Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

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.

Photos courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography

One of the esteemed local vendors at The Radnor Hotel’s February 25th Main Line Bridal Event is Paoli’s Van Cleve Wedding Pavilion.

The dress, the flowers, and the cake you have envisioned for years…the countdown to your wedding has begun! Now is the time to make your wedding dreams a reality!

Brides-to-be will find everything they have dreamt about at the Main Line Bridal Event at The Radnor Hotel, overlooking the beautiful, award-winning formal gardens.

From noon until 3pm on Saturday, February 25, 2012, the Main Line Bridal Event will feature the area’s most trusted and carefully selected wedding experts offering the best advice, wedding specials and packages. This is the perfect opportunity for couples, moms, bridesmaids and wedding planners to get together for an enjoyable afternoon to speak with local and regional experts on all the aspects of wedding planning.

Brides and guests will enjoy an entertaining and unforgettable fashion show presented by Van Cleve Wedding Pavilion, Sagets Formal Wear and Bernie Robbins Jewelers while admiring the trendy new looks in hair and make-up by Jay Michael Salon and Spa. Models will be carrying exquisite fresh bridal bouquets provided by participating floral designers. And, guests will enjoy scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delight in the spectacular premium Belgian chocolate fountain with fresh strawberries, crème puffs, pretzels and marshmallows courtesy of The Radnor Hotel.

In one fun afternoon brides-to-be may register with The Registry at Bloomingdale’s, sample delicious cakes from Bredenbeck’s Bakery, Cakes & Candies by Maryellen and The Master’s Baker, plan their honeymoon with Kitty Ward Travel and receive the latest issues of Philadelphia Wedding magazine and The Knot magazine. They will also get to view the wonderful work of photographers, videographers, stationers, and meet DJ’s and entertainers.

Raffles will offer brides a variety of door prizes donated by the participating partners and one lucky winner will win the Grand Prize: A Romantic 3-Night Honeymoon at the all-inclusive Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, Dominican Republic courtesy of Kitty Ward Travel in Newtown Square!

Brides will receive complimentary admission by registering through The Radnor Hotel’s website or by calling 610-341-3146 for further information. An admission fee of $10 will apply for all other guests. For additional information on weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, or overnight guest accommodations at The Radnor Hotel, please call 610-341-3500 or email: weddings@radnorhotel.com.

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Photo courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

Wednesday Night Whinos, founded by AroundMainLine.com, is the Philadelphia region’s most popular ladies social and networking club!

Wednesday Night Whinos, AroundMainLine.com’s popular ladies social club, will gather for a casual and very chic get together in the bar area on Wednesday, February 22nd at Rosemont’s popular Gullifty’s restaurant. How fun!

Pizzapalooza

The theme for the evening will be ‘Pizzapalooza.’ All Whinos will be treated to complimentary, yummy brick-oven pizza thanks to Gullifty’s—so most definitely come with your appetite ladies! A cash bar will be available as well.

Whinos Attire

As with all Whinos, business casual attire is highly recommended as we gather to meet and network with the region’s top businesswomen and great gals. RSVP is not required—we always welcome walk-ins to Whinos—but it does greatly help us to plan accordingly with our fun friends at Gullifty’s.

Wednesday Night Whinos is open to all local women 21 and over, there are no membership fees or obligation. It is free to attend always! Our philosophy is ‘The more Whinos, the merrier!’

Click here to RSVP to Wednesday Night Whinos’s Pizzapalooza at Gullifty’s on Facebook! Or, kindly send us an email to let us know you will be attending: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

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About Gullifty’s

Gullifty’s is located at 1149 Rosemont Avenue in Rosemont, PA. Visit gulliftys.com or call 610-525-1581.

Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography

It is ‘Mom's Night Out’ at The Gables at Chadds Ford-the perfect night for a group of local moms to wine and dine in style!

Moms in and around Delaware County…you deserve a girl’s night out! How about a fantastic treat at The Gables at Chadds Ford courtesy of AML starting Tuesday, February 7th?

