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May 6, 2011

Love it! - Mother's Day coupon

If you're lucky enough to be in the NYC area - The Habitat Shop is having a great Mother's Day promotion - for our readers print this posting and bring coupon for 25% off all bags, scarves and robes! (valid through Sunday the 8th)

www.TheHabitatShop.com 143 W 19th street (bet 6th & 7th Ave)

Apr 8, 2011

Love it! - Tribal design

Labels accessories, bags, frames, love it

To say "Tribal" design is here to stay is quite the understatement. Ethnic and tribal influences have existed in art, textiles, furniture and fashion for centuries. These motifs have always been the perfect way to add some design interest to an otherwise bland space, or wardrobe for that matter! Well The Habitat Shop in NYC has gotten this not so temporary trend right, with their fantastic array of tribal and ethnic inspired merchandise from clothing and bags, to home accessories and jewelry - they are a must see if you're in NYC!

www.TheHabitatShop.com - 143 W 19th Street (bet 6th & 7th ave)

Dec 22, 2009

Love it! - Holiday Giveaway Results!

Labels bags, holiday, throw blankets

Wendy Submitted a photo of Williams-Sonoma at the Mayfaire Town Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Melissa submitted a photo of Pottery Barn on 59th Street, New York City.

Tony submitted a photo of a Williams-Sonoma at the Oakbrook Center Mall in Oakbrook, Illinois.

All 3 winners, randomly selected got to choose a Williams-Sonoma Home Cashmere Throw in the color of their choice retailing for $270!

For the second Giveaway, Williams-Sonoma Home's Sister company Pottery Barn wanted to share in the holiday Spirit donating 3 Tomlin Weekender Bags, retailing for $129 each! And in that same Spirit, we at Dose of Design wanted readers to instead submit nominees for a person they felt was deserving of winning the Tomlin Weekender Bag. Three winning letters were chosen and here they are in their entirety:

#1
The person I am nominating is my sister. She is a nurse but at the moment she is not practicing. She is a stay at home mom with three young boys 4, 3 and 1 yrs old. She and her husband just moved into their first house this week too. But why I am nominating her is because in 2000 another sister of mine because gravely ill with stage 4 non-hodgkin's lymphoma. It was a very rare form of the cancer. Mary, the sister who is the nurse and the nominee, quit her job with a hospital in Chicago to become my other sister's private duty oncology nurse. So when my sister, Moira's husband was at work and was unable to be around Moira always had Mary. Mary would go with Moira to all her chemo treatments. Moira was given the green light in April of 2001 but wouldn't you know it the cancer relapsed a month later and she needed a bone marrow transplant. Again Mary was there with Moira as the chemo and radiation
treatments were more intense and harder on Moira's system. Moira was fortunate to have a bone marrow transplant in August 2001. Mary was with Moira in the isolation that she needed to undergo for three months afterwards. My name is Maureen Gallagher Burns. I know this person because she is my younger sister.
Palatine, Illinois

#2
Hello and happy holidays!
I would like to enter to win the weekender bag for my husband, he is so deserving of it. In May, Joe graduated from medical school and we moved to a new state so he could start his residency a few weeks later. Since then, he has been working long, long hours for very little pay (average about $2/hour!). Many people don't realize the sacrifice new physicians make when they just start practicing. In fact, there are laws protecting them from working more than 80 hours because it's so prevalent for them to be worked longer. My husband has worked so hard in the last six months and he truly does it because he wants to heal people. I am so proud of him. Since he has started he has treated many folks with H1N1, devoted hours to make himself available to the family of patients, worked with those who just found out they have cancer, and has gone in early and left late to spend extra time with his patients. The weekender bag would be perfect for my husband when he is staying all night at the hospital and carrying an extra set of scrubs for the next day! Thank you so much for your consideration!
Brittany
Wichita, Kansas

#3
Dear DOD,
My husband and I rent a room in our house to our dear friend, Kimberly. Kimberly is a nurse who works tirelessly on 12 hour shifts to take care of others. In her free time she leads a church group for college students and sings in the choir. She's always available when people need help painting and remodeling and is always willing to drive when someone moves or needs to take a trip out to Ikea or the furniture outlets (In the DC area that is a constant need). I'm 8 months pregnant and she is constantly going above and beyond to help us keep the house clean and ready for guests and talks about how excited she is to help with the baby. I would like to thank Kimberly for being such a selfless friend. She does all the small and ordinary things with extraordinary love and generosity. She loves Pottery Barn (and bags) and I think this would be a lovely surprise for her. Thank you! I love the blog!
Bethany
Washington DC

Congrats to all the winners and Happy Holidays!

