The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here. We have winners, Smarties!! If you see your name by one of the prizes below, please email us by 8 am tomorrow, Monday, May 18.
We’ll start with fashion…
Bourbon & Boweties – Lisa Deveney
~Jen P
I’m obsessed with stacking bracelets. And lots of them. My big sis introduced me to my latest faves, Bourbon & Boweties bracelets. I fell hard in love and started my collection. And it’s no wonder. Boutiques and high end stores all across the country cannot keep them in stock, including Nordstrom. 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. “Made by proud Southern Hands” is designer and owner, Carley Ochs’ motto. We couldn’t be more proud to debut in our Mother’s Day Southern Swag!
One lucky Smarty will win a special set of 4 Bourbon & Boweties bangles (value $130), hand-picked by designer, Carley Ochs herself. Love?
You can find Bourbon & Boweties at:
Many boutiques throughout the QC and…
website: http://bourbonandboweties.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/BourbonAndBoweties
instagram: https://instagram.com/bourbonandboweties/, make sure you #doyoubangle in your BB insta pics!
twitter: https://twitter.com/boweties
Elizabeth McKay – Eleanor Rodway
~Jen P
I first discovered Elizabeth McKay a few 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! 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!
Our lucky Smarty will win one piece of her choice from Elizabeth McKay’s fab collections, a $295 value!
I’m wearing the Elizabeth Elephant Green Blouse & Hayden Short Tulip here:
and the Scotland Wrap Dress Tulip here:
You can find Elizabeth McKay at:
High end boutiques across the QC and…
www.emckay.com
Make sure you sign up for her newsletter, they are always running special discounts and you don’t want to miss out on a great Smarty deal!
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.emckay
twitter: https://twitter.com/elizabeth_mckay
instagram: http://instagram.com/elizabeth_mckay#
pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/elizabeth_mckay/
Erin McDermott – Carrie Miller
~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. We also adore her new Little Girls collection, which we’re certain was inspired by her addition to her fam, baby Coco:-)
Our lucky reader will win this fab necklace, the Vintage Glass Tusk Necklace, valued at $98. Isn’t it pure fabulousness?!
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.
Jude Connally – Jennifer Riggall
~Jen P
Jude Connally’s tagline says it all:
“Beauty is not about the dress; it’s about the woman.”
Jude believes, “Every woman has a unique inner spirit that makes her naturally attractive” and she has designed her dresses so that each woman who puts one on will feel her spirit shine. A Jude Connally dress quietly reminds you that you’re beautiful both inside and out, and nothing is more attractive than a woman who believes in her own beauty. A woman who feels good about herself and her style exudes a positive vibe that’s contagious. Jude Connally is on a mission to spread those good feelings to all women, one dress at a time.
The use of bright colors and fun patterns jumped out at me the first time I laid eyes on a Jude Connally dress. Each of her pieces has and undeniable Jude Connally stamp – brilliant use of color and patterns partnered with a unique texture of fabric, a retro stretchy nylon/spandex blend. This looks and feels like vintage Jackie-O. My favorite part – you can roll these up, throw them in a travel bag, and they’ll be ready to go, no wrinkles whatsoever.
Our lucky CSP reader will win her pick from Jude’s collections, a $178 value!
I’m wearing the Holly dress, I absolutely love the white trim and stylish venting on the sleeves!
You can find Jude Connally at:
Fancy boutiques all across the QC and…
www.judeconnally.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/judeconnally
instagram: instagram.com/judeconnally
twitter: twitter.com/judeconnally
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/judeconnally
Kendra Scott – Jennifer Vesey
~ Cheryl P.
We are all SO THRILLED that Kendra Scott now has a store right here in the QC at SouthPark mall. Her store is gorge – definitely stop by the next time you’re at SouthPark. Jen P. and I recently took a peek at the store and the amazing Color Bar, a super cool area where you can design your own jewelry and get it made right there that instant. Gotta love instant gratification. I can picture a fun bridal party event or Sweet Sixteen at the Color Bar (so can my daughter :-)).
There are so many great pieces in the Kendra Scott line. She’s known for her statement pieces, which I love. But, what I didn’t know is that she has some amazing simpler pieces as well. I recently bought a pair of the Parker Stud earrings and wear them almost every day. No kidding. I’m determined to get the Dylan Necklace in turquoise next. Love.
