THINKNOW

Announcing our 3 WEEKS of Eco-Chic Holiday give-aways!

2010-11-23T18:29:00.000-08:00

We're counting down to Seattle's best green holiday shopping event Eco-Chic Holiday Expo by 'gifting away' three weekly gift certificates for 50% off THINKNOW.

Our weekly winners will be announced on Fridays:

26-November | Winner #1 ~ Shop Black Friday!
3-December | Winner #2
10-December | Winner #3

11-December | Visit us at Eco-Chic Expo!

Enter to win!

on our website entry form, and double your chances by ALSO registering your 'Like' Status of THINKNOW on Facebook.

By entering now through Dec-11th you will also be eligible for our Grand Prize Give-Away of a THINKNOW earring + necklace set for your fabulous holiday parties!

Grand Prize Winners will be announced on Monday, 13-December.

Weekly Gift certificates can be redeemed in Seattle at SPUN Sustainable Collective and in Kirkland at Winslow Salon

THINKNOW | Do you Etsy? Enjoy our fall favs....

2010-10-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

Hello fans of THINKNOW! We'd like you to meet our storefront on Etsy.com - a fabulous site for all things handmade from artists, creators, designers, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Why? "...to build a new economy and present a better choice".

To celebrate all who Etsy, and our favorite timeless pieces that you have made popular from season to season, we've opened this 'sale page' that reflects a 20% discount from our online and retail stores. Shop here, see what's new, stop in for one, pick up two. Here's a peek...or just come on in!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/thinknow

Circle Array in tangerine metallic

Circle Array in black metallic

Raindrop with flowerette in pink metallic and cherry

Raindrop in guava matte and maple

Ripples in tangerine metallic and cherry

Ripples in pink metallic and cherry

Sit + Sip + Win THINKNOW

2010-05-20T20:36:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, May 23rd, THINKNOW will be an eco-vendor at the Spring Home Accessories Swap hosted by Sit + Sip. Come check out the coolest new way to green YOUR home, and enter to win fabulous prizes from Seattle's green good vendors.

What:
Home Accessories Swap

When:
Sunday, May 23rd (2-4pm)

Where:
Phinney Neighborhood Center

Why:
'Green' Spring Cleaning never looked so good!
-and-
You can register to win a fabulous THINKNOW earring set!

"Who says?"
Well, King 5 & Evening Magazine who will be there to film the cool comings & goings of this hip Seattle event!

Click here for event details, tickets, & RSVP or visit www.sitsip.com

Let's Swap!

What is a home accessories swap anyway?
Think of a clothing swap where everyone brings the clothes they no longer wear and trade them for clothes they are excited about adding to their wardrobe. This is exactly the same only folks are trading lamps, rugs, picture frames, candles and candle holders, art, etc.

How does it work?
Come with 3 or more items in good condition to swap for free. Folks will swap in 2 rounds of 30, picking 2 items per round, so everyone has a chance to get the coolest stuff. By the end, what has not been taken can become yours or go to Children’s Hospital Thrift Stores.

*$10 advance registration, $20 VIP registration, $15 at the door RSVP early!

THINKNOW Spring Collection 2010

2010-05-05T21:25:00.000-07:00

We were so excited to launch our Spring 2010 Collection at the eco | chic | expo on May 1st organized by Tread Light Gifts and Satsuma Designs.

You can purchase these pieces online at www.treadlightgifts.com/ and find us in person at the May 11th CRAVEgreen event in Seattle.

View our complete Spring 2010 catalog using our THINKNOW Facebook photo album.

For CRAVEgreen event details visit:
http://thecravecompany.com/seattle/events/cravegreen-2010/

THINKNOW + Tread Light Gifts | NWsource Daily Find

2010-04-22T10:49:00.000-07:00

Earth Day 2010 | Gifts for Mom and Mother Earth

Don't miss the front page of today's Seattle Times for your Earth Day 2010 news and catch THINKNOW + Tread Light Gifts as a featured "daily find" for Earth Day, and Mother's Day shopping.

Tracy Oklander Anderson is carrying select pieces from THINKNOW in her online store Tread Light Gifts - the only online source for THINKNOW this Earth Day + Mothers Day!

"Each gift on Tread Light must fall into one or more of the following categories: organic; recycled or sustainable; fair-trade; or manufactured by companies who give back, either to the Earth or to their communities."

A big thanks to the Seattle Times | NWsource shopping columnist Alison Brownrigg & Happy Earth Day to all!

View the complete article.

May 1st | Seattle's first Eco-Chic Expo!

