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GBK Emmys Gift Lounge

I am super excited to see my item in this video being displayed for celebrities!! I sent both a poster, shown to the left and my book, Vie A Paris. I feel a thank you speech is in order!! I want to thank The IndiExhibit, Shannon Justice, Kerry Rockwood White, Kathy Adalian, Heather Crow Nelson, […] Read more…

September 19, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 4 Comments

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A Deeper Appreciation A Little Detour

It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things. — Leonardo da Vinci He wasn`t kidding. When the opportunity comes knocking, you should answer. Dior called me last week to be the illustrator for their Shoe […] Read more…

September 10, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 8 Comments

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A Deeper Appreciation

August has been a rough month for me. Between Summer family activities, unplanned mishaps and even a flash from the past can derail you from whatever project you had on the burner. But what if in the middle of feeling overwhelmed, someone made you a kind and generous offer you can`t refuse? I have always […] Read more…

September 5, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 3 Comments

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Emmy`s Gift Tag!

Inspiration Files Coco Chanel

I know everyone loves her. There are fashion gospels that follow her style doctrines. There are books that villainize her. But to me, Gabrielle is the woman who came from nothing, not much of an education by today`s standards and created an empire with nothing but her style. Knowledge doesn`t always mean intelligence or talent. […] Read more…

August 22, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 1 Comment

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This Inspires Me

Emmy`s! Going to the 2011 Emmy`s!

Well not me, but my exclusive item I design for the event is.I used some of my recently created art and made gift tags with baker`s twine and wrapped them in a black bow. I also created a packet specially for the press in attendance by creating a flier with information, presented in a linen […] Read more…

August 10, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 2 Comments

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Defining Yourself Beyond Your Circumstances

My sister and I -I was 13 Sometimes we can be our worst enemies. I once heard that to accomplish a goal, you have to have more than will power. You need true grit. True grit, is the ability to tough it out when the desired outcome seems impossible. Yet, it seems that if you […] Read more…

August 3, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 5 Comments

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It`s Haute Pink!!

My cute little purse was featured in Project Lena! “Everyone knows that fashion-forward chic boutique, Henri Bendel has always discovered and fostered the work of young design talent. Calvin Klein personally rolled a rack of coats he designed up Seventh Avenue to the appointment…and got his first sale ever. You used to have to show up in […] Read more…

July 26, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 2 Comments

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Vianney Creations Handmade Bride’s and Bridesmaids’ Clutch Purses

To give you a little intro, the owner of Vianney Creations is my lovely cousin Jovana Martinez-Almodovar. She designs and creates bridal clutch purses. Being creative in our family is certainly genetic and the entrepreneurial spirit must be closed stitched along with it. No pun intended. Here is my interview with my lovely cousin and […] Read more…

July 7, 2011 by Elaine Leon | 2 Comments

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