Here I’m wearing what one lucky Smarty will receive: the Rayne necklace valued at $80. I absolutely LOVE it, and I think it makes an outfit. It’s not too heavy, and I can see it going from carpool hour to cocktail hour.
Find Kendra Scott locally at:
Kendra Scott – Charlotte
SouthPark Mall (across from Vera Bradley near the fountain)
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC
(704) 837-7689
Facebook
Instagram
La Senorita Jolie – Blanca Wong
~ Cheryl P.
LaSenorita Jolie is one of the most wearable yet super stylish lines out there. Created by Charlottean Jennifer Dixon, each piece is easy to wear, comfortable, stylish, casual or dressy depending on your mood, washer-and-dryer-friendly, and affordable. A Smarty mom’s dream come true. I wear pieces from the LSJ line almost daily, and now that they’ve added a jewelry line, I am 100% sold.
Here I am in one of their Spring 2015 tanks – the Albertine in watercolor creme camo. It is neutral with a little funk. I am wearing it plain here, but just the other day I paired it with a navy blue blazer and loved it. I can also see myself taking Barre or yoga in it. See? LSJ is SO versatile.
I’m also wearing these gorge earrings from the LSJ jewelry line, the Katelyn earrings. All jewelry is 100% stainless steel.
One lucky Smarty will win a La Senorita Jolie bundle with a value of $139.45.
The Allison top in white size medium, $55.
And a trio of some fun jewelry pieces: the Trinity necklace, $29, the Love cuff, $29.95; and the Three of Hearts necklace in gold, $25.50
Where can I find La Senorita Jolie locally?
La Senorita Jolie is offered through their web site or through home shows (it’s how they keep the prices so reasonable!). If you’d like to check out the collection in person, contact Shawn Williams, a local stylist, for upcoming shows. If you’re looking to earn a little extra money, consider being a La Senorita Jolie hostess – or even better – a stylist. Shawn Williams would also be the lady to talk to about those opportunities.
Shawn Williams
Website
704.541.3003
La Senorita Jolie
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @LaSenoritaJolie
Palm Beach Sandals – Leah Lanier
~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.
Our lucky Smarty will get a pair of Platinum/Gold Leather Sandals, for Mom AND Platinum/Gold Leather Sandals for daughter, how lucky is she?! Valued at $190!
I’m wearing the Regal Blue/Gold Classic Custom Sandals and my daughter is wearing the Linaria/Silver Classic Custom Sandals:
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
facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Palm-Beach-Sandals/285045548191896
instagram: instagram.com/palmbeachsandals
twitter: twitter.com/PalmBeachSandal
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/pbsloveyoursole
Poppy Style – Whitney Ford
~Jen P
Advancing from break out private trunk show sales to selling in over a dozen retailers in less than a year and a half after her launch, Madeline Hughes of Poppy Style understands how to accessorize women with diverse taste. From its start in favorite Charlotte boutiques including Scout & Molly’s and Lipp Boutique, the line has quickly expanded to being carried throughout the SouthEast. Taking influence from her travels, nature, and the many fashionable women in her life, Hughes designs jewelry that exudes a classic style without being too terribly trendy.
On the eve of designer Madeline Hughes’ own exciting news that her family is expanding by two, Poppy Style Jewelry launched the Mommy & Me Collection. Combining Poppy Style’s effortless and classic boho chic style, Mommy & Me includes adult size necklaces and matching mini-creations. Using gold as a collection staple, Poppy Style incorporates both sweet and understated pieces easy to wear, perfect for every-day that can be enjoyed by women and girls of all tastes and ages. Following the long necklace trend, the tassel pieces allow even the most traditional of Southern fashionistas the opportunity to explore their boho side. The perfect gift for stylish friends and their fashionistas-in-training or friends expecting baby girls, the collection allows little ones that special feeling of sharing a beautiful treasure with Mommy.
Our lucky Smarty will win a Mommy & Me Set, just like these here – an $85 value!
You can find Poppy Style Collections at:
Boutiques all around the QC and…
ShopPoppyStyle.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/shoppoppystyle
instagram: instagram.com/shoppoppystyle
twitter: twitter.com/poppywear
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/shoppoppystyle
Boutique Extravaganza – Margaret Ann Page
~ CSP Team
We’ve pulled together three of our favorite boutiques in Charlotte for this one! One lucky Smarty wins $150 in gift cards total ($50 each to kk bloom, Scout & Molly’s, and Luna). Check ’em out below and happy shopping to ONE lucky Smarty!
kk bloom
kk bloom is the CUTEST boutique nestled in the heart of Myers Park. High school sweethearts Kendrick and Clay Slaughter opened kk bloom in the fall of 2010, and have created a beautiful store chocked full of some incredible brands. Think Ella Moss, Gypsy 05, and Splendid. And jewelry accessories like Hobo, La Mer watches, and Butik.
