Random Giveaway — Tretorn Shoes for the Family

It's the 4th of July tomorrow. Which is wonderful. I LOVE July 4th! And I think we should celebrate our freedom with some new shoes. Because being able to walk around — when you want, where you want, in whatever shoes you want — is a lovely way to model independence. So how about new shoes for the whole family? A pair for Dad. A pair for Mom. And a pair for your child. All sponsored by Tretorn!



That's right. The winner will receive 3 pairs of shoes from Tretorn. And the winner gets to pick which pairs and which sizes. And it's going to be kind of a big job choosing those 3 pairs of shoes. Because Tretorn carries all sorts of really good-looking options. Check out the men's shoes. And the women's line. And the adorable children's sneakers and boots.





Why is Tretorn feeling so generous and All-American? Well. It's because in addition to the 4th of July, they are also celebrating the opening of their new shop in SoHo — yay Tretorn! It's located on 150 Spring Street, and I for one am dying to pay it a visit. If only so I can see this lovely pair of boots in person.

Thank you Tretorn!

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Random Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until Midnight PST on Sunday, July 13th to enter this giveaway. (I know that's super, extra long for one of my Giveaways. But I'll be at camp all next week and won't be ready to announce a winner until the 14th. So I thought: why not have an extra-long Giveaway?)
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-The winner will be randomly picked and announced on Monday, July 14th.
-What are Random Giveaways? Read about them here.

Target Dresses

Three versatile dresses at Target that caught my eye. The flattering, knit dress by Mossimo, $20. The super-sweet smocked, cap-sleeve dress by Mossimo, $23. And the classic Andrea wrap dress by Isaac Mizrahi, $45.

Cute right? Although I don't think my cleavage could sustain the one on the left — I'd have to wear it with another layer.

ASk Design Mom Week: Headbands

Ask Design Mom Question:
Hi Gabrielle! I have a question for you. We will be going camping soon with some friends and while I don't mind being outdoors and getting down and dirty, I'd like something cute to hold my too-short-for-a-ponytail hair back, especially since I don't plan on bringing a hair dryer on a camping trip! Do you know of any cute hair scarves or cloth headbands?
— Thanks! Katerina

Design Mom Answer:
First of all, your camping trip sounds like the perfect summer adventure. I'm sure you'll have a great time! My preferred camping head gear is a classic red bandana. Good-looking. Easy to spot if I'm hiking with others. Absorbent for mopping up perspiration on a hot day. And it can work as a sling in a pinch. But if you're looking for something beyond a bandana, here are two suggestions.



I recently received an email about a just-launched hair product called Knot Heads that promises to work with all hair lengths in all sorts of interesting ways. You can check it out (including demo videos) here. And. I've heard rave reviews about Pinkbench head bands. Adjustable to fit your head with a vow to "stay on and not hurt". Sounds good to me!

How do you handle "camp hair" Design Mom Readers?

Goodies from Beehive Bazaar

Knowing how bummed out I was about missing another Beehive Bazaar, the lovely organizers sent me a box filled with goodies so I could experience some of the BB wonder here in New York. Lucky me!

Beautiful and functional (my favorite combo), hand-painted garden tools. The cutest little reversible apron you ever did see. And a cheery wool-sphere necklace — that I have been totally coveting. The package absolutely made my day. Thank you Steph and Molly and Noelle!

Little Architecture

Andrea, a-former-West-Elm-designer-turned-jeweler, sent me the link to her Pico shop. The name of her line, Little Architecture, caught my eye. I checked it out and wasn't disappointed. Beautiful pieces — with clear architectural inspiration. I especially loved the bracelets. (I am all about bracelets these days.)

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #16 — $200 Worth of Goods from Paper and Ink

[ Congratulations to Cecily who said, "I love it choose me!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

It's the second to last Giveaway. If you come upon this post over the weekend, it's so going to make your day. Like for reals. This Giveaway features one of the favorite items we discuss around here: pretty paper. With your name on it. The winner will receive $200 worth of paper goods. From the hip shop Paper & Ink Studio.




