raku
06-26-08

PICNIC FUN...
















Everyone at raku is excited about summer. We recently went on a picnic to the local botanic gardens where
we were able to experience nature first hand. Stop by the store and pick up your picnic essentials. (except
our vintage baskets those are Yoli's and she is not giving them up!)
9-9-08
LAST DAYS OF SUMMER













We just got this great item in the store. Made with a traditional Mason jar and high tech energy
efficient lighting! Captured inside the jar are a highly efficient solar cell, rechargeable battery
and low energy LED lamps. When the jar is placed in sunlight the solar cell creates an electrical
current that charges the battery over a few hours. This energy is then used at night to power the
three LED lamps inside the jar.
9-16-08
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

















Join us Tuesday September 23, 2008 from 6 to 8pm where we will show a special screening of
"No Polo Widow" a 12min short film to launch the TOMS wrap boot. We will also have the fall
collection of TOMS shoes for men and women and will raffle off a few pairs. We hope to see you
all Tuesday!
10-2-08
RuMe Bags













We just got these in the store and already they seem to be flying out the door. Denver,
Colorado based RuMe bags were launched on Earth Day 2008 to meet the growing need of
environmentally conscious consumers who didn't want to sacrifice style and functionality.
Come by the store and choose from an assortment of colors and patterns.
11-04-08












I hope everyone had a great Halloween. This past weekend finally cooled down so we could
focus our attention on all our wonderful fall products. We can not resist the cozy scarves from
echo.  We also received the latest shipment of Dogeared Jewelry and have already sold out
of some of the pieces.  Stop by the store and check out what we are "falling" in love with.
6-5-09

Recently at raku, we were talking about how much we all love to craft!  Ok, some of us were
actually talking about how much we
would love to craft but it seems a little overwhelming/we
don't where to begin/it takes a ton of material and so forth.  So, we decided to look for some
easy but adorable starter kits that would be perfect for beginners but interesting enough for the
pros. And so, I present these wonderful kits from Chronicle Books.











Each kit includes everything you need to make some truly charming crafts.  Check back soon
for information about our upcoming venture into handmade needles and yarn! Here's to
crafting on the beach this summer!
Happy Holidays! Giving gifts is so much fun and we love to help people pick "the perfect thing." This year,
many of our perfect things are items that give a little extra. Here are a few of my favorites.
Toms are the perfect holiday gift. For
every pair you buy, they give a pair to a
child in need. This year alone, they will
give over 300,000 pairs to children
around the world.
Falling Whistles Jewelry is a non-profit
company dedicated to helping children
in war-torn Congo.  100% of the
proceeds from one whistle go to
organizations that help rehabilitate and
care for these children.
A practical way to help save the planet.
This porcelain rendition of a paper
coffee cup can be used over and over.
RuMe (re-use me) bags are reusable,
foldable shopping bags.  Made in a fair
trade factory, RuMe donates a portion
of their proceeds to a social or
environmental cause.