On Thursday, November 7th, Patty Tobin will be one of a handful of local businesses from around the Capital Region that will be coming together in support of the Teresian House Foundation for its Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show. The event is organized every year to raise funds that will benefit the Teresian House Center for the Elderly.

Every year Patty Tobin jewelry is featured in the fashion show along with a handful of local apparel and accessory retailers who, like Patty, will be set up to showcase and sell their merchandise starting at 10:30 AM. All vendors will be donating a portion of their sales from the event to the Teresian House Foundation in addition to the donations by some for the event’s raffle. 

Patty has been an active supporter of The Teresian House for years and as always will be donating one of her signature pieces of fine jewelry for the occasion. Patty’s donation will be one of several coveted raffle prizes awarded to a few lucky winners who will be walking away with some seriously fine swag!

It’s going to be a fun day of shopping, fashion, and food, and all for a good cause, which is why we encourage everyone to buy a ticket for themselves and one for a friend!

Tickets are $75

Call to reserve tickets by contacting Cathy Hans:

Phone: 518-724-2723 Email: [email protected]

We know going into November everyone’s schedules begin filling up faster than usual and that people have to weigh which events to attend and which to skip, so I want to take just a moment to remind all our friends, particularly those in the greater Albany area, just what it is that the Teresion House Foundation and by extension the Teresion House Center for the Elderly does that is so important.

The Teresian House Foundation is the charitable arm of the Teresian House Center for the Elderly, which is one of the best quality nursing homes anywhere in our area. It’s designed to offer residents exceptional 24-7 care while allowing them to maintain their dignity as well as their privacy. It offers peace of mind to the families who are feeling heartbroken and guilty for not being able to continue to care for their loved one(s) themselves. And all of this, they do with kindness, attention, and the kind of genuine caring that is, quite frankly, sadly lacking in the majority of nursing homes throughout our state (and I suspect around the country as well).

“The Teresian House is the place that houses and cares for our community’s aging parents and grandparents when we no longer are able, and they do so with commitment, expertise, professionalism, and kindness.” – relative of resident

It is an invaluable service they bring to our community, so when you are arranging your calendar for this November, we hope that you will save November 7th for us and join us at the Saratoga National Golf Club from 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

To reserve tickets, contact Cathy Hans: 

Phone: 518-724-2723 Email: [email protected]

We are excited to announce our first fall trunk show event at J. McLaughlin in Manhattan! Our upcoming event will be hosted by J. McLaughlin’s NYC store located at 1004 Lexington Avenue (near E. 72nd St.) on Thursday, September 26 & Friday, September 27.

Patty Tobin will be showcasing her new 2019 Fall Collection of semiprecious gemstone and pearl jewelry alongside J. McLaughlin’s new fall clothing line. Patty Tobin and J. McLaughlin have made excellent partners this year because both brands share one main focus: Designing high-quality fashion products that bring current relevance to classic styles for women of discerning taste.

Additionally, 15% of sales will benefit To Life! — an organization that provides support services for breast cancer patients and survivors, their caregivers, family members, and friends.

Following a wonderful series of trunk shows in the Sunshine State, Patty is bringing the spring splendor back north for her next round of trunk show events next week in her home state of New York. Starting in the evening on Wednesday, May 22nd, Patty will be back in the Capital Region for multiple showcase events that will run through the weekend.

Next week’s events will kick-off on Wednesday evening with a private charity event at Schuyler Meadows Country Club to benefit Families In Need Of Assistance. Patty will be the exclusive designer showcased during the evening’s affair and her beautiful jewelry collection will be on display (and for sale) throughout the event.

Next up comes the real fun with a special 3-day trunk show event at J. McLaughlin women’s clothing store in Latham. Our last event there was fantastic and we expect next week to be the same! Everyone is invited to share in the excitement of the store’s big semi-annual SALE AND our 3-day trunk show event. It’ll be the perfect time to shop for awesome deals on clothing and to see what all the ladies in South Florida were raving about as Patty will be showcasing her latest designs for spring and summer as well as many of her longtime customer favorites!

Here are all the details for our 3-day trunk show event next week at J. McLaughlin:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday
May 22, 23, 24
10:00 am – 5:30 pm

J. McLaughlin
Newton Plaza Shopping Center
594 New Loudon Road
Latham, NY

We are so pleased to announce that Patty Tobin will be back in South Florida in April for a round of encore trunk shows following the success of her debut showcases earlier this year. We have two main events coming up in April 2019, including a return to our friends, Monica and Andrea, at COMO Home & Design on Royal Poinciana Way in Palm Beach on Thursday, April 11th from 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Next will be a “Once In A Lifetime Tour” presented by The Wellington Garden Club on Saturday, April 13th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Deeridge Farms Gardens. Frederick Law Olmstead, the architect of Central Park in New York City, was the visionary behind the gardens and farm that span this 68-acre property. Guests will have the rare opportunity to take in the breathtaking gardens and admire Olmstead’s design inspiration all whilst aboard the mobile guided tours available as part of this special event.

