Our 2014 Smarty Mother’s Day Swag Winners – all 41 of them!

It’s the hour we’ve all been waiting for – the 11 o’clock hour and it’s time to crown our official winners!!

Our fashion winners…

Apricot Lane – KRISTEN MOYER

~ Erin

I was so excited to see Apricot Lane’s recent opening in Stonecrest at Piper Glen. As a South-Charlotte Mommy, I don’t always have the time to run up to SouthPark to find a cute dress or top for an event. Now I don’t have to! This boutique has got some serious cute cute cute clothes in it and the prices are so affordable too. Just today I purchased an amazing maxi-dress for a party for $68 and I’m in love with it. Every time I go there, the store is full of new arrivals, which makes each shopping experience new and exciting. The staff is so helpful and they have everything you need to complete the look. Apricot Lane is a must do for all Charlotte Mommy’s!

Apricot Lane is a popular national boutique featuring celebrity-inspired affordable fashions for the everyday woman and her daughter. They offer styles from the L.A. Fashion District and a personalized shopping experience where stylists will help you put together a wardrobe.

Kristen won the beautiful turquoise necklace as well as the turquoise and orange bracelets pictured below. (A $100 value!)

You can find Apricot Lane at:

Apricot Lane – StoneCrest at Piper Glen
7800B Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: (980)209-1026
Email: charlotte@apricotlaneusa.com
Facebook: Apricot Lane Charlotte
Instagram: Apricotlane_charlotte

Apricot Lane – Huntersville at Birkdale Village
16845 Birkdale Commons Parkway,
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: (704) 896-7800
Email: Huntersville@apricotlaneusa.com
Facebook: Apricot Lane Charlotte
Instagram: apricotlanebirkdale

Bourbon & Boweties – KERRI DEVINE

~Jen P

I’m obsessed with stacking bracelets. And lots of them. My big sis introduced me to my latest faves, Bourbon & Boweties bracelets. They were hands down my favorite Christmas gift under the tree this year. I fell hard in love and started my collection. And it’s no wonder. Our other pink & green besties at Lilly Pulitzer stores all across Florida cannot keep these fab bracelets in stock. I can promise you this, Smarties. This trend hasn’t even skimmed the surface here in the QC. Once you see them in person, you’ll be forever hooked.

Bourbon & Boweties bracelets are meant to be worn up your arm and stacked with many different colors and stones. I can’t decide which design is my favorite: is it my custom coin bracelet from Chile or is it the dainty pearl or the chunky navy stone? I guess it depends on my mood. Here’s how it all started.

Straight from the South, designer and owner Carley Ochs started making bangles for friends and family after she discovered a market of fabulous gems and stones while she was abroad in Shanghai. Her design was to hand make souvenirs for her friends from the jade she stumbled upon while in China. From which, the first Bourbon and Boweties bangle was born. Unbeknown to Carley, that minute gesture of friendship bowed into a whirlwind of success and humility. Praised for her craftsmanship, Carley took her first batch of freshly made bangles to the heart of the South in a high end South Carolina boutique. That day in Charleston Bourbon and Boweties made its mark and continued to grow as a jewelry line that will forever be “Made by Proud Southern Hands.”

Here’s our newest stash:

Kerri won a special set of 3 Bourbon & Boweties bangles (value $88), hand-picked by designer, Carley Ochs herself. Love?

You can find Bourbon & Boweties in Charlotte at:

The Cheeky Bean
Located in Ballantyne Village & The Shops in Morrison
Ballantyne: (704)543-8773
SouthPark: (704)364-2288

fab’rik
Stonecrest
7808-C Rea Rd.
Charlotte, North Carolina
(704)541-6065

Fiore Boutique
South Park Mall
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)365-3353

It’s a Girl Thing

Surroundings
Olde Town Village/SouthPark
4100 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)541-0856

You can always chat it up with Bourbon and Boweties on facebook.