Cool History

Wondering about this gorgeous property you have probably passed by dozens of times on Baltimore Pike? The Gables at Chadds Ford is situated on land that was originally part of a 138 acre land grant from William Penn to Brinton King. Around 1745, a pre-Revolutionary style house was built on the property. One of the first homes to be built in Pennsbury Township, the property operated as a working farm and quietly became part of the Brandywine Valley’s history. The route along Route One is well known to have housed numerous stops for the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. It has been suspected that the King house may have been one of these stops.

The house was renovated in the late 1800s by George C. King, son of Brinton King. He adopted the popular Victorian style by adding wrap around porches and twenty three gables. And, two of the four original chimneys from the pre-Revolutionary style home are still visible. In March of 2002, the house was placed on the National Historic Register.

Dates and Deets for Mom’s Night Out

So…AML and The Gables put our heads together and thought this is just about the perfect setting for a very fun series, Mom’s Night Out. Starting every other Tuesday, February 7th and running through Tuesday, April 17th, every group of four moms or more who dine at The Gables for dinner will receive a complimentary cheese platter and half off one glass of house wine each. It’s a guilt-free and very fun excuse for local moms to get together and hang out with friends at one of the western suburbs best restaurants! The dates for Mom’s Night Out are as follows:

Tuesday, February 7th
Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, March 6th
Tuesday, March 20th
Tuesday, April 3rd
Tuesday, April 17th

How to RSVP for The Gables Mom’s Night Out

Call into the Gables (610-388-7700) and be sure to tell the host/hostess that you are coming in for Mom’s Night Out with your group of four or more moms. Remember Mom’s Night Out is only available on the dates listed above. You can also check back on The Gables’ OpenTable page for a Mom’s Night Out code to make an online reservation.

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About The Gables at Chadds Ford

The Gables at Chadds Ford is located at 423 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA. Visit their website: thegablesatchaddsford.com. To make reservations for a group of four or more for Mom’s Night Out call 610-388-7700.

Photos courtesy of ME Photo & Design LLC

ME Photo & Design LLC is a boutique photography and design studio specializing in creative portraiture, documentary wedding photography and eclectic art.

One of the great privileges AML presents is the opportunity to connect with the region’s top local photographers. And over the past few months I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a very talented photographer—Meagan Ebersole. Meagan is the owner of ME Photo & Design and this Friday is opening a brand new studio space in downtown Media. And, you are all invited!

Please join us for a very special evening on Friday, January 6th from 6pm to 9pm as ME Photo & Design Studio celebrates their brand new location with a Grand Opening Night Party! ME Photo & Design Studio is located at 16 South Orange Street in Media.

Sponsored by AroundMainLine.com, guests will have fun checking out the cool new retail location while mingling and meeting with local business owners and friends. Enjoy wine and light tapas to munch on while browsing ME’s photography display and the collection of handmade art.

One of the highlights of the evening is centered on a very special dessert table. Delaware’s famous Desserts by Dana will be catering the party with their award winning desserts and pastries-yum alert! Chef Dana Herbert is the winner of TLC’s hit show Cake Boss: The Next Great Baker, which premiered in December 2010. Known to his fans in Delaware and throughout the country as “The Sugar Daddy,” Herbert also was invited to work in Hoboken with the Cake Boss’s Buddy Valastro and can be seen on some episodes of TLC’s Cake Boss.

In addition at ME, there will be lots of door prizes to win from local businesses—including a complimentary social media consultation session with AroundMainLine.com! ME Photo & Design will also be offering a $50 print credit towards any sessions booked that night.

The new studio will also showcase a variety of fine art and handmade gifts for all seasons and occasions!

Join the growing AML family this Friday for this wonderful evening and celebration of our friends from ME Photo.

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Photos courtesy of Weld Photography

Positively preppy and casually cool, Ella's bar is the absolute perfect setting for the sophisticated Wednesday Night Whinos' Winter Soiree January 11th.

