BOO! HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS AT MARIA LUISA

It’s going to be here before we know it – the first “holiday” of autumn.

Halloween is, of course, Oct. 31 – but in Nyack, we get a jump on the Halloween festivities, all leading up to the centerpiece that is the village’s famed parade, this year scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27.

NYACK, NY HALLOWEEN PARADE -OCT. 27-5:30PM

As you may know – Nyack’s elaborate family friendly celebrations earned the village recognition as the fourth-best Halloween celebration in America by travelchannel.com. And the parade itself – this year marks the 31^st annual edition – has been called the largest of its kind outside of New York City, rivaling the Greenwich Village tradition.

Here in Nyack, Halloween happenings kick off this Thursday with the annual Village Window Painting, led by the art department of Nyack High School. Things continue with the inaugural House and Lawn Decorating Contest Oct. 19-26, along with a few other events throughout the village leading up to parade day.

And remember, it’s all about family fun on parade day, kicking off with the Trick or Treat Trail for kids at 2 p.m., with the parade set to step off at 5:30 p.m. (rain date Oct 28).

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But…
Don’t forget that Oct. 27 is also our ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE DAY DOORBUSTER SALE – when we open up early (9 a.m. at Maria Luisa Boutique) for savings up to 35% (for cash sales through 9:45 a.m.).

The earlier you shop, the more you save – and nothing is held back, with discounts offered throughout the day in both shops. A detailed e-blast will be coming your way soon; all will also be posted on our social media.

Just know that you WILL want to stop by – to shop for yourself, for autumn birthdays and yes, even to get a jump on the December holidays.

We hope to see you in Nyack for the Halloween fun – and at Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa for our big day of savings.

And if you’ll be at the parade, there’s a little something extra to keep in mind – as part of our ML Faves initiative, Maria Luisa Whittingham and friends will again be taking part in the parade. Those who spot and snap a photo of Maria Luisa Whittingham – in one of her famed eco-friendly costumes – and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #MLfavesOnParade will be entered into a drawing for a  

$50 gift certificate.

How’s that for a Halloween treat?

 

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HAPPY LABOR DAY FROM MARIA LUISA

Wishing all of you a happy, relaxing, refreshing and most of all, fun Labor Day.

It’s the day to step back and really take it easy after the long hot summer.

Savor the best memories from the past couple of months, from barbecues to birthday gatherings, perhaps a blowout Memorial Day weekend or some exciting Fourth of July fireworks.

Maybe there were some memorable trips, to the beach or to a family reunion – or just those simple stretches of time when all that was on the agenda was… not much of anything – now that is bliss!

We hope the summer – yes, officially still with us, though many consider Labor Day its end – has been a good one for you and yours.

We also hope you’re ready for all that autumn will bring.

Here at Maria Luisa, we look to a full slate of activities in the weeks and months ahead. Check our newsletter, Community Calendar and social media for the latest on sales, street fairs, parades, and so much more.

And of course, the autumn fashions and accessories continue to arrive on a near-daily basis to both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa.

Fresh from a big buying trip – with new merchandise already starting to fill our shelves – we think that fall is going to look pretty good on YOU!

So, Happy Labor Day everyone, and as always, thanks for your continued loyalty and support.

With you as our customers, it doesn’t often seem like “work” to us – but, of course, we’ll still take today’s holiday in honor of the achievement of America’s workers.

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SUMMERTIME TUNES

 You know we love our music at Maria Luisa, from what we choose to play in our shops to the special events we host that often have a musical element.

And during the summer months, the musical offerings in Nyack kick into high gear – and we love to catch a live performance in town.

Through our Community Calendar, a feature of marialuisaboutique.com, we share news of happenings in and around Nyack that we think you might like, as well.

Here’s just a bit about what’s planned:

• If you’ve not been yet, the Nyack Parks Conservancy is again offering its Music on the Hudson Concert Series, with free shows at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Memorial Park, on the river at the foot of Depew Avenue. Those attending should bring a blanket, chairs and even a picnic (concession foods are also sold). In case of rain, the shows are moved indoors to the Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave. Upcoming shows include Dead Meat with special guest Shwizz (July 3); Country Fresh (July 10); Old No. 7 Band (July 17); The Jazz Passengers, as part of Nyack Jazz Week (July 24); and CRUSH (July 31). For the latest, you can check the Park Conservancy’s Facebook page.

• The Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center at 82 N. Broadway is also again offering summertime music with its “Jazz/Music in the Garden” series, held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Again, bring a lawn chair or blanket, with refreshments available for purchase before the shows and during intermission. A $5 donation supports the preservation of the Hopper House and gardens. In case of rain, the shows are held at Grace Church at 130 1^st Ave. This year’s lineup includes: Burr Johnson Trio (July 12); Peter Furlan Quintet with Neil Alexander (July 19); Mark Patterson Quintet (July 26); Next Generation Jazz Weekend (July 28-29); Steven Bernstein R&B Jazz Band (Aug. 2); Jeremy Wall and John Ragusa Quintet (Aug. 9); and Richard Sussman Group (Aug. 16). For more, visit edwardhopperhouse.org.

We hope you’ll stop by and say hello – and see what’s new in our shops – on the way to the shows. And who knows? We might see you at the concerts, as well.

And one final (non-musical) note, please be aware that Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa are taking a short break. Our shops, normally closed on Mondays, will also be closed July 3 and 4. We’ll resume regular hours Thursday, July 5.

Happy 4^th of July!!

