Just down the street on Broadway, don’t miss your chance to roam through Impressions of Saratoga for all your Saratoga racing must-haves! Where do I start…they have so many new items this Summer! A new line on their shelves is the Jockey Silks Hand Screened Printed Placemats, also available in table runners, table clothes in a variety of sizes (55x55, 60” round and 60x120 and 60x140”), oven mitts and aprons! With several styles to choose from, your kitchen will never look more prepared for the races! To add a touch of Saratoga to your exterior decor, pick up one of their Garden or Home Flags in a variety of colors and scenes. It was hard for me to choose, but I’m a sucker for embroidery so this one caught my eye immediately! Let’s talk bar tumblers starting with a colorful Bourbon Jockey Silks Glass! Find your favorite silks, or use a bartender’s secret of pouring spirits to the top of your preferred jockey’s hat for the perfect post dinner sip and a cigar! And if you love decorative tableware that makes a statement, don’t miss out on these dynamic Out of the Gate 8” Ceramic Plates. Crafted to embellish any setting with a Saratoga Race Theme and bring the colors of the season into each gathering! There are other scenes to choose from so head down to the shop to peruse your favorite!

Impressions of Saratoga

368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
ImpressionsSaratoga.com | 518-587-0666

Looking for that unique conversation piece to highlight a boring corner of a room…Search no further than The Dark Horse Mercantile and this fantastic Vintage Child’s Barber Chair! Suited with the original red leather and restored cast iron base, this one-of-a-kind piece won’t last for long! The replica of the original horse head is a reminder of childhood days and playful details that made even a haircut something to look forward to!  And what would a bar be without a stunning Leather Wrapped Ice Tub with Bit! Great for displaying a few bottles of your favorite canned spirits or layer your charcuterie board with chilled shrimp and small bites below. Need a more traditional ice bucket? Don’t pass up this complimentary Leather Wrapped Ice Bucket with Bit & Stirrup Handles! Sure to make a statement at any bar, the double walled stainless-steel interior keeps ice cold for hours while an internal strainer keeps any melted ice at bay! To complete your bar, be sure to stop in for the leather wrapped shaker and wine chiller!

Dark Horse Mercantile

445 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
ImpressionsSaratoga.com | 518-587-0689

In Malta, Finishing Touches just commissioned a unique Travers Soy Candle featuring an unbridled spirit of Saratoga! I could smell citrus and just a touch of cigar to the finish, so delightful and beautifully displayed in gold rimmed double walled glass jar. Perfect as a gift for visitors to remember their time at the races this summer! What did you think of Sandy Garbrant’s artwork from Simply Saratoga H&G? Aren’t her pieces full of detail and Saratoga mystique…Well be sure to spy her new Paper Mache Horse with paint brush legs and multi-colored thread mane & tail. To keep each piece tied to Saratoga, Sandy went as far as incorporating a portion of a newspaper clipping onto the body. You’ll have to come in to read the print! What about your front door, doesn’t it need a wreath? How about breaking out of the spherical norm and hanging a Horsehead Wreath suited with a red rose winning blanket and bark inspired ribbon instead! You can’t go wrong with the colors…winning is in…in any season! There are only three different wreaths to choose from, so hurry in to ensure you’ll get one!

Finishing Touches Home Decor

450 E High Street, Ballston Spa
FinishingTouchesStore.com | 518-584-1490

Now, we all know the person at the grill deserves to have their drink first, right?! To keep them happy, why not add to the outdoor cooking area a Lynx 30-Inch Professional Freestanding Cocktail Station with Sink & Ice Bin Cooler from Earl B. Feiden!! Wow…now that’s one highly functional bar on wheels to keep everyone happy! Let me give you all the details…Front and center is a speed rail for quick and easy access to your favorite mixers and spirits. To the left boasts a built-in bottle opener with cap catcher and a towel bar above. On top is an insulated ice bin with a sliding stainless-steel cover to keep items chilled for hours. The built-in, pulldown faucet keeps the messes away while eye-catching blue lighting illuminates the front panel. The sink area can double as a secondary beverage station when filled with ice. Nestled next to this are three bottle boots offering a chilling area for bottled wines and mixes. WOW!! A complete workstation ready to make everyone at your party happy they came!

Earl B. Feiden Appliance

1771 U.S. 9, Clifton Park | 518-383-2215
785 U.S. 9, Latham | 518-785-8555

EarlBFeiden.com

From sassy towels to signs and Adirondack Lake wares, Accents at Allerdice has you covered. One of my favs walking in the shop was a 48” Tall Oar Board declaring “The Lake is Our Happy Place!” It’s fun, large enough for the front porch to be seen from the road and would even pair well in a guest bedroom as décor! There are two different styles so hurry in! Sassy is definitely the name of the game at camp so why not egg your fellow family members on with a Fishing Rules Kitchen Towel on display for all to see! Another great find is the Pierced Flower Fountain which comes in different designs and is easy to place anywhere you have an outlet. Just fill with water and plug in! Create a tower of water symphony by staggering three on a plant stand at different heights! So soothing! Now, we often see décor and accessories for Lake George and Saratoga Lake, but wait till you get your hands on a Ballston Lake Hot/Cold Mug! Made with a double wall ceramic body and cork bottom, this mug is ready to rock the beaches with coffee or a smoothie!

Accents at Allerdice

2570 U.S. 9, Malta
Allerdice.com | 518-899-6222

And what would my Summer Picks be without a great recommendation for a grill…correction…griddle. Check this out from Marcella’s Appliance, the Blackstone 36” Omnivore Griddle with Hood which features its exclusive Omnivore Griddle Plate Technology offering quicker preheat and heat distribution with fine tuning controls for extreme highs and lows. The griddle boasts four independently controlled heat zones allowing you to prepare different foods at different temperatures! With an option to extend the left shelf wider, these side work surfaces offer plenty of room for prepping, seasonings, utensils and serving. When you’re done cooking, simply fold it in again to save space. This grill also offers a hinged hood to help maintain the quality of your surface between uses. Built-in wind guards retain the hot air and keep the cooler air out too, even in blustery winds! Other efficiencies include four caster wheels with two locking, a bottle opener and paper towel holder. And with a griddle, you can cook everything you can grill, and more! It’s like having a large fry pan with four different temperature zones! What’s not to like! Be sure to stop in at Marcella’s and tell Nick Madelone I sent you!

Marcella's Appliance

15 Park Avenue, Clifton Park
MarcellasAppliance.com | 518-952-7700