What a delightful sight it will be to see Patty’s beautiful semiprecious gemstone and pearl jewelry designs on display amidst the natural horticultural splendor of Deeridge Farm Gardens! Patty’s jewelry will be available for sale at the event as will a variety of plants, orchids, and trees, and a handful of small crafts created by garden club members. Raffle tickets will also be available for sale with an assortment of coveted prizes up for grabs, including a beautiful piece of Patty Tobin jewelry, so don’t miss that!

Before you go, here are a few important details to know if you are interested in attending the April 13th garden event in Wellington, FL:

• Tickets cost $100 and are limited.
• Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. (NO tickets will be sold at the event. You need to arrive with your printed ticket in-hand.)
• Tickets are sold exclusively through The Wellington Garden Club’s website, which you can get to easily just by clicking here.
• Ticket sales go to benefit local community fundraising efforts, including student scholarships, camp programs, and various local community projects in the Wellington area.

Bring your friends and join us on Thursday, March 30th for “Ladies Night Out” from 6-8pm for a splendid evening of cocktails, refreshments, raffles, and Patty Tobin Jewelry. Ladies are invited to bring their girlfriends and sip sangria while shopping to benefit Christ the King’s Early Childhood Center in Albany, NY.

This special (adults-only) event only comes once a year and it is held to raise funds for a wonderful local children’s organization, which is why Patty Tobin will personally travel to Albany to not only attend, but to lend her support for the effort. 

Patty Tobin Jewelry will be showcased and open for sale during the two-hour event, providing guests with an exceptional opportunity to treat themselves AND to give to a wonderful local organization devoted to the learning and education of young children. (Patty has graciously agreed to donate a portion of proceeds directly to Christ the King’s Early Childhood Center.)

Details are available on the Events Page of our website and don’t forget to check out Patty Tobin on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all her latest designs, upcoming events, and other special announcements.

Our Sparkle & Tease event to raise money for Pets for Vets was a riot and tons of fun. Les Femmes Fatales put on a show for our guests and lit up the shop with their tantalizing performance. We think the pictures from that night (courtesy of Sofiography) capture the evening perfectly. Take a look:

Winner of the night’s raffle, Lauryn K, reacts to her winning ticket (left) and dons her beautiful new Patty Tobin necklace (right). All proceeds from the night’s raffle went straight to our local Pets for Vets.

The crew: From left, Joe Scibienski, me (Teal), Patty Tobin, and longtime Patty Tobin fan and friend, blues and jazz vocalist extraordinaire, Catherine Russel.

What a night! We are so grateful to every one that attended our Humane Society Fundraiser Trunk Show on August 9th. The evening was a resounding success and a whole lot of fun! We were joined by many longtime friends and customers and were so happy to make the acquaintance of so many new faces. Guests gathered in support of Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, a fabulous organization that works tirelessly to safeguard homeless and abused animals from around the Capital Region.

We did our best to make the evening as enjoyable as possible. Guests sipped cocktails and enjoyed great company, great conversation, deeelicious food, and, of course, an exceptional jewelry showcase made possible by designer and philanthropist, Patty Tobin.

For more than 20 years, Patty has worked upstate and downstate with countless charities and nonprofits to benefit any number of causes from Alzheimer’s to kidney disease, elderly care to enumerable children’s charities. Which is why we were both so excited to finally do an event that would benefit animals in our area. (We Tobins breed fierce animal lovers…)

To ensure we raise as much as possible for the cause, Patty devoted herself these last few months to designing a stunning new collection of pieces to showcase exclusively at the event. Included in these, was a number of Patty Tobin Couture pieces, mainly statement necklaces like the Sapphires shown above (left) and the Aquamarines also shown above (right and center). These, among others, feature a new series of commissioned artisan pendants that Patty has recently introduced to her line. While these styles rest on the high-end of her line, Patty showcased a beautiful assortment of timeless necklace, bracelet and earring styles that offered guests a wide range of price points.  

The jewelry definitely gave the party a bit of swing, adding some fun and playfulness to the gathering as women took turns trying on different pieces and vying for a spot in front of the only mirror in the room to get a glimpse. For a little added excitement (and a little extra fundraising), Patty donated the stunning 23-carat Pink Topaz sterling silver Acanthus Cocktail Ring for a raffle prize (shown right). And our gracious host, Annmarie Ellis, donated a Patty Tobin Bali Sterling Silver necklace featuring a beautiful Lemon Topaz pendant as a second surprise raffle prize. 