Cottage Chic – AMY MORAN

~Jen

This fab boutique is seriously one of our favorite shops of all times – maybe because they always have the Smartiest pink & green jammies hanging outside every single day. Or maybe it’s because we could spend hours upon hours washing our hands with all of the fabulous scrubs and smelling all of the yummy creams and candles. This place screams all things girly! From home decor fresh out of Coastal Living, to the hippest jeans & handbags, to baby goodies & gifts, Cottage Chic is the best place in town to find any gift for any gal of any age. Not to mention, Cottage Chic is the only retailer in Charlotte who sells Heather Moore jewels, best mommy jewelry around! We {heart} Cottage Chic!

Amy won this Fresh American Le Tote Denim/Sprout Tote Bag featured here, valued at $78!

You can find Cottage Chic at:

Cottage Chic
1232 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 375-1888

You can also find Cottage Chic on their blog, facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram.

Elizabeth McKay – LAURIE DIMAN

~Jen P

I first discovered Elizabeth McKay two years ago and absolutely fell head over heels in love with the simple feminine detail on every piece. Whether it’s the perfectly ruffled Elizabeth blouse, or the patterned Hayden shorts that are nice enough to wear out to dinner, Elizabeth’s designs make you feel special. I have a few pieces from the summer/fall collection and I kid you not, every single time I wear one, I get stopped and have to give the names of all of the Charlotte boutiques who carry her (and you can bet I rattle off those boutiques without skipping a beat after featuring on CSP:-)! The lines in every Elizabeth McKay piece fit as if I had them custom tailored for me – absolutely stunning! Her fabrics are luxurious and her pieces are timeless. You will want to build this collection for years to come.

As I’ve gotten to know Elizabeth’s style and story, I learned that she originally hails from NC, which is why we love her even more! Her designs are full of color, bold prints and sophistication. We {heart} Elizabeth McKay!

Laurie won either a pair of Hayden shorts or the Elizabeth Ruffle Blouse, both featured here (a $195 value):

I paired both pieces together, LOVE this outfit – you can wear it anywhere!

You can find Elizabeth McKay at:

Cottage Chic
1232 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)375-1888

Monkee’s of Charlotte
2839 Selwyn Avenue, Suite Z
Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
(704)379-7995
*Voted Best Women’s Boutique in 2014 Smarty Awards!

Monkee’s of Lake Norman
624 Jetton Street Suite 130
Davidson, North Carolina 28036
(704)896-7779
*Voted Best Women’s Boutique in 2014 Smarty Awards!

Paul Simon for Women
4300 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28221
(704) 333-6139

Tally Ho Clothiers in Gastonia
1013 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704)861-1990

You can always find Elizabeth McKay on facebook, twitter, instagram and pinterest.

Erin McDermott’s Calm Breeze Necklace – KIMBERLY WILSON

~Jen P

One of our favorite style trends is the Erin McDermott jewelry collection. Her pieces will make you feel relaxed, breezy, and so stylish! When you select her one-of-a-kind pieces, you will find yourself putting your outfit together around the necklace, instead of the other way around.

Erin McDermott’s jewelry has been featured in fabulous fashion magazines including Real Simple Magazine. She lives right here in Charlotte and is on her way to celeb ranks! Erin’s gem business was born when she took jewelry design classes and fell in love with the process of creating jewelry. She uses semi-precious stones, sterling silver, organic forms, textures, glass, freshwater pearls, wood, and unique materials to create her amazing jewelry. These materials help Erin create jewelry, which is classic but also modern and unique.

Kimberly won a Calm Breeze Necklace, valued at $94!

You can find Erin McDermott’s Jewelry Collection at:

www.erinmcdermott.com, 704.724.6145, facebook, twitter, pinterest and instagram and in local boutiques all around Charlotte.

Gretchen Scott – STEPHANIE DANIELS, JENNA SKAFF, NATALIE URIG, ASHLEY KING, LINDY ANDRESEN, & MARTHA FRANCESCHI

~Jen P

Gretchen Scott is one of my all-time favorite summer designers. She continues to outdo herself with the most colorful and fun patterns! Every time I wear a Gretchen Scott piece, I smile. And that is absolutely part of her mantra:

LAUGH MORE.. GRIPE LESS.. IGNORE CRITICS.. SAY YES.. ORDER DESSERT.. LOVE LIFE..

