because every day is a Tiara Day

Girls Night Out!

2011-11-10T12:26:00.000-08:00

CALL YOUR GIRLFRIENDS
& Come out for Girls Night Out

NOVEMBER 17th 2011
6-9pm

It's going to be a fun party to thank all of our fabulous Tiara Day VIPS
As our thank you for all of the love and business you give us all year long-

we want to kick off your holiday shopping with our only annual storewide sale!

20% off everything in the store (even sale items)!
(except commissioned items and 10% off furniture and chandeliers)

* Swanky entertainment will be provided by the Dapper DJ!

* indulge in our offering of a chocolate buffet of sweets

*Sample our savory dips

* Sip our swanky signature cocktail

* 6 lucky ladies who enter our drawing will win one of these

Gift Certificates to Tiara Day ($10-$25 values)

Seda France Holiday Room Diffuser Gift Set ($65.00 value)

Seda France Candle ($25 value)

Tiara Day signature rhinestone tiara

Tiara Day signature apron
* The first 7 ladies to spend $50 or more will receive a hand poured Parisian blue candle of their choice! (retail value $18)

We can't wait till you see the fabulous vintage and indie designer jewelry, apparel, gift ideas, holiday decorating, and entertaining items we have in store for you this holiday season!
SALE prices are only valid during Girls Night Out, no exceptions!!!!

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And Girls Night Out continues on at our hip neighbors, Simply Beautiful Boutique and Alicia L Boutique. Each will also be offering merriment, refreshments, and Girls Night Out shopping specials!

Stars and Stripes Downtown!

2011-06-29T06:41:00.000-07:00

July 2nd, Frederick First Saturday offers a variety of All-American activities.
It's a perfect day for vintage and retro shopping!!
& shops downtown (including Tiara Day) entered to participate in a storefront merchandising competition. Come check us out! (Sneak Peek of 3 of our windows below)

For more information visit www.downtownfrederick.org

(http://www.downtownfrederick.org/)
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Tiara Day will be open until 9pm on First Saturday.

We are chock full of items red white and blue.... both vintage and new!

Note: Tiara Day will not be open on Monday, July 4th so that we may celebrate the holiday with our family!
Happy 4th of July to all!

May Fest & Mother's Day 2011!

2011-05-05T14:52:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend
with Mayfest in Downtown Frederick
on Saturday, May 7th!
Come enjoy exhibit openings, guest artists and extended shopping hours throughout downtown on first Saturday night

to download a Mayfest/First Saturday brochure, visit http://www.downtownfrederick.org/

3 Lucky winners will be drawn
in our Mayfest Raffle 11am-5pm on Saturday!
Enter Tiara Day's drawing with any purchase for your chance to win a
1) Rhubarb & Anju Pear Seda France diffuser ($65 retail),
2) Seda France Russian Peony Candle ($30 retail)
3) $25 gift certificate to Tiara Day!
Winners will be picked at 5pm--you do not need to be present to win
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April First Saturday - Egg-stravaganza

2011-03-31T14:16:00.000-07:00

April First Saturday - Egg-stravaganza

Saturday, April 2nd, 5 - 9pm

Participate in Downtown Frederick's egg-cellent events this First Saturday!

Take part in the Downtown Egg Hunt to win a $50 Downtown Frederick Gift Card

Meet the Easter bunny who will be wandering through Downtown Frederick - bring your cameras to nab a quick photo

Children can bring a basket and gather candy from participating businesses throughout downtown

Also enjoy guest artists, live entertainment, gallery openings and special activities.
For more info check out downtown frederick

A Downtown Girls Night Out

2011-03-13T08:29:00.000-07:00

What: Girl's Night Out
When: March 24th 6-9pm
Where: Tiara Day

Enjoy a "Pink Buffet" while sipping our signature raspberry champagne punch while shopping our exclusive 15% off sale. And, all customers who make a purchase are entered in a drawing to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Tiara Day as well as other fab gifts!

And, it gets even better

Tiara Day has teamed up with 3 other fabulous downtown boutiques for this evening
Velvet Lounge, Venus on the Half Shell, and Silk and Burlap
for this exclusive Girls' Night Out shopping event.
So, leave those boys at home and come out for this event.
It won't disappoint!

