Baltimore, Maryland: Small Foods Party

The Small Foods Party was held this past weekend on Saturday February 25th at The Whole Gallery located in the H & H Building at 405 West Franklin Street, Baltimore.  My coworker Siyade created a sample of miniature Ethiopian foods.

Ethiopian Food

Siyade also took the following pictures of other entries at the annual Small Foods Party.

Crappy Meal

Look at the miniature cotton candy!

Mini Empanada

Small French Food

Tiny Bread Bowls Filled with Soup

Want further information about this annual Small Foods Party, view the link: Small Foods 2012

eShakti: Tailored Clothing and Accessories

Have you ever imagined having your very own tailored wardrobe collection?  The fashion website called eShakti allows this dream to become a reality.  My coworker Bonita highly recommends this site as an alternative for shopping for clothes.  This apparel is actually made to measure.

eShakti offers: 

Clever design styles for a variety of body types.

Reasonably priced tailored clothing and accessories.

User friendly website for the fashionista on the go!

Want more information? Go to: eShakti Clothing and Accessories

Archipelago Botanicals: Mango Tangerine Soy Candle and Scented Diffuser

On a recent visit to Nordstrom department store, I encountered a collection of scented candles and diffusers for the home that was blogworthy to share with my readers.

Archipelago Botanicals soy candles and diffusers come in an array of scents.  Here is the collection line up: Agave Sage, Bamboo Teak, Bergamot Tobacco, Black Orchid, Burl Wood, Gardenia Tuberose, Jasmine Hibiscus, Lavender Spice, Mango Tangerine, Pineapple Ginger, Pink Grapefruit, Pomegranate Citrus, Tahitian Lime, Thai Apple, Verbena Basil, Wasabi Mint, and White Peach.


I took several pictures of the Mango Tangerine soy candle and it's diffuser.

Archipelago Mango Tangerine Soy Tester Candle, Nordstrom

Archipelago Botanicals Mango Tangerine Soy Candle & Scented Diffuser

Nicely boxed Archipelago Soy Candle

Want more information on Archipelago Botanicals products? Go to: Archipelago Botanicals Soy Candles
Curious about Archipelago diffusers? Check out Archipelago Signature Diffusers

BeautiControl: Warming Trend Green Tea Masque

BeautiControl makes a great product that cleans and moisturizes your skin.  The Warming Trend Green Tea Masque actually emits warmth upon contact with your skin.  I believe it is a great idea to consider adding this product to your normal skin care routine.

BeautiControl Warming Trend Green Tea Masque

For more information go to: BeautiControl Warming Trend Green Tea Masque

Happy Valentine's Day

Wishing Julie's Journeys blog readers a Happy Valentine's Day!

Dollhouse: Military Jacket

Are you looking for an affordable, stylish outwear jacket?  Consider the brand Dollhouse for your next purchase.  I found this Dollhouse black wool military jacket  at a discount retailer called Rugged Warehouse.

Dollhouse, Military Jacket

I purchased the coat a couple of seasons ago but you can find it online through other retailers.  I get fav reviews when I wear the jacket.  I really like the brass buttons, hot pink lining, and belt around the waist line.

Dollhouse Outerwear

Want more information about Dollhouse clothing go to: Dollhouse Clothing Outerwear

Curious about discount retailer Rugged Warehouse?  Take a look at: Rugged Wearhouse

 

Bath & Body Works: Bali Mango and Aruba Coconut Body Lotions

Bali Mango & Aruba Coconut Body Lotions

In the middle of winter, many people dream of taking a vacation on a exotic tropical island.  Frequently my mind conjures up images of gorgeous beach views and warm island breezes. 

Bath & Body Works offers a great collection of body lotions that can remind us of the islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific.  Pictured above you will find the body lotions, Bali Mango and Aruba Coconut.  

Can't take a vacation right now, treat yourself to a bottle of Bali Mango or Aruba Coconut body lotion.  The tropical scents will immediately transport you to a faraway seaside resort!
Want for more information:  Tropical Body Lotions at Bath & Body Works

Park City, Utah: Olive and Tweed

If you are in Park City and you like boutique shops, consider paying a visit to Olive and Tweed on 608 Main Street.

I bought this cute red coat with black and white polka dot lining by Kling.

