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San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Mawamba Lodge and Rios Tropicales have team up to offer travelers a 5 day/4 night nature-adventure combo. Mawamba Lodge will pick clients up at their hotel in San Jose and take them by land and boat to the Tortuguero Canals. Surrounded by mirror glass-like rivers and canals, Tortuguero is a natural sanctuary for birds, monkeys, frogs, turtles, caimans and lizards, among many other animals in the area. Mawamba Lodge with its unique and privileged location, on a strip of land between the Caribbean Sea and Tortuguero canals, is the gateway to discover Tortuguero National Park and its surroundings. While there, nature lovers will enjoy bout tours through the canals, visit to Mawamba Park (Iguanas, Frogs & Butterflies), and the opportunity to experience the turtle nesting season from July to September.

After two nights exploring this natural wonderland, get ready for some serious adrenaline-filled fun rafting the Pacuare River with Rios Tropicales. This trip offers exceptional whitewater action, with two nights and an extra day at the unique and remote Rios Tropicales Lodge.

The Pacuare River is rated one of the top rivers in the world for a host of reasons. Paddlers get to explore the intimate nature of the rainforest from the river perspective. The warm water, cascading waterfalls, and opulently lush rainforest with its brilliantly colored plants, animals, and birds make this trip exquisite for everyones senses. Add in the exciting Class III-IV whitewater rapids and you have a tropical adventure packed with rich experiences that last long after their returned home. Rios Tropicales Lodge, complete with electricity and hot showers thanks to a hydro-powered generator system, is a model of eco-tourism and sustainable business practices. The Lodge invites adventurers to relax, explore, and enjoy Costa Ricas natural paradise. Its all quality time at its very best.

Refreshing and relaxing, exquisitely evergreen the Tortuguero canals is a must-see while in Costa Rica.

Mawamba Lodge, Tortuguero – Costa Rica. “A tropical lodge in the heartland of the rainforest”. Amidst this exotic spot, and whose front yard is the Tortuguero canals and its backyard the Caribbean Ocean, blends with the surrounding natural richness to welcome you in this tropical sanctuary that we call Tortuguero.

Rios Tropicales Lodge – Pacuare River, Costa Rica. If you close your eyes and imagine what a genuine Eco-Lodge deep in the rainforest could be like, you might think of beautiful tropical gardens framing native wood Lodge rooms, open air gathering pavilions with thatched roofs and comfortable hammocks swinging in a gentle breeze, ample viewing decks for watching the toucans fly overhead and the river dance along its rapids. Good imagination! This is exactly what you will experience at our Rios Tropicales Lodge.

Syosset, New York (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Community Advocates, a Long Island non-profit with a 40-year history as a catalyst for social justice and racial equity, particularly in housing, is giving a precedent-setting $ 25,000 grant to ERASE Racism in recognition of its remarkable accomplishments during its groundbreaking first decade.

Since 1972, Community Advocates has raised public awareness about inadequate resources and services, designed collaborative strategies and mobilized coordinated efforts to address unmet needs and combat inequities and injustices. Since 1986, Community Advocates has concentrated primarily on efforts to address homelessness and the lack of affordable housing on Long Island, especially for African Americans and Latinos.

In announcing the $ 25,000 grant, Community Advocates President and CEO, Marge Rogatz noted, In a relatively short time, ERASE Racism has become widely recognized as the anchor and change-agent concerning the policies and practices affecting equal access to non-discriminatory housing choices, community development, quality education and health throughout, and beyond, Long Island.

The grant coincides with the release of ERASE Racisms new report, Housing and Neighborhood Preferences of African Americans on Long Island. It also heralds the beginning of ERASE Racisms second decade, which will be celebrated on June 12th, from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Garden City Hotel. (For information, go to http://www.eraseracismny.org or call Sherley Cherenfant at ERASE Racism, 516-921-4863)

Encinitas, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Encinitas-based specialty travel company Global Basecamps introduced a fully customizable eco-friendly Morocco tour on Friday. Global Basecamps strives to create itineraries that give travelers a glimpse into the daily lives of the local people and highlight the unique culture of each region. Global Basecamps Eclectic Morocco Itinerary is designed to acquaint travellers with Moroccos varied landscapes and truly warm culture. The custom tour will take you from the famed city of Casablanca, through Fez, Rabat, and Meknes to Marrakesh. From the northern coast through the Sahara Desert and out again.

