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Thursday, January 20th, 2011Out with the old…in with the new!
Monday, December 27th, 20102010 was a great year in fashion! I loved seeing the prints, fur, and leather walking down the runway.
However, with 2011 only days away we are already looking ahead to the latest and greatest and what you need to be prepping your closets for! Start off 2011 shopping for these trends and you will be ready for Spring!
1. That 70′s show…
From bell bottoms to classic floral prints the 70′s are back in a BIG way!
2. Minimalism
Silky separates, simplicity, and neutral or bold/ solid color palettes…. This look will make you chic for every occasion.
3. To the floor….
(Skirts & Maxi dresses)
Fuller, longer, maxi dresses and skirts are giving the mini a run for its money!
4. Anything in Print
Abstract prints move from the canvas to your clothing!
5. Color block
The color palette for spring is bright and colorful! Pair two brights together to follow this trend!
I am already excited for NY market in February to see what will be in store for next Fall!
Don’t forget…MEADOW offers closet editing and wardrobe consultations for $75 an hour! Call us and set up an appointment to help you start of 2011 in style!
210.822.2764
or e-mail us
Agate Ranch + Marfa Jewelry
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010We are hosting a trunk show with jewelry designer Kathy Bracewell tomorrow at the store and could not be more excited! Kathy is the designer of Agate Ranch + Marfa. Her jewelry line consists of unique and rare Marfa agate stones and she incorporates one of a kind vintage milagros’, rosary seed beads, lava, mother of pearl & turquoise into each piece. She recently sent us a box of her necklaces and we immediately fell in love! They are different than many agate necklaces I have seen. She has left the natural beauty in the stones and each piece makes a bold statement!
Here’s a sneak peek….
Come by the store tomorrow to see her full collection of one of kind pieces! Kathy will be making an appearance between 4-7 pm! Come have a glass of wine, meet the designer, try on some rocks and get in the holiday spirit!
Hope to see you soon!
I am thankful for…..
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010but first….
and the winner is………….
Sorry it is kind of hard to read…
SHELBY H is the winner!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Look for an e-mail in your inbox from MEADOW.
I have had an incredible year and have so much to be thankful for! Seriously, I wake up to the cutest smile every morning and feel so lucky that this is my life! (Sorry honey….you are really cute too…but this smile I am talking about is Ella’s) Bob is usually gone before we get up in the morning. Construction crews get started much earlier than little fashionistas!
Since some of you have been sharing what you are thankful for I thought I would share my thoughts with you….in no particular order of importance!
I am thankful for…………..
1. A happy and healthy baby
2. An awesome husband…who is pretty darn cute too
3. The bright blue eyes and big smile that look up at me every morning!
4. The hysterical laugh Ella makes when Bob and I walk in the room or say “Boo!”
5. The leaves that are piling up in our yard and on our street….I love Fall!
6. Bob’s “I love yous”
7. Sophie and Yaya…our Cavalier King Charles Spaniels! They are like my first born
8. My sisters random chatter….I wouldn’t know what to do without some of our pointless conversations! It is fun to talk about nothing at least once a day. She really is an incredible sister!
9. Catharine and Jessie and EVERYTHING they do! MEADOW wouldn’t be the same without you…and neither would I!
10. My mom who helps me with EVERYTHING in life…even when she doesn’t realize it.
11. My Dad for just being Gibber…for calling to check on Ella, for loving Bob like a son, and for being an awesome Dad.
12. My husband for being incredibly smart and driven. He loves to build, create and dream up all sorts of things! He’s pretty amazing.
13. He also grows tomatoes and jalapenos in our very own backyard. They are delish!
14. Bob for getting me Starbucks all the time!
15. My IPAD… It entertains me in the middle of the night when I can’t sleep.
16. Google…what would we do without Google.
17. My niece and nephews…they are all so much fun.
18. My sister-in-law who is compassionate, caring and tons of fun.
19. My in laws for treating me like a daughter.
20. My grandmother, Gommy. She is truly one of the most beautiful women I have ever known!
21. All of our friends near and far….from coast to coast you know who you are!
22. Starbucks…what would I do without my Iced Lattes.
23. The blue water & white sand in Florida. It was like living in the Caribbean.
24. Post it notes….for my doodling habit
25. My brother-in-law for his awesome beef fajitas and yummy mini burgers!
29. My iPhone
30. DVR
32. Anything extra crispy!
34. Pandora and free XM radio in my car.
35. My husband for being so understanding.
36. Candles….Seda France & Lafco House and Home! They will fill any room.
37. Facebook…so much fun staying connected & a great marketing tool!
38. MEADOW….what I was born to do!
39. All of our customers!
40. Interior design and textiles….I love fabric and texture!
41. The Texas Hill Country
42. Leggings
43. E-mail – what would we do without you???
44. Christmas lights and Christmas trees
45. Ella’s lullaby mix
46. Ella’s blabla dolls
47. The health and happiness of all of my friends and family & the health and happiness of all of my blog readers!
Happy Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thanksgiving Giveaway!