Each shop will have there own signature cocktails and treats,
exclusive sales and we provide a limo to shuttle you and your gal pals between the shops on North Market St. and East Patrick St.

This event is only open to the first 150 people who buy a ticket.

For more info and to buy your ticket online click here: Girls Night Out

All ticket sales benefit Frederick's Heartly House

La Petite Marmoset: Ladies Who Brunch

2011-03-07T12:04:00.000-08:00

So excited to have made the fabulous fashion blog La Petite Marmoset
Check it out: (we are the last entry--she called Tiara Day shopping Dessert"--Love it!)
La Petite Marmoset: Ladies Who Brunch: "A group of girlfriends and I have a monthly 'Ladies Who Brunch' meetup-- basically an excuse to stuff our faces full of amazing breakfast fo..."

It's the Luck of the Draw

2011-03-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

try your hand at Black Jack
during Casino Night in Downtown Frederick's First Saturday Event!
Saturday, March 5th 5-9pm.
Make a purchase at Tiara Day and other participating shops and
receive a playing card. Collect at least two cards and enter a raffle with a chance to win a $250.00 Downtown Frederick gift card.

Enjoy an evening of exhibit openings, guest artists
& live entertainment designed to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick.
More than 80 shops, galleries and restaurants are open late.
for more info click here

OMG It's Fire in Ice & Our Annual Winter Clearance SALE

2011-02-01T10:28:00.000-08:00

FIRE IN ICE

Feb 5th 5-9pm
&
Our annual Store Wide Clearance SALE

Feb. 5th 11am -9pm.
come out and shop our annual winter clearance sale 11am-9pm
(everything in the store is on sale (except commissioned pieces)
&
from 5-9pm in downtown Frederick view ice sculptures, a LIVE ice carving demonstration, an interactive ice playground, enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallow roasting stations,
&
ALL the shops downtown stay open late!!!
What a great way to spend the first Saturday in February!

We Made The News!

2010-12-03T20:11:00.000-08:00

Check it out here

And, Holiday Recipe Tour

2010-12-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

AND
come out for
Downtown Frederick's
December First Saturday - A Holiday Recipe Tour Saturday, December 4th, 5 - 9pm

Take a delicious tour of Downtown Frederick during the December First Saturday…
*Collect holiday recipes from your favorite Downtown Frederick merchants throughout the evening!
(Tiara Day will be sharing our recipe for Coconut CAKE! )
It is Deelish and so easy to make !

Enjoy
carriage rides around town
free hot cocoa
Gingerbread Houses on display throughout downtown
Holiday music and carolers throughout downtown

Stores will stay open late till 9pm
so come out for shopping and merriment!
& remember

*Free parking on the street & in all 4 garages every Saturday and Sunday in downtown Frederick until New Year's Day!

Holiday Open House!

2010-12-02T12:08:00.001-08:00

Tiara Day's Holiday Open House
11am-9pm December 4th
Enjoy holiday shopping and sweet treats galore!

the Tiara Day elves are busily stocking the shelves with more new merchandise
--both vintage, handmade and exclusive to Tiara Day.
New arrivals include:

*Another box full of Vintage Christmas decorations right from the home of a collector we regularly buy from

*A new delivery of handmade jewelry by our designer friend, Mariana. We were up late last night pricing and displaying these too die for handmade creations. We can't stop ooohing and aaahhing over each and every piece she brought us.

*Wait until you see the newest vintage jewelry finds and vintage evening bags that arrived last night at the shop!!!!

**Great hostess gifts and stocking stuffers including

* Delicious handmade marshmallows
* hot pepper jelly
*fabulous regular and salted caramels
*delicious chocolate raspberry spread
* lemon curd
*cranberry walnut jam
all made locally here in Maryland!!!

Forget the Mall la la la la

2010-11-24T05:04:00.000-08:00

Forget the Mall la la la la on Black Friday

&

come out for Frosty Friday in Historic Downtown Frederick

Enjoy Shopping & Merriment 9am-9pm

At Tiara Day
the Early Bird gets a discount and a chance to enter our drawing !

From 9am -11 am receive 10% off your entire purchase and be entered in a drawing.
Four lucky customers will be chosen to win gift certifificates and store merchandise!
Drawing will take place at 11:30!

