annapolis, part deux...

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bundle up, we're going shopping...

greetings!

yesterday, we went up to lake geneva, wisconsin for a few hours before heading back downtown for the packers/ravens game.

i love going up to lake geneva, even in the winter! there are so many great shops and boutiques to visit! don't forget about the wonderful hotels and restaurants to check out as well. best of all, it's about an hour and a half from chicago! makes for a nice getaway from the hustle & bustle of the city.

first off, i am not sure if the CORNERSTONE SHOPPE is under new ownership but the buyers finally get it! finally, the store is filled with items the peak my interest. note the photos i took from inside the store.

store is broken down in to a number of themed sections. for example, the photo above and the photos below are located in what i would call the "cottage" section. in the midwest, most people have cottages, while in other parts of the country people refer to their 2nd home as lake house, beach house, cabin, etc. as if you didn't already know that, sheesh PLD! ha! ha!

i really like the boat prints below, too bad there is just no place to hang them at the moment! however, they would look cute in a nautical theme bathroom, bedroom or hallway!

here are some other photos from inside the store: how about these adorable monogrammed cups and saucers! too cute!! check out all the ROOT candles below!
a trip to lake geneva, isn't complete with out stopping at the GLOBAL GOURMET for a few samples!! the artichoke dip below is AMAZING!!!!!
how about banana bread beer? really, hmmmm! oh, almost forgot they also have wine tastings in the back room!i also stopped over at THE BOOTERY and they had a few pairs of HUNTER boots [plus, lots of other winter boots] on sale B1G1 1/2 off! almost bought a pair, but didn't!

oh well, let's not forget about another on of my favorite shops BRICK & MORTAR HOME! i know christmas is over, but isn't the rug below adorable ...love it!

check out these needlepoint "pet" pillows, too cute!!

not sure if you read my tweet asking about where to find a good quality navy blue wool cable neck sweater.

well, i thought i would definitely have luck over at FLEMMINGS. nope! so bummer, every color but navy blue! bummed!!! however, they did have some cool BARBOUR and VINEYARD VINES pieces on SALE!!!

luckily, i found what i wanted over at BROOKS BROTHERS. yes, we also stopped at the outlets in kenosha. you can't go to lake geneva without stopping at the outlets, LOL!!

i knew i would have luck over at brooks brothers, but was hoping for some other options!

before i forget, i also stopped over at ABBELLIMENTO [fine tabletop and gifts]. love this store, they always have such a great selection of fine table linens. plus, they carry SIMON PEARCE which brings back fond childhood memories of summers vacations in VERMONT!

of course, i checked out their *snowflake and savings* SALE!

i bought this envelope card holder to store all my christmas cards! isn't it adorable! it retailed for $69.00, i got it 1/2 off! can't wait to bring it out every christmas! you know, hoping people continue the tradition of sending out christmas cards, HINT HINT!!! of course, i dug up a few christmas cards to put inside so you could see what it looks like! below is a side profile of the envelope: made in ITALY she told me the brand, but i forgot? initials AT and they call it natale envelope. LOVE IT!!

finally, below is a photo of geneva lake, along the shores of lake geneva. actually, in front of my favorite breakfast restaurant SCUTTLEBUTTS! love this palce, they have the BEST eggs benedict in lake geneva, HANDS DOWN!!!!as you can tell, i didn't buy very much! ha! ha! why? well, maybe b/c of the gucci vintage web hobo i bought on friday over at neiman marcus, LOL!
i think i have finally found my IT bag! so happy i bought this hobo! guess i can get rid of my other gucci and louis vuitton purses, yeah right! however, i do believe my purse collection is COMPLETE now! ha! ha!
oh well, hope you all have a wonderful day! not sure what i am going to do yet? it's freezing in chicago and it's only going to get cooler, BRRRRRRRRRRR!

later,

PLD

almost forgot to post a photo of these adorable british needlepoint coasters are available over at NOTICE!i probably should have bought these! oh well, maybe they will still be around when i go back! maybe it was the price? can't remember why i didn't buy them, but they lovely!