BRIGHTON ZEUNER JOINS THE PRO-TEC SKATE TEAM

San Clemente, CA (September 21, 2017) - Pro-Tec, the original action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973, welcomes young phenom, and X-Games Park Gold medalist, Brighton Zeuner to the team.

Since her introduction to the skate world about three years ago, Zeuner has been a rising star and one to keep an eye on as she skated the vert ramps of Southern California.  Continuing to impress fans and judges as she moved to the parks and bowls, the 13-year old Encinitas, CA resident quickly started moving up the ranks and placings, and is now taking the podiums at today’s most recognizable and notable events. 

The addition to Pro-Tec comes as she embarks to compete at the Vans Park Series World Championships later this week in Shanghai, China, where she will defend her title as the Women’s World Champion.

On making the switch to Pro-Tec, Zeuner said, “If you're going to wear a helmet then ride the original and skate with an amazing crew. Skaters like The Gonz, Lizzie Armanto, Jimmy Wilkins and the rest of the team get me psyched.”

“I’ve been a fan of Brighton’s since first meeting her through fellow riders, Lizzie Armanto and Allysha Le. It’s been amazing watching her style and power grow over the last few years. She’s got a bright future ahead and I look forward to seeing it unfold.” - R.P. Bess Protec Global Brand Director

Brighton joins a star-studded team of Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Mark Gonzales, Bucky Lasek, Jason Jessee, Rune Glifberg, Jimmy Wilkins, Sam Beckett, Lizzie Armanto, Moto Shibata, Alex Perelson, Jordyn Barratt, Josh Borden, Allysha Le and more.

ABOUT BRIGHTON ZEUNER: At just four years old, Brighton started skating. By age eight, she began competing. At age twelve, Brighton won the Vans Park Series World Championships and is the current Women’s World Champion. She was featured as 1 of the 3 skateboarders on Woodward’s reality show, “Camp Woodward” Season 7 released through YouTube.com in 2016. When she's not ripping bowls or vert ramps with the legendary Jeff Grosso or friend Nora Vasconcellos, she attends Dehesa Charter School near San Diego. Her interests besides skateboarding include listening to Nicki Minaj and eating s’mores with her family. If Brighton stays on track, all roads for her are leading to Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics.

ABOUT PRO-TEC: Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear brand, featuring the market’s most recognizable style of helmets. Today Pro-Tec delivers the very best in modern protective equipment with a broad range of impact technology options for a variety of action sports. www.protecbrand.com

BON-TON STORES LAUNCH LAURA ASHLEY HOME

Coordinated Furnishings for Bed and Bath

Milwaukee, WI - The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: BONT), which operates Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers stores, now offers its customers Laura Ashley Home, the British lifestyle company and one of the world’s leading brands in fashion and home furnishings. Known for its beautifully crafted, distinctive designs and modern color palettes, Laura Ashley Home will be available at all Bon-Ton family of stores and the full collection is available online.

Laura Ashley Willow collection available at Bon Ton

With Laura Ashley’s iconic prints and rich heritage as the inspiration, the collection is designed so customers can easily coordinate products to create a warm, comfortable living space. Offerings include seven-piece bedding sets, quilts, bedspreads, window valances, sheet sets, towels, accent rugs, bath rugs, decorative pillows, blankets, throws and bed pillows with complementary décor details including paint, wallpaper and accessories.

“We’re excited to offer the Laura Ashley Home collection to our customers," said Scott Ternes, General Merchandising Manager for Home at The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. “This heritage brand, known for its quality and timeless designs, is sure to be a customer favorite.”

The Laura Ashley Home collection starts at $30 for paint, wallpaper and accessories up to $360-450 for a seven-piece bedding set, available in twin, full, queen and king sizes. The seven -piece sets include the comforter, shams, euro shams and two decorative pillows, with the new fall collection featuring the Willow and Cranberry Cottage lines.

Cranberry Cottage: This quintessentially British collection for comfortable easy living, features layers of patterns and textures. The lead print is a beautiful traditional plaid in colorways of cranberry, hedgerow, and new pale marine.

Willow Collection: This soft contemporary seven -piece bedding set has a dramatic single spray of branching pussy willows that arch diagonally across the top of the bed in subtle tones of pale gray on a soft beige ground.

About The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.: The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 260 stores, which includes 9 furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in 24 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner's, Boston Store, Carson's, Elder-Beerman, Herberger's and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is an active and positive participant in the communities it serves. For further information, please visit thebontonstoresinc.com or the company’s web site at bonton.com. Join the conversation and be inspired by following Bon-Ton on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

About Laura Ashley, Inc.: Laura Ashley, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., focuses on licensing the Laura Ashley® brand name in North and South America. Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Currently, Laura Ashley has more than 30 licensed product lines in North and South America, ranging from women’s fashion and accessories, children’s apparel, infant layette and feeding, pet products and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com. CONTACT: Christine Hojnacki, 414-347-5329 christine.hojnacki@bonton.com

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PRE-SALES UNDERWAY FOR NEW HOMES IN COSTA MESA AT VITAE BY PLANET HOME LIVING

August Move-Ins Set for Modern, Detached Single Family Homes

Vitae are single family homes offering two and three bedrooms with smart home and green features that come standard in both floorplans.

Costa Mesa, California – Vitae by Planet Home Living, a new community of 20 detached single-family homes offering two and three stories of modern living, have begun pre-sales with move-ins and a model grand opening slated for August. The interest list for Vitae, a development of new modern homes in Costa Mesa, is more than 150 homebuyers and growing.

Designed with the latest in energy efficiency and smart home technology, Vitae boasts standard features such as a Ring doorbell, Kevo keyless entry, Nest thermostat, USB port outlets, a garage door that can be opened from your phone, pre-wiring for EVC and solar panels, low-e energy efficient windows, and more.

Vitae’s two floorplans range from 1,620 to 1,707 square feet and offer two and three bedrooms, private yards and attached two car garages. The homes feature sleek and refined architecture with contemporary finishes such as quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, modern pendant lighting, smooth drywall, and brushed nickel hardware and levers throughout. Prices start in the $790,000s to mid $800,000s.

“Vitae is designed for today’s savvy homebuyer, who wants a smart home, with energy efficient features, modern, designer touches and a great location,” said Sean Casey of Villa Real Estate, who along with his wife Lisa, are exclusive agents for the new community.  “This is a unique opportunity to own a new, single family home in a desirable area with great walkability. And you won’t just have a private yard, you’ll actually own the land, as these are not condominium homes.”

