Mark your calendars, call your girlfriends, and start dropping hints to your husband or boyfriend to save the date for the What Women Want for the Holidays! shopping event taking place at The Waterfall banquet and conference center located on Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, Nov. 20th from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
“It’s girls night out and a great event to bring a friend. Up to 50 vendors will participate including craft and holiday vendors. There will be 5-minute massages, food and drinks, prizes to give away, and the event is free,” says Dan Sultzbach marketing director of event sponsor 99.5 WJBR.
Drew Hurst, owner of Cupcake Heaven, says he will have mini cupcakes and five different varieties you cannot get anywhere else.
“It’s a great event. My table was very successful and popular last year,” says Hurst. His store, located in Fairfax shopping center, has up to 80 flavors of cupcakes and makes special creations. Special orders, like glutten-free cupcakes, can be made through a local supplier, and he keeps about a dozen of them in stock. www.cupcakeheavencupcakes.com
Sharonlynn Tassone and Rose Roop, owners of Jewelry Diva Gifts in the Fox Run Shopping Center at Rts. 40 and 72 in Bear are returning for their third year. This time they will be showcasing beanpod candles, wine glace' and peach bellini, dips, cobblers, fruit sauces, their famous homemade Squirrels Nest, and so much more. www.JewelryDivaGifts.com
“I always participate in this event,” says Connie Schiavoni, owner of Sparkle Bead Shop, located at 2 Liberty Plaza Newark. She will have $5 ear-rings and little girl bracelets, and better jewelry. She works mostly in frosty-crystals. www.sparklebeadshop.com
Eric Thompson, owner of All About Jewelry, 4538 Kirkwood Highway, says he’ll be bringing “just about everything. We set up two tables, and four showcases. Our jewelry will include; silver designs, gold, colored stones, diamonds, and watches, and we always have a door prize.” www.allaboutjewelryinc.com
Crystal Potter of Newark, general manager for Fruit Flowers says she will have fruit creations on display. She will also have samples; strawberry, pineapple etc. of her various fruits for guests to sample. They have two locations 1900 Newport Gap Pike and Gay St. in West Chester, PA. 293-4851.
Femme Fatale, located 423 North Broad St, Middletown, DE., will have purses, jewelry, and accessories, featuring Brighton handbags and jewelry. Owner MaryKate Church says it is her first year at the sale and guests can enter for a chance to win a drawing prize! www.femmefatalemiddletown.com
Additional vendors include: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, All Aboard Cruises, American Laser Centers, Amicis Fine Dining and Spirits, Bath Fitter, B-Fit Enterprises, Bridal and Tuxedo Shop, Bridgewater Jewelers, Brinks, Delaware Chiropractic, Delaware Today, Goldey-Beacom College, ING, Kathy Lloyd- Silpada, Kirkwood Fitness, Lauren Cooper, Marriott Vacation Club, Mary Kay Cosmetics, New Castle Dental Associates, Nicole Kohne-Pampered Chef, NV Boutique, PJ Fitzpatrick, Silver Sense.
