tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84944864804501148922024-03-05T20:49:27.376-06:00everyday inspirationseveryday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-22699565167075922902011-11-25T09:40:00.015-06:002011-11-26T21:51:44.028-06:00Fabulous Black Friday Giveaway!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHTTTIGvoItSGzgTqd-22m77Av-_xZxl47LKuJex4CewpwcT5eK-o4B0toX9f2hCWL03QNYuRCbEdNFw2qc5PwdBdrxnimZ4Kuwo2Jha_jPeyrgeK_l5yuIBEy3NwyH_vIGmKqeeUG84/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.48.40+AM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 364px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHTTTIGvoItSGzgTqd-22m77Av-_xZxl47LKuJex4CewpwcT5eK-o4B0toX9f2hCWL03QNYuRCbEdNFw2qc5PwdBdrxnimZ4Kuwo2Jha_jPeyrgeK_l5yuIBEy3NwyH_vIGmKqeeUG84/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.48.40+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963155468733538" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The time has arrived for my big announcement! My apologies I did not post it yesterday but I didn't get home until the wee hours of the morning after partaking in some early Black Friday shopping. I had some great success and am hoping that those of you who were out and about had good luck in your shopping fun as well. Speaking of shopping fun - how fun would it be to win 60 awesome items from 60 different vendors?!? It could be your lucky day and think of all the fun gift giving as a result of winning it all!<br /><br />I am happy to announce that I am part of the <a href="http://www.fabulousfunfinds.com/2011/11/fabulous-black-friday-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Fabulous Black Friday Giveaway Event</a> going on now through November 30th. One winner will not only win a shopping spree with me through Rendi, but that SAME winner takes <a href="http://pinterest.com/fabulousfunfind/fabulous-black-friday-giveaway-event/" target="_blank">ALL the items posted in the giveaway</a>. What?!? Yes! You read it right...so hurry to the <a href="http://www.fabulousfunfinds.com/2011/11/fabulous-black-friday-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Fabulous Fun Finds blog</a> to find out how to be entered for all the loot. Good luck! Wish I could enter - there is some REALLY cool stuff in this giveaway! Here's a preview of some of the 60 (yes, 60!!!) items to be won! Who knows, it may be YOUR lucky day. You never will know unless you enter!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DuiGncEJADlaMdPISBYVlY5lbo83xjMR-I_SkYRFAAYNJV-YvXdhloiLtcPp5PGFp-fg6RDZYKcq5JQRCXunUaT03E8817d0rbHAwgb6urqiAwrsklPGT4YOqm4ybD8nj78kdTCj9jc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.49.52+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 381px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DuiGncEJADlaMdPISBYVlY5lbo83xjMR-I_SkYRFAAYNJV-YvXdhloiLtcPp5PGFp-fg6RDZYKcq5JQRCXunUaT03E8817d0rbHAwgb6urqiAwrsklPGT4YOqm4ybD8nj78kdTCj9jc/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.49.52+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963175270727282" border="0" /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL60eHGTnU_b0mLR6EnkTJnR7il2GB_gx16qFK-NK1GKAfxjzPlxclpWDKfwCE7cOuRzq1FlyO4Er1BLEoUKZkZ6HjTq1m0CegDOeNOamyd5WH9R-7YZ5FQLj2Gk2FgD1ctbpcnvNHw2g/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.51.27+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL60eHGTnU_b0mLR6EnkTJnR7il2GB_gx16qFK-NK1GKAfxjzPlxclpWDKfwCE7cOuRzq1FlyO4Er1BLEoUKZkZ6HjTq1m0CegDOeNOamyd5WH9R-7YZ5FQLj2Gk2FgD1ctbpcnvNHw2g/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.51.27+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963171467781010" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01xyXNd0JpCrEEAS9VAcpi6RQHcyYbHandL1Ib_AIgl4sn4oNYeTXnElPEV2NS9SLQ_MKrXF_ujR9HqN9mWjhkvORyP9MUX3wDqMJ1z7HSG4ktOQOBLaVCcE2zX1mFPEmDeRtsKTACDQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.49.05+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01xyXNd0JpCrEEAS9VAcpi6RQHcyYbHandL1Ib_AIgl4sn4oNYeTXnElPEV2NS9SLQ_MKrXF_ujR9HqN9mWjhkvORyP9MUX3wDqMJ1z7HSG4ktOQOBLaVCcE2zX1mFPEmDeRtsKTACDQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.49.05+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963157501992210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26XcrpF3OtGnyy3-UN0-UoI_2A2IQjKX49sxr2LCic8X5HWg6SA4MSgLtabssAAxPqU3q14qsWPknmCVvypyygHYo9q46dB-fjoaSGR6Jqy0dKZk_7ztNtLhaYTGe9DJD79lmWqNeyQQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.51.50+AM.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj26XcrpF3OtGnyy3-UN0-UoI_2A2IQjKX49sxr2LCic8X5HWg6SA4MSgLtabssAAxPqU3q14qsWPknmCVvypyygHYo9q46dB-fjoaSGR6Jqy0dKZk_7ztNtLhaYTGe9DJD79lmWqNeyQQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.51.50+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963167616947266" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfeHR9iTIoy4okesl8nZRAl_b4I6mbh1C9L7dHELaiwtmb55KQUT-5KjCVrDoBkmsPqOPmWD6WGnc3ecYGjjweViijDTP4MBMAB-WSR15bT82zdfonVVKcwbS_51GFJ37cElfxXfQ0YA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.50.14+AM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfeHR9iTIoy4okesl8nZRAl_b4I6mbh1C9L7dHELaiwtmb55KQUT-5KjCVrDoBkmsPqOPmWD6WGnc3ecYGjjweViijDTP4MBMAB-WSR15bT82zdfonVVKcwbS_51GFJ37cElfxXfQ0YA/s400/Screen+shot+2011-11-25+at+9.50.14+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678963893069631410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Images Courtesy of Individual Giveaway Vendors via <a href="http://pinterest.com/fabulousfunfind/fabulous-black-friday-giveaway-event/" target="_blank">Pinterest :: Fabulous Fun Finds Fabulous Black Friday Giveaway Event</a></span>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-13007727131746147932011-11-24T11:53:00.022-06:002011-12-12T01:32:58.269-06:00Happy Thanksgiving!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Has it really been SIX months since my last post??? Hope you all have been well - HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone - enjoy the day with family and friends. I am thankful for everything in my life today; take time to appreciate all your blessings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWokVO-jLTGCulp1DMbXskakd8vDemBu4qwTE3dw8RzqhAdlWnlIqt-j8fh_PLqjpyw4OpL6FP4lJdFbv0_dW6dbFEIEgQh6KHSnEqHh97Z9DTKL8XltzAGMrSh_QKebB-n5hmcVrJo5M/s1600/rendiindepstylist_logo+-+9-27-10-001.jpg"></a><a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWokVO-jLTGCulp1DMbXskakd8vDemBu4qwTE3dw8RzqhAdlWnlIqt-j8fh_PLqjpyw4OpL6FP4lJdFbv0_dW6dbFEIEgQh6KHSnEqHh97Z9DTKL8XltzAGMrSh_QKebB-n5hmcVrJo5M/s400/rendiindepstylist_logo+-+9-27-10-001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678626927733048930" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One blessing in my life has been Rendi...and I'd like to share it with you. Rendi is the brainchild of award-winning designer, <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/About.aspx" target="_blank">Annie Danielson</a> of <a href="http://www.danielsondesigns.com/" target="_blank">Danielson Designs</a>. Our walls are graced with MANY of her home décor items and picture frames. Joining her team as a sales representative for Rendi was a no-brainer and the best decision I've made. Be sure to check out <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank">my website</a> where you can browse the full offering of each collection. Stay awhile and play - design some frames, customize a wall sign, personalize a bud vase...the sky is the limit! Grab your calendar and highlight the events coming up...wouldn't your gift recipient LOVE a one-of-a-kind personalized gift created just by YOU???