One lucky Smarty wins a $50 gift card to kk bloom.
kk bloom boutique
2823 Selwyn Avenue (same shopping center as Reid’s)
Charlotte, NC 28209
704-919-1142
Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @KKBLOOM
Luna
This charming Phillips Place boutique has some of our favorite brands. Vince, Revolve, and Tart Collections to name a few.
One lucky Smarty will in a $50 gift card to Luna.
Luna
6809-B Phillips Pl. Ct.
Charlotte, NC 28210
704.554.6000
Monday-Saturday 10-7
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @SHOPLUNA
Scout and Molly’s of Charlotte
Scout and Molly’s of Charlotte is the perfect blend of boutique chic and everyday style. Located in the Shops at Morrison, they’ve got a laid back style and no-pressure atmosphere, which we LOVE. Find some of your favorite brands here – Koolaburra, Chloe Oliver, Minkpink, and so many more. Great jewelry, too!
One lucky Smarty will win a $50 gift card to Scout and Molly’s of Charlotte.
Scout and Molly’s of Charlotte
3920 Sharon Rd. Suite B150
Charlotte, NC 28211
(704) 817-7009
Monday – Saturday – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Baby Gift Card Bundle – Claudia Prager
~ CSP Team
One lucky Smarty will win $100 in gift cards to Shower Me with Love and Bella Tunno ($50 each). Read on!
Bella Tunno
Charlotte-based Bella Tunno was started by one of our FAVE mompreneurs, Michelle Buelow. It’s a line of genius but stylish baby clothes, pacifier clips blankets, burp clothes, the cutest knee pads EVER, and other accessories. Here’s a small sampling of some of the adorable Bella Tunno products for lil’ Smarties.
One Smarty wins a $50 e-gift card to Bella Tunno.
Find the best assortment of Bella Tunno in Charlotte at:
Swoozie’s
4722 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, North Carolina
(980) 218-9388
Shower Me with Love
532 Governor Morrison Street
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 302-1555
Or online:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @BELLATUNNO
Shower Me with Love
If you’ve been in Charlotte for more than a day and are pregnant, want to be pregnant, know someone who is pregnant, or maybe just had a baby, then you definitely know Shower Me with Love. Located in the Shops at Morrison, it’s a Charlotte mama’s one-stop shop for a beautifully decorated children’s bedroom or nursery. They also have clothing, stationery, toys, books, and baby accessories.
One lucky Smarty will win a $50 gift card to Shower Me with Love.
Shower Me with Love
532 Governor Morrison Street
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 302-1555
Website
Facebook
Roberta Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freymann – Kate Uslan
~ Cheryl
Roberta Roller Rabbit is the perfect marriage between style and comfort. To me, it defines Bohemian chic. I absolutely love the bright colors, bold prints, and soft fabrics that she’s known for. I stopped by trunk show this week and was blown away at the amount of COLOR. So many pretty bright colors that are perfect for summer. 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.
One of my fave things in her line for women and girls is the kurta (a tunic-like top with beautiful prints and colors). Jen, lil’ Smarties Isabel and Ava, and I are all featured here in Roberta Roller Rabbit. Her pieces are so versatile – wear them as tunics, dresses, or swim cover ups.
Cheryl is wearing the shirt dress and Jen is in the women’s kurta.
Ava (left) is wearing her girls’ kurta as a swim cover up while Isabel is wearing it as a tunic. Super cute!
The kurta is so amazingly comfortable but will absolutely make your outfit – plus it hides ALL flaws! 🙂 And guess what? This is a Mother/Daughter giveaway!
One lucky Smarty will win one women’s kurta of her choice AND one girl’s kurta of her choice. Valued at $135 total. How cute is that?!
Find Roberta Roller Rabbit at:
Roberta Freymann and Roberta Roller Rabbit are only available through trunk shows in Charlotte (the Spring 2015 trunk show was this week, so if you didn’t see our Smarty Alert, you missed out!! Keep checking back for Fall 2015 dates!) or online.
