Archive for July, 2011

eat.shop guide sale on one kings lane

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

have you ever visited a city and wanted to get a true feel for it above and beyond the standard tourist experience? kaie wellman has put an end to this struggle with her fabulous, stylish, expertly curated and supremely helpful eat.shop guides. these guides spill all the local secrets, packaged in convenient travel-friendly sized books and packed with an eclectic combination of things to do, where to go, what to buy and beyond. on monday, july 25, you can get special eat.shop guide collections for an even better price during the very special “travel” themed sale going on only at one kings lane.

on offer:

- the cool(literally) pacific northwest: portland, seattle, and vancouver

the moist landscape of the pacific northwest is home to three of the most exciting cities in north america when it comes to unique independent eating and shopping.

- the “third” cities: portland, austin, and the twin cities

these cities embrace a small town attitude, bringing a fresh perspective and verve to mom + pop culture.

- yes, historical cities can be fun: boston, philidelphia, and washington dc

where american heritage meets modern independent.

- new england road trip: boston and new england

while gazing at the blazing colors of nature, experience the vibrant flavors and unique local retail of this region.

- midwest foray: chicago and twin cities

what could be better than exploring two of the most exciting cities in the midwest? both burst with local goodness.

- transcontinental “l” cities: london and los angeles

who can deny the glamorous, eclectic appeal of two of the most famous “l” cities in the world?

- multi-course prix fixe: austin, boston, chicago, london, los angeles, miami, and new england

the ultimate independent eating and shopping compendium. whether you’re an armchair traveler or have 1k status, your journey through these 16 incredible cities will be memorable.

- new orleans, nyc, paris, philadelphia, portland, seattle, twin cities, vancouver bc, and washington dc

a collection of some of the coolest travel destinations

2011 holiday gift guide from your friends at the markoff group

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

while summer is still mid-swing for most, those of us here at the markoff group are well into planning next season’s gift guide to get a jump on the holidays. as the newest member of the markoff group family, i am thrilled to present to you the latest  flavors, scents, and styles coming out for fall and holiday 2011. thinking about gifts for the holidays might not have crossed into your  summer hazed mind yet, but with next season fast approaching, take an air-conditioned second to cool off and check out these creative gift ideas.

vosges haut-chocolat is offering a delicious selection including three new items, all top sellers. the least traditional is the “groove truffle collection,” pairing mouth watering truffles with toe tapping music. linnea’s lights is offering a fragrant  fall and winter line of scented soy candles that will warm up your home and without affecting your carbon footprint.  hester van eeghen (also a new member to the markoff group) has come out with a truly original selection of leather handbags and accessories. These vibrant colors will add a splash of life to any outfit. Hope this helps spark some fun ideas for the upcoming holiday season!

~rachel



ScooterTraffic gets ready for a September launch

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Launching this September, just in time for back-to-school and the answer to the prayers of preschool mothers everywhere, ScooterTraffic is on its way!

The sister site to StrollerTraffic, now targeting the urban preschool set, the free weekly email for city moms with kids ages 3-5 will be launching with an Every City (national) edition in the fall, which will be quickly followed by NYC and LA editions!


Scoot over to the site now and sign up for the newsletter, follow us on Twitter @scootertraffic and like us on Facebook to make sure you don’t miss a beat!