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Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire Bisbee, AZ

Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire

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ÓPTIMO HATWORKS AND TIMELESS ATTIRE offers custom hats and leatherwear—all

of which are expertly made by hand to last for decades.

With regard to hats, Óptimo is one of only a few traditional milliners still in existence.

Proprietor S. Grant Sergot painstakingly hand-shapes each one using vintage tools.

“Historic equipment is the best for sculpting a hat by hand,” Grant explains, “but I use

them to create contemporary looks for both casual or dress.”

To make an Óptimo hat, Sergot starts with a hat body of either straw (hand-woven

in Ecuador) or beaver felt (hand-crafted in Tennessee). He manually steams and shapes,

teasing the hat body into the desired style and fitting the client’s specific head contours.

Grant believes that an ideal hat fits both the head and the personality of the owner.

For his line of “travel leathers”, Grant designs the entire collection and personally works with skilled leather artists from Ecuador to achieve his high standards of quality. “I chose Ecuadorian artisans because their tradition of craftsmanship is—bar none—the best in the world,” he says.

Grant’s travel leathers offer maximum wardrobe flexibility: The jackets and vests

look great duded-up for dress occasions yet remain perfectly at home in casual settings.

With construction that includes thoughtful placement of snaps, closures, and pockets,

these garments are appropriate for weekend jaunts and international travel alike. Prices

are surprisingly affordable, with vests starting around $100 and jackets going up to $300.

“I’m pleased to offer hats, vests, and jackets that surpass both functional and aesthetic

needs,” Grant says. “As I like to say about the collection: To see it is to smile; to touch it is to feel good; to wear it is to know... Óptimo.”

Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire is located at 47 Main Street in Bisbee, AZ.

2ndFriday Art Walk in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The next 2ndFriday Artwalk will be taking place in Carrboro and Chapel Hill on Friday evening, February 8th, from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Many of the galleries will have live music and other art related entertainment. Admission is free. Nearly eighty 2ndFriday Artwalks have been held in the last six years with growing community involvement and national interest. This popular once-a-month event draws residents and visitors from all over the Triangle who enjoy the opportunity to see a large variety of artwork during a single evening while socializing with their fellow art lovers. 2ndFriday Artwalk brochures, maps and information are available at any participating art location. Please contact the individual venue listed below for more specific exhibition, special event or parking information.
OUR SPONSORS: Weaver St. Market The Carrboro Citizen	If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of or a participant in the 2ndFriday Artwalk, or have any art related business, suggestions or ideas in regard to the Art Walk, please click here for our feedback form. We appreciate the continued support of our community partners and sponsors. Your business can also become a sponsor!
Ackland Art Museum - South Columbia St. and Franklin St. Chapel Hill, 919.966.5736. Picturing the World: Carolina's Celebrated Photojournalists is the first major exhibition of internationally recognized photojournalists who have studied at UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Animation and Fine Art - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.968.8008. Pablo Picasso - Imaginary Portraits. Original works featuring Imaginary Portraits completed in the 1960's showing use of cubism and surrealism. The ArtsCenter - 300-G East Main Street Carrboro, 919.929.2787. Photography exhibit/ interactive installation: Because We're Still Here and Moving: Mapping a World of Black History in Our Own Backyard. The East End Gallery features Acrylic Paintings by ArtsCenter painting Instructor Juan DiGiulio. Bagwell, Holt, Smith, Tillman & Jones, PA - 400 Market Street, Suite 103, 919.932.2225. Paintings by Cat Moleski - Bright, insightful and comtemplative work. The Beehive Salon - 102 E. Weaver Street, 919.932.4483. Mixed media by Chief. Recent works in mixed media in tribute to the artist's new daughter. Caffe Driade - 1215A E. Franklin St., Chapel Hill, 919.942.2333. Paintings by Lynne Clarke. Heavy texture, inclusion of divergent, interesting found materials, strong color, and the shape of mass and volume - all converge and flow. Come enjoy a glass of wine or beer, enjoy captivating art and discover this unique, national award winning Caffe, that has been featured on the Food Network. Carrboro Century Center - 100 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510, 919-918-7385 UNDER THE BIG BLUE SKY - Valerie Tan is a self-taught artist who has had a lifelong interest in the arts. She paints with acrylics and oilbars and has developed a naive style using "poster" colors and house/neighborhood themes. Carrboro Town Hall - 301 W. Main St., Carrboro, 919-942-8541 Photography of Dave Otto - Bolin Creek and Woodlands: Natural Treasures. The exhibit includes more than 40 prints of the creek, wildflowers, autumn foliage, critters and reflections. Pictures will be on sale with 25% donated to the Friends of Bolin Creek and 25% to the Carrboro Art Committee. DeWitt Law, PLLC - 118 E. Main St Suite A, Carrboro, 919.338.8200. No show this month. FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro Street , Chapel Hill, 919.962.2435. The Faces of Child Trafficking. There are an estimated 27 million slaves living in the world today, the majority of them children. This exhibition shares the stories of children whose families sold them into slavery in Ghana's Volta Region. Fifth Season Gardening Co. 106 South Greensboro St., Carrboro, 919.932.7600. Call for info. Fleet Feet Gallery - 406 E Main St., Carrboro, 919.942.3102. Jamie Nervo. The artist's work depicts life's everday events and characters with a twist, focusing on positive and light-hearted issues we encounter each day. Her whimsical satirical work looks at life in a patchwork of pleasant ideas and colors influenced by family, friends and strangers. NC Crafts Gallery - 212 W. Main St., Carrboro, NC 27510, 919.942.4048. The Road Home - New paintings by Chapel Hill artist Melissa L. Miller. Open Eye Caf? - 100-C E. Main St., Carrboro, 919.968.9410. Paintings by Mary Charlton. Work reflects experiences and levels of emotions, dreams, environmental concerns, layered and uncovered yet left to interpretation. Side room features multimedia work by Miles Murray . Our space is larger than ever, featuring a new beer & wine list! Turning Point Gallery - University Mall, Chapel Hill, 919.967.0402. Come Celebrate Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities all over the world. Join us for a weekend of color and pageantry in art with a big kickoff Friday night. Experience the color and pagentry of world renowned artists at Turning Point Gallery. Masks and beads provided. Weaver St. Realty - 116 E. Main Street, Carrboro, 919.929.5658. Images from Chatahm County - b>Dwain Ritchie is a photographer living in Pittsboro, N.C, The photographs in this show reflects Dwain's love of nature, featuring flower macro photography, landscape photography, and other bizarre nature photos. Dwain also prints all of his photos at his studio in Chatham County. You can print the 2ndFriday Artwalk map and brochure for ease in locating participating galleries. Transportation to the various venues is up to those attending. Brochures are available at any participating gallery.

