http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreadersLaurel's Design NewsletterTue, 15 May 2012 16:37:12 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/IW6.U/h/Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter_.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter May 2012 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Hola , First and foremost, thanks for subscribing to this newsletter and a warm welcome to my newest subscribers. Please feel free to share, tweet, like, digg, G+ or simply forward to your friends, family and/or co-workers. This Issue: Chime In on New Laurel's Originals Website Giving Back Locally Canvas Rugs Costa Rica - A New Venue Canvas Totes and Bags: Custom Designs Enjoy the read. Laurel's Originals Your feedback is most valuable to me. And now that the new LaurelsOriginals.com website has launched, I'd really appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to poke around. The home page is a blog and my welcome video or any of the other posts allow for your comments at the bottom of each. There's also several new pages designed to give clear information for canvas rugs; for example, the rugs online page outlines pricing and sizing and how to get a quote. Also, I've recently made a commitment with a giving policy on all sales of my canvas rugs and canvas bags. Thanks in advance for taking time to comment on my new website. Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica At the International Art Fair here in Costa Rica, an honor was bestowed upon yours truly; I was asked to participate with a costarricense art gallery....as a local artist. Learn more about this unique art and crafts gallery from a recent blog post here> http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com Have you visited this gallery? Let me know with a comment. Canvas Totes and Bags Summer in North America is just around the corner. And I have a terrific gift idea for birthdays, graduates, and special occasions: a custom canvas tote or bag. See the recent post on Laurel's Originals for personalized tote bags - the examples were related more to totes for business but adding a name, a date, a favorite theme (design)...anything creative and you've got my full attention to make a perfect custom gift. Please allow a few weeks, as custom work does take a bit more time. Visit my e-shop for design ideas and style options: canvastotesandbags.com Appreciate your support! Laurel Anderson Facebook © 2012 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. Follow Me on Twitter! Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:12 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/KLb0A/h/Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter_.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter April 2012 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Hola , First and foremost, thanks for subscribing to this newsletter and a warm welcome to my newest subscribers. Please feel free to share, tweet, like, digg, G+ or simply forward to your friends, family and/or co-workers. This Issue: FIA follow-up: a delightful discovery was made! Spring Cleaning Attn: Retailers for Canvas Totes and Bags Enjoy the read! Laurel's Originals We are currently updating and redesigning the website for Laurel's Originals...a perfect spring cleaning project. This new site will incorporate a dynamic interface with a blog platform. Once launched, we will begin translation into Spanish. We look forward to interacting with our readers on the new site! Watch for our launch announcement. Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica It was so exciting to be part of the International Art Festival (FIA) and Design Fair in San Jose last month. Exhausting, but exciting nonetheless. What surprised me about the experience was the way in which Ticos responded to my canvas rugs. Almost all had never seen or known of them and yet the ideas that sprang forth were nothing short of innovative. Click to read more per my recent post on Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica.com Canvas Totes and Bags Only a select few tiendas (hotel boutiques) in Costa Rica carry my canvas totes and bags for retail sales. We're looking to expand this wholesale aspect of business to other buyers. If you know of a retailer, either in Costa Rica or Internationally, who is looking for artistic, quality products for their store or business, please connect us! Note: In addition to in-house designs, the bags can be customized with a hand painted logo and/or art work. Minimum order: 25 units. Who in your circle of influence would appreciate knowing about Canvas Totes and Bags? Share the Love...from Costa Rica! Appreciate your support! Laurel Anderson Click to Like on Facebook © 2012 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:36:06 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/Icn_A/h/_Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter January 2012 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Hola , First and foremost, thanks for subscribing to my newsletter and a warm welcome to my newest subscribers. Please feel free to share, tweet, like, digg, G+ or simply forward to your friends, family and/or co-workers. Herein, you'll discover three sections related to my original design work and hand-painted products, from canvas rugs to canvas totes and bags, with an emphasis on décor and fashion. This month includes information about an International Art Festival here in Costa Rica, a Valentines Special! offer on my canvas totes and bags, as well as my thoughts on runner rugs and indigenous inspiration for a new design. Enjoy the read! Laurel's Originals For both visitors to and residents of Costa Rica: If you're looking for something unique and fun to do there's an International Art Festival and Design Fair coming up soon. And yours truly has been invited to participate! I've just posted (see link below) to one of my blogs about the event and how it allowed for one of my dreams to come true. Please leave a comment there if you have attended this Art Festival in the past. Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica Runner rugs made from canvas offer limitless design options and placements. The popular indigenous art and crafts gallery, Galeria Namu in San Jose, welcomes their customers at entry with one of my custom designs inspired from the Chorotega pottery. To read more about design ideas and use of runner rugs click here. Canvas Totes and Bags Valentine Day Specials...just for you ...or a loved one. For a limited time a variety of styles and designs from our Canvas Totes and Bags shop are available with a 25% discount! Take advantage and shop now. The link above (in red) will take you to our Specials page, listing all the designs and styles. No coupon is required. Our online shop website is secure; if you have any questions or issues, please call my office from our toll-free number: 1-888-300-7125 from USA and Canada. A note about shipping: We offer free shipping to USA, UK, Canada and throughout Central America for our Totes and Bags. The handling fee of $1.50 covers the costs of the biodegradable plastic bag used to keep the totes clean and dry during transit. Delivery to USA and Canada takes approximately 14 days. Who in your circle of influence would appreciate knowing about Canvas Totes and Bags? Share the Love...from Costa Rica! Thank you...I appreciate your support! Laurel Anderson p.s. Click to Like on Facebook © 2012 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:09:52 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/7ic2s/h/Holiday_Wishes_from_Costa.htm ...from Laurel 'Tis the season to reflect and appreciate the good that life gives. As a subscriber to my newsletter, or a fan on my social sites, and to all who have supported my artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors, thank you. I wish you each a very joyful Holiday Season. Laurel Anderson Costa Rica laurelsoriginals.com canvastotesandbags.com canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com Sat, 17 Dec 2011 14:55:06 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/MANWM/h/Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter_.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter November 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Holiday Greetings from Costa Rica! First, thanks for subscribing to my design newsletter and a warm welcome to all who have recently become new subscribers. I so appreciate those who have shared with friends and family introducing my art, rugs and totes. Thanksgiving. Obviously not a holiday of Costa Rica, but that is not to say that it's not celebrated here. Many Americans partake in the traditional gathering with family, friends and pavones (turkeys) throughout Costa Rica. My two adult kids and I will spend the day together baking and cooking, talking, laughing and sharing with one another our gratitude for the abundance in our lives. My wish is for your Thanksgiving Holiday to be filled with similar joy. Laurel's Originals Another interior designer from the USA recently came across one of my websites and submitted an inquiry for a canvas rug with the Southwest Triangle design. She then discovered a more recent design and completely altered her path for the project...a tropical path. Read more from a recent blog post here. Canvas Totes and Bags Men can be challenging to shop for, right? Here's a terrific gift idea: eco-canvas shoulder bags. These are durable, large bags and work perfectly as a messenger bag, book bag or laptop bag. Many of my hand-painted designs are well suited for men. Shop now for holiday gift giving and receive a free gift. Tote bags ship to USA, UK, Canada and Central America: FREE! Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica Debbie and her husband recently moved to Sarchi Costa Rica from Florida after purchasing a sweet little house nestled within a coffee finca (farm). Eventually their container showed up with personal belongings, including an eclectic mix of art. Debbie had seen one of my canvas rugs at a neighbors and contacted me about having a custom painted canvas rug made for her new home. It's a beauty...African motif! Click here to view the video of the final product. Thanks for reading and Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Laurel Anderson Join Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasTotesandBags © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:28:42 -0500http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/GJ1e6/h/_Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter October 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Hi , Thanks for subscribing to my newsletter. Please share with your friends and family. You'll discover three sections related to my original design work and hand-painted products, from canvas rugs to canvas totes and bags, with an emphasis on décor and fashion. Links are directed to my various websites and social marketing pages. Your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated! Laurel's Originals A customer posted on Facebook that her recent purchase of a tote bag was selected for her son-in-law as a practical baby gift. A hands-on Dad, she felt he'd appreciate a less feminine tote and ordered the Bamboo design. This prompted me to write about nursery decorating themes; read more on my design_blog. This is a niche I plan on expanding for both interior décor and canvas bags. What baby decorating ideas appeal to you? Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica Videos are great to watch and fun to make. Over the past few weeks I've been busy learning to create video montages using photo- graphs of my canvas rugs. Click here to view a tropical video of my custom BUG RUG. Note: make sure your audio is on. :) From my canvas rugs blog, you'll find several recent posts covering a variety of rugs and rug ideas. A customer in Escazú, owner of hotel and tourist center, Out of Bounds, re-ordered a second custom logo rug to be used as their welcome door mat. Transfer of the (small) logo design was a bit of a challenge but it turned out looking exactly as their printed logo. Another happy client; another satisfying project. Your custom canvas rugs add a distinct touch to any décor. ~ Daniel Mojica, Interior Design Professional Canvas Totes and Bags The beauty of fall inspired one of my more popular designs: leaves. With input from friends and fans, we've expanded this design to a wide range of color combinations. To discover your favorite leaves design, click on the bag category of choice. In the center is a yellow box with a drop down menu. Select your colors. Click here to shop. Newcomer's Club Costa Rica: Show and Sell Arts and Crafts Fair Sunday Oct 30th, Cariari Country Club 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We'll be there...do stop by my booth and say hi! A note about shipping: We offer free shipping to USA, UK, Canada and throughout Central America for our Totes and Bags. The packaging fee of $1.50 covers the costs of the biodegradable plastic bag used to keep the totes clean and dry during transit. Delivery to USA and Canada takes only 14 days, however, delivery can/will take longer during holiday shopping time. Who on your Holiday Gift list would appreciate and enjoy a hand-painted canvas tote bag...from Costa Rica? Thanks for reading! Laurel Anderson p.s. Click to Like http://www.facebook.com/CanvasTotesandBags © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:29:25 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/H5PnY/h/_Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter September 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Dear , Thanks for subscribing to my newsletter. We've shortened the format, knowing how precious time is. You will find links within providing more for your reading or viewing pleasure...when time allows, of course. Enjoy! Laurel's Originals Women entrepreneurs are a dynamic group. We tend to network and support one another quite well. Here in Costa Rica we have Professional Women's Network, an adjunct of the Women's Club of CR. In recalling my early beginnings it was mostly other women who helped pave my entrepreneurial path. Visit my blog to read a recent post on this very subject. Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica It has been determined that not only am I an artist and an entrepreneur but also a textile designer offering custom work. I rather like the sound of such a lofty title. It fits because in addition to making canvas rugs and canvas totes I also create pillow and cushion covers, place mats, table runners and curtains. We'll be incorporating additional painted textiles to the Canvas Rugs site soon. In the meantime, I've posted a video blog showcasing a selection of my canvas rugs for those who may have missed it previously. It might help to stimulate design ideas for your interior décor projects. If so inclined, do leave a comment. Canvas Totes and Bags When a customer takes the time to post a comment for one of my painted textile products, well, it is a very rewarding and gratifying experience. We have now implemented a review option to all of our bags on CanvasTotesandBags.com. For an example, click to see a review for the blue butterfly leaves shoulder bag. Scroll down a bit and click on the tab, Reviews. If after making a purchase with us, and upon delivery, consider using this feature to share with others...people love reading reviews. And we appreciate the feedback. ;) A note about shipping: We offer free shipping to USA, UK, Canada and throughout Central America for our Totes and Bags. The packaging fee of $1.50 covers the costs of the biodegradable plastic bag used to keep the totes clean and dry during transit. Typically, delivery to USA and Canada takes only 14 days, however, delivery can/will take longer as we get closer to the holiday buying time. Who on your Holiday Gift list would appreciate and enjoy a hand-painted canvas tote bag...from Costa Rica? Thanks for reading! Laurel Anderson p.s. Click to Like and watch my new welcome video: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasTotesandBags © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:38:06 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/Fw4bk/h/Laurel_s_Design_Newsletter_.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter July 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Greetings from Costa Rica , Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. We've shortened the format, knowing how precious time has become. You will find links within providing more for your reading or viewing pleasure...when time allows, of course. Enjoy! Laurel's Originals Tina, one of my subscribers to this newsletter, recently sent me a lovely note telling me of her passion for creating canvas rugs and that she was about to start a 'how to' class at her studio on an island in a river in Canada. Visit my blog to read our exchange. She offers some great organic designs as you'll see from her link. Floor cloth enthusiasts connect...from Canada to Costa Rica! Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica Another of my blog posts on my canvas rugs website talks about canvas custom rugs for the bathroom. Yep...they work great in a bathroom! This project was for a friend who recently completed her cozy new home and wanted a no fuss, easy to care for rug that would add some additional interest to the tile floor without becoming wet and moldy. Click here to read more. Canvas Totes and Bags For those of you who frequent my Facebook page, you know that I was traveling last month throughout the United States, on what I call my USA Tour. As often as possible I was posting photos of various spots of beauty...with my canvas totes and bags, of course. I'm in the process of creating videos (once my computer gets well) to share but I was able to get one completed as you can watch on YouTube. There are so many incredibly magical places on the planet. Leave me a comment on any of my blogs or Facebook...share your favorite places. And if you need a snazzy, soft, durable tote bag to get there...visit my shop. Free shipping to USA, UK, Canada and Central America. :) Thanks for reading! Laurel Anderson p.s. Click to Like and watch my new welcome video: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasTotesandBags © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:25:07 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/Jl3qU/h/Hola_Laurel_s_Design.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter June 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Greetings from Costa Rica , Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. We've shortened the format, knowing how precious time has become. You will find links within providing more for your reading pleasure... when time allows, of course. Enjoy! Laurel's Originals As a small business owner it never ceases to amaze me how much work is required for everything else, aside from the creative doing part! Nothing about it seems small; I thrive on being busy, so please don't mistake this as a complaint. Looking back upon my humble entrepreneurial beginnings, it was oh so much easier: create, paint, stroll the beach and sell. In a recent blog post I saunter down memory lane about how Laurel's Originals evolved with a particular product...read more... Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica An interior designer requested a quote for a large rug for her client in New York City. This client had come across an image of my Mexican Blue Tile rug and hoped that it could be duplicated. Turns out, I was the one who got to duplicate it. ;) The project turned out to offer a few surprises... read more... Canvas Totes and Bags Care to Comment? It's a marketing thing, but I now have a pretty, new blog for Canvas Totes and Bags. Remember my previous comment about all this busy work related to small business? Truth is, I enjoy writing. So this venue works to feed a different creative outlet. Please take a moment to check out my newest blog; if you would, leave a comment. The first 5 subscribers (you guys and gals!) who do so will receive a little gift...click to... see blog here. Thanks for reading! Laurel Anderson p.s. Click to Like and watch my new welcome video: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasTotesandBags © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:49:05 -0400http://archive.aweber.com/laurelsreaders/1Cd9A/h/_Laurel_s_Design.htm Laurel's Design Newsletter May 2011 http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://www.canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com NEW! http://CanvasTotesandBags.com Greetings , Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. We've shortened the format, knowing how precious time has become. You will find links within providing more for your reading pleasure...when time allows. Enjoy! Laurel's Originals The official start of summer in the USA begins with this Memorial Weekend and in memory of my Dad, a salute to all good soldiers! Here in Costa Rica, it is now officially rainy season and we've been crazy busy with new projects including lots of custom rugs. Work tends to keep my mind racing...with thoughts like, what is an indoor-outdoor rug? I designed my own concept of... read more... Like Me? Join me on Facebook! Canvas-Rugs-Costa-Rica I absolutely love working with interior design professionals...we share a creative passion and a desire to produce the perfect product for our clients. Read about the challenges of a recent custom rug project for a modern interior design... read more... Canvas Totes and Bags To celebrate summer I wanted to offer a special to my loyal readers and fans: Free Shipping! Yep, for a limited time, all canvas totes and bags orders to the USA, Canada and Costa Rica include free shipping. Visit my online store and check out the 18 different designs, made and hand-painted by yours truly. Tip: the tote bags are perfect as beach bags. Let's hear it for summer! Click to Like and watch my new welcome video on: Facebook Share the Love: http://canvastotesandbags.com ...thanks for reading! Laurel Anderson © 2011 Laurel's Originals laurelsoriginals@gmail.com Questions? Comments? Contact us. http://www.laurelsoriginals.com http://canvas-rugs-costa-rica.com http://canvastotesandbags.com Follow Me on Twitter! Fri, 27 May 2011 19:04:06 -0400