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Date: 10/22/2008

Frost & Friends Holiday Shopping Event

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Frost & Friends 2008
Artists & Unique Vendors

Frost & Friends features 23 totally unique artists and vendors with handcrafted, well-made and simply amazing gifts that will appeal to everyone on your list!

New Location this year…Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club
New Special Event –“Dueling Holiday Hostesses”…Pitted against each other, two Party Girls go head to head and compete in decorating their tabletops and show guests how to go from 5 o’clock to party time… in no time!
Proceeds from Frost & Friends will support the dreams of children by awarding art related scholarships to the NIU Summer in the Arts program. 
Lisa Frost Studio, Lisa Frost, Rockford – unveiling of the 2008 holiday collection: ornaments, stockings, banner hangings, painted furniture, frames, and pillows www.lisafroststudio.com
Tote-ology, Cassi Steurer & Rebecca Steurer, Rockford – handcrafted, stylish, fabric totes www.toteology.com
Expressions in Floral, Char Borah, Rockford – Santas, greens, & floral arrangements
Pizzazz Dezynz, Diana Pratt, Roscoe – beaded glassware, flatware, and stainless steel gifts
Arts Crafts Peru, Patricia D’Amico, Rockford – home deco, jewelry and clothing from Peruvian Artisans
Beijo Bags, Jennifer Paulson, Rockford – stylish handbags and accessories www.beijobags.com 
Cairnwell Creations, Jeannie Manetta,Belvidere – mosaic glass bowls, plates, stands and  Watercolor paintings  www.cairnwellcreations.com
Wiremania, Vicki Walker, Stillman Valley – funky & fun, sterling silver, handcrafted jewelry www.wiremania.comm
KEBA, Martha Mott & Karin Emery, Rockford- creative cigar box items, men’s boxes, & lamps
Lori Fowler Artisan Jewelry, Lori Fowler, Hartland, WI – Custom mother’s necklace, gemstone jewelry in sterling & 14k gold fill and brass www.lorifowler.etsy.com
Angelina Accoutrements, Jen Sertl, St. Louis, MO – Cashmere Wraps, sweaters, ponchos and scarves restyled from vintage cashmere goods www.angelinaaccoutrements.com
Bella Soul Designs, Lenke Carson, Maquoketa, IA –   Handcrafted jewelry using mixed metals, natural stone, glass & fibers www.bellasoul.etsy.com
Michelle Dorr & Born with a Tale Animal Portraits, Michelle Dorr, Rockford – Colorful animal portraits and fun funky art www.Michelledorr.com
rach b jewelry, Rachel Bommer, Chicago – Sterling silver, 14k gold fill metals and semi-precious stones are designed into casual chic pieces that can be worn with a white tank or little black dress www.shoprachb.com
Fun & Fancy, Liz Todish, Elgin – Personalized paper napkins and hostess related giftware
Beads & Reeds, Bev Thorsen, Rockford – Pure silver pieces, sterling wire wrapped bracelets, metal beads, chainable, basketry items, pieces made in Africa by women of the Kazuri tribe www.beadsandreeds.com
Agape Pottery, Donald Fuchs, Rockford – Don has been producing different styles of handcrafted pottery for over thirty years.  In addition to his experience as a master potter, Don has extensive experience in the ceramic model and ceramic mold making processes www.agapepottery.com
The Gilded Junque Yard, Jeannie LaBelle & Lori Faehndrick, Marengo, IL – Mosaic snowmen and Christmas décor beautifully designed using vintage dishes and jewelry
Market Baskets on the Go, Rose Eggers, Rockford – Reusable & stylish baskets, bags and beverage carriers
Designs by Jeff, Jeff & Cindy Uhrig, Rockford – Unique handmade jewelry in classical, elegant, casual and whimsical styles www.designs-by-jeff.com
Pritz Photography, Sherry Pritz, Rockford – Pritz Photography creates colorful & unique photographic artwork of interesting buildings/structures including the Coronado Theatre and the Eiffel Tower, in addition to flora, fauna and more www.PritzPhotography.com
B Jones features Lexy Charms Couture, Brandi Jones, Rockford –a leader in style and fashion, showcases her latest NYC finds and presents Alexis Peabody, Rockford – Fashion designer creates comfortable and chic loungewear and scarves www.MySpace.com/lexycharms
Aunt Minnie’s Almost Famous Fudge Brownies, Anne Pierce, Rockford – Back by popular demand…melt in your mouth brownies



Frost & Friends Holiday Event
Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club
5151 Guilford Road
Rockford, IL 61107
www.lisafroststudio.com
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