2010-04-03T16:58:00.000-07:00

Eco-Chic Expo Blooms this May Day in Seattle

Interactive Green Lifestyle Event Debuts to Share Tips and Tricks to Going Green

Eco-Chic Expo: an interactive green lifestyle event launches May 1st to prove that going green is more stylish and easier than some think. Showcasing more than 15 local companies in every lifestyle category, Eco-Chic Expo exhibitors will entertain and educate guests of this free event about how to live more sustainably. The latest harvest from three local, eco-friendly companies – Tread Light Gifts, mamaswap.com and Satsuma Designs - the Eco-Chic Expo will be held Saturday, May 1st at the Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center from 10a-2p.

Eco-Chic Exhibitors

Let's hear it for our confirmed exhibitors to date! They're ready to delight our guests this May Day by demonstrating how to go a little greener this season. We'll share more daily about these great, green-minded companies.

A Greener Kitchen
Dante's Inferno Dogs - come by for the exclusive Eco-Dog!
Eat Your Yard
mamaswap.com
Natural Balance
Nest
Phyzz Yoga
Satsuma Designs
Sugar Sugar
Sweet Beauty
Theo Chocolate
THINKNOW
Tread Light Gifts - your online store for THINKNOW!

Among other demonstrations and interactive how-tos, guests can learn how to create a landscape to feed a family, make organic paper for writing and wrapping, mix up non-toxic, all natural cleaning products, enjoy natural spa treatments and complimentary brow and lip sugaring, design green interior spaces, fashion organic clothing and jewelry, swap gently used kids clothing and gear, and enjoy an Eco-Chic Expo exclusive, a Dante Inferno’s Eco-Dog!

Designed to connect community with accessible, fun ways to live a greener life, event organizers reached out to local lifestyle brands known for their commitment to sustainability.

“At THINKNOW, we believe sustainability or 'being green' is not a single effort or one-time fashion statement. It’s a lifestyle, a community ethos and a plan for the world's future. The Eco-Chic Expo presents an excellent platform to participate in a premiere eco-community effort to inform and inspire a great local audience,” shares Becky Ellis, exhibitor and eco-friendly jewelry designer.

About Eco-Chic Expo

Eco-Chic Expo: an interactive green lifestyle event is the first traveling local showcase of sustainable lifestyle companies working to educate, encourage and entertain Seattle-ites interested in going green in any part of life: home, health, food, fashion, baby, beauty, interiors, travel and more.
For more information, visit www.ecochicexpo.blogspot.com

*Graphics by Becky Ellis | LBC Studios

Dec 17th | Ella Mon Exclusive Men's Event

2009-12-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

Shopping has never been this...enjoyable!

Ella Mon Boutique in Ballard will be hosting a Men's Shopping Event on Thursday, December 17th. This includes all of our new THINKNOW holiday products.

Calling all women....

WE WANT YOUR MEN!!

Dear Ladies,

Make your list, and check it twice, and then send the men in your life to Ella Mon for a personal shopping experience. Why leave your holiday wishes up to Santa? Let us take care of you, by taking care of "him."

Sign him up for this VIP event with sponsorship by Ducati of Seattle, featuring enter-to-win give-aways, stocking stuffers sure to please, personal shoppers, martinis and cool beats. Shopping has never been this...effortless.

Register 'your man' by Saturday, Dec. 5th by email, phone, or in-store. Just provide us with his email (or contact info), and we'll take care of the invite. Act soon! We will be sending him an invite early next week. Also, submit your wish-list for our personal shoppers no later than Monday, Dec. 14 (whether it be naughty or nice!).

Happy holidays!
Monica Treacy, Owner

Ella Mon Boutique | Ballard
5404 22nd Avenue NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206/297-2800

RSVP:
email | info@ellamon.com

Oct 10th | Fall Launch Party

2009-10-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

We're SWIRLing with excitement...and you're invited! To our thinknow FALL COLLECTION LAUNCH PARTY on Saturday, October 10th at Ella Mon boutique. Set to the backdrop of the Ballard Art Walk, and in partnership with Swirl Wine Bar of Magnolia, this is a party you don't want to miss.

RSVP on Facebook!

We will be debuting over (10) new products to shape your fall statements, with models showcasing our ultra-eco-haute couture from the EcoLavish Fashion Show on Oct. 9th. Sip wine and enjoy the scene to the beat of DJ Lo Tek's latest lounge mix.

thinknow Fall Collection earrings

thinknow Promo "Global Promise Fund" earrings (and a $10 gift will be made to the Susan G. Komen Global Promise Fund on your behalf)

thinknow EcoLavish Fashion Collection earrings/necklace ensemble (a custom piece designed for the runway!)

