a few of my favorite things...

paddywax candles GIVEAWAY.

Ahhhh....fall is most certainly in the air.  Crisp mornings, falling leaves, snuggling back into our homes after a long summer.  I can't begin to tell you how thrilled I am that it is fall and that I get to share this fabulous candle company with you today!  Whenever this favorite season of mine rolls around I like to feather my nest a little.  Buy new pillows, spruce up a room or two and DEFINITELY purchase some great smelling candles for the home. Paddywax Candles really are the best.  Made in the USA with all natural oil fragrances, soy based inks, and recycled paper, Paddywax is not only beautiful to look at and smell, but they are also earth friendly.  Can it be better?  Well today, yes it can!  Paddywax has offered you lovely readers a chance at winning TWO of their most popular candles!  The winner will receive a candle from the ECO line and a candle from the CLASSIC line.  I love my Paddywax candles and I know you will too.  They are long burning [60 hours!] and they are pure eye candy.  I am a sucker for great packaging, and trust me, Paddywax has it. 

Follow the giveaway rules below, and hurry, I'm sure you're ready to do a little feathering too!

*leave one comment with your name and email [that is how you will be contacted]
*contest expires Thursday, October 2 at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, October 3
*the winner will be contacted by email

smiles across miles GIVEAWAY!

Do you want to make your life simpler?  Do you like fantastic customer service?  Do you have an event coming up that you'll need invitations or thank you cards for?  If so, than Smiles Across Miles is the company for you! 

I recently injured my hand and landed myself with 21 stitches.  I was also in the throws of planning my son Owen's 4th birthday party.  I was beginning to feel some trepidations about all I had to accomplish, until I came by Kerry's fabulous website.  Kerry is a stay at home mom who also owns a photo greeting card website called Smiles Across Miles.  This was the answer to my invitation woes!  The designs are fun, fresh, and completely customizable.  Not to mention the easy to use website, fast and friendly customer service, and quick turnaround time!  My son's invitations arrived within a week and looked absolutely perfect!  [The packaging was darling too!]  There is also the option to use the website to design your invitations and print them yourself at home!  Talk about easy!

Kerry has been kind enough to offer up 50 4x6 photo greeting cards of any design on her site to one lucky winner.  Wouldn't you love to make a statement with custom invitations for your next party?  If so, just follow the giveaway rules below and good luck!

*leave one comment with your name and email [that is how you will be contacted]
*contest expires Thursday, September 25 at midnight (cst)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, September 26
*the winner will be contacted by email

Bonus: Kerry has been so generous to our readers!  She is also offering a 10% discount to any orders placed on her website.  Just enter WELCOME at checkout.

my little roo GIVEAWAY.

I posted about it here and am excited to say one is up for grabs today!  I absolutely adore my Little Roo cover.  It is easy peezy to use and dresses up my too drab baby carrier.  Not only do the covers add style + function but the company has also gone green.  They use vintage/recycled chenille on all the products.  So now you can feel like you are doing just a bit more to help out our planet.  The fabrics come in your choice of "girl", "boy", or "unisex" so there is something for everyone!
What pattern would you choose?

Win It!
*want to take home a my little roo cover?
*leave one comment with your name and email [that is how you will be contacted]
*answer the above question
*will ship INTERNATIONALLY!
*contest expires Monday, September 22 at midnight (cst)
*one random winner will be announced Tuesday, September 23
*the winner will be contacted by email

Extra cool: Right now all covers are $10 off and if you enter CMP at check out you will receive free shipping and handling!  How fantastic!!

preserve everyday GIVEAWAY.

I've tried to make it a goal this year to go a little bit more "green".  I'm trying to keep it simple + easy so I don't get too overwhelmed.  One factor that I refuse to give up when going green is style + design.  I believe you can still achieve that and be conscious about the environment at the same time. 

Preserve Everyday has accomplished just that.  This company has taken the products you use most in personal care, kitchen and tableware and has not sacrificed one bit on the side of design but can also help you achieve the green factor.

"At Preserve, we believe that you don’t have to sacrifice style or quality to live green. To us, living green means that you can get high quality, great looking eco-friendly products that feel good to use and perform as well as or even better than your old standbys. That’s why we work with top designers and use vivid colors to make household products that are fun and fashionable."

"Preserve products are made from 100% recycled plastics and 100% post-consumer paper. By using recycled materials, we save energy, preserve natural resources and create an incentive for communities to recycle.
All of our plastic products are recyclable, either through our postage-paid labels and mailers (toothbrushes and razor handles) or at the curb in communities that recycle #5 plastic.
We make our products in the USA, so that we can ship them shorter distances, using less fuel and limiting our environmental footprint.
We don’t test on animals.  Period."

What a winning company to help me on my road to preserving our planet.  My two favorites are the razor and toothbrush.  They not only work just as good as the other stuff but they look good to boot! What preserve product would you use the most?

Win it!
*want to take home an adult and jr. preserve toothbrush?
*leave one comment with your name and email [if you wish to be contacted that way]
*answer the above question
*contest expires Friday, August 22 at midnight (cst)
*one random winner will be announced Monday, August 25
*the winner has 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be chosen

lark and loon GIVEAWAY.

                                           

Lark and Loon is back!  Soft, stretchy cotton combined with commissioned art makes a fun statement any kid would love to wear.  If I had a girl I would most definitely dress her in one of the adorable "drops" but since I don't, I'll stick with the short or long sleeve tees.  My favorite being the Invincible, which fits my littlest guy's personality perfectly.  If you are looking for a unique + fun design that stands out from the mainstream finds, then you have found it with Lark and Loon.  I can't wait for the cooler weather to hit so I can outfit my guys in a couple of long sleeve tees!

