In Honor of The Tatas- Sponsor Spotlight- Sock Monkey Emporium

I'm very excited about this post!

Growing up in my house LambChop was always on the television. Yes, you read that correctly, LambChop.

So, since I have been a lover of sock monkeys since I was a little girl, you can see why I am excited to write this post for all of my fabulous readers!

One of the sponsors for the In Honor of the Tatas Event is  Sock Monkey Emporium!

Who doesn't love sock monkeys!!! Yes I realize that LambChop technically isnt a sock monkey- but c'mon you guys understand the correlation!

Sock Monkey Emporium has such an assortment of sock monkeys, you will have the hardest time choosing your favorite! I know I did!

 Yes, of course I had to show you the zebra print one first! Hello- zebra print girl here!

Emma, the creator of these gorgeous Sock Monkeys, is a member of The Artisan Group which is how I came about her lovely items.

A short description of Emma? Sure!

I'm a stay at home mum creating new friends out of a brand new pair of socks!!
I am a proud member of The Artisan Group which features talented artisans in many different fields. My business cards will form a part of the Goodie Bags given to celebrities at the 2012 GBK Oscars Gift Lounge!!!  I love a challenge so if there is a special animal you would like creating, please send me a convo!


Based in the UK we pride ourselves on creating quality, bespoke gifts from a simple pair of socks. From monkeys to cats, dinosaurs to crocodiles we have made them all, and love the challenge of a custom order. The monkeys share a house with their friends Alice (6) and Charlotte (3) who make sure each and every creation passes the cuddle test. 2011 order book is currently closed; 2012 order book is open!!"

Again, I will state- WHO DOESN'T LOVE SOCK MONKEYS!

They are perfect for all ages! You may think I'm crazy for saying that- but it's true! Tell me, if you have a friend who is, let's say obsessed with zebra print... wouldn't an adorable sock monkey be perfect? Yes. Yes I think so.

Well, Emma so graciously will be giving away one of these fabulous items away for the In Honor of the Tatas Event! Woo Hoo! Be sure to come back on October 21st to see what item she's giving away! Love Pink <3

We are the Fox Small Business Tweet Business of the Day!

We were featured on Fox Small Business News today as Tweet Business of the Day!

We are so excited!

Check out our short interview! I would love it if you commented or shared it! So exciting! My mother actually did this interview all on her own today while I was at work. So proud of her <3

Check it out!!!!!!

In Honor of The Tatas- Sponsor Spotlight- Hooked on Yarn CT

Hooked on Yarn CT is another one of my amazing sponsors for the In Honor of the Tatas Event happening on October 21st (soo soon!)

You probably know by now that this sponsor is my lovely Aunt, Lori. She creates fabulous crocheted items! Personally, I love her scarves and hats the most- but she makes everything from fingerless gloves to hats to trivets and coasters!

Um I know that it isn't near xmas (yet), but isn't that Christmas Tree Trivet ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! ** If only I cooked.

Lori crochets in her spare time- she uses this time to relax and calm down after work. It has grown from a hobby to a passion for her. She just loves yarn and crocheting every night brings her happiness.

Well....Hooked on Yarn CT has kindly offered to be a sponsor for the In Honor of The Tatas event!! She will be giving away a gorgeous Pink item. But- I won't let you know yet which item it is! You'll have to come back on October 21st and see!!!!

In Honor of The Tatas- Sponsor Spotlight- Little Shop of Elllesee

Now, I have already introduced you to The Little Shop of ElleSee because I just absolutely love her work. I am so happy that she has decided to be a sponsor in the "In Honor of the Tatas Event".

The Little Shop of ElleSee has great drawings, pictures, and cards! Last time I totally raved about her cards (bc yes they are adorbs) but today I want to show you about some of the other great items in her shop!

This photograph she has of an Orchid is absolutely breathtaking.

This picture just gives me the chills. 

Personally, even though I will never admit it to my mother, I love pictures of flowers. *Sidenote, when I was in college my mother used to send me framed pictures that she took of the flowers in our backyard. I called her crazy. Which is why I won't admit to liking flower pictures in front of her....but I digress....... *smile*

Along with having gorgeous photography in her shop... LC's drawings are SUPER CUTE.

Um a monster holding candy corn. This picture could have been specifically made for me. I am a little monster *gaga reference* and I am addicted to candy corn.

This is perfect for Halloween coming up- or in my opinion, perfect for all year round (because who doesn't love candy corn?).

Well, The Little Shop of ElleSee will be giving away an item for the In Honor of the Tatas Event starting on October 21st!!!! I won't spill the beans on what she is giving away (you'll have to come back and see!). But I can promise you, the package of items given away will be AMAZING. Love Pink <3

Fall Fashionista Giveaway Event $138 Prize!

The time has finally come!

Welcome to the Fall Fashionista Giveaway hosted by Still Blonde after all these YEARS, and cohosted by: the Socialite’s Closet and April Decheine.com

This event should be super fun and I can't wait to see what great items there are to win! So... let's get started!

We know I LOVE LOVE LOVE Handmade, right? Right! 

So my package is all about the handmade fashion <3

My prize package is worth roughly $138. 

A Swarovski Crystal & Pearl Necklace in YOUR CHOICE of colors. The same item that will be gifted in the 2012 Golden Globes Gift Lounge, hosted by GBK Productions

Retail Value: $70

Jewels for Hope

Purse Post it Holder- YOUR CHOICE of designs from her EtsyShop

Retail Value: $3.25

Enchanting Dreams

A $40 Gift Card to Contemporary Jewelry!!

A pair of Hope Earrings YOUR CHOICE of color!

Retail Value: $15.00

Jewels for Hope

A set of 2 Fashion Note Cards (designs may be different then above)

Retail Value: $10.00

Jewels for Hope

Now... want to win?