Travel from day to day can be a mix of by train or car, but this itinerary forgoes the speed of trains for the opportunity to appreciate the landscape. Morocco is a country that should be enjoyed like a glass of wine, not a shot of whiskey. The itinerary begins in Casablanca, but the famous city only acts as a gateway into the rest of the country. Travellers will pass through the capital city of Rabat on their way to Meknes. This is one of Moroccos lesser-visited imperial cities and features one of the countrys most impressive gateways, Bab Mansour. Options in this city include a private guided tour of its highlights or a cooking workshop. Thirty minutes outside of town are the Roman ruins of Volubilis and sacred town of Moulay Idriss. These two sites are evidence to the ancient and varied history of Morocco, and a forecast of what is to come on the tour. This day will end with arrival in Fez for the night.

Following is a full day in Fez. This is Moroccos oldest imperial city, and the cultural capital (if not the actual one) of the country. The day is spent with a private guide, exploring the Fez Medina. Medinas (markets) dot the countryside of Morocco, and when it comes to its bigger cities, they are less markets and more beehives of commerce, activities, and distractions. The private guide will not go unappreciated, as it is exceedingly easy to lose ones way within the maze of the medina. Cafes, mosques, covered booths, mules and donkeys, children and the smell of spices all begin to blend together in this uniquely Moroccan place.

The following day schedules a travel south to Erfoud via Ifrane and Midelt. This is the beginning of the Sahara Desert leg of the trip. Erfoud is an oasis in the largeness and its hotels and riads offer welcome respite from the heat most of the year. This city is exactly what one imagines when they think of a Saharan desert town. The adobe walls, the rooftop balconies and gardens, the long sunsets, all combine into a picturesque and ideal desert haven.

Day four brings the opportunity of a lifetime. Global Basecamps regional partners employ tour guides who openly welcome travellers into their homes for a meal and conversation. The Ziz Valley is the areas largest date production region, and the tour includes a walk through date palms and farms. The day must continue, and travellers will enjoy it on a camels back as they arrive at their campsite for one of their most memorable nights ever. The night will be spent under a starry sky in a Bedouin-style luxury tent.

The following days continue the journey out of the Sahara Desert through Rissani, the Dades Valley, Skoura and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. The Tiz n Tichka pass is the gateway out of the High Atlas Mountains down into Marrakesh.

Marrakesh itself is the tourism center of the country. If the High Atlas Mountains were the calm before the storm, Marrakesh is that storm. Activity does not begin to describe the movements, smells, sounds and varied souks of this city. Again a private guide is provided here to navigate the 9,000 alleyways, streets and side passages that make up this great city.

The advantages of travelling in small, Morocco ecotour groups number far beyond the health of our environment. Small groups give opportunities for smaller, locally owned boutique hotels to show off their hospitality to travellers. All of Global Basecamps itineraries strive to work exclusively with local partners who employ local workers and support local social programs. “We are so proud that our programs not only increase tourism to this beautiful country, but also positively impact the local culture of the region,” says Global Basecamps’ travel specialist Andres Zuleta. Every eco-tour organized this way also has the opportunity to help plant fruit and nut trees in the region either directly or indirectly through monetary donations, which boosts not only the health of the environment, but the economy of the smaller villages. The goal is always to have tourism positively impact the environment and culture of the region.

Global Basecamps is a specialty travel resource designed to simplify the process of researching and booking sustainable hotels, lodges and private tours worldwide. Allowing independent travelers to journey at their own pace and ensuring trip priorities are met while keeping maximum flexibility on the road, Global Basecamps truly makes exploration easy. Please visit http://www.globalbasecamps.com.

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Garden City, NY (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

The mobile revolution is rooted in speed and accessibility; the technology streamlines communication with an unprecedented efficiency and ease of use, democratizing accessibility at the touch of our fingertips.

When it cuts through yards of red tape and clears up the lines of communication between residents and their community leaders, mobile flexes its muscles with a power sure to resonate on a national, and ultimate global level.