For more information on Frosty Friday click here

Girl's Night Out!!!

2010-11-16T14:16:00.000-08:00

You are invited
to a
Girl's Night Out
&
Private Shopping Party
with Tiara Day Boutique

As a thank you

to our fabulously glamorous customers
Tiara Day is offering our only STOREWIDE SALE of the year!

When: This Thursday, November 18th 6-9pm
Where: Tiara Day Boutique
Why:to thank our fabulously glamorous customers

Bring your girlfriends out to enjoy
*champagne and wine
*savory appetizers
*pumpkin chiffon dessert dip
*white chocolate raspberry dessert dip
* scrumptious cookies and treats
&
enter our drawing to win gift certificates and store merchandise

Then continue on to the party and private shopping events at our neighbors
Alicia L Boutique
& Simply Beautiful Boutique

November First Saturday Open House!!!!!

2010-11-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

November First Saturday

A Downtown Open House
Saturday, November 6, 2010
5 - 9pm
The evening will get you in the mood for the holidays!
Shops will be open till 9pm!

Tiara Day will be unveiling our collection of
vintage and retro holiday decor
vintage party and cocktail dresses
vintage rhinestone jewelry
handmade accessories and jewelry
hand poured soy candles
& and lots other gift ideas galore!
Many of our "new" items are by local and indie designers!
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Featured here is a a 1950's green party dress modeled by the fabulous Miss Amethyst! You'll be the belle of the holiday ball in this dress!
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As an independent Frederick retailer, Tiara Day is a proud supporter of The 3/50 Project .

We hope you will be too.
As a local retailer we are committed to selling products with a vintage flair from local and indie designers as well as authentic vintage and antique treasures.

Please accept our apology

2010-09-28T07:59:00.000-07:00

We will be closed on Wednesday, September 29th while we are away on a buying trip --it's the only day the collector- who is opening her vintage Christmas collectibles to us-- as well as her vintage hat and jewelry collection in WVA--- is available to meet.
We are sorry for the inconvenience. But we don't think you will be disappointed with the fabulous goods we bring back.
We will reopen on Thursday!

Paris in Frederick??????

2010-08-31T16:29:00.000-07:00

Oui Oui
at Tiara Day

It's September First Saturday in downtown Frederick
Travel Around the World in 15 Blocks
Saturday, September 4, 2010
5 - 9pm
Go around the world in Downtown Frederick on Saturday, September 4th from 5 - 9pm. First Saturday "tourists" can get their passport stamped at participating First Saturday locations. "Tourists" who complete their passports that evening can enter to win a Downtown Frederick Gift Card - redeemable at over 150 downtown shops, restaurants and more!

Tiara Day will be "France" of course, dahlings!
Drop by Tiara Day Boutique for our newest arrivals of vintage finds for fall, french and parisian inspired designs and enjoy a sip of champagne!

We will also be having a live model in our front window showcasing vintage fashions! You won't want to miss this!!!!!

Click here to dowload a First Saturday brochure

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

2010-08-09T13:03:00.000-07:00

We are so honored to be featured in the Frederick News Post! We just want to thank all our fabulously glamorous friends and fans for helping to make our Frederick Location a smashing success!
Check the article out here
The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

The Dog Days of Summer

2010-08-06T05:31:00.000-07:00

It's the Dog Days of Summer! (Literally, it is)!

on First Saturday, August 7th in downt0wn Frederick!

Shop till you drop

at dog-friendly stores throughout downtown with late night extended shopping hours

Tiara Day will honor our furry friends with free dog treats in the shop and a portion of our profits for this evening will go to The Animal Welfare League of Frederick County - a no kill organization

Other activities downtown this evening
*Dress your pup to the nines for Dog Costume Contests.
*Take a pet portrait at the My Dog's Diggin' Downtown Photo Booth
*cool off at the Wet & Woof Chilling Zone.
*Humans can cool off with Flying Dog Beer
*stop by Yappy Hour from 8 - 9pm.

Red, White and Blue- Vintage & New

2010-07-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

You are invited to the July 3rd, "A Great American Main Street" First Saturday from 5-9pm. Throughout Historic Downtown Frederick will be old-fashioned games including a dunking tank on North Market St, live music, candlelight ghost tours and......shops stay open late.

