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Launch of the Vera Bradley Spring Signature Collection

martha — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:27:43 +0000

On January 19th you can color your world with spring fabrics. Come by the store and see the new Vera Bradley colors and styles for yourself. Ellie Blue, Camellia, and Rosy Posies are featured in our vignettes, but don’t slight Island Blooms just because it’s 30 below! You can take these delicious colors with you to Hawaii or just pack them in your car to thaw out your trip to Fred Meyer. We have fabulous new styles for you in both the new colors and ones we’re fond of from the past.

Spring 2012 Vera Bradley Signature Collection

martha — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:11:46 +0000

Four new colors will catapult you into spring this season. Ellie Blue will have you dreaming of a marketplace in India in no time! Sense excitement all around you; finger the lush textiles with their rich colors. It is an Eastern-inspired paisley motif in shades of indigo blue, and golden saffron accented with papyrus white and a touch of blue-gray. Watch out for the elephants marching along the border! They add whimsy and fun in the midst of all that bold color. Ellie Blue is radiant and cheerful.

Rosy Posies is an eye-catching combination of petite paisleys and oversized florals. It appears as if it sprang full blown from a greenhouse full of geraniums. Layers of colors from burgundy to berry, coral to cream and lemon drop set a positive tone to this fabric. Rosy Posies is complex and dimensional-delightful paired with khaki or navy.

Camellia evokes the romance of a 19th century garden. Warm shades of graphite gray, dusty taupe and soft white harmonize with the large energetic camellia blossoms. Camellia is elegant and shares the ambiance of graceful movement. Think gospel music; Camellia is a refined nod to a soulful journey.

Island Blooms will take you to paradise with its oversized white blossoms. Very stylized and tribal inspired, it is reminiscent of Gauguin’s Tahitian paintings with its aquatic hues and tropical chartreuse foliage. The interior pattern is contemporary, an artistic compliment to the outside fabric.

The Spring Collection is bursting with useful, technology related accessories such as the Tune In, Phone Case, Stay Tuned, and Phone Wristlet. New this season is the Laptop Travel Tote which is checkpoint friendly, the Essentials Cosmetic, Wristlet, Brush & Pencil, Strap Wallet, and a great new purse, Laura, and a redesigned Bowler.

First Friday Event

martha — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:17:42 +0000

Join us for Patricia Carlson’s debut of her 2011 fall scarf collection. New colors await you! Also, you’ll not want to miss her jewelry which will be on display and available for purchase. Patricia will be our guest for the evening, so come by and say hello!

Gently Used Vera Bradley Collection

martha — Tue, 24 May 2011 23:06:36 +0000

Bring in your gently used Vera Bradley for our annual donation to the Fairbanks Job Center. With your donation you’ll receive a $5.00 coupon good toward your next Vera Bradley purchase plus you can sign up for our fabulous drawing. One lucky donor will receive a $100.00 Vera Bradley gift certificate to use at If Only…a fine store.

Through your contribution of a gently used Vera Bradley handbag or accessory, a woman can carry a Vera Bradley purse on her first day at a new job. It’s a great way to organize your closet AND assist a woman in Fairbanks to put her best foot forward! We’re collecting through the end of May, so get your donation together and bring it in!

Rwandan Baskets

martha — Thu, 12 May 2011 00:30:28 +0000

Handwoven baskets are made from materials indigenous to Rwanda, such as sisal fibers and sweetgrass and dyed with natural plant pigments and organic commercial dyes. These baskets incorporate designs that range from centuries old to modern inspiration and are made by women who work in 52 cooperatives around the country. The company has applied for its fair trade license and follows fair trade practices.

Fair Trade Fiber Ornaments and Nativity Sets

martha — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 00:09:14 +0000

Women in Kyrgyzstan make felt, then fashion unique holiday ornaments and nativity sets. We have ornaments ranging from birds, reindeer, and donkeys to whimiscal monkeys. Each figure in the small and large nativity sets is made entirely by hand and is unique in and of itself. Both nativities come in a hand felted bowl that can also be used as the manger backdrop.

November 2010

martha — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:02:07 +0000

Gobble This Up! Show your token or let a Sales Associate know you are a Super Special Customer at the time you make a purchase. You will receive a Vera Bradley Little Kiss purse. Inside you will find a treasure! Each purse contains a Gift Certificate for $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 or $20.00 good toward a follow-up purchase during the month of November. The gift certificate is not transferrable to anyone else.

Taking the Light First Friday Event

martha — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:42:38 +0000

Meet featured artist Patricia Carlson as she debuts her fall collection of gorgeous overdyed velvet scarves. Patricia can explain her process and you can choose from a large selection of new scarves she’s produced especially for this event. We’ll have refreshments and a door prize drawing as well, so be sure to stop by.

First Friday Event

martha — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:50:13 +0000

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 2nd annual donation to the Fairbanks Job Center and receive a $5.00 coupon for use on your next Vera purchase at If Only. We’ll be collecting gently used Vera Friday night during the event as well as all day Saturday.

First Friday Event

martha — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:54:35 +0000

Join us for a very special First Friday as we feature two talented women. Pauline Lian will be with us as our guest artist. She’ll have her flower presses with her as well as limited edition and one-of-a-kind pressed botanicals. So be sure to come by to see what’s new for fall and winter from her Iceworm Studio.

A trunk show will kick off our seasonal collection of designs by Betsy Balch. She’s sending up a wonderful array of scarves in luxurious colors and fabrics from her studio in Washington specifically for this event. Our staff will model her wearable art throughout the evening, so don’t miss this opportunity to choose your special wrap for the winter from this show! Refreshments will feature foods from our 2009 Specialty Food Selection, and we’ll have a door prize drawing.