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Our client desired a promotional golf umbrella sporting their
company logo. We designed an automatic windproof pongee umbrella
with durable fiberglass ribs and shaft. On two panels we prominently
displayed the client's logo. Our umbrellas generated almost as much
excitement as a hole in one! |
| An upscale beauty salon
sought a unique presentation for their gift certificates. We
designed a round tin embossed with their logo and for the
finishing touch developed a silver gift card, elastic loop and
red spree. Now the gift certificates reflect the salon's
talent for flair and style. |
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A client who sells make-up was seeking a customer Christmas present.
We designed a nylon twill cosmetic bag with a leather zipper pull.
The client's logo sits on a metal triangle atop a genuine leather
patch. Santa Claus could not have done better. Our gifts were
Christmas favorites. |
| Designed for the 100th anniversary of the Whitney National Bank. To celebrate the event, the Whitney wanted to present their customers with a gift of appreciation. The ceramic bank is a replica of the signature
clocks that adorn every Whitney Bank Building.
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Created for Merrill Lynch Realty agents who needed thank you gifts to give to their clients upon purchasing or selling homes. The planter and mug were created from Merrill Lynch's design. The company logo and slogan were imprinted on the backside of both items.
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Designed for sale in the museum gift shop of the historical New Orleans landmark, the Cabildo. The bank is an exact replica of the Cabildo building, which houses the Louisiana State Museum. |
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When the Jackson Brewery building, home of Jax beer, was converted into a specialty marketplace in 1982, the developers wanted an opening celebration gift for V.I.P.s. Using only photographs, a ceramic canister
duplicating the building was created.
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Inspired by Longue Vue's collection of Staffordshire house banks, a unique reproduction of the Edgar B. Stern home was made. This reproduction takes it facades from the original architectural
renderings of this grand city estate. This bank was sold exclusively in the Longue
Vue gift shop.
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This set of coffee mugs depicting four New Orleans scenes was developed from original artwork by artist Hugh Ricks. The mugs were individually packaged in boxes illustrating the enclosed scene and
were sold in every major gift shop as high quality souvenirs. |
| Seeking a quality souvenir to sell in their gift shop, the Creole Queen, a paddlewheel excursion boat, ordered coffee mugs. The design depicts a colorful scene of the boat sailing down the Mississippi River. The
backside of the gift box presents the paddlewheeler's history and advertises its cruises.
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The Versailles coffee mug was created to commemorate the Louis XIV Sun King Exhibit at the New Orleans Museum of Art. The mugs were sold to visitors through the museum gift shop.
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| A unique bank designed for purchase by passengers of the Mississippi Queen as a memento of their nostalgic week on the steamboat.
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This Creole Queen bank was commissioned by the New Orleans Hilton upon its opening. Since the site of the hotel overlooks the Mississippi River and the passing of the Creole Queen, this ceramic bank was a delightful
keepsake for hotel guests. |
| In 1983 Vieux Carre Creations desired a popular souvenir bank design. Thus, the New Orleans Streetcar Bank clanked into production and tracked its way into gift shops throughout the city. |
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During the time of the 1984 World's Fair, Blaine Kern, the famous Mardi Gras float designer, wanted a commemorative item to be sold at the locale of his float display and tourist attraction, Mardi Gras World.
Naturally, a Rex parade King's float bank was the royal choice.
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| This charming trivet was created from original southern folk artwork by Beatrice M. Smith. This decorative and heat-proof ceramic tile can be used as a wall hanging or hot plate.
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Another souvenir trivet depicts a notable New Orleans landmark, the St. Louis Cathedral. The original artwork is by artist Hugh Ricks.
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| To provide Hawaiian keepsakes for vacationers at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki, specialty drink mugs were produced. These delightful ceramic mugs, depicting a hand-painted reproduction of the hotel, are sold
with tropical drinks in bars and restaurants. |
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Designed for H20 Salon and Spa. The
salon sought a take-home treat for their clients that
advertised their logo. We created these special pedicure
slippers with the H20 logo to pamper their patrons.
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