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It’s Happening at Harbor Point

Megan McGaha — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:14:11 +0000

Harbor Point is more than just a neighborhood, it is one of Baltimore’s best destinations for food, shopping, wellness, and more. Featuring epicurean outlets like Cindy Lou’s Fish House and Ceremony Coffee Roasters, a curated selection of retail businesses, and wellness facilities from yoga to cycling, it is the city’s premier up-and-coming community. Perhaps Harbor Point’s most striking asset is its 9.5-acre waterfront green space. The pinnacle of that park land is the Central Plaza, located at 1310 Point Street, and it is the heart of Harbor Point all summer long.

New for 2023 is the Harbor Point Summer Event Series, organized in collaboration with Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore. From May-September guests can hang out on the Central Plaza and enjoy a series of free-to-attend, family-friendly events that are fun for all ages.

It all kicks off with a Yappy Hour on Friday, May 12. That’s right, you can have cocktails with your Cockapoo, wine with your Weimaraner, or brews with your Boxer. Whatever the breed, bring your furry friends to the Central Plaza from 5-8 p.m. for music and drinks on the lawn. Grab a special “pup cup” from Ceremony Coffee Roasters and swing into West Elm for a dog-friendly open house featuring a free wine tasting from Bin 604.

June promises a magical evening when Harbor Point hosts its first Night Market in partnership with Bmore Flea. On June 15 from 4-9 p.m., a showcase of some of Baltimore’s most talented craft makers and vintage dealers will have their one-of-a-kind pieces displayed under the lights of the Central Plaza. In addition to the opportunity to meet with some of the area’s coolest creatives, there will be drinks and music all evening long.

In August the Central Plaza will transform into a children’s wonderland for its first ever Play Day event. The lawn will be filled with unstructured play equipment for kids to explore and build, plus music that both kids and grown-ups will enjoy.

The Harbor Point Summer Events Series will close in September with a final Yappy Hour. But even if you cannot attend one of these special events there are many ways to enjoy Harbor Point. For example, al fresco exercise enthusiasts take note: Waterfront Wellness is back for another season! This weekly series of free fitness classes is held right on the Central Plaza lawn from May through September.

Stay in-the-know about all the summer events taking place this season by visiting Harbor Point’s website or following them on social.

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Color Pop

Jess Mayhugh — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:30:00 +0000

Christopher Myers

1. Pacific Connections tissue box cover ($105) at Antique Exchange. 2. Fire red tea kettle ($48) at Su Casa. 3. Mongolian lamb stool ($399) at West Elm. 4. Orange storage container ($8.75) at Trohv. 5. Middle Kingdom small vase ($12) at Antique Exchange. 6. Lime toothbrush holder ($18) at Su Casa. 7. Tufted pedestal swivel chair ($899) at West Elm. 8. Amanda Adams felt cactus ($56) at Trohv. 9. Leaves of Grass ($16.99) and Meehan’s Bartender Manual ($40) at Trohv. 10. Surya Coast table lamp ($160) at Su Casa. 11. Blue mosaic picture frame ($42) at Trohv. 12. Middle Kingdom Lotus Root vase ($38) at Antique Exchange.

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Pillow Talk

Aaron Hope — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Whether it’s to highlight the color of a certain season or just based on your mood, throw pillows are an easy way to add a pop of color, texture, and personality to any room.

Top row, left to right: Cloud9 Design ivory-and-blue ombré pillow ($265) at Nouveau Home and Interior Design. Scenic landscape pillow ($39) at West Elm. Modern print pillow ($240) at The House Downtown. Middle row, left to right: Flower textured pillow ($124) at Nouveau Home and Interior Design. Silk ikat pillow ($42) at Wishbone Reserve. Ikat composition crewel pillow ($49) at West Elm. Bottom row, left to right: Neutral leopard pillow ($275) at The House Downtown. Custom pillow ($45) at Su Casa. Turkish kilim pillow ($42) at Wishbone Reserve.

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West Elm to Open at Harbor Point

Lauren Bell — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:51:00 +0000

Hold onto your wallets, as beloved home decor and home accessories store West Elm will be opening its doors on the bottom level of the new Exelon building in Harbor Point. The 11,377-square-foot location will host the brand’s fall collection, an in-store Design Lab with complimentary design services, and West Elm Local, which the company launched in 2013 to highlight and celebrate artists, makers, and unique, regionally sourced pieces.

Seven Maryland-based creators were chosen for the new store, including Dylan Design Co., Waxing Kara, Radica Textiles, and Foxwood Co.

“This opportunity is great visibility for our small company,” says Amy Johnson, co-owner of wooden home-good company Foxwood Co. “We love that folks can get a taste of of our work in store, and then go online to check out our one-of-a-kinds and bespoke pieces. We appreciate the initiative, opens an avenue for the community to engage with their local artists in the context of a larger company.”

While the initiative made seem revelatory for a company with such a big brand, other local artisans say they are not surprised.

“West Elm has sort of become synonymous with promoting local manufacturers,” says Sarah Templin of Radica Textiles, with many of the local brands being found at pop-up shops, markets, and Instagram, it will be exciting to see who else the national chain brings in.

Kara Brook of Waxing Kara, who will be unveiling a custom version of her products made exclusively for West Elm and selling her organic honey lip line, agrees.

“The West Elm brand cultivates creativity and promotes the handmade movement,” she says. “It’s just really awesome that such a big place found us and invited us in as they did.”

The grand opening will be held on September 15.

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