A New Historical Performance. Actress Lynn Rymarz portrays newspaper reporter Nellie Bly at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the Atrium Café. Hear about Bly’s life lessons and some of her stories, such as how she got herself committed to an insane asylum, was arrested, danced as a chorus girl, rode an elephant and raced around the world in record-breaking time. Begins with breakfast at 9 a.m. Tickets are $18.50, and include a $5 gift coupon for use on the day of the show. For tickets, call after 10 a.m. on Oct. 5.
August 25, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
Tags:: Atrium Cafe, Events
Meet Dare-Devil Reporter, Nellie Bly
Categories: Historical DramatizationsTags:: Atrium Cafe, Events
August 25, 2009, Author: , 1 Comment
Tags:: Brighton, Events, handbags, specials
Brighton is Brighter than Ever!
Categories: Clothing and Accessories, Home, JewelryTags:: Brighton, Events, handbags, specials
As the #1 Brighton retailer in the Midwest and one of the top one percent of retailers in the country, we’re pleased to be your headquarters for Brighton fashions.
WHAT’S NEW FOR FALL 2009?
Red is Brighton’s favorite color this season, by itself or mixed with others. Smaller handbags are all the rage with many fun styles to choose from. And of course, charms, charms, charms!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SPECIAL BRIGHTON DAYS!
“Hearts on Fire” Sept. 11-27
Romance and candles go hand-in-hand, so you’ll love our romantic Brighton candle to warm your setting. Free with every $100 purchase (while supplies last).
Join the “Power of Pink” Event and fight breast cancer!
Sept. 25-Oct. 31
Support breast cancer research in a beautiful way. Throughout October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Brighton will donate $5 for each purchase of its lovely new Power of Pink bracelet. Show your support while being fashionably chic.
August 25, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
Tags:: Atrium Cafe, Events
A Visit With “Thomas Paine”
Categories: Historical DramatizationsTags:: Atrium Cafe, Events
Entertainer R.J. Lindsey presents his unique dramatization of Thomas Paine – The Voice of the American Revolution, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 28 in the Atrium Café. Paine was America’s first best selling author whose pamphlet, “Common Sense,” inspired people to support independence. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. (Fulton Street entrance), with breakfast being served at 9 a.m. Tickets are $18.50 and include a $5 coupon good on the day of the show. For reservations, call after 10 a.m. on Sept. 9.
August 25, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
Tags:: Events, Patricia Locke, Trunk Show
See What’s New in Patricia Locke
Categories: JewelryTags:: Events, Patricia Locke, Trunk Show
Trunk Show Sept. 11 from noon-3 p.m. in our Jewelry Department. As one of America’s premier fashion jewelry designers, Chicago designer Patricia Locke designs timeless jewelry that has attracted us with their enigmatic blend of tradition, fashion and fine art. All Patricia Locke jewelry pieces are crafted in sterling silver over pewter and each piece is adorned with Swarovski crystals that belong to a “color story.”
August 25, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
Tags:: Events, Fall, specials
Festival of the Vine Wine Samplings
Categories: Food and Wine, HomeTags:: Events, Fall, specials
Visit The Little Traveler during this year’s “Festival of the Vine,” Geneva’s salute to the wines of the world. Held Sept. 11-13, our wine festival, will feature samples poured under large tents sprawled across our front lawn, as well as inside the shop. This year we will be sampling imported and domestic wines including many fruit wines such as Lynfred’s cherry, rhubarb and cranberry wine. Try the light crisp Stoller, a customer favorite; August Hill’s wonderful fruit wines from southern Illinois and more. We’ll have numerous tasting stations so you’ll certainly be able to discover new favorites! And, as always, The Little Traveler’s samples are free!
Among this year’s highlights will be Choco-Vine, a delicious combination of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine, as featured on The Today Show.
In addition to the wines, we’re offering special purchases on a variety of home décor, housewares and fashion items, inside our shop.
WINERY OWNER JOINS FESTIVAL
We’re pleased to welcome back Gunther Schlink, owner of Schlink Haus Winery in Germany to this year’s Festival of the Vine. Mr. Schlink will pour samples of his distinctive collection of wines and introduce his new wines from France.
