Purple Tree Receives Prestigious 'Keeping America Strong' Award for Unparalleled Opportunities and Innovative Products

Purple Tree Receives Prestigious 'Keeping America Strong' Award for Unparalleled Opportunities and Innovative Products

Helping Women Reconnect With Their Inner Creativity and With Each Other, and Have a Successful Home-Based Career

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Purple Tree, Inc. ( http://www.purpletree.com/ ) was the first direct selling company to receive the prestigious "Keeping America Strong" award on the "Heartbeat of America" TV show, hosted by William Shatner. Presented to entrepreneurial companies that share the vision of creating a stronger America, Purple Tree was selected for their innovative products and the opportunity they offer women to create successful businesses. This program will air on the AmericanLife Network (broadcast in over 10 million U.S. homes) on January 24, 2006 at 9 a.m. EST.

Purple Tree is an innovative direct sales company whose mission is to help women connect with each other and their creativity. Expanded throughout the U.S. and Canada, Purple Tree has quickly grown through a network of dedicated Coordinators.

The "Keeping America Strong" award selection process involved interviews whereby Purple Tree management shared their vision of inspiring creativity in women. Through an exciting, interactive home party format, women share the thrill of rediscovering their inner creativity. Purple Tree also represents a meaningful career opportunity that allows women to build their own businesses, helping to build a stronger America.

"Purple Tree is honored to accept the 'Keeping America Strong' award on behalf of our inspiring, entrepreneurial Coordinators," said Jim Turner, Company Experience Advocate for Purple Tree. "This award is a testament to the important role that Purple Tree plays in helping women realize their fullest potential."

About Purple Tree

Purple Tree, Inc., a groundbreaking entry in the direct selling industry, started in the U.S. in November 2004 and launched in Canada in October 2005. The Tampa, Florida-based company markets a broad range of creative projects, including jewelry, memory/paper crafts, home decor and more through home parties and clubs. Purple Tree is a part of the Blyth, Inc. family. Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Blyth designs, markets and distributes candles, home fragrance products, decorative accessories, seasonal decorations and household convenience items. Blyth is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol BTH.

For more information about Purple Tree or to receive a copy of the "Heartbeat of America" show, please contact Debba Haupert at 513-533-0793, debba@bobella.com or visit http://www.purpletree.com/ .

Source: Purple Tree, Inc.

CONTACT: Debba Haupert, Purple Tree PR Advocate, +1-513-533-0793, or
debba@bobella.com

Web site: http://www.purpletree.com/

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