The prize includes 75 Flat Notecards — personalized with your name — and accompanied by 75 hand-lined envelopes. Size: A2 (5.5"x4.25"). Printed on velvet texture 80 pound cardstock, with rounded corners. Strawberry envelopes hand-lined with a pretty pink floral pattern. Oh my. Hand-lined envelopes always make me swoon.



Additionally, the winner will receive 100 Call Me Cards — personalized with her name and info. Available in lots of good-looking designs. And won't you feel all special when someone asks for your email address and you whip out one of these?




What is it about pretty paper anyway? I'm sure it has something to do with how good a heavy, elegant, paper stock feels in your hand after an afternoon of email and internet. You just can't beat a hand-written note or a pretty little calling card. Mary Carstens, the designer behind Paper & Ink Studio, sure knows how to keep paper simple and chic and really elegant.

Thank you Paper & Ink!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 1:00 PM EST on Monday, May 12th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Monday night.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #14 — Necklace and Earrings from Darleen Meier

[ Congratulations to Amira who said, "how very nice!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

It's Friday. The last day of Mothers Day Giveaway Week at Design Mom. I've got four Giveaways to post! The first being jewelry. Really pretty jewelry from Darleen Meier. I'm going to show you three different combinations of necklace and earrings. You'll want to study them well. Because the winner gets to pick her favorite combo!!



First up: Edith. The earrings are clusters of semi-precious stones which hang above sterling silver rings. The necklace is a coin-shaped pearl that hangs from a cubic zircon. Isn't that pearl just stunning?



Next, let me introduce you to: Regan. The earrings are made out of brushed vermeil, moss aquamarine and rough pearl stone. The necklace is made with a free-forming brushed vermeil, gold-filled chain and a cluster of semi-precious stones. How funky cool is the big gold shape on the necklace? Love it!



Third, take a look at: Kayla. earrings are made with twisted gold-filled wire that are coiled in the form of a flower. Apatite briolette. Charm necklace has a gold-filled round disc, leaflet, natural zircon briolette and pearl. Those earrings are too delicate to be real. So pretty.

Isn't this a great Giveaway? I love when there's a choice. I start imagining which one I'd pick. What I'd wear it with. How it would sparkle on my neck line. And I love Darleen Meier's style. I think it's fabulous that she names her designs after family and friends. I'll bet I would like "Edith" in real life — because I sure like the jewelry that was named after her.

When you visit her site, don't miss her baby jewelry. Really beautiful stuff. My favorite is the little, tiny, Lexie bracelet.

Thank you Darleen Meier!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 1:00 PM EST on Monday, May 12th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Monday night.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #13 — Three Bags from Aster + Sage

[ Congratulations to Becky who said, "LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Since gone are the diaper bag days, what a way to spice up my own "haul-around"! I hope I win, then I don't have to add to my mom's day would-love list!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

And now it's Thursday night. Which means I should probably be watching 30 Rock. Which is currently the funniest show on television. But I promised to get up one more Giveaway today. And I couldn't get it posted until right this minute, because there was a fancy pantsy dance recital for my Olive this evening. For the record, dance recitals always beat out Giveaways.

But this Giveaway is totally worth the wait. And even though I'm posting it so late, you'll still get a full 24-hours to enter. For the record, you will so want to enter this Giveaway. Because there are three fantastic items up for grabs from one of my very favorite accessory lines Aster + Sage! Here's all the yummy details:



One lucky lady will receive the Charlotte tote bag — in any of the 3 great colors. It's giant and canvas and totally stylish. Perfect for holding the contents of your entire household as you head out the door this summer. You should also know that the Charlotte stands upright so it's easy to fill and wipes clean in a jiffy. For the record, Linda Yesline, the mother who designs the Aster + Sage line, uses it ALL the time.



Plus, the winner will also take home the super cool Carolyn makeup bag. Available in six up-to-date color combinations and sized exactly right. For the record, if you're not using a good-looking make-up bag, it might be time to upgrade. A great bag makes the whole make-up experience much more enjoyable.



And. Just to top things off and make this an extra-awesome Giveaway, the winner will receive the Angie phone/ipod case as well! It has an outer pocket, a cute dog-leash style strap, and it's large enough to fit a blackberry. For the record, it's so cute that you'll look for excuses to pull your phone/ipod out of your bag — just to show off your Angie case.

