Simply Beautiful Boutique

{Vera Bradley's Fall Collection}

2010-07-10T11:22:00.000-07:00

Check out the Simply Beautiful's stock of the new Fall 2010 Vera Bradley. We love all four patterns....it is too hard to choose just one.

{Very Berry Paisley}

{Barcelona}

{Hello Dahlia}

{Slate Blooms}

July at Simply Beautiful Boutique- New Vera Bradley!!!

2010-07-06T13:31:00.000-07:00

We are excited about the July 8th launch of the new Vera Bradley Fall Collection. Check out the new colors and styles available starting this Thursday. We are currently taking special orders. Remember for no additional cost, you can special order through us and you won't pay a cent on shipping!!!

YouTube Video of Vera Bradley Fall 2010 Collection

I Art Downtown

2010-06-04T12:56:00.000-07:00

Simply Beautiful is gearing up for I Art Downtown. The event will be held on Saturday, June 5th. We are excited to be surrounded by talented artists all day long!!! Come down for a stroll along the creek and see beautiful, handmade work created by local craftsmen. Then pop into my store to cool off with a glass of wine.

Dreaming of Vacation....

2010-02-10T06:38:00.000-08:00

I am currently sitting in my living room, surrounded by three walls of floor to ceiling windows looking out into the vast whiteness. The wind is sweeping the snow into funnels resembling a white, cold tornado. Snow creates a serene, beautiful setting but it also reminds me of death and lonlieness. Quiet. So in my mind I am dreaming of where in the world I would rather be at this moment.

Where do you dream to be?

A Wonderful Idea for Haitian Relief.....

2010-02-08T07:48:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to forward this to my blog followers that are local to Frederick, MD or Rockville, MD. O'Hair Salon is offering a wonderful deal for Sunday, February 14th from 10-3. Please consider doing this. Look beautiful and help out others on the day we all should share our love.

Pretty Little Things....

2010-02-07T17:28:00.000-08:00

I have been looking around Etsy for more artists to join forces with and I have found quite a few pretty things.

Check out these beautiful winter shots by Maria Kallin Photography. Maria notes that she loves colors, cannot live without colors. She tends to pay attention to the details that surround us each day (at least my boyfriend think so). She tries to create and convey relaxing and refreshing photos and she puts her heart + soul into her work.

I want this bag by HyperNoodle. It is called the Llandewi bag with zip closure. It is fashionable, bright coloring for spring and is handmade!

This is a coffee cozies by Pink Gasoline. The Gasoline Girls specialize in collaboration with Etsy buyers to create custom items for all ages, genders, and occasions using current high quality designer fabrics. These are a great idea to help reduce waste while drinking your favorite cup of joe.

The last one for this evening is a milk pourer by raedunn. This is such a beautiful piece. I would love to have this in my kitchen collection.

Simply Beautiful's Artist Appreciation Program

2010-01-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

Simply Beautiful is starting a new program that features artists (near and far) and all things handmade. We here at SBB are big believers in handmade items. We want to help artists get their work out into the world so that the beauty they create can be appreciated by others. SBB is facilitating space and spotlighting a new artist each month for the year of 2010.

Starting February 6th (during the First Saturday Celebration) and continuing through the month of February, SBB will be hosting Mark Drew, Jr. Mark is a photographer who has taken beautiful pictures of downtown Frederick. Mark is a local resident of Frederick, MD and enjoys the downtown sites and sounds immensely. Capturing the visual gifts that downtown Frederick has to offer is his passion.

We are continually interviewing talent from all around the world. If you have a special gift and would like to share it, please contact us through email at shopsimplybeautiful@hotmail.com to schedule an interview.

What else is new at the store??? We currently have a full stock of Vera Bradley on our shelves and we are desperately awaiting the new spring arrivals set to ship on January 11th. You will love the new spring styles and patterns. We are also getting ready for our large assortment of Lilly Pulitzer Spring accessories and clothing. We can't wait to show it off.

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Lilly is on its way!!!!!

2009-08-11T11:44:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say hi to all of my friends out there and let you know some of the new and exciting items we are bringing in!

First off, we have handmade lingerie from the UK (Little Green Lingerie) that can made to order. So just email us your sizes and we can have a custom made bathing suit or lingerie set to you in two weeks! We are excited about this. And, remember they are made out of recycled fabric so this is about as green as you can get. Look sexy and help the environment all at the same time! I ordered myself the green dot bathing suit and will be trying it out this weekend at the beach. I will make sure to take pictures.

Secondly, we are adding WasteNotSaks (http://www.wastenotsaks.com/) to our collection. These are adorable, reusable sandwich saks and snack saks. They have a washable inner lining and are machine washable. These are the perfect back to school gift for your little one or yourself!

We are gearing up for the holidays...Halloween, that is! Check out the new home decor that is on the way. Very tasteful, handmade and the perfect addition to make your house "spooky". We can't wait to put these skulls on display.