Festival Fun for the Charm Collector!
“Wine Harvest,” a beautiful sterling silver bead from the Trollbeads collection, is free during Festival of the Vine with $100 in Trollbeads purchases (while supplies last).
We welcome Autumn… Nature’s mosaic of all seasons! After the hustle and bustle of summer, relax with the endless beauty of autumn–the “second spring,” where every leaf becomes a flower. Throughout this harvest time,we invite you to visit our unique historical mansion and reap the benefits of Autumn’s harvest during this most tantalizing season!!
June 9, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
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Pre-Wrapped Gifts for Weddings
Categories: GeneralTags:: gifts, wedding
Looking for beautiful wedding gifts for any upcoming nuptials? Look no further than The Little Traveler. We have a wonderful assortment of pre-wrapped gifts that let you grab and go on your way.
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Tags:: recipe
Roasted Garlic Onion Jam Pizza
Categories: Food and WineTags:: recipe
Ingredients:
12-inch thin pre-made pizza crust (Boboli)
3 T. Stonewall Kitchen Roasted Garlic Onion Jam*
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread jam over crust. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 8 – 10 minutes, until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve.
*Available in Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department
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Tags:: Christmas, customer testimonials
A Letter from a Friend
Categories: GeneralTags:: Christmas, customer testimonials
Dear Little Traveler,
I wanted to write a note to express my gratitude for always being there when needed. I was in desperate need of Christmas ornaments, at a non-Christmas time of year…
Growing up in our family, we chose an ornament every year from Marshall Field’s and ate under the Christmas tree. As we’ve gotten older, we continue this tradition with our children, and also give each other ornaments. When my youngest sister Wendy got married, I gathered a basketful of ornaments symbolizing things like “hope,” “love,” “security,” “home,” “friendship,” “marriage,” etc.
However, when my other sister Donna got engaged in February and planned a September wedding, there was no holiday season around the corner to help with my gift idea. The opportunities for finding cute and appropriate ornaments were very slim, but I really wanted to recreate another wedding basket or ornaments. Even online, I couldn’t find what I wanted.
With the shower fast approaching, I drove to The Little Traveler in July and found almost every single ornament I needed. Donna told me afterward that she was hoping I was going to do the ornament basket and I did because of your Christmas rooms.
So thank you again, for making one of our family traditions just perfect!
Sincerely,
Karen Baldwin, Oak Park
Karen will receive a $50 gift certificate as a token of our thanks for this lovely letter. Send your letters to Almanack Editor, 404 S. Third St., Geneva, IL 60134.
June 9, 2009, Author: , Leave a comment
Tags:: handbags
Perk up Your Wardrobe With a New Handbag
Categories: Clothing and AccessoriesTags:: handbags
Our fashion buyers have never seen as many colorful, practical and affordable purses as this year. And women are enjoying them—we can’t seem to keep up with the demand. Fun styles, bright, bright colorations, and a variety of fabrics including straws, vinyl, faux leather and even macramé. If you want to add only one item to your wardrobe this season, a new Little Traveler handbag will do it.
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Tags:: parties
Have your parties at The Traveler
Categories: Food and WineTags:: parties
We’re pleased to announce that The Atrium Cafe is now hosting private parties! Plan your Bridal and Baby Showers, Birthday Parties and Breakfast Meetings with us. Call for more information.
Choose from Merlot, Chardonnay and White Zinfandel at $5 per glass while lunching in our Atrium Café and at the 1 p.m. Victorian luncheon. Selections are also available by the bottle in our Wine Department.
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A Letter From a Friend
Categories: UncategorizedTags:: customer testimonials
Dear Little Traveler,
For more than four decades, my “girlfriends” and I have celebrated each of our birthdays with a long trip to The Little Traveler. Some of those dear friends are gone now, so we keep adding new friends and adult daughters. In the last couple of years, my granddaughter would always ask if she could come with us. We’d always say that Little Traveler was for grown ups, but maybe when she was older. We promised…maybe when she was five. So on Sara’s 5th birthday, July 29, 2008, Sara, her mom, and both her grandparents took the train to The Little Traveler for lunch and shopping (the Toy Room was Sara’s favorite). The next day Sara informed her mother, “I’ve been on a train and I’ve been to The Little Traveler. That means I’m grown up, so from now on I can make my own decisions.”