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano was able to showcase mobile at its best by announcing the launch of Locality Medias Nassau Now, the Countys newest state-of-the-art mobile and web application to enhance and improve communication with constituents. The app reflects Locality Medias overarching mission statement: To provide local governments with the most advanced, easy-to-use technology tools to help continually improve the transparency, efficiency, and ultimately the health, safety, and welfare of the communities they serve. Indeed, Mangano has traversed bold, new horizons in a realm almost synonymous with arduous bureaucracy and mismanaged communication: government leaders, and the residents they represent.

The aptly titled Nassau Now places a premium on immediacy in a manner so tangible community residents have already realized striking benefits. In addition to being able to access a calendar of free concerts, holiday shows and firework displays, Nassau County residents have the added benefit of being able to receive up to the minute alert notifications relating to weather conditions and construction work zones based on their respective GPS location. App users are the first to learn about free programs and events happening throughout Nassau County, and a recent update even allows them to access latest press releases.

Perhaps most groundbreaking is the ability not only to receive information, but to also report now concerned citizens can take photos of concerns and report them directly to the department responsible. The onus of knowing which department within the correct municipality is no longer on the resident or the municipal employee. The Locality Media platform understands Nassau Countys responsibility matrix and automatically alerts the responsible departments for speedy resolution of issues. A broken streetlight, a cracked pavement, an abandoned vehicle. . .users can submit a complaint and make a formal request to the county clerk, Legislature and even the county executive in a matter of seconds. It has often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, affirms County Executive Mangano, And with Nassau Now, residents can quickly and easily express their concerns to Nassau County directly by sending a photo and description through the app.

The constituent engagement solution, Nassau Now, is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android platforms, Nassau Nows clear, easily navigable interface is an online and real-time application, providing a simple way for residents to use a smartphone or tablet to contact their representatives directly. Resident reviews on iTunes – Just got a weather alert about the snow storm and I have reported several issues, all of them resolved the next day already indicate an appreciation for its broad-based functionality: if you are a resident of a community, the app provides immediate and direct benefits. Even amongst the less tech-savvy, the immediacy and convenience of the information it can provide necessitates dipping a toe in a world they may have previously avoided. Free music on Spotify is a terrific bonus; an app allowing one to communicate safety and community issues with leaders and residents takes on a new dimension on par with emergency numbers, security alarms, and fire sprinklers.

There are gadgets, and then there is safety. The app grows up, and mobile is given a whole new set of wings.

Mangano is credited for leading the way, and intuitive reasoning leaves little doubt that what has been so good for the residents of Nassau County would follow suit in communities across the nation. Nassau Now, who is next?

Download the app here:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.localitymedia.nassaucounty

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nassau-county/id483608728?mt=8

(PRWEB UK) 29 March 2012

Flymo-Mowers (FM) are currently one of the leading online retailers for Flymo lawnmowers in the UK. After the website started up in 2011, there has been significant marketing and optimization employed on site and this has generated large amounts of traffic, causing its position in Google and other search engines to rise continually.

With continued success in the first quarter of 2012, Flymo-Mowers decided to extend the range of mowers on site with some new Flymo products. With the summer season quickly sneaking up on us, theres no doubt people will already have summer gardening equipment on their mind; and the boys & girls at FM are more than aware of this. As such, theyve been researching products over the last few months and analysing their own to see where they arent providing customers with enough choice; the result more mowers.

However, not everyone wants to fork out

Berwyn, PA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Worm condos. Terra Preta. Black Gold. Whatever its called, healthy soil is the most important tool in successful gardening.

With the new Soil Reef blend being launched this spring, gardeners can create a healthy, organic and permanent home for beneficial organisms living in the soil.

The new blend combines OMRI-listed compost and worm castings from Organic Mechanics

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

OurBoatHouse.com is kicking off spring by offering deep discounts on Eco-Friendly Slipcovered Furniture, Coastal Lighting and Nautical Garden Elements. On top of OurBoatHouse.coms Spring savings, slipcovered furniture shoppers who Like the OurBoatHouse Facebook page can get an additional $ 25 discount coupon on the spring savings beginning Thursday, March 29 thru Sunday April 1.

