5 unique finds at Wellesley Marketplace

Wellesley woman almost upstages Elton John

Wellesley Business Buzz: Campbell Supply closes after long run; Pop91 is back in Wellesley Square

Wellesley’s own Wonder Woman Carol Chaoui raises awareness and funds at Vintage Vogue

Shopper’s Corner is open at Schofield School in Wellesley

Beyond Wellesley: The Downton Abbey exhibit at The Castle in Boston

Wellesley Square Mom’s Day Out event is September 13-14

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Campbell Supply closes after long run

Pop91 is back in Wellesley Square

November 19, 2019 by admin Leave a Comment

SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club’s Wellesley Marketplace will host the 43rd Annual Wellesley Marketplace on Saturday, November 23rd at Wellesley High School, 50 Rice St. Open from 9am – 4pm, Marketplace is an annual retail favorite for those seeking unique holiday gifts for family and friends. With over 240 vendors and artisans from New England and further afield, it’s the perfect way to cross off plenty of items on your holiday shopping list, with style.

Be the first to gain access to shopping when the doors open at 9am. Only those with premium admission may shop from 9am – 10am. Then stay to shop until 4pm. Your Premium Admission ticket is good for entry at any time during the day. Please note that these tickets are only available for purchase in advance of the event. No child/senior discounts. Premium Admission tickets are $20 each and are available online now.

Shop anytime between 10am – 4pm. General Admission tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event. General Admission tickets are $15 each and are available online now.

Shop anytime between 10am – 4pm. Senior/Student General Admission tickets are also available at the door on the day of the event. Senior/Student General Admission tickets are $5 each and are available online now.

Here are 5 unique finds to be had from Wellesley Marketplace merchants:

Fishaye Trading Co., Natick — Maroon striped bass print by longtime Marketplace-favorite Fishaye Trading Company. Fishaye creates Gyotaku fish prints from real fish to create stylish and functional art for the coastal home. Fisherman-artist John Doherty of Natick catches all of his own fish by rod and reel right here in the USA.

Dean's Sweets — Dean’sSweets of Portland, Maine, crafts little snowmen in dark, white, and milk chocolate. Dean’sSweets combines the highest quality chocolate with the best of local ingredients! All natural and always nut-free.

Liza Curtis Studio of Natick is new to Marketplace this year. Inspired by the ocean and fusing stained glass, 22k-gold, resin and stoneware clay, Liza Curtis “makes pots with love in small batches.” And it’s all food-safe!

WHJWC Marketplace, Wellesley — In this tide clock created by Tidepieces of Westport, Conn., a whimsical sandcastle is revealed as the tide recedes, along with its resident crab. Artist Alan Winick designs and builds more than 70 tide clocks in which sea level changes to match the actual local tide. The images are from original watercolor paintings.

November 18, 2019 by Bob Brown 5 Comments

Leave it to Wellesley fashionista Lynne Smith to stand out even at an Elton John show.

The Wellesley resident and her husband Gary attended the performer’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road concert at the garden in Boston over the weekend.

Lynne, known around these parts as well as at sports venues for her Red Sox and other get-ups, got all sparkly for Sir Elton.

lynne smith elton john — Lynne Smith: Wellesley’s Rocket Woman

“When we got to the garden I put my hat on and these 2 woman were working the VIP table and gave Gary and I wrist bands to go on the floor for the last 8 songs” she says. “We were right in front of the stage. It was pretty COOL. I love Elton and think he is an incredible performer. I’m waiting to get his book from the library.”

It pays to be stylin’…

elton john up close — Up close to Elton John (photo via Lynne Smith)

November 4, 2019 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

This week’s Wellesley Business Buzz is sponsored by Wellesley Transportation. Owned and operated by Thomas Shinnick since 1995, Wellesley Transportation, formerly known as College Taxi, has been proudly serving Wellesley and the surrounding communities for over 100 years. Originally established in 1912, Wellesley Transportation provides on-time airport, local and long-distance transportation in luxury vehicles. For reservations, call or text 781-235-2200.

