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VOL 19 ISSUE 9
September 2012
BIXBY GLENPOOL JENKS SAPULPA NE Oklahoma’s Leading Consumer Newspaper
Signature Finds Permanent Home
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Signature Interiors, Flowers and Gifts has settled into its final, permanent location at 15017 S. Grant St. in Bixby.
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By Tara Waugh There is a new location for one of the Tulsa area’s favorite unique boutiques, Signature Interiors, Flowers and Gifts. This will be their last move, since owner and designer Debbie Hunter bought the building where the dazzling place now resides. Debbie’s mind is now at rest, not having to worry about moving again, and her customers are happy with their new location at 151st and Memorial in Bixby. The new store is a place that every person in Tulsa and surrounding areas needs to visit. When customers walk in, the aroma of flowers and candles gently permeates the air. Beautiful colors, stunning pieces of art, extraordinary pieces of furniture, and fresh and silk flower arrangements, among so many other items, can leave a client spellbound. A professional
floral or interior designer is always on the floor to guide customers. Debbie says, “There are no high pressure sales. I want our clients to have an experience.”
By Sheryl Sowell
Serving the Tulsa area for over 17 years, Signature Interiors, Flowers and Gifts has established itself as a (continued on page 22)
Anyone who is in the process of trying to sell their home knows it’s not a simple task, by any means. The first thing your realtor will tell you is that a house that looks polished and sparkling will sell much faster
and for a better price than a dingy, rough-looking home. At the same time, you don’t want to make the mistake of spending tons of money to remodel or replace important aesthetic and (continued on page 22)
Bill Kleinhans, regional manager of Tulsa Gleam Guard Wood Refinishing.
Owner and visionary Debbie Hunter in her new store front.
The PROJECT The 2nd annual fashion event’s mission is to advance Tulsa’s fashion movement while supporting local business. By Cici Richards
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The PROJECT, headed by iicky+CICI, is quickly becoming the core of Tulsa’s fashion movement. iicky+CICI are two cutting-edge local fashion designers who have been active in Tulsa’s art and fashion community for several years. The duo is committed to revealing and cultivating the talent Tulsa has to offer. The mission of The PROJECT is to advance Tulsa’s fashion industry and to support local business. With the success of the first annual fashion event, The PROJECT proved to assist local fashion designers in establishing a business relationship with local boutiques.
Each year, The PROJECT features three up-and-coming local fashion and jewelry designers. Each designer is handpicked, based on skill, creativity, work ethic and showmanship. This year's featured designers are Tonnie Martin Dosser, who is showing her fall 2012 collection, “Divine Whimsy,” Julie Shafer, and Hattie Eubanks’ “Sisters of the Moon.” The finale will be The PROJECT founders, designers iicky+CICI, showcasing their collections, iickygenes and CICI. The PROJECT will serve as a fashion show, and the designers’ fall 2012 collections will be available for purchase orders immediately
The PROJECT will feature fashion designs by up-and-coming local designers. following the show. In addition to last year’s success, part of The PROJECT’s proceeds benefitted Asking For the Nations. This year, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Arts
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infused with interactive learning programs, which enhance creative skills and concept retention. The second annual fashion (continued on page 22)
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