Slipcovered Furniture store bargain hunters can stay up-to-date on exclusive eco-friendly slipcovered furniture store savings by Liking OurBoatHouse.com on Facebook. For more information and updates about the OurBoatHouse.com Spring Sale fans should follow OurBoatHouse on Twitter. To shop new slipcovered furniture and other beautiful coastal slipcovered furniture, home design enthusiasts should visit the OurBoatHouse virtual showroom and picture gallery on Pinterest.

The Spring Sale on Eco-Friendly Slipcovered Furniture and Discount Coupon Giveaway is happening this Thursday thru Sunday only. So hurry in and visit OurBoatHouse.com and start saving on this weekend at OurBoatHouse.com.

Ourboathouse.com is a true find of a website developed specifically for coastal home owners looking for unique ideas and items to decorate their luxury ocean abodes or not. Our Boat House site is a vessel that shares special nautical finds which help homeowners and designers create a beach home style that is comfortable for the entire family – a place to enjoy life and to nourish the soul.

The philosophy of OurBoatHouse.com is to combine true nautical elements and a mix of styles, finishes and textures that all work together to create a unique coastal style. By adding pops of seaglass green, watery blues and sandy neutrals the relaxed feel of being by the water is created right at home. The current trend of washed reclaimed wood adds a casual beachside element that is best mixed with the classics of the rich woods, leathers and cottons. The mix of these elements creates a warm, welcoming and timeless home that is not trendy. Whatever the readers personal taste – from contemporary to transitional – the content will help capture the drama and mood of the sea and create a unique own sea-inspired escape.

OurBoatHouse.com prides itself on finding unique, coastal, comfortable and classic home furnishings that bring character, warmth and interest to the home and are practical and easy to live with. Our focus is on offering great pricing on a large variety of hard-to-find, unique coastal products. said Marcil. Residents throughout the United States can now have access to these unique, hard-to-find coastal home furnishings that typically are only found in large cities and quaint coastal towns.

The following are just a few of OurBoatHouse.com coastal home furnishing selections:

Slipcovered Furniture

OurBoatHouse.com specializes in coastal home furnishings with a classic view and offers two collections of Slipcovered Furniture The Oceanside and The Harborside which both have sophisticated styling and design which creates a warm, welcoming oasis of quiet and calm In order to help stimulate our economy, OurBoatHouse.com has committed to only offering Made in the USA Slipcovered Furniture, that is also manufactured in a manner simpatico with preserving our rich environment for future generations. Simply put, OurBoatHouse Slipcovered Furniture is a dream to own and live with and supports the economic recovery and environmental responsibility!

The collections include classic slipcovered sofas, sleepers, sectionals, chaises, chairs and ottomans that are down-filled and designed for extreme comfort and affordability. Relax with the Casual Coastal style of easy-care washable slipcovers in crisp cottons, natural linens, denim, hemp fabrics and more that are replaceable and made in the U.S.A. Love your life and express your Style with these Timeless Eco-Friendly Choices.

Nautical Lighting

Our Unique Coastal Style Lighting Collection from around the world is high quality and designed to complement your coastal style home and provide an historic beach home feel. Iron and rope chandeliers, copper fox lights, rustic lanterns with a time worn patina, rustic candle pendants, handmade sea shell chandeliers, authentic brass passageway lights, driftwood lamps, coral shell lamps, authentic brass dock and piling lights, USCG lights, plus much more

Coastal Style Accessories

OurBoatHouse.com offers a collection of accent pieces, accessories, wall hangings, trunks and benches that will add interest, texture, rustic warmth and time-worn imperfection that will turn your space into the perfect coastal paradise. Authentic nautical accessories and treasures from ships from around the world. Hard to find genuine nautical, maritime decor, collectibles and furnishings-sea glass floats, ship’s bells, portholes, diving helmets, bulkhead lights, brass binnacles, brass ship lights, passageway lights, fox lights, and so much more.