<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMFjENcvR3rZLHNCqC6He9jKa_ksMnIHKWZwrxA-XvoynBZqSVwGDg4gB97q15UDLQtNI1UiPK1F-0yRdXYGm1LIHp8ypLhsQ6yaqooB84-d0e-Zm9cAzSYOtZJQN2drfJKPk6BBvVJg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-13+at+2.48.10+PM.png"></a><a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMFjENcvR3rZLHNCqC6He9jKa_ksMnIHKWZwrxA-XvoynBZqSVwGDg4gB97q15UDLQtNI1UiPK1F-0yRdXYGm1LIHp8ypLhsQ6yaqooB84-d0e-Zm9cAzSYOtZJQN2drfJKPk6BBvVJg/s400/Screen+shot+2011-09-13+at+2.48.10+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678627604260533442" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/About_Products.aspx" target="_blank">good stuff</a> about Rendi which made it an easy choice for me to be a customer and also a happy representative of the brand.<br /></div><ul style="text-align: center;"><li>It's made in the USA, right in Trinidad, Colorado.</li><li>The frames and signs are made from 100% recycled wood, so no forests were harmed and no trees were illegally cut in creating the products.</li><li>The ink is water-based and non-toxic, meaning it's safe enough to eat off of (not that you would, but great for peace of mind).</li><li>Rendi <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/About_GlobalResponsibility.aspx" target="_blank">donates a portion of their sales</a> to <a href="http://www.charitywater.org/" target="_blank">charity:water</a>, dedicated to making clean water wells in Africa and other needy countries (a charity very dear to my heart).</li><li>ALL items come gift-wrapped for FREE in an awesome reusable, unique box.</li><li>Your order ships out their Colorado facility in two business days...wait, what?!? Yup, you heard me right - TWO business days for a PERSONALIZED gift item to be on its way to you or your gift recipient.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXv7DK-EiY4cyTbafF-2XNTSX7MKsmo-DH2a7EonhpubT9NUKwUdgcg-oWQX8vYgek8mcQpAO9NWXpufEOKclucqBrl195Pg__SR7Tl6ZnFrqVpXbtXeqOxPYPrMfycrnBVw-BIkYyYk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-10+at+12.50.47+AM.png" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXv7DK-EiY4cyTbafF-2XNTSX7MKsmo-DH2a7EonhpubT9NUKwUdgcg-oWQX8vYgek8mcQpAO9NWXpufEOKclucqBrl195Pg__SR7Tl6ZnFrqVpXbtXeqOxPYPrMfycrnBVw-BIkYyYk/s400/Screen+shot+2011-09-10+at+12.50.47+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678628032582591730" border="0" /></a></li></ul><p style="text-align: center;">This company has the BEST customer service I have ever received...and that is saying A LOT. But don't take my word for it, try it out for yourself. You have plenty of memories to be captured and remembered...why not make it personal with Rendi? Price points are VERY affordable ($19.95 to $39.95) for a made-in-the-USA, customized product. Sign up on <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank">my site</a> to make me your stylist to never miss a monthly special and be entered to win some goodies throughout the year. Hope you enjoy Rendi as much as I have...it has surely been a blessing in 2011! If you're interested in the <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/Distributor.aspx" target="_blank">Rendi Opportunity</a>, please check it out and <a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/Distributor_StyleKit.aspx" target="_blank">see what's part of the package</a> - contact me to be part of a ground-floor opportunity (there's only about 200 reps nationwide as of now) - it's opened so MANY doors for me; let me help it open doors for YOU!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Catherine S.<br />Rendi Independent Stylist<br /><a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank">www.catherines.rendistyle.com</a><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkuv0bsXorFFJp52rTom_kuOlBeIsl6XhH-G4DbXJgsa4UulDeBHQiL7ugd7Ts9Z8qBvig9ITlJxpS1fm4PUeNElW4LJe1SKbVc3ihXsekAw-SvGroalAObLSvdKp_qnsxRiFCAaSQNo/s1600/LgCottageSign.jpg"></a><a href="http://catherines.rendistyle.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbkuv0bsXorFFJp52rTom_kuOlBeIsl6XhH-G4DbXJgsa4UulDeBHQiL7ugd7Ts9Z8qBvig9ITlJxpS1fm4PUeNElW4LJe1SKbVc3ihXsekAw-SvGroalAObLSvdKp_qnsxRiFCAaSQNo/s400/LgCottageSign.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678628335255446290" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;">Swing by later TODAY for a VERY fun announcement I will have and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all!<br /></p>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-87491315208178663502011-05-10T23:18:00.003-05:002011-05-10T23:27:50.667-05:00Update and Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNrjlfxzjsrjPVhEpGpFGK4cqT8Of5WVJOzYRgWxk70CcmTe5RRPIrKuAZIDaEm8tIj4CLBkyVU4dkzRXpXEg6sl2_PdlsnR_nCDW7dpr8zwnceytplQU1-g-m6bpHuPgUfo3zitUEkM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-10+at+11.26.24+PM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 394px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxNrjlfxzjsrjPVhEpGpFGK4cqT8Of5WVJOzYRgWxk70CcmTe5RRPIrKuAZIDaEm8tIj4CLBkyVU4dkzRXpXEg6sl2_PdlsnR_nCDW7dpr8zwnceytplQU1-g-m6bpHuPgUfo3zitUEkM/s400/Screen+shot+2011-05-10+at+11.26.24+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605310462427273138" border="0" /></a>So thanks for hanging with me...we're in the midst of another move...yes, another. But this time, let's hope it's for awhile as we have found our dream home. Once we're settled in, I'll have to post some photos, but we are knee deep in painting and basement remodeling, so it's a bit of a mess.<br /><br />Just wanted to say hello and tell you about the AWESOME giveaways going on at the <a href="http://momof40toes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mom of 40 Toes blog</a>...she reached 5000 followers - AMAZING!!! So go check her out...you won't be sorry. And enter one of the fantastic giveaways she is hosting...like <a href="http://momof40toes.blogspot.com/2011/05/gardenhouse-boutique-giveaway.html" target="_blank">this one</a> - from one of my favorites, Gardenhouse.<br /><br />Once I'm all settled in, I promise you I'll be hosting some fun giveaways of my own...so stay tuned my friends!!!<br /><br />Ciao - off to pack more boxes!everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-59866066708876811622011-02-02T19:31:00.020-06:002011-02-02T20:33:18.450-06:00SAVE THE DATE - Matilda Jane House of Clouds Virtual Trunk Show THIS SATURDAY<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKglA5fPCBrQUsvWDvyy6b07sqz9qgp9zBGgbMfSEvl6KBMKXQwRAIW9Ry8enG6154Jd5zdvy-A9si3ovIc9c93VgDpZ3WLR8RCZWkimTkvfQ3eN_7KCWWGuwj1cdYLEzep5zZzgiGStE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.24.59+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKglA5fPCBrQUsvWDvyy6b07sqz9qgp9zBGgbMfSEvl6KBMKXQwRAIW9Ry8enG6154Jd5zdvy-A9si3ovIc9c93VgDpZ3WLR8RCZWkimTkvfQ3eN_7KCWWGuwj1cdYLEzep5zZzgiGStE/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.24.59+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569273592598687010" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Well, I love my Mother (Nature), but she had different plans for my <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?CategoryID=24" target="_blank">Matilda Jane House of Clouds</a> trunk show last night. Since I had it at my home, I set everything up and ironically prayed that no one would show up in the 40 MPH winds and snow - just horrible weather! One trooper of a friend stopped out briefly, but ended up quickly leaving to beat the ensuing snowfall and worsening wind gusts...what a friend she is (thank you Sara!!!)...so, I have rescheduled the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Matilda Jane House of Clouds Open House</span> for this <span style="font-weight: bold;">Saturday, February 5th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm CST.