tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85199132944366425352024-02-20T00:32:05.595-07:00New on the AvenueNew items and designs, sales, gift ideas and all the news from Bold AvenueStephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-11122701657861769052010-06-22T18:17:00.000-07:002010-06-22T18:18:02.964-07:00Coffee Snob tees<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.227773585"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAPiHl-ClamMdYA8yNtWKVmEEAYcU_CTcviIpNSCGIqbUY3630cXsmcDSSGIRRuYaOa_IgTn-8AFjKqjdSAzLvuXxTDdXRumq0mjXeYSFo_DHEjqjuzf5unazAQtil1FTJoIgw3EyXyOY/s320/coffeesnob_dkt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485768529031042642" border="0" /></a><br />Coffee's hot!<br /><br />More specifically, our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.227773585">Coffee Snob Dark T-Shirt</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.360734471">Coffee Snob (simple) Women's Fitted Dark T-Shirt</a> are current customer faves!<br /><br />The design simply says "coffee snob." And, if you coffee snobs are as particular about the quality of your clothing as you are about the caliber of your coffee, then you'll appreciate these durable 100% cotton tees!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2312687">Celebrate your coffee snobbery today!</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.360734471"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-6nOirSHW7OGZM4whNssQZFqPB2cYvU7eLiZPFeEJLHFGwDUR2iJwbqaE-X-l2qZZsP8tJHvCjnYQChUII-K9szMso1JnVYZqDsdcxuvBcgvWu8PW5wkh-bT5KGpgaLDwhtqlp6nOSE/s320/coffeesnob_wfittee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485768531956220546" border="0" /></a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-48770654849980804932010-03-29T10:27:00.004-07:002010-03-31T18:23:52.418-07:00Proud to support Laid Off Camp Phoenix!<div class="posterous_autopost"><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/boldavenue/sxMVwV0LbU8CEPrY6bilNgKC6YyU6ymRygt2YFfDOP8RbOddQOmQuMDacV1P/laidoffcamp_header_logo.png" height="80" width="344" /> <p>We are excited to be a sponsor of Laid Off Camp Phoenix!<br /><br />This free, one-day event is geared towards giving people (who are laid off, underemployed, considering freelancing, etc.) resources to find work. There will be workshops on topics like interviewing, networking, finding the next step in your career path and using social media, as well as a resource room of volunteers reviewing resumes, sharing their experiences, and even taking photos for social media avatars. </p><p> Bold Avenue will be offering attendees free design and discounted printing on personal business cards that they can hand out as they do their job-search networking. </p><p> Find out more at <a href="http://laidoffcampphoenix.com/">http://laidoffcampphoenix.com/</a>. </p><p> If you'd like to attend, please note that tickets are required - and<br />going fast! You can reserve your ticket at<br /><a href="http://laidoffcampphoenix.eventbrite.com/.%3C/p">http://laidoffcampphoenix.eventbrite.com/.</a></p><p></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com/">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://boldavenue.posterous.com/proud-to-support-laid-off-camp-phoenix">boldavenue's posterous</a> </p> </div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-15540489110981209962010-03-20T15:44:00.005-07:002010-03-20T16:10:30.871-07:00Bigger, brighter aprons!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.437062134"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfdNw44gKHg42o19OeFN8PTtDsqDmpEYwesIawq3A80KTjr8ojN9Kr9TPUTOUaNZwI6euK4-bstuPC9Ag0RhB6H4b-m5CO0nAELWzZTaY-Bg_1hAsix1_fvmW6PQp6UP-O5v5PM-WPCg/s400/gardening_apron_ylw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450852810715699410" border="0" /></a><br />Whether you're baking or barbecuing, painting or planting, an apron comes in handy! Our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__aprons">upgraded aprons</a> are 32" long and made of sturdy, machine-washable cotton twill. They also have two large pockets, a drawstring and come in four colors!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=42">Light aprons</a> come in white, khaki and yellow.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=287">Dark aprons</a> are navy blue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.437063893"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXM5BaU-XbYBomTxPkkSJ3LJFb8SHgkLRx0NjRq1CFWZLIK8ojDbPeAUIyaRGleQVvNvb58OULWAtRLTJSGMRsHlMimF6XdM-johBsszs7P7n9frlwP3uL8k4A-_wcSRkt9bZRM57-7rs/s400/winesnob_apron_dk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450853684648312642" border="0" /></a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-13553809987482805132010-02-08T08:24:00.000-07:002010-02-08T08:24:00.163-07:00Share the love<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.212358291"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW09IkyQagH4lKCrBbBpNvezDzTJLdtQeBxmSFBauJ6XJNsf67_Q2D9iiaIyIWbYIupDMHbmW9TMi4h6pa6YVVOiLtAILmZy-2hu5ZCmnlvHpwsCowCGfEl0ki8_tod0RtygLbCaij7ac/s320/heart_sptank.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435757373704724178" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/4539603">Share your heart</a> with a Valentine's Day gift from <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">Bold Avenue's shop</a>!