Cleveland International Film Festival

Winter is slowly coming to a close, and in Cleveland, Ohio that means that the Cleveland International Film Festival will be here soon. The film festival program books are out and available for you to peruse right now, so that you can get your program lined up in advance.

This festival is a unique opportunity for Clevelanders to see films that they cannot see any other time of the year. We also get lots of visitors from all over the world, filmmakers, and filmgoers to see the films.

During this time, Lake Erie Artists Gallery and Northcoast Promotions will be sponsoring the Tower City Arts Festival. Local artists will be displaying their wares during both weekends of the film festival.

Have You Checked Out Our Ebay Store?

Lake Erie Artists Gallery has a brand new Ebay store full of all kinds of framed art prints and sports prints. These are a really good deal and you can have the in your house in two weeks.

We are adding items to the store just about daily so it makes sense to check every couple of days. My current favorites are the Dogs Playing Poker series of prints, but I keep changing my mind.

Here is the link to the main page of the Ebay store.

The Funniest Valentine's Gift Ever

Okay, I just think this is the funniest Valentine's Gift ever! And who doesn't need some love potion from time to time.
I am definitely getting my hands on some of this.
I have my eye on someone. . .

Need Kids' Gifts for Valentine's Day?

The Oriental Trading Company is a great place for holiday treats and decorations, birthday party supplies, and fun Valentine and St. Patrick's Day decorations. Click the link above for great kid gifts, and gift ideas.

Electronics for Valentine's Day?

Okay, I don't know about you, but I would really like to get one of these for Valentine's Day. Never enough gadgets, I say. And they don't die like flowers.

Here is the information on it:
Simply plug the Drone into the USB port of your computer, and it will immediately connect with your Bluetooth headset or headphones to provide streaming music and voice over a 100 meter (328ft) range. There is no software to install because the Drone has on-board software which communicates with your headset. The computer sees the Drone as a USB speaker and simply routes the audio automatically. When a Skype call comes in, Drone switches over to the call automatically. When used with the Callpod Dragon headset you can enjoy the full 100 meter range. Supports A2DP (Stereo) Bluetooth profile.
Pretty cool, huh? Click the banner above for more info.

Unique Valentine's Day Cards and Gifts at Zazzle

Snowy Owl by Paula Atwell by lakeerieartists
Create your own Neck tie On Zazzle
More Owls Ties

Looking for unique, artist designed cards and gifts that can ship directly to loved ones out-of-town for Valentine's Day? If you are, Zazzle is the perfect place to look. Zazzle is full of artist created items like mugs, t-shirts, cards, stickers, and more that can be purchased one at a time because they are print-on-demand. There is still plenty of time to order these products before Valetine's Day. Lake Erie Artists Gallery has a Zazzle shop, and if you can't find something there, then browse the huge selection of other items.

Cool Rock n' Roll Gear for Valentine's Day

Are you into Rock n' Roll? Pretty much everyone from my generation is, and just about everyone else I know. Well, if you know someone who has a favorite band, or collects memorabilia, follow these links to Wolfgang's Vault, which is a really cool place to find backstage passes, t-shirts, photography, and more from just about any band you can think of. Prices range from under $10 and up depending on what you are looking for. Wouldn't it be cool to give your favorite Rolling Stones fan this jacket? What a great Valentine's Day gift. (And it's not hearts and flowers.)

Early Friday Morning A Week Before Valentine's Day

Sasaki giftware is now on sale. Shop Mikasa, today.
Valentine's Day is a week from tomorrow. Wow! That is coming soon. In today's economy, many people are looking for meaningful, but inexpensive gifts for their husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends.
So for the next week, I will be providing you with gift ideas as I continue to get ready for the unveiling of our new website.
The gorgeous glassware above is the perfect gift for your Mother's house for Valentine's Day. All of them are on sale right now at Mikasa, and if you use the link provided, Lake Erie Artists Gallery will get a small royalty. Don't feel pressured into buying this particular piece. Anything you buy from the Mikasa site through this link will give us a royalty.
Just a reminder that all jewelry items in our gallery are 20% off between now and February 16, so if you want to stop in the store to pick one up we have a beautiful selection.
Trollbeads can not be discounted, so we are offering a beautiful free silk pouch with any Trollbeads purchase while they last.
As to the website, it is looking better and better. Keep checking Lakeeerieartists.com! It will be up any day now.
Here are some more Valentine's Day ideas.

Just About Ready to Launch Our New Site

We are just about ready to launch our new site. I am working on it furiously. Waiting for a test of the merchant process, and uploading lots of items. It is so cool and easy to use. Can't wait to get it up.

Artists will be able to have so many more items listed and it is so much easier for me to upload items. Hoping to have it done tomorrow, but it may take until Monday for Intersoft Group to get it running. So take a look at the old site now, because it will soon be gone. . .

Vera Bradley for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is only two weeks away, have you found something special to make your loved ones know you are thinking of them?

This lovely Mod Floral Pink Sherry bag by Vera Bradley Designs is definitely a gift to consider. Here is the description:

Mod Floral Pink Sherry
Logo grommet details with fabric ties on each end give this bag its easy-going style. The magnetic closure makes it a snap to open and close. Two inside slip pockets and a removable base keep everything organized and in reach.(not available in the store-through this link only)

Vera Bradley Designs is synonomous with quality. Here is what they say about themselves,"Guided by our founders, Patricia R. Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Vera Bradley has earned a reputation as a leader in the gift industry. Creating stylish quilted cotton handbags, accessories and travel items, the company combines smart product designs with distinctive and colorful fabrics and trims.

For more than twenty years, Vera Bradley has had a loyal following of customers who not only look forward to our lovely new fabrics and styles that are introduced each season, but who also appreciate the function and quality that is synonymous with our name."

For more Valentine's Day gift ideas, visit My Funny Valentine.