
Hearst Brand Development is delighted to announce a new partnership with Rebecca Ray Designs. Rebecca Ray is the newest member to join the Country Living Artisans Collection, a specialty partner business created in 2007 celebrating the work of talented American artisans. The exclusive collection by Rebecca Ray Designs, features a line of hand sewn bags and accessories that will debut at the New York International Gift Fair, August 15 – 20 (Booth # 2721/2723).
“The Country Living Artisans Collection allows us to serve our readers lifestyles by offering designs and styles that harmonize with the spirit of Country Living readers”, said Glen Ellen Brown, vice president, Hearst Brand Development. “Rebecca Ray is a natural partner for us, given her unique ability to combine yesterday’s vintage looks and interpret them for modern day use as market and travel bags for today’s women on the go.”
“I have been very fortunate to connect and have a great support system with the Country Living community,” commented Rebecca Smith, founder of Rebecca Ray Designs. “The Country Living Artisans Collection will offer American women distinctive designs with practical usage at affordable prices.”
New plans and projects for Rebecca Smith continue this fall... Lifestyles with Rebecca Ray, (www.lifestyleswithrebecca.com) an exciting PBS series of 13 weekly episodes, featuring Rebecca traveling the highways and byways of America with her design partner Michelle Luciano. The pair will introduce viewers to the people who have embraced artistry, creativity and simplicity to “Re-Life!” themselves. On September 18th, 2009 Rebecca Ray will take part in the 4th annual Country Living Fair in Ohio Village, Columbus, Ohio. It is at this uniquely Country Living event that Rebecca Ray’s new collection will be introduced to the public for the first time.