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Wex Rex Presents Beatles Memorabilia in Oct 26th PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction including a Beatles First State Mono “Yesterday and Today” album with the famous Butcher Cover in mint condition and a 1964 Talcum Tin. - October 20, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
High Roller Toys Partners with Oriental Based Company to Introduce One of a Kind Tranquility Monkeys to Market
Local Company joins forces with China based vendor, to introduce unique hand carved, lustrously polished “tranquility” monkey statues to the consumer market. Intended primarily for “affluent purchasers”, this exciting and unusual high end product brings a sense of tranquility and mysticism to any setting. Offered as pairs, each is individually hand carved from red jade and as such, may be considered heirloom quality. - October 20, 2008 - High Roller Toys
Wex Rex Presents Concert Posters in Pop Culture Auction Oct. 26 in NY
Concert Posters in Pop Culture Auction Oct. 26 in NY. James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Music Festivals, Boxing-style Cardboard and Psychedelic concert posters and handbills will be featured in the Oct. 26 Phil Weiss auction of Pop Culture, Rock & Roll Memorabilia and Hollywood... - October 18, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Marx Toys & Rare Playsets in Oct. 25 PRWAuctions.com Toy Auction
Wex Rex Collectibles presents items in the Oct. 25th auction featuring mint in box Ben Hur and Wagon Train Playsets, a mint boxed "Wanted: Dead or Alive" Target Set, 1930s windup Motorcycle with Sidecar and many more Marx Toys. Marx was one of the most important toy companies of the 20th... - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Rolling Stones Memorabilia in Oct 26 PRWAuctions.com Pop Culture Auction
Highlights include a complete set of autographs of the early Rolling Stones including Brian Jones, along with records, posters, photographs, laser discs, books, a golden ticket and a one pound note signed by Mick & Keith in the 1960s. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Eric Clapton & Cream Memorabilia Oct. 26 at PRWAuctions.com
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a Vintage Harmony guitar signed by Eric Clapton and Duane Allman discovered by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Jimi Hendrix Concert Posters in Pop Culture Auction Oct. 26
Approx 700 lots of Rock N Roll and Hollywood Memorabilia will be sold at auction. Highlights include a collection of Jimi Hendrix Concert posters discovered and brought to market by Wex Rex Collectibles' Gary Sohmers. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Wex Rex Presents Disney Legend Collection in Oct. 26 Pop Culture Auction
This sale is highlighted by material from the collection of Disney Art Director and Disney Legend Ralph Kent, featuring many lots of Original Disney Artwork including drawings, stat sheets, productions cels and more. Ralph recently passed away after 50 years working for he Walt Disney company. - October 17, 2008 - Wex Rex Collectibles
Studio Style Announces Stylish New Holiday Photo Card Designs for 2008
Newly Expanded Collection Offers New Formats Including Flat, Tri-Fold & Calendar Greeting Cards. - October 14, 2008 - Studio Style by Collector's Gallery
High Roller Toys Joins Forces with Artist Group SPI to Introduce Unique Marine End Tables to the Consumer Market
Local Company joins forces with vendor, SPI, to introduce unique marine accented end tables into the market. Intended primarily for “affluent purchasers,” this exciting and unusual high end product provides an air of exclusivity and charm to any room. Signed and bookmarked, each is heirloom quality and may be passed to future generations. - October 13, 2008 - High Roller Toys
Free Craft Catalog & New Customer Reviews at DelphiGlass.com
Delphi Glass (http://www.delphiglass.com/), offering a variety of crafts including jewelry crafts, stained glass and glass fusing, ceramics, mosaics and lampwork bead supplies, has released their 2008-2009 Annual Supply Catalog. At 420 pages, it’s their largest catalog to date. The... - October 11, 2008 - Delphi Glass Corporation
ItJustMakesScents™ is Hosting a Fall Fashion Show for All Orlando Models, Designers, Etc
ItJustMakesScents™ is celebrating the grand opening of its new store by hosting a fall fashion show in November, and all models, stylists, designers, etc. are welcome. - October 06, 2008 - ItJustMakesScents
Teaching Children to Save Just Might be One Answer to the Economic Dilemma
Make More Cents Launches Online Store. - October 02, 2008 - Make More Cents
Woman-Owned Home Decor Business to Donate 5% of All Sales to the American Red Cross Hurricane Ike Disaster Relief Fund
Nawal Mesrour, the president of MoraCo Imports, which imports handcrafted home décor pieces from Morocco, has pledged to donate 5% of all purchases made on the company’s website, www.moracoimports.com, to the American Red Cross Hurricane Ike disaster relief fund. - September 25, 2008 - MoraCo Imports
Poker Accessory and Apparel Website, DonkeyGear.net, Goes All in for U.S. Troops
Orlando-based poker accessories and apparel company, DonkeyGear, is donating apparel to show their support for U.S. troops. - September 24, 2008 - DonkeyGear
Online Site Forms Strategic Alliances with Vendors to Offers Products to Affluent Consumers
Local Company forms strategic alliances with vendors to introduce innovative new products for “affluent purchasers.” Those desiring exciting and unusual high end products may now acquire a variety of high and even heirloom quality products for themselves and loved ones from one trusted source. - September 22, 2008 - High Roller Toys
The Gourd Gallery - Grand Reopening. Under New Ownership.