2006 Katie Mae White Table Wine from Kana Winery

A portrait photography session with fashion photographer Mike Luong

There are (3) ways that you can register to win - including our non-Seattle fans as well!

All RSVP's on our Facebook Event page will be automatically registered to win
Submit your registration by emailing us at info@thinknowdesign.com
Sign-up in-person on event day - see you there!

Available at the event, in partnership with Swirl Wine Bar , are a Limited Edition collection of thinknow earrings layered in cabernet-colored organic paper and oak wood veneer. For every earring purchase, a gift of $10 will be made on your behalf to the Global Promise Fund program of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. You can also order these earrings online at thinknow through October 11th.

Keep an eye on our thinknow website for updates this week, and mark your calendars for a great Fall Collection Launch by thinknow!

"PageONE" | Fall Sneak Preview Continues at Ella Mon

2009-09-25T13:21:00.000-07:00

After an amazing discussion with Chris Flett of GhostCEO and the women of Ladies Who Launch, we are pleased to announce that the "PageONE" Fall Sneak Preview at Ella Mon will continue through Sept. 30th. These layered wood and paper pieces use recycled book pages in a variety of three patterns. Pre-order your PageONE earrings online for shipping by Oct. 1st, or stop in to Ella Mon between now and Sept. 30th while they last!

We are in great anticipation of our Fall Collections Launch Party on Oct. 10th where we'll unveil all of our fall pieces and re-open our online store for purchasing thinknow products worldwide. Stay tuned for event details!

"PageONE" | Limited Edition THINKNOW Fall Sneak-Peak

2009-09-17T17:57:00.000-07:00

EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EVENT | Tuesday - Sept 22nd

ENJOY A SPECIAL PRE-FUNCTION SALE | 15% In-Store Discount

Featuring THINKNOW Limited Edition "PageONE" Earrings

TO HELP YOU DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Learn the Secrets & Find Your Business Edge at....

Ella Mon*

Pre-Function Shopping Event (Open to the Public)

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd | 4:00 - 7:00 pm

*...just voted 2009 CitySearch's #1 Women's Store in Seattle!

Ladies Who Launch

Author Chris Flett Speaking Event (RSVP only)

Tuesday, Sept. 22nd | 7:00 - 9:00 pm

You're invited!

Don't miss this insider oportunity to find out

"What Men Don't Tell Women about Business"

from reformed alpha male Chris Flett - instigator, author, business leader,

proud capitalist and founder of Ghost CEO - North America's leading

model of professional development for women in business.

One Night Only. Limited Attendance. RSVP Required.

THINKNOW | Seattle Fall Fashion 2009 Trend Report

2009-09-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

thinknow has made the Fall "must-have!" list, check out the first of our Fall sneak previews at....

http://www.seattleboutiqueblogspot.com

Get a glimpse of the trends for Fall according to Seattle Boutique Blogspot; all you need to know from who and what to wear, to where to shop for Fall 2009."...Fall 2009 introduces many new fashion trends including the thigh high boot, the sharp shoulder silhouette and a continuation of the 80’s trend. thinknow, a local eco-friendly jewelry line has a great metallics collection for fall (which fits right in to the 80’s theme!) The metallic earrings are made from a rich walnut using metallic paper. Designer Becky Ellis notes that these beautiful earrings are the perfect way to transition your jewelry from summer to fall while still being eco-friendly. The Metallic Papers we use allow us an eco-alternative to traditional precious metals with a range of metallic, pearlescent and irridescent colors that are both sophisticated and natural,” says Becky.

Coral Metallics (left Walnut+Silver)

Who say's "eco" and "bling" can't coexist? thinknow has taken one of our favorite pieces and spiced it up for Fall to introduce "Metallics" to our collections.

To shop the thinknow collection visit www.thinknowdesign.com
(Fall Collections available September 2009 - Special Event Releases; October 2009 in-stores and online)

Discovery + Planet Green | THINKNOW makes www.treehugger.com

2009-09-16T19:39:00.000-07:00

Check out our latest press by writer Jasmin Malik Chua who has landed us on www.treehugger.com. Be sure to keep an eye on Jasmin's articles for eco-fashion to eco-everything from coast-to-coast.

It's so exciting to get a 'thumbs-up' from this Discovery Communications / Planet Green web publication!

Article: Thinknow Jewelry Fuses Nature, Architectural Design
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/07/thinknow.php

More from Jasmin:

http://www.jasminchua.com/
twitter @jasminchua.com

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