C o n s i g n o r T i p S h e e t

April 2017

Next stop “The Voice”! When he’s not working at the Woman’s Exchange Jim-my Neil likes to go to the gym and work out or play sports with his step-children, but his real love is singing. Jimmy has been singing most of his life, in church choirs, through voice lessons and he once was a singer in a heavy metal band. Jimmy is also a a big fan of classical and musical theatre but really enjoys any type of music. “Music is the most expressive and

universal language,” he says. Growing up in Champagne, Illinois, Jimmy was also an athlete, playing football, baseball and basketball through high school. Jimmy met his wife, Jessica, while living in Illinois where they both delivered newspapers 7 days a week. They married in 2013 and he is now the step-father to three wonderful children - twin girls, Summerlee and Layla, and 8-year-old Cayden. Summerlee is the athletic one while Layla loves to read and learn new things. Ready for a fresh start, they all moved from Illinois to Florida in 2013 after the two married. They picked this area because Jessica’s grandmother lives here and were ready to get away from the cold winters up north. He’s only been at the Exchange for about three months but loves his work. It helps him stay in shape and he really enjoys talking to the volunteers and customers every day. “I am very thankful for this job, it’s perfect for me!”

Jimmy Neil furniture assistant

Women’s clothing, accessories and linens:Consignment will be Wednesdays, April 5 and 19 for clothing and accessories such as purses, shoes, belts. Linens will be accepted the second Wednesday, April 12. Miscellaneous: Tuesdays and Fridays, April 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28. Furniture: Accepted by appointment. Photos of furniture to be considered may be e-mailed to furniture@sarasotawex.com (Include phone number) or brought in Mon.-Fri. between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. All large outdoor/garden items are handled through the furniture department. Only a limited number of oversized items due to

space constraints.Fine Jewelry: Accepted by appointment, 955-7859.Art: Mirrors and artwork on Tuesdays except for art work 3 ft. x 3 ft. or larger, see notes on the next page.

Consignments expire on the 60th calendar day (including weekends and holidays). Items can be reclaimed Monday-Friday only; the business office is closed on Saturdays. Hours for pick-up are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Items not reclaimed before the last ticket date and price are considered a donation to the Woman’s Exchange. Checks will only be issued for more than $10. The lesser money will be accrued for the next check.

Call the 24-hour Hotline to hear what & how many items are being accepted for the week: 941-364-3858, Press 1.

Hours for clothing and miscellaneous are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hours are firm.

CONSIGNING IN APRIL

The Woman’s Exchange has awarded more than $8 million in art scholarships and grants

to local arts organizations. Thank you for participating in

our mission.

Notes from the office• We have started a new procedure regarding the consignment of art work that is 3 ft. x 3 ft. or larger. Consignors are asked to send photos along with exact measurements to us in the business office. We then show/ forward these to the “art ladies” and if they feel the art is acceptable, we make an appointment for the consignor to bring us the art on a Thursday. Email: info@sarasotawex.com

• Please remember to mark each item for consignment using beige masking tape and a ball point pen (no marker).

The Consignor Tip Sheet is the Woman’s Exchange’s newsletter that helps consignors keep up with everything that is going on at the Exchange.

The Woman’s Exchange, 539 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL. 941-955-7859Open Monday-Friday 9-4, Saturdays 10-4; 9-5 first Friday of the month

Thank you to our volunteers for giving of their valuable time, support and the positive energy they bring to everyone they touch. Whether that’s our shopper, consigners, grant and scholarship recipients, or the Woman’s Exchange itself, they are without question, the best of Sarasota!

(pictured - our consignment intake volunteers at our 50’s themed Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon)

Mary Frances handbagsWho is Mary Frances? For those of you not familiar with Mary Frances handbags, Mary Fran-ces beaded and embellished designer handbags fuse whimsy with elegance, femininity with functionality. For over two decades Mary Francis has taken her vision and passion for fashion design and forged them into an international venture using artistic influences from around the globe. Mary Frances has twice been named as one of America’s fastest-growing, privately-owned companies by INC. Magazine.

Are these handbags considered a collec-tor’s item?To many, yes. Many of these handbags are one of a kind and all are unique in shape, size & detail.

Retail price?Retail prices for a new bag vary from $140 - $315 depending on the type of handbag and the amount of embellishment. Each piece is hand-crafted in intricate detail. By purchasing an embellished handbag you are supporting the fine craftspeople of the cottage industry movement in third world countries. ConsignmentWhen we do get these handbags in on consignment they sell very quickly!

Information taken from

MARYFRANCIS.COM

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