Finding inspiration from her travels across the world, Gretchen’s’ designs reflect a global perspective:

“India is a big part of what I design. The Indian sense of color, proportion and incredible embroidery is amazing. Gretchen travels there often. Indian simplicity informs even the most complicated design elements. Hand printed, festive fabrics and vibrant inks define Gretchen Scott Designs’ look. Our colors are true and often times intense.”

Gretchen has three flagship stores: Jupiter, Southampton & Nantucket. I’m lucky enough to say that I get to visit these incredible destinations every year. You could say that’s serendipity:-)

Gretchen is graciously giving away one piece per boutique listed below ~ that’s SIX Smarty winners! Total value over $500!

A The Lizzie Tunic in Navy from Cottage Chic:

Cottage Chic
1232 East Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704)375-1888

A Mommy & Me Tunic at Fancy Pants:

Fancy Pants
1025 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(704)344-0333
*Voted Best Children’s Boutique in 2014 Smarty Awards

The Jersey Dress from the Mole Hole:

The Mole Hole
7741 Colony Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)543-9969

A Classic V-Neck Tunic at Paul Simon for Women:

Paul Simon for Women
4300 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, NC 28221
(704)333-6139

An Idol Ikat Tunic at Pieces in Cotswold Marketplace:

Pieces at Cotswold Marketplace
200 North Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)365-3331

The White Works Tunic from Splurge

You can aways find Gretchen Scott Designs at www.gretchenscottdesigns.com, on facebook, pinterest and instagram.

J.T. Posh – CHRISTA WEBSTER

~Liz

Perhaps Charlotte’s most unique boutique, J.T. Posh offers a blend of consigned couture, brand new accessories and gifts to guarantee a satisfying shopping experience for every woman with every style. Located in Dilworth, J.T. Posh showcases a savvy selection of clothing, shoes and handbags from designer labels at a fraction of the price. With new additions arriving daily, the boutique remains an ever-changing tribute to contemporary fashion and eliminates the need to overspend. J.T. Posh also works with a number of boutiques to bring you brand new designer apparel at 50-80% below retail cost. But don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself! We invite all fashionistas to come experience the creative collaboration of style and affordability available only at J.T. Posh.

Our friends at J.T. Posh are giving Christa a $50 shopping spree!

J.T. Posh, a Savvy Consignment Boutique
Located in the Courtyard Shopping Center
, Dilworth
2400 Park Road, Suite 2-A
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-375-1334
facebook.com/jtposh
www.pinterest.com/jtposhgirls/
twitter.com/jtposh
instagram.com/jtposh#

Palm Beach Sandals – MEREDITH BURBANK

~Jen P

I am super excited to bring you Palm Beach Sandals. Think iconic Jackie-O sandals that will NEVER go out of style. They may look like Jack Rogers, but I promise you, there is no comparison. Palm Beach Sandals are WAY more comfortable than Jack Rogers (there is something about that Jack Rogers plastic heel that just isn’t quite right), they are made with love in my Palm Beach, Florida stomping grounds, and the shape of the sole is much more of a natural fit.

See demonstration here:

About Palm Beach Sandals:
Palm Beach Sandals are meticulously hand-crafted gorgeous sandals in Palm Beach, FL. They are genuinely like no other. 100% supple, beautifully tanned leathers and kidskins. A perfection of proportion and scale that makes even less-than-pampered feet look flawlessly chic. Thick, expertly fashioned soles that mold to your feet, cradling them in comfort. If you seek iconic elegance and quality that is superb – astonishing, really – Palm Beach Sandals are just for you.

Meredith will get a pair of Platinum/Gold Leather Sandals, valued at $110!

You can find Palm Beach Sandals at:

Birkenstock Feet First
Arboretum
8128 Providence Road, Suite 800
Charlotte, NC
(704)752-0432

Or online at:
www.pbsandals.com
and facebook

Poppy Whitaker – IVONNE REED & TAMMY PANOVICH

~ Cheryl

Poppy Whitaker is an ADORABLE line of hand-crafted clothes for girls, tweens, and women. It’s vintage-y and preppy, feminine and fun, comfortable and unique. AND, it’s all handmade by a mom-of-three right here in Charlotte, Jamie Barker. She has quite a gift for finding just the right fabrics – mostly cottons – and creating one-of-a-kind pieces.

