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		<title>Yumi Chen Launches Snowflake Heaven Jewelry and Accessories at Columbus Circle Holiday Market, NYC</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yumi Chen Designs presents the Snowflake Heaven collection of handmade jewelry and accessories at Columbus Circle Holiday Market in New York City, just in time for your holiday shopping! The exquisite Snowflake Heaven collection showcases Yumi Chen Designs’ trademark use of joyful sparkle and color, as featured in timeless handmade, silver snowflake necklaces made with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yumi Chen Designs presents the Snowflake Heaven collection of handmade jewelry and accessories at Columbus Circle Holiday Market in New York City, just in time for your holiday shopping!</p>
<p><img src="http://ww1.prweb.com/prfiles/2010/12/07/241645/J2109.jpg" alt="Snowflake" /></p>
<p>The exquisite Snowflake Heaven collection showcases Yumi Chen Designs’ trademark use of joyful sparkle and color, as featured in timeless handmade, silver snowflake necklaces made with periwinkle and clear Swarovski crystals. The collection also includes a range of pastel Swarovski crystal snowflakes on 14kt gold-filled chains.</p>
<p>The Snowflake Heaven collection also features cozy, warm scarves adorned with a crystal snowflake pin in eight gorgeous colors. Scarves come in rich hues of plum, red, teal green, on-trend shades of taupe, grey, brown, and grey, and classic black. All scarves come with a Yumi Chen Crystal Snowflake Pin to add sparkle and holiday cheer! The hypo-allergenic scarves are just perfect for everyone on your gift list, too.</p>
<p>Shop Yumi Chen at New York City’s annual Columbus Circle Holiday Market, located at West 60th Street and Central Park West, open now through December 24, 2010, everyday from 10am to 8pm.</p>
<p><strong>About Yumi Chen (NYC):</strong><br />
Handmade jewelry featuring colorful Venetian glass, Swarovski crystals, natural Jade, and Japanese Kimono Cloth beads. The iridescent sparkle, shimmer and glow of Yumi&#8217;s jewelry enlivens the spirit, promotes beauty in your soul, enhances your wardrobe and simply makes you smile!<br />
As seen in: New York Magazine, NBC&#8217;s Sunday Today in NY, ABC&#8217;s Eyewitness News, WB11 Morning News, STAR Magazine, Life &amp; Style Magazine, NY Post Newspaper, amNY Newspaper, Boston Globe, WWD.com, Dailycandy.com, Stylebakery.com, KristopherDukes.com, Shefinds.com and more!<br />
<a href="http://www.yumichen.com">http://www.yumichen.com</a></p>
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		<title>Wooden Artifacts from South Africa</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/07/05/wooden-artifacts-from-south-africa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:21:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yumi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Greenmarket Square in Cape Town, South Africa My friend was at the FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa and brought me back a variety of hand-carved wooden pendants. Made of &#8220;Iroko&#8221;, African teak wood and &#8220;African pearwood&#8221; these pendants feature traditional African tribal motifs. He found them while walking through the eclectic artist [...]]]></description>
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<p>Greenmarket Square in Cape Town, South Africa </p>
<p>My friend was at the FIFA World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa and brought me back a variety of hand-carved wooden pendants.  Made of &#8220;Iroko&#8221;, African teak wood and &#8220;African pearwood&#8221; these pendants feature traditional African tribal motifs. He found them while walking through the eclectic artist stalls at Greenmarket Square.  Greenmarket Square is known as the mecca of african arts and crafts set among a gorgeous backdrop of historic buildings and cobblestone streets.<br />
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<p>I&#8217;ve paired these wooden pendants with a .925 sterling silver chain that adjusts 16-18 inches.  Retail price is: $30.</p>
<p>Shop online at <a href="http://www.yumichen.com">http://www.yumichen.com</a></p>
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		<title>Greetings from Trinidad</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/05/20/greetings-from-trinidad/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:31:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thank you Karina for your thoughtful letter and pretty e-stationary!!! It&#8217;s soo nice to see my jewelry reaching Trinidad!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you Karina for your thoughtful letter and pretty e-stationary!!!  It&#8217;s soo nice to see my jewelry reaching Trinidad! </p>
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		<title>REFER A FRIEND &#8211; CASH BACK</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/25/refer-a-friend-cash-back/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:14:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yumi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[* Connect your friends and family with YUMI CHEN and receive cash back! * It&#8217;s Easy and FREE to join! * Receive 5% cash back on all orders that are processed through our online store at www.yumichen.com using a unique discount code provided to you at sign up. * Receive monthly member specials and bonuses! [...]]]></description>
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<p>* Connect your friends and family with YUMI CHEN and receive cash back!<br />
