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	<description>Stella, a Chic Boutique in Evanston Illinois</description>
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		<title>Blowout Sale Going On NOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/08/blowout-sale-going-on-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:49:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer isn&#8217;t over yet, but it is nearing that time to make room for new, Fall beauties, so . . .
Stella is having a HUGE
END of SUMMER 
CLEARANCE SALE!
You&#8217;ll save 50 to 70 percent on all summer merchandise — and on year-round stuff as well!
While at Stella, take a peak at some of the new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer isn&#8217;t over yet, but it is nearing that time to make room for new, Fall beauties, so . . .</p>
<div id="attachment_1055" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 430px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_3830.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-1055 " title="IMG_3830" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/IMG_3830-1024x803.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="329" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">You can put the money you save on these cool, recycled cassette change purses — on sale now at Stella — right inside your new change purse. </p></div>
<h4 style="text-align: center;">Stella is having a <strong>HUGE</strong></h4>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #800000;">END of SUMMER </span></strong></em></h1>
<h1 style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><span style="color: #800000;">CLEARANCE SALE</span>!</strong></em></h1>
<p>You&#8217;ll save 50 to 70 percent on all summer merchandise — and on year-round stuff as well!</p>
<p>While at Stella, take a peak at some of the new clothing, jewelry and accessories already on display for Fall.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;">Remember:</span> Stella gets new merchandise regularly, so come in soon for the summer savings and then keep coming back for all the new goodies.</p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;">Reminder:</span> Make sure you sign up for the Stella Karma program. For every $25 you spend, you&#8217;ll get a &#8220;Karma&#8221; stamp on your Good Karma Card. Fill up your card within a year and you&#8217;ll get $25 in Karma cash to spend at Stella!</p>
<p>Enjoy the rest of your summer!</p>
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		<title>Stella Owner Spends a Weekend with Whitney</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/07/stella-owner-spends-a-weekend-with-whitney/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch as Stella owner Rachel Hershinow joins Whitney Allen on her weekly talk show, WEEKENDS with WHITNEY, to discuss the importance of shopping locally.
Check out www.weekendswithwhitney.com
or click on this link and enjoy: Shop Local
By the way, you should know that most of the fabulous clothing and accessories that Whitney wears in each of her episodes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1030" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hott.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1030" title="hott" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hott-300x231.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Whitney from WEEKENDS with WHITNEY</p></div>
<p>Watch as Stella owner Rachel Hershinow joins Whitney Allen on her weekly talk show, WEEKENDS with WHITNEY, to discuss the importance of shopping locally.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Check out <a href="http://www.weekendswithwhitney.com/" target="_blank">www.weekendswithwhitney.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">or click on this link and enjoy: <a href="http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid88719751001?bctid=207604621001">Shop Local</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">By the way, you should know that most of the fabulous clothing and accessories that Whitney wears in each of her episodes are from Stella!</p>
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		<title>Stella Sidewalk Sale a Smashing Success on Central Street</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/07/stella-sidewalk-sale-a-smashing-success-on-central-street/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed it, here&#8217;s what happened here last weekend:
Central Street was abuzz with energy, the weather was perfect for outdoor shopping (most of the time), and fantastic deals were grabbed left and right during Stella&#8217;s annual sidewalk sale.