Each piece is custom made to order. You can pick the fabrics from her vast selection, the style, and the details. We recently met with Poppy Whitaker to discuss options for tweens (since my daughter is on the cusp of tween-dom and has definite opinions for what she will and won’t wear). Jamie created the cutest shorts and blouse set for her with a coordinating headband. She loves the criss-cross tie in the back of the shirt. My dress is SO comfortable. I can see myself wearing this around town every day this summer! And, it has POCKETS!! Really deep pockets! Love that.

Karly and her adorable daughter, Annie, are wearing Poppy Whitaker dresses as well. Love the bright patterns and the way Jamie can mix ’em all up and they come out looking fantastic. Her entire girl’s line is awesome – rompers, skirts, shorts, dresses – you can’t go wrong with any.

Ivonne and Tammy get one girl or tween outfit or dress (value up to $42) OR one women’s dress (value up to $52). I PROMISE you are going to fall love with this line!!

Find Poppy Whitaker online or through trunk shows around town. For more on attending a trunk show or hosting a trunk show, contact Shayle McIntosh at shayle@poppywhitaker.com.

Poppy Whitaker
www.poppywhitaker.com
901.355.6169
Facebook

Roberta Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freymann – LAURA FREEMAN

~ Cheryl

I discovered Roberta Roller Rabbit line last year and immediately fell in LOVE. To me, it defines Bohemian chic. I absolutely love the bright colors, bold prints, and soft fabrics that she’s known for. Roberta Roller Rabbit is an offshoot of Roberta Freymann’s namesake label and is a relaxed, resort-inspired line that includes clothing for women, men, and children, as well as home furnishings and accessories. I dream of having curtains made out of her fabric, and an item from her children’s line would be the PERFECT gift for a new baby or the favorite child in your life.

One of my fave things in her line for women is the kurta (a tunic-like top with beautiful prints and colors). Jen and I sporting kurtas in the picture below, and I am holding one of the Roberta Roller Rabbit beach totes. This would be the perfect beach/pool bag – I could jam enough stuff in it for four kids no problem (I might even be able to fit my youngest in it!. :-))

The kurta is so amazingly comfortable but will absolutely make your outfit – plus it hides ALL flaws! 🙂 And guess what? One lucky Smarty will be winning a kurta of her choice (depending on Roberta’s stock, of course). I promise you will feel totally glam every time you wear it – whether it’s at the pool, a night out with friends, or just for carpool. Valued at $85.

Roberta Freymann and Roberta Roller Rabbit are only available through trunk shows in Charlotte. Here are the deets for the next Charlotte trunk show:

May 14: 10 am – 8 pm
May 15: 10 am – 8 pm
258 Fenton Pl
Questions: 704-578-0226

Roberta Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freymann
Available in stores around the country (trunk shows only in Charlotte)
https://www.facebook.com/RobertaFreymann

TKEES – 11 Winners, in honor of Mother’s Day on May 11th! KATHLEEN TAYLOR, MARIS TOMPKINS, SHERI QUINN, JOSEPHINE HAUSER, SARA MAYSE, SUSAN O’NEILL, CHRISTA LOSEE, DAWN CARMICHAEL, WENDY PETERSON, JILL MCHAFFIE, & JENNIFER NEWTON

~Jen P

TKEES, oh how I love thee! This FLA girl is all about flip-flops. I wear them 365 days a year. And I get REALLY excited when I find a new fave! Smarties, meet TKEES, quite possibly the most fashionable, comfortable and sleek flip-flop ever designed.

On TKEES:
For Jesse and Carly Burnett, the husband and wife duo behind TKEES (t-keys), it was a no-brainer. Carly yearned for a sandal that would “disappear” on your foot. “We’d walk out the door barefoot if we could, but it’s not appropriate for every occasion,” so TKEES was born. Carly, the ultimate flip-flop girl, was never big on makeup, but loved its myriad color collections. She sifted through her mom’s cosmetic case and traveled the world with Jesse to build their business, finding continued inspiration in makeup stores and cosmetic counters. “The categories we created are natural and organic,” she says, “everything fits together.” The couple has stayed true to their mission, with customers applauding the sandals for their casual elegance and ease of wear—a no-brainer indeed.

