Monday, June 29, 2009

Sunny Summer Jewelry

Chunky, irregular, faceted agates are wired onto these simple rings by Zad. The sorbet colors are delicious and a real steal at only $10. Pair them with painted wood earrings, $14.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Summer Hours

Summer Hours begin July 1:

Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 4th we will close at 3 p.m.

We'll resume Thursday evenings & Sunday hours after Labor Day. Have a great summer!

Monday, June 22, 2009

New Purple Gift Boxes

Our fabulous new purple gift boxes are making their debut. The rich color & finish render wrapping paper redundant. With our fluffy curling ribbon clusters or tulle bows, the effect is lovely. Think of all the paper, tape, space & time being saved! We are very excited about conserving resources while being able to serve customers faster. For those occasions when you feel that more is required, we have a selection of gift wrap rolls & gift bags available for purchase that we can use on the spot.
As always, we sincerely appreciate your contributions to our charities for this service.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Manly Mugs for your Main Man













These mugs - or should we say tankards - from Always Azul Pottery in Colorado hold a whopping 20 ounces. They have impressive heft and highly defined designs in relief. Wouldn't Dad love his favorite beverage served in one of these beauties? All glazes are lead free, and safe for both the dishwasher and microwave. $30 each

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Heavenly Silk

Citron is a small, unique clothing line that many women have come to love. The shapes are uncomplicated and the fit is flattering to most body types. This allows you to focus on the gorgeous fabrics that Citron is famous for. Owner & designer Ricki Wolman travels the world for inspiration from many cultures to develop the original textile designs. Originally from South Africa, Ricki established Citron in Santa Monica, CA in 1992.
This pattern is called Crane Kimono, hand painted on silk georgette blended with 5% Spandex. More than a blouse, not quite a jacket, it makes a beautiful layering piece for year-round enjoyment.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

June 13 is Bag Day

This Saturday, June 13th, is Bag Day. That handy tote will get you 5% off your purchase. Don't leave it at home!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Fashion Buying Trip

Today we attended a new fashion market in Maryland - a close, low-key alternative to traveling to NYC. While the show was small, many of the lines were well suited to our customers. Old favorites include Citron Clothing, with their gorgeous Asian style silk prints; Shennel, who did some great coats for fall; Zen Knits, with their ultra-comfy and packable rayon knit separates; and Nomadic Traders, whose boiled wool jacket is pictured here in one of the two colorways we ordered.

We purchased from several new clothing vendors as well:
Transparente: a one-size line of chic, roomy tops
Dorman: a stylish, modern easy-fit rain jacket in great colors like lime, plum and bark
Belamie: artsy pullover sweaters
Nabi: solid knit separates in basic black & warm brown colors in great shapes with wonderful prices - perfect to coordinate with our special tops, sweaters & jackets
Look for the Fall clothes to start arriving in September.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Calabria Hand Painted Readers



Now back in stock: three patterns of the popular hand painted readers by Palm Beach Accessories. The frames are clipped along the top edge for those who like to peep over the rims of their magnifiers, while maintaining generously sized lenses. Available in 1.00 up to 2.25 in quarter-diopter increments. $15 case included.