Scrapper's Edge & Scrap Pink join forces to fight Breast Cancer

 

Scrapper’s Edge joins nationwide Scrap Pink^TM campaign to benefit breast cancer research

Eureka, California – September 29, 2007, local Scrapbooking enthusiasts will come together for the first-ever Scrap Pink weekend, a fundraising event created by Scrapbooks etc to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Hosting the event locally will be Scrapper’s Edge, the largest Scrapbooking shop in Northern California, located at 728 4^th Street in Eureka.

On Scrap Pink weekend, retailers will invite consumers to participate in an exciting in-store scrapbooking party, called a crop, where scrapbookers will create layouts and projects.  Customers will pay $30 to attend the crop, and $10 of this fee will be donated to support Komen’s mission to find a cure for breast cancer through research, education, screening, and treatment.

Sondra Kirtley, owner of Scrapper’s Edge, sees Scrap Pink as much more than just another fundraiser.  “It’s a time to get together, make new friends, work on scrapbooking projects, and raise money for two very good causes.”  In addition to supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure campaign, Kirtley is also donating 10% of all her sales on September 28^th and 29^th to the Humboldt Community Breast Health Project.  “I’ve supported the local project every year I’ve been in business and am happy to combine my efforts with the national Scrap Pink event this year,”  Kirtley added.

To ensure adequate space, supplies and food for participants, Kirtley recommend that Scrapbookers call in advance of the Scrap Pink crop.  To sign up for Scrap Pink or for more details about the local event, call 445-9686 or visit Scrapper’s Edge, located at 728 4^th Street in Eureka.  Scrap Pink information is also available at www.Scrappink.com and at www.ScrappersEdge.net.