Vitae is recognized with a Walk Score of 87, the highest Walk Score of all new homes selling in Costa Mesa. Based on data collected from walkscore.com the 87 is just 3 points shy of what Walk Score defines as a Walker’s Paradise where day to day life can be accomplished on foot without having to get in a car.  According to Redfin’s announcement in March 2017, Orange County is one of the only cities where it won’t cost homeowners more to buy a home in a pedestrian friendly neighborhood.

Michael Marini, CEO of Planet Home Living, experts in thoughtful and well-designed small-lot living, says, “The green and tech features of Vitae, combined with the great location, is important to new home buyers, especially in Southern California. Our focus is to give today’s buyers a single-family home that perfectly suits their lifestyle, and Costa Mesa is ideal for this type of development.”

Designed by international award-winning KTGY Architecture + Planning, Vitae is Planet Home Living’s newest development in Orange County. The two companies have partnered on several successful small-lot communities around Greater Los Angeles. KTGY has more than 900 homes in various stages of construction developed under the Los Angeles Small Lot Ordinance, which it helped to formulate with the City of Los Angeles. Planet Home Living communities have proven to sell out within weeks of the grand opening.

VIP Tours of the community are available by appointment to those on the interest list. The models will open in August. To find out more about Vitae, or to join the interest list and schedule a tour, please visit www.planethomeliving.com/vitae or call Sean Casey of Villa Real Estate at 949.689.2498.  

About Villa Real Estate - Established in 2013, Villa Real Estate is Orange County’s leading luxury real estate team specializing in the region’s coastal communities.  The firm has 150 agents and four offices with locations in Laguna Beach, the Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, and the company’s headquarters in Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.villarealestate.com.

About Planet Home Living - Founded in 2007, Planet Home Living is a full-service real estate building and development company that is dedicated to the creation of unparalleled living environments. From conception to exit, Planet Home Living remains focused on the complete development of a project, which includes strategic acquisition, distressed workouts, land entitlement, design, bidding, construction and sales. Planet Home Living’s passion is for environmental architecture that will stand the test of time. www.planethomeliving.com

 About KTGY Architecture + Planning - Celebrating 25 years, KTGY Architecture + Planning is an international award-winning full-service architecture and planning firm delivering innovation, artistry and attention to detail across multiple offices and studios, ensuring that clients and communities get the best the firm has to offer no matter the building type or location. KTGY’s architects and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to help create developments of enduring value. KTGY serves clients worldwide from offices located in Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pune and Tysons. Visit www.ktgy.com

SECTOR 9 SKATEBOARD COMPANY COLLABORATES WITH THE MARLEY FAMILY A SECOND TIME ON A BOARD SERIES FEATURING ICONIC IMAGES

San Diego, CA – For the second time, Sector 9 Skateboard Co., preeminent global provider of skateboards, is partnering with the Marley family, on a board series featuring iconic Bob Marley images. 

Designed with the legend of Bob in mind, and an eye towards the environment, the new four board collection is constructed with 100% sustainably harvested Bamboo.

“In 2011, we partnered with the Marley family on a very successful line of limited-edition skateboards, and thought the timing was right to work together again, on an updated series,” says Dennis Telfer, Sector 9 Creative Director and Brand Co-Founder. “Bob remains an inspiration of authenticity and equality, which is in line with the skating lifestyle.”

“The bamboo makes these boards cool and conscious - I love them!” adds Ziggy Marley, when asked about his feeling on the new Sector 9 collection.

Starting June 1, the Bob Marley series will be available for sale in select Sector 9 authorized dealers, and offers something for every riding style.   The imagery also allows fans an opportunity to celebrate Bob and their love of skateboarding by hanging a deck on their wall.

The boards included are: Natty Dread (26.5”) $134; Small Axe (32.5”) $179; Jamming (37.5”) $179; and Exodus (38.5”) $179.  All boards will feature various styles of Gull Wing trucks and either 9-Ball or Top Shelf wheels.

ABOUT SECTOR 9: Sector 9 has been making skateboarding fun since 1993 by staying committed to creating a comprehensive line of highly functional and innovative products.  Since that time, we've become known for making the best, most functional, premium skateboards for the widest range of consumers. Sector 9 doesn't care if you're 6 or 60 years old; we want to make a board that you can have fun on and progress to the best of your ability, from the mountains to the sea and everywhere in between.  www.sector9.com

About Hope Road Merchandising, LLC: Hope Road Merchandising, LLC, a wholly owned Marley family entity, owns, licenses and markets a portfolio of Marley consumer brands globally, including: Marley Coffee®, House of Marley®, Marley Beverage Co®, Marley Natural®, and Bob Marley®.  Join us on https://www.facebook.com/BobMarley, or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bobmarley or experience with us on http://www.bobmarley.com.

HOUSE OF BRITISH CERAMIC TILE EXPANDS OFFERING OF LUXURY WALL & FLOOR TILES DEBUT OF LAURA ASHLEY, NEW COLLECTIONS FROM TED BAKER, BRITISH CERAMIC TILE & MORE UNVEILED AT COVERINGS

London, England - Collaborating with some of the UK’s most iconic British designers including Ted Baker, Laura Ashley, Conran, and the V&A Museum, The House of British Ceramic Tile, UK’s leading manufacturer of ceramic and glass tiles spanning the last 100 years, is expanding its North America product lines.  The company will launch Laura Ashley wall and floor tiles for the first time in North America, as well as unveil new 2017 collections for Ted Baker and British Ceramic Tile at Coverings Orlando (April 4-7, 2017; booth 3473).  

Making its debut in America and Canada after being available to the U.K. since 2002, the quintessentially British Laura Ashley collection will feature the popular designs from collaboration with the fashion house.  The 2017 line includes a timeless range of wall and floor tiles featuring iconic Laura Ashley prints.

The company will also be unveiling new designs for the exclusive, premium wall and floor tile collection for the fashion-forward and global lifestyle brandTed Baker, which launched in the U.S. in the fall of 2016. The new line reflects three of the designer’s new signature prints for the year ahead, including the eye-catching Paradise tile, classic Geo tile, and the unique markings of the Partridge tile.

Changing the face of tiles with trends and design driving forward every new collection, the British Ceramic Tile collection will launch the company’s 2017 new range of ceramic tiles including, Textile, Gravity, Luxury Whites, Indulgent, Luna, Zeus, and Terrazzo, which features innovative textured tiles, light reflective qualities, discreet patterns and luster finishes.  British Ceramic Tile is also leading the industry when it comes to glass design. Delivering an unrivalled depth of colour together with light enhancing properties, the glass lines are made from the finest quality English glass.