Coat by Kling, Olive and Tweed, Park City

Kling Wool Coat, Olive and Tweed

Besides the fashionable lining, I particularly liked the coat's leather buttons.

Kling coat buttons, Olive and Tweed

Besides clothing, Olive and Tweed has great accessories too.  When on Main Street in Park City, check out Olive and Tweed.


Olive and Tweed
608 Main Street
Park City, Utah 84060
435-649-9392

Lush Body Butter Bar

A great way for your skin to combat cold, dry air is to use Lush's Body Butter Bar.

Lush Body Butter Bar and Tin

Lush products are made with natural ingredients and what I like about this product in particular, it is easy to apply.   The bar's ingredients naturally melt with your skin's body temperature.

Curious about Lush's product line?
Want more information? Go to Lush Body Butter Bar.

Park City, Utah: Cafe' Terigo

Cafe' Terigo

Exploring the town of Park City, a sales assistant from Flight Boutique, recommended that we eat at Cafe' Terigo.

Fight Boutique on Main Street, Park City

Since our stomachs were on right coast time, we were starved by the time we arrived to the Main Street area of Park City! Luckily for us, Cafe' Terigo wait staff was super attentive, the food was ordered and delivered to us very quickly.

We ordered a couple of entrees off the lunch menu.  My friend Sharon selected the grilled “veggie” sandwich with sweet onions, zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers and wild mushrooms on foccacia bread with local goat cheese and roasted red pepper aioli served with sweet potato chips. 

Veggie Sandwich, Cafe' Terigo

I picked the Terigo chicken salad of grilled chicken breast, sweet peppers, carrots, red onions and snow peas with a sweet house sesame dressing on a bed of mixed greens.

Terigo Chicken Salad

We, like the locals, enjoyed Cafe' Terigo!  Consider visiting Cafe' Terigo for lunch or dinner!
For more information:

Cafe' Terigo
424 Main Street
Park City, Utah  84060 435-645-9555 Cafe' Terigo

Park City, Utah: Sundance Film Festival Souvenirs

Having visited Park City, Utah over Martin Luther King weekend, we discovered that our hotel was the headquarters for the Sundance Film Festival.

Sundance Film Festival Headquarters, Marriott,  Park City, Utah 

According the the Sundance Institutes website the nonprofit organization's work supports the advancement of storytellers worldwide.  Celebrity Robert Redford founded the institute as a creative outlet for independent artists to create their original stories for the screen as well as stage. 

At our hotel, Marriott on 1895 Sidewinder Drive, a shop was open to purchase a couple of souvenirs.  My friend Sharon and I purchased these hologram bags and ceramic mugs at another location near Main Street in Park City.

Sundance Tote

Sundance Film Festival Coffee Mug

The film festival ends this weekend and if you can't make it there in person, go online: Sundance Film Festival

Park City, Utah: Deer Valley Resort

With the strange weather pattern we have had in 2012, Park City, Utah had about 40 inches of fallen snow compared to the 600 inches of last year.  A couple of months ago, my friend Sharon and I had planned a trip to visit to Utah over Martin Luther King weekend.  There was no way we were going to cancel this trip due to lack of snow!

It was recommended we check out Deer Valley Resort.  Luckily for us the resort has great snow making machines.  

Deer Valley Resort, Park City

We got an insider tip from Robert and Sheri who own local restaurants, Brittons and Wasatch Deli, to eat at the Silver Lake Lodge.  Sharon and I took an afternoon break and ate tasty turkey chili.  Positioned outside the lodge, were a sea of lounge chairs where skiers were sunning themselves.

Silver Lake Lodge, Park City

Deer Valley Resort has many neat amenities that most ski resorts do not include.  I welcomed seeing the complimentary tissues that could be snatched before loading the ski lift. I also used the holders for mittens, goggles and other ski gear found in the bathroom stalls.  Lastly, driving up to the front entrance, friendly attendants offered to help unload your vehicle's passengers and their skis. 

Deer Valley Resort

What I also liked about Deer Valley was that there are private residences positioned along the slopes on some of the runs.  The design of the architecture was stunning.

We got a chance to ski to the St. Regis and have drinks at the outside patio.   It was also recommended to have cocktails at Montage.  We made it to the St. Regis and will have to check out Montage's offerings on our next visit to Deer Valley.

