Round Robin Press tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-299081 2009-11-10T10:59:50-06:00 This blog is an easy way for me to post new work and updates about what's going on with Round Robin Press and my art. TypePad Passing of the oar tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a66ed58f970b 2009-11-10T10:59:50-06:00 2009-11-10T11:00:37-06:00 From a recent camping trip. Two little buds. What's better than a friend with an oar? We all need one along the way. Round Robin Press

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From a recent camping trip. Two little buds. What's better than a friend with an oar? We all need one along the way.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/11/passing-of-the-oar.html Pretty tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a5cec4a0970b 2009-10-08T14:20:58-05:00 2009-10-08T14:20:58-05:00 Me Likey - pretty. Round Robin Press

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Me Likey - pretty.

http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/10/pretty-.html Family tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a5c7e0b5970c 2009-09-15T12:11:58-05:00 2009-09-15T12:11:58-05:00 Another economy saving revamp! Available in my shop and is headed out to stores. Please call first to make sure a store near you is stocked!. Round Robin Press

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Another economy saving revamp! Available in my shop and is headed out to stores. Please call first to make sure a store near you is stocked!. 
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/09/family-.html Red Hot Red Dot show - Sept. 17th 6-9pm tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a56c7ec2970b 2009-09-14T09:38:29-05:00 2009-09-14T09:34:48-05:00 Don't miss this yearly opportunity to support one of our best art galleries - Women And Their Work! Above is my donation titled I'll take care of you. "Join us for hot deals on art and jam on the glam at Women & Their Work. Tickets are $75 and available online. You'll find more than 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos and mixed media works by some of Texas' finest artists, all for $500 or less. Silent auction items and services range from groovy gift certificates to art inspired travel packages. There will be Latin American cuisine from El Sol y... Round Robin Press

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Don't miss this yearly opportunity to support one of our best art galleries - Women And Their Work! Above is my donation titled I'll take care of you.

"Join us for hot deals on art and jam on the glam at Women & Their Work. Tickets are $75 and available online. You'll find more than 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photos and mixed media works by some of Texas' finest artists, all for $500 or less. Silent auction items and services range from groovy gift certificates to art inspired travel packages.

There will be Latin American cuisine from El Sol y La Luna and specialty drinks featuring Tito's Vodka. Supersonic Soul Squad Dancers will evoke 80's glamour and channel Robert Palmer.

Proceeds from Red Hot Red Dot 2009 will help support the 50 events we present each year in visual art, music, dance, literature, film, and theater as well as education programs which reach over 2,500 underserved A.I.S.D students and teachers annually.  September 17th will be a tax free day in the GiftShop all afternoon and for the evening event.  "Artists Bio/Statement" contains the huge list of featured artists in this show."

Super Sonic Soul Squad - I'm there! Read more about the event here.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/09/red-hot-red-dot-show-sept-17th.html All The World is here! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a5ba7f11970c 2009-09-11T10:24:37-05:00 2009-09-11T10:24:37-05:00 My dear, dear, mama-sister-girlfriend's book is out! All The World by Liz Garton Scanlon is a children's picture book you must own. It is the world we all want to give our children wrapped up in an amazingly illustrated book to behold - to read again and again and cherish as a classic. Visit Liz's site to learn more about the book and find out where to buy it. I am also proud to have designed Liz's new site - sweet, simple, and full of the stuff that's most important - Liz's work. Round Robin Press

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My dear, dear, mama-sister-girlfriend's book is out! All The World by Liz Garton Scanlon is a children's picture book you must own. It is the world we all want to give our children wrapped up in an amazingly illustrated book to behold - to read again and again and cherish as a classic. Visit Liz's site to learn more about the book and find out where to buy it. I am also proud to have designed Liz's new site - sweet, simple, and full of the stuff that's most important - Liz's work.

http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/09/all-the-world-is-here.html Summer catch up - a wedding to remember tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20120a55d12bb970b 2009-09-09T12:15:52-05:00 2009-09-09T13:10:57-05:00 You know it's bad when your blog account welcomes you back. The next few posts will attempt to catch you up. Above is a wedding I did over the summer. This project was such a delight - with all the freedom a designer could ask for. The shell was printed by Deborah, a friend and artist of the bride and groom living in New Zealand, her work is fantastic - check out her work here. The invite was my attempt to collaborate with Deborah's design and Tasha and Locky's vision. Something tells me this wedding will be one to be... Round Robin Press

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You know it's bad when your blog account welcomes you back. The next few posts will attempt to catch you up.