If you've been reading my blog for awhile, you probably already know I'm a big fan of Aster + Sage. I love the style behind the line. I love the philosophy. I loved meeting Linda at the Gift Show and seeing her darling baby. For the record, Aster + Sage rocks!!

Thank you Aster + Sage!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 10:00 PM EST on Friday, May 9th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Friday night.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #12 — Goodies from The Farm Chicks

[ Congratulations to Emily who said, "The giveaways just keep getting better and better!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Holy cow. We've already arrived at Giveaway #12. You will love Giveaway #12. It's a multi-goody sort of prize. A big sort of prize. And it's sponsored by the home grown, super stylish Farm Chicks. Here's what you could win:



1) Two Pendants. Your choice. Any two.
Made from vintage wallpapers, vintage sheet music, and vintage lettering. They come on an extra-long chain that can be easily trimmed to your preferred length. I love how they look in bunches. But there's more:



2) Two Grocery Bags in Canvas. One green. One red.
Because you know you'll use these in a thousand ways. And how cute are those polka dots anyway? And still, there's more:



3) Retro Recipe Cards & Shopping List.
A set of 20 "Good Eats" recipe cards. So darling that your recipes are sure to taste better, plus a magnetic shopping list — and I live for lists.

Hello fun stuff! Won't you feel all farm-fresh and spring-like when these goodies arrive on your doorstep. Yay for homegrown style!

Thank you to The Farm Chicks.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 3:30 PM EST on Friday, May 9th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Friday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #11 — 10 Subscriptions to Eliza Magazine

[ Congratulations to:
1) Lauren who said, "That looks perfect. What a great find!"
2) Brooke Rane who said, "Now THIS looks to be an awesome, fresh magazine!"
3) dakotapearl who said, "What a beautiful mag!"
4) Neen who said, "Oh I always need something new to read. This would be perfect."
5) Heeere's J-dude who said, "Great. Lucky me?"
6) Kathryn who said, "fresh magazines in the mail make me oh so happy"
7) kristi lou who said, "so glad!"
8) Lachelle, Rob & Eliza who said, "I would love to win - it's even a magazine named after my daughter!"
9) MMW who said, "Please please. What a lovely magazine."
10) christel who said, "Great magazine. My coworker would also love this. Thanks"

You're the big winners of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Is it just me or do we have some recurring themes going on this week? Jewelry. Clothing. Stationery. And magazine subscriptions! Awesome. Magazines are like getting a new gift every time the latest issue shows up in your mailbox. Lucky for you — this Giveaway will have ten (yes ten!) winners. Ten happy women will receive a year-long subscription to Eliza magazine.



What's Eliza Magazine? Well. It's your new favorite fashion tabloid. That's what. Best part? The stunning photography. Second best part? Eliza Magazine promises to never title an article: "the sexual secrets to make him want you." Or anything even remotely close to that. (Hooray!)



But you will find great articles on Fashion, Beauty, Health, Entertainment and Lifestyle. And no covers that you'll need to hide from your children. My particular favorite, is their series on the history of the great fashion houses — they've covered four so far, including Gucci and Chanel. Fabulous.

I love the description on their about page: "ELIZA magazine brings you "Fashion without Fiction." We are realistic about everyday women's price points, showcasing pieces that are worth the big price tags and discovering deals at your local department stores that are just as hip. We are realistic about women's bodies: we don't retouch bodies, and we mix real women and professional models. We are realistic about women's interests, featuring fashion and beauty information, current issues, and real life problem solving, all while keeping perspective on what's really important in life." Sounds just right to me.

If you don't win, no stress. You can pick up your own quarterly subscription here.

Thank you to Eliza Magazine.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 1:00 PM EST on Friday, May 9th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Friday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #9 — Pendant Necklace from SuperHero Designs

[ Congratulations to Mindful Mamma who said, "Wearing one of her necklaces would make me feel like a superhero for sure!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

It's lucky Giveaway #9. And it involves a Superhero. And jewelry. So really, you should probably start commenting before you even know exactly what it is. Because, come on, what more do you need to know? Oh alright. I'm going to tell you more. Because it's good stuff. And you'll love the details. The prize for Giveaway #9 is a pendant Necklace from SuperHero Designs!!



