Purses with a Purpose is Back this October!
We hope you are ready for Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event! Purses with a Purpose returns for the 12th year and will be held at the Maxine Orange Art & Design Gallery (21A Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548) October 20-22, 2022. Over the past decade, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses, wallets, and accessories up for sale or auction. Gently used handbags will be available for immediate purchase during shopping hours, while the new and upscale brand handbags will be auctioned off through virtual bidding from Monday, October 16 through the close of the VIP event on Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 pm CST.
This year’s event kicks off with the Purses with a Purpose VIP event on Thursday, October 20th at the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery located in Fort Walton Beach. Attendees will enjoy bottomless beverages, light bites, entertainment and live access to the silent auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and tickets can purchased in advance for $50. This event will sell out, as space is limited!
Purses with a Purpose reopens to general admission on Friday, October 21st from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for Handbags and Happy Hour. Tickets are $20 and guests will enjoy cocktails, light bites and entertainment as they shop a selection of handbags and accessories.
The event will reopen on Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deep discounts on remaining merchandise. Complimentary mimosas and muffins will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and admission is free to all shoppers on Saturday.
Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $120,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently-used handbags throughout the year, as well as numerous auction items from our generous community supporters. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shelter House at 850-243-1201 and/or sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org
Pure & Couture Salon in Destin hosts toiletry drive for Shelter House
WHO: Pure & Couture Salon
WHAT: Pure & Couture Salon in Destin hosts toiletry drive for Shelter House.
DESCRIPTION: Pure & Couture is donating their Paul Mitchell products to Shelter House in Fort Walton Beach and in the process, has decided to open the toiletry drive to members of the community. Shelter House is need of shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, body spray, and razors. People can drop off donated toiletry items at Pure & Couture Salon, located in the shops of City Market Destin Beachside. Shelter House is the local domestic violence and sexual assault center that has been serving Okaloosa and Walton counties for over 30 years.
WHEN: Ongoing.
DROP OFF LOCATION: Pure & Couture Salon, 36150 Emerald Coast Pkwy #104, Destin, FL 32541
CONTACT: Whitney Lee, Lee IMC | (850) 974-2002 | whitney@lee-imc.com
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About Pure & Couture Salon:
Pure & Couture Salon, located in the City Market Destin shopping center, strives to bring out the inner beauty of each and every one of their customers. Salon owner Adrianne Brackett has been shaping the lives and hair of her guests for more than 18 years. She exudes creativity, passion and an altruistic nature, which combined with many years of valuable training, provides a satisfying experience for the guests who enters her salon. All the stylists have years of training, and they are passionate about learning the newest trends in hair, makeup, and beyond. Pure & Couture loves to give back to the community that they serve as often as possible. For more information about the salon, visit us at http://www.pureandcouture.com/ and on Facebook and Instagram.
Purses with a Purpose to Benefit Shelter House
(MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.) February 14, 2017 – Purses with a Purpose, the annual sale and auction of new and gently used handbags to benefit Shelter House, returns to Grand Boulevard March 24-25, 2017. Whether you favor a tote, satchel, clutch or hobo, you can find it at Purses with a Purpose. This signature Shelter House event, now in its seventh year, has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast.
Shoppers at Purses with a Purpose have the opportunity to select from hundreds of new and gently used purses up for sale or auction. Handbags from designers including Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach and more will be available for purchase.
This year’s event kicks off with an opening party on Friday, March 24 in the corner storefront next to Altar’d State at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Attendees will enjoy appetizers from Grimaldi’s, refreshments by Timber Creek Distillery in the lounge and wines donated by Mike and Valerie Thompson of Thompson 31Fifty Wines. B-Boy Productions will provide a DJ and photo booth. A purse fashion show featuring hair and makeup by Pin Up Girls Hair Studio will top off the evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. for general admission. VIP tickets get you in at 5:30 p.m. for first pick of the purses and a specialty cocktail. General admission tickets are $15, and VIP tickets are $25 in advance. Tickets purchased at the door are $20 for general admission and $30 for VIP.
