Wednesday, August 11, 2010

It's a {NewNew} School Year!

Head back to school in style with great gear from The {NewNew}.

Heading back to school doesn't mean shopping only at those big box department stores. There are plenty of unique hand crafted items that will have your kids (or you) going back to school in style.

Read full blog http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-newnew-school-year.html

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Quote of the Day

"Motivation is like food for the brain. You can not get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top ups."-Peter Davies

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

PriaVanda Day Planner Designed Exclusively for Delta Phi Omega


Using satin ribbons and a unique technique to hand weave her handcrafted stationery, designer PriaVanda has found the perfect medium to create the structures for her line.

The collection includes a day planner designed exclusively for the Delta Phi Omega Sorority. These day planners look and feel luxurious. They are gifts that can be cherished forever.


12-MONTH DAY PLANNER INCLUDES:
- Begins with your month of choice and ends 12 months later
- Front and back cover is hand woven with satin ribbons in Black-Red-Silver
- Title page is personalized with your full name
- Hard cover, 5.5 by 8.5 format not including binding
- Silver wire binding allows book to open flat
- Monthly overview: one month per two page spread
- Weekly overview: one week per two page spread
- Includes Delta Phi Omega anniversary dates
- Monthly & weekly motivational quotes
- Notes section
- 2 year reference calendar
- Important holidays
- To do list
- Ribbon bookmark
- Integrated folder
- Printed on 28lbs archival paper acid free
PRICE: $25US includes FREE SHIPPING to the 48 contiguous United States and 10 provinces in Canada.

CUSTOMIZE:
- Add up to 20 special events to weekly and monthly views
PRICE: +$10

PriaVanda’s vibrant sense of color draws inspiration from her Indian origins and culture. “My first name was chosen by my father, who combined two Indian names. Pria in Indian means beloved and historically used for royalty. Vanda in Indian means orchid. His interpretation is that I am
his royal flower.” To view the complete collection and learn more about PriaVanda visit www.PriaVanda.com or follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/PriaVanda

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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

It's all in the name

Many of my customers ask me what my name means. And I am proud to tell them the story and wanted to share with the rest of you.

My father combined two names together, Pria & Vanda.

Pria in Indian means beloved and historically used for royalty names.
Vanda in Indian means orchid.

His interpretation is that I am his royal flower :) Happy Father's Day to my papa and thank you for giving me such a beautiful title.

Friday, January 29, 2010

PriaVanda Day Planner featured in Autumn Fibers Blog!!!

I am very excited to announce that the PriaVanda Day Planner is featured in a Blog!

To view the blog please visit the following link: http://autumnfibers.blogspot.com/

Thursday, January 28, 2010

43 Simple Ways To Simplify Your Life from Zen Family Habits by Sherri Kruger

Post written by Sherri Kruger.

Simplicity. How can we make things simpler, more streamlined, or more efficient? Is this all just hype or is there actually something to this simplicity thing?

Reducing complexity in my life has reduced stress, increased free time, and top priorities are actually top priorities. When we simplify as much as we can we are better able to slow down and enjoy each moment as opposed to rushing through it. Here are a few ways you can simplify the various aspects of your life:

1. Turn off your cell phone.

2. Process email only twice a day.

3. Go to bed early.

4. Get rid of (or at least reduce) commitments that you do out of obligation.

5. Create a weekly meal plan.

6. Automate your finances.

7. Purge as much unneeded clutter as possible.

8. Keep your paper shredder on top of your recycling bin.

9. Add items you want to a wish list as you think of them.

10. Get a label maker or write labels out by hand.

11. Set your clothes out for the next day the night before.

12. Make your lunch for the next day the night before.

13. Make time to catch up with an old friend.

14. Just say no.

15. Ask for experiences not things for your birthday and Christmas this year.

16. Tell the truth.

17. Keep your list of addresses and phone numbers up to date. (Use a PriaVanda Note Taker)

18. Consolidate debt.

19. Create an organizing system that works for you. (Use a PriaVanda Day Planner)

20. Keep a bag for garbage in your car.

21. Cary a notebook and pen with you where ever you go. (Use a PriaVanda Note Taker)

22. Unsubscribe from emails, newsletters or RSS feeds that don’t provide value anymore.

23. Apologize immediately when you realize you’ve done wrong.

24. Enjoy the present moment as much as you can.

25. Take time to really see the little things in life.

26. Reduce the amount of TV you watch.

27. Get outside.

28. Create morning, daytime, and evening routines.

29. Ask for help.

30. Do things at home as much as possible (eat, date nights, entertain etc.).

31. Don’t get caught up in other people’s drama.

32. Let go of the self-imposed need to be perfect.

33. Focus on a simple, but healthy, eating plan.

34. Share responsibilities.

35. Reduce your wardrobe to a few versatile items.

36. Be positive.

37. Start a gratitude journal. (Use a PriaVanda Journal)

38. Finish old tasks before taking on new ones.

39. For every new item that enters your home set two free.

40. Want what you have not what you don’t.

41. Revisit what you carry with you in your purse or wallet.

42. Focus on one thing at a time.

43. Store new garbage bags at the bottom of your garbage can.

There are countless ways to simplify your life, these are but a few. I’d love to know what you’ve done to move towards a simpler life for yourself. Please share your ideas in the comments.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

What's new at PriaVanda...entwined for you....



First on the agenda, Haiti. This country is in desperate need for all of our help. To do my part, I am donating 50% of your purchase of any book or size in colors, red-royal-gold, to the Red Cross. Each book will have a support ribbons attached to the front cover to show our support.

Next, I'm excited to introduce two new products to my line: the Blank Book and the Note Taker!


Pass time with entwined: The Blank Book:

This book is ideal for anyone who enjoys sketching, doodling or does not want to stay in line.

Your personalized Blank Book cover is hand woven with satin ribbons and designed for you to you… choose from 27 colors, 729 combinations… Your corporate colors, your favorite sport teams just choose and let the entwining begin…

Your 12 month day planner includes:
- Hard cover, wire bound, 8.5 ” by 5.5” format or 8.5" by 11" format
- Personalized title page with your name
- 2 year reference calendar
- Important holidays
- 137 blank pages
- Ribbon bookmark
- Integrated folder (only for 8.5” by 5.5” format)
- Printed on 28lbs paper

Price:
-8.5” by 5.5” format: 20$USD + Free Shipping*
-8.5" by 11" format: 40$USD + Free Shipping*



Note time with entwined: the Note Taker:

This book is ideal for anyone who needs to take notes in meetings, class and needs to stay in line.

Your personalized Note Taker cover is hand woven with satin ribbons and designed for you to you… choose from 27 colors, 729 combinations… Your corporate colors, your favorite sport teams just choose and let the entwining begin…

Your 12 month day planner includes :
- Hard cover, wire bound, 8.5 ” by 5.5” format
- Personalized title page with your name
- 2 year reference calendar
- Important holidays
- 137 lined pages
- Ribbon bookmark
- Integrated folder
- Printed on 28lbs paper

Price:
-8.5” by 5.5” format: 20$USD + Free Shipping*
-8.5" by 11" format: 40$USD + Free Shipping*

Last of all, the new colors for Spring/Summer 2010. It is going to be a bright summer so choose from the following glowing colors!

Friday, January 1, 2010

Tiffany & Co presents Skate at Somerset House


What a great afternoon with cousin Rashmika. Spent the afternoon of New Year’s Eve’s at one of the many Tudor Palaces, Somerset House. This historic landmark was where Queen Elizabeth I once called home. This spectacular building is situated in the heart of London, where 55 fountains dance in the sunlight.



This year Tiffany & Co presents Skate at Somerset House. The elegant courtyard where noblemen once courted ladies is now iced over. A grand evergreen ornamented with large Tiffany charms shadows the rink. The little Tiffany blue box that would make any girl’s day is now supersized to host the Tiffany Tuck Shop. Embellished with a peacock theme, you can purchase the latest jewelry trinkets or just indulge in the signature color cupcakes.


Of course there are a variety of restaurants to enjoy. We decided to have a light lunch at the Courtauld Café. The small café overlooks the festive courtyard. The menu primary caters to lunch. The carrot soup was delicious but still do not understand the British obsession for scones. Another acquired taste that I still do not fancy.

All in all a great way to end 2009!!!