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAizP6xy9az3GBqClF76aJdpynu9IX7r_4uuZtVVFVoVvZYJDLugF0PveakAJctDynj0TRNTw98Ovg4aju2d1R-FKgUxuSXhC6Aqyx3IgNv_hr_ItGw8HUsKzR5GyVb9kzjWkqafRfd0k/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.22.14+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 294px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAizP6xy9az3GBqClF76aJdpynu9IX7r_4uuZtVVFVoVvZYJDLugF0PveakAJctDynj0TRNTw98Ovg4aju2d1R-FKgUxuSXhC6Aqyx3IgNv_hr_ItGw8HUsKzR5GyVb9kzjWkqafRfd0k/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.22.14+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569273571957237810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The GREAT news is that I am accepting online/virtual orders for that show! So you can live miles away from me and still place an order :) Yipee! Maybe you're stuck inside for the second day in a row with all this snow...relax and shop House of Clouds! <span style="font-style: italic;"> If you are interested in the virtual option, please visit the </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane website</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and find their </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/wishlist.php" target="_blank">WISHLIST</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span> Here you will be able to add the items in the sizes and quantities you desire and email your wishlist directly to me.<br /><br />My email for receiving Matilda Jane orders is: <a href="mailto:catherinestrunk@gmail.com" target="_blank">catherinestrunk@gmail.com</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuwrkM6X38qCfPEyToML3Ja2sCLPl3ZHE_Y19j5dyCgNQ1bMn8Y8pTTNdmZM2Q9nz6JgQahGWp7yvX7a9yMatxJoVHVCsLLU0_FBXjCLB2EzjDf0fgUyKJUg9H61StGjg9W2BPcZijYI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.22.43+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuwrkM6X38qCfPEyToML3Ja2sCLPl3ZHE_Y19j5dyCgNQ1bMn8Y8pTTNdmZM2Q9nz6JgQahGWp7yvX7a9yMatxJoVHVCsLLU0_FBXjCLB2EzjDf0fgUyKJUg9H61StGjg9W2BPcZijYI/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.22.43+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569273581959240338" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I will follow up with you for payment information (MC or VISA) via email or phone. As for shipping, you can have it directly shipped to you (a tad more expensive than the flat trunk show shipping) or I'm offering trunk shipping (a flat $4) that will be shipped to me, I sort the orders and then ship to you...less expensive, but it takes about 4-5 more business days once it gets to me to get out to you. All orders are shipping out around 3 weeks. I've been advising people that if you see something that is a 'must have' for you, to get it right away because as history has shown, some Matilda Jane items have had a high sell-out and once they are gone, they're gone. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Please have your online/virtual orders to me no later than 2:00 pm CST this Saturday, February 5th.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy8DVkB6LJpaVHl7gLUB_-9mm1bbV-quIWgsZ7qxK3uUStmKwiYm2J_oGp2sG1R20bSJtdFAz_qJQwydnopx80_QbJ7d7goELWkDZexdqgFBnaQ_AMxLKvqkVnpNNTBUUcDXsb-pqsww/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.23.52+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy8DVkB6LJpaVHl7gLUB_-9mm1bbV-quIWgsZ7qxK3uUStmKwiYm2J_oGp2sG1R20bSJtdFAz_qJQwydnopx80_QbJ7d7goELWkDZexdqgFBnaQ_AMxLKvqkVnpNNTBUUcDXsb-pqsww/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-31+at+4.23.52+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569275208728783746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Tahoma"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >Here's the OPEN HOUSE invite again:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >Meet me on Cloud Nine!!! I'm so excited to be selling these goodies this season and am able to offer you the awesome Jane (hostess) benefits! Come and see how you can earn some of these gorgeous items at half off or even for FREE by hosting your own trunk show, in-home or online/virtual!<br /><br /></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >Feel free to bring the kiddos and/or some of your friends -<br />the more, the merrier! :D</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Date: Saturday, February 5th, 2011</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm<br />(pop in any time between - no formal presentation;<br />come & shop)</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"><br /></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Place: My Home (if you are local to the Fox Valley, WI - message me for directions)</span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><b style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >If you cannot make it and/or wish to order virtually, please feel free to <a href="mailto:catherinestrunk@gmail.com" target="_blank">email me</a> your items from the <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/wishlist.php" target="_blank">MJC wishlist option</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" >Check out the <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/the-lookbook.php" target="_blank">Lookbook</a></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > for glorious photos of some items from the collection :: the <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane website</a></span><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > has been updated with the <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?CategoryID=24" target="_blank">new House of Clouds collection</a>.<br />Fantastic news - there's an expanded women's line, too!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style=";font-family:Tahoma;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">Thanks for your interest and hope to see you there!</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><i style=""><span style="font-family:Tahoma;">(Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>)<br /></span></i></span></p><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-46278668448337655812011-01-31T22:46:00.009-06:002011-01-31T23:12:31.809-06:00Matilda Jane Spring 2011 House of Clouds Open House & Virtual Trunk Show<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/kitkatnelle/?action=view&current=Tomorrow-1.png" target="_blank"><img style="width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="http://i994.photobucket.com/albums/af68/kitkatnelle/Tomorrow-1.png" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meet me on Cloud Nine!!! I'm so excited to be selling these goodies this season and am able to offer you the awesome Jane (hostess) benefits! Come and see (or contact me for more info about) how you can <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">earn some of these gorgeous items at half off or even for FREE</span></span> by hosting your own trunk show, in-home or online/virtual! Feel free to bring the kiddos and/or some of your friends - the more, the merrier! :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">Date:</span> <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296535647_0">Tuesday, February 1st, 2011<br /><br /></span></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">Time:</span> <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296535647_1">6:00 pm - 8:00 pm</span><br />(pop in any time between - no formal presentation; come & shop)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">Place:</span> My Home - if you are local to the Fox Valley (WI) & want to come, email me for directions. If you cannot make it and/or wish to order virtually, please feel free to </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/wishlist.php"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296535647_5">email me your items</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> from the MJC website wishlist option.