Can you believe the year we just finished? Incredible. I have to admit, there’s a part of me that’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. Ya think that I could pull it together!

Yet, as this winter wizard blows his storms,  it’s pushed out the stresses and has given me the opportunity to nest. 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. 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.

Here are some of the things I’m doing this year:

1. Re-establishing contact with you, dear reader on this very blog. I’ve let it slide, but no more. Once a week, I’m shooting for Mondays,  I’ll be posting on Fabulous Destinations; Quick Tips for Travel Girls and Fun Facts about the states you love.
2. Make myself and Star50 more available: Follow us Twitter, Facebook and Stylehive. From here, you’ll receive updates on Purse Parties, Events, Special Promotions, Designer tips and choices
3. Complete the Star50 Handbag line; we have 8-10 states left. I’m making them count. Look for our end-of-year contest. We need your help to create the Star50 National Handbag
4. It’s not just about accessories: This is the best part for me. We are not the sum of our accoutrements. Check out our expanded community section on our site that explains all.

With purposeful and open intention, Star50 is going to be a bright star in the sky for 2009.

What’s your state of mind?

Until next week, enjoy the trip!

Amity

Spring is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with a brand new bag from Star50? This Valentine’s Day, treat your sweetheart (or yourself!) to a state-inspired piece at our first ever Purse Party!

Visit Star50 Handbags from 12-2 p.m. on Thursday, February 14^th and receive 50% off our entire, in-stock inventory.  Enter STARLET in the code section and receive your discount at checkout.

And that’s not all! Pass this along to your friends and they can get the same benefits. Each purchase counts towards building your Star50 club points. As a Star Club member, you earn Star Points with every purchase. Use those Points to earn gift certificates you can use on the Star 50 handbag of your choice. You also receive a discount coupon for every third bag you purchase. Reach milestones in your collection and get big rewards!  

Star50 offers more than 15 unique bags with more on the way! Daydream about summer vacation with your Hawaii Weekender, imagine  the wind on the ski slope with your Colorado Lodge Tote, or pay your respects to the people of the Gulf Coast as they rebuild their cities and towns with the Louisiana Market Sac and the Mississippi Brunch Bag.

Want to help? Brad Pitt’s Make It Right project has a goal of building 150 green affordable homes in New Orleans, with an emphasis on the Lower 9^th Ward, one of the hardest areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.

To learn more about the Make It Right project, or to donate to help rebuild the 9^th Ward, click here