MARY HARRIS STEPS OUT AT ELEMENTS OF STYLE BOUTIQUE

  Twenty-five women gathered last week for the monthly “Ladies Night Out at Elements of Style Boutique” in Waxahachie, TX.  Mary of Mary Harris Shops was the honored guest speaker.  Amidst food, margaritas, and laughter, our favorite wardrobe therapist took the crowd through the first steps of personal wardrobe styling.  There was even prizes for correctly answering questions like:  What color looks good on everyone? 

Our "before" Mom jeans appeared once again and were replaced with new great "after" jeans from Elements of Style.   The evening concluded with shopping throughout the boutique with a discount for the occasion and free dressing room consults by Mary.  This is definitely the best way to shop!

Ricky and Lucy's Country Greenhouse

Ricky and Lucy's Country Greenhouse, 11732 Road 32, Sidney NE has hundreds of canna bulbs available in Red. Selling for $1 each or will negotiate price for larger quantities? Call  308-254-2204 or 877-254-2204.  Email: info@rickyandlucysgreenhouse.com.

Sugardaddy’s Extends Its Fresh-Baked, Luxury Brownie

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUGARDADDY’S SUMPTUOUS SWEETIES^® ANNOUNCES ITS NEW,

EXCLUSIVE PRODUCT: BROWNIE BISCOTTI^TM 

Sugardaddy’s Extends Its Fresh-Baked, Luxury Brownie Product Line

With “Rich, Crisp, and Edgy” Brownie Biscotti^TM

April 19, 2007—Columbus, OH—Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^®, gifting purveyors of the edgeless brownie^®, is pleased to announce the launch of its new, exclusive luxury brownie product, Brownie Biscotti^TM.

Sugardaddy’s is known for using fresh, premium ingredients including farm-fresh eggs, real butter, a rich blend of gourmet melted and chunk chocolates, and premium whole nuts and fruit purees to create its luxury brownie products. Sugardaddy’s takes an inventive twist on classic biscotti by marrying the traditional biscotti baking technique to its cut away edges of Sugardaddy’s edgeless brownies^®. The result is a delicious, new-to-market American treat that’s rich, crisp, and edgy.   

“Sugardaddy’s customers are familiar with Sugardaddy’s Pocket Change^TM—our bite-sized brownie bites created from the ‘cut-away’ pieces of our ‘edgeless brownies.’  What most of our customers do not know is that the very edges of our pan never make Pocket Change^TM as they are too chewy in consistency and don’t match the moist, delicate Pocket Change^TM pieces.  It always seemed a shame to not utilize these rich edges. Then, it dawned on us that we could create biscotti by cutting them in uniform strips and re-baking them.” says Tom Finney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner.

“We are excited by the result of our product development and by our customers’ initial response to Sugardaddy’s Brownie Biscotti^TM.  American consumers know what biscotti are.  Sugardaddy’s customers know what Sugardaddy’s luxury brownies are.  The marriage of the two is exciting in both taste and texture. Moreover, Brownie Biscotti^TM is exclusive to Sugardaddy’s.” says Co-Founder and Co-Owner, Mark Ballard. 

Choose from six mouth-watering flavors: 

·          Auburn Original^TM—double chocolate chunk with roasted walnuts

·          Auburn Original No Nut^TM—triple chocolate chunk

·          Dark Berry^TM—double chocolate with raspberry essence

·          Cinnamon Blonde^TM—cinnamon streusel, roasted pecans in a butter, brown sugar base

·          Nutty Bonde^TM—premium roasted nuts in a butter, brown sugar base

·          Tahiti Blonde^TM—white and dark chocolates, roasted cashew, coconut, and pineapple in a butter, brown sugar base.

Enjoy Sugardaddy’s Brownie Biscotti^TM with coffee, tea, milk, spirits, or alone. Nestled in Sugardaddy's distinctive packaging and tied with a satin ribbon, Sugardaddy’s Brownie Biscotti^TM are perfect for office celebrations, “thinking of you", and "thank you" gifts.

Five 5x1”hand-made biscotti per bag. Price: $6.

ABOUT SUGARDADDY'S SUMPTUOUS SWEETIES^®

Award-winning Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^®, Purveyors of The Edgeless Brownie^®, has redefined the cozy, American classic brownie into a truly luxury dessert indulgence, gifting, and special occasion experience.  Sugardaddy's has extended its fresh-baked, luxury line of brownie products with Brownie Cakes, Brownie Trifles, Brownie “Trees”, and Brownie Biscotti^TM.  Each and every order is hand-made to the customer's specifications; then hand-cut, hand-packaged, and hand-delivered to ensure the perfect presentation. Equally impressive is that gift-givers can have their gifts “their way” by customizing the flavors and the packaging. Personalized monogramming is also available with Sugardaddy's Signature Silk Collection.