Full length aprons have been flying out the store, left and right. Ladies, it is the gentlemen that have been our biggest buyers. Does your significant other deserve a special gift? Try on one of our handmade, one of a kind aprons for size. You will not be disappointed.

Finally, Lilly Pulitzer is on its way to Simply Beautiful. We are excited to be the newest and only store in the area to carry the Lilly line. We are starting out with women's accessories, sweaters, and children's dresses. They should be here in the mid to late Fall, just in time for Christmas.

Bikinis and Lingerie!

2009-07-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about our new line arriving today by Little Green Lingerie. These are handmade bathing suits and lingerie in the cutest styles sure to flatter anyone's body. I absolutely love the ruffles ;). Please come in and check them out.

July's First Saturday (Friday, July 3rd)

2009-06-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I just wanted to send out a formal invitation to our July First Saturday Event, which is being held on Friday, July 3rd this year. We will be having our huge bi-annual sale. Every item in the store is on sale! When you come to the register to check out you will have the chance to pull 10%, 15% or 25% off ticket. But don't miss it....it is only July 3rd, July 4th and July 5th. Our store will open at 11 AM and we won't close until the last person leaves (usually around 9ish).

We are excited about our new tin signs from Mummert Sign Company. They are the perfect addition to your summer decor. They give that summer vintage appearance similar to what you see in Pottery Barn Magazine.

I also wanted to mention that we have our handmade sea-blue glass by AnnieGlass. These are wonderful serving pieces that are dishwasher safe. Very beautiful and very practical. Set a gorgeous table for your next summer event.

We also have Diana B. 60 second tanning sugar scrub. This is the best stuff ever. You apply it in the shower and leave it on for 60 seconds or longer and rinse off...nothing more! You won't have any streaks, no yucky smell, no more mess. The scrub smells like chocolate and it only takes a few applications for a deep summer color to develop. This stuff has been tested by Elle, Oprah, and InStyle. It was listed as the top 200 must-have beauty products. We are the only store in Frederick that carries this, so come get it before it is gone!

All of our Ame and Lulu bags are finally on sale! They are the perfect beach bag in very preppy designs and colors. We also have duffle bags and carry on luggage on sale.

As you can see we have a lot going on as usual. I hope to see you this Friday! It should be a lot of fun!

Take care,
Beth
http://www.shopsimplybeautiful.com/

P.S. We also want to thank The Bicycle Escape (http://www.bicycleescape.com/) for lending us the beautiful pink cruiser bike featured in this month's window.

New Website

2009-05-26T10:23:00.001-07:00

Hi Friends!
I am so excited to have my new website up and running. I owe it all to Jennifer Hyman of GraphixDesigns. She can be found on Etsy.com. She is amazing :). Please check out her work at www.shopsimplybeautiful.com.

We will be adding new merchandise to the shop section soon so please check back often. Also, come visit us this weekend from 10-9 in downtown Frederick, MD for June's First Saturday Festival. Its always lots of fun and artists and musicians will be set up all over downtown. Its great for the family during the day and the ultimate date night excursion during the evening hours.

We are super excited about our new black leather satchel briefcase by Jack Georges. This would make a perfect Father's Day gift. I am also excited to announce that we now have Vera Bradley stationery in all the new Spring designs. These make great graduation gifts, birthday presents or just to help make your workspace more attractive.

Well thank you again Jen. I love the new site and I am sure all of our friends will feel the same way. So happy :).

First Time

2009-05-08T18:22:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

This is my first attempt at blogging. I hope you will find this blog site informative and fun. I am the owner of Simply Beautiful Boutique in downtown Frederick, MD. We carry only the finest for the home, baby, and self.

We are excited to offer lines such as Dash and Albert Rugs, Votivo candles, Arte Italica pewter, Williamsburg Collection, Vera Bradley stationery, Jack Georges Purse and Briefcases, Storksak, Nest, NDI florals, among many more. We also carry pottery by the famous Ben Wolff. Simply Beautiful Boutique is helping to make your yard beautiful this spring. We have potted plants from a local Master Gardener guaranteed to help create a lovely potted display.

I am a big fan of handmade items. You will find fabulous photographs, purses, changing mats, tutus, aprons, body scrub and many more items made by very talented artists in our store. I am very proud to offer artwork by local artists such as Jennifer King, Lee Permenter, and Maureen Suardez. We are constantly adding new pieces on a weekly basis. So please stop in and see what is new.

We are also trying to do our part and help the environment. We offer many eco-friendly items and our store is powered by Wind Energy. We have replaced the majority of our bulbs to the energy efficient type. We are striving to help the environment in many ways and we encourage our customers to do the same.

That is a little about what I do each and every day. I thought for my "first time" blogging, I would introduce my store and hopefully entice to return often. My blog will consist of featured artists, new and exciting lines, and images of design I find intriguing. You may also find tidbits of interesting finds on the web. So, read often.