Mostly likely, you are already a fan of the gorgeous SuperHero line of beaded necklaces designed by Andrea Scher. You may have noticed them when they were featured earlier here and here. Or, if you've attended BlogHer you've likely seen several — they are totally the hot item at BlogHer. Or again, if your name is Ben Blair, you may recognize them because hopefully you've been browsing the SuperHero site this week. (I've never made a Mother's Day request before, but I would really like a SuperHero necklace this year. I'm just saying.)

But there's something new going down at SuperHero Designs. It's not only about the beads anymore. There is now a pendant option. For the first time ever. And it's beautiful. And lovely. And so of course I was giddy to showcase the new pendant here and feature it as a Giveaway prize. Look what you could win:




Gorgeous right? Made of matte finish sterling silver with a bulls eye on the front and the word "superhero" engraved on the back. Andrea calls it "a little treasure for the wearer, like a whisper in her ear. Whenever she feels she needs a boost she can turn it over and read her little love note." Ummm. What else is there to say?

Thank you to SuperHero Designs!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 10:00 AM EST on Friday, May 9th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Friday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #8 — Skirt and Two Tops from Cool Jane Imports

[ Congratulations to Isabel who said, "Oh my goodness, these are pretty. The colors are so vibrant!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Day number three! Yay for Giveaways! Quick note: Last night, I listed winners of Monday's Giveaways at the top of each Giveaway post. Feel free to scroll down to see if you won. I'll list Tuesday's winners tonight. And so forth. And so on.

And now. On to Giveaway #8. How about some more clothes? Because new clothes do wonders for how you feel walking out of the house — or walking around the house. Put your thinking caps on for this one. When you win, you'll get to pick the skirt of your choice, plus two tops of your choice, from Cool Jane Imports!!



I love these versatile 4 season skirts. Lightweight enough to take you through the spring and summer. Heavy enough to pair with tights or sweaters through the fall and winter. Festive enough to wear at a New Year's Party. Or you could dress it down with flip flops and wear it to the pool. Plus the color choices always make me smile. And you get to pick whichever color you like!



And don't forget the tops. You get to pick two. They're flattering, feminine and beautiful. They look great with the featured skirts (obviously) but would also be good looking with jeans and heels or a fluttery, a-line number. Both the tops and skirts are made from a Southeast Asian raw silk blend. The blend turns traditional raw silk (which is luxurious, but tears and wrinkles easily, is difficult to care for, and is expensive) into a still gorgeous, but stronger, easier-to-work-with material that's also affordable.

These are the kind of smart pieces that keep a wardrobe interesting. They're authentic — you can't pick them up at the Gap — and they're very flexible. You'll be surprised how often you want to pull them on.

Thank you to Cool Jane Imports!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 10:00 AM EST on Friday, May 9th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Friday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #7 — Necklace by Jacqueline Sanchez

[ Congratulations to Wesley's Mom who said, "This would be perfect compensation for all of the legos I have stepped on in the last 15 years!!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

More jewelry for Giveaway #7! Because really, I can't get enough. It's like there's a jewelry renaissance going on out there and I'm determined to take part. You can take part as well. Just leave a comment on this post and you could win this gorgeous and completely playful necklace from Jacqueline Sanchez.



The necklace features a sterling silver pendant with plastic building piece and a 3pt diamond. Hung from a rubber cord. Retail price $250.00. Extra fun: you get to pick the color. Red, green, turquoise, white, navy. Or any other color that Ms. Sanchez has available.

Is there another piece of jewelry that calls out Motherhood as clearly? Lego pieces have been a staple of my every day life for the last decade. They symbolize all sorts of things for me. The daily pick-up-and-put-away that happens in any house with children. The time spent playing together, making something, taking something apart. The creativity and imagination that are part and parcel of being a child — it's amazing what children create with these little squares of plastic.

I love the idea of wearing a lego piece — all grown up with a diamond of course — as a celebration of Motherhood. With the same thinking, last year, I gave Ben Blair a pair of red lego cufflinks from Jaqueline's Young at Heart Collection. He loves them. They're good looking, and draw just the right amount of attention. Her lego designs are available as rings and bracelets too.