Head of global sales at British Ceramic Tile, Heidi Normanton, explains: “Coverings is a highlight within our event calendar and a valuable opportunity to engage with our growing US and Canada customer base at a key time within their buying process. Our focus is on inspiring new and existing retail partners with our diverse, style-led collections, which epitomizes the very best of British design and manufacturing.”

Claire O’Brien Head of design adds: “Design is very much at the heart of everything we do as a business, making us a true design leader within tiles. This year is set to be no different as we launch cutting-edge new collections inspired by the latest trends in fashion and interiors to excite and delight the North American market.”

The British Ceramic Tile Coverings booth will be protected by Sentry Guards. All the way from the UK, the guards will be standing to attention throughout the show and provide a unique photo opportunity for customers.

About British Ceramic Tile

British Ceramic Tile is one of the UK’s leading ceramic and glass tile manufacturers. With a history of manufacturing ceramics in the UK for over 100 years, British Ceramic Tile has a long established heritage of producing quality wall and floor tiles. From its world-class factory in Devon, England, the company supplies to independent tile retailers, DIY retailers, housebuilders and specifiers, both nationally and overseas. Keeping market trends and design at the heart of each collection, the company offers ceramic and porcelain through to glass, natural stone and decorative products and also collaborates with some of the UK’s most iconic British designers including Ted Baker, Laura Ashley, Conran and the V&A Museum.  Please visit www.britishceramictile.com

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SECTOR 9 SKATEBOARDS WELCOMES PROFESSIONAL SURFER TIA BLANCO TO ITS TEAM OF ATHLETES

San Diego, CA (March 16, 2017) - Sector 9 Skateboard Company, preeminent global provider of skateboards, is pleased to announce the addition of World Surf League (WSL) competitor Tia Blanco to the company’s team of professional athletes.

“I am beyond excited and honored to now be part of this amazing skate family,” says Blanco. “The crew at Sector 9 has been incredibly welcoming and genuine, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us as a team! I am so grateful for the support I now have from Sector 9 and am looking forward to skating all over the world.”

Born in Puerto Rico, Blanco spent her early years living in Hawaii, and now calls Southern California home.  The combination of time spent in these ideal surf locations and traveling the world has allowed her to develop a smooth and powerful surfing style, which has resulted in Blanco being a two-time gold medal winner of the International Surfing Association’s Open Women’s division and becoming a current member of the World Qualifying Series Tour.

“Tia is a great fit for our brand,” says Bob Tanner, Sector 9 Director of Global Marketing. “Her style, both in and out of the water, is world-class and her commitment to an active, healthy lifestyle makes her a role model for many. Surfers aren’t always able to make the transition onto a skateboard, but Tia does it with comfort, grace and ease.”

Tanner adds, “The extra bonus for us is that in addition to being a stellar ambassador for the skate/surf lifestyle, she truly personifies Sector 9’s 2017 Good Vibes Roll campaign.”

Known for its premium skateboards and related apparel, protective gear, accessories and hardware, Sector 9 is proud to be one of just a few American skateboard manufacturers.  Products include boards, wheels, apparel and protective gear under the Sector 9 label and trucks under the Gullwing brand.

ABOUT SECTOR 9: Founded in La Jolla, CA in 1993, Sector 9 has developed into an all-encompassing skate and surf brand with a focus on cutting-edge technology and strong design. The majority of Sector 9’s boards are crafted in its San Diego manufacturing facility, making it one of the few American-made board brands in operation today.

BILL DOLBY OF VILLA REAL ESTATE LISTS WARREN BUFFETT’S EMERALD BAY HOME FOR $11 MILLION

Six-Bedroom Luxury Residence on Market for First Time in 50 Years

Laguna Beach, CA, February 17, 2017 – Warren Buffett, the legendary “Oracle of Omaha”, has listed 27 Emerald Bay in Laguna Beach, California, with Bill Dolby of Villa Real Estate for $11 million. Buffett purchased the six bedroom, seven bath home with ocean views in 1971 for $150,000 and has used the property for family vacations over the past 46 years.

Built in 1936 and renovated by the Buffett family, the 3,588 square foot home is ideally located just steps to the sand near the south point of this exclusive enclave. Five of the bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, and two of the bedrooms have their own entrances, ideal for visiting guests.

A spacious family room with an oversized ocean viewing deck is separated from the main home, offering privacy and the ability to have activity away from the main part of the home’s living areas. Featuring an abundance of parking, the property has a two-car garage and a separate one-car garage with an adjacent apron for off-street parking.

“We have many cherished family memories of summer vacations and holiday weekends spent at our Emerald Bay home,” said Susie Buffett, daughter of Warren Buffett. “Three generations of our family have enjoyed beach days and vacations in Emerald Bay. It is a one of the most beautiful beaches on the west coast, and a very special community.”

For more information on 27 Emerald Bay, please visit villarealestate.com or call Dolby for a private showing at (949) 584-1874. Dolby is an Emerald Bay native and third generation Laguna Beach real estate agent.

About Villa Real Estate

Established in 2013, Villa Real Estate is Orange County’s leading luxury real estate team specializing in the region’s coastal communities.  The firm has 150 agents and four offices with locations in Laguna Beach, the Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, and the company’s headquarters in Newport Beach. For more information, visit www.villarealestate.com.

CELEBRITY TRAINER MIKE DONAVANIK LAUNCHES MIKEDFITNESSTV

Streaming Workout Video Subscription is $7.99 a Month

Los Angeles, CA -- For $7.99 a month after a 30 day free trial, Mike Donavanik, celebrity fitness trainer and Xtreme Burn DVD creator, has just launchedMIKEDFITNESSTV, a new streaming fitness option offering members over 130+ workouts and exclusive workouts added every month.

Known for his high energy, fun personality, and approachable workout style, members will always find something new and challenging.  MIKEDFITNESSTV allows members to access the entire workout video library all in one place, organized, and  categorized to help members find the workouts they want instantly.   

Users can choose Mike’s famous DVDs, workouts by length such as 10 minute workouts, by body weight, kettlebells, cardio and step benches, or focus on specific parts of the body such as abs and core.

Making it easy for users to get workouts where and when they want it, MIKEDFITNESSTV can stream to an AppleTV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod, laptop or desktop.

Embodying the workout site’s motto “Work hard. Have fun. Do good.” MIKEDFITNESSTV members are also doing good because each month a portion of membership fees will help provide meals to those in need through Feeding America.