Tiara Day will be open until 9pm on First Saturday. We are chock full of items red white and blue...both vintage and new

For more information visit http://e2ma.net/go/6716563538/208238465/214253287/21785/goto:http://www.downtownfrederick.org/

As a thank you to our loyal Tiara Day girlfriends we are offering 10% off anything in the shop that is red, white,or blue on First Saturday .....but only when you mention this offer on First Saturday (does not apply to previous purchases or custom orders)
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As we gather to celebrate our Independence Day with family and friends please remember to raise your cosmo and your tiara to all the brave soldiers past and present protecting our freedom!

Celebrate May 1st in downtown Frederick!

2010-04-27T11:52:00.000-07:00

Celebrate Spring with two great events in Downtown Frederick on Saturday, May 1st!

Mayfest, 10am - 5pm

*Build-a-Bouquet - Collect flowers and Spring Things at participating merchant locations and go home with a beautiful springtime bouquet!

*Children's Activities - Decorate-a-Visor, Make-Your-Own-Flowers, Daisy Chains, decorate a flowerpot photo frame, and more!

*May Baskets! View and bid on decorated May Baskets reflecting the spirit of downtown merchants
(stop by the shop and bid on Tiara Day's basket full of girly girl fun)

*Sidewalk Chalk Art - View beautiful works of art created by local art students on the sidewalks
*Live Music, entertainment and more throughout the day!

May First Saturday, 5pm - 9pm

*Live music featuring the country sounds of the Jenny Leigh Band; First Saturday newcomer, Sahffi; the singer-songwriter stylings of Jonah Sea Knight; and the whimsical sounds of Rick Hill!
* Exhibit openings, guest artists and extended shopping hours to showcase the best of Downtown Frederick!

*Free samples of the Downtowner Sandwich, 5 - 7pm, The Market Bagel & Deli, 36 S Market Street, while supplies last. Celebrate Downtown Frederick Partnership's 20th Anniversary with a bite of this delicious sandwich created by The Market Bagel & Deli. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Downtowner Sandwich during the month of May will benefit the Partnership.

For more information and to download a Mayfest/First Saturday brochure, visit www.downtownfrederick.org

Tiara Day Photo Contest

2010-04-07T23:07:00.000-07:00

We have exciting news for all you Tiara Day Divas!

The Downtown Frederick Partnership is holding a Photo Contest through April 25th!

Simply buy something in Downtown Frederick.

Take a picture of your purchase with the "Get It Downtown Logo"
Post your pic at http://www.getitdowntown.org/

The most creative entry will win a $50 Downtown Frederick Gift Card and see your picture in an upcoming Downtown Frederick Partnership Ad.

To sweeten the deal*******we are also offering a $50 Tiara Day gift certificate if your entry is chosen using a Tiara Day purchase.

You can download the "Get it Downtown Logo" at http://www.getitdowntown.org/ or stop by the shop for a Get it Downtown sticker.

Win a $100 Downtown Frederick Gift Card

2010-03-27T06:13:00.000-07:00

Don't miss your chance to win a $100 Downtown Frederick Gift Card

from

Accessories of Old, Alicia L., Simply Beautiful Boutique and Tiara Day (145-153 N. Market St)

Shop at all four stores and purchase from two during the Downtown Frederick's April 3rd First Saturday EGGSTRAVAGANZA

and you are entered to win.

Only one winner will be chosen.

The Contest begins at 5pm on April 3rd and ends at 9pm. Winner will be chosen at 9pm.

For all the fun details about Downtown Frederick's first Saturday EGGSTRAVAGANZA

click here http://downtownfrederick.org/

Yes, we have finally entered 2010!

2010-03-05T04:58:00.001-08:00

We are excited to announce that you can now connect with Tiara Day on facebook!

Stay up to date on the latest and greatest new vintage arrivals, featured indie designers, behind the scene pictures and info on Tiara Day events and of course, special promotions for Facebook fans!

Become a fan here

Spring Has Sprung!

2010-03-05T04:43:00.000-08:00

Spring Has Sprung

At Tiara Day Boutique!

