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Leigh Standley is the artist who creates the Curly Girl Designs greeting cards that so many of our customers love.  One of her card's reads:  "The world is full of people who will go their whole lives and not actually live one day.  She did not intend on being one of them." 

 

Each week at La Muse I put a new inspirational/fun message on the chalk board that hangs next to the front door.  This week's sign is adorned with Leigh's words, but for all of you that don't have an opportunity to walk by La Muse weekly I thought it was worth mentioning. 

 

I'm pretty good at living my days "on purpose" (as an old friend Sue Fredericks would say) - but I've been pondering Leigh's words since jotting them down and thinking about what changes I can make that will help fine tune my compass even further on this wonderful journey.  September is a perfect month for change...and so, maybe you want to take a crack at it too.

 

STORE WILL BE CLOSED
 

My first act of change will be to take a vacation!!  Darryel (my fiancé) and I are going to

Spain.  I've never been there and am very excited to see lots of new things.  So, what does this mean to you?  La Muse will be closed on the following dates in September: Thursday, September 13th the store will close at 2pm and will be closed on Friday, September 14th as well as Monday through Friday September 17-21st.  The store will be open Saturday and Sundays, come on in and visit with Sheri and Danica!  I return on Sunday, September 22ndThe website will be open and items will ship in my absence.

NEW ARTISTS:

 

Emily Rosenfeld of Florence, MA brings some unique meaningful gifts to La Muse.  Her line of pendants and key rings each open up to reveal a special treasure inside. All come with a gift card describing the meaning of the gift

 

Dogeared Jewelry of Venice, CA creates beautiful sterling silver word pendants.  We've chosen some wonderful combinations for the store such as "friends, sisters," "mom, baby, miracle," and "I love you."

 

New Toby & Max Bracelets  We've expanded our line of Toby and Max bracelets.  Check out Girlfriends, Bless This Woman, Happily Ever After and more.

 

Lesley Reich & Pottery Mountain  We've always carried Lesley's work in the store and have now added it to the website so you can take a look at the various sayings she has.  Her 4.5" sentiment bowls have been very popular and she has messages for almost every occasion.  Since there are so many sayings and stock changes frequently we are not selling these online but rather please email me or call the store if you'd like to order one.  They are a great 'all purpose' gift useful to hold change, barrettes, candy, cuff links, etc.

 

Mel V. Inc  La Muse brings in its second Canadian artist.  I found Mel V. Inc while in Philadelphia at the beginning of August.  Her line of beautiful hand made tiles with meaningful messages will add style to anyone's home.  The link will bring you to one of her catalogs.  While La Muse doesn't carry every tile in stock the catalog will introduce you to her work.  Come into the store to see what we have and feel free to email me if there is a particular tile you'd like - I'll let you know if we carry it and, if not, how long it will take to order.  The tiles are in the $30-$40 price range and will be available at ShopLaMuse.com by October.

 

 

THANK YOU

 

Yesterday I received the most wonderful letter from one of our AnySoldier.com recipients.  Aidana and her unit are serving in Iraq.  Take a moment to read the letter.  It's heartwarming and I'm sure it will make your day as it did mine.  God bless our troops.  Oh, by the way the 'piggy' she's referring to is a stuffed pig I sent in the package.  I thought it would be a fun gift to add.

 

GIVING BACK

 

La Muse is pleased to announce that we are upping the ante on our charitable shopping days.  Beginning with the first Wednesday in September (and every first Wednesday thereafter) La Muse will be donating 10% of the day's in-store purchases to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.  We are big animal lovers here at La Muse, what better way to express it?  As always, we will continue with our Second Thursday donations.

 

DID YOU KNOW?

 

Did you know that many of our artists take custom requests?  Here are links so some of our artists that do so. If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them! Sheree Burlington     Joanne Sharpe    Tracy Bond    Jade Gordon

 

 

Happy Labor Day!

 

 

Debra Monahan
La Muse
 
108 N Patrick Street
Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-1696
 
This email was sent to debra@shoplamuse.com, by debra@shoplamuse.com

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