I love how clever the collections of the sandals are: Lipliners, Glitters, Highlighters, Shadows. They scream all things girly! Not to mention celebs are loving TKEES – the Kardashians, Halle Barry and Jennifer Garner to name a few!

Our Smarty friends at TKEES outfitted our blog team and we had a ball:

Our Smarty friends at TKEES are giving these ELEVEN lucky Smarties a pair of TKEES, in honor of Mother’s Day on May 11th! How fun is that?!

You can find TKEES locally at:

KK Bloom
2823 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704)919-1142

LA East
Blakeney Village
9852 Rea Rd D1
Charlotte, NC
(704)341-5962

Sloan
Shops at Twin Oaks
1419 East Boulevard, Suite G
Charlotte, NC
(704)376-1275

Tootsies Too Children’s Shoes
(my girls are TOTALLY getting a pair of these for summer!)
Myers Park
1025 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC
(704)379-1992

You can always find TKEES on facebook, twitter, pinterest, and instagram.

Moving onto our Fitness Faves! We’ve been with these three barre (and cycle!) studios since they each opened. People often ask us “which barre class do you like the best?” That’s like asking which child you like best. We LOVE each of them equally and in their own special way!

Carolina Barre & Core – MICHELLE YIN

~Jen P

Carolina Barre & Core was founded by Charlotte fitness circuit legend, Amity Whalen, and her biz partner, Dr. Grace Savage, dentist by day, barre junkie by night. This power duo opened a barre & core shop tucked right in the heart of Myers Park.

So what will you find at Carolina Barre & Core? You’re guaranteed to find and embrace your core, strengthen and lengthen your muscles and create a greater sense of peace, love and community. We love their motto: NO JUDGMENT, JUST RESULTS.

Barre Fusion: A calorie burning, fat blasting workout designed to strengthen and tone muscles, sculpt arms, legs and abdominals as well as lift the butt.

OM Fusion: A twist on traditional yoga class, OM fusion focuses on finding and moving from the core. Classes will combine some weight work and body weight resistance.

Michelle won one Month of UNLIMITED Classes at Carolina Barre & Core, a $200 value!

You can find Carolina Barre & Core at:

Carolina Barre & Core
2901 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: (980) 207-1046
Email: info@carolinabarre.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CarolinaBarreandCore
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CarolinaBarre1
Click here to register for classes!

Flywheel Sports – PAIGE MCCLOSKEY & & MARTY PIZZO

~Jen P

Flywheel Stadium Cycling is a super high-energy, fast-paced cycling cardio extravaganza. You will leave a sweaty, hot mess, but you’ll be on endorphin overload. Trust us.

FlyWheel is challenging, addicting and burns more calories in 45 minutes than any other workout – over 700 calories per workout. It’s action-packed, competitive and let me tell ya, it ain’t for sissies – BRING IT ON!!!

FlyBarre is a total body-sculpting class that blends the best of light weight training, dance, and core strengthening exercises. Join the pulse!

Our favorite part about Flywheel…it’s both cardio and barre under one roof. Not to mention, their music is off the charts and they are always hosting the hippest events in town. That Flywheel family is always thinking about us having fun!

TWO lucky Smarties won – Paige won a 5-pack of Barre classes and Marty won a 5-pack of Flywheel classes, a $160 value total!

You can find FlyWheel Sports Charlotte at:

FlyWheel/FlyBarre Charlotte
2907 Providence Road, Suites 103 & 104
Charlotte, NC 28211
(980) 819-8501

You can also find Flywheel on facebook & twitter.

Pure Barre – BETH CORY

~Jen P

Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective way to change your body. It’s a total body workout which utilizes the ballet barre to perform small isometric movements set to great music. The workout lifts your seat, tones your thighs, flattens your abs and burns fat in record breaking time! Pure Barre strengthens the muscles and then lengthens them right back out to create a long, lean look rather then bulk and mass.

Team CSP has been LOVING Pure Barre for two years now. We feel longer, leaner and stronger. PB gets our Smarty stamp of approval for sure! Oh, and Smarty Cheryl is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G Pure Barre instructor, just sayin’!