“I wanted to create MIKEDFITNESSTV because the industry is constantly evolving. The market is saturated with free workouts, but professionally produced high quality workouts are still something that’s hard to come by. MDTV allows me to release DVD length and DVD quality content every single month,” says Mike.  He adds,  “I also wanted to create a site that allows my fans a one stop shop for all my workouts...you can find everything old and new on the site, and new content is added weekly. I also wanted to keep the price point low enough so that anyone can join and not feel like they’re breaking the bank -- it’s about the price of one or two trips to Starbucks.”

ABOUT MIKE DONAVANIK

Celebrity Trainer. Fitness Enthusiast. Caffeine Junkie. Sneakerhead. Foodie. Not necessarily in the order.

Mike Donavanik is a Los Angeles-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, producers, executives, everyday people and even a couple of Hollywood’s top trainers. Providing attention to detail that’s second to none, Mike’s dynamic approach, sense of humor, and high energy only add to the experience his clients and fans have come to love.

As a respected fitness expert and personal trainer, Mike was named one of the West Coast Fitness Gurus to watch by the Los Angeles Times.  He has also been featured and profiled in Town & Country, Shape, Fitness, Self, Ok!, Us, Star, Women’s Health, Details, Refinery29, PopSugar, the Huffington Post, Oprah.com and a number of other online, national, and international publications. His television appearances include programs on ABC, NBC, CBS, Live Well, and Bravo.

Mike has also brought his innovative training methods to group fitness. He teaches and has developed classes for Crunch, Equinox, Barry’s Bootcamp, and the Sony Studios Athletic Club, among others. He also has licensing deals in place that allow fitness centers and gym-goers around the world to have access to his workouts, including 24 Hour Fitness, YMCA, Snap Fitness, Hyatt Regency and many more.  

His dedication and pursuit to communicate only the most credible and effective fitness information have resulted in speaking engagements and corporate classes for such organizations as The Los Angeles Times, Wells Fargo, Bloomingdales, JustFab, Fabletics, SELF Magazine, Crunch Fitness and Centerfield Media. He has also collaborated and produced content for Shape, Women’s Health, Meredith, Rodale and Lionsgate Entertainment.

Mike’s workout DVD series, Xtreme Burn, has been a top seller on Amazon and has been picked up for syndication throughout several countries in Asia. Mike also delivers the same fun and effective workouts through his YouTube channel, releasing a brand new video, every single week. With a social media following that is constantly growing, Mike has garnered over 60k+ fans with nearly 100 million video views.

Mike is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is a graduate of California State University Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. He also holds the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s CPT and PES certifications.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedfitness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikedfitness

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikedonavanik

You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/user/mikedfitness

MARK GONZALES JOINS THE PRO-TEC SKATE TEAM

San Clemente, CA - Pro-Tec is proud to announce the addition of Legendary skateboarder Mark Gonzales to the team. Mark has been attributed as the leader and forefather of modern skateboarding and continues to push the limits in style and creativity both on and off his board. He will be adding his personal touch to a signature helmet for release in 2017.

"Wearing a helmet is a smart choice, wearing a Full-Tec is my style choice." - Mark Gonzales

“Adding Mark to the Pro-Tec team seems like a perfect fit with the already iconic riders. We're really looking forward to working with him on a signature helmet. Adding Gonz art to our Full Cut is a perfect combination of authenticity and cool.” - R.P. Bess Pro-Tec Global Brand Director

Mark adds to the team of iconic athletes and rising stars. He joins fellow legends Steve Caballero, Christian Hosoi, Jason Jessee, Bucky Lasek Rune Glifberg and rising stars Jimmy Wilkins, Sam Beckett, Alex Perelson, Lizzie Armanto, Josh Borden, Allysha Le and more.

ABOUT MARK GONZALES: Mark Gonzales or “The Gonz” is in a world all his own, and he’s been there for the past thirty years. Either you follow and get it, or you don’t. Your choice doesn’t matter much to him, and you never know where you’re going to see The Gonz next. Trying to anticipate, or even keep up with his next move is next to impossible. Mark may be creating artwork in Paris, visiting friends back home in California, or skating down the street from his apartment in NYC. Mark’s influence in skateboarding is unparalleled. There is no comparison. He was inventing tricks in the late 80’s on handrails before most skaters were figuring out how to ollie up curbs. Mark’s innovation continues to be the backbone of skateboarding, and his artwork is showcased and associated with leading brands on a global scale. 18 years on adidas and a lifetime’s contribution to skateboarding. You can’t escape The Gonz, so just sit back, appreciate his genius, and let the influence continue for another 30 years.

ABOUT PRO-TEC: Founded in 1973, Pro-Tec is the original action sports protective gear brand, featuring the market’s most recognizable style of helmets. Today Pro-Tec delivers the very best in modern protective equipment with a broad range of impact technology options for a variety of action sports. www.protecbrand.com

BRAVO SPORTS CORP. EXPANDS SPECIALTY DIVISION WITH THE ACQUISITION OF NUTCASE HELMETS

Santa Fe Springs, CA (October 20, 2016) — Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Nutcase Inc., the Portland-based brand known for colorful eye-catching helmets designed for the urban cycling revolution. 

“Protection is one of our key areas of growth” says Leonardo Pais, CEO of Bravo Sports. “We have been focused on expanding Bravo Sports’ specialty division, and are proud to be able to offer Nutcase as a bicycle helmet for riders of all ages worldwide.”

Founded in 2006 as the brainchild of Michael Morrow, a former Nike creative director, Nutcase was conceived on the belief that a helmet should be an extension of one’s personality.  With the goal of making helmets that offer a creative and stylish way for riders to express their individuality, Nutcase quickly resonated with adults and kids alike, inspiring bike riders to want to wear helmets.

“Now is the perfect time for the next growth phase of the Nutcase brand,” Michael Morrow, Nutcase Founder and President. “This merger will allow our product design, brand marketing, and sales organizations around the world to continue to innovate in the bicycle helmet market, with an emphasis on integrating creativity and technology to meet the safety needs and lifestyle aspirations of riders worldwide.”

“Bravo Sports is the undisputed leader of the skate market” says Russ Roenick, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Transom Capital.  “The brand recognition and excellent distribution of Nutcase will be a great asset in expanding our sports lifestyle division.”

Nutcase will continue to be based in Portland, Oregon, America’s Bike Capital.