Apr 22, 2009

Love it! - Envirosax Bags

Labels bags, eco friendly, holiday, love it

So I've been trying to "Green" up my life and while I'm no Al Gore, I'm making strides in my daily life, in my own way. It doesn't happen overnight, but I've made a commitment to myself and that's all that matters, right? There are many little and big things one can do, but one of the easiest things that everyone can do is to cut down on using plastic bags. I myself have a number of eco-bags and net bags that I use when going to the market in place of taking plastic. I also keep small roll-up bags in my shoulder bags so when I make unexpected shopping stops, I just pull it out and tell the store to keep their plastic. These totes by EnviroSax are so great looking and with all their stylish designs, there's something for everyone. You can buy them individually or in sets and would actually make great gifts. The company itself also practices what it preaches by operating under "Greener" conditions and abiding by fair trade laws. Here are some of their stats on plastic bags you might find eye-opening:

PLASTIC BAG FACTS - USA
-Approx. 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year.
-Approx. 100 billion of the 380 billion are plastic shopping bags.
-An estimated 12 million barrels of oil is required to make that many plastic bags.
-Only 1 to 2% of plastic bags in the USA end up getting recycled.
-Plastic bags create pollution and kill wildlife in the USA every day of the year.

PLASTIC BAG FACTS - WORLDWIDE
-It is estimated that 500 billion plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide every year.
-1 million plastic bags are used and discarded worldwide every minute of the day.
-Single use plastic bags made of HDPE remain in the environment for up to approx. 1,000 years.
-Over 100,000 birds, whales, seals and turtles worldwide are killed by plastic rubbish every year.

EnviroSax Bags

Love it! - Feed Bag

Labels accessories, bags, eco friendly, love it

One of the great things about writing this blog is the gift of sharing not only beautiful products, but ones that mean something, that are socially or environmentally conscious. Designed by Lauren Bush, buying one World Food Program FEED bag feeds a child in school for one school year. The FEED Project is a partnership between the United Nations World Food Program and Lauren Bush, WFP Honorary Spokesperson. The bag is reversible with one side burlap and the other white cotton. No matter how you carry it, isn't it great knowing that you're making a difference just by doing so.

World Food Program Feed Bag $60 - www.Amazon.com
For more info on the FEED organization visit - www.FeedProjects.org

Dec 29, 2008

Love it! - Reversible tote bag

Labels bags, eco friendly, love it

I hope everyone is having a nice holiday thus far! In honor of going Green and refusing plastic bags, we'll be needing a whole lot of tote options, won't we?! Well this one by Thomas Paul sold through BurkeDecor.com is classic - literally! It's reversible so you can either show off Apollo or Artmetis. And for only $36, you can live like a God (or Goddess!)

www.BurkeDecor.com

Dec 11, 2008

Love it! - Yoga bag

Labels bags, love it

How cute is this yoga bag by J.Crew - unsightly gym bags no more! With an interior mesh pocket for sweaty clothes and exterior straps to secure your rolled mat, getting to and from yoga class never looked so easy!

J.Crew.com - $65

Sep 5, 2008

Market Profile - Mad Imports bags

Labels bags, market profile

Though Summer is almost over, the good thing are the end of Summer sales! MadImports.org is currently having a sale on select bags and offering $20 off full priced bags (just enter "SEPTEMBER" at checkout. Stock up for next Spring, or gifts for Christmas. No one ever said you can't give presents for an upcoming season!

Jun 10, 2008

Love it! - Sail cloth bags

Labels bags, beach, outdoor

I LOVE these bags from Brave Brown Bag. Made from Sail cloth, they are durable, water-proof and oh so nautical! Available in different sizes and colors, their stitching detail finishes the look. I can't think of a better bag to bring to the beach or pool!

The Grande Catchall - www.BraveBrownBag.com

May 20, 2008

Love it! - Cosmetic bags

Labels accessories, bags, love it

What stylish cosmetic and toiletry bags! Love the cane pattern, water repellent material and variety of sizes. There's definitely one to fit any of your needs!

www.LizVictoryDesigns.com

Jan 4, 2008

Market Profile - Chinese Laundry bags

Labels bags, market profile

Want the look for a lot less? Well Chinese Laundry makes affordable, great looking bags and accessories that will give you the style without breaking the bank. Who cares if it's not real leather - at these prices, they're close enough!

Chinese Laundry - www.ChineseLaundry.com

Jan 3, 2008

Love it! - Leather laptop briefcases

Labels bags, love it, office

Tired of black and brown? Well make a splash with these vibrant leather laptop cases by Baekgaard. With telescope handles, they also feature a zip top and interior pockets. What a way to brighten up your morning commute!

Baekaard PowerBook Cases $60 - through www.VeraBradley.com
See her website for all color options.(Shoulder strap only on Azalea, Turquoise and Black)