The Patch Sprouts a New “Dandelion”

Acclaimed Stationery and Gifting Store, The Dandelion Patch Opens New National Harbor Location

Washington, DC (July 12, 2012)— Well-loved DC metro area luxury paper and gift boutique, The Dandelion Patch (www.thedandelionpatch.com), will hold a grand opening celebration for its sixth retail location at National Harbor, on Thursday, July 19th from 6pm to 8pm. On hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon will be Prince George's County Councilmember, Obie Patterson, Mrs. Maryland, Teresa Scanlon, Miss Maryland, Julian Grillo, Fun Company Events President, Carolyn Howell and Kent Digby, Vice President of The Petersen Companies.

Guests can look forward to a complimentary cocktail reception provided by The Sunset Room by Wolfgang Puck, live entertainment from MIX 107.3 FM featuring Bob Aqua, and 15% off discount shopping throughout the evening. Additionally, over $3000 of door prizes will be given out, the first 25 guests to RSVP with a friend will receive a $25 gift card, and attendees will recieve a delightfully filled gift bag of samples, coupons and treats with every purchase.    

Heidi Kallett, CEO of The Dandelion Patch explains “We've enjoyed explosive growth in the past few years because of our unique gifts, custom invitations, personal service and dedication to the community through numerous charitable partnerships. We're very excited about our new location in the National Harbor and are thrilled to finally expand our footprint into Maryland so that we can bring more customers into the 'Patch' family. At National Harbor, we have the added bonus of being part of a thriving shopping district."

Since 1994, The Dandelion Patch has been exceeding expectations of discerning customers from all over the DC metro area for their stationery and gifting needs. They have been widely recognized in the region and have received accolades from the Washingtonian Magazine, Bride and Groom, Weddingwire, The Knot, Northern Virginia Magazine and others. The Dandelion Patch carries the largest collection of fine paper products in the DC metro area and carries traditional favorites like Crane and William Arthur, as well as fashionable finds from Kate Spade and Vera Wang. Their highly skilled staff also does custom design services that have been featured in Martha Stewart and InStyle. In addition to their extremely knowledgeable team in all of these locations, the store boasts a wide collection of gifting items from Vera Bradley, Danielson Designs, Mariposa, Lilly Pulitzer, and Troll Beads for all occasions and all ages. 

The Patch Sprouts a New “Dandelion”

Acclaimed Stationery and Gifting Store, The Dandelion Patch Opens New National Harbor Location

Washington, DC (July 12, 2012)— Well-loved DC metro area luxury paper and gift boutique, The Dandelion Patch (www.thedandelionpatch.com), will hold a grand opening celebration for its sixth retail location at National Harbor, on Thursday, July 19th from 6pm to 8pm. On hand to cut the ceremonial ribbon will be Prince George's County Councilmember, Obie Patterson, Mrs. Maryland, Teresa Scanlon, Miss Maryland, Julian Grillo, Fun Company Events President, Carolyn Howell and Kent Digby, Vice President of The Petersen Companies.

Guests can look forward to a complimentary cocktail reception provided by The Sunset Room by Wolfgang Puck, live entertainment from MIX 107.3 FM featuring Bob Aqua, and 15% off discount shopping throughout the evening. Additionally, over $3000 of door prizes will be given out, the first 25 guests to RSVP with a friend will receive a $25 gift card, and attendees will recieve a delightfully filled gift bag of samples, coupons and treats with every purchase.    

Heidi Kallett, CEO of The Dandelion Patch explains “We've enjoyed explosive growth in the past few years because of our unique gifts, custom invitations, personal service and dedication to the community through numerous charitable partnerships. We're very excited about our new location in the National Harbor and are thrilled to finally expand our footprint into Maryland so that we can bring more customers into the 'Patch' family. At National Harbor, we have the added bonus of being part of a thriving shopping district."

Since 1994, The Dandelion Patch has been exceeding expectations of discerning customers from all over the DC metro area for their stationery and gifting needs. They have been widely recognized in the region and have received accolades from the Washingtonian Magazine, Bride and Groom, Weddingwire, The Knot, Northern Virginia Magazine and others. The Dandelion Patch carries the largest collection of fine paper products in the DC metro area and carries traditional favorites like Crane and William Arthur, as well as fashionable finds from Kate Spade and Vera Wang. Their highly skilled staff also does custom design services that have been featured in Martha Stewart and InStyle. In addition to their extremely knowledgeable team in all of these locations, the store boasts a wide collection of gifting items from Vera Bradley, Danielson Designs, Mariposa, Lilly Pulitzer, and Troll Beads for all occasions and all ages. 

The Dandelion Patch proudly welcomes to the public their sixth location and invites everyone to join in the celebration. To RSVP for the July 19th event, please email nationalharbor@thedandelionpatch.com.

For more information on The Dandelion Patch stores and the National Harbor grand opening event or to schedule an interview with The Dandelion Patch Owner, Heidi Kallett, please contact Kristin McMahon at 443.866.4449, kristin@chicpr.com or Morgan McLoud at 410.271.6091, morgan@chicpr.com.

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The Dandelion Patch proudly welcomes to the public their sixth location and invites everyone to join in the celebration. To RSVP for the July 19th event, please email nationalharbor@thedandelionpatch.com.

For more information on The Dandelion Patch stores and the National Harbor grand opening event or to schedule an interview with The Dandelion Patch Owner, Heidi Kallett, please contact Kristin McMahon at 443.866.4449, kristin@chicpr.com or Morgan McLoud at 410.271.6091, morgan@chicpr.com.

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