Boy do I wish I had a garden cause if I did you’d better believe you’d find me at the Ozaukee Master Gardener’s Heirloom Plant and Herb Sale being held 9 a.m. till noon on May 23. Offering over 10,000 healthy, hardy plants including heirloom roses and vegetables along with the Midwest’s largest selection of 200 varieties of culinary, fragrant and ornamental herbs, this sale is so good it draws people from all over the state as well as Chicago. You’ll also find experts on hand to offer advice, a Bake Sale featuring herbal homemade baked goods, an Herbal Tea Bar and a Marketplace Shop stocked with gardening books and merchandise. Admission and parking is free. 12800 N. Lake Shore Dr., Mequon. Plant list and more info at ozaukeemastergardeners.org.
Get first dibs on the creamof the crop designer fashions, vintage treasures and brand name accessories often donated to Goodwill by shopping Retique, their new boutique during a Grand Opening celebration May 21 – 23. Shop Thursday 6 – 9 p.m. and get treated to makeup tips and a free beauty bag compliments of Blush at the Be Beautiful Bar. Stop in Friday between 6 and 9 p.m. for Chic Treats Night featuring a wine and cheese tasting by Javino and chocolates from Quality Candy or Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. when it’s all about Fashion, Flair & Hair as local fashion advisor Bjorn Nasset and stylists from Beauty on Water share plenty of the tricks of their trade.190 N. Broadway, 414-273-1797, amazinggoodwill.com.
I have to say, when I was first introduced of the timeless appeal of the Simon Pearce aesthetic, it pleased me no end that the renowned glass and pottery master behind these handcrafted treasures hails from Ireland, land of my forbearers. So it’s with a blend of Gallic and local civic pride, I’m happy to report that on May 28 George Watts celebrates the grand opening of the nation’s very first ‘shop within a shop’ Simon Pearce Gallery. Along with getting an eyeful of the distinctive collection of glassware, stoneware, dinnerware, pottery, lamps, throws and home accents created by American artisans working in the true tradition of fine European crafts, shoppers will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and beverages right up until 9 p.m. 761 N. Jefferson St., 414-290-5700, georgewatts.com.
Though Urban Accents Gallery recently closed its third Ward store, on May 23 it officially reopens in Bayshore sharing space with the new second location of the Stephanie Horne Boutique. Shoppers will find an inspiring combination of modern decorative and functional art alongside contemporary women’s fashion with a focus on jewelry and handbags. 5800 N. Bayshore Dr., 414-961-1662, stephaniehorne.com, ua-home.com.
On May 23 Sprout! teams up with the Funky Frog to host a sidewalk party that translates to a full day of fun for the kids with lots of activity, grab bags, balloons and popcorn along with great deals, raffles and giveaways for shoppers, including sample sales and significant markdowns on art & craft stuff, children’s fashions, and maternity wear. 320 E. Buffalo, 414-289-0844, sproutmilwaukee.com.
Working or aspiring models nine to sixty who want to network, get a better grasp of the world of print, video and commercials, create client comp cards or meet scouts from the Milwaukee and Chicago fashion industry can take advantage of free monthly two hour Model Casting Workshops offered by Michelle Cascio Photography. Their next one takes place on May 28 at Kenosha’s Southwest Library (7979 38th Ave.) and features Chicago fashion designer Anna Hovet addressing the ins and outs of runway modeling. For more info call 262-818-1860 or visit miyamichelle.com.
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Thru May 24at Fayes: No matter what the sleeve length or style, get $5 off each and every T-shirt purchased. Even those currently on sale! 1505 W. Mequon Rd., 262- 241-8386 & 18900 W. Bluemound Rd., 262- 432-0070, fayes123.com.
Thru May 31 at Vieux et Nouveau: The Spring Sale saves shoppers 25 percent off all dresses and careerwear in sizes 2 – 16/18. 1688 N. Franklin Pl., 414 – 287-9049, boutiquemilwaukee.com.
Currently at Miss Ruby: Whether dainty, bold or one of a kind, with any piece of the JoBead 2009 Bridal Jewelry Collection you purchase, 100 percent of all proceeds benefits Wellspring International. For more info visit the partnership page at wellspring.com. 522 N. Water, 414-755-2900, missrubyboutique.com.