Roberta Roller Rabbit by Roberta Freymann
Available in stores around the country (trunk shows only in Charlotte)
Facebook
Twitter: @RollerRabbit
PRISMSPORT – Diane McIntosh
~ Cheryl
I recently discovered this cool yoga and fitness apparel brand, PRISMSPORT. It’s known for its funky patterns and super flattering waistband. If you’re bored with the basic black, THIS is your brand. They’ve got a full line of active wear – from top to bottom – that flatter and support.
Here I am in the Capri-Aztec Pants. I love the material – so comfy and breathable. The waistband rocks – no muffin top in these bad boys. They’d be perfect for running, barre, yoga, spin, OR paired with a simple top and cute black flats for a Girl’s Night.
One lucky Smarty will win one pair of capri pants and one sporty bra in the Brushstrokes or Splash collection. Brushstrokes includes Bandana, Watercolors, Floral and Batik. Splash includes Kaleidoscope and Reef. Total value is $134. Here are some examples!
Reef Sports Bra, $52
Kaleidoscope Capri, $82
Bandana Leggings, $86
Find PRISMSPORT at:
PRISMSPORT
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @PRISMSPORT
TKEES – Kristen Moyer
~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 Beyonce to name a few!
Our Smarty Mama & Daughter are wearing the Golden Gator & Kids Flamingo:
Our Smarty friends at TKEES are giving a Mother/Daughter pair of sandals on her special day, a $124 value. How fun is that?!
You can find TKEES at:
Fancy boutiques all across Charlotte and…
facebook: www.facebook.com/LOVETKEES
instagram: instagram.com/tkees#
twitter: twitter.com/tkees
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/tkees
Towne & Reese – Lindy Andresen
Towne & Reese jewelry is fabulously fashionable but effortlessly affordable. You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to exude great style. Towne & Reese blurs the line between timelessness and trendiness and fits into almost any budget.
One lucky Smarty wins a $50 to Towne and Reese.
Find Towne and Reese at:
Fab boutiques all OVER Charlotte and:
Online
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @TOWNEANDREESE
VaHa – Melissa Brenner
~ Cheryl
VaHa is a brand-spankin’-new line designed by two creative sisters, Virginia and Harriett. They’ve spent a lifetime interested in the aesthetics of art and design, one with a career in the arts and the other in marketing and sales. They bounced creative ideas off one another over the years; none made it to fruition. Until the VaHa cape. And, Smarties, I think they’ve NAILED it.
The VaHa cape is designed to be graceful and easy to wear, with long and short versions made out of high quality 100% linen. Each cape is unique – you can choose the trim color and the color/type of tassel or leather-feather trimmings. I love that it covers you up as you walk through the pool deck or across the beach, and I LOVE how it shades you from the sun if you’re feeling like you’re getting just a little too much that day. If I had a baby, I would want one of these pronto – what a perfect nursing cover while at the pool or beach! I can also see wearing it as a light wrap on a chilly evening. These capes are uber stylish, but so functional.
One lucky Smarty will win a short VAHA cape with color trim and tassle of her choice, valued at $195.
Find VaHa at:
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 – Melanie Howard
~Jen P
Carolina Barre & Core was founded by Charlotte fitness circuit legend, Amity Whalen, in 2013. Tucked right in the heart of Myers Park, at Shops on Selwyn Avenue, this barre studio has the best of both worlds – yoga and barre fused together.
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.
Our lucky Smarty will win 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 – Emily Padilla
~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!
Our lucky Smarty will win – a 5-pack of Barre classes OR a 5-pack of Flywheel classes plus a Flywheel tumbler, a $100 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 – Lauren Buchanan
~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’!
Our lucky Smarty will win 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
AIR® Charlotte – Alice Davis
~ Liz
I’ve been going to AIR® Charlotte for a few months now, and I’m loving it! This is a perfect way to celebrate Mom – with a healthy sweat, a relaxing stretch, or some intense barre work to keep fit, healthy and happy. Get it all at AIR® Charlotte (Aerial Fitness) in Myers Park. AIR is your one stop shop to intense aerial fitness training, relaxing aerial yoga, barre and pilates. Oh yeah, and bring your kids for Summer Camp too! 
One lucky Smarty will win one month of unlimited classes, valued at $175!
For more information on AIR® Charlotte, go to:
AIR (select Charlotte)
1043-C Providence Rd
Charlotte NC
(704) 249-6757
Online schedule
Contact owner and trainer Kerri Flanigan via email
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Now let’s talk about Pampering for Mom!
