Delphine Pontvieux's Blog, page 7
April 2, 2013
POP UP BOOK FAIR AT EMPTY BOTTLE ON APRIL 14!
BUY some freshly toasted BOOKS for your annual Spring reading at the POP-UP BOOK FAIR on April 14!Chicago Writers House and Curbside Splendor Publishing present: 
A POP-UP BOOK FAIR!
40 of the finest independent publishers, presses, & booksellers from Chicago and elsewhere will be on hand hocking their goods. Quimby’s Bookstore will also stock a table with a selection of books-n-zines penned by Chicagoans. The bar will be open so grab a cocktail and listen to live music all afternoon as you ogle some books and satiate your bibliophiliac needs!
FREE with an RSVP here:
http://www.emptybottle.com/show/3472824/
Otherwise $5 at the door.
This toasty event is 21+ unless minors are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
VENDORS INCLUDE:
7 Vientos
826chi
Agate Publishing
Allium Press
Anobium
Another Chicago Magazine
Anything Goes Publishing
Artifice Mag
Burial Day Books
Chicago Center for Literature and Photography (CCLaP)
Chicago Writer’s Association
Chicago Zine Fest
contratiempo
Convulsive Editions
Curbside Splendor Publishing
Dogzplot
Dream of Things
Ginger Piglet
Graze Mag
The Handshake
The Illustrated Press
Lake Claremont Press
Lake Forest College Press / &Now Books
Love Symbol Press
MAKE
Midwest Writing Center
Miss Nyet Publishing
New American Press
Orange Alert
Other Voices (OV) Books
Poetry
Quimby’s
Rose Metal Press
Solace in So Many Words
South Loop Review
Soup & Bread Cookbook
Spudnik Press
Switchback Books
TriQuarterly
LIVE SETS BY:
Mr. Mayor & the Highballers
Warm Bones (a new project by Russ Woods of Tiny Folk)
If Trees Could Write
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March 23, 2013
EAST BANK CLUB TRUNK SHOW IN PICTURES
The East bank Club trunk show is over and it was a great success!
Thank you everyone, members and visitors, for all your compliments about my work, it makes all the hard work so worthwhile to me.
To all who bought my creations, I hope you enjoy wearing them as much as I enjoyed making them!
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March 21, 2013
MISS NYET JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW AT EAST BANK CLUB CHICAGO THIS SATURDAY!
A CHICAGO AREA EVENT:
Delphine Pontvieux will be presenting her work at the trunk show for Miss Nyet Jewelry this Saturday, march 23rd, at the East Bank Club.
A veritable Chicago institution, with more than 10,000 members and 600 employees, East Bank Club is recognized as the country’s most gracious and dynamic fitness, sports and dining facility. Unparalleled in size, scope and range of services, the 450,000 square-foot East Bank Club has set the standard for first-class hospitality and excellence in the fitness industry. With its state-of-the-art equipment, astounding range of amenities and superior member relations, East Bank Club serves as a prototype for the creation and continuation of health clubs worldwide.
Where: The Pro Shop at East Bank club (you do not have to be a member to visit and shop at the Pro Shop)
East Bank Club
500 North Kingsbury Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
When: Saturday, March 23 from 9 am till 1 pm
We encourage you to share this post with all your Chicago Friends, and, more importantly, to come and say hi and to check out Delphine’s latest leather cuffs and nautical themed necklaces!
See you all there,
http://eastbankclub.com/amenities/pro-shop/special-events/
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February 27, 2013
INTRODUCING THE LION CUFF
Here is a new limited edition cuff for you, aptly called the Lion cuff.
Available with a brass strap buckle to fit most wrist sizes.
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February 25, 2013
INTRODUCING A NEW DESIGN: THE STAR NECKLACE
Following in the steps of THE SAILOR necklace/choker, comes its cousin, THE STAR.
Also made of parachute cord and fully adjustable, the STAR comes with a silver-plated sea star pendent that measures over two inches in diameter.
As for the silver-plated beads, which serve to adjust the size of the necklace, they come in the shapes of an open-mouthed fish, a cute little sea star or a seahorse.
Just like the Sailor, you can choose between a rainbow of colors, 33 in total.
But unlike the sailor, we do not recommend you get this necklace wet. Since it is plated in silver, getting it wet or in contact with certain chemicals could cause the silver to tarnish.
Create yours today!
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February 23, 2013
INTRODUCING A NEW DESIGN: THE SAILOR
Now there’s a truly original creation for you.