<br /><br />Order today, and, if needed, we'll upgrade your shipping to make sure your gift arrives by February 14*.<br /><br />Had enough of the Valentine's Day mushy stuff? <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/5692557">We've got that covered, too.<br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.370782319"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDC6ta_lssc8W4IfBuk6_zIGTbjwCtEBhrIU7sxlPrqwEE6oF-homulDRBWDEz5xsqZoZVxQ8V-uTg-15zqyueF9aulcZDXWotnnI82dCLkPH0E5jGbLoVEAv57ws2psLV1C7hY5TMox0/s400/mushy_tee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435757958460871154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*The details: Choose Standard Shipping, and at no extra cost we'll automatically upgrade you to 2-Day Shipping (when needed) to ensure delivery by February 14. Delivery address must be within the United States and cannot be a PO Box. Promotion ends on February 8, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. (EST). This offer may change, be modified or cancelled at anytime without notice.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-77756825462559106222010-02-03T15:32:00.001-07:002010-02-03T15:32:03.484-07:00We haven't forgotten Haiti.
<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/boldavenue/eQvShNabMPlRocBjcbVtk7dyfz3N0k5byXIdJsTv5dci01PQhj8qc7kzmSGA/giving.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/boldavenue/rCLIvo3lKTfPVV4u0ShVbbi1P5Mb98ko7urzIztQjwSTkuzmCU5ADt0owbdM/giving.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="50"/></a> <p>Every time Bold Avenue creates a project quote, we include a little note on the first page about donating a portion of the proceeds to a charity. We like to give to something specific, and we figure you'd like to know about it too.<p /> During the month of January, all of our quotes listed the same thing: <a href="http://www.fh.org/learn/news/disaster/haiti-rocked-by-powerful-quake?promocode=WA25WD0A2">Food for the Hungry's Haiti Relief Fund</a>. We'll continue to focus on Haiti relief throughout February, as well. <p /> Food for the Hungry was in Haiti before the earthquake. They have continued working to meet both short term needs (food, hygiene kits, shelter) and planning for long-term rebuilding projects. <p />We just thought you'd like to know about that. <p /> (To learn more or contribute, visit Food for the Hungry's website: <a href="http://www.fh.org/learn/news/disaster/haiti-rocked-by-powerful-quake">http://www.fh.org/learn/news/disaster/haiti-rocked-by-powerful-quake</a>)<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://boldavenue.posterous.com/we-havent-forgotten-haiti">boldavenue's posterous</a> </p> </div> Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-77012222524278055982010-01-29T06:00:00.001-07:002010-01-29T06:00:06.867-07:00More to say<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxow_9yCHzQeioOjdB8vOondni4hUTyrQxPmuxQNbqQ2fCiwVgqJizfIfDR6FF8hJ_39VP3kzlh9KEgEoVamC4KahzErT4TxuLBBQaAATj9sP_L05qNnd0ZLWNVrkYgs8EMWvuBiYWT2Q/s1600-h/posterous.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxow_9yCHzQeioOjdB8vOondni4hUTyrQxPmuxQNbqQ2fCiwVgqJizfIfDR6FF8hJ_39VP3kzlh9KEgEoVamC4KahzErT4TxuLBBQaAATj9sP_L05qNnd0ZLWNVrkYgs8EMWvuBiYWT2Q/s400/posterous.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431975027778132402" border="0" /></a><br />This blog (<a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/">New on the Avenue</a>) mainly focuses on our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">online shop</a>, and we'll continue to keep you posted about new products and designs here.<br /><br />But there's more to us than that.<br /><br />We now offer <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/07/design-writing-on-bold-avenue.html">graphic design and copywriting services</a>. We've been redefining our focus and refining our brand. As we think through our strategy, listen to client feedback, find inspiration and make changes, we are chronicling the process at our new blog - <a href="http://boldavenue.posterous.com/">boldavenue.posterous.com</a>.<br /><br />You can read more about what set these changes in motion in the post "<a href="http://boldavenue.posterous.com/growth-and-reinvention">Growth and reinvention</a>," or you can <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BoldavenuesPosterous">subscribe</a> to make sure you don't miss a thing!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-52864938071393231092010-01-05T09:00:00.001-07:002010-01-05T09:59:38.730-07:00Keeping it together<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.425664751"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHRJ4lm5RDjU9HF44-5Hdam3-FOHdMfNefYyT8DSMdpsjGiluwiLLtmNv_Gu-Q5jW2Mh1nnl1bYD7O-me8LC1GEU88xab6yF1AEWl1QNawP7Q5uh8nw7FQ-Gp1zXAosEto9Aq78xx9fU/s320/curlpowergym.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423141776910920450" border="0" /></a><br />We can't make you keep your New Year's resolutions. But we can help you keep your stuff together.<br /><br />Keep sneakers, a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__sigg">water bottle</a> and other workout essentials in our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=288">new gym bag</a>, and it'll be easier to squeeze in a little time for getting fit. You'll also be keeping that resolution to be more organized.