Abbe McCracken Photography – Heather Hobbs
~ CSP Team
Not only is Abbe McCracken the newest member of the Smarty team, she’s also one of our absolutely favorite people on the planet. See all of those amazing pictures of Team Smarty showcasing all of the Mother’s Day goods? That’s ALL Abbe! She has major talent, enthusiasm, and love for her work (mixed in with a little bit of magic :-)).
Abbe is an award-winning portrait and lifestyle photographer specializing in joyful children’s photography and modern family photography. She is a proud member of the National Association of Professional Child Photographers (NAPCP) and is our 2015 Smarty Award winner of Charlotte Smarty Pants’ Best Family Photographer. Abbe McCracken Photography serves the Charlotte, North Carolina metro area including Matthews, Weddington, Ballantyne and the communities of Myers Park, Dilworth, Cotswald, Elizabeth, Southpark, Blakeney and beyond.
One lucky Smarty will win one family session with Abbe McCracken, complete with 20+ hand-edited, high resolution digital files. It also includes the following:
– Phone consult with goals, attire and location planning
– Up to 5 family members ($25 per additional person/pet)
– Online proofing gallery of images
– Custom wall art creation
*Restrictions: Must be used in 2015. Subject to availabilty. Call 404-550-0812 to book your photography session. Sessions typically book 3-4 months in advance.
Total value is $695
Abbe McCracken Photography
www.abbemccracken.com
Facebook
Instagram
Google+
Blo Blow Dry Bar – Sarah DiFranco
~Liz
All moms want the gift of gorgeous hair this Mother’s Day and everyday. Blo is giving the gift on beauty to one CSP winner! One lucky Smarty will win a $50 gift certificate for any service or product at Blo.
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. 
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.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen – Katie Coleman
~ Molly
If you’re looking for a fun Girl’s Night, date night, birthday party, or just special treat for yourself, you MUST check out the cooking classes at Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen. Located in South End at Atherton Market, chefs Alyssa Gorelick and Andrew Wilen’s mission is to teach YOU how to cook more and live healthier. They feature local, healthy and sustainable ingredients, and all classes are taught by Chef Alyssa. Chef Alyssa has worked an Executive Chef in the restaurant industry, been featured in Food & Wine Magazine, cooked twice at the James Beard House and is the 2014 Iron Fork Charlotte Champion
Here’s what the team at Chef Alyssa’s says:
…for good food, new recipes, and a great time! Our kitchen is all about sharing and enjoying the art of cooking new food, and we can’t wait to do that with you. All of our classes are unique and held at Atherton Market in South End.
We have 5 different ability levels, and can accommodate up to 22 per class. This makes for great private parties, work events, or even a girls night! You can even bring your own wine or beer to sip.
They also have Kids Culinary Camps this summer! Not your “kitchy” type of cooking camp either! Ages 8 – 12 and 13 – 18.
One lucky Smarty will win a gift certificate for a cooking class with Chef Alyssa.
Find Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen at:
Atherton Market
2104 South Blvd
Charlotte NC, 28203
704-817-7568
Market is open Tuesday 10:00 am- 7:00 pm, Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @ChefAlyssaCLT
Erin Condren – Rifka Coleman
~ Cheryl
To say I’m obsessed with Erin Condren is a complete understatement. Although I make my living online, I am a paper calendar girl, and Erin Condren’s line of life planners have saved this busy mama’s life. They are SO pretty, and I love the personalization of each one. She doesn’t stop at planners, though. Check out her sweet collection of personalized stationery, notebooks, acrylic, stickers, and so much more. She even has a line of candles and body lotions, which one lucky Smarty will take home!
Erin Condren Life Planner, prices vary.
Erin Condren Acrylic, prices vary.
Erin Condren Notepads, prices vary
One lucky Smarty will win this Mother’s Day bundle of her Island Fleur collection with candle and body lotion and cute tote, valued at $55.95. They smell SO yummy, and how pretty is the packaging!? {LOVE}
Find Erin Condren at
Erin Condren
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @erincondren
Candy Girl Confections – Julie Neal
~ Liz
Candy Girl Confections has put together an adorable ensemble for one lucky winner! This includes a mini make-up bag/change purse, a cute magnetic note pad with a lollipop pen, and not to mention some of Candy Girls tasty treats – OCD dark chocolate bar, Flower Chocolate Rice Krispie treat pop, and a rock candy lollipop!! Yum! Valued at $55.