Win it!
Feeling lucky?  Enter to win a tank or cap sleeve drop for your little girl or a short sleeve tee for the little man in your life.
Please leave one comment, along with your name and an answer to the question, "what design would you choose?".
You have 48 hours to contact me to collect your prize, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. 
To simplify it more, leave your email and I can contact you that way.
Sorry, no international shipping at this time.
*contest expires Thursday August 14th at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Friday, August 15th.

flatten me GIVEAWAY.

Pirates + fairies + magic + whimsy.  Stories of magic and far away places are intertwined with your little one as pictures of him/her pop up on page after page.  Such fun it is to dive into a story all about YOU.  Your little one will adore seeing a picture of himself on the pages of a beloved book.  I have mentioned FlattenMe here before and am now back to give one of you lucky readers a chance to win one of your very own.  Just follow the simple rules below and answer the question...What book would you choose?

Giveaway Rules:

*enter a comment on this post
*please enter only once
*answer the above question
*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Tuesday August 12th at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Wednesday, August 13th.
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen

GIVEAWAY Winners! By Guest Blogger: Danyelle

Thank you to everyone who participated in these fun giveaways and a HUGE thank you to Vinyl Vineyard and Elizabeth A. Williams Jewelry for your beautiful and amazing products!

The winner of the Vinyl Vineyard giveaway is Linda Moeller who said "I like the family tree or the scroll."

There are two winners for the Elizabeth A. Williams Jewelry giveaway.  They are Janet F who said "Constance are my favorite." and Kinzie who said "How can you pick between two lovely pairs? I am headed over to her shop right away. For my favorite I'd have to pick "Karman" so simple, yet the details and colors are stunning!"

Congratulations Ladies!  Please email me with your contact information at dandeedesigns[at]gmail[dot]com and I will get you in touch with these amazing artists!

Don't forget, you have until midnight tonight to enter the Paloma's Nest and Freshly Picked giveaways.  Good luck!

Freshly Picked GIVEAWAY! By Guest Blogger: Danyelle

This is my final giveaway for the week and I'm so excited to share this etsy shop with all of you!  Freshly Picked is the sweetest little shop of hand-sewn goodness there is.  Susan, the shop-girl has been sewing since high school.  She started her business over a year ago.  Currently, Susan is a stay at home mom.  She crafts to create & put her husband through school.  She has one daughter, Hattie Mae who is 2 & super cute. 

Susan has been generous enough to offer up this lovely Tan with Pink Dot Purse and matching Pink Dot Wallet! 

I personally own one of Susan's wallets and I can vouch for the quality she puts into her pieces.  They are well made with the attention to detail that you can only find in handmade items. 

To learn more about Susan and all of her creative endeavors visit her blog here.

If you would like to win this pretty pink purse and wallet please follow the giveaway rules below.  Oh, and keep your fingers crossed!  You don't want to leave anything to chance.  Are you feeling lucky?

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Giveaway Rules:

*enter a comment on this post
*please enter only once
*answer the above question
*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Friday August 8th at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Saturday, August 9th.
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen

Paloma's Nest GIVEAWAY! By Guest Blogger:Danyelle

From the moment I first stumbled upon Paloma's Nest, I was IN LOVE!  Paloma's Nest is the creative work of Caroline Colom Vasquez.  Caroline creates the most lovely ceramic and porcelain pieces.  They are pure eye candy.  Simple, and bold at the same time.

Paloma's Nest is dedicated to creating pieces for the home and for the heart. Each piece is designed and hand-crafted in Caroline's home studio in Austin, Texas using all natural materials including fine clays, wood, paper, and cloth.

Caroline has been generous enough to offer up one of her beautiful "I Love You" bowls for a GIVEAWAY!

If you would like a chance at winning this pretty little bowl, just follow the giveaway rules below.  I can think of plenty of people I would be happy to gift this treat to.  Who would you give it to?  Or, maybe you would keep it for yourself?  Oh, and be sure to browse Paloma's Nest too.  There are so many tempting pieces in Caroline's shop!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Giveaway Rules:

*enter a comment on this post
*please enter only once
*answer the above question
*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Friday August 8th at midnight (CST)
*one random winner will be announced Saturday, August 9th.
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen

 

Elizabeth A. Williams Jewelry GIVEAWAY By Guest Blogger: Danyelle

My favorite jewelry shop on Etsy is Elizabeth A. Williams Jewelry.  I absolutely adore her pieces!  They are romantic, classic and would be a lovely addition to any ensemble.  Elizabeth is a full time middle school art teacher and also teaches an after school jewelry making class where she hopes she is creating future Etsy sellers. 

Elizabeth A. Williams Jewelry has been kind enough to offer up TWO beautiful pairs of earrings.  That means TWO of you will win!  One winner will receive the "Constance" which features faceted aqua chalcedony with off white pearls on oxidized sterling hooks. These darlings are simple and stunning!

The other winner will receive "Karman."  This pair has delicate carved coral flowers, rings of off white pearls and a faceted aqua chalcedony stone.

If you would like to have a chance at winning one of these gorgeous pairs of earrings, just follow the giveaway rules below.  To learn more about Elizabeth and to see what she is working on, check out her blog here.

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Giveaway Rules:

*enter a comment on this post stating which pair of earrings is your favorite
*please enter only once
*currently we cannot ship internationally
*contest expires Thursday August 7th at midnight (CST)
*two random winners will be announced Friday, August 8th.
*the winner has 48 hours to email me or a new winner will be chosen