<br /><br />The specs:<br /><ul style="padding-left: 14px;"><li>100% Nylon</li><li>Dimensions: 20" x 9" (50.8 cm x 86 cm)</li><li>Water-resistant</li><li> Reinforced zipper </li><li>Easily folds into luggage</li><li>Dual handles</li><li>Made in the U.S.A. by American Apparel</li></ul>View all our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=288">gym bag designs</a> in our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">shop</a>.<br /><br />You might also be interested in these products:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__sweatshirts-hoodies">Hoodies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=129">Tracksuits</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__sigg">SIGG water bottles</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__caps">Caps</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=17">Tote bags</a><br /></li></ul>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-50692490811416205322009-12-28T12:00:00.001-07:002009-12-28T18:30:35.557-07:00Year's endAs 2009 draws to a close, Bold Avenue is breaking with the routine. We are taking time to reflect on the past year and look ahead to 2010 - and beyond. We are doing some "housekeeping:" reorganizing work spaces, taking care of maintenance on our site and our computers, preparing for the year ahead.<br /><br />During this week (12/28-1/1), we will have limited business hours (and will be closed on New Year's Day - January 1st). However, if you have an urgent design or copywriting request, feel free to contact us, and we'll see how we can help you.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKC9PVmLOD5iloibWBmUOLRUz2BgTpw51pbr0zESZS1OYIjFwhf_uLyV2NHqpVI7oHXOmHNM4bAz2-uJ6MS6-cCmi3Qz_UE7NUCmlcgsDklzcti1m6y1mj2JxlNtTJBC4EBFpY9OwpZk/s1600-h/shift.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 288px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKC9PVmLOD5iloibWBmUOLRUz2BgTpw51pbr0zESZS1OYIjFwhf_uLyV2NHqpVI7oHXOmHNM4bAz2-uJ6MS6-cCmi3Qz_UE7NUCmlcgsDklzcti1m6y1mj2JxlNtTJBC4EBFpY9OwpZk/s320/shift.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420451706926765938" border="0" /></a><br />This does not affect previously scheduled design/writing projects or orders placed in our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">online shop</a>.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-8663592486293951392009-12-11T10:00:00.000-07:002009-12-11T10:00:03.636-07:00When to order...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.207004643"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivqKIuUHzz66BLqR62Z1Me0kVF7mPVh0mS3u6gryMC2PS-phSN_fywvTriUmkcVuPUnNkmd_zCz49CAa_TgZLzw4FgXyydkod5qVXxgxi5XVdffNFTl6gpU1n320Vi7_LQiXPdfvDe1jw/s320/christmasstarornament.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5414017536970349346" border="0" /></a><br />Christmas gift shopping on Bold Avenue? Here's when to order for delivery (within the U.S.) by December 24th:<br /><br /><table style="width: 476px; height: 196px;" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 11px; background-color: rgb(213, 43, 30); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" width="120"> Shipping Method</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 11px; background-color: rgb(213, 43, 30); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" width="235">Order by</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dkleft"> Economy</td> <td class="dkrt">11:59 p.m. (EST) Sunday, December 13</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ltleft"> Standard</td> <td class="ltrt">11:59 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, December 15</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dkleft"> Premium</td> <td class="dkrt">11:59 p.m. (EST) Sunday, December 20</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="ltleft"> 1 Day</td> <td class="ltrt">Noon (EST) Monday, December 21</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />There is more information, including deadlines for shipping outside of the U.S., on our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/index.aspx?page=shipping_deadlines">Holiday Orders page.</a>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-59747903705254639532009-11-30T11:24:00.000-07:002009-11-30T11:24:45.917-07:00Teegiving is the new Cyber Monday!Today is the final day to join in our Teegiving sale alternative. If you missed <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">the original post</a>, here's the recap: <span style="font-weight: bold;">buy a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__t-shirts">Bold Avenue t-shirt</a> today and we'll donate $1 to </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heifer.org/">Heifer International.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.370123084"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNWfaaRv24KvlWhuo1T6Bkpv0NlcZKpeUq_KFBTrOLombzRKwVOmXPqpaqv5mIRliS1se9Gvk_bEseqA_0-TLuV_3VQ1NLQcxvolPpzabmCNO7wa-bXi97PQnGnPFUn_mZ7L82n-bQdWw/s320/poem_orgw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409962147361165474" border="0" /></a><br />We wanted to do something with more lasting effects than a sale. (Although we can offer you a free shipping coupon, see below.)<br /><br />Since today is the last day, we're changing things up a bit. <span style="font-weight: bold;">From 12:00-1:00 pm <a href="http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/tzc.tzc">PST</a>, we will double our donations.