Thank you to everyone who worked with us to make this event possible and to every person who took time out of their busy schedule to attend. We’d like to send out a special thank you to Robin Anderson (Humane Society, Board of Directors) for her participation and effort organizing this event. We hope you will remember the name Mohawk Hudson Humane Society and go back and read our earlier blog that tells you a little bit more about who they are and the great work they do (click here to read that story).

Before we sign off, we have to give a very special Thank You to Annmarie Ellis for opening her home to us and really making this event possible. Not only did Annie graciously donate her home as our venue for the evening, but she worked tirelessly alongside Patty, donating her time, energy and capital to make sure the evening was a success. We are very grateful to you for everything, thank you.

And last, but certainly not least: The Rock.
Rocky Ellis, the night just wouldn’t have been the same without you, boy.
You are the best security guard, jewelry model, and co-host anyone could ever ask for!
Thank you for sharing your home and your humans with us for the evening.

Next Thursday we will be participating in a special fundraising event up in Albany that is particularly near and dear to our hearts. The Teresian House Foundation will hold its annual luncheon and fashion show to raise funds to benefit The Teresian House Center for the Elderly. All funds raised will go to improvements and upgrades to their current facilities — and, by extension, to benefit their many elderly residents.

Patty Tobin will be at the event showcasing her jewelry, which will be available to purchase.

Patty Tobin Fine Fashion Jewelry is collaborating with Circles (of Stuyvesant Plaza) for the fashion show itself, and donating their own portion of proceeds to the cause. We at Patty Tobin can personally vouch for the worthiness of this organization and its mission. Earlier this year, we experienced firsthand the turbulent and trying woe of trying to care for an aging relative.

When Patty’s mother — my Nana — became ill in late January, nothing could have prepared us for the rapid decline we would witness over the next few months. Nana’s physical and psychological wellness suddenly plummeted. She now required 24/7 care. You can imagine what our family went through over the next few months.

Patty will donate a portion of proceeds to the cause.

Patty had worked with the Teresian House over the years, but it was this first-hand experience that revealed the real significance and true value of the services offered by the Teresian House. It is the gold standard in terms of quality care, devotion, and respect for the many elderly individuals who reside there.

This sentiment is well captured in the organization’s mission statement, which reads:

Recognizing the value and the sanctity of life, the Mission of Teresian House is to provide the elderly, the highest quality continuum of services, which enhance their physical, spiritual, social, psychological and emotional well-being. This is implemented through a caring staff, volunteers, family and friends who dedicate themselves to care for the elderly.

Teresian House Mission Statement

Tickets for the luncheon are still available. We hope that our Albany friends will come out to join us for this important event. It is certainly a worthy cause. Here are the event details in full for next week:

For ticket information and reservations, contact Cathy Hans at 518-724-2723 or [email protected]

We are so glad to have been invited to participate in last week’s United Nations Bazaar. The whole event was such a fun experience. Hosted this year at the Kuwait Mission to the United Nations in New York, this annual shopping event is organized to raise money for various humanitarian charities. This year’s Bazaar was dedicated to the refugee victims of Syria, who have been suffering greatly due to their current situation.

Ladies loved the color and sparkle of Patty Tobin's beautiful new selection of "gemmy-gem-gem" formal wear to her playful throw-on-and-go summer chains.

The event attracted a wonderfully eclectic mix of vendors to participate in the all-day event that brought together a diverse international crowd. Hundreds crowded in over the course of the day to support an important cause while enjoying delicious international cuisine and fabulous shopping.

It was a full house at this year's event with guests crowing through the Kuwait Mission's gorgeous ballroom.

Patty Tobin brought a colorful selection of classic and playful styles that capture this season’s hottest trends: large statement style necklaces, pink pearls, blue, blue, and more blue accessories. Our colorful gemstone chains were one of our hottest items. They come in such great colors like our rich red (carnelian), bright blue (topaz), chocolate brown (smokey topaz), black (onyx), and purple (amethyst). And at $295, these babies are really a steal! Easy to wear long, doubled or layered — a definite “throw-on-and-go” piece.

Patty Tobin brought a diverse selection of designs from her more classic and elegant formal wear to her more playful and and funky statement styles.

We always love working with the incredible women of the Islamic Heritage Society whose hard work and dedication is truly an inspiration. We look forward to participating in their next philanthropic endeavor!

Top left: Patty Tobin with the president and members of the board of the Islamic Heritage Society; top right: Patty Tobin with luncheon chair, Anwar Al-Mansoor.

Yesterday’s showcase at the United Nations Plaza was a smashing success. The women attending the Islamic Heritage Society’s annual luncheon loved the jewelry and we couldn’t have been more pleased with the reception. The event was a special fundraiser for the poverty-stricken country of Somalia with proceeds going to benefit the women and children of the area – a cause we were more than happy to support. The president and board members of the Islamic Heritage Society, along with Anwar Al-Mansoor, the luncheon chair, couldn’t have be lovelier. We hope to work with them again for their annual shopping event this coming Spring.