Local Designer Showcase for May

by nora on May 17, 2012

in a great fit

Every month we offer a local Designer’s Showcase. We present it at Niwot’s First Friday Art Walk between 5-8 pm. This month of May we had a fabulous turn out to see these talented designers. Stop in and see for yourself!

  • Covelo womens’ clothing of Denver, coveloclothing.com: over 50 items from their spring collection overrun, priced at 30% less than regular boutique prices. This company is sold in over 500 boutiques nationally and internationally. You will love their color pallet of coral, apple green, light blues, buff and greys all in beautiful natural fabrics, such as silk, linen, cotton and rayon. Lauren Jones is designer and lives right here in Gunbarrel.
  • Elynn Light offering beautiful hand crafted custom Signature Power Necklaces.  Elynn is offering a special color draping session to interested clients. Schedule your personal session to find out what colors and shapes are your “Signature”. You will be amazed at how it helps the you of you shine through. We have several samples in our studio but you will want your own personalized necklace to represent you. These free 1/2 hr.color draping sessions can be scheduled up until September 1st.

All pieces will be gone on May 31st so please stop in soon. Not to miss!

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