</span> (That's about 1.5 hours from the time this post is published.) Our goal is to sell 60 tees in 60 minutes - that's enough <a href="http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.2664267/">to give a sheep</a> to a family in need!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.164647378"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguBxNzB6brpXEokY0mxBDi_9YjWxkwGxLpRtLDU07C8IUdtszpM5KGhQF3YohgQ6DqBl-jIqczaRodE-9Ei2ll8Z7e19K-EkWYNP8HOmvlMeDH-aT2jmFZzGeFnNuaRk1aBxJINr6yLrk/s320/gardening_inft.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409963368381551954" border="0" /></a>You can make a difference simply by shopping or spreading the word!<br /><br />Speaking of 60, use coupon code MONDAYSHIP for<span style="font-weight: bold;"> free shipping*</span> when you spend over $60 in our shop today!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*Details on free shipping coupon:</span><br />Free Economy or Standard shipping for shop orders of $60 or more, excluding shipping charges and applicable sales tax. Delivery address must be within the United States and cannot be a PO Box. All orders will be Economy shipping unless the order is not eligible for Economy shipping (e.g., order exceeds Economy weight restrictions). Coupon code MONDAYSHIP must be entered at check out. Promotion starts on November 30, 2009 at 12:00 a.m. (PST) and ends on November 30, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Cannot be combined with any other CafePress.com coupons or promotions and this offer may change, be modified or cancelled at anytime without notice.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-74703925644734947492009-11-29T01:04:00.000-07:002009-11-29T01:06:04.533-07:00Art School Dropout TeesThere are many very talented and successful people who didn't finish art school. A couple of these individuals suggested I create an "Art School Dropout" design. <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2658388">And so I did.</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.419150898"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC-ZQDefnRz1SaXDKZdoz5Dh0R00vpdduONhjqGMABVLb1oGxyQdjOHavNiHQkOijLz7lGGjsMK1fHHGXksjKPR8qVHo_toMAdPoshSw58hLv5-ojkrQiX-zZ6m63rS50MBYVnDazRB6U/s320/artschool_bballjers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409423698134691874" border="0" /></a>Today until 11:59 PST get <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/index.aspx?page=saledetails2">free shipping</a> on orders over $75 with coupon code 75WKND - <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/index.aspx?page=saledetails2">details here</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">For every tee you purchase in our shop through the end of the month, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">we'll donate $1 to Heifer International</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. This is our alternative to a Black Friday or Cyber Monday sale. We call it </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2018609">Teegiving</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-22854059174018534712009-11-28T23:35:00.002-07:002009-11-28T23:53:08.153-07:00Frog tees in adult sizesBig people like animals too. So the <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/3843748">Frog design</a> from our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/3186501">Fam Fare</a> line is <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/3843748">now available on men's and women's t-shirts.<br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.419404054"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAT_elyIrAy5blihN7v8sh6Z5ubo24QfaXMi-c7uBxSL6nanMpGN9-8kBpNu_oSfEBMMv4upg6lDM9w2SGNSo5TLs3H3SAqu6zeyCGCh9LMx0sARlYPkJuwI-6gGTF4rZ5VdXgyiSplvo/s320/frog_golft.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409414119557421026" border="0" /></a><br />Today and tomorrow get <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/index.aspx?page=saledetails2">free shipping</a> on orders over $75 with coupon code 75WKND - <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/cp/popup/index.aspx?page=saledetails2">details here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Remember that </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">instead of a Black Friday sale</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, we are donating $1 per shirt to Heifer International. Get your shopping done on Bold Avenue and help support a great cause! </span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-52786987815259805392009-11-27T01:10:00.000-07:002009-11-27T01:10:59.256-07:00Tea Snob TeeChances are you know someone who is really particular about their tea. The only like it iced. Or hot. Or sweet. Or green.<br /><br />Maybe <span style="font-style: italic;">you're</span> that person. Either way, we now have a tee that's all about, well, tea.<br /><br />Products with our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2058416">tea snob design</a> make great gifts for tea connoisseurs!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.419019793"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirm2LM4uhclSw80WJ6U7DbsNwzZnyXT2YWhVVEeOdL-qyHMFe1l6ONCTjhJAXo24tqHE4IcYmGX1mtV4zkm1ZCnKNmxVuO4l-UJjn2L2YSpLOhg-P3p1fBWWV24Z0UUbMrPKexZQEl-tU/s320/teasnob_jrjers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408692640183098530" border="0" /></a><br />Remember that <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">instead of a Black Friday sale</a>, we are donating $1 per shirt to Heifer International. Get your shopping done on Bold Avenue and help support a great cause!