BluehouseTowson welcomes a new house to the neighborhood: Bluehouse, located in The Shops at Kenilworth. Loyal customers of the store’s Harbor East/Fells Point location in Baltimore know Bluehouse for its hip, modern, and earth-friendly finds. Bluehouse stocks an array of eco-chic goods from green designers like Environment, Esque, and Greenington, and all products are created from recycled or organic, chemical-free materials, thus providing healthier alternatives for everyday lifestyles. Don’t let the name fool you: Bluehouse is as green as it gets. The new location is open 10 to 9, Monday through Saturday and 12 to 5, Sunday. (bluehouselife.com or 410-337-8700)
Budeke’s Paints
Budeke’s Paints, established in 1868, recently celebrated 140 years of business. Their new Columbia location occupies 3,500 square feet of space and offers some of the region’s finest paint selections, from protective and decorative paints to the most sophisticated industrial coatings available. Thanks to their talented and knowledgeable staff, Budeke’s Paints is proud to say: “Corresponding colors is our specialty.” Whether it is paint or stains, they can reproduce virtually any color and sheen level. Budeke’s is also a leading contributor to the “green” movement, by presenting eco-friendly products with zero to low volatile organic compounds (commonly referred to as VOCs). Budeke’s Paints in Columbia is open 7 to 6, Monday through Friday, 8 to 4, Saturday and 10 to 2, Sunday. (budekes.com or 443-319-4001)
Great GatheringsThe Annapolis Towne Centre welcomes a new addition to their shopping scene. Great Gatherings, a store dedicated to the art of entertaining, caters to both the novice and the veteran host or hostess. “We seek to inspire friends and family to connect most often in the home,” said Eric Stalzer, district store manager. Great Gatherings presents the essentials in creating a dynamic design by providing a large game room collection, outdoor furniture, over 150 bar stools, as well as serving ware. To inspire customers, Great Gatherings schedules authentic gatherings for the public to attend. These design workshops are led by a guest host, who demonstrates how to create fun, entertaining accessories to style the home. All materials are provided as well as tasty appetizers. The new location is open 10 to 9, Monday through Saturday and 11 to 6, Sunday. (mygreatgatherings.com or 410-266-1111)
Madison Interiors
The new gallery in Odenton, Maryland showcases products to furnish every room in the house. From contemporary styles to casual living, Madison Interiors takes pleasure in providing pieces marked by simplicity and splendor. They are proud to be a one-stop-shop offering consumers the opportunity to address all their residential design needs under one roof. From flooring to lighting, window treatments to furniture, this store offers total home solutions. Often, the home improvement process starts with paint, and Madison Interiors is honored to be the first design store to carry the complete Benjamin Moore paint collection as a separate department with dedicated registers—representing their “store within a store” concept. Whether shoppers are looking for a stylish accent piece or to furnish their entire room, this store offers exceptional items of the utmost quality. Open 10 to 6, Monday through Friday and 9 to 6, Saturday. (madint.com or 410-672-1111)
Sur La Table
Sur La Table redefines creative cooking and soulful entertaining by providing innovative tools and techniques to modernize the classic kitchen. This Seattle-based company recently opened its very first Maryland location in the Annapolis Towne Centre. Sur La Table, French for “on the table,” stays loyal to its roots and retains its reputation for high quality, exclusive items, often from around the world. Sur La Table also introduces inventive and eco-friendly products such as Scanpan’s first non-stick pan designed for superior heat retention and reduced energy use. Shop this 4,988 square foot store for unique tools for preparing worldly cuisines with luxurious presentation. The Annapolis Sur La Table is open 10 to 9, Monday through Saturday and 11 to 6, Sunday. (surlatable.com or 410-571-0880)
Melanie Lowe is an Editorial Intern for ChesapeakeHome.
