Day Trip: Haddonfield (Repost)

Repost from April, 2007
I've never really ventured into Philly-suburb country, but after reading about Haddonfield in New Jersey Monthly as a "Best Downtown", it sparked my interest from a blogging point-of-view as well as personal curiosity. Luckily, my husband grew up both in Cherry Hill and Moorestown and was very familiar with the area. I'm not a fan of reading long paragraphs on blogs, so I will keep my details to bullet points. I found some great shops, 1 fabulous restaurant, and 1 cozy cafe: *Disclaimer: I realized after we left that I forgot my camera, so you'll just have to imagine the places that don't have images online*

First Stop: Three Beans Coffee Co., 140 N Haddon Ave, 856-354-2220

• Selections: coffee, tea, pastries, specialty drinks, soda, juice
• Ambiance: like a Vermont lodge-slate fireplace, couches, tables w/chairs, dark green paneling, wood floors, paperback books to read, cozy nooks
• Location: on a side street on the corner, park on the street or rider your bike

Second Stop: House Hunting(just looking)

Third Stop: Shopping!

• Powder Room-Surf Shop for Girls, 112 E. Kings Highway, 856-216-1670
• Davison's Mens Shop, 150 Kings Highway East, 856-795-0070
• Carries Burberry, Lacoste, and silk shirts

• Favorite of the Day: Serendipity, 127 E Kings Hwy , 856-354-6343

• Floor to ceiling Vera Bradley: bags, desk accessories, hats, belts, lampshades, everything!!!
• Crabtree & Evelyn (women and men)
• Ame & Lulu: Women's Golf accessories-totally cute!!

• Engaged/Newlyweds: The Polished Plate, 101 Kings Hwy E. , 856-428-2696

• Simon Pearce, Bernardaud, Glassware, Flatware, Wedding Registry
• Unique Find: Japanese Rice Paper Napkins-great for wedding favors, table decorations, plate chargers, etc
• J. McLaughlin Company Store(Outlet): 123 Kings Highway East
• Pendleton Shop: 121 E. Kings Highway, 856-795-8898

Lunch: Corner Bistro, 59 E. Kings Highway, 856-354-8006

• I had Mesquite Salmon with a Berry Salsa for only $850!
• My husband had a burger..and he was very pleased!
• For the 2 of us, lunch, soup, and coffee was all under $20!
• Ambiance: It could easily be found in Old City, Philly or Brooklyn Heights.
  
• Seating: Tight space, but that just adds to it's character

Haddonfield is 15 minutes drive or train ride from Center City Philly. It has been named "best shopping district" by Philadelphia Magazine and the "best collection of shops anywhere in the state" by the New York Times. For more on Haddonfield, click here.

Future Celebrity Trend Report

Winged Necklaces: I found this awesome necklace over at Liquorice-Allosaurs.com. I had gone through a butterfly craze in college (hence the butterfly tat), but I still think they are beautiful. This necklace is meant to look like a fossil and is handcrafted by the artist. The only con to this shopping site is that it's in the UK and isn't delivered as fast as US shipping. But I think something this unique is worth the wait!

Some other unique finds on L-A.com are:

• Bathing Belle Nautical But Nice Bracelet: £20.00

• Strawberry Girl studs: £2.50

• Cherrydrops: £6.50

• Scary Scarlett Angelic Mistress Brooch: £10.99

The artist's personal blog is a look-book of her travels, interests, inspirations, and the landscape around her. It just makes you feel good ready along with her.

Jellies are Back!!

I wore them in elementary school and then wore them again in high school. Now the trend is back!

Jelly shoes are spreading back onto the fashion scene and turning up in fashion houses all over the world! Check out the May issue of InStyle magazine for Salvatore Ferragamo ballet jelly flats (pg 153)

Marc Jacobs, $155







Kenzo, $164








Urban Outfitters, $16









Grendaha Brasil, $30






I could get away with the Marc Jacobs flats more than I could the Urbans.