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-66446024799868362982009-11-26T01:45:00.001-07:002009-11-26T01:58:37.677-07:00LAUGH collage teesThe holidays can be a stressful time of year, which makes it especially important to try to stay focused on what really matters. Count your blessings and, when things don't go as planned, do your best to just laugh it off!<br /><br />Today's <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2603891">LAUGH design</a> is the newest in our series of <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/03/wearing-hope-and-love.html">inspirational collages</a>. It reminds you to laugh - as well as to love, share, smile and hope.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.418862135"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSmUEB4Fb0vtp70HdH0_rLhaNe-AFqRxKOFKIUYrv8X9jYIicVL6fKo7_Zyi_n8Iey_CKSv6adBhc6bmX6bpUALPBqy3KiQLkwFaQBKeEKpv0wh_xGEZBPVANVb_FRfv8XqgLYlPb-dI/s320/laugh_raglan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408328565531261714" border="0" /></a>Have a happy Thanksgiving. And remember to laugh!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">This is part of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">T(ee)giving</a>. <span style="font-style: italic;">For every tee sold in our shop through the end of the month, we will donate $1 to</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> Heifer International.</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> We're also adding a new t-shirt design to our shop daily.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-19061105973481985392009-11-25T00:00:00.004-07:002009-11-26T01:05:40.900-07:00Dad's Taxi t-shirtsAlthough there are plenty of <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2164755">kid-chauffering moms</a> out there, sometimes it's dad who does the driving. For the stay-at-home dads, the single dads, and all the dads who shuttle kids back and forth to school or soccer practice, baseball or ballet, <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2653918">we have a shirt for you!</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.418674084"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ygS29NaulyIFhL0qlWXS1HtHxgVGdIRrTnz_dyHrOYnZfw52Wkfvo143WjisELHzLtKbbX6crYh6Ko_phyGi2CyRvKi1tPaZkW-FKObd9A20dU5B3dzvTKp4ZIV1J-YXmM_mTqVWQ6k/s320/dadstaxi_dkt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407909331649958626" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2653918">Dad's Taxi design</a> comes on quality tees and comfy sweats. You'll be glad to make this your new uniform!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Every day through the end of the month, we'll be introducing a new t-shirt design, as part of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">T(ee)giving</a><span style="font-style: italic;">. We will also be </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/11/black-friday-teegiving.html">donating $1 for every tee </a><span style="font-style: italic;">sold in our shop to Heifer International.</span>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-25039905325922134102009-11-24T18:46:00.003-07:002009-11-24T20:08:14.524-07:00Black Friday T(ee)giving<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9mvshPUD_ssJ3yg2YQPd17Hf10NXxJVDar6XEkKuwL70XMIf6gHedutTfBfRMKIrYIvNhXStTstKKY8X-hvVc6-v_3QsNFFPrE4piMl-qnnpWAIwUzGqVgCpIw6N9M0Jxtt75JRUiVc/s1600/teegiving-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 78px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9mvshPUD_ssJ3yg2YQPd17Hf10NXxJVDar6XEkKuwL70XMIf6gHedutTfBfRMKIrYIvNhXStTstKKY8X-hvVc6-v_3QsNFFPrE4piMl-qnnpWAIwUzGqVgCpIw6N9M0Jxtt75JRUiVc/s320/teegiving-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407852315240431618" border="0" /></a><br />The current global economic crisis has hit developing countries the hardest. We know you'd like to help - and that you have shopping to do.<br /><br />So here's how we're helping you with all that: <span style="font-weight: bold;">For every t-shirt that you purchase from <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">Bold Avenue's shop</a> November 25 to November 30, we will donate $1 to </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.heifer.org/">Heifer International</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">. </span>We feel this is a more meaningful alternative to a Black Friday sale or a Cyber Monday discount.<br /><br />During that time, we will also have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">new t-shirt design in </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">our shop</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> each day.</span> (But we will donate $1 for any tee you buy from our shop, whether it's an old or new design.