Wednesday, May 28, 2008

The Long Shot - Love Shine Store Front

So we love graffiti - as an artistic form of expression -BUT we do wish that the folks that are tagging our store (see right wall of building) were just wee little bit more talented. We also love our dog "Blacky" BUT we need to put our stuffed mascot (after numerous repairs) out to pasture. We are looking to adopt a new (stuffed) doggy.
Real dogs seem to love the store, and we love dogs. Check out our bags->


Monday, May 19, 2008

Oil Cloth Pencil & Cosmetic Cases


not just for the ladies anymore... well maybe it is BUT our former Love Shine models - also professional dancers - Vince (left) and Aaron (right) rocked the runway at the East Village soiree "Salon" at Flamingo East (corner of 13th and 2nd Ave).

"Salon" was an important East Village social scene (a must-go-to for Wednesday nights) for some years. DJ Gant (still on the scene) & Ian - the party founders - gave us many great nights of fun and frivolity!!!

We want to give you some of the same via oil cloth!





Thursday, May 15, 2008

What is A Love Shine "Franny" Handbag?

So we wanted to explain some of our names for our bags. Here is one called the "Franny" -->

The full name for this handbag is "Franny Franstein" and it is named after our dear friend Frances - who has been a Love Shine model from the beginnning...

Frances is the 3rd person from the left. The models are wearing wigs and rehearsing a scene for the very first fashion show EVER.

Frances also offered input on the design for the "Franny" handbag which measures 12"x7"x 4" inches (width, height,etc).

The "Franny" is made out of lightweight cotton and is perfect to carry your essentials in style from a day at the office to an evening out with the girls (or boys... or both).

The "Franny" is lined with water repellant canvas and has an interior pouch and a zippered closure. It is stylish and elegant, just like our friend Frances -->

Monday, May 12, 2008

Looking to Rent A Vacation House in France?

Our friend Mady -who works at the Village Vanguard - has a wonderful house (in Agde, France) that she wants to rent... contact us at loveshinenyc@yahoo.com
if you are interested!!! Details after the pix...




Description - 3br - Great Vacation House - French Fishing Town

Great French Fishing Town - 2 Miles to Mediterranean Beaches Location: Agde, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe Accommodations: House - 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s) - 2 Baths - (Sleeps 6-7) Very old and picturesque French fishing town -- second oldest city in France. Charming three-story connected house to rent, right in the center of town (historic district). Many cafes, restaurants, etc. Agde is located in Languedoc directly on the Herault River (and also directly on the very pretty Canal du Midi), two miles from the Mediterranean beaches. Lots of good vineyards -- Languedoc's well-known for its local wines. The coast is lined with beaches: tennis, golf, boating, all sorts of water sports, entertainment Excellent public transportation. The house is just a short walk from the Agde train station, so there's very easy access to all of Europe. Direct TGV (extra-fast train) between Agde and Paris. 15 minutes to Sete. 1/2 hour to Montpellier (major academic and metropolitan center). Television(including CNN), radios, cassette and CD player, microwave, espresso maker, washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, hundreds of books. Sleeps six or seven. Children and pets welcome.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Black Velvet Painting at Love Shine

I hung this gorgeous black velvet painting on an oil cloth wall in our store. It has caught the eye of many of our fab customers and friends. It came from my home... but now I am letting it go to have a life of its own.

*photo by Ken Brown

Monday, May 5, 2008

And now for something completely different!

Fantastic Groovy BAMBOO CURTAINS AVAILABLE at LOVE SHINE!!!
These curtains will spice up your home or office and bring a smile to those who pass through...

We also have a couple of Love Shine courier and daybags that you could wear to match your interior design choice...

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Frida Kahlo Umbrella by Sombrilla Sister

If you are looking for the beautiful Frida umbrella by sombrillasister.com that you saw mentioned in NYPOST.COM ? We have them in stock now. So come down now and pick up one... or even two or three!!! Or you can order one at our website www.loveshinenyc.com
while they last....

Title of article and excerpt --"FRIDA FOR ALL
By GRACE BASTIDAST
he commercialization of Frida Kahlo has reached epic heights..."
...
"When it rains
Take cover with Sombrilla Sister's La Frida umbrella. Lightweight and collapsible, it features multiple images of Kahlo, as well as a bright border of blooms for those dreary days.
sombrillasister.com"