5 Unique Boutiques For You to Visit

1. THE COTTAGE

Cottage owner Susan Gauthier and gang have traveled the country to bring Severna Park the widest selection of exclusive gifts and accessories. This Park Plaza boutique is always fresh – stocked with beautiful gifts for friends, family and colleagues. And don’t forget to spoil yourself!  

From special orders to free gift wrapping, from tastings to e-mail specials, is known for making your shopping experience easy and fun. With a huge selection of Vera Bradley goodies, Lilly Pulitzer delights, Life is Good treats and Brighton baubles, there is no reason to leave this shop empty-handed.

Look for good coupons in local publications and sign-up online for special sales at www.shopthecottage.com  and then come stop by for "fun, functional and frivolous" shopping. 

Store Hours: Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun, Noon - 4 p.m. or call 410-647-6742 for information.

2. SAVVY

Severna Park's savviest shoppers already know about this jewel of a boutique located so conveniently in our own community. Since 2009, Savvy has been a fun, friendly place to shop for moms, teens, tweens, and toddlers, too.  Jazzy coats, fancy shoes, designer handbags and  a decorator line of reusable bags, logo’d apparel, and retro T-shirts that will keep you coming back.

The Pulitzer "Prize" goes to this consignment locale -- the Lilly's selection is to die for. Other designers can always be found tucked among the rounders at Savvy, often including a nice selection of Brighton silver and leather belts (shhh, don't tell anyone).

Savvy consigners enjoy consigning the best of the best and in turn, shoppers always leave with great deals. It pays either way at Savvy!  Talk to  owner Stacey Cassidy to get a customer rewards card -- it's a great way to make your purchases add up.

And, if you get on this chic boutique's e-mail list, you'll be the first to know when prices take a plunge. Find Savvy in the Severna Park Village Shopping Center.

Store hours vary by season, so best to call 410-647-1636.

 3. DRESS BARN

Don’t discount the Dress Barn.  It’s been here a long time for a good reason. Have you ever ventured in? It’s a well-kept secret for many SP women, especially those in need of that last-minute dress for a special occasion.

Sizes are their specialty, with a wider range than many shops. Well-lit dressing rooms and helpful staff are another nice touch at Dress Barn. Percentage-off racks aplenty and pretty accessories to choose from.

Nighties and pantyhose, socks and jewelry, not just dresses. Surprised?  This location’s selection of scarves and pashminas is very popular, whether looking for a gift or that special something for yourself.  Check out www.dressbarn.com and find them at 558H Ritchie Highway, Severna Park.  

Store Hours:  Mon - Sat, 10 a.m. - 9pm; Sun 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. or call 410-647-3765 for more information.                        

 4. PARTNERS IN CARE BOUTIQUE

Just at the tip of Severna Park (actually located in Pasadena) is this resale clothing, jewelry, books, furniture and gift boutique. What makes it so special?  It is a place to shop and serve the community at the same time.

In case you are not aware, Partners in Care (PIC) is a community non-profit that helps older adults remain independent in their own homes using the concept of "time exchange." You put in work hours for PIC, and in exchange receive home repair/and or meaningful support for you or your loved ones. Superb concept.

Stop by the boutique but also mark your calendar for the upcoming "Jewelry Extravaganza,"  March 25 at the , from noon to 7 p.m.. Can't come Saturday? The Extravaganza continues Sunday at the shop itself from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Entrance and parking at both locations are free.

Visit with local artisans and vendors or admire the silver, gold, estate and fashion jewelry already in stock. There are treasures to be had for every budget at 6 Ritchie Highway and East-West Boulevard in Pasadena.

Store Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 a.m. - 4p.m.; Tues and Thurs, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ; Sat., 9 a.m. 4 p.m. or call 410-544-0568. 

5. CHA-CHING CONSIGNMENTS

Nicely book-ending Severna Park on the Millersville side, this jam-packed  store continues to impress. Recently more than doubling its size, owners Glynnis Kuhblank and Jennifer Dowd are always busy behind the counter, whether chatting with a customer, taking in terrific items for sale, or setting you up with a cuppa Keurig and a croissant in the "Caffeine by Cha-Ching" corner.

Yes, they pamper their shoppers and consigners here.

You could spend an hour simply diving into the purse cubbies. Chico has its own big rack.  The recently added Couture Corner is eye-catching this week with Jill St. Johns and Diors. Vera, Lilly, Ralph and Abercombie and Fitch are hanging (out) here, too. There's a too-cool selection for teenage girls-- jeans to jackets.

The furniture leaves the store as fast as it comes in and tends to be high-end at low prices. Books, housewares, gift items, fine linens (often new in original packaging) abound.  Looking for jewelry? Come check out the bling at Cha-Ching: 667 Old Mill Road, Old Mill Plaza, Millersville.

Store Hours:   Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Closed Sunday. Phone: 410-729 -2009.