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Laura Moore Designs Announces New Web Site and 10th Anniversary

Annapolis, Maryland, October 2011 - Laura Moore Designs (LMD) has announced the launch of a newly designed Web site that fuses art and e-commerce.

The web site (www.lauramooredesigns.com) redesign includes shopping cart technology that allows customers to order seamlessly online. "Web sites act as their own entity and they tell you when they want to be redesigned," said Laura Moore, owner of Laura Moore Designs. "However, it isn't very common for such a small business to have an integrated shopping cart on its site."

Other technology enhancements to the site include a Google calendar with event listings for the year, a Facebook link, and several new sections. With the addition of the shopping cart, LMD can now accept all major credit cards.

The site has several new sections including a "giving back" page that features all the charities LMD supports. The page displays logos and links to organization Web sites. "We are excited to be able to offer some visibility to the organizations we support," said Moore, "It is very gratifying to see all the logos and know that we are making a small difference in the community."

New content is also online with the launch... including the Fall 2011 collection, show schedule and a new "special finds" section. This section is for unique pieces, outside the designer's regular collection.

The launch of the company's new Web site also coordinates with the 10-year anniversary of the business.

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Nationally Acclaimed Art Festival Featured Laura Moore Designs

Marathon, Florida, February 2011 - Laura Moore, of Annapolis, MD was invited to showcase her artwork in the 17th Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival (Marathon, Florida) in February, 2011. Laura joined an elite group of nationally selected artists at the festival. The event, featuring a tropical theme, has matured into one of the top shows in the United States. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Pigeon Key Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation, environmental education and research.

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Miss Florida Keys Teen

Marathon, Florida, February 2009 - Pictured here: Miss Florida Keys Outstanding Teen wearing a Laura Moore Designs piece she selected to wear in an upcoming pagent.

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Local Artist Commissioned to Present Paula Deen with Appreciation Necklace

Annapolis, Maryland, February 2007 - Laura Moore, a local jewelry designer, has been commissioned to create a custom necklace for Paula Deen, professional chef on the Food Network, by the Junior League of Hampton Roads. The necklace will be given to Ms. Deen in appreciation for her work with the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula.

Laura was awarded the assignment by one of her clients in Hampton Roads and through her association with the Junior League; Laura is an active member of the Junior League of Annapolis. The necklace will be presented to Ms. Deen at "Cooking with Paula Deen", a cooking demonstration benefiting the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula, Saturday, February 10th at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. news1

The necklace is handmade by Laura and features a gemstone called Kyanite, which has a natural array of medium blue hues and is vitreous to almost pearly in luster, blue freshwater pearls, clear Swarovski crystals, and a pendant made from a sterling silver spoon with a "P" monogram. The clasp and findings are also sterling silver. "It's an honor to be asked to design a necklace for Paula Deen. Her success story is truly remarkable and inspiring to women entrepreneurs everywhere, having started her business out of her home and building it from the ground up. I can certainly relate to that," said Moore, "I have been watching her show and thinking about what colors would look best on her, I hope she'll be pleased with this specially created piece."

Laura works out of her studio in Annapolis, designing original jewelry and wire-wrapped home accents. Most of her work is comprised of semi-precious stones, sterling and fine silver. She is also a faculty member at Anne Arundel Community College, where she teaches jewelry design courses.

Laura Moore Designs was founded in 2001. Laura's work is available at art shows throughout Maryland and Virginia, on her Web site, through private home shows, and various retail outlets. Custom studio appointments are also available. For more information, visit www.lauramooredesigns.com or call 410-267-8540.

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