The Gourd Gallery in Sugar Loaf, New York is celebrating it's Grand Reopening on September 27 and 28, 2008. It is under new ownership. - September 17, 2008 - The Gourd Gallery LLC
A Small Company Making a Big Difference by Creatively Empowering and Motivating Tweens and Teens to Make a Difference Today for a Better Tomorrow
dekoposh, Inc. releases their selections for Tween/Teen, Charity, and Celebrity for the month of September. dekoposh, Inc. believes in empowering tweens/teens to make a difference today for a better tomorrow by volunteering, giving back, and leading by example. dekoposh, Inc. is the premier designer of text messaging apparel. - September 09, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.
The Younique Boutique Launches Baby Photo Quilts
Baby Photo Quilts are 38 x 48 inches and allow for 10 or 20 photos of baby's family members. They are made in 100% cotton and cuddle fleece and make a perfect baby shower gift. - August 25, 2008 - The Younique Boutique, inc.
Treasured Blocks, Inc. Introduces Its Newest Product to the Marketplace
Treasured Blocks are the newest most innovative way to display photographs of loved ones. Treasured Blocks feature a multi-dimensional view of a photograph while filtering a thought or saying from behind. These blocks make a unique and treasured gift to anyone and can be created for all occasions. - August 25, 2008 - Treasured Blocks Inc.
Project-Sharing Website Creator Named Top Young Innovator
Eric Wilhelm has been recognized by Technology Review magazine as one of the world's top innovators under the age of 35 for creating Instructables.com, the Internet's #1 project-sharing website. - August 21, 2008 - Instructables
Purple Armchair in Downtown Raleigh Steps Up To Host 2008 "CHAIRity" Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County
Patrick Lawton, owner of the new marketplace Purple Armchair in downtown Raleigh, has agreed to host the fall fundraiser "CHAIRity" gala and auction for Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, which was left in limbo after its previous host, Porto in North Hills, closed its doors... - August 06, 2008 - Purple Armchair
Local Internationally Known Folk Artist Moves Store to Lyman Orchards
The Keeping Room has relocated from its original location on Main St in Durham to it’s new location on 3 Lyman Road in Middlefield, CT, on the grounds of Lyman Orchards. The Keeping Room, a gift store and gallery of internationally known folk artist John Sliney features Original artwork, as... - August 05, 2008 - The Keeping Room
Get in Touch with Your Wild Side This August at "The Wild Life" Art Show in West L.a.