It was crazy busy at our small store, and we want to thank all our customers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_3805.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-992" title="IMG_3805" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_3805-288x300.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="300" /></a>In case you missed it, here&#8217;s what happened here last weekend:</p>
<p>Central Street was abuzz with energy, the weather was perfect for outdoor shopping (most of the time), and fantastic deals were grabbed left and right during Stella&#8217;s annual sidewalk sale.</p>
<p>It was crazy busy at our small store, and we want to thank all our customers for their continued support.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_3810.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-993 alignleft" title="IMG_3810" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_3810-284x300.jpg" alt="" width="284" height="300" /></a>Did you miss our sidewalk sale? Don&#8217;t be bummed: There is still plenty of fabulous stuff on sale right now in the store including clothes, jewelry, accessories and home decor.</p>
<p>And, here&#8217;s another upside to a successful sidewalk sale: Now we have room for all the new and wonderful merchandise that will be coming into the store in the weeks to come!</p>
<p>Hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!</p>
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		<title>Shop Small Stores Campaign Spreads</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/07/shop-small-stores-campaign-spreads/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:11:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[press]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this great blog from www.thesucculentwife.com, who talks about the importance of shopping small stores and quotes the instigator of Central Street&#8217;s Shop Small Stores campaign:
Stella&#8217;s own Rachel Hershinow.

Click here to read all about it:
Eat &#38; Shop Local: Choose Main Street.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Check out this great blog from <a href="http://www.thesucculentwife.com/" target="_blank">www.thesucculentwife.com</a>, who talks about the importance of shopping small stores and quotes the instigator of Central Street&#8217;s Shop Small Stores campaign:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Stella&#8217;s own Rachel Hershinow.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/144981.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-980 aligncenter" title="144981" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/144981.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="65" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/144981.jpg"></a>Click here to read all about it:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thesucculentwife.com/eat-shop-local-choose-main-street/">Eat &amp; Shop Local: Choose Main Street</a>.</p>
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		<title>Central Street Merchants Appear on ABC Pre-Sidewalk Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/07/central-street-merchants-appear-on-abc-pre-sidewalk-sale/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this segment on ABC news of Central Street and what merchants are offering for this week&#8217;s exciting sidewalk sale, then get ready to Shop Small Stores!
Click Here: Central Street on ABC
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out this segment on ABC news of Central Street and what merchants are offering for this week&#8217;s exciting sidewalk sale, then get ready to Shop Small Stores!</p>
<p>Click Here: <a href="http://abclocal.go.com/wls/video?id=7547523">Central Street on ABC</a></p>
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		<title>You Knew It Was Coming; Now Get Ready To Shop!</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/07/you-knew-it-was-coming-now-get-ready-to-shop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Central Street Sidewalk Sale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stella Sidewalk Sale]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[

















Hours are 
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Thursday 
through 
Saturday. 
See you there!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_37761.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-937" title="IMG_3776" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/IMG_37761-655x1024.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="938" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Hours are </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">10 a.m. to 6 p.m. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Thursday </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">Saturday. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;">See you there!</span></p>
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		<title>Forget the Tie: Give Dad a Classy Gift He&#8217;ll Appreciate</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/06/forget-the-tie-give-dad-a-classy-gift-hell-appreciate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/06/forget-the-tie-give-dad-a-classy-gift-hell-appreciate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Men's Gifts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday, June 20 was Father&#8217;s Day.
Dads are those great guys who get the bugs out of the house, change the hard-to-reach light bulbs and grease the squeaky doors.
So? Did you get something fantastic for Dad for Father&#8217;s Day?
It&#8217;s not too late to gift something great. Though Stella is beloved by women, it is also full [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_890" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 237px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3603.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-890    " title="IMG_3603" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3603-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="227" height="171" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This would look great on Dad&#39;s desk.</p></div>
<p>Sunday, June 20 was Father&#8217;s Day.</p>
<p>Dads are those great guys who get the bugs out of the house, change the hard-to-reach light bulbs and grease the squeaky doors.</p>
<div id="attachment_894" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3605.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-894   " title="IMG_3605" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3605-278x300.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="208" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Game cube full of dice. Very, very nice.</p></div>
<p>So? Did you get something fantastic for Dad for Father&#8217;s Day?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s not too late to gift something great. Though Stella is beloved by women, it is also full of goodies for men — and Dads.</p>
<div id="attachment_898" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3613.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-898 " title="IMG_3613" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3613-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Man&#39;s Best Friend.</p></div>
<p>Come by today and let us help you find something as wonderful as he is.</p>
<p>Stella wishes all you great Dads out there a very<span style="color: #800000;"> Happy Father&#8217;s Day!</span></p>
<div id="attachment_891" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 223px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3558.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-891    " title="IMG_3558" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3558-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="161" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Classy.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_907" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 219px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3621.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-907 " title="IMG_3621" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/IMG_3621-209x300.jpg" alt="" width="209" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the new Dad.</p></div>
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		<title>What to Get for the Person Who Enriched Your Child&#8217;s Life?</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/05/what-to-get-for-the-person-who-enriched-your-childs-life/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 05:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gift certificate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasn&#8217;t this year gone by quickly? It&#8217;s almost June, which means the end of the school year, which means it&#8217;s time to start thinking about teacher&#8217;s gifts.