Wednesday Night Whinos, AroundMainLine.com’s popular ladies social club, will host a fun winter social on Wednesday, January 11th at the Main Line’s hottest new restaurant—Wayne’s Ella’s American Bistro! All local ladies are invited to join us in the positively preppy and casually cool bar for complimentary cuisine, terrific conversation and lots of fantastic networking from 6pm to 8pm. A cash bar will be available as well.

About Ella’s

Ella’s American Bistro opened with much Main Line aplomb on Monday, December 19th and has a palpable buzz already thanks to the culinary talents of Executive Chef Matt Schuler. Ella’s is an upscale casual restaurant with the focus on a local farm-to-table dining concept. Schuler, a Lancaster County native, has noticeable influences of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine in his classic, comfort food-inspired menu.

Party Attire

As with all Whinos, business casual attire is highly recommended as we gather to meet and network with the region’s top businesswomen and great gals. RSVP is not required—we always welcome walk-ins to Whinos—but it does greatly help us to plan accordingly with our good friends at Ella’s.

Event Sponsor and Swag Bags

Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon is the official sponsor of Wednesday Night Whinos’ Winter Soiree at Ella’s American Bistro. One VERY lucky Whino will win a $250 gift certificate to pamper herself (and perhaps a friend) at the popular Joseph Anthony Spa! Simply bring your business card with your email address to drop in our raffle bowl or sign in at the table in the bar with Whinos founder Sarah Lockard.

In addition, the first 30 Whinos who attend will receive incredible swag bags also sponsored by Joseph Anthony with fantastic prizes from AML clients. There will also be FIVE VIP SUPER bags for our top Whinos who have continually shown their fantastic support over the past year!

Wednesday Night Whinos is open to all local women 21 and over, there are no membership fees or obligation. It is free to attend always! Our philosophy is always ‘The more Whinos, the merrier!’

Click here to RSVP to Wednesday Night Whinos at Ella’s American Bistro on Facebook! Or kindly send us an email to let us know you will be attending: rsvp@aroundmainline.com

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About Ella’s American Bistro

Ella’s American Bistro is located at 214 Sugartown Road in Wayne (across from Club La Maison gym). To make reservations call 610-964-3552.

BY AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Krista Patton Photography

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Shop owner Molly Cygan in her beautifully restored Manayunk boutique, The Little Apple.

Wednesday Night Whinos is headed to our favorite and chicest shop in Manayunk, The Little Apple, for a fabulous fall gal’s night out of shopping and networking on Wednesday evening, November 3rd.

Entrepreneur and Southern California native Molly Cygan opened The Little Apple boutique in February with an ‘Etsy-meets-Anthropologie’ feel to the charming, and now popular, shop. Cygan, a 2006 Berkeley grad who boasts an art history degree, was inspired years ago by her boarding school days at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. “The seeds were definitely planted when I was at boarding school at Exeter. Here we were-lots of young kids in a small town with disposable cash—but nowhere to spend it. I was determined when I went back for my five year reunion (at Exeter) to start looking into opening a little boutique. And, of course, when I returned the downtown was packed with great shops-so clearly a few other people had the same idea! So, I kind of gave it up at that time but still wanted to pursue opening my own shop when the time was just right,” explained Cygan.

In a case of six degrees of seperation, Cygan was a classmate of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during her Exeter days.

Cygan finds preppy, vintage accents at weekend flea market jaunts around the Main Line and in NYC.

AroundMainLine.com’s booming Main Line and local ladies social club, Whinos has no membership fee or obligations and is open to all women 21 and over. One lucky Whino will win a $50 gift card to The Little Apple as we will have a surprise raffle between 6pm and 8pm during the November 3rd party. The winner must be present to claim the prize so be sure to stay for a chance to win.

In addition, the night promises to be a wonderful opportunity to take advantage of special store discounts and shop for holiday hostess gifts, Thanksgiving accents, stocking stuffers and more. Food and wine and guaranteed fun as Wednesday Night Whinos gears up for the holiday season. And, as always, ladies only—No BOYS ALLOWED!

Wednesday Night Whinos at Manayunk’s The Little Apple

When: Wednesday, November 3rd, 6pm-8pm

Where: The Little Apple Boutique, 4353 Main Street, Manayunk

What: AML’s popular ladies social club hosts a holiday shopping event.

