You gals are sometimes hesitant to try an ankle strap, often thinking (and sometimes saying) that they only flatter Gisele-like legs (see model above). Puh-lease… Now, I agree that the ankle strap can sometimes shorten the leg, and, yes, they are a bit more utilitarian, but there are ways to be comfy and still maintain a feminine vibe to your outfit.

Read how at Sadie’s Shoes

Quebrada Passover and Easter goodies:
Quebrada Baking Co. is celebrating the Spring 2012 holidays with fresh-made baked goods and desserts that go great with most any holiday meal or celebration -though you don’t need a holiday to enjoy them!
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At Artbeat Your Creativity Store and Studio:
Eggs…baby animals…flowers… Springtime at Artbeat offers many possibilities for favorite art and craft activities. Enjoy them in our studio or at home!
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Plus Artbeat is Offering an extra Ukrainian Egg decorating class on Thursday April 5th Learn more

Flora’s Easter Menu:
Once again Flora celebrates this very special holiday by offering a fixed price 3-course brunch 11am – 3pm! At $40 per person ($20 for kids 10 and under!) this Easter experience can’t be beat!
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Maxima Gifts:
If this early Easter has caught you by surprise, don’t panic. E is also for Easy at Maxima! Maxima  has selected more than 100 fun kids toys that are the perfect size for the basket, plus when you finish filling up your basket you will not feel like it’s just the candies. So, how E-asy for Easter is that !
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Maxima will be closed on Easter Sunday. Enjoy the day with your families!

More about Maxima Gift Center

 EGGS
Egg candles to decorate with colorful beeswax, take home by the half dozen in their own egg carton

Papier mache eggs in goose and hen sizes, perfect for painting or decoupage

Wooden hen eggs with stands to paint or decoupage for an elegant keepsake

Ukrainian Egg decorating kits and supplies to learn the art of pysanky

 BUNNIES & PIGS

Papier mache bunnies and pigs, life-size and miniature. Add a brush and set of paint pots and tuck into an Easter basket.

Bunny sand art pictures for textured wall art and greeting cards.

Bunny dolls made of cotton to dress up and decorate.

FLOWERS

Flowers you can paint on canvases

Mosaic flowerpots for the windowsill

Tissue paper flower bouquets to brighten any corner

Felt flower making kits

Learn more at Artbeat

Some are currently gracing Sadie’s shelves, and the rest are arriving daily! From Subtle Taupes and Nudes, Yellows and on to Blues, “Mix and match is what it’s all about, ladies!”

Learn more about Sadie’s’ and their Spring hours at www.sadies-shoes.com

Featuring major markdowns on last year’s Resort and Spring styles, which will be priced at $25 per pair, or 4 for $80.

East Arlington’s Capitol Square Arts and business district has much to offer this Valentine’s Day. We feature a distinct mix of shopping, dining, arts and entertainment venues who collaborate on offering activities, events and deals for the community. Here is what’s in store:

 Artbeat Your Creativity Store holds its annual Valentine Card Making Extravaganza on Sat Feb 11, 3:00-6:00pm. Choose from their colorful cards, lace doilies, paper hearts, ribbon, confetti, and more to create the perfect card for someone special or the whole class!( $12/pp )
Saturday February 11 6:00 to 8:00: Adult Card Making Workshop Create a unique and beautiful card for someone extra special. Enjoy a wide variety of extraordinary papers, beautiful stamps, and creative cutouts to make a truly stunning card for your loved ones.($12/pp ages 13 and up)
Sunday February 12: Valentine Cookie Reception 3:00 – 6:00 PM Come in to Artbeat and enjoy delicious treats while making a delightful free V-Day project: create a lovely votive candle holder with fun heart shapes to celebrate the season.

 13Forest Art Gallery will be premiering a new show Ordo naturalis ( Reception 2/10 7-9 pm) featuring new work from Anne Cavanaugh and Kyle Larabee.
13Forest will also hold a Jewelry Trunk Show featuring Caroline Golden 2/11 Sat, 12-2 pm, as well as Special Valentine’s Day Eve hours 2/13 Mon, 5-8 pm

 Flora Restaurantwill be serving a pre-fixe 3 course menu including some surprises (an extra course, bags of home made chocolates and roses for the couples if you MUST know!). Price: $75 per person. They will also be offering a “For Lover’s Only” 3 course set menu in addition to the regular menu for the entire Valentine Weekend including Monday, February 3rd.

 Sadie’s Shoes We will be featuring signature Valentine’s Day pieces from East Arlington’s own COlour Designs wire crochet jewelry throughout the month of February, in addition to their vibrant selection of scarves, gloves, socks, and jewelry.

 Marbella Kitchen and Bath is offering a Valentines day and weekend deal! Receive a basket and a digital camera from Waypoint when you purchase your kitchen.

Here is a round up of what we have for you this month:

FLORA’S MUSIC SERIES CONTINUES WITH CLAIRE DICKSON:

Join Flora on Thursday, January 19th as we welcome jazz vocalist Claire Dickson! Ms. Dickson will be performing Jazz Standards with her signature style that earned her the nickname “The Scattin’ Doll”!Read More…

Kim and Betsy at Sadie’s say It’s best to layer your legwarmers over a pair of leggings or tights and have them peek out over your boots. If temps allow, do the same legging-layer but with a pair of flats.

Learn more at Sadie’s Shoes