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Check out the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/the-lookbook.php"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296535647_3">Lookbook</span></a> for a glimpse of the collection :: the <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1296535647_4">Matilda Jane website</span></a> will be updated tomorrow with the new pieces. Fantastic news - there's an expanded women's line, too!<br /><br />Thanks for your interest and hope to see you there!</div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-50497967485737774202011-01-18T16:57:00.008-06:002011-01-18T17:25:06.127-06:00Mama-who?!?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmQbr6ZvXWyOUwnRAXCJTsRAajGyNGGKdcRbxPg84TJBx3PtzX_4TtHC3J_Hnl3Kw3PDaUuU4ZY594RvlTVdKC_wxbIYcs9RLCl_W86FUCd6ouoZCbriS36-PhTQ3Z-n7ceA9XK_weCY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-18+at+4.56.47+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmQbr6ZvXWyOUwnRAXCJTsRAajGyNGGKdcRbxPg84TJBx3PtzX_4TtHC3J_Hnl3Kw3PDaUuU4ZY594RvlTVdKC_wxbIYcs9RLCl_W86FUCd6ouoZCbriS36-PhTQ3Z-n7ceA9XK_weCY/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-18+at+4.56.47+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563669297356129634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=203447" target="_blank">Mamapedia.com</a>. Ever heard of it? Well, me neither until a few days ago...I was informed about this sweet deal for <a href="http://www.kiwimagonline.com/" target="_blank">Kiwi Magazine</a>. So <a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=203447" target="_blank">I joined</a>. And the sweet deal I joined for - <a href="http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/kiwi-magazine-2-year" target="_blank">a two-year subscription to Kiwi Magazine </a>for...wait for it...<span style="font-weight: bold;">only $4</span>. Ya. I don't know about you, but I've easily paid over four buckaroos for one single magazine. So I was over the moon elated at this deal...but hurry, act fast, this sweet deal is only on for a few more hours or so.<br /><br />Didn't make it in time for this deal? No worries. 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If you only want a one-year subscription to Kiwi Magazine, <a href="http://deals.mamapedia.com/deals/kiwi-magazine-1-year" target="_blank">here's the link</a> that will take you to order just one year and enter <span style="font-weight: bold;">1YEARKIWI2</span> (this will get you the subscription for $2 - yup 8 quarters!!!)...<span style="font-style: italic;">remember, the codes will only work for new Mampedia.com members - so <a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=203447" target="_blank">sign up today</a> to get these awesome savings!</span> If you are already a Mamapedia member, the savings are still great - you can snag a one-year subscription for $6 and the two-year subscription for $10 by using those same links.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />(Image courtesy of <a href="http://www.kiwimagonline.com/" target="_blank">Kiwi Magazine</a> and <a href="https://deals.mamapedia.com/national?ref_id=203447" target="_blank">Mamapedia.com</a>)</span>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-61925184424887838362011-01-17T08:15:00.001-06:002011-01-17T08:15:01.048-06:00The BIG Announcement<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0_Nvty6hzzl4pDpXTOqa1x8eXh45JOC9hvEPG3Ig5ErIod-7FSOqUJ5lv0gWEki2aENdydS4rVc7VLx18wC8vfJZQQJbgqd5tIvP6NistS5Sw4mVeZaxk6BbQgNMi09N1zhzal-R44Y/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.11.28+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0_Nvty6hzzl4pDpXTOqa1x8eXh45JOC9hvEPG3Ig5ErIod-7FSOqUJ5lv0gWEki2aENdydS4rVc7VLx18wC8vfJZQQJbgqd5tIvP6NistS5Sw4mVeZaxk6BbQgNMi09N1zhzal-R44Y/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.11.28+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563049877038948338" border="0" /></a><br /></div>It's official - I can now let the cat out of the bag!!! I know I've kept quite a few of you wondering when I had announced earlier I had some big news and what it all meant. I had a few very interesting guesses (no, we're not pregnant, we're not moving again and I'm not joining the circus). Let me ease you into the news...those that know me well will say I am a diehard fan of <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>...I'm not as extreme as some ladies out there (not that it's a bad thing), but I own my share of pieces for my daughter and myself, and love them to bits. For those of you not familiar with Matilda Jane Clothing, please let me introduce you to this wonderful and artsy clothing company!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Denise DeMarchis started <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/about.php" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a> a few years ago selling her handcrafted clothing at art fairs when she was convinced by supportive family and friends to follow her dream and make it into a real business. Well, that is just what she's done, and it's a thriving business at that! You MUST take a few minutes to peruse through her <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">beautiful new website</a> and visit the <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php" target="_blank">different collections</a> she offers. The clothing is the perfect juxtaposition of sweetness and spunk right down to each and every detail such as the buttons, the ribbon trim...pure creativity!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96Ssj_j66doCOhipj49A0DiwlGv2oysx3L5jHsBUKIc-P4lGiKsyef3AaFFB3HIuD2VTXbikyUoJrKQ22v3v1d8j-6zfR9vDtmBZ0YqPxQ1nYv52PQZQJN9y-4zwqFdDObcZpgDbAzOM/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.06.46+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg96Ssj_j66doCOhipj49A0DiwlGv2oysx3L5jHsBUKIc-P4lGiKsyef3AaFFB3HIuD2VTXbikyUoJrKQ22v3v1d8j-6zfR9vDtmBZ0YqPxQ1nYv52PQZQJN9y-4zwqFdDObcZpgDbAzOM/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.06.46+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563049868662083618" border="0" /></a></div></div>The bulk of her clothing is for <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?Type=girls" target="_blank">girls</a> in sizes 6 months to 6 years for children and the tween line for sizes 8 years to 12 years.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNorYoGKmcCcRDb-dukqVBBpJzYz4zWbmjllvGl-vcF47mvi8Rwt3EYTH4-s5RgR8o1QoHUid2iff2y121Lq837xL19Gtq5JXalSjTFknU21eStenbvbJZK8lr6lcYKaAwP8_mzx10d8s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.11.48+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNorYoGKmcCcRDb-dukqVBBpJzYz4zWbmjllvGl-vcF47mvi8Rwt3EYTH4-s5RgR8o1QoHUid2iff2y121Lq837xL19Gtq5JXalSjTFknU21eStenbvbJZK8lr6lcYKaAwP8_mzx10d8s/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.11.48+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563049886236252530" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Matilda Jane also offers a <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?Type=women" target="_blank">women's line</a> in sizes S-L that has been expanded with this collection. They also have a variety of <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?CategoryID=9" target="_blank">accessories</a> (tights, socks, hats, headbands, etc.) along with a few <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/shop.php?Type=boys" target="_blank">boys</a> pieces thrown in as well.