Fresh new arrivals of vintage St. Patty's, Easter and Spring decor

new indie designers tees and jewelry

and the newest designs of romantic, french inspired luxury linens from Pom Pom Home --ooh la la!

We have been unloading truck loads and boxes of fabulous spring must-haves just in time for Downtown Frederick's March 6th First Saturday!

All the shops stay open till 9pm on First Saturday!

Postponed --Fire in Ice

2010-02-04T11:31:00.000-08:00

Fire In Ice First Saturday has been Moved to Feb 13th 5-9pm!!!

Join our e-mail list for the latest updates & happenings at Tiara Day and downtown Frederick!

Due to the approaching blizzard we have decided to postpone the Fire In Ice First Saturday.
This popular event will now be held on Feb. 13th from 5-9pm.

So mark your calendars to come out and enjoy ice sculptures, a LIVE ice carving demonstration, an interactive ice playground, Free hot Cocoa and marshmallow roasting stations, carriage rides, live music and many other activities.
And all the shops downtown stay open late and offer treats and drinks. What a great way to spend Valentine's Day weekend!

Head Over Heels for Valentine's Day!

2010-02-03T15:08:00.000-08:00

Here at Tiara Day we are head over heels for Valentine's Day!

Take a peek at our window's as we get ready for this Saturday's
Fire in Ice event!--

at last.....info on our new location

2009-09-15T18:12:00.000-07:00

Tiara Day Boutique
is NOW OPEN
for business in downtown Frederick!
Here's the scoop

We are open Thurs. 11-5
Friday and Saturday 11-7
and Sunday 12-5
other times by appointment or chance!

We are located at 153 N. Market St.
historic downtown Frederick, MD 21701
301-694-4911

The shop is located on the corner of N. Market and W. 2nd street
There is metered street parking or a very close by Parking Garage on
E. Church St. next to the Visitors Center

Parking in the garage is $1 on Saturdays and free on Sundays.
Frederick is a great place to visit with tons of great restaurants, great independent shops and boutiques and is very dog friendly for those of you who have pooches!

Here are some pics of the shop and merchandise available!!!!

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Have you heard the news?

2009-06-14T01:48:00.000-07:00

so, girlfriends, have you heard the news???

Yes, it's true!

Tiara Day is moving

to market street

in historic downtown Frederick, Maryland

scheduled to open August/September

details and updates on the fabulous new spot will be forthcoming but feel free to e-mail me indulge@tiaraday with questions

In Honor of our Mothers

2009-05-08T04:35:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is May 10th
&
Momma Needs a Day off
In honor of all our mother's we have extended our SALE of 20% off everything in the store through Mother's Day

MARCH MADNESS

2009-03-01T14:17:00.001-08:00

Well, here in the DC Metro area March is certainly coming in like a lion. We are on the cusp of spring and we are going to get 6"-12" of snow. I'm done with winter it has served its purpose (which is mostly to remind me how much I really do love the other seasons)

As I was trying to fight the winter blues I came across a nice surprise awaiting me in my inbox. A dear customer, "Rachel from California" sent me pictures of herself modeling fabulous hats She purchased at Tiara Day. I just love to see when the vintage treasures I gather for the shop go to someone who truly appreciates the beauty and story that they tell. She looks absolutely divine wearing these and demonstrates how fun and modern a vintage accessory truly can be. ---She cheered me right out of my winter doldrums. So thank you Rachel!!!!!!

--And-wait till you get a look at all my new spring vintage hats and accessories that will be filling the shop in the next few weeks. I get giddy thinking about all of it. pics to come.....

Sweetheart SALE

2009-02-05T13:38:00.001-08:00

Sweetheart SALE

February 6 & 7th 10-5pm
February 8th 11-5pm

Come shop for
Sweet Finds & Sweet Deals
& enjoy Sweet Treats!!!!

select vintage & new clothing 50% off
*
select jewelry 50% off
*
all furniture 20% off

all scarves 50% off

select handbags 50% off
*
all in stock luxury washable Bella Notte linens 30% off
*
all vintage kitchen glassware 25% off
*
all furniture 20% off
*
all vintage umbrellas 50% off
*
all in-stock candles 25% off
*
select vintage and new hats 50% off
*
All new valentine's decor 30% off
*
all vintage valentine's decor 20% off
*
Everything else in the store--20% off

(excludes custom orders, items not in stock, previous purchases, custom tutu's and their coordinating tops, and items already marked down)

Joyeux Noel

2008-12-23T13:35:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Best Wishes to all for a Joyful 2009!!!

shame on me!!!!