Customer service is of the utmost importance at OurBoatHouse.com. Each piece in our collection has been selected for uniqueness, quality, durability, and affordability. Orders are filled and shipped promptly in keeping with the companys commitment to complete customer satisfaction. Feedback is always welcome and responded to in a timely manner by a friendly, knowledgeable crew member.

Charles City, VA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

As one of the mildest winters on record eases out and warm spring days arrive, many pesky insects like ticks, mosquitoes, ants and termites are waking up from hibernation earlier than usual, and theyre hungry.

Briscoe White, owner and herb expert at The Growers Exchange, explains that this unseasonably warm weather has put us about two months ahead of the natural hibernation cycles for many local insects. We wont just see pests earlier this year, he warns. We most likely will see a boom in their populations as well.

Industry experts suggest that mosquitoes may increase by a generation or two this year, since they are mating earlier.

With the earlier influx of harmful pests, non-chemical precautions are a must to prevent them from infiltrating gardens, yards and homes. Here are some suggestions to have a mosquito free summer.

Usually grown by cat lovers, catnip is proven to be ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes and biting insects than the harsh commercial chemical DEET. According to the American Chemical Society, the active chemical in catnip, nepetalactone, that drives cats crazy also repels mosquitoes.

Plant regular catnip or lemon-scented catnip in full sun and keep it well pruned. Rub the leaves on clothing and skin as a protectant from biting insects.

Basil also keeps mosquitoes away, as well as repelling house flies, especially when planted near doorways. Whether in containers or mixed into flower beds, basil adds texture, beauty, fragrance, and most importantly a no fly zone to homes.

Both peppermint and spearmint are excellent deterrents to ants, flies and moths, but they can also keep lice and mice at bay as well. Planting either variety of mint around the foundation of a house makes a natural boundary that many pests won’t go near. Use it near windowsills or beneath sinks, to keep sneaky insects from coming in to visit.

Planting natural herbal defenses against pests eliminates the use of harmful toxins, improves the local ecology in gardens, and provides benefits of many plants that double as culinary, medicinal or aromatic herbs, says White.

Make sure to choose the safe, sustainable insect repellents this summer and think of the garden before reaching for the toxic spray!

The Growers Exchange is an online nursery specializing in an array of herbs, flowers and potted herb kits. With over 25 years of experience, this family farm has become the industry standard for herb growing and provides high quality, healthy plants and products shipped directly to your door. These plants have been featured on the Martha Stewart show, in movies and in many notable publications, and are grown naturally, without harsh chemicals.

Pleasanton, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Glogster EDU announces their partnership today with the Go Green Initiative (GGI) to launch the first annual International Go Green Glogster Earth Day contest. Students will be asked to investigate the sustainability of the food, water or energy system in their community and express their findings through videos, podcasts, blogs, music and photos compiled in a Glog (see http://www.edu.glogster.com).

Even after decades of environmental activism in this country, we still struggle to reliably deliver clean and safe water, food and energy to our nations children, says Jill Buck, founder of the Go Green Initiative. Its time to take a good hard look at the sustainability and success of the energy, water and food systems that serve our communities. Who better to bring this issue into focus than the children who will inherit these systems?

Prizes include an organic garden to a winning school; a full-service, all organic BBQ for a winning class; four (4) five-hundred dollar and five (5) one-hundred dollar cash prizes to winning students; and a wide array of environmentally-themed items such as DVDs, t-shirts and stainless steel water bottles.

“This is our first contest on Glogster EDU, and we’re very excited to partner up with GGI, says Patrik Prepsl, Co-founder and Vice President of Product Development, Glogster EDU. Their mission of conservation and sustainability truly aligns with our online platform. We see more and more schools going paperless through the help of our creative Glog platform.”

The Go Green Glogster Earth Day contest runs until Earth Day, April 22, 2012. For more information on entering, visit http://edu.glogster.com/contest/Go-Green-Initiative-Earth-Day-Contest/.