Above is a wedding I did over the summer. This project was such a delight - with all the freedom a designer could ask for. The shell was printed by Deborah, a friend and artist of the bride and groom living in New Zealand, her work is fantastic - check out her work here. The invite was my attempt to collaborate with Deborah's design and Tasha and Locky's vision.

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Something tells me this wedding will be one to be remembered! Many, many thanks Natasha and Locky. Truly grateful.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/09/summer-catch-up---a-wedding-to-remember.html Best Buds tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e20115721dba09970b 2009-07-20T23:13:08-05:00 2009-07-20T23:13:08-05:00 Another revamped card - best buds. Is it a poinsettia? A group of birds caroling? A secret meeting? Or the best of buds? You decide! Round Robin Press

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Another revamped card - best buds. Is it a poinsettia? A group of birds caroling? A secret meeting? Or the best of buds? You decide! 

http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/07/best-buds.html shy love tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83453864e69e2011571fbe013970b 2009-07-13T11:13:42-05:00 2009-07-13T11:15:22-05:00 It turns out people don't buy many cards to say "I'm sorry" so I revamped this card, printed it without the words in hot pink and lime ink and called is "shy love". It's just too cute to sit on the shelf - oh and we added a little birdy to the back. Available in stores soon or you can buy it online. Round Robin Press

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It turns out people don't buy many cards to say "I'm sorry" so I revamped this card, printed it without the words in hot pink and lime ink and called is "shy love". It's just too cute to sit on the shelf - oh and we added a little birdy to the back.
Available in stores soon or you can buy it online.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/07/shy-love.html another tattoo! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-68408345 2009-06-23T11:53:05-05:00 2009-06-23T12:00:11-05:00 This tattoo was designed for my best bud JoAnna. I did the birds and the tattoo artist Pete did the flowers. The birds represent JoAnna and Joel and their brood including little Sophia who was not meant for this world but I'm sure is hovering close by - watching, protecting, and laughing out loud. Big love JoAnna, you are a brave good mama. Round Robin Press

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This tattoo was designed for my best bud JoAnna. I did the birds and the tattoo artist Pete did the flowers. The birds represent JoAnna and Joel and their brood including little Sophia who was not meant for this world but I'm sure is hovering close by - watching, protecting, and laughing out loud. Big love JoAnna, you are a brave good mama.

http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/06/another-tattoo.html pass on your luck tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67595393 2009-06-03T13:41:02-05:00 2009-06-04T18:39:20-05:00 Today is a big day for us. We attended our youngest's graduation ceremony and watched him walk through the gates of life into our arms for his next big step into elementary school. After unsuccessfully holding back tears my husband and I grabbed a coffee at the drive-thru, I felt like I deserved a consolation pat on the back for not crumbling right there on the floor, in front of the entire school yelling, no! not him. Please don't let him grow up too soon - he's the last one! Can't he stay? We laughed and cried, were proud and... Round Robin Press


Today is a big day for us. We attended our youngest's graduation ceremony and watched him walk through the gates of life into our arms for his next big step into elementary school. After unsuccessfully holding back tears my husband and I grabbed a coffee at the drive-thru, I felt like I deserved a consolation pat on the back for not crumbling right there on the floor, in front of the entire school yelling, no! not him. Please don't let him grow up too soon - he's the last one! Can't he stay? 

We laughed and cried, were proud and sad... and silent. It's true what they say, it does go by fast. And in that "fast" drive thru moment we were surprised when the girl at the window said "It's your lucky day! The gentleman ahead of you paid for your coffee because he wanted to pass on his good luck." What? And he was gone. Poof! The coffee elf had vanished.  Now we want to pass it on. Wouldn't it be fun if we all passed it on? Picturing an endless ricochet of good luck and many more gate's of life ceremonies.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/06/pass-on-your-luck.html Round Robin Press tattoo tag:typepad.com,2003:post-67287071 2009-05-26T12:55:56-05:00 2009-05-26T12:55:56-05:00 Our first tattoo collaboration. Lizelle of Parts & Labour decided to keep my little birdies close by. Sweet, sweet. And be sure to visit the new Parts & Labour shop- it's fantastic and at least triple the size! Round Robin Press

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Our first tattoo collaboration. Lizelle of Parts & Labour decided to keep my little birdies close by. Sweet, sweet. And be sure to visit the new Parts & Labour shop- it's fantastic and at least triple the size! 

