Spring is trying to wrap itself up and Summer is almost here – what a great time for a new transition in your life (i.e. a new place to live!). Moving somewhere new is always a wonderful feeling (you know, once the boxes are all unpacked) – especially if “luxury condo” is in some part of that equation.

If you haven’t heard, The Bravern has started leasing out their luxury condos and from what we hear in just 30 days they have leased over 58 units! That’s amazing!

A few of the amenities to help with this new luxurious lifestyle you will be taking on are:

• Two expansive Great Rooms filled with natural light
• Two fireside lobbies with soaring ceilings
• Signature Spa with whirlpool, sauna, steam room and private spa treatment rooms
• Fitness center with cardio machines, weights and weight machines and a patio for yoga
• Private theater with seating for entertaining
• Terrace Garden with grills and outdoor seating

Go check them out just as soon as you can – we’re sure you’ll get that ‘welcome home’ feeling.

This weekend will see a variety of amazing sales, and if you’re anything like us, you will have them all mapped out, know the fastest way in, the best parking locations and all store hours. However, if you aren’t as extreme as we are, then let us tell you about the one you must-attend-or-you’ll-be-sorry-you-missed sale: The Karen Millen Memorial Day sale at The Shops at The Bravern.

From May 28th through the 31st select store merchandise will be 30 percent off! You can stock up on some brilliant British fashions for those end-of-school dances, summer cocktail parties and weddings you are no doubt planning to attend- it will be a memorable Memorial Day and you’ll be happy you listened to us!

(By the way parking is complimentary for six hours with validation which is available in the shops and restaurants on weekdays and during all hours on Saturdays and Sundays. NO PURCHASE REQUIRED.)

Hope to see you there!

This weekend I decided to head to The Bravern to check out the sales racks as I was desperately needing some new tops and skirts. My plan had been to check out many stores but as soon as I walked into Anthropologie I knew I was in trouble… I was greeted right off the bat by 3 large sales racks, one stating $39.99. Trouble!! (Pictured is one of my skirt finds – so cute, right?!)

Now I, along with most people, have to be in the mood to actually dig through sale racks and thankfully for me, I was. I looked at every single item on those racks, not to mention the back sale room and I found 12 items to try on – 12 REALLY cute and spring worthy items.

I really wanted to narrow down my finds but 8 really worked well and I just couldn’t pick which ones to keep and which ones to leave… so I bought them all! One of my scores was an adorable navy/orange Anna Sui dress that was once listed at over $300 and I got it for $59.99! I am very pleased!

Head on over there quickly before all the great finds have been found. I assure you there were still many gems hidden on those racks. Not in the modd to leave the couch, well you’re in luck. You can shop their sale online too!

All right, enough about me – go shop!!

On May 22 – 23 from 9:00am – 7:00pm you can head on over to The Bravern to celebrate the Grand Opening of their signature apartments. Grand Opening specials include: Rents from $1,500 per month, 4 weeks free rent, up to 3 months of free parking and membership specials at David Barton Gym (specials are valid for Grand Opening weekend only).

May 22, 2010

9 am – 12 pm: Crepes prepared in the exhibition kitchen and coffee by Vovito Caffe & Gelato.

12 pm – 4 pm: Exhibition grilling with John Howie on the Garden Terrace and movie mania in the Theatre, including munchies and John Howie Beer. Or get a mini-manicure in the Signature Spa.

4 pm – 7 pm: Jazz and appetizers in the Great Room, sponsored by Wild Ginger and a wine tasting in the Garden House.

May 23, 2010

12 pm – 4 pm: Exhibition grilling with John Howie on the Garden Terrace and movie mania in the Theatre, including munchies and John Howie Beer. Or get a mini-manicure in the Signature Spa.

While you’re there, enter to win one of the below prizes!

Two pre-painted accent walls.
Guest Suite for a weekend.
Valet parking for one week.
Mini-pedicure at Red Door Spa.
$50 gift cards to the restaurants at The Bravern.
$500 gift card to The Shops at The Bravern.