2008-12-10T06:22:00.000-08:00

Shame on me for being so behind on blogging. I just don't know where the time has gone. I have been so busy with the holidays and LIFE that I have been remiss in posting photos and updates...I hope Santa isn't watching. --So here are some of my latest shop photos.

The shop has been decked out for christmas--with a wide range of vintage items from the 20-60's with lots of kitsch! Just check out those red vintage bells-wonder who they once belonged to?

I just love this "new"winter snow angel doll -I displayed her on the cutest aqua (don't you just love the color aqua?) vintage fence!!!!

this is one of my favorite white feather trees covered in handmade birds which have real vintage millinery feathers and are encased in german glass glitter--yes, glitter does make everything better!

I jut love vintage books--look at these two finds. The pictures are just exquisite in the Christmas Gems, a book from the turn of last century and a darling Christmas cookbook--I just love old cookbooks--I love to read them and sometimes you can find the best recipes in them. -

More pics to come........

forget the Mall la la la la

2008-11-19T15:58:00.001-08:00

You're invited.....
Tiara Day's Holiday Open House
November 22 10-5
November 23 11-5

Take 20% off everything in the store
(excluding prior purchases and custom orders)

so forget the mall la la la la and come out for sweet treats,good cheer, and fabulous gifts both vintage and new including
stocking stuffers* holiday candles* hostess gifts* vintage and new holiday decor * ornaments* jewelry* swanky cool handbags and scarves* hats* note cards* funky cool calendars* furniture* vintage party dresses (perfect for new year's) * and many different gifts under $30.00

Halloween soiree pictures

2008-11-01T17:53:00.000-07:00

the witch is in and so is more merchandise....

2008-09-20T00:37:00.000-07:00

I love seasonal door mats--lucky for me I have a front, side, and back door to my house-- so I don't have to limit myself to just one design each season. These blew out quickly --I only have 2 left in the store. Note to self.... order more next year....

You'll be the pumpkin queen in this 1950's tulle dress --i couldn't resist putting the vintage doll wearing almost the same dress on top --she's like the icing on the cake

Ms. Gloth glam herself with a wickedly cool spider veil head piece
I just love holiday greetings cards. Here is just one sample of the many cool hallow's eve cards I have in stock. My friend Erin always sends me the most fabulous cards every holiday--she inspires me -I want to do that for all my friends because I know how much I look forward to getting hers -and to top it off she embellishes the envelopes with glitter and wonderful stamped images. It is such a treat to arrive home to my mail box to find one of her beautiful envelopes waiting for me when I come home after a day of reading and sending e-mail. She inspires me....

I am in love with these mini goth glam tea light holders & etched glass goth candles in black spice scent--I just love the candelabra and lady on the etched glass candles

this year's look was inspired by edward gorey and tim burton--2 of my all time favorite creatives

The witching queen herself

unveiling pictures from the Glamorween's file

2008-09-16T18:27:00.000-07:00

Anyone who knows me --knows that Halloween is my most favorite holiday! I shop for Halloween 365 days a year--anything vintage and/or glam goth--and I am all over it.

As promised-- to all those that have been e-mailing and calling to see our newest Halloween merchandise-- I finally have had the chance to upload pictures.

i will start with our newest merchandise and Halloween display--all available for purchase. If there is something you want just shoot me an e-mail or call--if you are in town stop by.

