Hey Charlotte...Noda ROCKS!

The Boulevard is a hidden gem. I am of course, very biased since I work here. But I hear from just about everyone who walks in that they LOVE our shop...even guys tell us that! So why is it that so many Charlotteans stay away? Is Noda a scary place or are we just too far from the beaten path to take the drive?

Just about every business here in Noda has been featured in the news, front page in various newspapers, magazine articles including all the major travel magazines, awards and the list goes on. With so many businesses in Noda making the news...we still remain 'unvisited' by much of Charlotte.

The visitors bureau told me that Noda was the most requested area of town. So we definitely have a good thing going. So, if you have not visited Noda yet and you live in Charlotte. Make it a priority.

Love this weather! I am still planning all my spring fashions and this week is all about the HAT. Spring hats are fun and feminine and make every outfit 10 times better. The only problem is what is my hat limit? I love my spring palate of natural fibers, bright colors and feminine cuts. So I have selected my top 3 hats for me personally. You will have to come in for your own three.

The first hat is my pretty yet natural girl hat that will be my 'date with hubby' hat. So when we dine al fresco...I am too cute for my sweetie.

The second hat is my 'hanging with the girls' hat. Flirty, fun and a punch of attitude for our hours of giggling and goofing off.

The third hat...this first one will be my Spring statement piece. You will see me at Derby Days in this beauty. I will of course adorn it with flowers, scarves and ribbon to ensure my 'hat win' at Derby Days.

Keeping it Local

I have been more of a cocktails sort of gal but developing a taste for wine as I aged. Now as I enter my third childhood (aka...old age for the young at heart) I am developing a fondness for the boutique beers. But who doesn't' like a beer that you can toss a fruit wedge in??? Tasty and healthy, right?

Found out that in the past couple years a small brewery started our own backyard....Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB). This local brewery produces German style ales and lagers in their 15,000 square foot facility on Southside Drive in S. Charlotte. They are open to the public for beer tastings, but the Boulevard at Noda is going to bring the beer to 36th & N. Davidson. So, this gallery crawl...BLVD at NODA will have its own Biergarten set up for this joyous occasion. Must be 21 to enter and exhibit courteous and gracious behavior so that all enjoy this experience.

Details on our website www.blvdnoda.com

Punxsutawney Phil - you sly devil

Despite the temperatures outside...the Boulevard at Noda is going to get ready for Spring! We put our IT jeans on sale at 30% off and our winter fashions at 70% off because we need to make room for all our spring fashions. We have new dresses, shorts, skirts and tunics coming next month. This works out great since Mr. Punxs said six more weeks of winter and its week three.

I am ready to put away my winter scarves, hats and jackets. I want to see the 'Derby Days' hats come out. I want to look for my next favorite pair of open toe shoes. Not to mention, my legs need to see a little sunlight...not much, just enough so people realize I get my full value of Vitamin D.

So, if you are ready for Spring too....tell that sly devil, the groundhog, that we are going to move on. Because the day we see Spring emerge...I am going to be out dining al fresco and doing it with style!

Get Your Home Ready for Your Holiday Visitors!

Isn't funny, how you are fine with your home all year long, and then its time for the holiday's and guests will arrive soon, and you start to notice that your walls are bare, your couch could use some decorative pillows, and so on... We can help you make your home a little more cozy for you company! First, you can fill any bare wall with original artwork by NoDa local, Mary Digby ($45-$75). Then, throw some decorative pillows on your sofa! Milkweed's throw pillows are printed with local artwork, so not only are they so cute, but they actually can become a conversation piece ($35)! Only one week left until Thanksgiving, so let the shop girls help you get your home ready for all of your visitors!!
XOXO,
Shop Girl

There is no Helping my Hair on a Day Like Today!

I tried this morning to fix my hair, just like every other day. The rain and humidity won though, and I may as well just rolled out of bed without doing anything to my hair and I probably would have looked better. I highly doubt there is a hair product that is made to deal with today's weather, so instead of fighting this uphill battle, you can always have fun and throw on a fabulous looking hat. We have so many fun ones to choose from, and people will only notice the great hat and not the bad hair day! Plus, when it's sunny tomorrow, you will still look so fashionable wearing it!

XOXO,

Shop Girl

Speaking of Holiday Parties... What am I Going to Wear?

Thanks to Suzie and Amy Weiler, from Cool Mom Boutique, we have plenty of choices to help! Whether you want to find a great-fitting pair of jeans, a fun tunic, or a cocktail dress, we have a wonderful selection.
With so many choices, it really is hard to decide on just one outfit, and of course there is one more problem... Cool Mom Boutique also has a great finds for the office and weekend wear as well. So, if you are looking for the perfect holiday party outfit, or just looking to give your wardrobe a winter makeover, I would definitely suggest you check out these hot fashions!
XOXO,
Shop Girl