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minted holiday cards, and a giveaway …

December 18, 2013

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I just love Minted holiday cards.  They designs and quality are top notch.  I was so excited to be able to work with Minted on our Christmas cards this year!
When I opened the box I immediately reached for a card to feel the thickness and quality.  It really is amazing!
I picked the Holiday floral card designed by Maek paper.  
What I love about Minted is that they collect independent designs from all over the world, and offer them to you printed on high quality paper.
I really loved the beautiful colors on our floral card!
Here’s the front of our card.
I also love that you can choose to add some pictures on the back of the card.  Very fun!
(All family photos by the talented Veronica Reeve)
And, good news for my readers!
Minted is giving away, not one, not two, but THREE $100 gift cards to Minted!
So fun right?!  
All you have to do is enter below using Rafflecopter.  Winners will be chosen January 1st!
CONTEST HAS ENDED!

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a well crafted gift guide: brika …

December 13, 2013

I was so excited when I was asked to introduce you all to Brika!

Brika is the latest and greatest one stop shop of all things handmade and well designed!

As a handmade artist with my Armelle Jewelry, I just love to see beautiful online shops like this showcasing the best of the best, and all the latest and great handmade shops out there!  Brika strives to showcase handmade products as well as their makers, allowing the buyer to really get a feel for the person behind the product.

I think it is so important to buy local and handmade whenever possible, especially for things like Christmas gifts because you can assure you are getting some unique finds, as well as one of a kind quality that goes with handmade.

I am excited to share with you a few gift guides that I put together using items that I found on the Brika site!   It was hard to pick and choose, because I pretty much liked everything they had to offer!

It would be so easy to pick a few things out for myself as well as for my besties! (Keep reading for a giveaway offer!)

Here’s a few of my picks:

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1) I love this satchel. Such fun colors!
2) Such a pretty draped necklace.
3) Fun wall gold tree decals.
4) Cutest bear print pillow.

1) I am obsessed with this Pendleton pillow.
2) This deer hide clutch looks buttery soft.
3) Anchor print on canvas
4) This polka dot bag is perfect for the farmers market.
5) How cute is this cross stitch Valentines necklace?

There are SO many cute things on Brika under $50!  This is only a very small handful!
1) Cutest little Mr. Fox.
2) Polka dot gold vase.
3) Cutest stud earrings.
4) Knotted necklace.
5) Canvas Ditty bag.
6) Mountain tote bag, only $15!

Be sure to head over to Brika, and check out all of their amazing gift ideas and items!  There are pages and pages of cute things!  I had a hard time narrowing it down!

And, good news!
Brika is giving away a $25 gift card to one of you!
Go here and sign up for the Brika community, (you can use your Facebook and you get a $5 code when you sign up!) then browse around and let me know what you would pick for your bestie on the site, and leave me a comment to the link on this post! (US and Canada residents only)

Happy Shopping!

*This is a sponsored post by Brika, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

stocking stuffer ideas …

December 5, 2013

This post is brought to you by Linqia highlighting Hello breath sprays, an amazing breath spray that leaves you good to go.  The perfect dose of freshness when you are out and about! No alcohol, no ouch, and no worries.

When I put stockings together I love the idea of filling it with items that you love and will use on a regular basis.  It is nice to have a few treats, or some little gifts, but items that you use often are nice to give or receive in your stocking because you will have a purpose for them later on!

I love to throw in miniature versions of products I already like, or products that aren’t too big and will be able to fit in the stockings!

Here are a few ideas of items I like to fill stockings with:

1) Lip balm- essential for those dry winter months

2) Hello Breath Spray– it comes in some amazing flavors like supermint, pink grapefruit, mojito mint, and sweet cinnamint!

I am not a huge fan of gum, I don’t really like to chew it very long and a lot of them have a lot of un-natural ingredients like aspartame, and dyes that I try to avoid.  I love the Hello breath sprays because they are “naturally friendly,” not tested on animals and are made in the USA.  I love the sleek packaging and that you’ll be mistletoe ready, and “greet friendly” at a moment’s notice this holiday season.

You can find Hello oral care products at Smiths, Walmart, Target, CVS stores, and more.

3) Relaxing bath salts- a gift of relaxation is always a good idea.

4) Tea tree foot repair balm- to pamper your feet.

5) Dry shampoo-  helps freshen your hair without daily washing.

6) Nail polish- for holiday ready hands.

7) Scented soaps- for aromatic shower experience.

So, what are your favorite stocking stuffer staples?

 This is a sponsored post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.