Fare: Complimentary cocktails and catered cuisine await our wonderful Whinos.

Discounts: Fabulous discounts for the entire Whinos cocktail party will make for the perfect opportunity to get a jump start on all your holiday shopping.

RSVP: Click here to RSVP on Facebook and share with girlfriends!

Profile: Read our profile on The Little Apple on AroundMainLine.com.

Wednesday Night Whinos brings dozens of local women to your local business in a dynamic and fun fashion. Want to host a Whinos at your restaurant or boutique? Contact us for details today. Whinos events are growing in popularity and availability for 2011 is already very limited. Please note Whinos are booked/reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

Photos courtesy of Courtney Apple Photography
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A fresh face on Manayunk’s Main Street, Molly Cygan’s The Little Apple

A little piece of the O.C. has landed on Manayunk’s Main Street! Entrepreneur and Southern California native Molly Cygan opened The Little Apple boutique in February with an Etsy meets Anthropologie feel to the charming, and now popular, shop. Cygan, a 2006 Berkeley grad who boasts an art history degree, was inspired years ago by her boarding school days at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. “The seeds were definitely planted when I was at boarding school at Exeter. Here we were-lots of young kids in a small town with disposable cash—but nowhere to spend it. I was determined when I went back for my five year reunion (at Exeter) to start looking into opening a little boutique. And, of course, when I returned the downtown was packed with great shops-so clearly a few other people had the same idea! So, I kind of gave it up at that time but still wanted to pursue opening my own shop when the time was just right,” explained Cygan.

That time came last fall. After Berkeley, Cygan lived in New York City briefly before moving to Philadelphia this past October with her fiancé, who is in medical school at Drexel. (They will be tying the knot at her parent’s house in Cal July 3rd.) It was then that she started to rethink the idea of her own storefront. “I started to check out some spaces around the city and nothing seemed to be a fit. Then, some of my fiancé’s friends suggested that I look into Manayunk and that’s when I found this space on Craig’s List. It needed some serious TLC but I could see the potential,” said Cygan. Read the full story

By AML Publisher
Photos Courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

The perfect pony party!

Like any busy mom, Linda H. was late getting started on the logistics of her daughter Lily’s third birthday party. So, in a time crunch, she went to the best source of inspiration: her child. “I asked Lily one afternoon what type of birthday party she would like and she did not hesitate for a second. She turned to me and said, ‘A pony party Mommy!’ Then of course that set the stage and that is really all I needed for my creative juices to start flowing,” recalled Linda. “I think she picked ponies because we are zoo addicts, and she loves to ride the ponies there. Lily picked the color too…I showed her three horses to choose from and she picked the brown pony. Alas, pink and brown became her colors for the day!”

Linda, a Penn Valley native and Notre Dame Academy grad, moved back to the area after over two years in Montana with husband Kevin-whom she met there. Lily was born in Big Sky, a gorgeous albeit less populated place Linda and Kevin, a Mississippi native, were accustomed too. “Montana was amazingly beautiful, but we had to drive baby Lily an hour each way just to go to the pediatrician…we knew it was time to come back to the east coast,” she explained.
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By AML Publisher
Photos courtesy of Belle Vie Photography

Bryn Mawr’s Verdad was the sophisticated setting for Wednesday Night Whinos’ successful launch party.

AroundMainLine.com kicked off an exciting new ladies social club, Wednesday Night Whinos, at Bryn Mawr’s Verdad on the evening of March 3rd! Over 40 ladies from our AML Facebook fan page and Twitter group came out to Verdad to connect and celebrate the launch of Whinos, enjoy wonderful tapas food and Spanish wine and win fantastic prizes.

Verdad head chef Nick Farina, formerly of Bryn Mawr’s Blush, is a good friend of the AML family. In October of 2008, AML hosted our emagazine’s launch party at Blush and have been working with Farina ever since. Verdad proved the perfect central location for the Whinos kickoff party with delicious tapas food served all night long in the bar area. Read the full story