I will keep adding new pictures this week and will post pictures from our Halloween party last year since I have had so many requests to see pictures of our "beauty pageant contestants gone awry" contest....so here goes it

a poem for all girlfriends

2008-09-09T13:10:00.000-07:00

My friend Joyce forwarded this poem to me today by Maya Angelou. I am quite familiar with it being a lover of poetry --and have even had the remarkable opportunity to hear Maya Angelou read it aloud at a poetry reading she gave while I was a student at Towson State.
My wish is for all my girlfriends to live out the words of this poem.
I know as an over achiever I often have to remind myself of the last line

'MAYA ANGELOU'S'
BEST POEM EVER

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
one friend who always makes her laugh.. and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a feeling of control over her destiny..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW....
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...be it to her best friend's kitchen table..or a charming inn in the woods....when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...and a year...

and even more merchandise

2008-07-19T00:04:00.000-07:00

and more----

2008-07-18T00:05:00.000-07:00

and more pics of merchandise

2008-07-17T04:47:00.001-07:00

small glitch--finally new arrivals

2008-07-16T06:04:00.001-07:00

As promised over a week ago--pictures of new arrivals. I had a small technical glitch uploading pictures--but alas--they are here. More to follow soon*****

Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-01T08:31:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy Independence Day and to say how thankful I am to be an American.

The shop will be closed on Friday, July 4th (we will reopen on July 5th) to celebrate our nation's birthday!!!! I hope you have a fabulous time where ever you choose to spend the holiday --with family, friends, away or at home.

We have lots of new treasures just recently added to the shop. I will upload the pictures tonight.

Boutique of the Week!

2008-06-15T03:30:00.000-07:00

Tiara Day is going to be the featured Boutique on http://www.boutiqueoftheweek.com/! We are slated to be featured June15-21st!!! This is a new exciting website dedicated to featuring fabulous boutiques around the country. We are so honored to have been chosen. Make sure to check it out and sign up to be on their listserv so you'll be the first to discover swanky cool boutiques and on-line stores!

Mark your calendar! Brocante Market June 21-22

2008-06-11T06:12:00.000-07:00

Tiara Day will be hosting our
1st Brocante Market
date:June 21 & 22nd. rain date: June 28-29
time:10am-5pm
place: Tiara Day's parking lot

What's a Brocante market???

brocante. n. 1 a roving flea market street fair that sells antiques and uniques. 2. A popular french activity and weekend occurrence in Paris

Tiara Day will be set up with great deals in our parking lot! --on items we want to move on --some stuff has never been in our store

We are also excited to announce that "By Jilian" will be set up selling her fabulous vintage wares. She closed up shop a little over a year ago but still has oodles of inventory left to sell. Makes my heart pitter patter to think about all the treasures she will have to sell.

No early birds please--we will need all the time in the morning to set up the parking lot!

Remember bring cash! Items outside are cash only!

New arrivals

2008-05-26T04:59:00.000-07:00

I am on holiday starting today -as I sit typing this post-- How apropos my husband would say! A shop keeper that never stops. I can't help myself. but I promised myself - My holiday starts after this post! I so need a holiday.
Where will I go on my holiday?
Home!
I will be spending a week working on projects around the house--to some I know it doesn't sound like much of a holiday--but it suits me jut fine for the present time. I have stuff I want to do around the house that never seems to get done--I'm so looking forward to this.

If you stop by the shop this week my dear mother, Michele, will be reigning the throne at Tiara Day. Stop by and say Hi--she is such a wonderful gal--a girl couldn't ask for a better mother!
Before I "leave" for holiday I wanted to makes sure I posted pics of fabulous finds that we just unloaded in the store. I recently have been on some awesome buying trips.

Bethesda Magazine

2008-04-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

Check out the May/June issue of Bethesda Magazine ! Tiara Day is featured in the Women in Business profile section. I have already gotten lots of calls from ladies who said they didn't know about Tiara Day Boutique.
I know-- we are a little off the beaten path--but thankfully in this past year and 1/2 word has spread like wildfire about the shop and I have quite a loyal customer following. But almost every week we have more and more newbies discovering us. Yippee!!! There is always room for more girlfriends--and I have the shop stocked with furniture and fresh spring decor, clothing and accessories. Last weekend things were flying out the door--making room for more really swanky finds.

Well, back to Bethesda magazine---This is one of my favorite issues--the Restaurant guide! Two of my favorite restaurants in the area are Addies in Rockville and Black Market Bistro in Garrett Park-- owned by Tiara Day customers and friends Barbara & Jeff Black. Delicious!!! I highly recommend both of these. Tell them Tiara Day sent you---I have been known on many an occasion to wear my tiara out to dinner at Addies.

Also, my friend and talented local jewelry designer, Susan Hood, has one of her vintage inspired french charm necklaces --made exclusively for Tiara Day --- pictured on page 54 of Bethesda Magazine in the Mother's Day gift guide.--Way to go Susan!!!!!