ABOUT NUTCASE HELMETS: Helmets used to be boring. Nutcase was founded in 2006 to change all of that. The company makes protective helmets for riders of all ages that fit your head and suit your soul.    www.nutcasehelmets.com 

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS: Bravo Sports, has a stable of market-leading brands, including: Pro-Tec™, Sector 9™, Kryptonics™, Nutcase Helmets, Gullwing™, Rad Wheels™, 

LAURA ASHLEY TO LAUNCH QUILTING AND CRAFT FABRIC COLLECTION WITH CAMELOT

LAURA ASHLEY TO LAUNCH QUILTING AND CRAFT FABRIC COLLECTION WITH CAMELOT

Fort Mill, SC –Laura Ashley is pleased to announce a partnership with Camelot Fabrics, a company best known for delighting crafters, quilters and sewers with an eclectic fabric range of 100% cotton prints.

Laura Ashley, beloved for its romantic, English-inspired home furnishings and fashion collections, will collaborate with Camelot to launch a new quilting and craft fabric collection to launch at specialty stores in spring 2017.

“It is exciting to be aligned with a company like Laura Ashley,” said Camelot’s Owner Steve Haupt. “The brand’s classic designs translate so beautifully into fabric.”

“Laura Ashley is recognized the world over for fashion and home furnishings rich with pattern, texture and colour,” said Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli. “We are excited to offer our loyal customers another reason to choose Laura Ashley and to broaden our reach among craft and sewing enthusiasts.”

About Camelot:

Camelot Fabrics™, is a rapidly growing design-house, converter and wholesaler of textiles based in Montreal, Canada.  Specializing in materials for the modern maker, Camelot Fabrics carries a wide variety of products that cater to the ever-growing sewing and crafting industries.  The company’s look is informed by an international aesthetic which ranges from Southern charm to European chic, thanks to a close eye on contemporary styles in home décor & fashion and the work of talented designers around the world. For more information, visit www.camelotfabrics.com

About Laura Ashley, Inc.:

Laura Ashley, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., focuses on licensing the Laura Ashley® brand name in North and South America. Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Currently, Laura Ashley has more than 30 licensed product lines in North and South America, ranging from women’s fashion and accessories and children’s apparel and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

FRILLS AND FINISHING TOUCHES FOR LAURA ASHLEY LITTLE ONES

Laura Ashley and Stepping Stones Introduce New Licensing Partnership

Fort Mill, S.C – Laura Ashley’s smallest customers are about to have more accessories to don. Thanks to a recent licensing partnership between Stepping Stones and Laura Ashley, fall of 2016 will bring a new collection of hair accessories, hosiery and cold weather accessories in sizes newborn-6X to department and specialty stores. In addition, children’s rainwear is planned for spring 2017 launch.

“We are delighted to offer a new generation of customers more options for head-to-toe dressing. Our new accessories and hosiery collection with Stepping Stones gives moms another reason to choose Laura Ashley,” says Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli.

The collection includes headbands, hair clips and hair ties. Delicate head wraps, hair barrettes and hair elastics inspired by the quintessentially English lifestyle to add charm to little outfits. Novelty caps for infants are beautifully crafted and memorable. Tights, socks or booty socks (both basic and novelty) are part of the collection to coordinate with classic Laura Ashley infant and girls dresses. 

“This is a natural partnership for us,” says Stepping Stones President Jack Mehani. “We’re excited to be under the Laura Ashley fashion umbrella and look forward to the success of this collection.”

About Laura Ashley, Inc.:

Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Laura Ashley, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., focuses on licensing the Laura Ashley® brand name in North and South America. Currently, Laura Ashley has more than 30 licensed product lines in North and South America, ranging from women’s fashion and accessories and children’s apparel and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

LAURA ASHLEY EXPANDS ITS SIGNATURE GARDEN COLLECTION IN ORCHARD SUPPLY

LAURA ASHLEY EXPANDS ITS SIGNATURE GARDEN COLLECTION IN ORCHARD SUPPLY

Fort Mill, SC -- Laura Ashley has partnered with America’s neighborhood hardware and garden store, Orchard Supply Hardware, to bring a fashionable new collection of garden tools and accessories to today’s garden enthusiast.

Laura Ashley, one of the world’s leading brands in fashion and home furnishings is expanding its outdoor range into Orchard Supply stores with an exclusive collection of colorful and innovative products including gloves, garden shoes, aprons, kneeling cushions and more. “We are excited to offer our customers the Laura Ashley garden collection” said Traci Smith, Vice President of Merchandising & Global Sourcing of Orchard Supply. “We strive to give our customers something new and different each time they visit our stores, and we’re certain they will appreciate these beautifully crafted pieces.”

The brand’s iconic designs transform traditional garden shoes, gloves and aprons into stylish essentials, while kneelers, tool bags and baskets are both fashionable and functional. The beautifully packaged boxed tool set is a perfect gift for friends and loved ones.

For over 63 years, the brand has captured the essence of the English lifestyle with distinctly designed, quality products. “The two collections for Orchard include a bold red Cressida print and a more subtle green & cream Kimono print,” said Penne Cairoli, Laura Ashley, Inc. President. “Both are classic Laura Ashley prints refreshed in contemporary colour palettes to appeal to generations of customers.”

Both the Cressida and Kimono collections are available in store now and online at www.osh.com.

ALIGNMED LAUNCHES NEW ALIGNSPORT LINE FOR MEN AND WOMEN

New Collection Uses Wearable Technology and Science Combo to Help Improve Strength, Oxygen Intake and Body Alignment

Santa Ana, CA – ALIGNMED®, the leader in interactive muscle apparel, today announced the launch of its newest line of performance apparel for men and women, ALIGNSPORT. Designed for everyday use, the new collection of performance apparel focuses on incorporating science with wearable technology and compression to keep the body naturally aligned, improve neuromuscular stimulation to enhance performance, increase overall strength, and prevent injury.

Designed for athletes and gym-goers of all levels, the collection includes a new Zipper Shirt, Pullover Shirt, Sports Bra, Mid-Calf Pants and Full-Range Insoles™.  The combination of the patented NEUROBAND™ technology and Muscle Mapping in each piece of apparel helps mimic the contractive properties of muscles to strengthen and align the body naturally and augmenting the kinetic movement of the muscles to create the exact amount of tension and support the muscles require. 

