New Boutique Builds Schools in Afghanistan
Solace International's Afghanistan Girls' School Project opens their doors to the public in Portland today. The boutique is selling beautiful hand-woven carpets from Afghanistan and Turkey along with silk scarves, hand-spun and natural dyed pashminas, sweaters, purses, embroideries and much more. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the boutique go towards the construction of six new girls' schools in Northern Afghanistan next year. Teaming up with local entrepreneur Michael DeLapp who is opening the new Events Company, C T Productions, Edward Merritt and Thomas Ruggiero of Solace Intl., build a showroom and boutique that will build an education on the other side of the globe. They are sharing space at 2045 SW Belmont." For every woman that becomes a doctor, a professor, an engineer or any other professional in the service of her country, we consider this project a success." Edward MerrittEdward Merritt503.358.8479-- Afghanistan Girls' School Project.
Cigar Box Purses - A Smokin' Fashion Statement
Mushu Treasures is the fun and clever alter ego of Seattle handbag designer Marlene Wong-Doutaz (aka "Mushu").
Wong-Doutaz creates genuine Cigar Box Purses that will add a splash of fun to jeans or an extra spark to ignite a little black dress.
Heck, it'll even brighten up a trip to the grocery store.
Her handcrafted, custom designed Cigar Box Purses are wearable, one-of-a-kind accessories that incorporate everything from beads and tassels to paints and papers.Mushu's colorful wooden throwaways are transformed into dazzling handbags that turn heads wherever you go. "I make one of the few women's accessories that men think are cool," Wong-Doutaz says with a chuckle.
"Men are not afraid to stop by, pick up a cigar box purse, look inside, and even comment 'this is great!'
I love it."
In fact, Mushu Treasures has more male customers now than she did when she was a commercial retailer in women's accessories.THE PROCESSThere is a meticulous...
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Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
(ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- Purseuing.com, the leading online destination for purse and bag commentary, has announced its top picks for Fall/Winter 2005. The five "It" bags chosen are what Julie Hall, founder and editor of Purseuing, expects to be very hot this season, with all of the bags either sold out already worldwide, or expected to be very soon.Among the designer purses chosen are the Chanel 2.55 Reissue, Chloe Python Silverado, Fendi Spy, Bottega Veneta Jardin D?cal?e Bag, and Alexander McQueen Novak. For complete details on why these five handbags are considered this season's "It" bags, visit www.purseuing.com/bags/it-bags As a long-time handbag enthusiast, I've seen many handbag trends come and go. Some I have loved, others not so much, said Hall. This is the definitive list of 'It' bags for the Fall/Winter season.
I hope your pocketbook is open and your name is on the waiting lists, because...
Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
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Bridal Shops
When a wedding is being planned, an animated discussion about the wedding gown to be worn by the bride is inevitable. This item is of paramount importance to the couple, their families and to friends and well-wishers. But there are many more such important things to be selected and purchased prior to a wedding. Visiting different stores to purchase all the items on the shopping list for a wedding can be overwhelming. For years, wedding planners have wished that the list of items required for a bride were available under one roof.
A bridal shop fulfills this need. As the name suggests, a bridal shop specializes in providing everything needed for a wedding. The experience of shopping for a wedding can be made simple by stepping into a one stop bridal shop.
The shopping list for a wedding includes bridal gowns, bridesmaids' gowns, flower girls dresses, flowers, headpieces, veils and many other accessories. Bridal stores handle fitting and alteration for all kinds of...
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POSH Handbags
Posh? was founded by owner & designer Tori Alvarado in the Spring of 2002. Tori was a creative-child and has always had a flair for Fashion. Even as a little girl she always seemed to have a knack for handbags & the idea of creating something unique & stylish that was very much her own.
Growing up Tori was heavily influenced by both her Mother & her Grandmother.
Designing was a family trait and always highly encouraged.After working six years in Corporate America in the Computer Industry Tori resigned from her corporate job to stay home with her new baby.
While adjusting to Motherhood, she started putting her handbag designs to paper & decided to start a business that she truly loved based on her creative ideas. She had a real passion for doing something hands on and knew it was time to turn her designs into reality.
Reality for Tori is purses!More recently, Tori collaborated with artist & friend SHANO to create a line of unique limited edition bags...
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New Auction Site Offers Up and Coming Artists and Artisans a Better Way to Reach Buyers
(ContentDesk) December 5, 2005 -- It may seem like you can buy and sell just about anything through the online auction giants, but when a friend asked Cincinnati native and successful online auction seller Bob Schroeder for some help in marketing her beautiful handmade knit purses online, Schroeder was dismayed to discover that the big online auction houses were not necessarily the best places to showcase one of a kind creations. Whether its a painting, a hand made bag, or a piece of jewelry, these custom works of art need to be showcased against colors that dont overwhelm the artwork, and they really shouldnt be competing with every widget under the sun for the buyers attention, explained Schroeder. But even more important is that an artist sells best when they can display their work grouped together, in an online store or gallery , in addition to the individual listings. Unfortunately, every major auction site we looked at was just too expensive for a starting artist or crafter...
New Auction Site Offers Up and Coming Artists and Artisans a Better Way to Reach Buyers
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What Your Handbags Say About You
You can tell a lot about a person from the clothes they wear, but you can also tell a lot about a person simply from the handbags they carry. Its hard to believe, but you can find out a number of things about a womens personality just by looking at the type of handbag she sports. Below you will find a number of handbag styles and colors as well as what each specific type of handbag says about the owner.Styles:Under-the Shoulder Handbags which are smaller and fit tightly underneath the shoulder indicate class and sophistication. A women working in an upscale office or someone of high stature would choose this form of handbag.Big and Bulky Big, bulky and oversized bags are casual and are often associated with younger individuals. These are used for individuals who carry a number of things (binders, books etc) and require a lot of space.
Down-to-earth, lower-maintenance women would carry this type of handbag.Designer Designer handbags often cost an arm and a leg and therefore...
What Your Handbags Say About You
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Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
(ContentDesk) October 13, 2005 -- Purseuing.com, the leading online destination for purse and bag commentary, has announced its top picks for Fall/Winter 2005. The five "It" bags chosen are what Julie Hall, founder and editor of Purseuing, expects to be very hot this season, with all of the bags either sold out already worldwide, or expected to be very soon.Among the designer purses chosen are the Chanel 2.55 Reissue, Chloe Python Silverado, Fendi Spy, Bottega Veneta Jardin D?cal?e Bag, and Alexander McQueen Novak. For complete details on why these five handbags are considered this season's "It" bags, visit www.purseuing.com/bags/it-bags As a long-time handbag enthusiast, I've seen many handbag trends come and go. Some I have loved, others not so much, said Hall. This is the definitive list of 'It' bags for the Fall/Winter season.
I hope your pocketbook is open and your name is on the waiting lists, because...
Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags
Purses > Purseuing Names Fall/Winter 2005 "It" Bags; Leading Purse and Bag Blog Picks This Season's Most Coveted Handbags