Is May too early for Savvy to declare “Store of the Year”? While she can only hope there is more superlatively divine shopping to come, she can’t quite imagine how anything could be as genius as Gore Dean. The space itself is stunning— every expansive corner filled with things you want to put in your home immediately. Does Savvy really need to tell you about the terrific tabletop items from Hermès? Colorful chargers by Richard Ginori? Simply perfect stemware from Juliska? The Mrs. John L. Strong papers, Voluspa candles and custom-made furniture pieces designed by Deborah Gore Dean herself? She didn’t think so. Now go! Don’t miss: The mural-inspired paintings by Kevin Paulson and David Wiggins. Fabulous!  1340 D Smith Ave., Mount Washington, 410-323-7470

Savvy can never quite hide her horror at alterna-parenting products like cloth diapers, reusable wipes and baby slings that foster “attachment” parenting (Savvy is a big believer in detachment parenting, as in “Don’t touch Mommy, that’s white and that’s cashmere. Now go find nanny.”) That said, she couldn’t help be charmed by everything atBediboo. The stuffed animals from Jellycat are adorable. The capes, tutus and bags from EllieBellieKids are every little girl’s dream. And Savvy could even get into the organic fiber clothing from babysoy— for once, earthy baby offerings that come in colors other than mud. But what really had Savvy cooing? Bediboo’s own practically one-of-a-kind skirts and dresses made from unique fabrics— so fun! Don’t miss: Rock Candy, right upstairs! How can you not love a store that stocks Ring Pops and the incredible organic chocolate bars from Green & Black’s. Another standout? The delicious and different artisanal bars from Vosges (Savvy loves the deep milk chocolate with curry and coconut). 4321 Harford Road; Bediboo, 410-444-6060; Rock Candy, 443-919-4527

Savvy is always sort of amazed at these mixed-use real estate projects that just pop up in the fields. One day nothing, the next day retail, restaurants, offices and medians with mature trees. While part of her sort of sniffs at the whole thing, the other part loves that the gas stations have little plasmas on the pumps and everything is impossibly clean. Maple Lawn in Fulton is one of these such projects, with three stores worth a look. Savvy was intrigued by the Not Your Daughter’s Jeans at Simply Divine (301-490-7731). Hard not to love any pair of pants that promises a better butt and tighter tummy, thanks to the wonders of Lycra. Moving across the street, duck into Bra-la-la (301-776-6007) for fabulous lingerie (Savvy was heartened to see a great selection of post-mastectomy products) and expert fitting. Just next door, swing into Hyatt & Co. (410-730-8060) to peruse the new Robert Talbott line or order custom shirts for your husband. (Pick him up a pair of AG jeans while you’re at it. They are delicious on). Then run like hell back to Baltimore.  Maple Lawn, Fulton