Amelia’s (636) 728-0455
17041 Baxter Rd. 63005

Growing up, my sisters and I loved to tumble into our beds that had been made with “sunshine sheets,” sheets line-dried in the Indiana sunshine. Although for me, it’s difficult to exceed the sensory delight of that childhood pleasure, the luxury bedding found at Amelia’s may do just that. Whether you prefer cotton or silk, Amelia’s has bed linens that any well-appointed bed would welcome: classic Sferra Brothers Italian bedding, all-natural SDH, hand-embroidered Dea and luxurious silk Kumi Kookoon. Ensembles, including high thread count bed sheets, silky coverlets and matelasse shams, are displayed on stately beds by Brass Beds of Virginia. The look is sumptuous and fantastic, plus it’s so easy to make the bed. The fine quality of the sheets makes them a perfect substitute for the traditional bedspread. Add a fluffy duvet, triple-folded at the foot of the bed and presto, when it’s beddy-bye time (for all who know me, my favorite time of day!) simply draw the duvet up under your chin. In addition to bedding, you’ll find fabulous bath linens, bath accessories and sleepwear. Finally, the not-so-well-kept secret is out: Amelia’s carries Kai fragrances as featured on Oprah’s 2007 List of Favorite Things.


WineRoad Boutique & Gallery (636) 228-4234
5501 Locust St. 63332

A saloon of the 1850s, located on the corner of Lower and Locust Streets, is NOW a chic boutique filled with clothing and accessories to outfit girlfriends from head to toe. Deb, the owner and buyer, looks for color, comfort and style in her wardrobe collections. One of her favorite designers, Flax, is featured throughout the store. Deb carries a wide assortment of skirts, pants, tops and jackets in graphic prints, florals and solids that can easily be mixed and matched. Other artistic clothing lines are the Double D Ranch and Pat Dahnke from Texas and Alberto Makali out of New York. WineRoad also has an awesome selection of accessories to complete your outfit: Treska and Obsidian designer jewelry and Mary Frances collectible handbags, fun belts, textured scarves and darling shoes and sandals. Deb carries many unique gifts too. I particularly noticed the Zent’s candles and soaps, cute magnets, note cards and some adorable, expandable, brightly-colored, hand cloths. They would be a great gift for a busy mom or friend who travels frequently. As you shop, I’m sure you will enjoy the art work displayed throughout. The paintings are by local artists who participate in Augusta’s Plein Air Artist Contest every April. You are more than welcome to visit and watch them paint an old building, a home or a beautiful landscape from around the area. What a pleasant way to spend a beautiful spring day in Augusta!