The Container Store: Put a lid on it already
Calling all home organizers and compartment-seekers — your new favorite store opened last month at Town Square. And with more than 10,000 products, The Container Store will make sure you never have to ask, “Where should this go?” again.
The 22,000-square foot store (ironically, that’s about half an acre of space-saving merchandise) is organized into 16 lifestyle departments — including kitchen, closet, gift packing, laundry, travel and more. Tupperware troubles will be obsolete with The Container Store’s selection of 120-plus food storage options. Overflowing laundry baskets will see their last day upon meeting the store’s 45 types of hampers. Shirts without hangers can leave the back of the dresser drawer they’re stuffed in; at least one of the 80 styles of hangers in the store should do the trick. If you need even more help, they’ve even got a custom design service called Elfa.
“We know that every one of our customers organizes things differently. Some are shoe-kickers and some are shoe-placers,” says Sharon Tindell, the store’s chief merchandising officer. “Our Elfa design experts create designs based on the customer’s needs and wants. It’s 100 percent customized to their space and lifestyle.” The Elfa army will even come to your house and rip out your old closet to make it Elfa-ready. This is The Container Store’s first location in Nevada and is their 55th store to open. — Marina Rankow
The Container Store is located in Town Square Las Vegas at 6521 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 712-4801, containerstore.com
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Pooch on a plane
Before pet owners can lay by a faraway pool — fruity drink in one hand, bronzing lotion in the other — they have to figure out what to do with Fido. And when Paris Hilton put Tinkerbell the Chihuahua in her pink Juicy Couture bag, she set a milestone in toting around pets. Since then, many designers have made carriers for our furry friends. Now there’s luggage to accommodate pets during summer travels.
Flea Bag’s Barkery and Bow-tique in The District sells dog carriers for car and air trips. Whitney LePore, co-owner of Flea Bag’s, says the store’s most popular airline-approved carrier is the Snoozer Roll Around. The Roll Around can be converted to a backpack and car seat, and has wheel-like luggage, making it easier for owners to reach their gate without carrying the full weight of their dog (red, tan, black, $110- $115).
For car rides, Flea Bag’s sells a Snoozer car seat that has a raised platform so small dogs can see out the window (black, $140). LePore recommends larger dogs be retained with car control straps by Premier (tan, $8-10) to allow movement while being safely confined. Fido’s summer vacation just got a whole lot more exciting. — M.R.
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Toe the line
Look down. How do your toes look? Pick out a polish and prepare for a pedicure; you’ll want to put your best foot forward when you’re strapped into sandals this summer. For a bohemian look, Gap sells a variety of multi-colored bead and stone T-strap sandals ($39.95). If the bohemian style isn’t your thing, Gap also sells one-colored toe-strap, T-strap, two-strap and multi-strap sandals ($29.95-$44.95). When it’s time to dress up, Express’ animal print, color block and multi-strap wedge sandals add a lot of flair — and a couple inches to your height ($59.90-$69.90).
And for those occasions when nothing but a heel will do, Banana Republic’s Natalie platform sandal, available in black and tan, keep feet feeling cool while still looking stylish ($120). — M.R.