American Girl is pleased to announce its Shine On Now charitable initiative surpassed its goal of collecting one million stars by July 31, 2010, proving once again that girls are a powerful force in helping to make the world a brighter place.
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American Girl Unveils New Store for Girls in Kansas City
Girls in Kansas City are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the new American Girl retail store, which will celebrate its grand opening on September 4, 2010. Located in the spacious Oak Park Mall, the 9,500-square-foot store will offer an unforgettable shopping experience and engaging activities for girls, such as designing a doll-sized T-shirt or giving their dolls a new hairstyle in the signature Doll Hair Salon.
Royal Copenhagen Seagull in a class of its own
The Seagull service was one of the most popular services in the twentieth century and is often highlighted as a unique example of characteristic Danish quality craftsmanship. The classic service is now being expanded to include an ultra-modern thermal cup, bringing it right into the future with a brilliant combination of masterly painting and world-class functionality.
William Shatner Starfleet Wrath of Khan Jacket for Auction
A Starfleet officer’s jacket and undershirt worn by William Shatner as Admiral James T. Kirk in the second Star Trek movie, The Wrath of Khan, will be sold at Heritage Auction Galleries Beverly Hills (9478 West Olympic Boulevard) as part of a trove of Star Trek-related material in the company’s July 17 Signature® Music & Entertainment Memorabilia Auction. It is estimated at $20,000+.
Royal Copenhagen Partners with the Corcoran Group for an Unprecedented Exclusive Partnership
The Corcoran Group has partnered with luxury tabletop company Royal Copenhagen, which produces some of the finest porcelain in the world. Founded in 1775, Royal Copenhagen is known for its exclusive, high-quality porcelain products, including dinnerware, figurines and home décor items. This unique venture is designed to build relationships with upscale home buyers. Royal Copenhagen is presenting an exclusive gift to clients of The Corcoran Group who have purchased luxury homes on the East End of Long Island..
It’s Raining Cats, Dogs And Bears At Christie’s
Christie’s summer Teddy Bears sale on Tuesday 17 July at Christie’s South
Kensington will feature a whole menagerie of cuddly animals including cats, dogs, rabbits as well
as bears and other furry things. Comprising 120 lots, the sale is expected to realise £100,000 and
the view is free and open to the general public from Saturday 14 July. Estimates start from £150
providing the perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a new furry friend or buy a unique gift for a
loved-one that will really hold its value.
Petroliana Auction Oils the Collectors Market
More than 500 lots of petroliana items – mostly gas and oil signs but to include globes, cans and a great collection of rest room signs – will be sold by Matthews Auctions, LLC, on Friday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. (CST). The auction will be conducted at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines, on the final day of the 2010 Iowa Gas Show, held at the same venue.
Royal Copenhagen opens exhibition at Kongens Nytorv
A decade has passed and the Danish design icon Blue Fluted Mega is ten years old. To commemorate this, Royal Copenhagen is today opening a major jubilee exhibition at the Krinsen garden of Kongens Nytorv public square in Copenhagen. Among other things, the exhibition is showing huge cups and giving a unique insight into the impressive 235-year history of porcelain.
Lindt Gold Bunny Charity Auction
Lindt USA today announces it is helping to kick-off National Autism Awareness Month by launching an online auction of celebrity-signed Lindt Gold Bunny porcelain figures, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks. Beginning today at 9 a.m. PDT/12 p.m. EDT, Lindt will auction off porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny, each autographed by a different celebrity.
Royal Copenhagen Easter Eggs 2010
Sotheby’s New York 5 May 2010 Evening Sale of Impressionist and Modern Art will feature Henri Matisse’s spectacular “Bouquet pour le 14 Juillet 1919", the artist’s emotional celebration of the first Bastille Day following World War I (est. $18/25 million).