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__t-shirts"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXpZyx5zShDfgj0g3u0i0movhLy68uJipAVxIgYKup1UUBZ_iVomI10u8RvxZjSHWZ4AJawL5phfqqi7PXSL9WIUKkSZ_o490EhTLWkNgcn903oY85uhSSo7b3dxbMYqJAkOJ5XVKJ8YU/s320/livelove_red_worg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407848086664968242" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://twitter.com/boldavenue">Follow us on Twitter</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>and watch for the hashtag <a href="http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23teegiving">#teegiving</a> to keep track of funds raised and new designs, or <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default">subscribe to this blog for daily updates</a>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Heifer's mission</span> is "to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth." <a href="http://www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.201465/">You can read more about their approach on their site.</a><br /><br />This is a great way to get your holiday shopping done - and have a hand in providing food and income for families in poverty!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-53980824518765526442009-07-20T18:38:00.000-07:002009-07-20T18:38:48.769-07:00Design + writing on Bold Avenue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMG2lAm3AbRkx5UDhybUvCuZ88OXMF3uXkEMq35hcF1ZLbPtFu950FQ3T3KuEE4G7Z22oeOZNVj0FLPEH9ysZ5YWJs0ppUXIKL4ibUEpa3E3fHTVWa0EoQpshcTSr2NWggmFHgs0IhjUI/s1600-h/concentric_ad_detail2-01-01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 203px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMG2lAm3AbRkx5UDhybUvCuZ88OXMF3uXkEMq35hcF1ZLbPtFu950FQ3T3KuEE4G7Z22oeOZNVj0FLPEH9ysZ5YWJs0ppUXIKL4ibUEpa3E3fHTVWa0EoQpshcTSr2NWggmFHgs0IhjUI/s320/concentric_ad_detail2-01-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360715632563388818" border="0" /></a>When you think of <a href="http://boldavenue.com/">Bold Avenue</a>, you might think of <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__t-shirts">t-shirt awesomeness</a> (and with good reason). But did you know we have a lot more to offer these days?<br /><br />In recent months, we've responded to demand and have begun providing custom design and writing for apparel, ads, marketing collateral and more.<br /><br />We'll be doing some remodeling on our website soon. In the meantime, to find out how Bold Avenue can help your business or organization with its graphic design and copywriting needs, drop us a line - stephanie (at) boldavenue (dot) com.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-11352167933801072502009-06-23T07:00:00.000-07:002009-06-23T07:00:12.782-07:00No strings attached<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.242250633"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348846856151735010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSqESrOWcLOclmgLl4JaiOLSxs63k4n56F5FQrMg2vorYwHYEfi-6KXA8nSp_T1rSJQo-nK6EvCufx-ZC_4Gx4S_vKZ7YKGaiE8K1MC4LQZGO_ejX7YlYang5ftEFjsuR74QwuGEL23rE/s320/242250633v5_240x240_Front_Color-AshGrey.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>If you follow children's product recalls, you may have noticed that clothing with drawstrings often makes the list, because of the strangulation hazards it poses. </div><div> </div><div>Purchasing children's apparel that doesn't have drawstrings is safer (and helps to avoid the recall hassle). </div><div> </div><div>None of our baby or children's clothing - including our kids hoodies - have drawstrings, so you can feel safe about kids clothes from <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">Bold Avenue</a>. </div>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-36810984597501995332009-06-09T07:00:00.000-07:002009-06-09T07:00:00.655-07:00Sweet new birthday cards!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.391659754"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1GtWOa4N23AQuoSSfkHKNV9v2qBxD3bEM7hG4wYkAl1UW_t5anCYAPpyfwP_nZPfEFkwnGZqRcBzXGyUwtvUTs6mcV1K64f54cuP8Z-i6GiDoK1M5siFjQgcVVOsQ24tTwNdqZtv_Wgc/s320/bd_card.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345130615381497090" border="0" /></a><br />We've added <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.391659754">birthday cards</a> to <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue">Bold Avenue's shop</a>! The front of our first birthday-specific design says, "A happy birthday to-o-o you!" with the letters forming a birthday cake and candle. Inside the card reads, "Wishing you many happy times ahead!"Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-38335652697229521162009-06-02T07:00:00.001-07:002009-06-02T07:00:00.410-07:00Reusable water bottles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.384017786"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVbQlOK0_L6qEAaWDYy4LCWtxmjJ2miTQb3wyyeaUc7tlHBJdDMQlQ_Oiuh6qUPF6o3slM2lHd9xXvvif7oHg5DR0bc6P3OCyK0hwciCKLpxWXHyrZeYz7FSVx4vNOLLQyKvArv03oVk/s320/frog_sigg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342532850824238898" border="0" /></a><br />We've add new <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=280">SIGG brand aluminum water bottles</a>. They are lightweight reusable 1.0 liter bottles that come with a lifetime warranty.<br /><br />SIGG bottles are also BPA-free and exceed the FDA's leaching requirements, so they're good for your health - and the environment.