New Year, New Projects

Happy New Year everyone! I am a little late in blogging cause I had technical difficulties with my blog. This month has been pretty busy so far. I have been planning for the spring season and really the rest of the year. I have several projects in the works but one that is most dear is Toast and Treasures Official Kickoff Party for Race against Violence that is being planned by Vida Events & Marketing benefitting the Houston Area Women's Shelter on February 25, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:00 pm at Ruggles Grill. The actual race is on March 6, 2010 at 8am at Sam Houston Park @ Bagby.

I am designing a special necklace for the silent auction and will be at the Kickoff Party. As soon as the necklace is completed, I will be posting on my blog. Stay tuned!

Please come on out and support this very important cause. I personally believe that if the woman is not a pillar of strength in the household, the family falls apart. We need to help this wonderful organization that supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, as well as provides prevention education to youth and the community. With these economic tough times, this organization has seen an increase in the number of women needing their support and the decrease of donations. Start out the new year giving to a great cause!! Hope to see you there!

Thank you for supporting a great cause!

Bling on the Holidays benefitting Recipe for Success, originally uploaded by Amaria Studio.

I am so thankful to those of you that came out this past weekend to support Recipe for Success at Sheny's boutique. Even with the snow that fell in Houston, some of you braved the cold weather & came out. Thank you once again!! And remember to support your local charities!!

xoxo Ana Maria

Bling on the Holidays

Sheny designs in hosting a shopping event benefitting Recipe for Success. Featured designs by Amaria, BluGrn design and Sheny designs. 10% of all purchases will go to Recipe for Success. Please feel free to read the press release for more information. Hope to see you there!

Artisans of Houston: A Fair to Remember

As a member of Artisans of Houston, Amaria will be participating in this Fair on Saturday.
November 14, 2009 Sat. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Bethany United Methodist Church (610/Buffalo Spwy/S.Main)
3511 Linkwood Dr.
Houston, Tx 77025

Three beautiful baskets filled with the Artisans creations will be raffled, with proceeds going to Bethany’s youth programs.
There will be no charge for entry.

Come on out and support your local Artisans!

Fall 2009 Gifts Galore at Greatwood

I will be participating in the Gifts Galore at Greatwood on October 31, 2009 from 9 to 3 pm. Come on out and do some shopping directly from the artisans! I will be in booth 30 inside.

It will be held at Dickinson Elementary 7110 Greatwood Pkwy Sugar Land, TX 77479-6275 and some proceeds will be benefitting the LAMAR EDUCATIONAL AWARDS FOUNDATION (L.E.A.F.).

Over 100 booths with unique items!
Handmade jewelry, candles, note cards, One-of-a-kind home & yard décor, handbags, belts, baby & children’s items, embellished clothing, toys, food items & MORE!

*Lunch & snack items available for purchase*

*FREE ADMISSION* *STROLLERS WELCOME* *RAIN OR SHINE*


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Sheny Designs Grand Opening benefitting Pink Ribbons Project

Sheny Designs grand opening weekend event will benefit the Pink Ribbons Project on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. & Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 12 to 6 p.m. at 1740 Sunset Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77005. Artisan designs from Sheny, Blugrn designand Amaria.

There will be a silent auction that includes two custom Milagros necklaces especially designed to honor miracles of those touched by breast cancer and a group wine tour donated by Messina Hof Winey and Resort, Bryan, Texas. Sheny Designs will be donating 10% of sales during the grand opening hours to Pink Ribbons.

The event will include pink iced cupcakes, strawberries dipped in pink chocolate and wine and cheese throughout the weekend. Pink ribbons pins adorned with a Milagro will also be sold at the event. One hundred percent of all from the Milagros necklaces and pink ribbons pins will benefit Pink Ribbons Project.


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Bellaire Arts Festival Oct. 17 2009

Amaria will have a booth at the festival this Saturday. I am excited and hope to sell a lot of my goodies!! I always love to see who ends up falling in love & purchasing each piece. Come on out and enjoy the beautiful fall weather! I heard it will be in the 70s and sunny! See you there!