Sunday, November 21st, 2010During the Thanksgiving holiday we are reminded that there are so many things in life to be thankful for, and how important it is to give back to our friends and family that support us.
In honor of Thanksgiving we have decided to have a MEADOW giveaway! We are truly thankful to all of you who have supported us through our first year! This years Thanksgiving giveaway is one of our popular Dillon Rogers wrap bracelets!
All you have to do is comment on this post and tell us what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving and you will be entered to win!
Remember…whether near or far you are eligible to win so come one come all and tell us what you are thankful for this holiday season. The drawing will take place on Wednesday, November 24 and the winner will be posted on the blog. Please leave your e-mail address on your post so we can contact the lucky winner!
Good Luck!
Olmos Park meets Santa Barbara….
Monday, November 1st, 2010Last Tuesday, The City of Olmos Park, held a Town Hall Meeting to present the Conceptual Vision Plan for our little neighborhood to the Residents and Merchants in the area. The collaboration of the THE VISION PLAN was prepared by local architect firm Michael G. Imber. They did a wonderful job presenting the plan and addressed many concerns and questions with local residents and merchants during the 2.5 hour meeting.
Here is a glimpse of what may be in store for our charming historical area!
Olmos Park Vision Plan
Of course those of you who are familiar with the area will recognize “The Fountain” (and of course the building just behind it…MEADOW!!!). The development to the right side of the drawing will be new. Thethought is to make our building and the fountain somewhat of a town center in Olmos Park – creating a gathering place for the community. Imber did their homework…they collaborated with other small communities such as Santa Barbara and put together a great proposition that can be read in detail here.
Imber gave examples of how simple upgrades to signage, architecture, and landscape elements (benches, fountains, ground plantings and trees) could make our little neighborhood feel like one of the town villages we have always wanted to live in….but that would have entailed us moving somewhere else…. like California! If the Vision Plan becomes a reality we really may be able to live in one of the picturesque places that we once were only able to visit. Having grown up in the area I will say that I think the Vision Plan is long overdue and would bring so much class and even more charm than we already have to this area. I hope that they are able to start putting the Vision into Action before too long.
Here are a few more pictures that were given as examples to show what the Vision Plan is trying to achieve in terms of creating a downtown/small community feel to Olmos Park.
sidewalk dining
walkability
Wouldn’t it be fun to look out of the shop windows on a Saturday afternoon in April and see this in our new Olmos Park Town Center…..
The view.....
As with most urban development there will be growing pains and this Vision will have plenty, but after last weeks meeting we are one step closer to an improved Olmos Park. There are many questions that still need to be answered before this happens, but I am excited that there is a vision.
Thank you to Olmos Park Economic Development Corporation and Michael G Imber Architects for working so hard to better our community. We look forward to being a part of the transormation for years to come!
If you love Olmos Park as much as we do…post a comment and let us know what you think about THE VISION PLAN!
PARTNERS CARD!!!!
Thursday, October 21st, 2010Is finally here!
10 days to save 20% on everything at
& all other participating merchants….and the best part is that you are giving back! Yep….all net proceeds from the sale of partners cards (only $50) go to the Cancer Therapy & Research Center!
For those of you who are not familiar with PARTNERS CARD…..here is a little more info to peak your interest! How can you resist this:
Here’s how it works:
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Purchase a Partners Shopping Card for $50 from any participating merchant…GET YOURS AT MEADOW!!!!
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Participating Partners Shopping Card merchants offer a 20% discount to cardholders for the 10-day period of October 22, 2010 – October 31, 2010.
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Show your card at all participating retailers & restaurants and receive your 20% discount!
Net proceeds go directly to the Cancer Therapy & Research Center, whose mission is to conquer cancer through research, prevention, and treatment.
YOUR MEADOW BAG….. See you soon!
Austin City Limits
Monday, October 4th, 2010I am dying to go to ACL this weekend…..in fact I am stalking Craigslist to see if I can come up with 2 Friday passes….seeing as it is sold out! There are some available…but as quickly as they pop up they seem to disappear! Not giving up yet! It is held at Zilker Park on Barton Springs Road….perfect venue for outdoor Austin festivities!
I have even gone to the extent of planning my rock-star schedule for Friday ! Here is a taste of what I will be getting myself into if we make it to Austin….
1:00-2:00 – Donovan Frankenreiter
2:00-3:00 – Blues Traveler
6:00-6:45 – Amos Lee
7:15 -8:00 – Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses
8:00-10:00 – Phish
Between the shows
we will cruise for all the local flavors…
foodies and artists bring some of Austins
favorites to ACL…never know what you will find, but you can check it out here….
even Sandra Bullock is bringing her Eats to ACL…Bess Bistro!
http://www.aclfestival.com/experience/food/
http://www.aclfestival.com/experience/art/!
How much fun would it be to see this local dancing next to us at one of the shows???