Here’s our round-up of the latest Wellesley, Mass., business news:

Campbell Supply Co. is one of those relatively rare Wellesley businesses that’s been around for decades but that few people in town probably knew. The business is at 26 Washington St. in lower falls behind Taylor Rental.

Molly Campbell Palmer posted on Instagram about the shutdown of the business, started by her Italian immigrant grandfather and run later by her dad and his brothers. She and her brother worked there, too, at one time. Campbell Supplies might not have been “glamorous,” but it has helped many people keep their private and commercial vehicles running over the years.

Shopping collective Pop91 returns for the next couple of months at 91 Central St., Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm. The seasonal collaborative features 5 local- and women-owned businesses, with other rotating in.

Anchor Businesses:

Curated—Home and personal accessories

Details & Goods—Women’s capsule clothing collection representing well-known and unusual designers. Based out of Hingham and Osterville

Perennial Designs—Permanent botanicals featuring cash-and-carry and custom designs.

The Bar Top Shop—Vintage and rare barware

Papers & Presents—Monogrammed and personalized stationery and gifts

Got tips on business openings, closings or whatever, feel free to email us here: [email protected]

Also email us if you’re interested in sponsoring our weekly Wellesley Business Buzz roundup.

Thanks to Wellesley Merchants for their long-time support. Check out our swell Wellesley Merchants directory that lists all member restaurants, shops, and services such as B.Good, Cocobeet, and JP Licks.

September 22, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Vintage Vogue Runway for Research strutted its stuff at its fabulous annual fashion show and fundraiser at Wellesley College to benefit the Dana-Farber Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Center. Carol Chaoui, the force to be reckoned with behind the event, helped put together a veritable village of seasoned pros to deliver a glam evening of sparkle and style. Producers, set and lighting designers, audio and lighting technicians, graphic designer, film directors and editors, journalists, TV news anchors, stage managers, choreographer and talent coach, chefs, costume designer/tailor, makeup artists, and about 30 models joined forces to make the evening happen.

Lisa Mullins, the voice of WBUR’s All Things Considered, moderated a panel discussion, and Kelley Tuthill, former WCVB reporter and current VP of Marketing and Communications at Regis College, emceed the runway show.

Photo credits: John Mottern.

Vintage Vogue, Wellesley — Carol Chaoui wears a 1960s coral maxi dress with matching long jacket. The dress features an illusion neckline studded with rhinestones. The evening of inspiration and entertainment raised over 75k for the Dana-Farber Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research Center.

Chaoui, Wellesley’s own Wonder Woman, is a mom of four and a lifelong runner who was diagnosed with Stage III invasive breast cancer in 2009. After her initial treatment she says, “In August 2015, I was diagnosed with a metastatic recurrence of my breast cancer…in January of 2016, my thyroid cancer also came back and spread. I am now living with two Stage IV diagnoses, but am running almost every day, hoping to inspire newly diagnosed runners.”

Chaoui also runs to raise awareness about living with Stage IV disease and to raise funds for metastatic breast cancer, one of the least funded areas of breast cancer. “As I can no longer run fast, I run for fun, to enjoy each moment and I channel my inner superhero to get me through my treatments. For this reason, I can often be seen dressed as Wonder Woman at races.”

Vintage Vogue — Carol Hudson dressed in 1950s style with an orange lace overlay dress.

Shout out to Patrice Pressler Goldman for finding the perfect outfit for each model.

September 15, 2019 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Shoppers Corner, Wellesley Shopper’s Corner, Schofield Elementary School’s PTO-run resale shop that sells sells gently used clothing, accessories and sports clothing, including skates and cleats at rock-bottom prices, is back in business. Shopper’s Corner is located in the basement of Schofield School at 27 Cedar St. The store is open during the school year every Wednesday that school is in session, 8:30am – 12:15pm, and the first Saturday of most months (starting 10/4/19), 9am – 11am.