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http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/05/round-robin-press-tattoo.html Letterpress ballerina tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66936637 2009-05-18T14:29:19-05:00 2009-05-18T14:29:19-05:00 Working on a fun project! Stay tuned. Round Robin Press






Working on a fun project! Stay tuned. 

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/05/letterpress-ballerina.html Ruby and Esme have wings! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66683849 2009-05-12T10:17:16-05:00 2009-05-12T10:17:16-05:00 Kathie Sever and Shannon Lowry I'm double posting here and over at back and forth project. This picture pretty much sums up how we feel today. We got the green light, we have an agent! In just a few days from now our children's book Ruby and Esme will be landing on editor's desks far and wide. We should know something by mid-summer. Until then you can listen to Kathie and Bernadette's podcast interview over at craftypod...and then go on vacation and think bidding war for Ruby and Esme until you here from us again! How can you help us?... Round Robin Press
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I'm double posting here and over at back and forth project. This picture pretty much sums up how we feel today. We got the green light, we have an agent! In just a few days from now our children's book Ruby and Esme will be landing on editor's desks far and wide. We should know something by mid-summer. Until then you can listen to Kathie and Bernadette's podcast interview over at craftypod...and then go on vacation and think bidding war for Ruby and Esme until you here from us again! How can you help us? Make a comment on the back and forth blog. Thank you!

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/05/ruby-and-esme-have-wings.html missing my old hood tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66504067 2009-05-07T12:11:43-05:00 2009-05-07T12:15:57-05:00 We used to live in LA next door to Silver Lake in Echo Park. Here's a nice glimpse of the area. And! Round Robin Press cards are in all three of the stores featured in this video. Reform School Kelly Green Yolk Round Robin Press


We used to live in LA next door to Silver Lake in Echo Park. Here's a nice glimpse of the area. And! Round Robin Press cards are in all three of the stores featured in this video. 
http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/05/missing-my-old-hood.html look for the obvious tag:typepad.com,2003:post-66159619 2009-04-29T12:35:49-05:00 2009-04-29T12:38:54-05:00 photo by shannon lowry I have much to blog about but can't seem to find the time. Posting a pic from Margaret's beautiful farm. Lots of printing, orders, and brainstorming going on in the studio. Check out Jackie's work. She did the "I am ________" project I posted about last year. Lovely pics from China. And last, we're having a spring sale in our etsy shop, please stop by! Round Robin Press
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I have much to blog about but can't seem to find the time. Posting a pic from Margaret's beautiful farm. Lots of printing, orders, and brainstorming going on in the studio. 


Check out Jackie's work. She did the "I am ________" project I posted about last year. Lovely pics from China. 

And last, we're having a spring sale in our etsy shop, please stop by!
http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/04/look-for-the-obvious.html Have you heard?!!!! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-65315645 2009-04-10T11:24:48-05:00 2009-04-10T11:27:04-05:00 We are beyond excited over here. Visit Where the Wild Things Are to see more. Happy wild Friday! Round Robin Press

 


We are beyond excited over here. Visit Where the Wild Things Are to see more. Happy wild Friday!
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/04/have-you-heard.html The Birth of Cool and big bucks bovines tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64746057 2009-03-30T11:38:04-05:00 2009-03-30T11:38:04-05:00 Did I say I was going to blog last week? Um...I meant to. I did do my taxes, sent out lots of orders and rewarded myself with a trip to the Blanton to see the Birth of the Cool mid-century modern exhibit. I loved it, an era after my own heart. I forget that these trips are essential for new ideas. So if you're feeling like you can't take a break because work is work and gallery hopping is play, get your keys, bike, or walking shoes on and head out before your bubble bursts. After leaving Birth of the... Round Robin Press

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Did I say I was going to blog last week? Um...I meant to. I did do my taxes, sent out lots of orders and rewarded myself with a trip to the Blanton to see the Birth of the Cool mid-century modern exhibit. I loved it, an era after my own heart. I forget that these trips are essential for new ideas. So if you're feeling like you can't take a break because work is work and gallery hopping is play, get your keys, bike, or walking shoes on and head out before your bubble bursts. 