While compression on its own can help muscles, ALIGNSPORT products provide physical benefits beyond simple compression and act more like workout supplements. From the head to the toe, each ALIGNSPORT product delivers proven physical benefits, including: 

• For increases in upper body strength and improved shoulder mobility, the Zipper Shirt & Pullover Shirt keep the shoulders back and body alignment neutral.
• Wear the Sports Bra to increase oxygen intake and gain more upper body support 
• During lower body workouts, the Mid-Calf Pants engage and fire up the leg muscles and lifts and shapes the glutes
• And to keep the feet happy (and the rest of the body fresh), the Full-Range Insoles™ help increase foot strength and improves the body’s dynamic balance while delivering shock absorption and comfort

“ALGINSPORT is more than active or compression wear, it is an interactive muscle system that professional athletes and consumers alike have come to rely on for enhanced performance, improved body alignment and reduced fatigue. From Major League pitchers and NBA superstars to an everyday fitness enthusiast, our technology is proven to get people back to tip-top shape and keep injuries away,” says Josh Townsend, ALGINMED Chief Executive Officer. 

The full lineup of ALIGNSPORT products are available online at www.alignmed.com. 

ALIGNSPORT PRODUCT DETAILS

MID-CALF PANTS

Our mid-calf pants are the perfect marriage of fashion and function. Our internal technology shapes and fires your muscles while energizing and supporting your hips and legs. Perfect for any activity or daily wear.

• Stimulates glutes and hamstrings
• Increase lower body awareness
• Lifts and shapes glutes
• Designed with our POWERMESH™ panels
• Hidden waistband pockets for essentials
• Mid-rise waistband for control
• Diamond gusset for ultimate comfort
• Flatlock seams reduce chaffing
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: Blue, Mint, Black, Navy/Grey
• MSRP: $86.00

SPORTS BRA

Engineered with our NEUROBAND technology, our Sports Bra interacts with your body to support the alignment of the chest, neck, scapula and spine. The Sports Bra provides the perfect amount of tension and preventative care for everyday use.

• Increases oxygen intake 
• Improves support during exercise
• Improves shoulder mechanics
• Decreases wear and tear
• Increases upper body strength
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with our patenting NEUROBAND technology
• Sizes: XS-XL
• Colors: Black, Blue, Nude, White
• MSRP: $84.00

PULLOVER SHIRT

The Original Posture Shirt®

The choice for enhanced performance, increased range of motion, injury prevention, pain reduction and faster recovery. Anatomically constructed with tension panel NEUROBANDS® that activate and stimulate specific muscle groups and joints to keep you in perfect form. Controlled resistance causes your muscles to contract to increase strength and keep you performing at your best. For those suffering from an injury or surgery, we recommend the Zipper Shirt.

• Increases Upper body strength
• Increases oxygen intake 
• Improves shoulder mechanics 
• Improves core activation
• Decreases wear and tear
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with patented NEUROBAND® technology
• Women’s Sizes: XS-XL
• Women’s Colors: Blue, White, White/Grey,
• Men’s Sizes: S-XXL  
• Men’s Colors: Black, White, White/Grey
• MSRP (M/F): $79.00

ZIPPER SHIRT

The Original Posture Shirt®

 The choice for enhanced performance, increased range of motion, injury prevention, pain reduction and faster recovery. Anatomically constructed with tension panel NEUROBANDS that activate and stimulate specific muscle groups and joints to keep you in perfect form. Controlled resistance causes your muscles to contract to increase strength and keep you performing at your best. Recommended for those recovering from an injury or surgery.

• Increases upper body strength
• Increases oxygen intake
• Improves shoulder mechanics 
• Improves core activation
• Decreases wear and tear
• Vented POWERMESH™ panels
• Anti-microbial protection
• Designed with patented NEUROBAND® technology 
• Women’s Sizes: XS-XL
• Men’s Sizes: S-XXL
• Colors (M/F): Black, White
• MSRP (M/F): $79.00

FULL-RANGE INSOLES™

An innovative solution that will revitalize your feet with every step you take. The structure of our Full-Range Insoles are engineered to promote circulation to the feet and toes by immediately absorbing impact and instantly redirection that energy, getting you support and leverage when you need it most to maximize endurance, agility and comfort. 

• Increases foot strength
• Improves dynamic balance
• Improves agility and foot speed
• Improves shock absorption for impact training
• Durable and soft fabric wicks away moisture naturally
• Interchangeable and reversible in all footwear
• Designed with patented GEL-CHANNELING technology
• 1.0mm thick
• Women’s Sizes: 1S (5-6 ½), 2S (7-8), 1M (8-9), 2M (9 ½- 10 ½), 1L (9 ½-10 ½ Wide), 2L (11-12), 1X (13-15)
• Men’s Sizes: 1S (3 ½-4 ½), 2S (5-7), 1M (7-8), 2M (8-9), 1L (8-9 Wide), 2L (9-10 ½), 1X (11-12 ½), 2X (13-16)
• Insoles can be trimmed 1-2 sizes smaller for perfect fit. If in between, order larger size and trim. 
• MSRP: $41.00

ABOUT ALIGNMED®

Founded in 2004, ALIGNMED® is the leader in postural fitness apparel for medical, rehabilitation and performance and the creator of The Original Posture Shirt™. With its history rooted in medical, ALIGNMED works with more than 25 leaders in various fields of medicine including physical therapy, sports medicine and athletic training and partners with several institutes for research product advancement, including the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California, the Steadman Philippon Research Institute of Vail Colorado and the Kerlan-Jobe Sports Institute of Los Angeles. ALIGNMED is the parent company of ALIGNSPORT, a leading line of interactive muscle system apparel that helps improve performance, prevent injuries, promote proper body alignment and increase overall strength. www.alignmed.com 

BRAVO SPORTS CORP. ACQUIRES SKATEBOARD MANUFACTURER SECTOR 9

Santa Fe Springs, CA (July 5, 2016) — Bravo Sports Corp., a portfolio company of Transom Capital Group and global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, announces the acquisition of Sector 9, preeminent global provider of skateboards, from Billabong International.

“Sector 9 is one of the most recognizable and innovative skateboard brands on the market today,” says Leonardo Pais, CEO of Bravo Sports. “We are proud to add the company to Bravo Sports’ growing specialty division.”

Established in La Jolla, CA, in 1993 and known for its signature longboards and related apparel, protective gear, accessories and hardware, Sector 9 is proud to be one of just a few American skateboard manufacturers.  Products include boards, wheels, apparel and protective gear under the Sector 9 label and trucks under the Gullwing brand.  Additionally, Sector 9 offers performance / racing wheels under the RAD (Rider Approved Designs) brand.

“This is an exciting time of change and progression for the brand and we’re really excited about the future,” says Dennis Telfer, co-founder of Sector 9. “Bravo Sports has the knowledge and experience to take Sector 9 to the next level.”

Mark Heineken, chief brand officer of Bravo Sports, adds, “We will foster the innovation and skateboard technology that’s at the core of Sector 9 while expanding it as a lifestyle brand worldwide.”