About the Go Green Initiative (GGI):

The Go Green Initiative is the global leader in fully comprehensive environmental action plans for schools, businesses, organizations and homes. By promoting environmental stewardship on campuses from preschools through universities, the GGI works to involve families, businesses and local governments in the common goal of protecting human health through environmental stewardship. Since its inception in July 2002, the Go Green Initiative has been endorsed by the National School Boards Association, National Recycling Coalition, adopted by nine State PTA Boards, implemented in all 50 U.S. states, 71 countries and on 5 continents. The Go Green Initiative has kept more than ten million pounds of recyclables out of the worlds landfills, conserved 25.7 million gallons of water; reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3,800 metric tons; conserved 34,500 barrels of oil; and saved over 67 billion BTUs of energy. These accomplishments were achieved voluntarily, with no mandates or legislation, showing that going green is practical and simply makes sense. There are currently over 2.5 million students and teachers in registered Go Green schools.

More information is available online at http:// http://www.GoGreenInitiative.org.

About Glogster EDU:

Glogster EDU is the leading global education platform for the creative expression of knowledge and skills in the classroom and beyond. We empower educators and students with the technology to create Glogs online multimedia posters with text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, drawings, data attachments and more. Our project-based learning platform brings creativity and excitement to the learning process for teachers, students, and parents. Learn more about Glogster EDU at http://edu.glogster.com.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2012

LimogesBoxCollector.com is proud to offer a fantastic selection of Dog and Cat French porcelain Limoges boxes to delight pet owners and gift buyers. The Collection features hand-made and hand-painted dog and cat hinged French porcelain boxes with magnificent detailing to delight any animal lover.

Those who enjoy unique gifts will find Limoges boxes an ideal present that will be cherished and collected by the recipient. Animal Limoges boxes are made in a variety of whimsical as well as realistic shapes to appeal to every taste. Any pet owner would appreciate a luxury gift that represents their furry friends.

French Limoges boxes are wonderful keepsakes and are loved and collected worldwide. The history of Limoges boxes goes back to the time of Louis XVI, when Limoges boxes were used as snuff boxes. As the popularity of Limoges boxes grew, the style of these ornate hand-painted porcelain boxes evolved. French artisans began to create various shapes in numerous themes, including a variety of animal shapes.

Today, Limoges artisans create fantastic animal Limoges boxes, including shapes that represent various dog breeds such as Scotties, Labradors, Westie, Beagle Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, Boston Terrier, etc. Cat lovers can also find a variety of Cat and Kitten Limoges boxes in a variety of colors and styles.

LimogesBoxCollector.com offers an extensive selection of every style of Limoges boxes. LimogesBoxCollector.com is also proud to be the exclusive authorized dealer and distributor of Beauchamp Limoges boxes, a magnificent line of luxury, hand-painted French Limoges boxes of the highest caliber. The Beauchamp Limoges Collection offers superior artistry and exquisite styles of hand-painted French porcelain boxes including a large selection of animal and pet Limoges boxes. Each Limoges box is made entirely by hand, from pouring the porcelain paste into the mold, firing, hand-painting and metal hinges. Each and every Limoges box is crafted by Beauchamps select master artists in Limoges, France. Every Limoges box bears the insignia of the artists as well as the designation Peint Main signifying that the Limoges box is painted by hand and Limoges, France as a guarantee of the Limoges being manufactured in the Limoges region of France.

LimogesBoxCollector.com offers a very large selection of Limoges boxes in every category and theme for every taste and budget. Special occasions such as birth of a baby, birthday, anniversary, wedding, holidays, graduation, vacation, etc. as well as any special interest such as music, art, gardening, sewing and so much more can be memorialized by a Limoges box. Animal lovers can find a fantastic selection of the Dog and Cat Limoges boxes as well as a variety of other animals.

For those who want to collect extra special pieces, the fantastic selection of Limoges boxes offered by LimogesBoxCollector.com includes a great collection of Retired, Hard-to-Find and Rare Limoges boxes that are no longer produced and thus are very valuable and greatly sought-after.

Especially of interest to avid Disney collectors is LimogesBoxCollector.coms large selection of Rare and Retired Walt Disney Limoges boxes by Artoria Limoges. LimogesBoxCollector.com is the only website offering these highly-sought-after pieces which include Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and other beloved Disney characters.

LimogesBoxCollector.com continually adds new and original designs of Limoges boxes as well as retired and hard-to-find pieces in various themes. With every visit, customers always find a variety of new-arrivals to choose from and to enhance their collection.