Treasure La La Boutique Opens at Savage Mill

Store carries resale, trendy and vintage clothing as well as jewelry and accessories.

  Fashionistas scouring for a good deal on a new look have a new place to try inside Savage Mill—Treasure La La Resale and Trendy Boutique recently opened a store inside the historic mill building. "An opportunity to share in a piece of history came along and I just couldn't pass it up," said store owner Ronnie Akinlosotu. "Savage Mill houses a lot of unique stores and businesses and Treasure La La is equally as unique. We're exited to be at Savage and looking forward to a prosperous journey here." The store specializes in the resale of women's thrift and vintage clothing as well as jewelry and accessories, according to Akinlosotu. The store was formerly located on Main Street in Laurel, but recently relocated to the mill in the New Weave …

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Clipper's Canine Cafe Celebrates Clipper's Birthday

Our featured blogger, who blogs about dogs, brings us news about one special dog's 11th birthday party at the Savage Mill.

Savage Mill's Eclectic Holiday Gifts - A Photo Guide

Patch combed through Savage Mill last week to bring you a guide to the mill's gifts.

  Combing through the winding hallways and grand rooms of Savage Mill's eclectic shops is a bit like stepping back in time to when store owners manned their shops' counters and gifts didn't come in impossible-to-open plastic shrink wrap. Savage Mill is the location of more than 30 small shops that offer toys and gifts ranging from magic tricks to antique clocks. Patch combed through several of the stores last week to present you with the photos above. On Dec. 10 the mill began its holiday hours, which will run until Christmas Eve. During that time, shops will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Also, the mill is hosting special events during the holiday season: What's your favorite …

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Skye Anderson, MS

11:27 am on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Great idea for a story! I keep meaning to get over there to the Canine Clipper Cafe and now I will definitely make it there! Thanks.   more ›

Howard County Black Friday Guide

Find out what special sales shops around the county are having.

Things to Know: Chocolate Day, Savage Mill Fundraiser

It's looking to be a sunny, chocolate-filled day.

Weather: Today will be sunny with no chance of rain, a high of 81 and a low of 61, according to the Weather Channel. Did You Know? According to FamilyEducation.com, today is International Chocolate Day. Would you have indulged anyway? Do you get the daily Savage-Guilford Patch newsletter? Sign up here. Events: At the annual Pink Bag Lunch fundraiser, Success In Style will be celebrating ten years of providing thousands of suits and immeasurable confidence to disadvantaged men and women from Baltimore to Washington at Savage Mill from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission is $50. A 7K run will be held throughout Savage on Oct. 14 to raise money for upkeep of Carroll Baldwin Memorial Hall. Find registration information here. Do you know of other …

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Carnival, Crab Feast, Cycling and More in Howard County This Weekend

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on around town.

Why to go: The Bethel Assembly of God is sponsoring a Community Yard Sale this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Bethel Christian Academy. Spaces for sellers are available for $10. Where:  Terrapin Adventures, 8600 Foundry St., Savage When: Sunday, Aug. 26, 3 p.m. Why to go:  Join Terrapin Adventures and the Rams Head Tavern for a Beer and Fear Tour. Spend two hours taking the Terrapin Challenge. Scale the 43' tower, traverse all 18 crossings on the High Ropes Challenge Course, glide through the forest on a 330' zip line and experience 2G's of force on the Giant Swing. Then go to Rams Head and choose from six entrees paired with samples of six different Rams Head Tavern Beers or wine. Pricing:  $69.95 plus tax Where:  …

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Photo of the Day: Savage Mill Memories

Here's a look back at the original use of Savage Mill, which produced textiles for more than 100 years.

Historic Savage Mill is the local epicenter for artwork, zip lining and antique shopping, but the history of the buildings that make up the Mill is well documented. Fabrics like canvas for ship sails were produced in the Mill from 1822 to 1947, according to the Savage Mill website. Sign up for the Savage-Guilford Patch newsletter, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Photo of the Day: Froyo for the Dogs

Humans aren't the only ones cooling down with frozen yogurt this summer, thanks to a local pet food store in Savage.

Iced treats are one of the best ways to cool down and relax during the hottest days of the year, but some of the dogs in Howard County are turning the dog days of summer into "froyo" days, thanks to Clipper's Canine Cafe. How are you keeping your canine cool this summer? Tell us in comments.  The Yöghund frozen yogurt treats were free for dogs during a promotional event Saturday, and are among the organic treat and food options  at Clipper's–ranging from dehydrated chicken to cookies. "The free frozen yogurt is a big hit!! Especially with Clipper," said Kate Bowman, owner of Clipper's Canine Cafe, on the store's Facebook page. Sign up for the Savage-Guilford Patch newsletter, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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Photo of the Day: Serious Fun and Games

Kids are getting outside to play at TagParty RECON on the property of Historic Savage Mill.

Kids and adults alike are making the most of their weekends, with the help of TagParty RECON, at Savage Mill. The outdoor laser tag game allows players to battle on four acres of land, surrounding the Mill. TagParty RECON is open Wednesdays through Sundays weekly, with tickets starting at $25 per person.

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Claim Your Business Listing on Savage-Guilford Patch

You can also rate local businesses.

How to claim a listing: At Savage-Guilford Patch we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of businesses ranging from restaurants and stores to local government offices. Each listing has some general info and pictures of the business — but if you own or manage the business you can claim the listing. Claiming the listing will give you a bit more administrative access to the listing. Adding photos, details we may have missed and other information. So how do you claim your listing? You click on your business in the Savage-Guilford Patch Directory and on the right-hand side of the screen, you’ll see an icon that says “Do you own or manage this location? Claim it!" Click that link and submit. How to rate a Savage business: If you don't own a …

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