Candy Bouquet… Patricia Figurski (owner) and Brandon Schwabenbauer (manager) create unique, one-of-a-kind gifts that will make a lasting impression. With a large assortment of delicious candies and gourmet chocolates from around the world, the choices will surprise and delight the recipient.

Dash of Pizzazz… Bridget Allburn & Cherie Rouse offer unique jewelry, purses, purse organizers, and accessories to add a ‘dash of pizzazz’ to your wardrobe or for a special gift!

Delectabites… Kathy Fling specializes in homemade cookies, cakes, biscotti and other sweets… just right for your special occasions.  Kathy is showcasing cake petites this year as well as her "Biscotti of the Month" Club and gift certificates.

A Design by Lene… Lene Currie designs elegant precious and semi-precious gemstone jewelry that has been shown in galleries nationwide and in Europe.

Elizabeth Lee Black School of the Barber National Institute… Marci Smith, president of the Parent Group, will offer our "Angels in the Kitchen" cookbook, a diverse collection of 400 heavenly recipes.  It features angel artwork created by our students in an arts residency program.

Geary’s Studio 7 Gallery… Mary Kay Geary, a well-known Erie artist, is the owner of this contemporary gallery and her own working studio.  She offers artwork by local artists specializing in pastels, oils, watercolors, pottery, raku sculptures, jewelry and glass.    

The Gift Shop at 100 Barber Place features handcrafted Holiday wreaths, centerpieces, cards, ceramic giftware & gift bags all created by adults in our programs.  We offer some of the most unique gifts you will find locally, and all proceeds benefit program participants.

Ingenuity Creation… Pooja Mehta and Kiran Dubey bring a unique collection of designer clutches, artistic hand painted shawls, stoles and cell phone purses, with many of the clutch designs matching their shawl and stole collection.The designs are created by Pooja Mehta and are hand made by women in India.   For the women, most of whom are impoverished and struggling to care for themselves and their children, this work provides an invaluable source of income and pride.

Les Crago Jeweler… Robyn and Stephen Crago, donors of the 2011 premier prize, offer affordable fine and fashion jewelry, special orders and custom design. You will always be treated in a warm and friendly manner by our well-trained staff, providing "Quality Plus Value, Always" for 61 years. In addition, Robyn, owner of Salon Verde, will have a selection of organic hair care products onhand.

Sable Studios… Gretchen Gaede and Ruth Ann Raines portray original photographic images of Italy, Erie, Chautauqua etc. in the form of cards and prints.  They also specialize in unique canvas giclées and lampshades!

Silpada Designs… Gail Root is proud to come alongside the Barber Institute for the 9th annual Ladies Only Luncheon.  As in each of the last 8 years, 100% of profits will be donated.  Silpada is fine .925 Sterling Silver Jewelry with semi-precious gemstones, natural stones, and fresh water pearls. The line features stunning craftsmanship from around the world and each piece carries a lifetime guarantee against defect.

stART… steps toward Alternative Rehabilitative Training is the fine arts program of the Barber National Institute that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves and their capabilities through the creation of works of art under the supervision of Frank Fecko.

Tastefully Simple…Jennifer Rzodkiewicz (Rocky) wants you to get the food you love, and the time you deserve. That is why she offers a selection of convenient foods and gifts that are either "open and enjoy,” or easily prepared by adding one or two ingredients. Tastefully Simple is a partner to Share Our Strength, a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by 2015.

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A Design by Lene offered guests handmade jewelry, whether a gift for someone else or for themselves	Silpada Designs has been a vendor for nine years and donates 100% of profits to the Barber Institute
An array of colorful treats were offered from Candy Bouquet	Shoppers at Dash of Pizzazz
Les Crago Jeweler, Salon Verde, and Tastefully Simple were among the vendors at the Ladies Only Luncheon	Shopper looks over Geary's Studio 7 Gallery display
Sable Studios offers original photographic art to the guests of the Ladies Only Luncheon	Frank Fecko, fine arts director, shows shoppers art from Barber National Institute's stART program