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-7415169785590491702009-05-27T00:00:00.002-07:002009-05-27T00:00:00.774-07:00New organic clothing options<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.389208259"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdkTKiZhW2C5V9hPlm3MBC71h7iuCPI29qOtZoiuakdkRv4MGPUaLauIz-V6JcKgJBmWVcYOiunZ7lXEKu5bJEzhBRv_9DdW08eu9JxtimVOKQaummOsDUdgHlr9nKIAeek2r2wBoiLg/s320/curlpwr_org_dkt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340267192541915826" border="0" /></a><br />Our organic clothing now comes in more colors! Check out these new tees:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=251">Organic Men's T-Shirt (dark)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=260">Organic Men's Fitted T-Shirt (dark)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=253">Organic Women's T-Shirt (dark)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=255">Organic Women's Fitted T-Shirt (dark)</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=257">Organic Kids T-Shirt (dark)</a></li><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=262">Organic Toddler T-Shirt (dark)</a></li></ul>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-10046562736327946462009-05-23T14:00:00.001-07:002009-05-23T14:00:00.351-07:00Memorial Day Sale on Journals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.271100020"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIB8in5ZmMpH5mDe3vIOZuCsEr0qHYgb7zQBTzFtNZDHNrc6i4XDsp7di4obd7xBzYeWgNwFdY6FkZYwdhQp8scz40gt8WzvYhq3hkOFb1Tl_G2BrzQ7kt05NErDGE0TAoaPzYhOhxUgc/s320/sun_journal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339115051667174546" border="0" /></a><br />What do you want to remember? Who do you reminisce about?<br /><br />Memos or memoirs, you can write it all down in our beautiful<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=100"> journals</a>. During Memorial Day weekend (now through Tuesday 5/26 at noon PST), our <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=100">journals</a> are 20% off.<br /><br />Don't forget - they make great <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/2009/05/5-great-gifts-for-grads.html">gifts</a>, too!Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-36452511903462542222009-05-19T12:00:00.001-07:002009-05-19T12:00:00.744-07:005 Great Gifts for GradsWhether it's high school graduation or college graduation, the one thing a graduate can be sure of, ironically, is transition.<br /><br />Celebrate the accomplishments of all your favorite grads and give them something to take with them on the next step in their journey - wherever it may take them.<br /><br />Our <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/search/label/top%20gifts%20tuesday">Top Gifts</a> for 2009 grads:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.344310989"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXb5RsJZGqcuU2Dt3lT2KucmkZMsR0ZxrrFPjO-8IGZkeYEZVsZyvHGHB-mmjSvu9BVtx7DEF2che-HBRRa1D8-I8SMVsxYg1MxSm2B2_wCHcMjbq8Uh-9wWl0XVPNDUyCTLO1k3CHHI/s200/09_ringert.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337603889015651154" border="0" /></a>1. Say "happy graduation" to the class of '09 with this <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.344310989">smiley tee</a>. (<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/6337065">More '09 products</a>.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.294926528"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvMtJz9nLv_hXKqvCvAE15w1Cah72IikKpxSrvmELdVIhz0w602OK9ESryKrxWTVqDzvFabnTO55P0n7qlnlUwwqwYuPl21N_Bmto0JDr1mElguluWt9O8-y1PEjLqAo1wxcAA53fJSI/s200/theplanets_trvlmug.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337606147212176226" border="0" /></a>2. This travel mug can go with them, as they start commuting to work or pursue the next phase of their education. (<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__mugs">More drinkware</a>.)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.271100020"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgECKID7tQBfvaFmxXtjxQhUvF_eNH096RBInDi130dnY1s4Mn7aYIgguz_drPoIJ3cvla5hedARohs22_giCHq4von2R_xxL_FSjqEyLljoyIRcANcndrlfwJRwODTpV8fjtQs0bxj8aA/s200/sun_journal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337606142858892562" border="0" /></a>3. Now is a great time for writing, reflecting and planning. <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue?s=boldavenue&type=100">Our journals</a> come with your choice of pages that are blank, lined, dot grid or a planner-type task sheet, so you pick the best fit for each grad's personality.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.352800526"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9rdqQgIOt1hRxgZm1nw8rY2W_kgR-5dsU_n5YHHRUYKtXA5hpdJ5wESZxWUTyzvs0supb26yMgwHquPbGphYi2MJvj6-JeZU-I-PlvRR50J2z00qvyCoVO8gfhF2bycvaVla4cWFuA8/s200/hopecollage_poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337603895835146482" border="0" /></a>4. Whether they're moving to a dorm or a place of their own, a splash of color on the walls is always nice. Choose <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__art">artwork</a> that's <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__framed-prints">already framed and matted</a> or a <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__framed-prints">more portable poster</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.366128875"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRU3cpIR8fA_F7AHNTT7CAhFd3SAfXb7LjcJbL8bNaOTw1odOu_X-l9RmQp7Z8V4d7bMwT1TILITImFyT67Bf-AUquZDPGnrNICeyTs8Zky1akLzg7tbzKbC4Ft6fuMgZ4j4_iSnPuBf8/s200/poem_lgclock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337608993197937186" border="0" /></a>5. For the time gone by, the moments to come, and the tighter schedule that's probably just around the corner, <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/s__all-clocks">a clock</a> can be a meaningful graduation gift.