Nonetheless, we still had a great time visiting Deer Valley, even with the absence of massive snow fall.  When in Park City, consider making a visit to Deer Valley!

Trails at Deer Valley Resort, Park City, Utah

Check out the webcams at Deer Valley Resort

Stormy Kromer: Stylish Wool Blend Caps

These Stormy Kromer hand-made caps come from the upper peninsula of Michigan are super fashionable and totally functional.  Here's the story about Stormy!

Stormy Kromer was a real person who played semi pro baseball and eventually became an engineer for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.  As Stormy leaned his head of the train, he lost many caps due to Mother Nature. In 1903, he asked his wife Ida, to modify an old baseball cap in a way to withstand windy weather.  Soon the other railroad workers wanted one of Stormy Kromer's caps for themselves.  That's when the business was born.

Stormy Kromer caps are made with six stitched panels and full cotton lining.  What I like about these caps is the patented ear band system.

Petal Pusher, Stormy Kromer

I purchased these Stormy Kromer's caps at the Park City Clothing Company on 558 Main Street, Park City, Utah.

Stormy Kromer

When in Park City visit:
Park City Clothing Company
558 Main Street
Park City, Utah  84060
(435) 649-8555
Park City Clothing Company 

Want to buy a great hat that is made in America? Go to Stormy Kromer Merchantile

Park City, Utah: St. Regis Apre's-ski

After a full day of skiing at Deer Valley, consider some apre's-ski at The St. Regis. Believe it or not you can actually ski from the Deer Valley slopes to the St. Regis luxury resort.

St. Regis at Deer Valley, Park City

The St Regis hotel chain has been known for their famous Bloody Mary cocktails.  Each resort has a signature blend.  Cale our stupendous server, asked if I liked spicy drinks, which I do. 

Bloody Mary at the St. Regis, Park City, Utah

The St. Regis in Park City's cocktail I ordered was made with Bloody Mary mix and fine oat-distilled Vodka 7000 from local High West Distillery-served with a touch of salt on the rim and finished with a Wasabi-Celery foam.  A pipette of cayenne and Worcester sauce added an additional kick and garnished the drink.

You don't have to ski to enjoy the St. Regis.  There was an alternative way to get to the resort, ride the funicular.


For more information: The St. Regis at Deer Valley

MAC: Paint Pot Peintures

MAC cosmetics line have always been a long time favorite.  I wanted to share with you a product that allows for eye shadow to remain on the eyelids without having to reapply.

Paint Pot Peintures is a great product that you can apply directly on the eyelid before you brush on your eye shadow.

MAC Paint Pot

 If you are looking for a neutral shade paint pot, consider "Painterly".

Painterly Paint Pot, MAC

Want more information about MAC Paint Pot Peintures?  Go to: MAC Paint Pot

New York, NY: 'inoteca

'inoteca, East Village, New York

After some online research, I decided to suggest that my friend Joan and I visit 'inoteca on 98 Rivington Street in the neighborhood of Soho in Manhattan.  

Our servers Randy and Tucker's service was expedient and friendly.  We were quickly served our Bellinis and Mimosa by Randy.

Bellini at 'inoteca

'inoteca Mimosa

This restaurant served a variety of small plates for patrons to sample.  We both started with the chicken, rosemary and arugula tramezzinis.

Chicken, Rosemary, and Arugula Tramezzinis

Still famished from all our walking, we decided to order an antipasti plate.

Antipasti Plate at 'inoteca

 Of course we had to end our meal with sweet desserts.

Lemon dessert

Nutella Panino

When in Soho, looking for a casual atmosphere for Italian small plates of food, try 'inoteca.

Sign posted at 'inoteca

'inoteca
98 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002
(212) 614-0473
Go to: 'inoteca

New York City Street Hats

On a balmy Saturday in January, I explored the island of Manhattan with my friend Joan. During this excursion we happened upon street vendors who sold a huge collection of hats.

Hats displayed on the streets of New York City!

 I saw many people walking around with hats that were inspired by animals.

Picture taken on the corner of 5th Avenue and 45th Street.  New York, NY

Popular hat worn in Manhattan.

I also thought these fur hats were quite entertaining and fashionable too!

Fur covered hat found on the streets of Manhattan.

If you choose to purchase items from street vendors, remember to negotiate a price that is agreeable with your budget!