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		<description><![CDATA[We want to hear from you!  What kind of information are you looking for&#8211;travel or fashion?  Unfortunately we didn&#8217;t get the kind of response we were looking for last time we asked, so we&#8217;re going trying it again.
Here at Star50 we love to talk about the quirky, the kitsch, and the undiscovered but we also [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=star50.wordpress.com&blog=2107619&post=41&subd=star50&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='snap_preview'><br /><p>We want to hear from you!  What kind of information are you looking for&#8211;travel or fashion?  Unfortunately we didn&#8217;t get the kind of response we were looking for last time we asked, so we&#8217;re going trying it again.</p>
<p>Here at Star50 we love to talk about the quirky, the kitsch, and the undiscovered but we also love to discuss fashion.  I mean, who doesn&#8217;t love to talk handbags, hats, shoes, and makeup, right?</p>
<p>So give it to us straight.  We created a survey on www.constantcontact.com</p>
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<p>Let us know how we can help you have a better, happy-feel-good experience with us; whether its shopping on our site our reading this blog,  give me the chance to do it right.</p>
<p>Thanks and enjoy the trip!</p>
<p>Amity</p>
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		<title>Taking stock of all things good</title>
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Can you believe the year we just finished? Incredible. I have to admit, there’s a part of me that&#8217;s still stuck in the muck. I’ve had a hard time getting going. Granted I’ve experienced a lot of change these last few months: Selling our house, purchasing a new abode, having a new baby [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=star50.wordpress.com&blog=2107619&post=43&subd=star50&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Can you believe the year we just finished? Incredible.<span> </span>I have to admit, there’s a part of me that&#8217;s still stuck in the muck. I’ve had a hard time getting going. Granted I’ve experienced a lot of change these last few months: Selling our house, purchasing a new abode, having a new baby (a little girl) and keeping my business alive.<span> </span>Ya think that I could pull it together!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yet, as this winter wizard blows his storms,  it’s pushed out the stresses and has given me the opportunity to nest.<span> </span>We’re in our new house; getting settled into the routine with our newest addition, and I’ve carved out time in the wee-hours between nursing and potty training to set a course.<span> </span>Maybe it’s the new guy in our higher office or just a new life in my arms, I feel good. It’s the notion that ultimately, my business will benefit from all this chaos.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here are some of the things I’m doing this year:</p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Re-establishing      contact with you, dear reader on this very blog.<span> </span>I’ve let it slide, but no more.<span> </span>Once a week, I&#8217;m shooting for Mondays,  I’ll be posting on Fabulous      Destinations; Quick Tips for Travel Girls and Fun Facts about the states you      love.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Make      myself and Star50 more available: Follow us Twitter, Facebook      and Stylehive.<span> </span>From here, you’ll      receive updates on Purse Parties, Events, Special Promotions, Designer      tips and choices</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Complete      the Star50 Handbag line; we have 8-10 states left.<span> </span>I’m making them count.<span> </span>Look for our end-of-year      contest.<span> </span>We need your help to      create the Star50 National Handbag</li>
<li class="MsoNormal">It’s      not just about accessories:<span> </span>This is      the best part for me.<span> </span>We are not      the sum of our accoutrements.<span> </span>Check      out our expanded <span style="text-decoration:underline;">community section</span> on our site that explains all.</li>
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<p class="MsoNormal">With purposeful and open intention, Star50 is going to be a bright star in the sky for 2009.<span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">What’s your state of mind?<span> </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Until next week, enjoy the trip!</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Amity</p>
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