** U.S. Only**

**Please fill out Rafflecopter form below to enter**
***No mandatory Entry!!! Enter as many or as few as you'd like!***

LOW LOW Entries! Win Breast Cancer Awareness Labels!

The Think Pink Labels Giveaway from Lovable Labels ends in 3 DAYS!

Under 100 Entries!!! Come and Enter, what are you waiting for?!

Win Fabulous Think Pink Labels- perfect for Breast Cancer Awareness Month (and all year-round!)

Enter!!!!!

Fall Fashionista Giveaway!

As most of you know, I am participating in the Fall Fashionista Giveaway running from October 14th- 19th.

It is All Fashion. All Amazing.

I am super excited to be a part of this event. There is 120 blogs participating in this event - that is a TON of fashion items. Ohh, I just can't wait!

I have to show you all a little preview of the event... I know you're just going to love it! Here is a lookbook of tons of items that will be given away during this event. Check them out! Let me know which items you love! Ohh, I love giveaways!!!

Fashionista Giveaway Sponsor- Contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary Jewelry is one of my amazing sponsors for the Fall Fashionista Giveaway starting on October 14th (mark your calendars folks!)

Because I know when I think of Fashion, one of the first things I picture is jewelry. I was taught to never leave the house without earrings and eyeliner (thanks mom!). Now, added to that, I can't leave the house without all of my rings on (4-5) or else I feel completely naked. So jewelry has always been a big part of my life.

Beatriz, the creator of Contemporary Jewelry, has some really exquisite items! Sheek, Simple, and Stylish are the words that come to my mind.

Some of my favorite items from Contemporary Jewelry is the rings. I'm obsessed! Look!

*beautiful!*

Along with the gorgeous rings, Beatriz also makes necklaces, earrings, bracelets- it all!

Speaking of bracelets... I have to show this one off. I love this unique design Beatriz did!

Do you want to get to know Beatriz a little better? I know you do!

"Ever since I was a young girl, I have been attracted to beautiful jewelry. I would stare into every jewelry store window, entranced by flowing metal forms and brightly colored gems. I doodled necklaces and rings in my notebooks. Then, one day, I realized that there were actual people who designed and made these pieces, so why couldn´t I be one of them too?

This was the start of my metalsmithing. In time, I came to learn how to forge metal, cast ingots, roll sheet, solder and other techniques to give form to the designs in my mind. Because of my inquisitive nature, I usually stretch techniques to their limits, creating my own way of working. And, of course, I have quite a collection of books. Everything is better with books."

Contemporary Jewelry so kindly will be giving away a gift card to her shop for the Fashionista Giveaway! Yay!!!! But, since I love surprises, I won't be telling you how much it is for. You'll just have to come back here on October 14th to see!

Until then, don't be shy- feel free to stop by Beatriz's Blog or Facebook page! I'm sure that those will be some entries into the giveaway! :)

Fashionista Giveaway Sponsor- Enchanting Dreams!

Enchanting Dreams is one of my lovely sponsors for the Fall Fashionista Giveaway happening on October 14th! This giveaway is all about fashion, so OF COURSE I had to participate.

But, who says "fashion" is all about your outfit? Enchanting Dreams shows you that even your post-it notes can be fashionable!

Yes. You read that correctly! Enchanting Dreams makes amazing paper items, cards, and post it holders. How can that be fashionable, you ask?

IT'S A PURSE SHAPED HOLDER!

Yes. I am so happy to show you this, because I think this is one of the cutest items since sliced bread.

Yep. For your post its!

Can't you see yourself displaying this nicely on your desk at work? Or even having you daughter walk around with it like a "blues clues notebook" for girls?

Kristen, the shop owner, is honestly one of the nicest people ever. I know I have only spoken to her via email, but I can just tell how sweet she is. She has been more then helpful giving me info about her shop and her items and is just an all around good person.

A little about Kristen? SURE!

"I have always been a crafty person, making cards for family and friends for their birthdays. When they found out that I actually made the card they would always say I should consider selling them. I learned about Etsy from a family member. Initially I signed up just to be a buyer on Etsy, but then I decided to start a shop and see what happened. The first day I listed a card, I got my first sale and have been selling since then!"


Want to see some of her cards? I know you're curious.....

Love the polka dots!!!

Well... Enchanting Dreams so kindly will be giving away a Purse Post It Holder for the Fashionista Giveaway! Woo Hoo!!! So stay tuned and come back on October 14th for the event! You won't want to miss this fabulous fashion package!

Want to get a head start? Check out Enchanting Dreams Facebook Page! That's sure to be an entry into the giveaway!

Job Update

So I know you all are just dying to hear about how my new job is working out for me.

IT. IS. AMAZING.

Yes, it is. I absolutely love it. I couldn't be happier.

It is a complete 180 from my last job. I don't have a phone! That is the best part! I don't have to worry about countless customers calling me up and making fun of my name. Saying I should be a man. Saying my parents must be disappointed. Asking me repeatedly to spell my name, because there is no way there is a woman named Stevie. NO MORE OF THAT!

I get to deal with surveys and social media! Um, hello? I love social media. That is what I'm doing for Jewels for Hope... so now to actually have a STEADY income doing what I love- amazing.

My bosses are great- they are so nice and easy going. They actually trust me and don't have to "monitor" me like at my previous job (I actually am very trustworthy- my last job monitored everyone lol so don't get the wrong impression).

It's so refreshing to actually like what you do. I am so happy I have this job. The hours are in the morning, so it still gives me plenty of time to work freelance for the deli still and to do everything for Jewels for Hope. WINNING <------ yes, I am embodying Mr. Sheen right now.

So yep. Everything is falling into place. Now my next goal? For Jewels for Hope to become famous. Let's make it work, folks. <3