Whom You Know: Valentine's Day: The Perfect Time to Shop for Your Heart, Feb. 11th and 12th

Friday, February 11, 2011

Valentine's Day: The Perfect Time to Shop for Your Heart, Feb. 11th and 12th

Pop-up Benefiting American Heart Association Extended!

Designers, jewelers, retailers, florists and more contribute to charity shop operating
Friday, February 11th and Saturday, February 12th, 10 A.M. to 8 P.M.

Additional retailers, designers, jewelers, florists and pastry chefs have joined an A-list of contributors to the Heart Boutique, necessitating an extra day of operation for the pop-up shop whose proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. Organized by "Queen of Retail" Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group, the fundraising shop-athon is being held at 10 West 56th Street on Friday, February 11th, as originally planned, through Saturday, February 12th, and each day from 10 A.M. to 8 P.M..

     The storied mansion in which it is being staged – once the home of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Todd – will feature five levels of shopping, food and activities to entertain the entire family, with tax-deductible proceeds helping to fight heart disease and stroke.

     "The Heart Boutique is going to be a multidimensional extravaganza, where shoppers can find the perfect gifts, take perfect photos of their children, and have a sweet treat – while helping to support the great work of the American Heart Association," says Ms. Consolo, who is also the 2011 Co-Chair of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Luncheon. "Every day brings another generous contribution and for that, all these wonderful contributors have my – pun intended – heartfelt thanks."

     Heart Boutique donors include A Charmed Life, Ah!Dorned, AprilMarin, Brenda Waites Bolling Millinery Boutique, Bongenre, The Chintz Giraffe, Designer Sunglasses, Dr. Michelle Copeland Skin Care, elle G Designs, Excessorize, Guru New York, Isadora Story,Jessie Rose, Jewel of Ocean, Jilly New York, Joolree by Davida, Judith Ripka, Julie Feldman Designs, Leshem Loft, Meryl Foster, Nina McLemore, Peter Lik, PrivateStyles, Scenterprises,Susan B Myers, Strands by Stacy, Tanjore, 3 Sisters, Triple Sweet, and more!

     Also planned for the two-day shopping wonderland is a children's section on the fourth floor featuring a large red velvet heart set up to serve as a backdrop for holiday photos; the Big Heart Café, with delicious contributions from renowned pastry chefs; mini-readings from America's Best Psychics; and custom-designed tee-shirts prepared on-site by students from Parsons School of Design and Pratt Institute.

     "I was honored to be asked to support this important organization," Ms. Consolo adds. "And what better way to participate in the fundraising efforts than in the business I know best – setting up a retail space! It's real estate with a heart for the American Heart Association!"

     Ms. Consolo and the leasing team of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group are the exclusive brokers representing the 16,000-square-foot townhouse, most recently the home of Felissimo. For more information about the American Heart Association, including the Heart Boutique and the Go Red for Women Luncheon the following Friday, February 18, 2011, go towww.heart.org/newyork, contact amanda.loderstedt@heart.org, or call 212.878.5918.

About Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group

     As the industry leader in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is renowned for its success on local, national and international platforms. Headed by Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, the group's comprehensive scope extends to virtually every facet of the retail landscape; from celebrated Madison Avenue to Rodeo Drive, urban retail corridors worldwide, upscale super regional shopping malls, luxury specialty centers and hotel/casino retail. Over the years, the group has brought world-famous fashion designers and international brands to U.S. markets; and U.S brands abroad. Moreover, they are the exclusive representatives of prominent portfolios held by investment funds, public companies and private property owners; as well as consultants for business improvement districts and government agencies.

     Renowned for its innovative marketing strategies, the Retail Group offers a wide range of services that are critical for today's economic environment, and provides customized, focused solutions on a client-by-client basis. With unparalleled access to a global network of businesses, owners and buyers, Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group is the foremost retail real estate authority in the country. For more information, visit the Retail Group online.

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