Candy Girl Confections has over 600 varieties of candy – they offer favorite childhood treats for “kids” of every generation. They have something sweet for everyone – from retro and nostalgic blasts from the past like Mallo Cups, Rock Candy, Pop Rocks, Charleston Chews and Astro Pops to yummy newer varieties including Gummi Dinosaurs, Triple Sour Bears, Cry Baby Tears, Nerd filled Gumballs, and Chocolate Covered Caramels with Sea Salt. They also have creative gifts or unique party favors to make your loved ones’ lives a little sweeter. You will surely get a taste of the sweet life at Candy Girl Confections.
Find Candy Girl Confections at:
The Colony Shops on Selwyn Avenue.
2910 Selwyn Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28209
704-733-9453
Candygirlconfections.com
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @CandygirlCLT
ELLA B Candles & a Treat from Sercie! – Suzi Weber
~Jen
Ella B. Pure Soy Candles are hand-poured in small batches right here in Charlotte. Each candle bears a distinctively “Charlotte” name and boasts a delightful, unique fragrance and exceptionally long burn time.
Founder of Ella B., Smarty Mama Julie Tassy, started the Ella B. Candle line to show her children how to create a product line. She has always enjoyed business, and wanted to pass that on to her girls. From the finances to the merchandising to the marketing, this is a 100% family business, right here in Charlotte!
Soy candles provide a longer, cleaner burn than paraffin candles. And soy is an American-grown agricultural product, not an imported petroleum product. The fragrance “throw” is wonderful. In fact, you don’t even have to light it to enjoy the fragrance.
Julie decided to name each fragrance after a different neighborhood or area of Charlotte because she wanted something special for our city, and Lord knows, we Charlotteans are so proud of our hoods! I have SouthPark, my hood, and Dilworth, my favorite Ella B. candle – they are so yum!!
Current Ella B. Neighborhood candles include:
Ballantyne, Cotswold, Davidson, Dilworth, Eastover, Elizabeth, Foxcroft, Freedom, Lake Norman, Matthews, McAdenville, Myers Park, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Providence, Queen City, SouthPark, The Mint, and Uptown
Other candles that are equally yummy include:
Going Coastal, Happy Birthday, and Welcome Home
Over the years Julie has done event planning, owned a stationery business, and started a personalized gift business that she still runs today, Sercie.com. Ella B. is yet another hat that this talented mompreneur wears:-)
Where can I find Ella B. soy candles?
Ella B. Candles retail for $25. They can be purchased at www.ellabcandles.com and at boutiques all over.
Our lucky Smarty will win a hand-picked selection of Ella B products, a $150 value!
Julie Tassy is also the owner of Sercie – personalized presents, fabulous candles and unique gifts.
Online at www.sercie.com and at Cotswold Marketplace:
200 N. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
shop@sercie.com
(704)534.1229
Julie’s Mother’s Day treat from Sercie is your pick of these two amazing products:
a Kate Spade Agenda OR…
an Emily Ley Agenda
Sunflour Baking Company – CC Schott
~ Liz
You MUST check out Sunflour Baking Company where wholesome treats, organic coffee and teas as well as savory bites are all prepared fresh daily. One lucky Smarty will win a $50 gift certificate for any of the items on the menu. Enjoy them at the café or boxed up to share with the family. Yum!
Sunflour Baking Company is a family owned bakery and cafe operating since 2009 in the Elizabeth neighborhood, just minutes south of uptown Charlotte. Open 7 days a week from 7 am you will find a wide range of delights from their signature croissant and heavenly cupcakes to hearty soups and sandwiches. With plenty of tables and a relaxing atmosphere, Sunflour is a sanctuary where you can relax with friends and family.
Sunflour can be found locally at:
IRL: 2001 East 7th Street, corner of east 7th and Pecan Avenue, across from the Shomar’s
On the web: www.sunflourbakingcompany.com
Facebook
Twitter: @sunflourbaking
Instagram
brüks bars – Kathy Fuesy
~ Liz
brüks bars are allergen-friendly snack bars, locally made here in Charlotte. Every bar is gluten, dairy, soy and egg-free, and/or vegan and made with real food.
brüks bars was founded in 2013 when soon-to-be married couple, Sean Muldoon & Brooke Clupper, started baking batches for Sean, while he was in graduate school. What started as a loyal following by friends and colleagues became a business when they moved to Charlotte. Today, brüks come in four gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan flavors and are sold in 40+ retail locations, shipped nationally from bruksbars.com, and still baked with love by Sean, Brooke and their small but mighty team.
