Retail Rap
By Kate Allen StukenbergJanuary 25, 2010
Meredith O’Donnell Fine Furniture is opening a new shop at the former Linens ‘n Things space on Post Oak at San Felipe in late spring. The 20,000-square-foot showroom will serve as the anchor store for Meredith O’Donnell, with more display space for her fine furniture pieces. O’Donnell’s corner Kirby location will remain open for now … Galleria news: Look for the new Lego store this month in Galleria II, between Hollister and Abercrombie, on the second floor. In Galleria IV, fashion and gift specialty store chain Apricot Lane has opened a location next door to the Disney Store … Custom shirtmaker Hamilton Shirts has added more than 80 new fabrics to its inventory … Local accessories designer Elaine Turner has launched her Spring 2010 collection. Check out the new duds inspired by Bali and St. Tropez at her namesake store or Tootsies … The Texas Gulf Coast chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers, along with Commerce Towers, is hosting ShowRise, a luxury designer showcase of six units in the historic downtown high-rise Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14, 20 and 21. Tickets asidtgcc.org … Muse boutique has added new collections for spring. Check out designs by Tracy Reese, Aaron Ashe, Amanda Uprichard and Avenue Montaigne … Chic, eco-smart fashion boutique One Green Street has opened at 5160 Buffalo Speedway. Stylish architect/artist Saba Jawda designed the interiors … BB1 Classics in Uptown Park has launched a line of Suffuse Rooibos tea from South Africa, along with a new afternoon tea service. Swing by the chic shop to relax over a cup and a cupcake … Linda Cunningham’s Spring 2010 collection is now available at her namesake Edloe boutique. We adore the black hammered-silk handmade gown with double bows … Casa de Novia Bridal Couture has expanded its offerings and its size. Owner Luvi Wheelock has added several hundred square feet to the intimate shopping experience and a special section catering to debutantes … Home decor boutique Bespoke opens February 6 in the Heights at 238 W. 19th Street … Bathroom designer and expert Aaron Laine (formerly of Waterworks in Houston) has opened Fixtures & Fittings on the sixth floor of a mod mid-rise at 3801 Kirby Drive. Laine sells to the trade as well as to home owners and their architects, designers or contractors; call 713.808.9069 … New fashion boutique Lola G has opened at 2602 Persa at Westheimer. Owner/designer Gisela Velarde plans to carry a few pieces from her own collection, in addition to fun party dresses, denim, a vast collection of leggings and knits she purchases in Argentina ... Evelyn Gorman has secured even more chic lines for her retail revamp of 310 Rosemont. She’s expecting deliveries from Halston Heritage, Comme des Garçons shirting, Rag & Bone, Paul & Joe, Shipley & Halmos, ADAM Adam Lippes and Foley & Corrina ... Affection has opened at 2811 Washington Boulevard. Think affordable party and day dresses, costume jewelry and handbags … Karen’s Kloset opens this month in Galveston at 2326 Strand, and will stock everything from gifts, designer clothing and lingerie to shoes, bathing suits, handbags and jewelry.