Coming of age fast at The Little Traveler!
Olivia Gow, Elmhurst.
Olivia will receive a $50 gift certificate as a token of our thanks for this enjoyable letter.
Send your favorite Little Traveler memories to:
Almanack Editor
c/o 404 S. Third St.
Geneva, IL 60134.
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Stop in our Toy Room for a play date with new toys!
Categories: ToysToys for newborns through toddlers – Our buyers have searched the market and found wonderful new toys for little ones ages 0-36 months. Our favorites are from Parent Magazine Toys, Early Learning Center, and WOW, a new line of British designed playthings. Babies will have such fun playing with sturdy, fun and even educational toys including a fax machine, kitchen items and a variety of trucks.
Yoohoos – They’re animals, but not really. These oh-so-cuddly plush toys are big-eyed creatures with long colorful tails that come in various sizes and feature their own unique – non-traditional – sound effects. They’re so different, they’re quickly becoming a customer favorite!
Little Traveler Ts, plush purses and bears – Our wee friends love this shop as much as the grown-ups do, so let them flaunt it. Kids can colorize their own Little Traveler designer T shirt – which features the outside of the Toy Department – as well as other cool princess, dinosaur, bike and fireman shirts. Little girls can carry their own Little Traveler pet-carrier purse, complete with plush fox (for the Fox Valley of course), or cuddle up with their very own Little Traveler bear. After all, why should the grown-ups have all the fun at this special store?
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Cook Your Own Gourmet-Style Meals Using Tips from Our Gourmet Experts
Categories: UncategorizedWhy Go Out?
Save money and enjoy a gourmet dinner at home. With a few simple ingredients you can prepare a delicious and easy meal at home – add a bottle of wine, light some candles and any dinner can be special!
Little Traveler’s Gourmet Department is currently featuring a variety of tasty mixes and entrée enhancers. Try Smoked Chili and Brown Sugar Rub from Vineyard Pantry on your favorite fish and chicken, or Beef and Burger Rub from Made in Napa Valley to kick up plain old hamburgers. Add another layer of flavor to your favorite Potato Salad with Vineyard Pantry’s Blue Cheese Dijon Mustard. Fire and Flavor’s Cedar Papers not only infuse a subtle cedar flavor into your meats, vegetables and seafood, but you can wrap it around a taco for an authentic smoky flavor. Grilling Planks are a fast easy way to produce a delicious and healthy meal using meat, fish or vegetables…it will even work beautifully for Baked Brie. These, and many more tasty ideas, are waiting for you in the Gourmet Department.
May 5, 2009, Author: , 1 Comment
Tags:: recipe
Brie with Mixed Olive Topping
Categories: Food and WineTags:: recipe
32 ounce wheel of Brie (or you can use two smaller wheels)
1/2 jar 16 ounce Boscoli Italian Olive Salad*
3 T. Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
2 T. Mas Portell Balsamic Vinegar*
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
6 leaves fresh basil, torn into small pieces
1/4 C. chopped fresh parsley
Urban Oven Olive Oil Crackers or Stonewall Kitchen Sea Salt Crackers*
*Available in our International Food Courts. Boscoli Italian Olive Salad is also available in our online gourmet store
Place Brie on a serving platter and allow to come to room temperature, about one hour. In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the red onions until they are cooked down and caramelized, stirring occasionally. This will take approximately 20 – 25 minutes. Add the Balsamic vinegar and stir to blend. Remove from the heat and add the Boscoli Italian Olive Salad, basil and parsley. Spread over the Brie Cheese and serve with crackers.
*Note: you can also prepare this on Fire and Flavor Cedar planks to lend a smoky flavor. Just soak the plank for one hour. Place the Brie on the plank and place in a medium hot grill for 5 minutes. Top with olive mixture and serve right off of the plank. (If you are preparing the cheese this way, do not allow the cheese to set out at room temperature for one hour. Place it on the plank directly from the refrigerator.)