One lucky Smarty will win a Variety 10-pack of their Original (natural peanut butter), Apricot Chocolate, Apple Pecan and Cherry Espresso bars, plus a fitted brüks bars “Gluten-Libre” tee. Valued at $50.
Find brüks bars at:
www.bruksbars.com
Facebook
contact@bruksbars.com
(980) 333-5553
Spa at Ballantyne – Tara Christensen
Inspired by Nature, Designed to Nurture
With a menu inspired by nature, treatments are designed to nurture the mind and body through the use of ritualistic methods and healthy products in a calming environment. The Spa at Ballantyne provides a sensory experience to soothe the senses and enhance wellness. Guests can escape to a public day spa and salon with luxurious amenities. Our favorite part, you can sit out by the pool and escape for the day!
The full-service Salon offers something for everyone – color, cut, style, treatments, enhancements, hair removal and more! You won’t ever want to leave this paradise!
Our lucky Smarty will win a cut and style at the Salon, a $70 value!
You can find the Spa at Ballantyne at:
Spa at Ballantyne
10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
Appointments: (704) 248-4141
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. / Saturday 8 a.m.-8 p.m. / Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
facebook: www.facebook.com/BallantyneHotel
twitter: twitter.com/ballantynehotel
instagram: instagram.com/ballantynehotel
Swoozie’s Charlotte – Sally Harriss
~ Liz
Swoozie’s specializes in unique gifts, stationery, invitations, greeting cards, and personalized products that celebrate significant life events. Have you been to their new store in Sharon Corners? BeeeeaUtiful! Make sure to check it out – must we remind you graduations are fast approaching?!
One lucky Smarty will win A Lilly Pulitzer insulated beverage bucket perfect for the beach, lake, pool or any outdoor festivity this summer. The cooler is filled with other Lilly gifts from the 2015 collection including a can hugger, tumbler and key fob. Valued at $100. Also a 20% off certificate for one purchase at Swoozie’s in May!
Find Swoozie’s locally at:
Swoozie’s
4722 Sharon Rd
Charlotte, North Carolina
(980) 218-9388
Facebook
Tah-Tah – Kendall Dunlap
~ Liz
Tah-Tah Makeup and Hair Studio is a full-service hair salon and makeup studio located in the heart of Myers Park. Tah-Tah helps the everyday woman look great without having to exert much effort. The line is designed to enhance one’s features and accentuate natural beauty. Tah-Tah was founded by Heather Richardson, who trained at the world renown Joe Blasco Hollywood Makeup Academy in Los Angeles. Heather’s work has appeared on the pages of Vanity Fair and in high definition on ESPN and Showtime. Each item in Tah-Tah’s signature line reflects her passion, experience and desire to give all women access to high quality make-up.
One Smarty will win the Tah-Tah Makeup’s Summer Essentials Gift Set, which includes:
Tinted Moisturizer – Touch of Sand*
Loose Mineral Foundation Powder- Mineral Light*
Frost Cream Shadow – Apricot Frost
Mineral Eye Shadow – Mountain
Tinted Lip Balm – Raspberry Sorbet
Emma Yao Silver Makeup Bag
Retail Value – $100
*Depending on the skin tone of the winner, the tinted Moisturizer and Foundation Powder may be traded out.
Find Tah-Tah Hair Salon & Makeup Studio locally at:
2727 Selwyn Ave #206
Charlotte, NC 28209
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter: @betahtah
And last but certainly not least, here are a few travel packages and nights out, because we know how much we need a little down time!
A Night Out with Discovery Place: Science on the Rocks – Kate Hill
~Jen
Science is shaken, not stirred, at Discovery Place’s new adults-only event, Science on the Rocks. Every third Friday of the month, adults 21 and older are invited to experience Uptown’s latest nightlife happening, with a splash of science.
Science on the Rocks May Theme: The Birds & The Bees
Spring has sprung and Uptown is buzzing with spring fever. Need a cure? Join the Discovery Place team for an unforgettable adults-only night on May 15th at Discovery Place as they explore the not-so-awkward side of pollination and propagation.
The Birds & The Bees Night includes:
-Discover how our curators propagate coral and breed jellyfish at the Museum
-Get an up-close look at the life cycle of frogs.