Established in 1952, Shopper’s Corner stocks its inventory through consignments and donations. With a lot of hard work from dedicated volunteers, the PTO turns the good used stuff they get into almost $10k per year for the school.

September 6, 2019 by Deborah Brown 4 Comments

I recently had the opportunity to step back in time to post-Edwardian England at “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition,” appropriately venued at The Castle at Park Plaza in Boston. If you were a fan of the upstairs-downstairs British historical period drama which won 15 Emmys and three Golden Globes, you simply must go, darling. It’s been absolutely ages (ok, since 2016) since the PBS show wrapped up after six seasons of family drama, social commentary, and absolutely fabulous costumes. You need a Lady Mary fix, admit it.

Downton Abbey exhibit — Executive Chef and Natick resident Joe Lewi laid out quite a spread on media night. The former Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey marketing executive served up bits that would have appeared at the Downton Abbey table: cold stuffed tomatoes; cucumber gazpacho; artichoke and asparagus salad; Beef Wellington; and French macarons.

For the uninitiated, Downton Abbey followed the divine and dramatic lives of the Crowley family, who were to the manor born and lived “upstairs.” Meanwhile “downstairs”, their servants lived a somewhat parallel existence of good times and bad, but without all the money and fabulous bespoke clothing. Downton Abbey was a place where everybody knew their place, and deviance from social standards was not permitted. But Mrs. Patmore cooked so beautifully, and the parties were jolly, so to be a spoilsport about it all would be really quite bad form.

Downton Abbey exhibit, Boston — Gotta love Lady Mary, played by Michelle Dockery. Privileged, demanding, determined, and always impeccably turned out.

You’ve got until September 29th to see all the sets, costumes, and historical exhibits. No RSVP required, but you can get your tickets ahead of time here. It’s always an open house situation at an inherited cozy little 300-room place in the English countryside. The exhibition is open daily from 10am to 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 4:30pm. Expect to spend between 60 and 90 minutes exploring Downton Abbey. Guests are welcome to stay for as long or as little as they would like during hours of operation. The exhibition is fully accessible for the mobility impaired.

Downton Abbey, Boston — Hands down, this was my favorite of the over 50 costumes on display at the exhibit. Just a little Summer ensemble worn by Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern). Also on display: wedding gowns, ball gowns, riding clothes, military uniforms, and more.

If you can’t make it to Boston by the exhibit’s September 29th closing date, you can always catch the exhibit at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina, where the Downton denizens will spend the holiday season. You can also catch up with the family later this month on the big screen. The Downton Abbey movie is set for release on September 20.

Viking Cruise line was the presenting sponsor of Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. Now there’s an outfit that knows how to explore the world in comfort.

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September 5, 2019 by admin 1 Comment

SPONSORED POST: The Wellesley Square Merchants’ Association is getting ready for two big days of the always popular Mom’s Day Out. On Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14, scores of stores throughout Wellesley Square will participate by offering discounts, special offers, and surprises.

There will be free parking, plus Kidville and LINX are offering special activities so that Moms can drop off their kids & shop! All the DETAILS ARE HERE [https://shopwellesleysquare.com/moms-day-out-2019/].

And be sure to call in advance to register. Kidville: 781-235-4650. LINX: 781-235-3210.

SHOPPING: Dozens of stores are participating. Just to name a few…London Harness; Page Waterman Gallery & Framing; Wellesley Holiday Boutique; Wellesley Toy Shop; and Anderson’s Jewelers. When you see the Mom’s Day Out sign in the shop window, you’ll know you’ve found a go-to spot for special offers and deep discounts on everything from toys, clothing, and books to home decor, handbags, and more.

And here’s a little secret: all this good stuff is available to not just moms, but to everyone else. Moms are inclusive sorts who wouldn’t dream of keeping the fun all to themselves.

PARKING: All this and free parking too starting at 10am, thanks to the Town of Wellesley.

MORE INFO: Go to ShopWellesleySquare.

Wellesley Moms' Day Out

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