Thank you to Jacqueline Sanchez!

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 1:30 PM EST on Wednesday, May 7th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Wednesday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #5 — Five Subscriptions to Seeing the Everyday

[ Congratulations to:
1) Brekster who said, "What a great mission for a magazine!"
2) Anna who said, "Oh, I would love to browse through a copy with a cup of coffee!"
3) Kendra who said, "this looks so great!"
4) ross and kate who said, "awesome magazine"
5) Daisy who said, "Thanks for the giveaway...it's very appropriate
"
You're the big winners of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]


It's the second day of this Giveaway week and things are running along without a hitch. Thank you to everyone for participating with such enthusiasm. I've got an extra good Giveaway to start off with today. Extra good because there are five winners. Have you heard of Seeing the Everyday? Go ahead and get familiar with this fine publication, because five of you will be winning subscriptions. Yay!



What you need to know: Seeing the Everyday is gorgeous. It's a newly launched magazine filled with beautiful writing and beautiful photography. And it's whole purpose is to bring needed attention to the importance of parenting. Seeing the Everyday aims to cover the "in-between" moments of parenthood. The non-events that actually make up the bulk of the act of parenting. To shed light on how important these small moments are.

If you're looking for a Mothers Day gift that keeps on giving, try a subscription to Seeing the Everyday. You'll get four inspiring issues, once each quarter — each issue completely ad free. (I'm not kidding. There are no ads. None.) And you'll come away from reading each one with new energy and resolve to be a better parent and to appreciate the small moments.

Send an email to your husband right now with the subscription info. He'll feel like a hero every time an issue arrives and you shower him with thanks for this most thoughtful gift.

Thank you to Seeing the Everyday.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 11:30 AM EST on Wednesday, May 7th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Wednesday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #3 — Nest Gift Basket

[ Congratulations to Shauna who said, "Gorgeous, inside and out!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Fantastic! Giveaway number #3 is a hot one. You are going to love it. Because it's an entire basket full of goodies. And who doesn't love a basket full of goodies? Nobody. In fact, I'm quite sure that it's the propensity of people to love baskets full of treasure that inspired Lisa to start her lovely company, Nest Gift Baskets.



The winner of this Giveaway #3 will have to make a choice. Does she prefer the Gardener's Eden basket? A gathering basket filled with treats like a “Trake” gardening tool, tea towel, bug spray, gardener’s soap with brush, Fox Gloves, and seed packets.



Or would she rather receive the Do Not Disturb basket? A darling chicken wire container brimming with La Lavande bath gel, lotion, soap & salts, candle — even a Do Not Disturb sign.

How will she ever choose between the two?

Both baskets are gorgeous of course. And either would be happily received by pretty much any woman I know. Happily, they are reflective of all the quality and creative gift baskets available at Nest. Definitely take a peek at their inspired offerings and find the perfect basket for your own mom.

Thanks to Nest Gift Baskets.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 1:00 PM EST on Tuesday, May 6th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Tuesday evening.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #2 — The Fine Art of Family Necklace

[ Congratulations to Cocoa who said, "Fabulous, darling, FAB U LOUS!" You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Oh goody! For Giveaway number two today, we've got another gorgeous item. For you. Or for your mom. Check out this luxe shiny bauble from The Fine Art of Family.



That's right. The winner of Giveaway number two will walk away with this gorgeous piece of jewelry. The Signature Round Floral Half Locket in Sterling Silver. Valued at $190.00.

This single image case necklace is made with that one perfect picture in mind and is designed to be worn image side down, close to the heart. Embellished with The Fine Art of Family's signature floral pattern, it hangs on a 16-inch chain. Photos easily slide in the top of the image case.

It's an instant heirloom. Who will you hand yours down to?

Thanks to The Fine Art of Family.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, May 6th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Tuesday.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Mothers Day 2008 Giveaway #1 — Two Dresses from Shabby Apple

[ Congratulations to Sarah who said, "Um, yes please. I am in love with Shabby apple. I am not above begging." You're the big winner of this Giveaway! Please send me an email at the address listed on my blog and I'll put you in touch with the sponsor. ]

Let's start things off with a bang. For our very first Giveaway this week (and there are going to be many, many Giveaways this week) what if you could win not one, but two gorgeous dresses from Shabby Apple? Would you like that? Then consider it done.



