SavvyRoot is just one of the local brands offering deals during Southern Flair's Christmas in July sales event. Photo by Kali Norton Photography.

Sales roundup: Article & Thread pop-up shop, Victoria’s Toy Station birthday sale, and more

A look at area sales and events:


Fresh find ACheck out Article & Thread‘s pop-up shop at the Biletnikoff Gallery this Saturday, July 9, from 12 to 4 p.m. The locally based online boutique’s chic flat sunglasses are featured as the “Fresh Find” in inRegister’s July issue, available on newsstands now.


Victoria’s Toy Station is having its annual birthday sale, celebrating 32 years of business. The storewide sale runs through July 30 and features discounts ranging from 20 to 50% off nearly everything in the store. The shop is also hosting a trunk show for the Two Girls and a Boy clothing line today, Thursday, July 7, and tomorrow, Friday, July 8. And there are a few slots still open for the shop’s sessions with silhouette artist Erik Johnson this Saturday, July 9; get more details here.


Southern Flair blogger Leslie Presnall
Southern Flair blogger Leslie Presnall

Local fashion blogger Leslie Presnall is hosting various deals on her blog all month long. Southern Flair is teaming up with local boutiques and businesses to bring Presnall’s readers deals all throughout July. Check out the month’s calendar. For more about how Leslie and other local style-savvy women got their start in blogging, read this story from the April issue of inRegister.


Kiki is hosting a big summer deal this week, when you can buy three items and get a fourth free, now through Monday, July 11. The store will also host a KREWE du optic trunk show next Thursday through Friday, July 14-15.


Ruffles ‘n Britches is currently offering 50% off all swimwear.


Air Blow Dry Bar and Salon is having its Christmas in July event. They are offering 4 Airstyles for $100 through the month of July.


Brian Harris BMW is hosting its “Drive for a Cause” event this Friday, July 8. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., anyone in the community can stop by and test drive the BMW vehicle of their choosing. For each test drive taken, Brian Harris BMW in conjunction with BMW of North America, will donate funds to the Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center. Visit bmwusa.com or call Hendrick Wood at (225) 754-1200 to schedule your test drive.


Hey Penelope is offering free shipping with the code “SHIPFREE4ME16” now through July 31.


Custom Linens is celebrating Bastille Day with 20% off all Yves Delorme merchandise this Friday through next Saturday, July 8-16.


Style Encore’s clearance items have been marked down to $2, $3, $5, $6 and $8 for a limited time only.


The Red Stick Farmers Market will celebrate the Louisiana peach harvest with “Just Peachy” day this Saturday, July 9, as part of its ongoing Summer Fresh Fest. There will be a cooking demonstration by Louisiana Culinary Institute chef Jeremy Coco starting at 10 a.m. inside the Main Street Market. Face painting will be available for kids by Liz Lopes, and marketgoers can stop by the Sprouts tent for peach recipes.


Hands Producing Hope will celebrate the launch of its partnership with a new group of female artisans in Rwanda at a party at The Parlor on St. Joseph Street next Tuesday, July 12. The locally based ethical brand offers goods created by artisans around the world in an effort to help them rise above poverty. Tuesday’s event will feature a sneak peek at the baskets made by Rwandan residents, along with live music by singer/songwriter Emily Kaye, live painting by Chad Shoonmaker (with his creation auctioned off at evening’s end), and free beer for guests age 21 and up.


The Keeping Room has extended its sale and is offering 30% off everything in the store (excluding special order and custom printing or monogramming).


Blush Formal & Bridal Salon will host a pop-up shop for Gypster Veil Boutique this Saturday, July 9. Gypster’s collection of white Bohemian-style dresses from a variety of designers will be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also on Saturday, travel planner Shannon LeBlanc of Paradise Vacation Escapes will be at Blush to share honeymoon advice with brides-to-be and to distribute her book, Say Yes to the Honeymoon.