Jen Kraus, sales associate here at BTD, is graduating May 3rd with a bachelor's degree in social work from Ferris State University. Jen was honored with the distinction of "Student of the Year in Social Work" from Ferris State and graduated with a 3.97 grade piont average. She interned at the TBAISD's Way to Grow program and The Goodwill Inn during her studies and plans to pursue a master's in social work in the future.
Way to go, Jen, we are proud of you!
Jen is graduating!
May 2, 2008 – 4:24 pm
Welcoming Reception
December 18, 2007 – 6:59 pm
There will be a welcoming reception for Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman on Friday December 28th from 5-7 at the Becky Thatcher Designs Annex Gallery in Leland. Whether you are out enjoying the brisk winter weather or on your way to a holiday party be sure to stop in and meet Melanie and Richard.
Becky Thatcher Designs Annex Gallery
November 2, 2007 – 3:43 pm
The "next door gallery" is closing it's doors and reopening under the name "Becky Thatcher Designs Annex Gallery". We are very excited to have Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman as our exclusive artists! Their paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums through out the country. To learn more about Melanie and Richard click on the link below.
A Feminine Touch
November 1, 2007 – 2:26 pm
Becky is redefining the norm of cultured pearls with her newest necklace design:
Freshwater cultured pearls with a ribbon clasp. These choker length necklaces have a variety of beautiful ribbons to tie in a bow at the back, side or front of your neck.
Debbie is modeling the different ways that the necklace may be worn.
Day After Thanksgiving Sale
November 1, 2007 – 11:12 am
It's that time of year again when visions of turkey dinners, snow, holiday lights and family gatherings are taking over our senses. It is also time for our annual Day After Thanksgiving Sale! As always our store in Glen Arbor will be holding the event Friday morning Nov.23rd from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. with 30% off storewide.
This year we will be extending the sale to our Leland store. The sale begins Nov. 23rd from 8 a. m. to 10 a.m. with 15% off storewide.
Be sure to wear your jammies, we'll be wearing ours!
A Cultured Event
October 12, 2007 – 12:58 pm
Redefining the Norm of Cultured Pearls: We invite you to a special event showcasing diversity in freshwater, South Sea and Tahitian pearls. Film footage of pearl farms is being prepared for our viewing. Cookie has pulled together a selection of pearl music, for our amusement. Designs for purchasing.
Friday Nov. 9 from 10-7 and Saturday Nov. 10th from 10-5, exclusively at our Traverse City store. Our store is located at 541. West Front Street, next to Mary's Kitchen Port.
There will a special gift waiting for our blog readers and their friends, be sure to identify yourselves. Invite your friends, we think they will like your gift.
Newly Engaged
October 5, 2007 – 5:12 pm
Girls Weekend in Leelanau County
October 4, 2007 – 5:53 pm
After an exhilarating hike up Pyramid Point near Camp Leelanau/ Kohahna this group of old college friends, headed by Jane Johnson, stopped by the Glen Arbor store to see what new treasures that they could bring home.
Chris Triola Show
October 4, 2007 – 5:38 pm
Stop by our next door gallery, adjacent to our shop in Leland, to see the latest styles that Chris Triola has created. Feel the rich texture of the fibers and wrap yourself in beautiful pullovers, turtlenecks, vest and scarves. Show runs through October 18th. An artist reception is Friday Oct. 5th from 5-8pm.