Get your comments in. And one lucky commenter will win: the 90 Words dress — a turquoise secretary dress that is to die for. Ruching at sides to flatter hips. Tie at neck. Puff sleeves with band just above elbow. Perfect.



And. She'll win the Daisy dress — from their brand new summer line! It's a white eyelet dress with shirt collar and puff sleeves. The dress comes in at an empire waist and then opens to a flattering A-line skirt that hits at the knee. Let's hear it for summer!

And you will look fabulous in these dresses. Because Shabby Apple is an independent clothing company that concentrates on flattering the female form — without making you feel like you're falling out of your dress. Worried about getting the right fit? Don't be: Shabby Apple now offers FREE shipping both ways on all exchanges.

Just imagine yourself wearing some Shabby Apple finery on Mothers Day this Sunday and feeling like the elegant lady that you are. Dang, Girl! You make motherhood look good.

Thanks Shabby Apple.

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Mothers Day Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until 10:30 AM EST on Tuesday, May 6th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
-One entry per person, please.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced on Tuesday.
-What are Mother's Day Giveaways? Read about them here.

Random Giveaway — Put Some Spring in Your Step

Aren't you itching for a Giveaway? I totally am. Spring Fever or something. So let's do it. How about a set of three pretties for Mom and a set of three pretties for baby? A little something to put some spring in your step. Because in my neck of the woods, the blossoms are on the trees and it's time to celebrate the fact that Spring has Sprung. Take a look at what one lucky winner will receive:



The Fleur Collection from My Sunset Road. retail value: $175.00
Earrings. Necklace. Ring. Gorgeous. What's the saying — April showers bring May flowers? Well it looks like the flowers arrived a bit early this year in the form of these gorgeous pieces. Don't they feel just perfect for Spring? My Sunset Road, and Courtney, the artist behind the jewelry, has such a fantastic aesthetic. The line is modern. But it feels totally handcrafted and organic. I love checking the site from time to time just to see what's new — so inspiring!



A new baby gift set from Toby & Rei. retail value: $90.00
This luscious eco-minded gift set includes a baby blanket, a onesie and a matching hat. For the blankets (made from a super-soft bamboo knit), choose from five gorgeous colors — natural, celery, pebble gray, chocolate and modern orange. For the onesie and hat, choose from four different cute graphics — robot, elephant, modern flowers and shark . I'm such a fan of Toby and Rei. Their knits blankets are the thickest and coziest I've seen. I sent my sister Jordan some of their lovely goods when Mr. Moses was born.

Now isn't this Giveaway just the perfect way to end the work week? A treat for you and a treat for baby. No baby? Then a treat for you and treat for your dear expectant friend's baby. Have fun commenting. And if you've got weather that's as good as the weather here in New York, I hope you get the chance to get out this weekend and enjoy it!

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Random Giveaway Guidelines:
-You have until midnight PST on Monday, April 28th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment.
-Anonymous comments will be ignored/removed.
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More Swimsuits

Still swimsuit hunting. I've been all about the tankinis for the last few summers, but I'm feeling the one piece this year. I am in love with this ruffle-y one by Juicy Couture. It's pricey and would be a complete splurge for me, but isn't it gorgeous? I prefer it in blue, but am including the pink shot so you can see what the back looks like. This is the best modern take on a retro swimsuit I've seen. And all that ruching has to be so slimming.



I've tried on this custom one from Lands' End and it is beautiful. Very well-made (and good detailing) with fantastic fabric that keeps my tummy in check. And I love the greek-maze-like pattern — less boring than basic black, but doesn't draw too much attention. Possibly more low-cut than I want, but I'm so flat chested it hardly matters — there's nothing to see.

I'll let you know what else I find.

Haulina Pumps

Am I allowed to fall in love with shoes from the Jessica Simpson line? Because the Haulina Pump is fully tempting me. I love that the polka-dots are cut out — it makes them feel so summery. Nice work Ms. Simpso