To celebrate Earth Day 2010 Valley River Center in Eugene held a fantastic eco-competition called Recycle the Runway.

The rules:  To create a dress using only recycled and sustainable materials.  The time line:  Just one hour!  An excited team of associates from Harry Ritchie’s and Don’s Jewelers took on this challenge, and produced a gorgeous fashion statement!

Thank you to those who have told us what love means to you.  We have seen some really wonderful responses!  Love really does exist in an endless number of ways.  Here are a few of your answers to “What is Love?”

“…Love is that feeling when your heart skips a beat when he walks in the room. Love is everything, every kiss, every touch, every word.”

“One of my favorite moments of love is when I first get home from work in the evening and my little apricot colored puppy dog wags his tail so fast back and forth and gives me a ton of wet kisses all over my face. That is love and it makes my day!!”

“…Love is when you date after you marry. The fun shouldn’t end just because you married. It needs to last….Forever.”

“… Love is always wanting to be around each other. Love is never wanting to go a day without that special person in your life. Love is a special thing you hold in your heart. Love is never wanting to say goodbye. Love is beautiful.”