Beth one month of UNLIMITED classes at either location, a $225 value – lift, tone, burn, Smarties!

You can find Pure Barre at:

Pure Barre Charlotte: Myers Park
603 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28207
(980) 329-4640
email: charlotte@purebarre.com

Pure Barre Ballantyne
8430 Rea Road Suite 120
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 502-5888
email: ballantyne@purebarre.com
facebook & twitter

Smarty Steal Alert: Pure Barre is running a special – $525 for 3 months unlimited!

Nordstrom Zella Live-In Capris – JENNIFER LANCASTER

~Jen P

Today your sporty self is about to get a special treat – have you tried Zella yet?? If you like Lululemon, you’ll LOVE Zella! It’s a collection of activewear for Nordstrom. Rumor has it Nordstrom hired a Lulu alum a few years back and that’s how Zella was born. Really cute. And at a fraction of the Lulu price. I love that Zella comes in women’s sizes, plus sizes and kids sizes.

So for today’s giveaway, Jennifer will receive a pair of black ‘Live-in’ capris, a $48 value!

We love these leggings because they are ideal for working out or wearing out – they are cut from a stretchy moisture-wicking knit.

Where do I find Nordstrom Zella locally?

Find Zella locally at Nordstrom at SouthPark or visit their web site!

Now let’s talk about Pampering for Mom!

Blo Blow Dry Bar – LESLIE SCHLESINGER

~Liz

Blo Hearts Moms!

A little note from our Smarty friends at Blo:

We want to thank you for all that you do. Think two blo outs, one for you and one for a friend. The champagne is on us, every day. After all, Mom needs spoiling too.
xo, Blo Charlotte

You’re not cheating on your hairdresser!

Blo is North America’s Original Blow Dry Bar. No cuts, no color: Just WASH BLOW GO. Hair Cadets (aka Clients) choose from 7 styles featured in the Blo Hair Menu, from the sexy razor-straight “Executive Sweet” to the runway-inspired “Pillow Talk.” Open seven days a week as early as 7 am or as late as 8 pm. Walk ins welcome, subject to availability 9 am-6 pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sunday. We can’t wait to blo you away!

You can find Blo at:

Blo Charlotte
Myers Park at 2850 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 375-7110
Book online at www.blomedry.com, email: blocharlotte@blomedry.com
Find Blo on facebook and twitter.

Carmen! Carmen! – CARRIE WALLER

~ Erin

Carmen! Carmen! is one of those Charlotte staples that seems like everyone goes to. The thing I love about Carmen! Carmen! is that I can get all my pampering needs done in one place. I like that I can get a haircut and color, an eyebrow wax, nails and make-up all done together for my special event. My husband sent me for a day of relaxing over the holidays and the 90-minute massage with hot rocks just might be the best in town (and best priced!). The facials and wraps leave your body feeling amazing and it’s all under one roof. What more can a girl want?

Carmen! Carmen! is regarded as a premier salon with an incredibly talented staff of stylists. In Charlotte for more than 30 years, this Aveda salon has established strong relationships with guests by focusing on calming rituals, one-on-one consultations, and most importantly, incredible hair! They are a family-focused salon and as a Smarty Pants summer special, beginning in May, Carmen! Carmen! will offer children’s cuts at $25 with select stylists!

This year, Carmen! Carmen! is coming over the top with their giveaway for our Smarty Moms. The owner, Carmen Cutrona, the winner of the North American Stylist of the Year, will is giving Carrie the pleasure an amazing haircut with his award winning talent. (A $300 value!)

Carmen! Carmen!
Cotswold Village Shops
324 S. Sharon Amity
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 364-0270
Facebook: Carmen Carmen Salon Spa

Carmen! Carmen!
Ballantyne Commons
15235 John J. Delaney Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
(704) 540-5640

A Night Out with Discovery Place: Van Gogh Alive – ERIN MCMORRIS

~Jen

Enjoy a night out, compliments of our Smarty friends at Discovery Place and experience Van Gogh Alive! You’ll explore this multi-sensory experience during its limited-time appearance in the SouthEast. Explore the work and live experience of this prolific artist 1880-1890. See many of his timeless masterpieces in hyper-fine detail, with over 3,000 Van Gogh images in enormous scale that fills giant screens, walls and columns, ceilings and even the floor.

