Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Today's Nest SAKitToMe Giveaway!!!

EnviroTrend Bag Giveaway
SakitToMe Well, we are back to work today after a long holiday weekend. The past few days have been busy but fun. We did make sure to find some time for relaxing along the way. Hopefully you had an opportunity to recharge, too.
We are starting the week with a little fun. You will recall our Savour Spotlight last week on EnviroTrend USA. They are making terrific, reusable bags. Check out the post to see the specifics. This week we are partnering with the fine folks at EnviroTrend to bring you a giveaway!
The rules:
  • There are many ways to enter. Here they are:
  1. Post a comment here about which bag you like most.
  2. Post a comment on our Facebook page.
  3. Post a comment on Twitter using the #LoveLola hashtag.
  4. Refer your friends. For every new Facebook or Twitter follower you refer to Today’s Nest you will get one entry. They must mention you in their comments.
  • The winner may choose any SakitToMe bag from the EnviroTrend line up (excluding bamboo).
  • We will draw 3 winners randomly from all entries received.
  • The contest will end on Wednesday, July 14, 2011 at midnight CST.
  • The prizes will be shipped to US addresses only.
We look forward to your comments. Good luck!


http://www.todaysnest.com/todays-nest/2011/07/envirotrend-bag-giveaway.html

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

EnviroTrend USA featured on Today's Nest

Savour Spotlight: EnviroTrend
http://www.todaysnest.com/todays-nest/2011/06/savour-spotlight-envirotrend.html

It’s hard to believe that we met Vanessa Pennisi a year ago when EnviroTrend was just a budding brand out to rid the world of plastic bags one chic reusable at a time. We fell in love with them then and are even more in love with them now.

Vanessa is one busy lady... growing a business at a manageable pace and managing a family. In the last year EnviroTrend has exploded into the US market in retail stores in Texas, Georgia, California, Hawaii, Arizona, and Nevada. Soon they’ll be hitting stores to the north to include a fave, New York.

The bulk of EnviroTrend products are made from recyclable non-woven polypropylene, which makes them twice as nice for the environment. Bulky reusables can be just that, bulky... and they certainly can’t fit in your purse, handbag, or glove box. Their most popular line,SAKitToMe, is lightweight, washable and comes in its own pouch which does double duty as a cell phone holder while you are shopping and the convenient key holder keeps keys in place or clips your bag to your keys.

They have recently added Peony (pink SAKitToMe) and Orchid (blue SAKitToMe) to the Earth and Bloom line and the Giraffe (Elephant is retiring) to the kids SAKitToMe line. They’ve also added an ode to their native land called Austaliana. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped down under with the nature inspired designs representing native plants, Banksia, Wattle, Bottlebrush, Water Lily, Waratah, and Gum Nut.

This is, by far, the best compact, lightweight, reusable tote we have found to date. Beyond practicality, the designs are modern and stylish. Be sure to check out the bamboo line, too. Look for these bags at local retailers or find them online at www.envirotrendusa.com.

Monday, May 2, 2011

The Dallas Ultimate Women's Expo 2011



Join EnviroTrend USA at the
 The Dallas Ultimate Women's Expo
 
Saturday May 21 to Sunday May 22
at the Dallas Convention Center
 
Keynote Speaker Wynonna Judd, plus enjoy over 550 irresistible shopping booths, complimentary makeovers, massages and a weekend of rejuvenation and pampering.
 
Visit www.dallaswomensexpo.com for more information.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

WIN a SAKitToMe Bag

Send us a pic of yourself, a friend or family member using your favorite SAKitToMe bag with 25 words or less on how you’re helping to save the planet with EnviroTrend USA bags.

The most creative entry will win a SAKitToMe and your pic will be featured in our marketing.

Simply email your photo and blurb along with your details to sales@envirotrendusa.com by Friday 29th April 2011.


Good luck!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Meet EnviroTrend Malaysia



Meet husband and wife team, Gareth and Chin Chee, our Malaysian Distributor's.

Q1. How are you selling the bags?
The bags are currently available at five retail outlet/kiosks. They are all located in major shopping malls and popular shopping areas in Klang Valley.

Q2. What has been the customer feedback?
Our customers say the bags are very practical and they especially like the pouch on the SAKitToMe bags. They also buy bags for gifts.

Q3. What are your plans for this year?
We plan to expand to Northern Malaysia (Penang) and Singapore where there is a lot of awareness in using green reusable bags. We will take part in promotions and gift show/road shows to promote awareness of the brand and product.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

EnviroTrend USA at the Bellaire Arts Festival

Bellaire Art Festival - April 16, 2011

Step outside and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather with
EnviroTrend USA at the...

