Annapolis, Md. – The Chesapeake Bay Has it All

Annapolis, Maryland – such a great place to be – especially in the summer, because of its beauty! It’s especially enjoyable being right on the Chesapeake Bay.

In addition to the town itself being one of the most historic towns in the country, it’s very well preserved with good shops and restaurants.

Downtown Annapolis, Maryland

There are many outdoor activities to do near Maryland’s capital city, such as boating, kayaking, water paddling, and swimming. There are plenty of things to do to keep you and the family cooled down!

Annapolis, Maryland

During summertime in Annapolis, there are more festivals than you can imagine. In August, the Rotary Club does the Annual Crab Fest, featuring some of the best fresh crab you’ll ever taste! Over 2,500 people end up coming to eat 345 bushels of crab meat.

Annual Crab Fest, Maryland

Every Sunday starting August 5th through November, experience the First Sunday Arts Fest, where over 100 local and regional artists display their works in the Arts District of downtown.

First Sunday Arts Festival

The Maryland Renaissance Festival is the second largest in the country, and not to be missed! It’s in its 41st season, and will be held in Revel Grove. It starts at the end of August and goes through September. There are over 130 craft shops and 42 food outlets.

Maryland Renaissance Festival

So whether you’re in Annapolis Maryland and you’re checking out the Naval Academy, taking a swim in the Chesapeake Bay, or chowing down on some fresh crab, or you’re down in Palm Beach County enjoying the sizzling, hot summer, remember, it’s all about style!

Schedule to see the latest and greatest from the Bonnie Roseman BLT Collection – email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

The Maine Event/Lobster and More Portland

Portland, Maine – one of the most beautiful spots to visit during the summer months. Cool and delicious!

You’re going to go for a boat ride on Casco Bay! There are wonderful ways to enjoy the Portland area, including sight-seeing tours that are aboard a vintage fire engine and fun for the entire family.

Casco Bay, Portland, Maine

There are fabulous restaurants – the culinary scene is quite sophisticated. In the area of the old historic town, they probably have the freshest lobster in the United States.

Downtown Portland, Maine

As crazy as it may seem, they have a Wacky Adventure Walk Game that is for everyone of all ages and more fun than you can imagine. For the more serious minded, the Portland Art Museum has an excellent collection of Fine Art.

The Portland Art Museum

To top it all off, they have the Allagash Brewery, which has an incredible selection of beers. You can get a tour to see how it’s all produced, and get samples of various brews.

Allagash Brewery Tour

So whether you want to join me for some lobster in Portland, Maine, or you’re enjoying the steamy summer weather in West Palm Beach, remember, it’s all about style.

Scarves are perfect for cool coastal weather – Schedule to see my latest collection – Bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

Nation’s Capital Entertainment

The month of July celebrates our nation’s independence, and what better place to be than our nation’s Capital! There’s nothing like it.

Luckily, there are many free events, such as Jazz in the Garden on Fridays. Throughout the summer, there are concerts held in the National Gallery of the Art’s sculpture section. The Folklife Festival is also free, and it’s in its final weekend at the National Mall.

Jazz in the Garden

There is one place that’s truly an unforgettable experience for kids. The Smithsonian is doing a sleepover at the National Museum of Natural History! The age range of the event is children ages 8 to 12 years old, and parents are welcome to help supervise. What a fun event!

Night at the Smithsonian Museum

Also, the Riverfront of the Capital at Yard Park is having a free concert series every Friday Night throughout August. If you want to celebrate performing arts, the city-wide Capital Fringe Festival runs through July 29th.  It includes improvisation, drama, punk rock shows and colorful dance, all over the Washington DC area, from local churches to the Pearl Street Warehouse!

Capital Fringe Festival

Play Ball is happening in July, located at the Navy Yard. It connects the relationship of the US Navy and baseball! Many of the items of Major League Players are on display at the National Museum of the US Navy. It’s an outing the whole family can enjoy!