Sure, you can get the usual Starbucks gift certificate, but why not think outside the box and give the person who took special care of your child all year [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_822" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3438.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-822   " title="IMG_3438" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3438-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Papers. Pens. Pretty. Perfect.</p></div>
<div id="attachment_846" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 370px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34501.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-846 " title="IMG_3450" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34501.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="233" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">These tools are guaranteed to put a smile on a teacher&#39;s face with use.</p></div>
<p>Hasn&#8217;t this year gone by quickly? It&#8217;s almost June, which means the end of the school year, which means it&#8217;s time to start thinking about teacher&#8217;s gifts.</p>
<p>Sure, you can get the usual Starbucks gift certificate, but why not think outside the box and give the person who took special care of your child all year a truly special gift?</p>
<div id="attachment_823" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 255px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3441.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-823  " title="IMG_3441" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3441-245x300.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">This fun frame is made with colored pencils. Doesn&#39;t that just yell teacher?</p></div>
<div id="attachment_851" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 360px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34541.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-851" title="IMG_3454" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34541.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="228" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">These Humanity candles say &quot;Make a Difference.&quot; Who in the world  makes a bigger difference than a teacher?</p></div>
<p>As you know, Stella is THE place for gifts; and not only do we have items that would be appreciated by any teacher but by any woman as well. (We have great gifts for men too!)</p>
<p>And, if you are set on that gift certificate, trust me: A gift certificate from Stella is way cooler than one for coffee.</p>
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		<title>Stella-Sponsored Show at Wilmette Theatre a Sight to See</title>
		<link>http://www.stellaevanston.com/2010/05/stella-sponsored-show-was-full-of-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 02:32:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stella Boutique last week sponsored Ladies Night Out: The Secret Lives of Moms at the Wilmette Theatre. It was hilarious, entertaining, inspiring and fabulous: It was truly a spectacular show!
Hosted by Chicago comedienne Patti Vasquez, it starred and was created by Carole Dibo, Mary Beth Dolan, Carol Moss, Becca Noyes, Stephanie Rogers and Stella&#8217;s own, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_814" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 325px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_09171.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-814 " title="IMG_0917" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_09171.jpg" alt="" width="315" height="404" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Stella owner, Rachel, points to the Wilmette Theatre marquis.</p></div>
<p>Stella Boutique last week sponsored Ladies Night Out: The Secret Lives of Moms at the Wilmette Theatre. It was hilarious, entertaining, inspiring and fabulous: It was truly a spectacular show!</p>
<p>Hosted by Chicago comedienne <a href="http://pattivasquez.com/" target="_blank">Patti Vasquez</a>, it starred and was created by Carole Dibo, Mary Beth Dolan, Carol Moss, Becca Noyes, Stephanie Rogers and Stella&#8217;s own, <a href="http://www.thestorybookmom.com/" target="_blank">Nili Yelin</a>, who did a hilarious stand-up routine.</p>
<div id="attachment_805" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_0974.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-805  " title="IMG_0974" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_0974.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="255" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Nili Yelin, Aunt Lola and Patti Vasquez announce  the lucky Stella raffle winner.</p></div>
<p>There was amazing singing, piano playing and comedy bits. Yelin&#8217;s daughter, Emily, and Moss&#8217; daughter Emma, took the stage  and sang an amazing rendition of &#8220;Mama, I&#8217;m a Big Girl Now&#8221; from <em>&#8220;Hairspray</em>.&#8221; Stella raffled off some wonderful prizes to the crowd and there was a special appearance by Aunt Lola, whom you might have met at a past Stella Retail Therapy event.</p>
<p>Also present in the audience, and for a bit on stage, was actor Tim Kazurinsky (remember him from Saturday Night Live?) and screenwriter Dana Olsen (The &#8216;Burbs, among others), who are planning their own Secret Lives of Dads night at the <a href="http://www.wilmettetheatre.com/index.html" target="_blank">Wilmette Theatre</a>.</p>
<p>Stella wants to say thank you for all who came out to support us and enjoy the show. Keep an eye out for more great Stella-sponsored events.</p>
