A Mother's Doing
Cameo

From mother to child, passed on through the generations, a cameo can mark an event, time passing, or a traditional rite of passage. Gifting one in the 21st century might be for a wedding (although not necessarily worn on a contemporary svelte gown, but pinned to a wristlet as "something old".)

On Mother's Day this weekend, we recognize our mothers' efforts, big and small, and all they've done for us.  Whether we spend this Sunday by being with our Moms, or by sweetly remembering those who have passed on, we thank them for "her doing" to make us who we are and can be.

Shown above:  Originating in 3rd century BC Greece, early carved stone cameos showed mythology or portraits of important dignitaries.  Britain's Queen Victoria popularized shell-carved cameos in the second half of the 19th century.




Quimper

 

Faience is the conventional name in English for fine tin-glazed pottery on a delicate pale buff earthenware body, originally associated by French speakers with wares exported from Faenza in central Italy.  This collection of rare pink Quimper Faience comes from Brittany, where artisans have been producing pottery since 1708. 

 

Figurines
 For those quiet moments, when Moms can pause and reflect, recharge, remember, rejoice.



For the New Mom
WickerChangingTable
Recently a young mother visited DWB's Upper Level Galleries, along with her 10-week old son.  She raved about this wicker table....not seeing a media stand, but rather the perfect changing table for any newborn.  "I could put the changing pad on top, towels on the shelf, and store other necessities underneath!  And it could grow with him....maybe it's something Grandma needs for when we come to visit!!"



Sweet & Sassy
Nature-made or man-made?  Our selection of jewelry runs the gamut from elegant, to imaginative....does she have dozens of earrings?  Or two precious pairs?  Does she combine multiple bracelets....or just one bangle?  For whatever her style, whatever your budget, DWB has choices for that Perfect Gift to help celebrate Mother's Day.



Decisions, Decisions
DWB Gift Certificate
Can't decide on the Just Perfect Gift for Mother's Day?   
Let the choice be hers with a DWB Gift Certificate -
available at the Boutique, in any denomination.
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On the Calendar

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015

PLAYDATE AT THE ASOLO
Join us for an evening at the Asolo's Mertz Theater for this 
World Premiere
conceived and directed by Gordon Greenberg.


 

Frank Loesser's songs earned him four Tonys, a Pulitzer, a Grammy, an Academy Award, and an iconic place in American music history. From his Broadway musicals Guys and Dolls and How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying - to his enormously popular hits "Heart and Soul" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside",  
Luck be a Lady

will feature some of Broadway's finest, singing and dancing their way through the songbook of this incomparable composer. 

 

Buffet at 6pm; "Scoop" with a member of the cast giving production insights at 7 pm; performance at 8pm. Tickets:  $75, includes orchestra seating and buffet.  Available in person at the Boutique; call and order at 941-366-5293; or order online at www.designingwomenboutique.org.  Click on "Purchase Tickets" in the top line.

 

Asolo Repertory Theatre:  5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida
 


Rock & Roll
SchwartzbaumNadelman
Singer songwriter Sheri Nadelman ROCKED THE HOUSE at last month's Salon Series!!  Thanks to Judith Skornicka Schwartzbaum of Morgan Stanley for her Series sponsorship and ongoing support!  And a Big Shout Out to DWB Ambassador Lauren Walsh for digging out the LP's, making the room look DJ ready!!!

       Sarasota Ballet 
Conservatory Spring Concert
SarasotaBalletYouth

 

In 2014, the Sarasota Ballet was awarded a $10,000 DWB grant to support their production of The Secret Garden; and to provide transportation for Sarasota County school children to participate in an educational program around the performance.

 

The Ballet's ongoing education initiatives include its Conservatory training program for aspiring young dancers. A Conservatory Spring Concert will be held on Sunday May 17, at 2pm and 7pm in the Historic Asolo Theater, showcasing members in performance.  For more information and tickets, please click HERE.

 

 

Note:  This is part of our ongoing short stories about the arts and human services organizations you support through your Designing Women Boutique donations, consignments, and purchases.




Designing Women Boutique is a 501(c)3 organization that has granted over 
$1.75 million to more than 70 arts and human services organizations in Sarasota County since 2002. Please consider making a donation to us at any time.   www.designingwomenboutique.org or call 941-366-5293. 
Thank you.