Susie Ghahremani is proud to announce The Wild Life, a solo exhibit of new works at Giant Robot's Los Angeles gallery beginning with a reception on Saturday, August 16, 2008. The Wild Life, the artist's fifth solo show, will feature an extensive collection of over 100 never-before-seen miniature paintings surrounded by a hand-crafted installation. Exhibit runs August 16 - September 17, 2008 at GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025. - July 31, 2008 - Susie Ghahremani
Purple Armchair Presents Vintage Clothing Collection in Downtown Raleigh
Some people love the flattering styles, high-quality fabrics and meticulous detailing. Others appreciate the history and the impact the designers made on the fashion industry. Still others see it as another way to live “green” by recycling yesterday’s clothes rather than buying... - July 18, 2008 - Purple Armchair
Worldengine Ventures Launches a New Coin Directory to Help Collectors Find Coin Collecting Websites
Worldengine Ventures, LLC has launched a new coin directory to help collectors find the best coin collecting websites on the internet. The directory contains links to quality websites including coin blogs, coin dealers, US coins, world coins, news, precious metals and more. - July 16, 2008 - Worldengine Ventures, LLC
Petite Fleur Designs Expands Availability of Children’s Accessories with Online Boutique. Boutique Hair Bows, Baby Headbands, Girls Flower Hair Clips, and Baby Hats
Petite Fleur Designs offers elegant hair accessories and more for your little fashionista. Handcrafted boutique hair bows, baby headbands, baby and toddler hats, flower hair clips, baby layette sets and girls signature bling shirts. Visit www.petitefleurdesigns.com to shop for beautiful creations designed by Laura. - July 11, 2008 - Petite Fleur Designs & Co
Director of UR-InThePaper Meets Gordon Brown
UR-InThePaper Ltd, the largest personalised newspaper company in the UK, today announced that their Managing Director, Rebecca Philipson, has met the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, for the second time in two years. 24-year-old Rebecca was invited by Durham MP, Hilary Armstrong, to celebrate the success of local entrepreneurs at a private reception held at Number 10 Downing Street on June 23rd, 2008. - July 02, 2008 - UR-InThePaper Ltd
Art... Vintage... Everything: New Marketplace Emerges in Downtown Raleigh
"I want Purple Armchair to be the place where you find everything you couldn't find at the last store you visited." -- owner Patrick Lawton - July 02, 2008 - Purple Armchair
Toronto Quilt Shop to Host Project Linus Community Service Day
Sew Sisters, a Toronto Quilt Shop, to Host a Free Quilt Making Workshop on July 15th to benefit Project Linus. - June 25, 2008 - Sew Sisters Quilt Shop
Relax and Rejuvenate with Scented Soy Candles from SoybeanScents
Michigan based soy candle company, SoybeanScents, launches a new premium product line featuring earth friendly soy wax candles. The soy candles are hand poured, organic, and support American Soybean Farmers. - June 13, 2008 - SoybeanSCENTS
Kellyco Metal Detectors Helps Maine High School Start Archaeology Club
Kellyco Metal Detectors donate equipment to help Nokomis Regional High School in Maine start a local archaelogy club. Spearheaded by three teachers that secured a small grant; the club is started for students interested in a hands-on history lesson. - June 11, 2008 - Kellyco Metal Detectors
Beads - Behind the Mask: Beadwork Show at The Beadin’ Path in Freeport, Maine
Behind the Mask: Artist’s Opening Reception at The Beadin’ Path in Freeport, Maine. The Beadin’ Path, a bead store in Freeport, Maine, issued beaders and beadwork artists from all over the world a challenge: to accept a blank mask and after 6 months, submit a beaded mask for a... - June 08, 2008 - The Beadin' Path
Change the Color of Your Fire with Funky Colored Flames
Funky Colored Flames changes the color of any wood fire and makes it blue, green and purple. It is sold in the camping aisle at Target & Wal-Mart. - June 05, 2008 - Winlow Products
Antique & Collectible Flea Market Held at Long Beach Vets Stadium on Sunday June 15 & June 29, 2008
The largest antique & collectible market in California will be held on Sunday, June 15th at Long Beach Veterans Stadium featuring over 800 dealers. On June 29th the Special Sale and Treasure Hunt will feature 500 dealers. - June 04, 2008 - Long Beach Antique Market
Lake Mohawk Gallery of Emryn International LLC Will be Featuring the Oil and Pastel Paintings of Laurie Harden
Lake Mohawk Gallery of Emryn International LLC will be featuring the oil and pastel paintings of Laurie Harden. Laurie's art is presented in many galleries in and around the region. A reception with the artist will be held on June 7, 2008 from 12-6 PM at the Gallery. Just in time for Summer 2008, the announcement comes well with the new GrafxShop 4.8 release. The GrafxShop suite can be viewed and purchased at the Gallery. - June 01, 2008 - Lake Mohawk Gallery