For another kind of "Jelly" attire, check out these t-shirts.

Tech Tags: jelly+shoes ferragamo marc+jacobs

What is YOUR Dooney & Bourke Personality?

A new line of D&B bags have come to Macy's. With the new crop of colors and styles, it makes it hard to stick with your usual(am I right Vera B girls??). Which style is yours? Madras & Sweet, Zebra & Sassy, Colorful Socialite, or Classic Woman?

Personally, I am a Zebra & Sassy with a hint of Classic (I have the classic wallet)

Tech Tags: Dooney+Bourke Macys

Great Bargains in the Basement

Watch out savvy and speedy shoppers. You are not alone! Bargain hunters have been jetting over to the new Filene's Basement in Lawrenceville, NJ (in the Shop Rite mall).

Known for its designer brands at budget prices AND for their infamous Bridal events, Filene's Basement is the oldest "off-price" department store, serving its customers since 1908.

Click here for directions and to sign up for weekly emails.

Vera has PJ's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For all you Vera Bradley fans, like myslef (Go Java Blue!), I just received the Spring 2007 catalog to find that she offers Pajama Pants called VBZzzs in Pink Elephants, Capri Melon, Capri Blue, and Peacock (shown below)

You can't search them on the Vera site yet, but you can order from the catalog!

Be organized and trendy...

...with these fabulous office gifts and more at SeeJaneWork.com

Must have clutches for under $10!

I just found these fabulous handbags by designer De Mano at Peebles in Plainsboro. What makes them ever better are the price! These 2 clutches were among the 70% off, red-dot special that Peebles is having now.

The black clutch was originally $24.00. I got it for $6.30


The red clutch was originally $28.00. I got it for $7.30


This sale is for a short time only, but you can find more De Mano handbags at ebags.com.

Peebles, 10 Schalks Crossing Rd., Plainsboro, 609-716-4892
Click here for other Peebles locations.

Track your sale items onlne

If you are like me, you never like to pay full-price for good clothes. Sometimes, you treat yourself, but usually it's the sales that you wait for.

Now there is a way you can "tag" the item you want and receive email notification when it goes on sale.


offers an online solution to bargain hunting. Simply download the "tag" browser and anytime you are shopping on the participating sites, place a "tag" on the item you want and wait for an email.

He is a sample email notification:

Thank you Swati Rao of NetHaggler.com for your submission

What to buy for your trendy friend or chic mom?

Take a stroll through lovely Pennington and stop in at the Front Porch.

If you like to sample Crabtree & Evelyn, try on trendy and handcrafted jewelry, find colorful prints for the kitchen, or simply meander, then this is your place.

While you're in town, stop over at the Pennington Quality Market for some yummy Bucks County Coffee. My favorite!

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Speaking of favorites and speaking of trendy gifts, check out Charmed By Claire's on Main St. in Cranbury.

I am on Claire's gift wish list and my husband knows to look there for ideas. She carries many female designer items. Here are some of designers that Claire carries:
Sylvia Jewelry, Seaglass Collection (FABULOUS HANDBAGS), PUTU bags, Blosson Crown, and OF COURSE...VERA BRADLEY!

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Happy Birthday Bridie!!

This week is our cat Bridie's 2nd Birthday!

Though I don't spoil her with cutesy pet toys and things, I do like looking at them! She is very happy with her leopard print tunnel and cloth mice.

Here are some New Jersey spots to hit for your precious baby or babies:

In Red Bank, Paw Palace, 19 W. Front St., 877-747-9744

In Princeton, Pawtisserie, 53 Palmer Square West, 609-921-7387

In Cranford, Just 4 Pooches, 8 North Union Ave., 908-709-4364

In Flemington, Fifi Pet Boutique, at the Liberty Village Outlets, One Church Street, 908-782-8550

Online: Cat Gifts and Dog Giftshop.com