Monday, April 5, 2010

Music to Soothe the Soul



Music Professor Marilynn Mair—RWU's own First Lady of the American Mandolin—has donated several CDs. Stop by when Rendezvous for Haiti pops-up on campus and find just the right one for you. Thank you, Professor Mair!

Gifts from the Sea



Melonie Massa takes gifts from the sea (shells, starfish, sea urchins) and marries them with Swarovski crystals and other beads to make these Mermaid's Baubles. You can see more of her work by visiting her on Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mermaidsbaubles). Thank you, Melonie!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Crystals, Pearls and a Secret



This dazzling piece of jewelry, made by faculty member Margaret Case, is more than just a pretty face. It features olivine Swarovski crystals, Swarovski pearls, sterling silver rondels, and jet black magnets. The magnets let you to wear the piece as a bracelet, a necklace, a choker, or an anklet. Let your imagination soar. Thank you, Professor Case!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Solstice Soapworks


Karen Johnson, senior academic advisor with the University Advising Center, makes these all-natural, earth-friendly soaps. Pamper yourself AND be kind to the planet. Many different soaps and scents to choose from among. Thank you, Karen!

Hats for Haiti


Rosa Ignacio of Bon Appetit (our campus dining services provider) knits these warm and wonderful hats. One can be yours for only $10. Thank you, Rosa! [Please note that this is not a picture of one of Rosa's hats. A picture is coming soon.]

Beads by Brittany


Senior marketing major Brittany Saucier has donated some of her hand-made jewelry to the Rendezvous for Haiti effort. You can visit her website here (http://beadsbybrittany.net). Thank you, Brittany!

Bracelets with Bling!



Jiani Jiang, a member of the Rendezvous for Haiti student group, has donated some of her cell phone charms and bracelets. Aren't these great?