National Museum of the United States Navy

You don’t want to miss Fun House – it’s open through Labor Day. It features a bunch of interactive experiences that will boggle your mind! It’s free at the National Building Museum.

Explore Fun House at the Building Museum

So whether you’re strolling down the National Mall in Washington DC, or you’re still hanging out in beautiful, steamy West Palm Beach, remember, it’s all about style.

Look posh for the museum, or colorful for the summer gala – email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com to see the latest collection.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

 

Pizzazz and Jazz in Palm Beach County

It’s still a lot of pizzazz and jazz here in Palm Beach County this beginning of June!

Art After Dark at the Norton Museum this week should be wonderful. The featured exhibit includes short films by female directors directly from the Tribeca Film Festival as well as Sundance.

Norton’s Art After Dark

Clematis By Night is a fun thing to do free from 5 PM to 9 PM Thursday night as well. They will be debuting Fairytale Playhouses.

Watch for over a dozen fairytale playhouses in West Palm Beach!

It’s your last chance to see the musical Avenue Q at the Kravis Center this weekend – it’s fun for the whole family! Also, if you haven’t had a chance to go to the Palm Beach Dramaworks, go see Equus – it’s closing this weekend. Riveting!

Avenue Q – fun for the whole family

My movie pick of the week is Adrift starring Shailene Woodly. It’s based on a true story, featuring the amazing story of two people shipwrecked at sea – a must “sea” for sure!

A great romantic film for summer!

 

Always an amazing evening, be sure to go to the Second Year Anniversary Exhibition June 9th at The Box Gallery on Belvedere in West Palm Beach. For further information, contact the owner and artist Rolando Chang Barrero at 786-521-1199.

Owner of the Box Gallery, Rolando Chang Barrero and me.

Whether you’re just staying locally in West Palm Beach or you’re going on a wonderful vacation, it’s all about style, and I can assist you with your wardrobe needs.

Email bonnie@bonnieroseman.com to schedule your personalized appointment.

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie

June: Vacation or Stay-Cation, it’s All Fun!

It will be fun fun fun if the sun ever comes out again in South Florida!

Palm Beach County has so much going on June through September. It’s called a “stay-cation,” right here in our own backyard!

Take a walk on the Lake Trail in Palm Beach or visit the Flagler Museum. The Seagull Cottage is another sweet spot – so much history to discover right here!

Henry M. Flagler Museum

In Boca, we’ve got the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center! And, in Juno Beach, the Loggerhead Marine Life Center. These are wonderful discovery centers to explore with the kids, or friends and family of any age!

Learn about Aquatic Life

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are having a Sushi & Stroll, it’s a summer walk on the second Friday of the month all the way through September – another fun thing to do with the family! Go to morikami.org for more information.

Morikami Museum and Gardens

There are also fun culinary tours downtown in West Palm Beach. Go to westpalmbeachfoodtour.com for additional information – delicious!

Also, another fun thing to catch is a baseball game! It might be the Minor Leagues, but it’s still a blast at the Roger Dean Stadium up in Jupiter.

Roger Dean Stadium

The Palm Beach Zoo stays open late on the first Friday of each month all the way through the summer! Go to palmbeachzoo.org to check the schedule.

Palm Beach Zoo opens late

If you want to go to some great concerts this summer, it’s the Summer Jam Concert Series up in Jupiter at the Abacoa Amphitheater. Go to musicjamproductions.com to get their schedule – it’s always fun to have a musical evening with the family!

Jam out, 80s style

Whether you’re strolling downtown on a food tour, or you’re just taking a nature walk, it’s all about style! If you’re getting ready to pack for your summer trips or you’re getting ready for a stay-cation here in West Palm Beach, contact me at bonnie@bonnieroseman.com.

Feel good, and look even better!

Always remember my Three Golden Rules to Dress By:

1. Build Your Wardrobe with classic pieces.
2. Liven Your Wardrobe with fun novelty items.
3. Tweak Your Wardrobe with touches of color.

Feel good, and look even better!

-Bonnie