Fort Bend Publishing Group 2008
Fort Bend Lifestyles & Homes April 2009
Afghan Artistry
Hand-fashioned Afghan Hands accessories can be purchased exclusively through the
Museum of Fine Arts Gift Shop, now through May 22. These one-of-a-kind,
handmade embroidered shawls,
scarves, pouches and throws range in
price from $39 to $799. Afghan Hands
is a nonprofit organization established
to teach independence, literacy and
wage-earning skillls to Afghan widows.
At Afghan Hands centers in and near
Kabul and the Eastern Region of
Afghanistan, widows learn to create
embroidered shawls and scarves.
Live Without Compromise
David Francis is regarded for his exclusive handcrafted designs in styles
ranging from
traditional to contemporary to global to eclectic and beyond. Manhattan Side
Chair has a mahogany frame, and curved rattan pole back and sides.
Haute Hibiscus
Did Carrie Bradshaw’s famous hibiscus flower dress on Sex and the City start
the hibiscus rage? No doubt it helped.
The showy, hummingbird-attracting plant has come into its own this
season. From home decor to health drinks and fashion accessories,
hibiscus flowers are everywhere you look including Hibiscus Stripes
dessert bowls from Dakine Decore. Set of four.
Celestial Glasswork
The Galaxy Vase layers concentric circles of color on a clear base to resemble
the celestial spheres for which the vase is named. A robust 11.8 inches high,
the Galaxy Vase is a
limited edition of only
30 pieces.
A Hint
of Flavor
Hibiscus Vanilla Flavor Bottled Water by HINT is a premium essence water with
just a hint of flavor. No calories, sweeteners or preservatives make it a great
alternative to juice and soda. Available in 13 delicious flavors, HINT is sold
in high-end grocery stores everywhere.
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