After leaving Birth of the Cool, my head swimming with Eames, Duke Ellington, Saul Bass, and countless other inspirations we see that not a stones throw away there are pigs, goats, and champion steers raised by 4H youth grazing in front of the Bob Bullock museum. This little bovine buddy below sold for $50 grand. $50k!! What?!

We never forget we're in Texas. 

I wonder if Mr. Champion likes letterpress cards...




 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/the-birth-of-cool-and-big-bucks-bovines.html Moth Monday tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64518457 2009-03-23T14:23:55-05:00 2009-03-23T14:23:55-05:00 This little guy showed up last week just below the door to my studio. Does anyone know what kind of moth this is? I've been looking but haven't found a match. Back to blogging this week! Thinking of Big Jer today and hoping he got his elephant wish. Round Robin Press

This little guy showed up last week just below the door to my studio. Does anyone know what kind of moth this is? I've been looking but haven't found a match. Back to blogging this week!


Thinking of Big Jer today and hoping he got  his elephant wish. 

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/moth-monday.html Happy Spring break! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64328227 2009-03-18T14:48:51-05:00 2009-03-18T14:48:51-05:00 Hope your time off is as fun as this. Be back next week. Round Robin Press

Hope your time off is as fun as this. Be back next week.
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/happy-spring-break-.html FCC photos tag:typepad.com,2003:post-64025369 2009-03-13T06:00:00-05:00 2009-03-13T06:00:00-05:00 A recent photo shoot over at Future Craft Collective. These were shot for a free tutorial on the site. Check out what's been happening over at FCC, lots of freebies plus dowloadable tutorials. Round Robin Press







A recent photo shoot over at Future Craft Collective. These were shot for a free tutorial on the site. Check out what's been happening over at FCC, lots of freebies plus dowloadable tutorials. 

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/fcc-photos.html These don't suck tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63896197 2009-03-12T08:27:04-05:00 2009-03-12T08:27:04-05:00 I've been shooting a lot for friends lately, a nice change of pace. This is one of Barbara and Brian Frisbie's steel planters. Isn't it gorgeous?! Frisbie Design is revamping their site but you can see more of their work here or contact Barbara to get your own steel cased succulent. Round Robin Press



I've been shooting a lot for friends lately, a nice change of pace. This is one of Barbara and Brian Frisbie's steel planters. Isn't it gorgeous?! Frisbie Design is revamping their site but you can see more of their work here or contact Barbara to get your own steel cased succulent.


 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/these-dont-suck.html Man's best friend tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63895875 2009-03-11T07:00:00-05:00 2009-03-11T07:00:00-05:00 Man's best friend is not always a dog. No offense dogs, we love you too. Round Robin Press

Man's best friend is not always a dog. No offense dogs, we love you too.
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/mans-best-friend.html wedding shots tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63895633 2009-03-10T13:32:25-05:00 2009-03-10T13:32:25-05:00 A save-the-date I did back in November for Rosalyn and Brian. Still blessed with the best of clients. Thank you! Round Robin Press

A save-the-date I did back in November for Rosalyn and Brian. Still blessed with the best of clients. Thank you!
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/wedding-shots.html Mr. Thingy tag:typepad.com,2003:post-63842243 2009-03-09T12:03:59-05:00 2009-03-09T12:03:59-05:00 Let's start the week off right. Mr. Thingy, made by my son at a puppet workshop this past weekend. If you’re in a jam, think of Mr. Thingy - he can fix anything! Onward, Mr. Thingy’s got your back. I'm actually going to blog this week so check back. Round Robin Press




Let's start the week off right. Mr. Thingy, made by my son at a puppet workshop this past weekend. If you’re in a jam, think of Mr. Thingy - he can fix anything! Onward, Mr. Thingy’s got your back. 

