
Savor wine and cheese with Anthro’s personal shoppers
6 – 9 p.m.

Sunday, May 29
Doggie Appreciation
Fetch your pup for an afternoon with Main Line Animal Rescue
1 – 3 p.m.

Monday, May 30
Shop For A Cause
Come dressed in your Anthropologie best!
10% of day’s proceeds will benefit Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc.
10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Tuesday, May 31
Children’s Day
Bring your little ones for face painting and fun
3 – 6 p.m.

Thursday, June 2
Devon Grand Prix
Enjoy light fare and live music by local guitarist Scott Wham
7 – 9 p.m.

The 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

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Photo courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

The Main Line’s most beloved Spring tradition returns as the 115th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs May 26th through June 5th. The Horse Show, or as Main Liners refer to it ‘DHS,’ is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States.

This year Devon welcomes Wells Fargo as its official presenting sponsor, and Wells Fargo will also serve as the title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Devon, held Thursday, June 2nd. The iconic Wells Fargo Stagecoach will perform in exhibition on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings.

Devon benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital, to which it has donated nearly $14 million in the past four decades.

The show opens with the traditional Junior Weekend, featuring equitation classes on Thursday, with ponies and junior hunter and jumper classes contested Friday and Saturday.

Devon Horse Show 2011 Special Events

• Thursday, May 26 – Family Day #1, Sponsored by Hartstrings. Children 12 and under will be admitted to the grounds at no charge. Free children’s raffle with drawings throughout the day! Specials at the fair and midway.
• Saturday, May 28th, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Children’s Day. Free General Admission for the first 700 children (12 and under) courtesy of The Cambridge School. Everyone from toddlers to teens can enjoy a variety of activities in the Pavilion. The cost is $4.00 per activity. Meet at the back of the Picnic Grove next to the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café).
• Sunday, May 29th, 1:00. Devon Doggie Parade – Free General Admission tickets to the first 300 children (12 and under) courtesy of Braxtons. Show off your pup in two categories; Pup/Human Companion Look Alike, and Devon Doggie Fashionista. Three prizes in each category. First place winners will be invited to parade in the Dixon Oval on Grand Prix evening!
• Tuesday, May 31st – Family Day #2. Specials at the fair and midway.

- Sodas: popcorn BOGO, smoothies $1 off, Sodas 2/$3
- Hamburgers: $1/Devon special
- Midway: $2 off wristband
- Tea Cart: $2 off Devon Special & Tea Sandwich sampler



Ladies Day at Devon is on Wednesday, June 1st with the beloved Devon Hat Contest emceed by Carson Kressley.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Carpenter Photography

• Tuesday, May 31st, 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. (ongoing). Guided Back Barn Tours. Go “behind-the-scenes” and visit some of the most interesting areas of the Show. Look through a barn, or tour an equine ambulance, all the while learning about Devon and its history. Meet for this walking tour at the back of the Picnic Grove (across from the Garden Café). Free.
• Wednesday, June 1st, 10:00am -4:00 p.m. Ladies Day at Devon. Devon Hat Contest (10 -11:30 a.m.) sponsored by Cartier. The event begins with registration at the Pavilion at 10 a.m, followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges.
• Sunday, June 5th – Last Day of Country Fair! All flowers and plants used to decorate the Show grounds will be sold at special discount rates in the Dixon Oval. The sale begins at 12:30 p.m. – don’t be late for the best selection.

For more information on any of the following special events please call 610-525-2533.

Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

Matthew Christopher’s ‘Diana’ dress, designed before The Royal Wedding and ironically named, embodies the essence of Pippa Middleton’s elegant bias-cut gown. It’s available at Paoli’s Wedding Pavilion.

Main Line and suburban brides-to-be have an exciting opportunity to ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ this weekend as Paoli’s popular VanCleve Wedding Pavilion plays host to two major designers.

Deborah VanCleve, the Main Line’s award-winning wedding and women’s fashion arbiter and atelier, opens her doors of the renowned Wedding Pavilion to toast the nuptials of England’s Princess Catherine and Prince William hosting a pair of trunk shows.

Starting Friday, May 20th from 10.a.m. to 5 p.m., Van Cleve will be showcasing an extensive collection of designer Sara Gabriel’s accessories. Gabriel’s latest creations include distinctive fascinators, headpieces, combs, hats, and veils. For those Main Line brides looking to interpret the millinery showcased at The Royal Wedding, Gabriel offers a sophisticated variety of choices. In addition to this weekend, Sara Gabriel’s new accessories will be available at VanCleve for the next few weeks.

On both Friday and Saturday, New York City’s award-winning wedding gown designer Matthew Christopher Sobaski, of the Matthew Christopher line, will be on hand to meet and advise brides-to-be. Established in 2002, Christopher caters to upscale clientele—each piece is tailored to exact specifications with special attention paid to the intricate details that make each gown the centerpiece of a bride’s wedding day. From molded bodices and sculpted necklines reminiscent of old-world elegance, Matthew Christopher’s signature style of only using the finest silks, satins and tulles, coupled with delicate detailing, continue to set him apart in bridal couture fashion.

The VanCleve Wedding Pavilion’s Exclusive Trunk Shows

When: Friday, May 20th and Saturday, May 21st, 2011 10.a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The VanCleve Wedding Pavilion, 72 East Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA

Details: Award-winning wedding gown designer Matthew Christopher and accessory designer Sara Gabriel will be showcasing their work at this exclusive event. Tea, scones and champagne will complete the regal showcase.

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The VanCleve Wedding Pavilion is located at 72 East Lancaster Avenue in Paoli, PA. Appointments are available by calling general manager Abigail McGrath at 610-647-5085.