A while back, we wrote in our blog about Chelsea, the teenage daughter of Tim, the owner of First Uniform, one of our koi retailers. Chelsea loves making quilts, which she often donates to those in need. koi founder Kathy Peterson sent her some koi fabric to use in her quilt-making and Chelsea was nice enough to send Kathy this beautiful quilt made with koi fabric. Thank you, Chelsea, and keep up the great work!

As some of you know, Kathy Peterson was born and raised in Hawaii. Here are some recent press clipping from Kathy’s hometown:

Above: From the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, July 22, 2010. 

Above: From the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, August 5, 2010. 

 Above: From MidWeek, August 11, 2010.

In case you haven’t heard the news, koi and Marc Ecko Enterprises are partnering to launch two new scrub collections under the Ecko Unlimited and Ecko Red brands. Ecko Unlimited will feature scrubs for men and Ecko Red will feature scrubs for women. Marc Ecko has been one of the leading names in fashion and youth culture since the 1990s and we’re excited about this new collaboration. Look for these new scrub collections in Spring 2011!

Our new fall 2010 styles are now arriving in stores. Visit your local authorized koi retailer and see this great new collection today!

As many of you koi faithful know, koi founder and designer Kathy Peterson is an active participant in koi’s year-long “Healthier, Happier You” weight-loss campaign.

Here’s Kathy’s monthly “Healthier, Happier You” update for July 2010:

“Wow, we’re at the halfway mark already. I’ve been working out pretty regularly at the gym. I am showing much more muscle tone and my energy levels have increased, but I am disappointed to say that I’ve hardly lost any weight. I think a lot of it has to do with my diet.  I am a vegetarian and it is a little tricker getting the right balance between protein and carbohydrates. I decided I am going to change things up a bit since my current routine hasn’t shown any significant results. Based on my friend Janet’s recommendation, I am going to try P90X. It contains a nutritional guide as well as DVDs I can take on the road with me when I am traveling. I know sometimes your life may get a little crazy, but it is important you don’t give up. Keep working toward your fitness goals. It is never too late to make positive changes in your life.”

—Kathy Peterson

To the contestants who are participating in the “Healthier, Happier You” Contest, if you haven’t submitted your June weight and measurements, please turn in your updates by July 10th to shiningstar@koihappiness.com. Thanks!