We went on Saturday at 11am, the sale started at 10am. Check out the line…we drove up and drove past. It looked like at least 60 people deep outside – you would think that they were giving away things for free! So if you plan on going, bring a snack and plan on catching up on your Words with Friends games while you’re waiting in line.

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This past weekend we headed out to Lawrence to the Vineyard Vines Warehouse sale. I received an email about it, they are running through March 3rd. They are open Monday-Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-6.  It is located at 15 Union Street, on the second floor. When you pull into the back parking lot it is a little confusing as to where you are supposed to park. All the buildings are warehouses, and to be honest, look a little sketchy.

There are all these signs to direct you to where you need to go. There are a lot of clothes at the sale – shirts, shorts, bathing suits for men, flip flops, dresses, sweaters etc. A lot of the items that are there are also in the sale section of the website. I went hoping to stock up on flip flops. They had the cute patterned ones in sizes 5 and 6 women’s, which run a size smaller than your regular size, and the rest were just boring tan. They had lots of clothes heaped up on tables, you have to be in the mood to sift. There aren’t any dressing rooms or mirrors, so bring a friend or know what you want ahead of time. They do not have any tote bags or other accessories. They do accept credit cards, but all sales are final. Everything is 40% of the lowest ticketed price.

I picked up this bow top in black or “squid” for $29.99. On the website, in the sale section, you can pick it up for $34.99. (Photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines)

I picked up this cute geofish skirt in night sky for $29.99 and on the website it is going for $39.99. (Photo courtesy of Vineyard Vines)

I also picked up this great carolling sweater, that is no longer on the website, in squidink. It’s a merino wool/cashmere blend, originally retailing for $134.99 that I picked up for $80.99.

If you have the free time, you should go and check it out, but if you’re tight on time, you might want to just shop the sale on the website, the prices for my stuff wasn’t that much more of a deal.

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Plum Island Cookie Company Cookies, a bit on the pricey side, but they are really cute. Dawn Marie Shay, owner and baker, makes delicious hand designed butter cookies with only the best natural and organic ingredients.

Lillie’s Q makes a great gift set of sauces for that BBQ lover in your life.

For $30 you can get a three bottle sampler that comes in a cute wooden box – it’s a really great presentation. They also have 6 bottle gift sets.

Coasters made by Seabags are $40 for 4. How cute are these? They are made from recycled sails in Portland, Maine. Check out their website, they have lots of cool stuff.

Hotel Chocolat – I love this store, located on Newbury Street. This cute stocking stuffer ($6) was coffee and amaretto flavored, yum!

Central Bottle – Have yet to get to the actual store (196 Mass Ave in Cambridge), but friends of ours gave this to us for the holidays. Such a great gift!

Starting at the bottom and going counterclockwise is a Challerhocker thermalized cows milk cheese from Tufertschwil, Switzerland a semi hard cheese with a smooth flavor; next is  Hooligan raw cows milk cheese from Colchester, CT which was softer than the Challerhocker, creamy with a little bit of an aftertaste; and finally Claire’s Mandell Hill past goat from MA, I’m not a huge goat cheese fan myself, but this cheese, when you cut it open could have easily been mistaken for a brie.

NARS Penny Arcade Andy Warhol $26 larger than life lip gloss (limited edition), high shine and has a little bit lip enhancer to pump up your lips. The color is bright but when on looks more subtle. I wear it over the Afghan red lipstick ($24).

butter nail polish in “Artful Dodger” ($14). butter LONDON products are formulated without the use of the harmful ingredients like Formaldehyde, Toluene, DBP or Parabens. Great color, it takes about 3 coats for the polish to really be opaque, but check out their website for all the amazing colors they offer.

Maine Float Rope Co. presents their Downeast Doormats handwoven from recycled lobster trap float rope. The medium size measures: 32”L x 18”W ($54.95). (picture courtesy of Maine Float Rope Co.)

Hotel Chocolat – love these little sampler packs at $7 each. I picked up Nibbly Pralines, Pistachio Pralines and Coffee & Walnut. Stop into their shop, they are always sampling something!

Vineyward Vines ornament ($22.50) How cute is this?

Alex and Ani Rendevous expandable bracelet in champagne ($58) visit their store on Newbury (cross street Clarendon) to see them up close and in person.  They are also sold at various department stores.

Alex and Ani Starlet wrap in burgundy ($38) Love this, can be worn alone or as a filler with the expandable bracelets.

Alex and Ani expandable bracelets at $28 a piece, show here with a nautical theme.

Kate Spade (Orig. $278 on sale for $139) bright spot collar necklace for a little bit of bling at your next party. 18″ long in crystal/rhodium.

J Crew  scarf ($68) chunky, soft and warm – a great addition to any outfit.

The Miansai hook bracelet at J.Crew ($55) (Photo courtesy of J.Crew) “Retro inspired and made completely by hand from a vintage fishhook cast and military-grade woven cord (sourced from an American company that supplies the U.S. Coast Guard), this bracelet adds a rugged utilitarian touch to whatever else you’re wearing.”

Chevron is so in this year, so I decided to brighten up my bathroom with a yellow chevron shower curtain made by Liz that I bought off of Etsy (photo courtesy of ElizabethMichael) ($119) Check out her shop on Etsy!

I met Theresita at the Christmas Craft Festival a few years ago, I LOVE her, what a great fun personality and she is SO talented. She works out of RI and has an amazing collection of pieces (prices will vary). I love her city platter, she customized one for me with all the details of our wedding. Check out Theresita Design on Etsy.

Leave me a note telling me what YOUR favorite thing was this year!

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