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-84524432318170874552009-05-11T11:00:00.000-07:002009-05-11T11:00:00.818-07:00Bold Avenue at NU<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6HrtUTm0rocyR7Ds2KEXlIGTP__yNQHAkiWiMiWIepuhx0J98stiqGySUJV7aCYeHU75gjG6FsZ7vN7wLbc7QAw47FKXjdeGFITHaF25kIdk86w7LCr5CZ7tyg5-xXw6VU828K00Its/s1600-h/coupons.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU6HrtUTm0rocyR7Ds2KEXlIGTP__yNQHAkiWiMiWIepuhx0J98stiqGySUJV7aCYeHU75gjG6FsZ7vN7wLbc7QAw47FKXjdeGFITHaF25kIdk86w7LCr5CZ7tyg5-xXw6VU828K00Its/s320/coupons.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331399674569570594" border="0" /></a><br />Want a coupon for <span style="font-weight: bold;">$4 off</span> a Bold Avenue apparel item? Then attend the Women & The Arts discussion at the <a href="http://www.heard.org/nu">Heard Museum's NU</a> (Native + You) event in Phoenix, Arizona on May 15. The event, which also includes a DJ and free admission to the museum, goes from 5:30pm to 9:00pm.<br /><br />The discussion begins at 7:30pm, and the first attendees will get a swag bag with a $4 off Bold Avenue coupon.Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519913294436642535.post-49668200537159839452009-05-05T06:00:00.001-07:002009-05-05T06:00:00.187-07:003 Top Mother's Day Gifts under $30This <a href="http://boldavenue.blogspot.com/search/label/top%20gifts%20tuesday">Top Gifts Tuesday</a> focuses on fabulous <span style="font-weight: bold;">gift ideas for Mom</span> - all under $30:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.107889253"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Jf9sAIhnVH3Bu-WaNf8qZHeepMGLzcXFwG5xp550rweF603ryQFtRIe2eQ8BTbMGoPNYHIWlyhvweDrZyCkS3rLLOJQSITf0uaPt5byWKIYs-MWuq08AIB_KYNhhYXO8w1lvTOA_vx4/s320/poem_wlt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331298402786813906" border="0" /></a><ul><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.107889253">Every Life Writes a Poem Women's Light T-Shirt</a> - available in yellow, blue and pink (shown), this shirt says, "Every Life Writes a Poem. What does yours say?" in black and maroon typewriter-style letters. This is a great gift for moms, who so often help us see the beauty and poetry in every day life. (Design also available on other <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2692329">apparel</a> - long sleeve, maternity, dark tees, plus sizes, etc. - <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/3817120">cards</a>, <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2682421">housewares</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/5697289">accessories</a>.)</li></ul><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.122220599"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4JQy-ERIE3qSUKczZ4-GRD0YHrl7DwMl6G_6nNhgZmCiC_PEMLb6Rdwxq80PWh92wv6KB0bbH2-sPhu1KBQMtyjAIq1mn9RcpU_Y4ZwDdpuK0hM7zTwVCWlvyhtrKhyIpzu_K2idOHpU/s320/momtaxi_tote.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331294600519545858" border="0" /></a><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.122220599">Mom's Taxi (getting kids...) Tote Bag</a> - Perfect for the mom who is also the family taxi driver, this 100% cotton canvas tote bag is great on the go! It's sturdy, roomy (15" x 18" x 6"), washable and will add a touch of humor to Mom's busy day. It says "Mom's Taxi...getting kids where they need to go" with a black taxicab checkered pattern. This design and our other Mom's Taxi designs are also available on <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2794395">t-shirts</a>, <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/5515211">housewares</a><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/5515211">,</a> <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/5515211">car accessories</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2164755">more</a>.<br /><span id="sellPriceId"></span></li></ul><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.99522555"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnuoL0Ep17YbtRCY83mZ-zGxiBrWSjIrFHc6oeRCSxcXKmUVOOUzVhshUJMyes0RP7fQIy-P5RnMadcOJHRQVtXLS8s6qgX_bNFJ9ySWOp_5lm1J26L6piv0Wj_qcs-_mH-k4t7l1kZ8/s320/grow_box.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331298403176575602" border="0" /></a><ul><li><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.99522555">Garden Keepsake Box</a> - solid hardwood box in black or mahogany (shown) with velvet-lined interior that makes it perfect for storing jewelry or other "treasures." Ceramic tile on top says "Grow. Bloom. Reap what you sow. Stop and smell the roses. Get your hands dirty. Cultivate. Garden." in a gorgeous calligraphy script. These are great life lessons that any mom can appreciate! (Design also available on <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.99522556">coasters</a> - four fit perfectly inside <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue.99522555">Keepsake Box</a> - other <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2446353">housewares</a>, <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/2445598">tees</a> and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/boldavenue/3747669">accessories</a>.)<br /></li></ul>Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16036165207963542073noreply@blogger.com0