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Annual Coat Sale Starts September 15

Bev — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:30:28 +0000

Just because the temperatures are dropping and we’ll soon be forced to cover up doesn’t mean your have to hide you impeccable flair for fashion.

Starting September 15, save 20% on select winter outerwear at The Little Traveler, including wools, faux furs, suedes, microfibers, boiled wool, and leathers. We have several styles with many more on their way all season long, so you’re certain to find the coat of your dreams.

Fashion Tip #1: Animal prints are hot in everything this season, including coats.

Fashion Tip #2: Tapestry jackets are the perfect item to fashionably take you from fall into winter.

Fashion Tip #3: Now more than ever, fun is Number One!

Vera Bradley 2010

Bev — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:56:39 +0000

July 8, 2010: The Debut of New Fall Prints and Styles!

Be the first to pick up the new fall Vera Bradley. The Little Traveler will have all four new prints including Hello Dahlia (fuchsia) and Barcelona (black & white), plus a number of new styles too! We’re especially excited about the the new Laptop Backpack – very convenient and stylish.

Pencil Me In Set

July 8-19: Pencil Me In

Get this specially designed pencil pouch & pencil box set for only $20.

July 22-August 2: Paperclip Gift with Purchase

Free 8-piece Paperclip Set with the purchase of any 2 Vera Stationery items.

August 5-16: Weekender Special

Pick up your weekender for only $75. Any pattern. (Reg. $92)

Summer 2010 Bead Events

Bev — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:13:56 +0000

The Little Traveler is your headquarters for beads and bracelets with our expanded collections from Trollbeads, Halia and Chamilia. Between all our lines, the possibilities are endless! We can show you how to mix and match for individuality.

Become a member of our Bead Club and enjoy great savings, too! It’s easy! Just sign up and we’ll keep track of your points. For every 10 beads you purchase, you’ll receive a $25 gift card good towards beads, bead bracelets and bead accessories.

June 22-26: Halia Beads Event

Receive a free sterling silver bracelet with $100 Halia bead purchase.

June 25 though July 11: Brighton B Charming

FREE bracelet with $50 charm purchase (includes charms, beads and spacers). Don’t miss the debut of the Knotty Stopper Beads starting June 25.

July 23-24: Camilia Beads Event

Receive a free silver bracelet with $100 Chamilia Bead purchase.

Vera Bradley Summer Sale!

Bev — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:23:53 +0000

The summer sale just got better! New patterns have just been added: Patchwork, Starry Night, Frill, Flower Mesh & Meet Me in Paris. Come on in to see them all.

Now is the time to get Vera Bradley at The Little Traveler. This sale features colors and styles that have never been on sale before, and they’ll be on sale until they are gone!

Swarovski Pedomenter, Our Valentine to You

Bev — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:16:52 +0000

Since 2003, Swarovski has contributed more than $1.6 million to the issue of women’s heart health.

Show someone you love that you care about their heart in every way. Throughout February, you can receive the exclusive crystallized Swarovski pedometer as The Little Traveler’s gift to you with a $100 Swarovski purchase.

(Pedometers are while supplies last)

Chamilia Free Bead Event!

Bev — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:06:00 +0000

On Saturday, February 13, The Little Traveler in downtown Geneva, IL will host the Chamilia Free Bead Event as our Valentine to you. Receive a FREE heart bead with a $100 Chamilia purchase.

Design a unique bracelet from a dazzling combination of sterling silver, 14 kt gold, Swarovski crystals, colored stones and Italian Murano glass. Chamilia — your life, your style.

(free beads are while supplies last)

Brighton Peace Charming

Bev — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:28:03 +0000

Brighton has designed a limited edition peace charm bangle bracelet as a way to show support in promoting world peace. Brighton’s Peace charm bangle features removable charms so that others can be added to truly make it your own. For each Peace Charm bangle bracelet sold from January 15 – February 14, Brighton will donate $5 to a peace supporting organization.

The Little Traveler is a leader among Brighton stores and is the only Platinum Heart Brighton retailer in Illinois. Pick up your Peace Charming bracelet in our Brighton Room, filled with jewelry, watches, bags, leather handbags and more!

Brighton has selected these organizations to receive funds from the sale of Brighton’s Peace Bangle.

