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We Have a Webstore!!

After many months of planning, designing, redesigning, replanning, etc…we finally, FINALLY have an awesome, fully functioning and amazing On-Line Store!!! For those of you who live in the Franklin, Nashville and surrounding areas, we have an ‘in-store pickup’ option so that you don’t have to pay for shipping, but can still snatch up the goodies as soon as you see them! We’ll be adding new items continually throughout each week, so make sure you check back often.

                     

Some other cool new functions on our website include our Charities corner, where you can check out every single charity we currently work with, and find out how you can get more involved. You can also keep up to date on progress in Sudan and Haiti.

We also have a new page about our Staff, so that you can get to know each of us a little bit better before you come in and meet us in person!

If you don’t already, you should definitely follow us on Facebook…we’ll still be posting our new ‘in store’ arrivals, and it’s a great way to keep an eye on new items. We can ship from the store via Facebook, which is another great way for people who don’t live in the area to get their Philanthropy fix for the week ;)

We’re very thankful to Micah Jones, Julian Bibb IV, and John Crain for all the hard work they put in over at JLB. We think they did a truly fantastic job capturing the feeling of our store and putting it in website form, and we hope you think so too! Thanks for stopping by!

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You’ve Got the Key to my Heart…

We just picked up a new line that we are VERY excited about.  The line is called The Giving Keys, and it was started by a woman named Caitlin who met a down-on-their luck homeless couple on Hollywood Blvd.  In her own words “After falling in love with their hearts, and how hard they’re working to try and change their lives, I had an ‘Ah-Ha moment’. I realized they were the missing link to The Giving Keys. So I asked them to be my business partners. After all, the whole concept is PAYING IT FORWARD.” And so she has, by starting a company whose entire purpose is to inspire encouragement and kindheartedness in the giver and receiver of her product.

Founder, Caitlin Crosby

The keys themselves are etched and assembled by a population of homeless people in California, and the proceeds go back to them as a way of encouraging better living for the homeless. Each ‘upcycled’ key has been inscribed with a word – some say things like “Love”, “Faith”, “Hope”, others have weightier words like “Fight”, “Strength” or “Miracles”, and each key hangs from differing lengths of vintage chain. The idea is that when you buy a key, you will eventually give it to someone who needs the message on the key.  In turn, the receiver of the key should at some point give it to someone else who needs it, and so on and so forth. When you give (or are given) a key you’re encouraged to go to their website and tell your own Giving Key story. Pretty cool idea, huh?  We think so.

To get your Giving Key, just pop in the store, or give us a call! Our number is 615-794-0074. We would love to ship one to you if you’re not able to make it in.  We want everyone to have (and to give!) a little Giving Key love :)

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Meet the Designers!

Since we just did a post on their jewelry, we thought it would be fun for you to get to know a little bit about the designers of Angel Court, Angela and Courtney. Here’s a mini interview, and a picture of the sweet ladies. Enjoy!

What is one of your key items this upcoming 2011 Spring/Summer season?

One of our key items for this upcoming Spring/Summer season is pearls, chain of all patinas, and crystals piled high: pile 1 (pl) n. 1. A quantity of objects stacked or thrown together in a heap. Go big or go home!

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

A great deal of our inspiration comes from travel. Travel has been the main educator in both of our lives; our aesthetic has been greatly influenced by our journeys. While our inspiration often comes from our past, our design sense and collections are always contemporary and relevant.

What are some of your favorite trends this season and have you incorporated any of them into your designs?

Some of our favorite trends for this season are tassels. Tassels can signify luxury, and at times the exotic. All while elongating the entire dimension of any design.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

Courtney: “People may be surprised to know that my photographic art has been on a world tour, I have a nursing degree with no intention on practicing anytime soon, and I love a dirty martini!”

Angela: “People may be surprised to know that I have been married for 23 years, I am afraid of the dark, and I like disco music.”

What are three things you can’t live without?

Frye boots, wife beater tee, skinny jeans.

Thank you ladies – we think you’re fabulous! 

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Sneak Peek: Angel Court Jewels

Philanthropy is so excited to be bringing back one of our favorite jewelry designers of all time: Angel Court

We are head over heels for their use of relic and found bits of antiques such as chandelier drops, old ship wreckage, antique chains, drawer pulls and vintage jewels.  Just the feel of each piece in your hand tells you that it’s well made, and the weight of it around your neck makes you feel happy to be wearing such a fine bit of jewelry.  Plus, you can be sure that no other person on earth has the same necklace as you, since each one is completely one of a kind.  There’s really nothing else like it, and we can’t wait for you to come see it!

If you have questions, leave us a comment or give us a call at 615-794-0074. As always, we’re happy to ship to you wherever you may live. We have more of the Angel Court collection posted on our Facebook, so don’t forget to check back with us soon!

Here’s a Sneak Peak!

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Sizzlin’

We love being nestled in the heart of Historic Downtown Franklin – we’re just down the street from tons of other amazing boutiques and local restaurants.  Franklin is such an inspiring town because it is bursting with entrepreneurial spirit-everywhere you look you find a thriving, creative, locally owned business.  To keep up interest, sometimes a little competition is just what you need, and five years ago something called The Sizzle Awards was invented for just that reason.  They exist to award and bring notice to local businesses for their hard work and dedication.  This year we’re nominated for FOUR categories: Best Women’s Clothing, Best Men’s Clothing, Best Accesories, and Favorite Retail Merchant in Downtown Franklin. Obviously, we would love to win in all of these categories not only because we enjoy some healthy competition, but because we know that we have the most incredible and supportive customers in the world and we would love to see your feelings in action!  Here’s a link: http://www.franklinis.com/2010-sizzle-awards It only takes a few moments to vote, and it would mean the world to us! If you vote for us, let us know on our Facebook or Twitter! Happy voting, everyone!

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