http://www.ifonlyalaska.com Simple luxuries with Alaskan charm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:50:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en  An If Only...Signature Event!  Party down with us as we celebrate our Gold Status with Vera Bradley.  Register to win Vera Bradley products and enjoy festive refreshments.  Bring in your gently used Vera for our donation to the Fairbanks Job Center and receive a $5.00 coupon for use on your ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/03/first-friday-event-18/ Sweets for the Sweet!  During the month of March, show your Super Special token to a sales associate when you make a purchase and receive a complimentary Celtic Sea Salt Caramel.  They are as fresh as homemade and will melt in your mouth! http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/03/march-2/  Join us First Friday for live folk music performed by singer/songwriter Susan Grace.  Susan sings many of our favorite songs from traditional tunes and folk revival classics to her own compositions.  Her latest CD, Come Into The Light, was released in February, and contains songs of gratitude and joy.     CDs  are ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/first-friday-event-17/ Sarah designs her cheesetrays in her studio right here in Fairbanks.  Multi-colored and full of fun, these trays are as functional as they are beautiful.  They come accompanied by a pate knife, all ready for some nice French Brie or Cabot Vermont Private Reserve! http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/glass-cheesetrays-by-sarah-holm/  I'm tickled pink over this year's Yukon Quest.  You all know Hans Gatt broke the record and finished the race in just 9 days and 26 minutes.  Odd thing is, what were the chances that two other mushers would also break the finish record?  And what about a 1,000 mile ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/spring-fling/  The Sun & Sand Collection has you resort-ready.  The small Birdie Wallet is big on organization with nine card slots, a billfold and an ID window, plus a gusseted zip pocket.  The Boardwalk Handheld  styles you with a vintage 40s cut out handle  that's totally up to date!  The Sunset Clutch ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/vera-bradley-collections-for-spring-2010/ 10 February 2010 Whew!  Can you imagine driving a dog team almost 400 miles in three days?  That is some fast driving!  I'm dancing with glee that no one has scratched yet, and even though some teams have dropped dogs, it's on toward the next check point for all 24 teams.  ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/some-fast-race/  Come by this month to see the fine selection of pens we have on sale for 40% off!  An entire cabinet of savings awaits you; selections include ballpoints, roller balls, and fountain pens by Aurora, Monteverde, Libelle, and Delta.  Passing savings along to you allows us to create room to ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/fabulous-february-pen-sale/ 5 February 2010 Tomorrow is the start of the Yukon Quest!  Don't miss joining me downtown to wish the mushers well as they begin their long journey.  As you can see by the photo on my photo page, we had more snow for this race two years ago when it ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/mush-on/  Poppy Fields, inspired by a classic 1940s dress, is a profusion of poppies and wildflowers in tomato red, grass green, dusty blue and soft pink.  The background is deep black.  Poppy Fields is a bright, bold statement!   Loves Me screams 60s in a navy, pink and white color scheme.  A punch ... http://www.ifonlyalaska.com/2010/02/vera-bradley-spring-signature-collection/