 “Sector 9 is the perfect fit in our strategy of creating an action sport life style division,” adds James Oh, principal of Transom Capital.  “We are pleased to have worked with Billabong International to successfully carve-out the Sector 9 business.”

Sector 9 has a growing and enthusiastic following, including A-list celebrities and top professional skateboarders.

ABOUT SECTOR 9: Founded in 1993, Sector 9 has developed into an all-encompassing surf, skate and snowboard brand with a focus on cutting-edge technology and strong design. The majority of Sector 9’s boards are crafted in its San Diego manufacturing facility, making it one of the few American-made board brands in operation today.

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS: Bravo Sports, has a stable of market-leading brands, including: Pro-Tec™, Sector 9™, Kryptonics™, Gullwing™, Rad Wheels™, Vision™, Variflex™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, Hyper™, ONE Industries™, SixSixOne™,  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Airzone™, PlayWheels™, Pulse Performance Products™,  Pulse Safe Start™; to go along with industry-leading licenses with outstanding partners like Marvel™, Nickelodeon™, Disney/Pixar™, Sanrio™, Dreamworks™, Darkstar™, and Speed Demons™.

ABOUT TRANSOM CAPITAL GROUP: Transom Capital Group is a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with an operational focus to private equity investing in the middle-market. The Transom Capital team has a proven track record of investing in and growing businesses for the long-term. Key to its success is its approach of heavy operational involvement via its proprietary ARMOR℠ value creation process (Acquisition, Restructuring, Monitoring & Operations, and Return) that helps unlock intrinsic value at its companies.  Visit the company at www.transomcapital.com.

VILLA REAL ESTATE CONTINUES EXPANSION ​AS MORE COASTAL PROPERTY EXPERTS JOIN FIRM

Newport Beach, CA – Villa Real Estate recently celebrated its third anniversary with more growth, adding coastal property experts Kate Coluccio, Joy Curtin and Gail Grabner to its team of luxury real estate professionals. The new hires come on the heels of a record first quarter of 2016, with sales up more than 50%, and Villa achieving one billion dollars in sales in 2015.

Kate Coluccio, who previously worked in international sales, has a strong background in the art of negotiation in highly competitive situations. Her career provided crucial skills to move across cultural and language barriers to negotiate and close multi-million dollar transactions. Consistently ranked top in sales, Coluccio now uses those skills to bring her clients the best deals possible.

A Newport Beach resident, Coluccio is known for her knowledge of the area, her integrity, responsiveness and timely follow up. As a mother of three, Coluccio understands the importance of highly desirable neighborhoods, and the best school districts. She specializes in Newport Beach and Eastside Costa Mesa, both of which are in the esteemed Newport-Mesa Unified School District.

Joy Curtin is a seasoned real estate professional and one half of the Curtin-Grabner Team. Specializing in fine homes throughout Southern California, Curtin has been previously recognized numerous times as an “Award Winning Top Producer.”  She is a proven marketing specialist and creates unmatched marketing pieces that present each property to its best advantage. 

A long-time Corona del Mar homeowner, Curtin has in-depth knowledge of the coastal area, and is active in the community. She has served as past President of the Newport Beach Arts Foundation, as well as supported other organizations.

Working with Curtin is Gail Grabner, an award-winning real estate agent since 1995. She previously achieved the status of President’s Club, President’s Circle and President’s Elite in her previous role. Known for her integrity, professionalism and personal service, Grabner can put the most complex transaction together. Her experience and negotiating skills ensure her clients have complete satisfaction in their home sales or purchases.

Gail’s extensive use of technology in buying and selling real estate allows information to get to her clients more efficiently. This, combined with her knowledge of the marketplace, analysis and interpretation of the data, and her proven marketing and advertising campaigns, help clients’ properties sell in the shortest amount of time and for the best possible price. 

In three years, Villa has quickly grown from one office with 30 agents to four offices with 150 agents. The firm nearly doubled its sales volume from 2014 to 2015, completing approximately 700 transactions last year. Villa agents also represented both parties in the most expensive residential sale in Orange County in 2015, and one of the highest sales in the first quarter of 2016.

Villa has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Workplaces” in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by the Orange County Register, and “Best Places to Work” in 2014 and 2015 by the Orange County Business Journal.

ABOUT VILLA REAL ESTATE

Villa Real Estate is a leading luxury real estate firm in Southern California, driving the market forward to be the West Coast’s most client-centered, technologically advanced, and marketing-driven brokerage firm. Established in April 2013, by owner Gary Jabara and Partners Steve High, Evan Corkett, Kim Bibb, Jon Flagg and Tim Carr, Villa Real Estate has 150 agents in four offices, including Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Laguna Beach, and the Balboa Peninsula. Villa Real Estate specializes in Southern California’s coastal communities, estates, and distinctive properties. Please visit villarealestate.com to learn more.

Kate Coluccio has joined Villa Real Estate. 

Coastal property expert Joy Curtain has joined Villa Real Estate. 

Gail Grabner has joined Villa Real Estate in Newport Beach.

CHEZ M’LAIN ANNOUNCES FIRST ONLINE STORE

Time-Honored Traditions and Luxury Goods for Every Day, Chez M’Lain’s Bed Linens, Home Décor,

Fashions, and Bespoke Decorative Accents Are Now Available Directly to Customers

Hanoi, Vietnam — Focused on creating tomorrow’s heirlooms, timeless design and handcrafted products, Chez M’Lain, an international luxury lifestyle and home goods brand, has just launched its first online store at www.chezmlain.com.

Offering luxury linens for bed and home, cashmere wovens, and decorative home products with hand embellished accents, the Chez M’Lain collection uses the world’s highest-quality materials, including Italian linen, silk satin, and directly sourced Mongolian cashmere.  The line includes sheets, shams, pillow cases, duvets, throw pillows, table clothes, napkins, hand towels, blankets, quilts, and throws, wraps, sweaters, bow ties, shirts and more.

Previously available only in discerning boutiques and through interior designers, Chez M’Lain was inspired to create an online store to also offer customers the opportunity to purchase the line directly and create unique heirlooms with custom options and bespoke touches, such as fine embroidery and custom monograms, that can be treasured today and passed on to future generations.

In a world of instant gratification and fast fashion Chez M’Lain is taking a step back. “There is a time and place for the slow and luxurious that makes the difference between the quick and disposable,” says Amelia Fendell, co-owner of Chez M’Lain. “With many of the time-honored traditions being lost to time and technology, Chez M’Lain is looking to foster and preserve these skills.  We are proud to follow a philosophy where the best things in life take time and are rewarded by high standards and a long life.”

