“This October has 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays all in one month. It happens only once in 823 years.”

That has been circling the information super highway like crazy.  However, there’s lots of people that say it’s false, and are arguing that it does in fact happen more often than every 823 years.  Well, I say “who cares” it’s a reason to celebrate with a HUGE SALE!     One thing’s for sure, there are only a few months with 5 Saturdays in a year, and we always honor the day with…  20% OFF anything you can fit in our designated pink Point of Origin bag!  

 We have also been slashing prices on 100′s of items.  Handbags by Lindsay Phillips, All About Athlete Tees, Mud Pie clutches and apparel, Jewelry,  Halloween Merchandise, and soooo much more!   And there’s still time to save on your Holiday Cards!

So much to do this weekend.  Stop by Saturday 10-5  or Sunday 12-5   We will be here to help you find the perfect purchase!

It’s not a secret that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Trollbeads.

With the new Trollbeads release of the Autumn, 2010 beads there were 3 new stone Trollbeads added to the “Precious Stone” category. One of my favorite additions is the Tiger’s Eye.

Tiger’s eye (also called Tigers eye or Tiger eye) is a chatoyant gemstone that is usually a metamorphic rock that is a golden to red-brown color, with a silky luster.   Metamorphic rock is the result of the geological transformation of an existing rock type. “Metamorphic” means a changing in form. While deep in the earth’s crust the existing heat, pressure and chemical changes all contributed to the metamorphism.  Through millions of years of erosion and layers of uplifts the rocks are eventually.  Tiger’s Eye has beautiful lateral striations and depending on how the stone is finished, it can look like miniature landscapes.

Many legends say wearing tiger’s eye is beneficial for health and spiritual well being. Tigers Eye is also believed to be great for business and that it helps achieve clarity of thought. One Tiger Eye meaning assures the correct use of power, courage, grace and the ability to see clearly and without illusion.  All of which clears the way before you to allow your success to enter your life.

Another Tiger Eye meaning creates harmony in your life and is especially suited for anyone seeking peace and calm in their life. Does your mind flit from one thought to another, making it hard to concentrate, impossible to meditate? You should use Tiger Eye to ground yourself because Its presence stills the mind and helps you move deeper into meditation and into being a more calm person.

“Wow!” I say…those two meanings are speak to me.  I may have to make an entire bracelet of ALL Tiger Eye beads!

There are 3 new Precious Stone beads in the Autumn release.  Golden quartz, which is faceted and will give texture, warmth and  sparkle to your jewelry designs.  Chalcedony and Tigers Eye is in the smooth stone finish and the same size as the smooth version of the Rose Quartz bead.  All three new stone Trollbeads are such great additions to the Precious Stone group which like so many other reasons, places Trollbeads so far above any of the competing bead lines.

See these and even more fabulous beads at our

Trollbeads Trunk Show  – November 4th – 7th

We had a successful night supporting LT Crisis Ministries Food Bank.  Thank you to all who came out to support our local food bank, who helps put food in the tummys of our neighbors in need.     We raised $200 in cash donations, which will buy fresh eggs, milk and veggies.  And we will be giving almost 2 grocery carts full of non-perishable goods.   Our hearts are warmed with the love our community has  for our neighbors.   It’s just amazing!!!

Did you miss our event?  Well there’s still time to donate and support our sponors, too.

  [Eat] Buster’s BBQ - Tim and Marilyn have been a BBQ institution in our community for years, and we are so happy they are back.  The BBQ is amazing.  The atmosphere (especially the beer garden this time of year) is awesome.  And they are always hosting fun events, live music, and supporting the community YOU live in. 

[Bank] American Bank of Texas, N.A.  personalized banking, friendly team, with tons of banking experience….what more do you want in a bank.   You can make a deposit in your bank account, and a deposit in our canned goods basket. 

[Shop] and of course, yours truly.   stop by to pick up a little something for you or a friend….and drop off some canned goods too. :)   Click here to see more pictures from our fun event!

Hostess Gifts for Halloween

It’s Spirit Week at Point of Origin!

We are celebrating our Lake Travis Homecoming festivities and Spirit with offering 20% OFF anything Red and/or Black in the store.  Yep…you read it correctly…ANYTHING.   (Well, except Trollbeads, sorry. It’s in our contract.)

So stop in to stock up on on your Spirit wear by All About Athlete.

NEW Blingy by LT Senior, Jamie Lavender.

And vintage style trucker hat with “Lake Travis” embroidered on the front and a LT patch on the back….make it Personal with a name or your fav player’s number.

Join us for a Good time. Good music. Good eats. Good networking. Good music….all for a GREAT cause.

Point of Origin, American Bank of Texas, N.A. and Busters BBQ are teaming up for the 2nd annual LT Crisis Ministries Food Bank Bail Out!

Bring a canned food item or cash donation to help stock the shelves for  our local LT Food bank….to put food in our neighbors tummies.

Do you want to help cure Cancer?   Starting today, you will be able to donate money to the Mayberry Memorial

 by purchasing a fall leaf. You can donate any amount:  $1, $5, $10 or MORE!!  Every donation is appreciated!

 However, we wanted to sweeten the deal by offering a $400 Trollbeads bracelet to raffle to anyone who donates $10 or more.     Is that great or what?!

Come by to check out the bracelet and get your fall leaf and raffle ticket today.   The raffle for this beautiful bracelet will be held during our Trollbeads Trunk Show on Saturday, November 6, at 6PM. 

We hand-picked the beads for this bracelet to represent everything the Mayberry Memorial stands for:

·       Unity bead – for coming together to help cure cancer

·       Victory bead – for everyone who has kicked cancer’s butt and for one day finding a cure

 ·       forget-me-not bead – for everyone we have lost to this terrible disease

 ·       white steel bead to represent the strength of survivors     

  ·      White heart – for the love that surrounds 

 ·       White pearl – represents Lung Cancer Awareness

 (Bracelet includes the sterling silver bracelet (in the winner’s size), lace clasp, (2) silver stoppers, unity, victory, forget me not,white heart, white steel, white pearl. $400 value.)
Please tell your friends!   You can help a great cause and possibly win a gift for yourself or a family member/friend.   Remember the holidays coming.

 WIN  this awesome bracelet….stop in the store today to get your raffle ticket!

It’s time to think about stocking up on your thank you cards for the holidays.  Think about ALL the parties, gifts, and thoughtfulnesses you will want to show appreciation.   While email seems to be taking over our life, a handwritten note is still proper etiquette (and not a game, as one of my besties would say!)

They’re such a simple concept.  A thank you note is an expression of appreciation for a thoughtful act, expression, or gift.  But the potential formality of this thought can be intimidating. Many people think that the wording has to be perfect, and this causes so much anxiety that the notes are never sent.

Before all the other rules, just remember that an imperfect note that comes with heartfelt sentiment is better than a perfect note that was never written.

And to celebrate, Point of Origin and Prints Charming are teaming up to bring you a “Twice as Nice” deal.  Order 25 or more, notes, enclosures, or stickers and receive an equal addition in quantity for FREE!

Offer valid on new orders NOW thru October 31st.

The first guests enter the Christmas Store

I am excited that my first blog is a major thanks! Last night was the sneak peak of the Point of Origin Christmas Store. Wow! I am speechless. What a night. Christmas came in September in a major way.

Thanks to all who joined us for the big event.

Christmas in September

Thanks to Vintage Villa Suite, Alfred’s Catering and Deep Eddy Vodka.

The winner of the Sneak Peak giveaway including a Point of Origin Goodie Basket with gift certificate for a one night stay in a Vintage Villa Suite is… No. 158.