In an instant, Van Gogh Alive will transport you to another time and place immersing you in the artist’s world.

Erin will get a date-night with her hubby and will receive two tickets to Van Gogh Alive, a $40 value!

You can find Discovery Place at:

Discovery Place
301 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
704.372.6261
www.facebook.com/DiscoveryPlace
twitter.com/discoveryplace

*Discovery Place won a 2014 Smarty Award for “Best Place to Take the Kids on a Rainy Day”.

And last but certainly not least, For the Home:

Bedside Manor – JAIMIE MCCONNELL

Bedside Manor has been a Charlotte institution for over 18 years stocking the largest selection of fine linens in every style as well as beautiful home decor accessories and gift items. We adore this store, you’ll want to crawl up in their featured bedding displays and wake up a few days later! Bedside Manor is giving away a large bottle of Lollia’s Bubble Bath and a Petite Treat Handcreme, yay you!

The featured fragrance of the Lollia’s Bubble Bath and Petite Treat Handcreme: Wish Frangrance, a warm Vanilla Bean and Rice Flower delicately frosted with sugared pastille. Jasmine Leaves sweetened with Sugar Cane. Comforting Ylang Ylang and the sheerest of Amber Woods complete the scene, creating the most luxurious of fragrant escapes. We LOVE the bubble bath packaging – Bees made with real gold leafing with blue accents buzz around the round glass decanter.

Jaimie won Lollia’s Bubble Bath & Handcreme, valued at $55!

You can find Bedside Manor at:

Bedside Manor
Specialty Shops on Morrison, across from SouthPark Mall
6401 Morrison Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 442-4006
bedsidemanorhome@gmail.com
facebook & twitter

Cork Dork – KIMBERLY SURRATT

~ Erin

I’m so excited to introduce you all to “Cork Dork”. You all know the lovable Molly Grantham from WBTV, right? Well, I am a super fan of hers not only for what she provides our community but also because she has turned her a little hobby of hers into something I have become obsessed with.

Think vintage frames. Think stylish and useful gifts. Think chalk-and-cork-combos, hot plates, ornaments, picture frames and mini-bulletin boards for desktops. Think in kitchens, playrooms, basements, offices or dorms. Think unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Christmas, a house-warming or graduation. Anything you think of, she can do.

Each of the Cork Dork boards are unique, made from vintage frames found in treasure-hunt outings. Prices range from $19-99, depending on size. Right now, you can purchase her boards at the Boulevard at South End as well as Southern Style in Waxhaw.

Molly is graciously giving away one of her best sellers, a medium chalk/cork board to one of our lucky winners. I’m telling you that you will get hooked on these boards when friends see them hanging in your house. Everyone wants to know where I got mine, that for sure!

www.corkdorkgifts.com
molly@corkdorkgifts.com
Facebook: Cork Dork

The Boulevard at South End
1440 S. Tryon Street #100
Charlotte, NC 28203
(980) 219-7526

Southern Style
2416 Providence Rd S
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 843-4438

LAFCO – ASHLEY SWITAK & EMILY LOGAN

~Jen

At CSP, we love everything by LAFCO. LAFCO New York – Luxury Articles & Fragrance Co. is the brainchild of former lawyer and self confessed body care junkie Jon Bresler who started the company over 20 years ago. Beginning with the most basic element of body care: soap, Jon found the incredible Ach Brito factory in Portugal and partnered with them to create a new line called Claus Porto. Consisting at the time of five classic fragrances (most of which are still best sellers today), the old-fashioned bars with their brightly colored packaging caused a sensation by selling in the retail worlds of fashion, lifestyle, apothecary and tabletop all at the same time. The trend of the oversized soap bar was born!

Expanding his knowledge of fragrances, Jon, a natural “Nose”, perfected his olfactory abilities by studying essences and alchemy in Grasse and Florence. This training was than immediately applied to the creation of new scents for the extremely popular and ever growing Claus Porto line. The search for other fine products continued.