Matthew McConaughey at ACL
I wish I had it together enough to tell you what I was going to wear….but the truth of the matter is….I have no clue! I am still trying to figure out how to get there and who will take care of Ella! Hopefully this time next week I will have tons of pics and fun stories to tell!
If anyone else out there is going….let me know!
Stay tuned…..
Market Travels!
Monday, September 27th, 2010I am just returning from a loooooooong week in New York…but it was a blast! I took Ella with me…and my mom (AKA…the Nanny 
) The week would have been horrible if I hadn’t been able to come home to this adorable little face every night! She had the best time…she tried on sunglasses and hats at Barney’s, had dinner at Nello on Madison Avenue, got her picture taken with the gaurd at FAO Schwartz, strolled in central park and was truly perfect….even on the plane! Oh the life of a 3 1/2 month old!
) The week would have been horrible if I hadn’t been able to come home to this adorable little face every night! She had the best time…she tried on sunglasses and hats at Barney’s, had dinner at Nello on Madison Avenue, got her picture taken with the gaurd at FAO Schwartz, strolled in central park and was truly perfect….even on the plane! Oh the life of a 3 1/2 month old!
Ella!
Back to business…..Let me just say that Spring 2011 looks AWESOME! I haven’t been this excited about an upcoming season for as long as I can remember. 70′s colors and prints were everywhere…oh….and hold onto your military green because it doesn’t appear as though it is going anywhere anytime soon!
Here’s a peak at a couple of our designers runway shows from Fashion week!
Rebecca Taylor Spring 2011 Runway
Alice and Olivia Spring 2011
Does anyone else love the look of the 70′s as much as I do….?
I mean….Boho Chic….please come and stay a while…a long while! I know Boho has been gracing us with its presence for a while now, but this upcoming spring it will be here in full swing! Every designer I carry at the store (and all of the new ones I will be getting in for spring!!!!) were 70′s inspired to some degree…whether it was in the solid color palettes they chose or their retro prints….it was everywhere. The 70′s look can definitely make some look as if they stepped right out of the Brady Bunch, but there is another approach that can make one look like a Boho diva with effortless chic & classic style. I feel like I touch on this subject all the time, but I can’t stress enough how I think everyone should try to achieve this look and their lives will become just that…effortlessly chic! Add a little boho to your wardrobe this spring and you will be pleasantly surprised!
P.S. I think I felt the first breath of Fall outside this morning…it inspired me to rock my boots to the store today…eventhough the high ended up being 82 degrees!
Happy Monday….night!
New York Fashion Week Spring 2011
Friday, September 10th, 2010My FAVORITE semi-annual event is here again. Yep…it’s that time of year…New York Fashion Week has begun! Designers are turning heads with their Spring 2011 collections at Lincoln Center for the first time ever. As most divas know fashion week has been held at Bryant Park for the past 17 years. While critics and fans were sad to see the end of an era draw near at last seasons shows; the unveiling of the new location has created an even bigger buzz than ever before. This week 90 of the worlds most established and up and coming designers will be strutting their collections down the catwalks at Lincoln Center!
Sooo long Bryant Park....
Helloooo Lincoln Center!!
I wish I was front and center at some of the shows. If Coterie wasn’t the following week… and I was able to be away from the store for two weeks…I would be there! Many of the designers we carry send out invites and I hate seeing them come in and having to graciously decline!
Inside the tents....
In 2004 my sister and I were invited to some of the shows for Fashion Week; Derek Lam, Behnaz Sarafpour, & Michael Kors . It was a spur of the moment trip; we decided two days before to buy our tickets and find the last decent hotel room in the city. I am so glad we went! While we were there we were in complete awe of everything around us…from the tents to the lights, the models and the stars…we were completely star struck… even by the coat checkers. You would have thought it was our first time in the city…when really we had grown up going there with our family. We arrived in NY and hooked up with our designer friends for a night out to some of the weeks festivities around town. The next few days were spent going from show to show and event to event. We saw everything from back stage drama to the glamorous presentations that these artists put on for their big days! However, the most memorable part of our trip was when my fashion flop (literally) of a sister gracefully took her first step onto the riser of the Bryant Park tents….she fell flat on her face making a grand entrance…basically breaking her wrist…at least it felt like she had! Here we are…two Texas girls pretending to be city girls in Bryant Park…one of us laying flat on our face in the middle of the crowd!!! Absolutely hysterical…a scene that should have been in “A Devil Wears Prada.” While our egos may have been slightly bruised (for about a minute)…we had the time of our lives. Sis…I must say, that was the most fun I have ever had on a trip and I wish we could do it all over again!
Here are some of the shots from Spring 2011 Fashion Week so far….many more days to come!
Chic and Sophisticated
Boho Chic...
What trends will Spring 2011 bring? I will keep you posted!
If any of you have a good Fashion Week story or have been to a show let us know by posting a comment!
Happy Fashion Week!