I'm actually going to blog this week so check back. 
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/03/mr-thingy.html finding self-confidence in Sagmeister's banana wall tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62658365 2009-02-10T14:24:38-06:00 2009-02-10T14:24:38-06:00 Go bananas! Round Robin Press

 


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 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/02/finding-selfconfidence-in-sagmeisters-banana-wall.html Art Auction tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62483409 2009-02-06T11:04:29-06:00 2009-02-06T11:07:34-06:00 This new limited edition cake, #1 of 12 will be up for auction at Zilker Elementary's Art Auction Thursday, February 26th from 5-7:30pm. Come support the arts and education! I'll post again as the date approaches. 100% of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Arts in Education Fund Happy Friday. Round Robin Press


This new limited edition cake, #1 of 12 will be up for auction at Zilker Elementary's Art Auction Thursday, February 26th from 5-7:30pm.  Come support the arts and education! I'll post again as the date approaches. 

100% of the proceeds from each sale goes to the Arts in Education Fund

Happy Friday.

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/02/art-auction-.html Inspiration tag:typepad.com,2003:post-62339918 2009-02-03T17:53:43-06:00 2009-02-03T17:53:43-06:00 This is so inspiring! Go Julia Rothman. Found via design sponge. Round Robin Press <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br><br><object height="290" width="480" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,124,0"><param name="movie" value="http://www.zoom-in.com/files/player/player_zoomin.swf"><param name="quality" value="high"><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="true"><param value="autostart=false&amp;streamer=rtmp://flash.edgecastcdn.net/0005A0/design/designing_minds&amp;file=dm_rothman&amp;type=video" name="flashvars"><embed height="290" width="480" src="http://www.zoom-in.com/files/player/player_zoomin.swf" quality="high" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="autostart=false&amp;streamer=rtmp://flash.edgecastcdn.net/0005A0/design/designing_minds&amp;file=dm_rothman&amp;type=video"></object> This is so inspiring! Go Julia Rothman. Found via <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com">design sponge</a>. </div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/RoundRobinPress/~4/AJU2xx-M3BA" height="1" width="1"/> http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/02/inspiration.html World changing tag:typepad.com,2003:post-61410706 2009-01-15T10:15:04-06:00 2009-01-15T10:15:04-06:00 Hello! Getting back to blogging has been difficult this year but I'm determined to inspire myself and hopefully you once again. I've been feeling a little lost and not sure how I want this year to pan out. I've been thinking about what does it all mean and how can I make my business take that extra step into meaning that holds water for me. I'm searching for an answer and today I stumbled across World Changing. Seems like a great place to start! And I love this photo of my wee one - fitting for world change, don't you... Round Robin Press

Hello! Getting back to blogging has been difficult this year but I'm determined to inspire myself and hopefully you once again. I've been feeling a little lost and not sure how I want this year to pan out. I've been thinking about what does it all mean and how can I make my business take that extra step into meaning that holds water for me. I'm searching for an answer and today I stumbled across World Changing. Seems like a great place to start! And I love this photo of my wee one - fitting for world change, don't you think?! Be sure to check out the canary project. 

 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2009/01/world-changing.html Owly needs a home! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-60134360 2008-12-17T11:02:51-06:00 2008-12-17T11:02:51-06:00 I am feeling so incredibly lucky to have the best of friends. Yesterday was my birthday and I could not have asked for more good wishes or a better time shared with the people that make my world go round. Biggest of love right back at cha! There's a new 3 color letterpress owl print in the shop - a limited edition of 40, very affordable, and still time to send out for the holidays! Round Robin Press

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I am feeling so incredibly lucky to have the best of friends. Yesterday was my birthday and I could not have asked for more good wishes or a better time shared with the people that make my world go round. Biggest of love right back at cha!

There's a new 3 color letterpress owl print in the shop - a limited edition of 40, very affordable, and still time to send out for the holidays!
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2008/12/i-am-feeling-so-incredibly-lucky-to-have-the-best-of-friends-yesterday-was-my-birthday-and-i-could-not-have-asked-for-mor.html Round Robin Press on the Today show! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-59873642 2008-12-11T13:17:52-06:00 2008-12-11T13:17:52-06:00 Thanks to one of my online retailers Round Robin Press was on the Today show this past Monday! Thanks to Manisha and Bobbie for including us on your holiday gift guide. Round Robin Press

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Thanks to one of my online retailers Round Robin Press was on the Today show this past Monday! Thanks to Manisha and Bobbie for including us on your holiday gift guide. 
 http://shannonlowry.typepad.com/shannon_lowry/2008/12/round-robin-press-on-the-today-show.html