Bellaire Art Festival
April 16th 
9am to 5pm
Admission is FREE

Located:
Bellaire Town Square
7008 S. Rice Ave.
Bellaire TX 77401

This will be a great opportunity to snag a SAKitToMe 
before Easter and Mother's Day  
...not forgetting end of year Teacher's Gifts, Swim bags or Camp!

The Festival will be showcasing between 150-200 painters, potters, jewelry-makers, glass blowers, metalsmiths, clothing designers, and many other types of artists displayed in the esplanade.

There will also be lots of local cuisine to sink your teeth into.
Everything from corndogs to crawfish to kettle korn too!

Bring the kids and enjoy the petting zoo, face painting, bouncy castles,
children's art and much more.

Monday, March 21, 2011

Jetstar Magazine


Koala SAKitToMe


Delicious Magazine


Australiana Gumnut SAKitToMe


Saturday, March 19, 2011

SAK's for Kids

My three boys took their SAKitToMe bag to the pool each day during Spring Break.  SAKitToMe bags are perfect for carrying beach towels, change of clothes, snacks and toys.  At the end of each day, I would throw all their wet swimmers, towels and SAKitToMe bags in the washing machine...ready again for another day at the pool. 

T-Rex SAKitToMe

Elephant SAKitToMe

Whale SAKitToMe


Monday, March 14, 2011

Don't forget your SAK if you're going to Camp!

This little girl took her Cherry Blossom SAKitToMe to Camp.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Monogram it!

Our SAKitToMe bags Monogram beautifully. 
This is our SAKitToMe Earth Waves bags with a flip flop monogram.

Our Spring Thing Market booth




Spring Thing Market Fashionistas


A SAKitToMe Fan carrying a very stylish Wattle Australiana bag at the Spring Thing Market.

Another SAKitToMe Fan carrying our beautiful Gumnut Australiana bag.

Monday, February 28, 2011

Spring Thing Market

We are getting ready for the Spring Thing Market which starts tomorrow night at 5pm at Houston's Chapelwood United Methodist - 11140 Greenbay Houston, TX, 77024

Hours:
Preview Party Tues: 17:00 - 20:30
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thurs: 09:00 - 15:00

Stacey and I are especially exciting about officially launching our new Australiana SAKitToMe range. 

My favorite Australiana SAKitToMe is Waratah.  What's yours?


From left to right:  Banksia, Wattle, Bottlebrush, Water Lily, Gumnut, Waratah
 




  


Sunday, February 27, 2011

About Us

Our mission: To eradicate plastic bags in style!

We all have our favorite wardrobe staples - the little black dress, the tailored blazer, the great fitting pair of jeans, and now women all over America are coveting SAKitToMe , the ultimate eco-friendly compact bag which is the new must own, will use over and over, accessory.

In the U.S. alone, retailers give away over 100 billion plastic grocery bags annually, costing an estimated $4 billion - the impact? A legacy of irreversible damage to a resource we must fiercely protect - the environment. The bottom line? In the very near future your plastic bag habit could easily cost you hundreds of dollars a year.

Doing your part for the environment means thinking outside the bag, the plastic bag, and this season it’s all in the pouch. SAKitToMe is the brainchild of two Australian women who created an eco-hero on a key ring - the only bag for people on the go. Understanding that modern life can be hectic, the designers thoughtfully attached a storage pouch which converts to a mobile phone pocket and a key ring for SAKitToMe to be clipped to your keys so even the most eco-wise individual will never be caught without a reusable bag at the store again.

This ingenious little pouch is compact and stylish, comes in three collections (kid’s, earth & bloom, and bright & bold) totaling eighteen prints that hold up to 22 lbs each. And it’s not just for grocery shopping. The waterproof, durable bag can be used for swimming, sports, at the beach, picnics - a truly versatile bag.

SAKitToMe was designed by Australian owned business EnviroTrend who is on a mission to reduce unnecessary waste and spread the environmental message through creative design. US based business partners Vanessa Pennisi and Stacey Hamilton have now brought this successful Australian brand to the United States.

Recognizing shoppers should have more choices than the standard reusable bags at the grocery store, EnviroTrend is filling the gap in the market with a range of sturdy, practical bags featuring contemporary designs.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Spring Thing Market - Houston, Texas

Join us at the Spring Thing Market next week in Houston. 
We will be showing our entire range and launching our new
Australiana SAKitToMe designer bags.
Visit our website to preview all products http://www.envirotrendusa.com/