-Decorate a beautiful headdress and strut your stuff to attract the opposite sex just like birds in the wild
-Learn about Sex and the Single Bird with a parrot friend from Companion Parrots Re-homed from 5:00 -7:00 p.m.
-Take an inside look at fetal pigs and pregnant rats with educator-led dissections in the Explore More Life lab.
-Explore the myths and realities of aphrodisiacs
-Meet live falcons and owls with master falconer, Steve Hughes.
-Inspect a beehive and sample honey with our friends from the Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association
-Grab a drink, hang out with friends and enjoy music from Channel 96.1, 102.9 The Lake, 96.9 The Kat and 106.5 The End as you explore the Museum after hours.
Unlike field trips from your childhood, Science on the Rocks transforms each floor with a cash bar and music from Channel 96.1, 96.9 The Kat and 106.5 The End. Don’t miss favorite Discovery Place experiences like lying on a bed of nails, jetting up in the Air Chair or exploring Charlotte’s only Rainforest. So meet your friends, bring a date or leave the kids at home for a Friday night you won’t soon forget.
Science on the Rocks takes place every third Friday of each month from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Admission is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Cash bar. Parking in Discovery Place Parking Deck is not included. Guests must be age 21 and older to enter. Photo IDs are required. Guests can purchase tickets online at discoveryplace.org or via phone at 704.372.6261 x300.
Our lucky Smarty will get a date-night with her hubby and will receive 4 tickets to a Science on the Rocks Night (date of choice), 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 2015 Smarty Award for “Best Place to Take the Kids on a Rainy Day”.
The Charlotte Hounds – Maria Perusich
In January 2011, Major League Lacrosse announced a league expansion for the 2012 season that included Columbus, OH and Charlotte, NC. The Charlotte Hounds began play in 2012 at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium. The organization is dedicated to growing the sport of lacrosse in Charlotte and the Carolinas, as well as providing a unique sports environment that entertains and embraces fans.
For more information, please visit www.charlottehounds.com, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Our lucky Smarty will win a 4-pack of yellow ribbon, reserved tickets at game of choice along with 4 Tee Shirts, a $175 value!
Crown Reef Resort – Jennifer Linsenmayer
Crown Reef Beach Resort, which opened its first tower in 1994 and was entirely renovated in 2014, offers the most oceanfront rooms (514) in Myrtle Beach. Featuring two new 4-story water slides and the longest oceanfront lazy river in Myrtle Beach, the resort also houses a brand new arcade, Town Center with casual dining, ice cream and coffee, and plentiful pools. www.CrownReef.com or call 855-909-8473.
For more information:
Book your trip here.
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Our lucky Smarty will win 3 nights in a one-bedroom oceanfront deluxe suite and $100 of resort credit, a $750 value! Based on availability through 2015.
Sanderling Resort ~ Duck, NC – Sam Duncan
Oceanfront luxury. Toes in the sand. Romance. Natural Beauty. Beach, pools, restaurants and spa. Tennis, golf and practically any outdoor activity that you can imagine. All this and so much more can be found at the newly renovated Four Diamond, Four Star Sanderling Resort. Located on the Atlantic Ocean, just north of Duck, North Carolina, Sanderling is uniquely positioned to provide a truly life-altering Outer Banks vacation experience.
Congratulations to all of these lovely Smarty ladies! Email us here by 8:00 am tomorrow to claim your prize.
And, please help us support all of our swag if you haven’t done so:
Abbe McCracken Photography
Bourbon and Boweties
Elizabeth McKay
Gretchen Scott Designs
Kendra Scott
La Senorita Jolie
Scout and Molly’s
kk bloom
Luna
Bella Tunno
Shower Me with Love
Towne and Reese
VaHa
Roberta Freymann/Roberta Roller Rabbit
Palm Beach Sandals
Poppy Style
Ella B Candles
PRISMSPORT
TKEES
Carolina Barre & Core
Flywheel Sports Charlotte
Pure Barre: Charlotte & Ballantyne
AIR Charlotte
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Erin Condren
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Candy Girl Confections
Sunflour Baking Company
bruks bars
Swoozie’s
Discovery Place
Tah Tah Hair Salon and Makeup Studio
Spa at Ballantyne
Crown Reef Resort
The Sanderling Resort
Charlotte Hounds
Happy Mother’s Day and thanks to all of those who entered!
xo, CSP