PHYSICIANS FOR PEACE
Physicians for Peace is an international, humanitarian, nonprofit, medical education organization dedicated to building peace and international friendships in developing nations with unmet medical needs and scarce resources.

WOMEN FOR WOMEN
Promoting Peace in the Home- Promoting leadership to ensure violence prevention efforts are implemented and are developed for victims of abuse and violence against women and children.

USA CARES
Supporting Those Who Sacrifice for Peace- Supporting our military personnel and their families as they make the selfless sacrifice of service to our country-leaving their homes, families, friends and lives to defend the ideals of a nation.

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Ending Hunger to Create a Climate for Peace- Engaging in the fight to end hunger that endangers the lives of children, women and men in situations of war, conflict, natural disaster and poverty.

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power… the world will know peace.”

-Jimi Hendrix

Trollbeads at The Little Traveler

Bev — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:33:17 +0000

Trollbeads, created by eighteen Danish and internationally renowned jewelery designers, are so much more than pretty bracelets or necklaces. They are functional art, finding inspiration from mythology, astrology, fairy tales, fauna, flora, cultural diversity, and even familiar, everyday things. Looking at the Trollbeads collection is more like viewing an art gallery rather than shopping for jewelry. Trollbeads have won international artistic recognition and have recently been exhibited at Sculpture Objects & Functional Art in Chicago and New York.

Because each person’s story is unique, the Trollbeads gallery includes a wide variety of unique and interesting beads, charms and pendants to create beautiful and meaningful bracelets, necklaces, and now earrings starting with the highest quality of raw materials, including sterling silver, 18 carat gold, Italian Murano glass, natural pearls and precious stones. Add to that the variety in design, from symbols to flowers to animals to zodiac signs and you’ll understand that truly, each piece of Trollbeads jewelry is as individual as the person wearing it.

Come into the The Little Traveler “gallery” to see our collection of one-of-a-kind Trollbeads. Be sure to look into our Bead Club, where it’s like creating your own sale—a great way to buy your Trollbeads at a discount. Several Trollbeads are compatible with Pandora, Chamilia and Halia bracelets, and most Trollbeads bracelets can accommodate Pandora, Chamilia, and Halia beads; our bead experts can give you guidance.

Jewelry Trunk Shows

Bev — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:00:48 +0000

Halia Holiday Bead Event

November 21

Buy 3 beads, receive the Holiday bead free. One day only event.

Troll Bead Trunk Show

December 9 & 10

Buy 4 beads, receive the 5th bead free. Special showing of one-of-a-kind beads available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Chamilia – A Contemporary Twist on the Classic Charm Bracelet

Bev — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:53:35 +0000

Chamilia designer, Killian Rieder, had a vision that would allow women to create their own unique bracelets and necklaces to reflect their own unique selves, as well as their changing moods — like a chameleon. The realization of that vision is the Chamilia collection of jewelry. The company was launched in 2002 with a line of handcrafted beads made of Murano glass, colored stones, 14 kt gold, and sterling silver to pair with bangles, bracelets and necklaces.

Chamilia beads and charms are often noted for their exquisite detailing and variety, and are only sold at independent jewelry retailers and boutiques, such as The Little Traveler in Geneva, IL, in the west suburbs of Chicago. The company offers over six hundred different styles of beads and includes Swarovski crystal and an exclusive Disney® beads collection. The company supports charitable causes by introducing limited edition beads and donating a portion of the proceeds to support efforts, such as Breast Cancer and Autism research.

Premium Chandeliers by Murray Feiss and Quoizel

Bev — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:52:18 +0000

The chandeliers at The Little Traveler are made by manufacturers whose top priorities are premium quality in design and function. Two of our top chandelier manufacturers are Quoizel and Murray Feiss.

Quoizel avoids fads and trends in its lighting design, aiming rather to create a timeless piece of art that you will love decades down the road just as much as you do today. The company was founded in New York in 1930, and although it recently relocated to a 500,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in South Carolina, it strives to maintain a small business feel with an emphasis on lasting relationships. To that end, the company is still privately held, family-owned and operated.

Murray Feiss Lighting is designed to complement a variety of styles — from Art Deco and Mid-Century, to classic and contemporary — for every budget. The architectural concepts developed by the award-winning in-house design team are brought to life by skilled artists and technicians in company-owned factories, ensuring that the Murray Feiss high standard of craftsmanship, which has been nurtured through three generations, is present in all steps of the process.