The Reparative Hand Cream (for two lucky Smarties) is uniquely emollient and protective due to is rich concentration of natural botanical oils . It is a nourishing drink for the skin. Free of silicone and petroleum. Made in Italy. Light, fresh and clean; an airy ozone fragrance that smells like clean air by the sea. Uniquely emollient and protective, our Reparative Hand Cream is a nourishing drink for the skin.

LAFCO is giving the Marine hand lotion to two lucky Smarties, a $40 total value!

LAFCO Marine Hand Cream can be found at:

Christianson’s
200 North Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704.378.6506

momAgenda – ERIN JONES

~Liz

You can have the peace of mind that comes with an organized schedule – no matter how many kids you have! momAgenda products were created by a mom, to help moms reclaim control over their families’ schedules once and for all.

The momAgenda day planners help you manage multiple schedules with a unique layout that features separate spaces for mom and up to 4 children. With both monthly and weekly calendar views, and lots of extras to suit moms’ busy lifestyles, you’ll find it’s infinitely easier to get and stay organized. And with gorgeous, fashion forward colors, you’ll look and feel fabulous.

Erin will win:
One momAgenda Desktop Day Planner (Aug 2014-Dec 2015 in Leopard Print!) The Desktop features both weekly and monthly views for your convenience, as well as 2 soft, satin ribbons to mark your place in your day planner. A fabulous quote each week helps keep you inspired and motivated!

Winner will also receive a beautiful pink Journal stamped with “Everyday is Mother’s Day”. This journal is a perfectly sized must-have for every mom’s purse or nightstand. Acid-free, lined ivory pages make it a pleasure to write down every thought, recollection, dream or to-do list.

Total value: $60+

You can find momAgenda at:

www.momagenda.com
facebook.com/momagenda
Twitter: @momagenda

Sercie.com – KATHERINE WIGGINTON

We love us some Julie Tassy with Sercie.com (and Ella B Neighborhood Candles🙂 Today we bring you ABC Scripture Cards from Sercie.

Being “Fun Mom” is always better than being, well, the alternative. But, do you ever feel like you are just fighting against your kids? Begging them to get off their electronics, and just do something “real?” This Mother’s Day, maybe it’s your turn to bring a little “real” fun into your home. This Smarty Giveaway is for moms who need a little help being more fun and intentional about the good stuff:

ABC Scripture Cards created by Courtney DeFeo, available for $25 on Sercie. Each 5×7 card has one verse for each letter of the alphabet. Display these in a place where you will all see them, and try to memorize them as a family.

Find fun ways to display your ABC Scripture cards:

Katherine will also receive a copy of Tea Parties with a Purpose, $13 on Sercie. This book contains 10 party ideas for you and your kids to connect and make a memory. And, tea parties aren’t just for girls. You’ll find out that boys love them too. Just ask “Miss Bobbie,” the creator of Tea Parties with a Purpose.

Thanks, Sercie!

You can find Sercie at:

Their motto:

We believe gifts should be personalized. Personalized by a favorite fragrance, an interest, a style, or a unique sense of humor. And with monograms. Lots of monograms! Monogrammed wall art, monogrammed jewelry, monogrammed apparel, monogrammed wedding gifts.

Because it’s not really yours until it has your monogram on it.

We also believe in free shipping. Spend $75 or more and we’ll deliver it to you for free. xoxo, Sercie

Sercie
Cotswold Marketplace
200 N. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704.534.1229

Congratulations to all 41 of these lovely Smarty ladies! If you see your name here, check your email box (and your spam box just in case) and follow the instructions there. Email us here as well.

If you haven’t done so already, please support our 2014 Smarty Mother’s Day Swag Partners:

Apricot Lane Charlotte
Bourbon and Boweties
Cottage Chic
Elizabeth McKay
Gretchen Scott Designs
J.T. Posh
Palm Beach Sandals
Poppy Whitaker
Roberta Freymann/Roberta Roller Rabbit
TKEES
Carolina Barre & Core
Flywheel Sports Charlotte
Pure Barre: Charlotte & Ballantyne
Nordstrom
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Carmen!Carmen!
Discovery Place
Bedside Manor
Cork Dork
LAFCO New York
momAgenda
Sercie.com

Happy Mother’s Day!! xo, CSP