Purses with a Purpose reopens on Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with deep discounts on remaining merchandise, plus muffins, mimosas and free admission. For more information and to purchase advance tickets, visit www.shelterhousenwfl.org.
Since its inception, Purses with a Purpose has raised more than $73,000 to support Shelter House’s critical services for domestic and sexual violence survivors. Shelter House accepts donations of new and gently used handbags throughout the year. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Shelter House at sponsors@shelterhousenwfl.org.
Palate & Palette Brings in Almost $18,000 for Shelter House
(SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla.) February 10, 2017 – Art and food lovers packed the Tack Room at Arnett’s Gulfside Ranch in Santa Rosa Beach for Shelter House’s newest signature fundraising event, Palate & Palette: Five-Course Wine Dinner and Live Painting. In just a few hours, the event brought in close to $18,000 to benefit the domestic and sexual violence center.
The first-time event offered a unique blend of art, food and music and sold out well in advance. “It was so encouraging to see 120 people come out to support Shelter House and our mission,” said Rosalyn Iovieno, Shelter House executive director. “All of the services we provide are free to survivors, and events like Palate & Palette not only bring in critical funds but also raise awareness about what we do and the need in this community.”
The event kicked off with a Bourbon and Brews Hour featuring local craft beer and spirits by Grayton Beer Company and Timber Creek Distillery. Attendees were then treated to an indulgent five-course dinner by the Emerald Coast’s best chefs. The featured chefs were Nikhil Abuvala of Roux 30A, Tim Creehan of Cuvee 30A and Destin Ice Market 30A, John Engle of The Gulf Okaloosa Island, Jack McGuckin of Bijoux and Dan Pettis of Fuel Restaurant and One20: A Modern Bistro. Each course was perfectly paired with wines from Krutz Family Cellars of Sonoma County, California.
While guests dined, New Orleans-based artist Jon Moody, whose work has been seen on the hit television show “Empire” as well as recognized by the White House, created a stunning piece of art in front of the audience.
“Shelter House helps people grow, and I wanted this piece to be about empowerment, energy, growth and love,” said Moody. “I always try to become the piece a little bit and work to evoke love and great energy all the time.”
At the end of the evening, Chris Camp of Luxury Estates Auction Company led an exciting live auction for Moody’s one-of-a-kind creation. The winning bid was $4,500 by Shelter House board president Calvin Jones.
Dion Moniz, president of Palate & Palette’s premier sponsor, Emerald Coast Title Services, said, “Shelter House is a great organization, and we didn’t have to think twice about supporting them and this event.”
Special thanks to RSVP Events for event décor, B-Boy Productions for DJ services, STM Photography for videography, Tre’ Cole for photography and all chefs, restaurants and beverage sponsors.
Shelter House’s other signature event, Purses with a Purpose, is scheduled for March 24-25 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. More information on this event can be found on the Shelter House Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ShelterHouseNWFL.
Brunch and Bowl Fosters Friendly Competition While Raising $6,000+ for Shelter House
(DESTIN, Fla.) February 9, 2017 – Teams from the Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the OCSO Sheriff’s Star Charities were among the competitors who turned out for Shelter House’s inaugural Brunch and Bowl at Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill at Destin Commons.
“Shelter House works closely with both the Walton and Okaloosa sheriff’s offices, and it was great fun to bring both out for a more lighthearted occasion,” said Shelter House Executive Director Rosalyn Iovieno. “We appreciate all of the businesses and organizations that put together teams to show their support for the critical work Shelter House does in this community.”
The family-friendly fundraiser brought in more than $6,000 for the domestic and sexual violence center and included an indulgent breakfast buffet, unlimited bowling, silent auction and DJ services from B-Boy Productions.
In addition to law enforcement, competing teams were Century 21 Blue Marlin, ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Paul Hughes Family Foundation, Wine and Wenches, Vieno Investments Agency (VI-A), Wesley McGrail & Wesley and RLI.
Shelter House will host its next signature event, Purses with a Purpose, in the new event space at 560 Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on March 24 and 25. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