Advocacy

2008-04-15T08:34:00.000-07:00

I have been involved in the Victim's Rights field for over 10 years. Fashion, furnishing and philanthropy are my passions. The mission for my shop is to not only sell pretty old things & funky new designs by new and upcoming designers but to provide an inspiring and empowering environment for my fellow girlfriends.

I hope to accomplish this through raising awareness of issues that affect all of us--specifically domestic violence and sexual assault. This is an issue that affects each and everyone of us whether directly or indirectly. We all have grandmothers, mothers, sisters, daughters, girlfriends (not to forget the boys in our lives) that have or will have been touched by domestic violence or sexual assault in some way. These are hidden crimes that affect people from all walks of life. You don't know how many women I have gotten to know over the past year in my shop who have opened up and shared their own stories of abuse. It is so prevalent.

I feel this is how I can give back to the community and give a voice to victims. I am not trying to preach to anyone --just raise awareness--because knowledge is the ultimate power!

April 13th-19th is National Crime Victim's Awareness Week.

In my shop I will be selling purple domestic violence bracelets for $3.00 each with 100% of the proceeds going to http://www.g-s-j.org/rttv.htm.

Here are some other ways to get involved:

1) donate bath and body goods and gently worn clothing to local domestic violence shelters

2) shop owners--you can donate damaged or out of season inventory to local shelters --we have all over bought or bought a dud now and then for the store --and it's a tax right off--Yippee!!!

3) volunteer with a local non-profit or volunteer as a court companion to victims seeking protective/restraining orders

Good places to find information on how to get involved

http://www.ncadv.org/

http://www.rainn.org/

http://www.tahirih.org/

in Maryland:

www.mnadv.org/

http://www.mcasa.org/

http://www.g-s-j.org/rttv.htm

Speak up for all the girlfriends out in the world who have lost their voices!

a shop is born

2008-04-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

The big day! Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting!

I have been in my current storefront location since September 2006!
It's hard to believe that it has been a year and a half.
Being a a shop owner and designer is a ton of work.
And I love every minute of it.
I eat, sleep, & dream about it.
This is my passion, my whole being.
I will share a glimpse of my shop with you through pictures taken over the last year.

That is my shop! Thanks for looking.
And a big THANKS to all my "girlfriends" (and of course, the boy shoppers too) for making my first year and a half such a fabulous success!!!

Addicted

2008-03-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

My friend Joyce and I have a problem. We are addicts. We are addicted to milk chocolate Cadbury mini eggs. They only come out during the Easter season and therefore it is our excuse to stock up on bags and gorge because we only get them once a year, right?

We decided today after breaking into our last 19 oz. bag (oh, yes, the big 19oz bag) that we have a problem. As we were letting the crisp little shells melt away to reveal the creamiest milk chocolate in our mouths-we questioned, "would we eat as many as we do if they were available all year"? We aren't quite sure--although we thought we probably would-- But since they aren't --we had better buy a few more bags since Easter will be over this weekend.

Have a Happy Easter!!

just in

2008-03-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited about these new charm necklaces made especially for Tiara Day by local Maryland jewelry designer, Susan Hood. She is so talented--well you can see for yourself.
Each necklace is unique and reasonably priced at just $39.00
What a wonderful and unique gift for a friend or --yourself. I firmly believe in giving myself gifts. I always pick just the right thing!

Finally!

2008-02-26T11:51:00.000-08:00

Okay...so I'm FINALLY hopping on the blog band wagon! This is something I should have done ages ago. I kept putting it off for this or that reason. Maybe I was afraid I wouldn't have anything to say--which every member of my family would find quite hard to believe....

So here I am taking that first step into the unknown world of blogging. Funny, I came across a quote from Mark Twain today that gave me that nudge we all need now and then to move forward "the secret to getting ahead is getting started." Well, I'm getting started!

I truly am quite excited to share my passions, dreams, adventures, and misdaventures (hopefully not too many of those) as a shop owner. I hope this site serves not only to showcase happenings in my shop "Tiara Day" but also as a sounding board to other entrepreneurs, designers, and girlfriends who are looking to share ideas and inspirations.