Antiques for Everyone Returns to the NEC
Antiques for Everyone, Britain’s premier dedicated antiques event, is returning to the NEC for four days from 24th - 27th July 2008. With over 400 specialist dealers from around the world, Antiques for Everyone is Britain’s largest vetted and datelined antiques fair, featuring an... - May 31, 2008 - Antiques for Everyone
Troll and Toad Announces the Fonarow Collection of Board Games and RPGs Purchased for $150,000
Troll and Toad (www.trollandtoad.com) online retailer of collectible games made a purchase of $150,000 in Board Games and RPGs by one of the largest, or possibly largest private board game collectors in the world. Includes many rare and Out of Print games and games owned by Robert Charles, founder of Avalon Hill. - May 14, 2008 - Troll and Toad
Card Making Enthusiasts Develop Cards for Kids Program Benefiting the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
In an effort to add a little sunshine to the lives of St. Jude patients, the members of the Cricut user community are collecting donations of handmade cards to raise money for hospital research. - May 12, 2008 - The Christmas Light Emporium
D&D Custom Art Announces the Launch of Their Online Presence
D&D Custom Art, a company that has been offline for over a year, has officially launched online. They offer a variety of products including custom embroidery, wind spinners, garden art and wood art. - May 01, 2008 - D&D Custom Art
2nd Annual Yellow Fence Shirt to Raise Money for Breast Cancer
Yellow Fence, the leader in fashionable scrapbook apparel, will offer their trademarked "care. crop. cure." shirt design for scrapbookers again this year. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. - April 16, 2008 - Yellow Fence, Inc.
Janlynn Corporation Launches New & Innovative Disney Party Activity Kits
Featuring Disney Channels Hannah Montana, Disney Princess, Cars & More. - April 09, 2008 - ValuCrafts
Custom Pillow Maker Gives New Life to Old Clothes: Find Meaning in Spring Cleaning with Kricket Designs
To purge or not to purge? Most people face this question each spring as windows are opened, closets are cleaned, and renewal is sought alongside the warmer weather. And while the local charity may receive bundles of goods, clothing items with sentimental value often stay in closets year after... - April 08, 2008 - Kricket Designs
Potpourri Company Expands Into Wholesale Marketing
Vermont-based potpourri company YankeeScents is expanding into the wholesale market by offering many of its most popular potpourri blends to retailers. Retailers can now select from seasonal favorites like Country Christmas and Holiday Fruit & Nut to year-round blends like Highland Heather and... - March 21, 2008 - YankeeScents
Digital Scrapbooking is Emphasis of New Photoshop Video Tutorial Web Site
toNoodle.com offers subscription based service to on-demand video training in Adobe Photoshop products with emphasis in digital scrapbooking tips, tricks and techniques. - March 04, 2008 - toNoodle LLP
Matsu Bonsai Announces Launch of New eCommerce Store
New bonsai business launches website offering an online store, informational weblog, and more. - March 01, 2008 - Matsu Bonsai
Patricia Twitchell, Just Bears and Stuff Gift Shop Owner, Receives Power Seller Designation
With well over 1,000 items available for immediate purchase, Patricia Twitchell aka The Teddy Bear Lady of Myrtle Creek, has one of the largest selections of Boyd’s Bears on eBay. - February 27, 2008 - Just Bears and Stuff
Random Threadz, a Unique Quilt Design Company, Launches New Website
Random Threadz offers a unique line of custom designed quilt patterns by Sheryl Mycroft. These stunning quilt patterns are displayed here in brilliant colored hand crafted batik fabrics which are available in kits from Random Threadz. The line of designs and products continues to grow to meet the needs of beginning and advanced quilters. - February 12, 2008 - Random Threadz
Kookle Nesting Dolls Craft Great Gifts
Encourages Artistic Self-Expression In Kids. - February 09, 2008 - Kookle Gifts
Got Text? Apparel Line Reflects Teen’s Usage of Texting
The Press Release outlines the introduction of a line of text messaging apparel newly released by dekoposh, Inc. It highlights how tweens and teens are using technology today to communicate with one another via cell phones, MySpace, blogging, and so much more. In addition, it also highlights how dekoposh, Inc. is trying to inspire teens to get involved at the local level and make a difference in our world. - February 08, 2008 - dekoposh, Inc.