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN_-3CJrhb9tnmoI6P25olrTEXRMpQqLPShPfEJOz9ahXQM_J1-1KcHDq0lE1Fd1g1Qh43EWidXqdQ3AOEbOX7d1vTG5vhyPzCK841NrTlZF8BuPOuw5e1AnXXKHatFhkIp8325CKst4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.10.46+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFN_-3CJrhb9tnmoI6P25olrTEXRMpQqLPShPfEJOz9ahXQM_J1-1KcHDq0lE1Fd1g1Qh43EWidXqdQ3AOEbOX7d1vTG5vhyPzCK841NrTlZF8BuPOuw5e1AnXXKHatFhkIp8325CKst4/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.10.46+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563049895142934370" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqfAYmGgP9uVfufXoayNw2zBQ4ix-CqDKgd2lNyBt6Hsyw7GoDo67jVKRqNmomV-RDFO-lctiDwQEUQgl3RXUMmzEfkQS1ihuK4C7csBqIpPnH4rhrvNxjP3R97bPys9uXm2tT0LHHbo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.10.22+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 306px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkqfAYmGgP9uVfufXoayNw2zBQ4ix-CqDKgd2lNyBt6Hsyw7GoDo67jVKRqNmomV-RDFO-lctiDwQEUQgl3RXUMmzEfkQS1ihuK4C7csBqIpPnH4rhrvNxjP3R97bPys9uXm2tT0LHHbo/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-17+at+1.10.22+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563049904702431010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So, I am very excited to announce that I will be a Traveling Trunk Jane for the Spring 2011 season with hopes that I will sign on with the company in Fall 2011! What does this all mean? It means that I will have the FULL SPRING 2011 COLLECTION in my hands and can travel to you so you can host a show in your home. Yes, as I now say, "I have a trunk and will travel!" Don't want to open your home and have a trunk show? No problem...send your friends and family the website link and have them find what they like. They can email their items to you or me and we can have an online party! Either way, you are the Jane (hostess) and will be able to take advantage of the awesome benefits - what a great way to earn half-price and even FREE (yes, I said FREE) Matilda Jane pieces!!! I am so excited to share that opportunity with you!<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The Spring 2011 House of Clouds Collection launches on February 1, 2011 with a second (quite large) release on March 1, 2011 and a third release of a few more pieces in early April. You can get a sneak peek of some of the spring collection items on the <a href="http://matildajaneblog.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane blog</a> by reading a <a href="http://matildajaneblog.com/raise-your-hand/" target="_blank">few posts</a> and viewing the photos. ** Warning: The line looks just delicious!!! Be prepared to have a long <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/wishlist.php" target="_blank">wishlist</a>. *** I will be hosting my trunk show launch at my home on Tuesday, February 1st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you are in the Fox Valley (WI) area and want to come see the House of Clouds collection or know you want to buy some new items, please come over and bring a friend or a carload - the more, the merrier! <a href="mailto:catherinestrunk@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email me here</a> through my 'contact me' button and I will get you all the fun details!!! Or contact me if you are within the state of Wisconsin and want to <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/the-trunkshows.php" target="_blank">host your own trunk show</a> to get all the awesome benefits!!! As I said before, I have a trunk and will travel!<br /><br />I'm excited to be working with my original Matilda Jane Trunk Keeper who has become a trusted friend of mine and elated to have found something where I am able to stay home with my daughter during the day and run a business in the evenings and weekends. I am looking forward to all the wonderful new people I am going to meet and the new experiences ahead of me - I feel very blessed with this opportunity. I hope you join me on this journey - I would love to make you a happy Jane with those awesome benefits!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-31465748397112455062011-01-15T08:33:00.002-06:002011-01-15T08:33:00.498-06:00In a Blog Fog...Hello readers! I have returned! My apologies that I have been away for awhile - was it really October? *blush* The end of 2010 brought some urgency to SIMPLIFY - daily activities, personal belongings, etc. in order to start 2011 off on the right foot. I took a well needed break from blogging, reading blogs, and being online in search of overall balance. So far, so good!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcYWoL5iRUZok2bpruNtA6mZKnGkynZU672Sbv3j-3kWFS-W9jJBer4ztfW8_Kyi6mDRq1lrpq8pGHQ4E53NbppwobGJTkPDvqZ5-5CMWotnLiHnP8x6-miiFRoPLGMxGDudX6qN51uw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-14+at+11.35.07+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGcYWoL5iRUZok2bpruNtA6mZKnGkynZU672Sbv3j-3kWFS-W9jJBer4ztfW8_Kyi6mDRq1lrpq8pGHQ4E53NbppwobGJTkPDvqZ5-5CMWotnLiHnP8x6-miiFRoPLGMxGDudX6qN51uw/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-14+at+11.35.07+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562288623421045634" border="0" /></a></div>Ali Edwards sponsors these wonderful <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/" target="_blank">Big Picture Classes</a> for scrapbookers. One of the workshops is called <a href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/onelittleword.php" target="_blank">'One Little Word'</a>. From her blog, she explains, "A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow. From my own personal experience, it can be a catalyst for enriching your life." Following her lead, the word I have selected for 2011 is COMMIT. This year is about challenging myself to make good choices about opportunities that are presented to me, commit to them and follow them through to completion. The rule of thumb states it takes 21 days (3 weeks) to develop a behavior into a habit. Lisa Leonard designs beautiful jewelry and offers a <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/word-of-the-year-necklace-P213.aspx" target="_blank">simple but gorgeous necklace</a> (pictured below) that could serve as a wonderful reminder of your chosen word. Please check out Lisa's <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/" target="_blank">shop</a> and <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/" target="_blank">blog</a> for more inspiration and a glimpse into her world and the love she shares.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE4UdaQYI3WTssH2PGGTWtN4e54UG5Ecq-kfxnGqDufrx4WDZ82BrxOtvJCqTaZVt5-xo8NSQeFXV42GzXEYu8VZsgYySqWl7Me6iLpRwJXwF1O8rVcTUam6eakbevsN_Ehje8-8gXYo/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-01-14+at+11.34.36+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 379px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtE4UdaQYI3WTssH2PGGTWtN4e54UG5Ecq-kfxnGqDufrx4WDZ82BrxOtvJCqTaZVt5-xo8NSQeFXV42GzXEYu8VZsgYySqWl7Me6iLpRwJXwF1O8rVcTUam6eakbevsN_Ehje8-8gXYo/s400/Screen+shot+2011-01-14+at+11.34.36+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562288627927545010" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Some positive commitments I have made so far are:<br /><br />1) I've changed my eating habits (eliminated soda and lost 3 pounds so far)<br />2) I've made more dedicated time for my daughter during the day<br />3) I'm planning on setting up some TRUE date nights with my husband<br />4) I have some exciting developments in my work life - I still will remain a stay-at-home mom, but have found something that will allow me to contribute monetarily to my family. Stay tuned as I will share more in a later post...very, very soon!