With a team of over 250 master artisans based in Hanoi, Vietnam, the company is focused on technique and handwork.  It can take two women three months to hand embroider a set of bed linens and Chez M’Lain’s hand-spun Davos cashmere throws and blankets require the work of traditional weavers, as well as the skills of women to hand spin yarn and prepare the materials even before the weaving begins.  When ordered, the cashmere and blankets ship within the week, while the bedding and table linens are often made to order and often takes two to five weeks depending on the style. 

Another way the brand sets itself apart is by offering custom, unique pieces for moments worth preserving that are only limited by customers’ imaginations. Images of their children’s artwork can be embroidered onto a pillow.  Weddings, births, and anniversaries can be marked by custom embroidery.  Patterns can be taken from sentimental objects and replicated on home accents. No matter what the idea, Chez M’Lain’s founders and artisans can work with each order to create long-lasting pieces meant to be cherished for years to come.

ABOUT CHEZ M’LAIN:

Chez M’Lain, established in 1998, offers a full range of fine linens, home accents and lifestyle luxuries that honor traditional textile techniques.  Founded by Amelia Fendell and Nguyen Thuc Van, Chez M’Lain is an international endeavor that works with over 250 master artisans in Vietnam, where the line is handcrafted.  Chez M’Lain fabrics, bedding, and products can be found in the homes of international politicians, celebrities, business icons, and more.  Fendell and Van also craft private-label goods under the label Horatio Creations, which has worked with ABC Carpet & Home, Nicolette Horn, In-di-go Blu, and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen, among others. After growing up in the South, Fendell now splits her time between the Netherlands, where the Chez M’Lain administrative offices are based, and Vietnam, while Van is based full-time in Vietnam, where the Chez M’Lain studio and production is located. www.chezmalin.com

DELMAR JEWELERS AND LAURA ASHLEY ANNOUNCE LICENSING PARTNERSHIP

DELMAR JEWELERS AND LAURA ASHLEY ANNOUNCE LICENSING PARTNERSHIP

Fort Mill, S.C – From beautiful floral and delicate ribbon motifs to diamond-studded pieces, Delmar Jewelers is poised to accessorize Laura Ashley ladies in fine jewelry. The brand has entered into a licensing partnership with Laura Ashley and will launch its fine jewelry collection June 3-6 at the largest jewelry trade show, JCK Las Vegas. Pieces will be available at online specialty retailers in Fall 2016.

“This partnership is a perfect fit for the brand,” says Laura Ashley President Penne Cairoli. “Each piece from Delmar Jewelers is unique and refined, inspired by our heritage, for our sophisticated Laura Ashley customer.”

Customers will be delighted by the extensive range that includes classic wedding sets along with more modern necklaces and bracelets with pops of color.  Pearls, iconic for the brand, are mixed with gemstones in lovely rings, pendants, charms, lockets and brooches.  Some inspired by the famous Laura Ashley Bramble Sprig. The collection is designed to be beautiful and add something special for every day wear.

A family-owned and operated jewelry manufacturer, Delmar Jewelers has delighted its customers for more than 38 years with its timeless jewelry. Each piece represents a commitment to design and craftsmanship; while stunning, most are wearable on a day-to-day basis.

“We are delighted to join the Laura Ashley family and introduce their brand and its influential legacy to the world of fine jewelry,” says Julie Gniwisch, founder and CEO of Delmar Jewelers.

About Laura Ashley, Inc.:

Laura Ashley, Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, S.C., focuses on licensing the Laura Ashley® brand name in North and South America. Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. Currently, Laura Ashley has more than 30 licensed product lines in North and South America, ranging from women’s fashion and accessories and children’s apparel and a variety of home furnishings and accessories including bed linen, ready-made curtains and mattresses. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

Boxfli’s Tips for Organizing Your Dorm/Closet

Boxfli’s Tips for Organizing Your Dorm/Closet: With small dorm rooms, you have to be as organized as possible. Here are Boxfli’s dorm organization tips:

1.       Use and re-use! Don’t just use a shipping box once and throw it out.  Get a colorful, printed box that you can use to ship or pack your college essentials, use as storage in your dorm room and then use again to get your things home when the school year is over.

2.       Closet organization doesn’t have to be all clear plastic tubs. Make it fun! Rather than using plastic boxes to store your clothes, go green and use corrugated boxes that are made from recycled material and are recyclable themselves. Not all boxes have to be brown and boring. Get colorful boxes that will add a seriously fun pop to your closet, home, or garage.

3.       Use a color code system for your out of season clothes so you can easily find what you packed away on the top shelf.  Find a box pattern that matches every season, so you can organize with prints and colors instead of plain labels and plastic bins. It will make finding summer dresses, autumn coats and rain boots or ski pants quick and easy. This can also apply to holiday clothes and accessories. Keep your holiday-specific clothes sorted by using holiday prints. Stash your Halloween costumes in an orange box and your Christmas sweaters in a holiday or red box. No need for labels when the boxes are so specific.

4.       File boxes are super sturdy and versatile. You can put almost anything in them, but we highly recommend sweaters, jackets, handbags and other bulky items.  The handles make it easy to move around and the lid keeps out dust. Sweaters need to be stacked and not hung, so boxes are perfect for keeping your cashmere and knits in tip top shape — not sagging and stretching — when they’re in storage.

5.       Shirt boxes don’t have to just be for shirts. Easily fold your scarves, beanies, polos, camisoles, and even dresses neatly in these longer, flat boxes. They’re so versatile and last a long time. You can also easily stack multiple boxes on a closet shelf for more storage.

6.       If your closet is small, move storage items or off-season clothes out of the closet to maximize space.  Put them in pretty boxes that can be displayed under your desk or bed. No one has to know what’s in there and it adds a pop of color to the room without looking unorganized or junky.

7.       Smaller boxes are great for jewelry and accessories. Your collection can be color-coded for gold and silver or by what the item is, such as a necklace, bracelet, rings, or earrings. Plus, using flat boxes or smaller sized boxes keeps necklaces from getting tangled and earrings from getting lost or separated, though we hear mismatched earrings are pretty trendy right now.

8.       You don’t have to buy expensive hat boxes to store your favorite fedora, baseball cap, or cowboy hat. So they don’t lose their shape or get smashed on top of each other get a box that is about 6 inches tall. Storing them in boxes helps them from getting smashed, retains their shape and keeps them clean and ready for the next time you need them.

Visit Boxfli.com for more ideas.

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