Out and About: Grounds for Sculpture

I took some time off recently, and decided to take a little trip over to Hamilton, New Jersey to check out the Grounds for Sculpture--a 42-acre public sculpture park founded in 1992 on the site of the former New Jersey State Fairgrounds by J. Seward Johnson to promote an understanding of and appreciation for contemporary sculpture for all people. Visitors to the park can enjoy the outdoor permanent collection, indoor seasonal exhibitions, and learn about contemporary sculpture. 

The perfect day trip--any time of year! 

XX,

Arielle

Get Pretty with Envy in 2013

Zac Posen Spring 2013

Pantone LLC has made their choice for the color of 2013 and it is Emerald Green. The color company releases their prediction for what will be the color of the following year in the fashion, home, and beauty industry every December. 2012 was predicted to be the year of "Tangerine Tango."

Leatrice Eiseman, creative director at Pantone stated that greens time has finally come. "It's a color of growth, renewal, healing, unity and regeneration — words we're all so in need of at this point of history."

The soothing hue has already been making its debut on the runways for 2013 in Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Nanette Lepore and Vivienne Tam.  Brighten it up for an elegant statement piece, or go for the darker tones as a neutral and pair it with blacks, tans, and whites. Turquoise jewelry is a great way to incorporate the bright color into your color palette and begin setting your sights on Spring!

Michael Kors Spring 2013

Nanette Lepore Spring 2013

Come into Arcadia and get a jump start on your emerald collection by adding some of our green sweaters and holiday dresses into your wardrobe!

Seven Blooms Marissa Lace Dress

Tough Luv Studded Cardigan

Tostoy Tunic by Feral Childe

Happy shopping!
xo Bonnie

Spread Some Cheer: Molasses Spice Cookies

I had some free time recently, and a sweet tooth, so I decided my time would be best spent baking. As a result, I found and fell in love with this recipe for Molasses Spice Cookies. They're chewy and crunchy in all the right spots, and sweet, but with some heat. They're the perfect treat for this holiday season, so I'd thought I'd share: 

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup molasses

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a shallow bowl, place 1/2 cup sugar; set aside.
2. With an electric mixer, beat butter and remaining cup of sugar until combined. Beat in egg and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in dry ingredients, just until a dough forms.
3. Pinch off and roll dough into balls, each equal to 1 tablespoon. Roll balls in reserved sugar to coat.
4. Arrange balls on baking sheets, about 3 inches apart. Bake, one sheet at a time, until edges of cookies are just firm, 10 to 15 minutes (cookies can be baked two sheets at a time, but they will not crackle uniformly). Cool 1 minute on baking sheets; transfer to racks to cool completely.

**Add a little bit of Cayenne Pepper to punch it up a bit!

Enjoy!

XX,

Arielle

Take 15% Off ALL Sweaters!

 

 The Serius Sweater II, available in Steel Heather & Black

New sweaters from Nicholas K have arrived just  in time for those chilly December temps! An added bonus: for one week only (12/5-12/11), ALL sweaters are 15% off in store! Save on all your favorites from Lauren Moffatt, Micaela Greg, BB Dakota, & many more!!

The Eve Sweater in Ash

The Lauren Moffatt Esther Snap Dress looks great layered with a crew neck sweater! It transforms the dress into a  great  daytime casual look. 

Philadelphia-native Lauren Moffatt uses her graphic design background to combine modern aesthetics with a vintage flair to create dynamic pieces whose quality and clean designs stand the test of time. The Esther Snap Dress mixes graphic striped graphics with bold navy accents and gold snap buttons - a perfectly sweet and sleeveless piece! Shop Lauren Moffatt at ArcadiaBoutique.com!

Prism Crystal Earrings

This Mawi London clutch is a perfect match to the Sultana Marie Aschim crystal prism earrings we have in!

Arcadia's Holiday Jewelry Guide!

Shop our favorite pieces and more at www.arcadiaboutique.com!