Sam Trout's Back to School Fundraiser

Local clothing designer, Sam Trout, has decided to go back to school and is having a FUNdraiser on December 1st to try and make this happen - there will be a fashion show!

Here is the info straight from Sam:
Have you ever been in that place where you thought, "If I just had a little more training or a little more schooling I'd be able to move up financially in the world and do work that really excites me."? Me too. Work has been a little slow, retail is a little slow and I'm taking this opportunity to do something about it.

You've seen my work, you've worked with me, you've bought my shirts or my art and you know that I'm capable of doing whatever it takes to succeed.

I would like to invite you to this exclusive event that I have created. There will be a fashion show, food, music and drinks, the opportunity to purchase some art for your wall, the debut of my new children's line of clothing, a new dress for the ladies AND the debut of El Capitan Creamery my personal line of Gourmet Ice Cream available by the pint.

I really hope that you will have the chance to come share this exciting evening with me. Be sure to register now because space is limited. If you're not able to make it but still want to show your support, please make a donation via paypal to lulaline@yahoo.com or even take some time to go through my webstore and order yourself a shirt or two.

Thank you so much for your time and support and I look forward to seeing you at the party. If you'd like to get into the event for FREE, buy two shirts online now and I'll put your name on the list.

-Sam Trout

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP here.

DIFFA (and me being a WOOSIE!)

We had a meeting today with DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) to go over some details for the auction associated with the Party at the Mansion on October 13th at the Rainier Club. We had procured about $4500 worth of merchandise but we still need more. We had agreed to try and raise $10,000, but man, it's alot harder than I thought. Many designers and shops have been so helpful and supportive - thank you so much to all of you! We appreciate it!

If you would like to donate some items for the cause please let us know. Your business will not only get some great exposure but you will also be helping a great cause. Also, you can buy tickets for the event on their website - it's such a fun party!!

After the meeting, Dawn and I had to go pick up some awesome donated shirts from Sam Trout, a local t-shirt designer. I must say, they are so cool! Then we proceed back to the downtown area to make a quick stop by Clutch to check 'em out. Such a great shop - they carry some amazing handbags!! We were able to meet the owner, Kim, she was super nice and chatted with us for a bit. They will be having their grang opening party October 4th, we will definitely be there!

After Clutch, we walked to another boutique that I will not name. It is absolutely lovely and the people inside were cordial... However, I totally got stage fright and didn't speak to the owner, even as she stood 10 feet from us and I knew who she was immediately... I felt so under dressed almost like I needed to go home and change and come back... It was all in my head, I know this. No one made me feel that way by any means... I'm such a woosie! I had an opportunity and I blew it, I will have to try again another day. I can't believe I got so nervous - that's so silly... right!?