<br />5) I've identified craft projects that have been started but never finished (we all have some of those, right?!?)<br />6) I've promised myself not to accumulate or buy any new or unnecessary craft supplies until I've depleted my current supply (seriously, I could open up my own shop tomorrow)<br /><br />At the end of 2010, we sorted and purged through most of our boxes and totes in storage and happily donated ten (10) boxes and fourteen (14) huge bags of miscellaneous items to people in need. Boy did that feel wonderful! And we're still not done - we have about ten to fifteen boxes to still sort through.<br /><br />Have you set some goals for yourself this year? Maybe you've chosen one little word...if so, do you care to share? As they say, if you put it out there either by saying it or writing it down, the more likely you are to COMMIT to that goal. Cheers to a good start for everyone to a fabulous new year and thanks for staying with me through my blog break - I appreciate you!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://aliedwards.com/" target="_blank">Ali Edwards</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.bigpictureclasses.com/" target="_blank">Big Picture Classes</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Leonard</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-75791276762839543942010-10-23T22:10:00.005-05:002010-10-23T22:19:30.425-05:00FREE shopping money for YOU!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8siZPfEFLB754QHApr9lojg8rX2dplyfs7z-P1KIW_o8tAMMPelw6h1wnsmLfcMV9aTpfXP2gZ0Ms39-cXkVSGhUsW9mIHLilE-q8qgBC5DMCRPjKeGAeJeVXJniRxCY0KZ9w1LeCug8/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-28+at+12.02.03+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8siZPfEFLB754QHApr9lojg8rX2dplyfs7z-P1KIW_o8tAMMPelw6h1wnsmLfcMV9aTpfXP2gZ0Ms39-cXkVSGhUsW9mIHLilE-q8qgBC5DMCRPjKeGAeJeVXJniRxCY0KZ9w1LeCug8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-28+at+12.02.03+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531446333203333890" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, you read it right...you will get a FREE $20 credit to your account when you sign up for <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">RueLaLa.com</a>!!! Yup. Just for creating a free account! <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">RueLaLa.com</a> is the destination for 2-day-only Boutiques, filled with the designers we love at private sale prices. It's free, fabulous, and invitation-only. Here's your invitation!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">PLEASE GIVE ME MY $20 CREDIT TO START FINDING DESIGNER DEALS!!!</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">HURRY! The FREE $20 credit is only available via personal invite and through 10/24/2010!!!</span><br /><br />Enjoy and happy shopping!!!<br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-9113670119572166202010-09-23T08:03:00.001-05:002010-09-23T08:03:00.643-05:00Shop the UnexpectedThe summer has been busy as with the start of school, so I apologize for my disappearance. We've also been ill recently which hasn't helped with staying on top of the to do list. One thing I did want to share was a recent AWESOME purchase at a local resale shop. I am still in shock and still floating on cloud 9. I stopped in our <a href="http://www.onceuponachild.com/" target="_blank">Once Upon A Child</a> (children's resale/consignment shop) to pick up a new rewards punch card and walked past <a href="http://platoscloset.com/" target="_blank">Plato's Closet</a> (tween resale/consignment shop) next door. I rarely, if ever, go into that shop but something inside me said to stop in. As I walked in, I looked around and thought, why am I in here...I'm not in the mood for clothes shopping...plus I really don't NEED anything else...until I looked across the store and spotted IT. Yes, the it I am talking about is an <a href="http://www.stylefeeder.com/i/c2bcc31l/Orla-Kiely-Square-Flowers-Midi-Sling-Geranium?sw=1" target="_blank">Orla Kiely square flowers midi sling purse in geranium</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0CnQmn99C5LRpqLBadoDv6FxDxTX20_OqDnruIQOXQtzOafTwZzOoyehQElr7HcxVpvC0lQcV74sjCU_EbOjxO88tY1jvs9hyphenhyphenLfw245gfhfQrfpREHvOZMqoAcc21vu0FZ7neJnaNos/s1600/DSC05256.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0CnQmn99C5LRpqLBadoDv6FxDxTX20_OqDnruIQOXQtzOafTwZzOoyehQElr7HcxVpvC0lQcV74sjCU_EbOjxO88tY1jvs9hyphenhyphenLfw245gfhfQrfpREHvOZMqoAcc21vu0FZ7neJnaNos/s400/DSC05256.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519978724774432226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZkht1B2YdkqoiPQE0-h82iv_aAPY0wibr_OgAZ1nDOjaNwLCivugd1A6ndqTBr_c68PdfnIVOfw-PU5RIYG5rlxJIn-gRYFSyUM348qeSdC339FiQcawfRzwdtWvcMNBeGHa52sfJ_U/s1600/DSC05258.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSZkht1B2YdkqoiPQE0-h82iv_aAPY0wibr_OgAZ1nDOjaNwLCivugd1A6ndqTBr_c68PdfnIVOfw-PU5RIYG5rlxJIn-gRYFSyUM348qeSdC339FiQcawfRzwdtWvcMNBeGHa52sfJ_U/s400/DSC05258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519978730539885106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>I casually walked up to it thinking, they must have JUST put this out! Why hasn't anyone snatched her up yet?!? Expecting to be tackled for the find, everyone in the store continued to browse around as if I had picked up a plain black shirt. Still in awe, I checked it over expecting the price tag to be something like $85. I was just stalking, I mean - looking - at one on an online discount site. However, they sold out within 2 minutes of posting their sale. Ugh. To my surprise the price tag was $15 and it is in near perfect condition. Are you serious?!? I couldn't get up to the register fast enough. And then, get this...the girl rings it up and says, $7.87. Yes. I about fainted. It was 50% off...THAT day. Seriously?!? She asked if I wanted a bag and I mumbled something like I knew where my car was...that's how much in shock I was.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQdSmUCakoc5r0Xmdv-WQwhe_1QsnyK1ampOoyabn1-Ld4NDL6STgovivCrPY6GewdEGNqjuQafYiDFj1UTcm_-4uzK7p73LiI9L5uVkidZsXw_9EiMAP2hmRmyzhl3W8xfMRlJMGG9E/s1600/DSC05261_2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQdSmUCakoc5r0Xmdv-WQwhe_1QsnyK1ampOoyabn1-Ld4NDL6STgovivCrPY6GewdEGNqjuQafYiDFj1UTcm_-4uzK7p73LiI9L5uVkidZsXw_9EiMAP2hmRmyzhl3W8xfMRlJMGG9E/s400/DSC05261_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519978741212595394" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I left the store, got in to my car and let out a huge scream. I then drove to the nearest gas station and bought a lottery ticket. Unfortunately I didn't win anything on the ticket, but finding that Orla Kiely purse at 3% of retail cost was just like winning the lottery for me that day. My advice ladies: listen to Clarence Clearance when he speaks to you and shop the unexpected. You'll never know what treasures you'll find!everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-48330037656107399522010-09-23T01:07:00.007-05:002010-09-23T01:27:03.097-05:00Uppercase Living® FREE Halloween Expression with Order!!!<span style="font-size:100%;">It’s Customer Celebration Days at Uppercase Living®! I currently am hosting an <a href="https://lynn.uppercaseliving.net/OnlineCatalog.m" target="_blank">online/virtual Uppercase Living® show</a>. Uppercase Living® offers products called "expressions", which are quotes, sayings, and solid pictures, that look like a painted-on stencil.<span style=""> </span>They adhere to your wall or whatever surface you want to put it on.<span style=""> </span>When you're ready to redecorate or move, the product is removable.