* It&#8217;s Easy and FREE to join!<br />
* Receive 5% cash back on all orders that are processed through our online store at www.yumichen.com using a unique discount code provided to you at sign up.<br />
* Receive monthly member specials and bonuses!<br />
* YUMI CHEN reserves the right to cancel this program at any time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.yumichen.com/friend.html">CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!!</a></p>
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		<title>Thank you Lori!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/23/thank-you-lori/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This wonderful email from a customer made my night and I wanted to share THANK YOU LORI!!!! &#8220;I received my repaired bracelet and am absolutely thrilled with the results. Thank you so much for your fantastic customer service! More companies should follow your example.&#8221; -Lori]]></description>
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<p>This wonderful email from a customer made my night and I wanted to share <img src='http://www.blog.yumichen.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  THANK YOU LORI!!!!</p>
<p><strong>&#8220;I received my repaired bracelet and am absolutely thrilled with the results. Thank you so much for your fantastic customer service! More companies should follow your example.&#8221;<br />
 -Lori</strong></p>
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		<title>FASHION SPOTLIGHT: Olympian &#8211; Michelle Kelly</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/19/fashion-spotlight-olympian-michelle-kelly/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Snowflakes</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/10/snowflakes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:33:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>A Celebration of Love: Venetian Glass Hearts</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/03/a-celebration-of-love-venetian-glass-hearts/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/03/a-celebration-of-love-venetian-glass-hearts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:23:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>yumi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out our special Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Collection! Take 50% off your online order by entering sweetheart at checkout!]]></description>
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<p>Check out our special <a href="http://shop.yumichen.com/hearts-c-58.html">Valentine&#8217;s Day Gift Collection</a>! Take 50% off your online order by entering <b>sweetheart</b> at checkout!</p>
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		<title>Yumi Chen Supports The American Red Cross</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/02/01/yumi-chen-supports-the-american-red-cross/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[February 2010 marks a new charity program initiative for Yumi Chen Designs! Every month, we will select a charity organization to highlight and support. This month, we have chosen to support The American Red Cross, the nation&#8217;s premier emergency organization. We will contribute 5% of our annual online sales to this wonderful organization!]]></description>
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<p>February 2010 marks a new charity program initiative for Yumi Chen Designs!  Every month, we will select a charity organization to highlight and support. </p>
<p>This month, we have chosen to support The American Red Cross, the nation&#8217;s premier emergency organization.  We will contribute 5% of our annual online sales to this wonderful organization!</p>
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		<title>YUMI CHEN returns to THE MARKET NYC!</title>
		<link>http://www.blog.yumichen.com/2010/01/19/yumi-chen-returns-to-the-market-nyc/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:30:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[January 16, 2010 by Raoul Calleja If you are you tired of watching Law &#038; Order reruns because The Market NYC has been closed the past two weekends, don&#8217;t despair.  The Market NYC will be reopening this weekend &#8211; Saturday, January 16th and  Sunday, the 17th.  Take all your holiday money (whatever is left) and [...]]]></description>
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<p>January 16, 2010<br />
by Raoul Calleja</p>
<p>If you are you tired of watching Law &#038; Order reruns because The Market NYC has been closed the past two weekends, don&#8217;t despair.  The Market NYC will be reopening this weekend &#8211; Saturday, January 16th and  Sunday, the 17th.  Take all your holiday money (whatever is left) and return all the H &#038; M and Gap crap and make your way down to the Market. You&#8217;ll find the best independent designers in New York City, from jewelry to handbags to t-shirts and winter coats.  Designers have also been waiting anxiously  to show off some of their newest creations for 2010.  Already known for its great prices (20% to 30% cheaper than regular retail), this weekend is also the a great time for bargains.  Many designers will be selling some overstock items leftover from the holiday season (think BIG $$ALE).  Come early for the best selection. </p>
<p>YUMI CHEN returns to The Market NYC every weekend (Sat &#038; Sun) with her Handmade Jewelry and Makeup!</p>
<p>Location: 268 Mulberry Street (between Houston and Prince St). <br />
Hrs: 11am &#8211; 7pm</p>
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