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NEW YEAR, NEW LOOK…

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Have you been into our shops lately? 
If so, you’ll realize we embraced the spirit of change for 2018.

Both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa are sporting new looks, which symbolize a bit of a new approach for us.

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As you know – of course, you do, since you helped us celebrate in style – 2017 marked our 30th year doing business in Nyack.

So… we figured it was time to shake things up a bit.

Fear not – we’re still filled with the fashions, accessories, gifts and more that you’ve come to know and love.

We are just streamlining our displays, fine-tuning our selections for a refreshing mix of best-loved and new brands – and tying it all up with a bit of a new look.

We’ll share more details in our next quarterly newsletter – the spring edition (yes, spring is indeed just a few weeks away) – and we’re planning to hold a special event to mark our embracing this “new year, new look, new launch.”

Stay tuned – we think you’re really going to like what you see.

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SOFT AND EASY

When you have a rough day, all you want to do is come home and relax.

It’s even better when you have a cozy space to just sink into.

If you haven’t seen lately, our lower level at ML by Maria Luisa is filled with an expanded selection of home furnishings and accessories – including some wonderfully welcoming oversize pillows that you’ll want to dive right into.

Stock up… and we promise your next bad day suddenly won’t seem so bad.

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Well, we made it through the sometimes-hectic holiday season – and all of 2017 awaits…
If you’re having trouble getting back into a regular routine, we’ve got you covered.
Stop by Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa for plenty to help you calm down and focus.

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We’ve got cozy sweaters and soothing lotions, slippers and teapots, rich fragrances and scented candles, inspirational books, artwork and signs and some beautiful journals to share your thoughts – or write those
lists that keep you organized.
And the best is we offer a welcoming shopping environment where the pressure is low and style is high.

Remember, during this time of year, when everyone’s getting back into a routine, we want to help make it easy – and fun – for you.
So come in and think peace, beauty, nature – browse away a little - and really just relax.
And breathe…

LOOKING BACK – and AHEAD – at MARIA LUISA

January 2017

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As we welcome 2017 with fresh eyes and an optimistic spirit, we here at Maria Luisa just want to take a moment to look back at 2016 before looking fully ahead .
First of all, we again wish you, our loyal customers, a happy and healthy new year – and hope it’s already off to a great start.
We thank you for your loyal patronage – and friendship – not only in 2016 but throughout our 30-year history in Nyack.
That’s right, our business marks its 30th anniversary this year – and we’ve got great things planned.

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But first, a quick recap of 2016, a busy year in which we were so grateful to see our store filled with customers for various events ranging from door-buster sales to Shopping for a Cause to benefit the Nyack Center. Special programs included an empowerment evening with author Susan Travis, our annual Wish List holiday gathering and of course, participation in all of Nyack’s signature events including the street fairs and the ever-popular Halloween Parade.
Along the way, we received recognition from Hudson Valley magazine, which was a lovely boost of exposure to a wider audience.

Nyack Street Fair

In addition, we continued our initiatives including Say No! To The Bag, the ML/GL Global Local Initiative, which benefits local nonprofits, and one of the projects we hold most dear, The ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship Fund.

2016 Shop for a cause

We introduced special shopping promotions ranging from the Sale of the Week to the 24 Days of Holiday Perks and welcomed you to share some iced tea or lemonade with us on Wednesday afternoons throughout the summer.
To us, these are not only ways to boost traffic but offer more chances to connect with you and see what you’re liking, buying and hear how you are doing.
We also continued to expand

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our online shopping offerings, (look for a brand new MariaLuisaBoutique.com website to debut February) which many of you have taken advantage of – and for that, we thank you.
It all added up to another memorable year – and fueled us for what’s in store as we build toward our official anniversary later this year.
We’ve already begun planning special promotions and events – and kick off the programming with an evening with a “love-themed” poetry event with Judith Rose Feb. 1 and some Valentine’s Day-themed shopping events in February, as well.
We look to presenting another ML by Maria Luisa Scholarship this spring and hope to expand this program to other areas of funding (and again thank you sincerely for your ongoing and continually growing support).

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Our thriving South Broadway homes for both Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa continue to grow as we add more and new merchandise and revamp our furniture and home accessories collection within – but also as welcome new neighbors including Maura’s Kitchen and Brooklyn Bread.
As we hope you consider us a community resource, we continue to expand our collaborations with local organizations and offer a detailed community calendar on our website, which itself will be re-vamped and re-launched soon. And we remain, as always, open to working with artists, performers, authors and organizations that would like to hold special events here.
After all, it’s all part of what we do – and we are so glad you’re with us to “enjoy the ride.”
Happy 2017 – and again, we thank you for 30 years of patronage, support – and friendship.ML
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COAT SEASON — YES, IT’S HERE

Autumn arrived – at least the calendar said it did, though those 80-degree days

earlier this month had us fooled.

Now, though, the season is really here.

You can feel it in the crisper air. You can see it in the temperatures.
And while it’s not – yet – time for the heaviest of coats, it’s not walk-out-the-door-in-a-T-shirt weather anymore. That’s for sure.

Here at Maria Luisa Boutique and ML by Maria Luisa, we’re embracing that nip in the air.

With new styles arriving all the time, we’re anticipating every step of the transition from light jacket to a little heavier jacket to oh boy, the full-on winter coat.

And we’re doing it all in our signature style.

If you like soft, we’ve got it. Bold colors, check. And same for textures and patterns of every kind.

Stop in and see what we’re showing – or, shop us online at MariaLuisaBoutique, to wear now and throughout the coming months.

Bundle up!!  ML