Sugardaddy's has been named "Best Gift" by Instyle, Suite101.com, FreshTrend.com, StyleBakery.com, BellyduJour.com, and About.com.  In addition, Sugardaddy's has been selected as "Editor's Pick" by Chocolatier, Food 411, The Nibble.com, Instyle, MidWest Living, Woman's Day, Instinct, and Vive. Sugardaddy's has appeared on such shows as Ellen, The Rachael Ray Show, and Queer Eye and has been featured by The French Culinary Institute's PastyScoop.com, The Guilded Fork, ABC 9 Bridge Street, and NBC 4 Today/Midday.

Perfect for individual gifting, corporate gifting, and entertaining, Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® products can be ordered online at sugardaddys.com, by phone at 1.888.4 I WANT 1, or at Sugardaddy’s Factory Store^® at 1347 Cameron Avenue in Lewis Center, Ohio. 

For further information, or for a press kit, photos, packaging, product samples, please contact Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® TLC Team by calling 1-888-449-2681 or emailing tlc@sugardaddys.com.   

Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PINK AND BROWN: A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS

Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties Announces Partnership with UPS

To Ensure Reliable, Overnight Delivery of Its Fresh-Baked, Luxury Brownie Products

April 5, 2007—Columbus, OH—Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^®, gifting purveyors of the edgeless brownie,^® is pleased to announce that effective today its delivery provider of choice is UPS.

Sugardaddy’s Founding Team members’ comments tell the story about this partnership:

“We ship only overnight Sugardaddy’s premium, baked-to-order, luxury brownie products to maintain Sugardaddy’s total customer experience. Sugardaddy’s has coined the phrase, ‘Oven to Door in 24’ as our undisputed freshness guarantee. UPS is our partner of choice to ensure this promise,” says Mark Ballard, Co-Founder and Co-Owner.

“Sugardaddy’s redefines fresh-baked. Overnight delivery is the final ingredient in our carefully crafted, hand-made process and a key tenet on which we’ve built the Sugardaddy’s business,” says Mark Harkins, Executive Chef. 

“We work extremely hard to create a consistent, best-in-class gifting experience for our customers. In turn, our customers rely on Sugardaddy’s because each aspect of our products, packaging, presentation, and people is premier. That also means that their orders must arrive on the date they’ve selected for that special event or to that special someone.  We needed a reliable delivery company who could deliver on our promise and meet our customers’ needs,” Says Beth Rose, Director TLC.

“One package not arriving on a customer’s selected date is one too many. We wanted a business partner who would demonstrate a commitment to our standards of excellence—even beyond delivery. There’s no better choice amongst today’s delivery providers than UPS. We are excited to work together to ensure our customers’ satisfaction—every order, every time—and our business growth,” says Tom Finney, Co-Founder and Co-Owner.

About Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties

Award-winning Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^®, Purveyors of The Edgeless Brownie^®, has redefined the cozy, American classic brownie into a truly luxury dessert indulgence and gifting experience. Each and every order is hand-made to the order’s specifications, hand-cut, and hand-packaged to ensure the perfect presentation.  Equally impressive is that gift-givers can have their gift “their way” by customizing the flavors and the packaging.  Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® can be dressed up in any one of four luxury, 100% silk dupioni bags and hand-tied with one of fourteen satin ribbon choices.  Personalized monogramming is also available on the bags. Sugardaddy’s ships overnight anywhere in the US.

Perfect for individual gifiting, corporate gifting, and entertaining, Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® can be ordered online at sugardaddys.com, by phone at 1.888.4 I WANT 1, or at Sugardaddy’s Factory Store^® at 1347 Cameron Avenue in Lewis Center, Ohio. 

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For further information, or for a press kit, photos, packaging, product samples, please contact Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® TLC Team at 1-614-888-4491.

                                                                     

Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BE THEIRS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH

LUXURY BROWNIES FROM SUGARDADDY’S

January 24, 2007—Columbus, OH—The words Valentine’s Day are nearly synonymous with the words flowers and chocolate.  But, before you grab your share this Valentine’s Day, consider something a bit more unexpected, modern, and luxurious. Consider, Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties, luxury brownies in the round.