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<div id="attachment_806" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 460px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_0989.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-806 " title="IMG_0989" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_0989.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="222" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Wilmette Theatre was crowded thanks to this Stella-sponsored event. That&#39;s Tim Kazurinsky on the left and Patti Vasquez on the right.</p></div>
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		<title>Sunday was Mother&#8217;s Day: Did you Present the Perfect Gift?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 20:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tracey</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re sure we don&#8217;t have to tell you this, but Mother&#8217;s Day was Sunday.
We&#8217;re sure we don&#8217;t have to tell you this either, but Stella still has perfect gifts for Moms.
From perfume bottles to jewelry to clothes, accessories, housewares and much more, we have something for every type of matriarch in your life. We will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_779" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 260px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Retail-Therapy-0051.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-779 " title="Retail Therapy 005" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Retail-Therapy-0051.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="455" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For Mom the cook ...</p></div>
<p>We&#8217;re sure we don&#8217;t have to tell you this, but Mother&#8217;s Day was Sunday.</p>
<div id="attachment_771" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 184px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3379.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-771   " title="IMG_3379" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3379.jpg" alt="" width="174" height="174" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the traveling Mom ...</p></div>
<p>We&#8217;re sure we don&#8217;t have to tell you this either, but Stella still has perfect gifts for Moms.</p>
<p>From perfume bottles to jewelry to clothes, accessories, housewares and much more, we have something for every type of matriarch in your life. We will wrap it up all pretty, and you know your Mom will be thrilled to see the Stella box.</p>
<div id="attachment_772" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 190px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3431.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-772 " title="IMG_3431" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3431.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the Mom who loves a good pedicure ...</p></div>
<p>Since many of the people reading this are Moms as well, let me tell you about our Wish List. You come to Stella, find stuff you love, write it out on the Wish List, and then anyone can come in to Stella and get what you want. It&#8217;s perfect for the spouse or kids who mean well but don&#8217;t shop well.</p>
<div id="attachment_786" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 235px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3348.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-786 " title="IMG_3348" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3348.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="180" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the Mom who loves jewelry ...</p></div>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that for every $25 spent at Stella, you get a stamp on your Karma Card. Fourteen stamps in a year nets you a $25 gift certificate good on anything at the store. It&#8217;s a win-win to shop here!</p>
<div id="attachment_788" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 185px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3412.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-788 " title="IMG_3412" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_3412.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="158" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the best Mom ...</p></div>
<p style="text-align: center;">Stella wants to say</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #800080;">Happy Mother&#8217;s Day</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">to all Moms out there.</p>
<div id="attachment_789" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 330px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34011.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-789 " title="IMG_3401" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34011-300x207.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="227" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Business card holders, mirrors and pill boxes, for any Mom ...</p></div>
<div id="attachment_776" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 205px"><a href="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34131.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-776" title="IMG_3413" src="http://www.stellaevanston.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/IMG_34131-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">For the funny Mom ...</p></div>
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