<span style=""><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="">Great for homeowners, renters and college kids alike! Think outside of the box - decorate your mirrors, windows and doors as well as create unique holiday decorations by applying to painted wood for something that lasts season after season! Own your own business? Create your own unique car decal and drive around advertising your biz! Do you have a favorite quote or inspiring message? You can create your own design with their easy to use design tool!</span></span><style>p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="https://lynn.uppercaseliving.net/OnlineCatalog.m" target="_blank">Place an order</a> on Th</span><span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ursday, September 23 between <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_0">12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (MT)</span> and you will automatically receive a FREE <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_1">Halloween</span> Expression (a $14.95 value)!<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKuEfUBKRGMQrcTkiQoH-AaUX6ZAWIvT4SxndmWub6cIM0mTwcgRQ8Z1IsLIofljBjdZMP-jxkEa1twN3vOY_YeiXVwgdUcJI2OrNrSWIbjS2lxsxxOgPN7Cl5jdiYo6_G-LC-5YEO5s/s1600/UL_halloween.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKuEfUBKRGMQrcTkiQoH-AaUX6ZAWIvT4SxndmWub6cIM0mTwcgRQ8Z1IsLIofljBjdZMP-jxkEa1twN3vOY_YeiXVwgdUcJI2OrNrSWIbjS2lxsxxOgPN7Cl5jdiYo6_G-LC-5YEO5s/s400/UL_halloween.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519990032674729906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><span class="text_exposed_show">Available exclusively in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_2">Valencia Orange</span>, this fun seasonal expression will enhance any Halloween décor. Apply it to your entryway, to your front door, or to any of our 22" x 4" accessories to create a spooky display.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">This special offer is only available for orders submitted <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-origin: padding; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_3">on September 23</span>, so don’t wait.</span> My online show will remain open through <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_4">Thursday, September 30th</span>, but this awesome promo of the FREE expression is ONLY available <span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1285222014_5">ON THURSDAY, September 23rd</span>.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> Please remember to select me, Catherine Stern, in the upper right hand corner of your screen as your show hostess prior to completing your order.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's the online catalog link once again: </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://lynn.uppercaseliving.net/OnlineCatalog.m">https://lynn.uppercaseliving.net/OnlineCatalog.m</a><br /><br />Have fun shopping and thanks in advance for your order!!!everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-38540903864479066192010-08-24T08:53:00.009-05:002010-08-24T16:26:20.497-05:00Project Funway!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Calling all Fashionistas! </span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" target="_blank">Polyvore</a> has come up with an <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >awesome</span> new little widget called <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/embed.config" target="_blank">the Mini Editor</a> that allows you to pull items and create outfits like magic! I've compiled a few of my favorite things and invite you to see what kind of outfits you can make from my collection. Drag and drop items into the window where you can resize and rotate them to your heart's desire. Make one outfit or many!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Want a chance to win $1000 to feed that fashion frenzy for Fall?</span> Create your favorite Fall outfit from my collection and hit 'publish' to submit it to enter the <a href="http://blog.polyvore.com/2010/08/win-1000-through-our-fall-wardrobe.html" target="_blank">Polyvore Fall Wardrobe Styling Challenge</a> to win $1000!!! Visit the other featured and participating blogs, create outfits and submit them for even more chances to win! <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Are you in or are you out?</span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/embed?font_family=Arial%2C%20Helvetica%2C%20sans-serif&font_size=12&lid=582497&link_color=%230088CC&oid=1829286&sig=ef6f84b08b7662a86b6894a6f1421ef6&size=474x504&title=Everyday%20Inspirations%20Mini%20Editor&uuid=iM0qtjOv3xG_jL3HWB3lsQ" width="400" height="425" scrolling="no" allowTransparency="true" frameBorder="0" ></iframe><br/><small>Powered by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.polyvore.com/">Polyvore</a></small><br/></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-89909249636568280602010-08-02T08:50:00.002-05:002010-08-02T08:50:00.226-05:00Matilda Jane Field Trip Trunk Show<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkpEfRAHGDlEgCuzokjad3L405RNCY1wbTcSNMcdJgcrw103nsMSg3kTloOtX-xPsG4FL1Nmg7t9g2NWwb-7-n7gUN6QzR4iO3JMW1_4ijLOqGza9JaHFC4tJgtsp_6DNiM_aPHi0Ihk/s1600/MJlogo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtkpEfRAHGDlEgCuzokjad3L405RNCY1wbTcSNMcdJgcrw103nsMSg3kTloOtX-xPsG4FL1Nmg7t9g2NWwb-7-n7gUN6QzR4iO3JMW1_4ijLOqGza9JaHFC4tJgtsp_6DNiM_aPHi0Ihk/s400/MJlogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500658862334852610" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In less than one week, I will be hosting a <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/what_is_a_trunk_show.php" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Trunk Show</a> at my home for their new Fall 2010 line, Field Trip. I've heard that the outfits are outstanding and the women's line is especially great this time around. If you are interested in ordering, please contact me and I would be happy to add your order to my show.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktSA8Kvq6HAp42gCepNJiv4ZHHy-MZUX4SoO239q1u7VSi4fv-ZMfrjM6g_wGAZK3qeAFb3oETlKjXZluZile1RrAdMI6uy_RLKHoB23vagu81_9cL_lpPu08uDMcqBAfBIQ9yHsO5Y4/s1600/MJFieldTrip2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktSA8Kvq6HAp42gCepNJiv4ZHHy-MZUX4SoO239q1u7VSi4fv-ZMfrjM6g_wGAZK3qeAFb3oETlKjXZluZile1RrAdMI6uy_RLKHoB23vagu81_9cL_lpPu08uDMcqBAfBIQ9yHsO5Y4/s400/MJFieldTrip2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500658856869863586" border="0" /></a><br />The entire new collection is available to preview <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">online at Matilda Jane</a> now - you can order through a trunk keeper or through a trunk show. Please feel free to contact me if you see something online you would like and want to order it through my trunk show - we all know that some items sell out faster than others. I will need all completed orders by Sunday, August 8th.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh_LcM6-yIfBYfzxhQxVdKfSchJzITmYaZJBuywK9WLD7Um4K3cCKSs6F53wDzcsRkjde9KVwo_wTJ6RPK8OQs1hUfnEQZw2VANmM1bgkRZzygH-OGbN5UNzY1Mxgnrc9VDKIE3qwJQw/s1600/MJFieldTrip1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh_LcM6-yIfBYfzxhQxVdKfSchJzITmYaZJBuywK9WLD7Um4K3cCKSs6F53wDzcsRkjde9KVwo_wTJ6RPK8OQs1hUfnEQZw2VANmM1bgkRZzygH-OGbN5UNzY1Mxgnrc9VDKIE3qwJQw/s400/MJFieldTrip1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500658854601481186" border="0" /></a><br />If you are not familiar with <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>, let me introduce you to a whole new world of fun clothing for girls (infant to tween) and women. They also do carry some boys items with more to be released this coming October. Enjoy browsing and let me know if you want to order!