Brownies?  Modern? Luxurious? Valentine’s Day?  Sure, you adore brownies, and so does your loved one, but those cakey chocolate squares often taste and look so…tired.

Don’t give up on the sweet little things just yet. Thanks to Columbus, Ohio-based Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties, the homey, handmade snack from your childhood is all grown up and dressed up.  It looks and tastes far better than you could imagine. The company’s “edgeless” brownies are hand-made with the most premium ingredients and hand-cut into luxury rounds, to eliminate hard edges.  They come in eight flavors divided into sweet, buttery “Blondes” and dark, decadent “Brunettes.” The Blonde Tahiti Sweetie, a tantalizing confection of toasted cashews, coconut, and chunks of pineapple, whisks your taste buds off to paradise in one bite, while the Dark Berry Brunette, a beguiling beauty delicately capped with swirls of fresh raspberry sauce, highlights one of dark chocolate’s best bedfellows.  Take a look at The SugarBUZZ on Sugardaddy’s Online Store at www.sugardaddys.com for their many national recognitions for beauty, taste, and style. 

Eight delectable varieties can be customized into Sugardaddy’s Signature 8 Gift Bag, a tower of Brunettes and Blondes (your choice flavor) packed individually into round acrylic cases, stacked, wrapped in a silk dupioni bag, and tied with a satin bow. Best of all, you can outfit these Sumptuous Sweeties in the colors of your choice. For that added luxury, Sugardaddy’s will monogram your bag with your sweet sentiment or selected initials.  Tired no more, these brownies are the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day.

Buy your custom Valentine’s gift today at www.sugardaddys.com and select the date you desire them delivered fresh to your home or someone else’s. Or call, 1.888.4 I Want 1. Sugardaddy’s will bake your order fresh on the day you wish for pickup or the day prior for overnight delivery to wherever you wish your gift sent.

About Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties 

Award-winning, Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^®, Purveyors of The Edgeless Brownie^®, has redefined the cozy, American classic brownie into a truly luxury dessert indulgence and gifting experience. Each and every order is hand-made to the order’s specifications, hand-cut, and hand-packaged to ensure the perfect presentation.  Equally impressive is that gift-givers can have their gift “their way” by customizing the flavors and the packaging.  Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® can be dressed up in any one of four luxury, 100% silk dupioni bags and hand-tied with one of fourteen satin ribbon choices.  Personalized monogramming is also available on the bags. Sugardaddy’s ships overnight anywhere in the US.

Perfect for individual gifiting, corporate gifting, and entertaining, Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® can be ordered online at sugardaddys.com, by phone at 1.888.4 I WANT 1, or at Sugardaddy’s Factory Store^® at 1347 Cameron Avenue in Lewis Center, Ohio. 

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For further information, or for a press kit, photos, packaging, product samples, please contact Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties^® TLC Team at 1-614-888-4491. 

Local business women networking to promote growth and development of commerce in our community.

A website owned by women catering to the special wants and needs of other women and their family members.  Providing shopping, dining, and relaxation, we understand women because we ARE women!

BWN helps women evolve their businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. BWN is the only dues-based organization representing the interests of women entrepreneurs across Dawson County and North Georgia.

BWN started as an informal meeting of women business owners in the Dawsonville, GA., area who met to trade information about business development, contracts, bank credit, and other business issues. Every few weeks, more women began attending the group and it became clear that there was a great need for a formal organization devoted to helping women business owners, so BWN was created. 

BWN's strength comes from the diversity of its membership.  Membership is open to women sole proprietors, partners, and corporate owners with day-to-day management responsibility.

Come join us for our exciting Dawsonville shopping spree, discounts galore from all our members!

People, Places, & Quilts May Special

What’s new at PPQ!

                 Janome May Special:

Looking for that special Mother’s day hint or gift?

10% off all Janome machines with the exception of the Jem Gold, Platinum 760 and the MC4900QC.  Don’t wait!  Get in on the special savings this month.

Summerville:

• A few bolts of African prints are here in wonderful bright colors
• Makower “Spring Parade” with wonderful baby prints.
• “Flea Market Fancy” by Free Spirit that is sure to please the eye.
• “Fancy” Cat panels
• Black and White Dimples
• Stencils have been restocked

Charleston

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