Networking - Merchandise
I use this part of Social Notes to promote businesses
and networking opportunities that I think might be of
interest to all of you.  If you haven't yet sent me a blurb
about your business, I hope you'll get around to it soon.  

Please note the Navigation Bar on the left-hand side of
this page.  I finally got around to subdividing the
Networking section to make it easier to find things!
Tomboy Tools - designed for smaller hands
Tomboy Tools  is a direct sales Company that sales high quality tools that are
ergonomically designed for smaller hands.  It was founded by three women who
wanted to promote education to women and empower them to do there own
home repairs and not have to wait on anyone else (men) to fix things.
You won't find these tools in any stores, but you can order them
online,
through Frances Gilmore, a Tomboy Tool Consultant.  70% of all sales for the
Pink "Stamp Out Breast Cancer" Hammer goes to the Susen G. Komen
foundation.
 
The Glass Menagerie - Unique Gifts
The Glass Menagerie is owned and operated by Bonnie Russell.  Established in
2006, this web -based business offers a unique line of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgendered gifts and merchandise not found elsewhere.  The Glass
Menagerie specializes in custom hand etched glass, stone and metal items with
color being incorporated into many of their products.  Events or activities such
as a Commitment Ceremony, Anniversary, Gay Pride, Charitable Benefits, etc.
can all be captured on a personalized, commemorative item.  

The Glass Menagerie offers a wide range of drink ware and home accessory
products including (but not limited to) rainbow glassware, bar ware, wine
glasses (traditional and stemless), polished stones, blessing stones, custom
jewelry, specialty candles, vases, mirrors and many, many other items.  Their
designs and products are limited only by one’s imagination.  A select number of
their male oriented products can be purchased at Male U Wear.  Check out
their
website .
 
Urban Soles Outpost - a shoe & accessory store in the Heights
Shannon Riley and Inge Feagin have just opened this new store and it sounds
like just the place for all your lesbian fashion needs!  Urban Soles features
comfortable shoes from quality manufacturers like Timberland, Patagonia, Dr.
Martens, Simple, Birkis, Crocs, etc.   They are located at 506 W. 19th Street.
 Give them a call at 713-880-1187.
 
Mary Kay
Jennifer Eberhardt is  a new Mary Kay consultant.  She is currently offering
free pampering sessions to help you recover from the hectic holiday season.  
Facials, hand treatments, color consultations; these are all free with your
pampering session.  As Jennifer notes, we can all use an excuse to embrace our
girly side, even if you don't consider yourself to be a girly kind of girl.  Oh, and
 the guys are welcome too, they need pampering just as much as we do!  You
can reach Jennifer at (832) 279-5666 or via her
website.
 
Signs, Decals, Graphics, Banners and More
BannerLandTX.com says that their business is to make yours stand out from
the crowd (and who are WE to argue!).  Whether you are needing vinyl
graphics/lettering, decals, magnetic signs, lawn signs, vehicle graphics, or
banners - BannerLandTX.com wants to bid your next job.  Their goal is to keep
my overhead low to allow you to get the most for your advertising dollar.  No
minimum orders.  Volume discounts available.  For more info, call, fax or visit
their
 website,  or call  713-812-1002.
 
Candles, Oils, Etc
Mai Henson invites you to visit "Aromas of Elegance" for all your candle, oil
and other fragrance related needs.  At the present time the website is under
construction but you can call the office and the Sales Team can help with any
questions are purchase requests. Also, if the customer can't come to the shop,
the shop will come to them.  832-567-1711
 
Custom Bedding and Furniture
Joseph's says that if you can dream it, he can make it!  They feature custom
items such as

                                    1.) Fitted Sheets
                                    2.) Duvet Covers
                                    3.) Shams
                                    4.) Comforters--Quilted or Un-Quilted
                                    5.) Pillow Cases
                                    6.) Pillows
                                    7.) Cushions
                                    8.) Nursery Accessories
                                    9.) Draperies
                                  10.) Sofa or Chair Slip Covers

                                     *Fabrics Available or you may bring your own!

Custom Furniture:  any wood available---any stain available.  Tables, Chairs,
.Cabinets, Armoires......*if we can draw it we can make it!

Custom Iron Work:  Gates, Doors, Window Treatments, Tables, Chairs, Cages,
Wine Holders....*if we can draw it we can make it

Contact Joseph @ 713-805-4958 for a consultation and estimates

 
 
 
 
 
 
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