Quoizel and Murray Feiss chandeliers are 50% to 75% off throughout April 2010. These beautifully crafted chandeliers, normally priced from $240 to $1,800, will be on sale at prices ranging from $60 to $720.

Lots of News from Vera Bradley

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:49:08 +0000

• Vera’s Fall 2009 collection features bright paisleys and flowers…Imperial Toille and Asian garden design…and Fall hues in paprika, relaxing brown and cream punctuated with a bit of coral pink just for fun!

• The Stationery Collection – a perfect gift!

• A fabulous Reversible Tote, two options for organizing your jewelry

We know you love Vera…so don’t miss these exciting opportunities!

All-in-One Wristlet—Sept. 8-21, pick up Vera’s adorable new wristlet, which holds your cell phone or music player, ID and credit cards, at the special promotion price of just $22 (while supplies last).

Vera’s Market Totes—Oct. 17-Nov. 2, you have the opportunity to pick up a sturdy market tote. Environmentally friendly, practical and reusable, yet stylishly Vera! Just $18 while supplies last.

Be Charmed Jewelry Events

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:38:51 +0000

Chamilia Trunk Show

October 17

Buy four beads get a free bracelet.

Halia Holiday Event

November 21

Buy three beads get the Holiday bead free.

Annual Coat Sale

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:35:51 +0000

It’s nearly coat season, why not start it with a new jacket or coat from The Little Traveler. Select winter outerwear including wools, faux furs, microfibers, faux suedes and leathers, are 20 percent off regular price. We have hundreds of styles coming in throughout the season—you’ll certainly find one for you!

Festival Fun for the Trollbead Charm Collector!

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:28:21 +0000

September 11, 12, 13

“Wine Harvest,” a beautiful sterling silver bead from the Trollbeads collection, is free during Festival of the Vine with $100 in Trollbeads purchases (while supplies last).

Brighton is Brighter than Ever!

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:25:18 +0000

As the #1 Brighton retailer in the Midwest and one of the top one percent of retailers in the country, we’re pleased to be your headquarters for Brighton fashions.

WHAT’S NEW FOR FALL 2009?

Red is Brighton’s favorite color this season, by itself or mixed with others. Smaller handbags are all the rage with many fun styles to choose from. And of course, charms, charms, charms!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SPECIAL BRIGHTON DAYS!

“Hearts on Fire” Sept. 11-27

Romance and candles go hand-in-hand, so you’ll love our romantic Brighton candle to warm your setting. Free with every $100 purchase (while supplies last).

Join the “Power of Pink” Event and fight breast cancer!

Sept. 25-Oct. 31

Support breast cancer research in a beautiful way. Throughout October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Brighton will donate $5 for each purchase of its lovely new Power of Pink bracelet. Show your support while being fashionably chic.

Festival of the Vine Wine Samplings

Bev — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:13:11 +0000

Visit The Little Traveler during this year’s “Festival of the Vine,” Geneva’s salute to the wines of the world. Held Sept. 11-13, our wine festival, will feature samples poured under large tents sprawled across our front lawn, as well as inside the shop. This year we will be sampling imported and domestic wines including many fruit wines such as Lynfred’s cherry, rhubarb and cranberry wine. Try the light crisp Stoller, a customer favorite; August Hill’s wonderful fruit wines from southern Illinois and more. We’ll have numerous tasting stations so you’ll certainly be able to discover new favorites! And, as always, The Little Traveler’s samples are free!

Among this year’s highlights will be Choco-Vine, a delicious combination of Dutch chocolate and fine red wine, as featured on The Today Show.

In addition to the wines, we’re offering special purchases on a variety of home décor, housewares and fashion items, inside our shop.

WINERY OWNER JOINS FESTIVAL

We’re pleased to welcome back Gunther Schlink, owner of Schlink Haus Winery in Germany to this year’s Festival of the Vine. Mr. Schlink will pour samples of his distinctive collection of wines and introduce his new wines from France.

Festival Fun for the Charm Collector!

“Wine Harvest,” a beautiful sterling silver bead from the Trollbeads collection, is free during Festival of the Vine with $100 in Trollbeads purchases (while supplies last).