Ft. Worth Hot Spots

Our intern Liza has become a Ft. Worth local, while attending TCU. Here's her line up of favorite places to shop and hang:

Lawrence’s Gift Shop-
Always has the perfect gift for every occasion; from graduation to wedding gifts,
Lawrence’s has it all!

A Hooper Co.-
A Hooper is boutique to shop when looking for the perfect outfit.


Woodshed Smokehouse-
On the banks of the Trinity River, Woodshed provides the perfect atmosphere to
relax with some BBQ. Celeb chef Tim Love’s eclectic menu of exotic meats puts a
twist on traditional Texas BBQ. You have to try it if you’re in Fort Worth!

Brownstone-
Down on 7th Street square, Brownstone is the ideal place to unwind on the patio
with a drink and delicious dinner with friends. Be sure to take advantage of their
frequent happy-hour specials!

Dutche’s Hamburger-
Right on TCU’s campus, Dutche’s is the hotspot before every game day. Swing by for
a burger before heading to the stadium!

Billy Bob’s-
When traveling to Fort Worth, you can't forget about the world's largest honky tonk!
Check out their website and pick a weekend with a fun concert. There isn’t a better
place to enjoy country music than down in the Stockyards!

The Design Shoppe

Soon after La Plates was "born", the owners of Design Shoppe contacted us. They were one of our first accounts to share La Plates with customers! Not only that, their store is located in one of our favorite towns, Chi-town!

Chicago Home + Garden describes Design Shoppe:
"Arranged like a parlor, the shop offers a mix of new and vintage home accessories, hand-painted furniture, hostess gifts, and a design center devoted to affordable semi-custom window treatments, with quick delivery options. The owners set out to create a welcoming environment for those who want stylish homes without spending a fortune."

Here are photos of a recent stop in the fabulous Design Shoppe, I love it!

The Design Shoppe is located at
2009 N. Fremont St.
Chicago, IL
773-883-6004

Welcome to the Vineyard, Obama Family

In the year or so that La Plates has been in business, we have "met" so many wonderful people. Not necessarily in face-to-face meetings, but over email, Facebook, Twitter & blogging. Through these new connections, we learn of really cool things happening.

Recently, we were asked to participate gift basket to introduce and welcome the Obamas to Martha's Vineyard. I don't like to get political, but let's talk fashion and family factor - I'm a huge fan of the First Fam! Not only that, but Edgartown, MA has been host to many fabulous vacations for our family, we were sold!

Led by Sarah, at Up My Sleeve Boutique, we were given our design freedom. Just something preppy with the look and feel of the Vineyard. We designed a set of RED KNOTS La Plates that the entire First Family could use...we even tested a new bowl design for Bo, the "first puppy"! Sarah's boutique created fabulous Nantucket Baskets for all the ladies. The Trendy Tot made custom starfish tops for Malia and Sasha. LuLu Grace of Boston, designed stationery for each the First Lady, Malia and Sasha. Tucker Blair contributed needlepoint headbands for the girls and a belt for the Prez. Authors Kim Knox Beckius and Mathea Levine donated their books The New England Coast: The Most Spectacular Sights & Destinations and “I’m Lucy”, a Story for Children and a Good Cause. Hopefully our basket gets the First Family in Vineyard vacation mode - safe travels Obamas & be sure to send a postcard!

The Little House

I have always been a sucker for fabulous kids clothing and I need to go no further than The Little House in Kansas City, MO. They have an amazing selection of clothing for both girls and boys...as a mother of boys, it's tough to find a place that shares their space equally with the little men! They carry so many brands, but I've found Vineyard Vines to be my favorite. The Little House Blog shares many photos and details of their available items.
The owner, Katy, has decided that La Plates would be a fabulous addition to The Little House. We think so too!

Mom Jewelry

I'm not a fan of "mom jeans", "mom haircuts" or many other "mom" categories. However, I find that when the word "jewelry" is pared with it, I'll take it! I seem to have to justify any major or minor purchase these days. So I've decided to justify this shopping spree by showcasing my children...it seems like a good excuse for mommy to buy herself some jewelry!

Sonja Renee has a wide variety of fabulous pieces - not "mom jewelry" at all! My favorite collection is the engraved disk pendants. I'll be ordering up a "J" and a "W" for my boys, then the hubby can pop for the bling disks later...OK, so I won't hold my breath!

If you're thinking about ordering and can't make up your mind, the ladies at Sorella in Macon, Georgia can take care of you. Give them a call at 478*476*8600