Mothers Day Gift Ideas at Ahlers Designs

Mothers Day Gift Ideas at Ahlers Designs Mothers Day, the second Sunday in May is a national holiday, celebrating mothers and all that they do for us. The original idea for Mothers Day in the United States was not actually a day for celebrating mothers.  It was a day which was organized by an Appalachian homemaker named Anna Jarvis. Anna’s … Read More

Pawtucket Foundation Cherry Blossom Award

Cherry Blossom Award [slideshow id=9 w=400 h=400] I am pleased to announce the completion of this year’s, uniquely beautiful Pawtucket Foundation awards which will be presented on Tuesday, April 27, 2010, by the Pawtucket Foundation as they hold their 7th Annual Awards Celebration Dinner at the Pawtucket Armory Center for the Arts. It is the Pawtucket Foundation’s intention to celebrate … Read More

Awards in Bloom

Article by The Pawtucket Times Photos by Butch Adams On April 8 at Ahlers Designs, located at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket, artist Gail Ahlers, Left and Pawtucket Foundation Program Associate Aaron Hertzberg display the 2010 Pawtucket Foundation Awards: The Heritage Award for Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket CEO Jim Hoyt; the Special Distinction Award for local catalyst Phyllis … Read More

Presented to John Mellencamp

I am proud to have been selected by the city of Pawtucket to create a commemorative gift for three artists that have impacted so many with their music. The base was created using reclaimed lumber from a converted mill in Pawtucket, RI; representing the foundation of sweat and toil upon which this country was built. It also represents the common … Read More

Great Food, Handcrafted Gifts, Free Family Fun

This is the second year of the farmer’s market at the Hope Artiste Village. I must say that I have enjoyed working my booth at the Hope Artiste Village Artist Co-op. Besides being able to get wonderful eggs, meat and fresh yummy veggies I have truly enjoyed the people. There is music and fresh food. The mood amongst the community … Read More

Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski Crystals are popular among many. Each and every facet of the crystallized Swarovski elements are cut and polished to complete and total brilliance. Swarovski Crystals are the highest quality diamonds among rhinestones which is why they inspire the world’s finest designers. With this in mind designer Gail Ahlers of Ahlers Designs has created her gem collection, adding the brilliance … Read More

Holiday gifts to delight the “impossible-to-buy-for” on your list

So, the holidays have officially arrived. Leftover turkey, crowded malls, and a whole lot of gift guide articles on the web. And, yes, as we peruse the offerings in stores and online, we all have that person… that ONE person… who is virtually impossible to buy for. A parent, co-worker or friend, perhaps? You know them; they have everything and … Read More

Listening tour’ helps officials take the pulse of Pawtucket’s business community

Article By DONNA KENNY KIRWAN, Photo by Butch Adams, from the Pawtucket Times Saturday, 16 May 2009 PAWTUCKET — There’s a lot to be said for getting out of the office and talking to those in the trenches. That’s just what some of the state’s business leaders did on Friday morning in Pawtucket. In what was billed as a “listening … Read More