This necklace is called “the Sailor” because the pendant is a genuine stainless steel awning pulley, the kind that is found on sailing boats. The cord is made of parachute rope, which will not rot or get damaged when wet. Which means, you can go fishing, swim or dive in the ocean without ever needing to take it off.
Its length is fully adjustable, and can be worn as a necklace or as a choker.
Again, this is a unisex piece that will look equally attractive around the neck of a man or a woman, and is available in 33 colors.
All for a price less than…YO HO HO and a bottle of rum!
Sailing trip around the world not included.
This design flew off the hooks of our jewelry displays at Our World Underwater, (Scuba Diving’s biggest expo in the midwest), which just took place last week end.
And here’s a fun, yet, true, tidbit of info about the Sailor: we sold absolute equal amounts of them to women and men at the 3-day show, which makes this piece a winner in our quest for true unisex fashion!
Here is a picture of yours truly wearing the Sailor during the ‘Our World Underwater’ Expo:
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February 20, 2013
INTRODUCING THE LEATHER PIRATE’S FAKE TWIN
The Leather Pirate Wraparound needs no more introduction, other than the fact it now comes with a fine-looking strap buckle to fit every wrist size instead of the original snap closure (which required to be made to order, with an exact wrist size measurement).
You may not know it, but I am always welcoming and listening to your comments and feedback.
Some of you mentioned you loved the pirate coins, but wished there would be a more delicate version of it available.
This is how I came up with the leather pirate’s fake twin,the leather cord pirate, which is made with a thin leather cord (available in three awesome metallic colors,) instead of the original 1/2″ thick Latigo leather strip.
Judging by its success at the Our World Underwater salon, which just took place last week end, this bracelet looks like it has a bright future ahead!
The enticing price point also makes it a definite favorite as a thank-you gift or “just-because-you-mean-a-lot-to-me” gift for a family member, a great co-worker or BFF.
And because it adjusts with sliding knots, one size fits most wrists sizes! (if you are ordering for a very petite or a very large wrist, just let us know as you place your order and we will make adjustments accordingly to ensure a pleasing and attractive fit.)
From now on, ordering most of our bracelets and cuffs is a breeze, because they are sure to fit every wrist, male or female, every time.
So go ahead, pay our website a little visit today and discover the Leather Cord Pirate Bracelet.
February 18, 2013
OWU UPDATE AND RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Our World Underwater expo is now over. With an overall attendance of 10,000 + visitors over the weekend, it was once again a great success.
Miss Nyet was present at this year’s edition for the first time, and it proved to be a wonderful and rewarding experience. Not only everyone in the Diving community is a pleasure to work with, but, being a scuba instructor myself, it was a great opportunity to see old friends in the business again, as well as meeting new people from all over the world.
Here are a couple photos of the booth I shared with Windy City Divers, led by the best Capt’n you will ever find this side of Lake Michigan, Jim Gentile. If you are yet to discover the beauty of underwater wrecks around Chicago, be sure to check out his website at: http://www.windycitydiving.net. Also present at the booth was Richard E. Hyman, who came from Connecticut to present and sign copies of his book “Frogmen.” Richard is one of the few Americans who dove and worked with legendary Captain Cousteau aboard the Calypso, back in the 70s. Needless to say, it was an honor and a privilege to get to hear him talk to me about his adventures as underwater photographer! You can read more about him and his book here: www.richardehyman.com.
Many visitors stopped by the booth to look and buy our jewelry, as well as copies of my novel ETA-Estimated Time of Arrest.
The definite best sellers at the show turned out to be the sailor choker, which I am wearing around my neck in the photo below, the leather cord pirate bracelets and, of course, the now classic anchor bracelets. Check them out, they are all available to order through our website!
And last but not least, I am proud to announce the winner of our OWU raffle, R.Rumble from Dive News Network, who wins a Latigo leather anchor cuff!
Congratulations, you will receive your prize in the mail very soon!
February 13, 2013
MISS NYET GIVES BACK TO A GOOD CAUSE
Last week end was a weekend like no other on the slopes of Devil’s Head ski resort in Wisconsin: The American Blind Skiing Organization held its Annual fundraising, to raise the much-needed funds which allow the organization to operate.
ABSF is committed to serving visually impaired children & adults, giving them the opportunities and experiences that build confidence & independence that can last a lifetime. Please visit www.absf.org for more information.
With two days of skiing, and a special soiree on Saturday night with live music, appetizers, a raffle and a silent auction, a great time was had by all. Miss Nyet was a supporter, offering items for the silent auction.
We invite you to watch the the segment that aired on NBC15, to find out more about ABSF’s mission: WMTV – News-1
and to view the photos of the event here.