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-64687440219259366922010-07-28T08:03:00.001-05:002010-07-28T08:03:00.424-05:00What's the Bruhaha about Ruelala? FREE Account Credit for Signing Up!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1dxDo4iGjIvyAK2YoSJhcf858UaDHSTKqsK4vxncUZRgMbMuhgAKG2seTwPU5Ol2fOFf-oGFfnoDQuGpMZ5q0eFqN0G_4p3EGXAjePID_QsB-jZkaFZZ04pHi_8pobcE51QdEw9hWo8/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-28+at+12.02.03+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1dxDo4iGjIvyAK2YoSJhcf858UaDHSTKqsK4vxncUZRgMbMuhgAKG2seTwPU5Ol2fOFf-oGFfnoDQuGpMZ5q0eFqN0G_4p3EGXAjePID_QsB-jZkaFZZ04pHi_8pobcE51QdEw9hWo8/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-28+at+12.02.03+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498819628429968610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That's right...<a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">Ruelala.com</a> (THE destination for 2-day-only Boutiques, filled with the designers we love at private sale prices) will GIVE YOU $10 in your account to use toward your first purchase when you <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">sign up and create an account</a>. Yup. Who said there's no such thing as a free lunch? What are you waiting for? Follow <a href="http://www.ruelala.com/invite/designerdeals" target="_blank">this link</a> to sign up - but hurry, the $10 account credit is only good through August 8th! You can thank me later. ;)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Image courtesy of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://ruelala.com/" target="_blank">Ruelala.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-85003235127857199812010-07-23T15:00:00.001-05:002010-07-23T15:00:02.008-05:00Pottery Barn Giveaway Winner Announced!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRn1EpV6pIVYNtpik8USqiWV-A75anRDJnMvR656b_kA24ZO0DdoV5TKkthjvegk6_4QuOkMfwNdL2L_YFcKdf5TuL3I5mIpJD7nXRoGoGp0yyzKTPkaR5rmKDOzgnIXChp9JOaXXZ0E/s1600/PBbook+small.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRn1EpV6pIVYNtpik8USqiWV-A75anRDJnMvR656b_kA24ZO0DdoV5TKkthjvegk6_4QuOkMfwNdL2L_YFcKdf5TuL3I5mIpJD7nXRoGoGp0yyzKTPkaR5rmKDOzgnIXChp9JOaXXZ0E/s400/PBbook+small.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497191175554351170" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And the Pottery Barn Storage & Display hardcover book goes to....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTrrmSGaTV-cuBTQ4btpWz2m0NxKCKUQGlVBB0q-GJOKSSbOzz3fYAKVt9eVlLLN7Di01pxheDugKom3YSXH35E7tmqDxPSMdFW02K-p97IZxua18lZlKNTMppnY0avggaV0KCR_j8is/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-23+at+2.45.37+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmTrrmSGaTV-cuBTQ4btpWz2m0NxKCKUQGlVBB0q-GJOKSSbOzz3fYAKVt9eVlLLN7Di01pxheDugKom3YSXH35E7tmqDxPSMdFW02K-p97IZxua18lZlKNTMppnY0avggaV0KCR_j8is/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-23+at+2.45.37+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497191178968592146" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Entry #31 - Sarah L.!!!</span></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtPcV-4RfjjNCq7dpo_EYdlbIxnky71z_G4xeL6siE0NUG-2gW7wDqsxm088ZeEsmFDFOjaGn4RnRz9xp7OrDvSW9CcUk2U1ognjzuvduAxRF4wgeo_rymGUOJK9xlx8NfpxoafCcZNI/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-23+at+2.47.28+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDtPcV-4RfjjNCq7dpo_EYdlbIxnky71z_G4xeL6siE0NUG-2gW7wDqsxm088ZeEsmFDFOjaGn4RnRz9xp7OrDvSW9CcUk2U1ognjzuvduAxRF4wgeo_rymGUOJK9xlx8NfpxoafCcZNI/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-23+at+2.47.28+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497191181708454274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A big <span style="font-weight: bold;">thank you</span> to all those who entered the giveaway and your great organizational comments and tips - they were all winners in my book :D <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Congratulations to Sarah L. on winning the PB book - I hope you love it as much as I do. You will receive an email shortly with the news!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Image courtesy </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-57288014864511118442010-07-20T08:19:00.001-05:002010-07-20T08:19:00.659-05:00I Did the 'Do!I LOVE my new hairdo! Not do I only feel 10 pounds lighter (5 inches gone!), but it's much easier to style and will be faster in the mornings to get ready. Love it, love it, love it! Did I tell you how much I love it?<br /><br />I was pretty apprehensive driving to the salon last night and thought the sudden downpour with 50 mph winds was a sign from above to NOT cut my hair, but I followed through with my commitment, put my trust in my stylist and made the change. I had met Wendi, my new stylist, once at our consultation but immediately liked her personality and warmth.<br /><br />If you are looking for a top-notch stylist in the Fox Valley, I highly recommend Wendi at <a href="http://salonaura.com/" target="_blank">Salon Aura</a>. She not only listened to my concerns and wishes, but hit the cut I wanted dead-on. This girl knows how to cut hair. Believe you me, I will be hanging on to this one as long as I can. I couldn't be happier! Thank you Wendi!!! Here are a few pics from (late) last night...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQp1gotGzkyBDSM4KT-z-PIyJIGvOpxK4ymadDYsNJ9a5AdSi7yLCr1EqcxbkPKS1vRx3FtuvPgFBs3VPnlw6sDULJ-xu4Oiuv7JG5qToEVxxxTOixkf-Y7V4o3GiuFpkA9u4bRQOa2Y/s1600/DSC04585.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQp1gotGzkyBDSM4KT-z-PIyJIGvOpxK4ymadDYsNJ9a5AdSi7yLCr1EqcxbkPKS1vRx3FtuvPgFBs3VPnlw6sDULJ-xu4Oiuv7JG5qToEVxxxTOixkf-Y7V4o3GiuFpkA9u4bRQOa2Y/s400/DSC04585.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495854210895657186" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQ0aaqSsZMWp20IsbVeiLKpYy-TsqO4Ck87IzkrCw1avV1nOOkUOpaS9TlEYutgrkoS6LzZV3QfFgFyZLLeRHgMRsL_0BeFZZAAAAjdszHOapywuto0ldj0fPAC79b0ivkEAfFtqXg-U/s1600/DSC04553_2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQ0aaqSsZMWp20IsbVeiLKpYy-TsqO4Ck87IzkrCw1avV1nOOkUOpaS9TlEYutgrkoS6LzZV3QfFgFyZLLeRHgMRsL_0BeFZZAAAAjdszHOapywuto0ldj0fPAC79b0ivkEAfFtqXg-U/s400/DSC04553_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495854221695262770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">So, what do you think of the new cut? What is the most length you've had cut from your hair?</span><br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don't forget to <a href="http://every-day-inspirations.blogspot.com/2010/07/giveaway-day-is-here.html" target="_blank">enter my :: P O T T E R Y | B A R N :: giveaway</a> through Thursday 7/22 at 11:59 pm CST!!!</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-21543242790193342832010-07-17T09:15:00.002-05:002010-07-17T09:15:00.046-05:00Hair Today...Gone Tomorrow<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TMhMKsgetvp-ev4QyGzgjoxxnrQYaLX343R_Hurno6-kwpigvxOoqZBhj7d_vTO1bLg7uR6hxj79PXCiiLoq-Y9MXOwnQOsYbyGIvPnMY7VGRBm16Tv5j6gnt_jwxuVo7O6plqSYLLw/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.48.55+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 408px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6TMhMKsgetvp-ev4QyGzgjoxxnrQYaLX343R_Hurno6-kwpigvxOoqZBhj7d_vTO1bLg7uR6hxj79PXCiiLoq-Y9MXOwnQOsYbyGIvPnMY7VGRBm16Tv5j6gnt_jwxuVo7O6plqSYLLw/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.48.55+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493996098707614978" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyE6ICYOZkYeny4uOijOye737SqDXwVqXSLDd56Jy1Wf5OU-1-aGejw-ZU58eFqWH6EsCNaF_JokLl7c1wOvKKX5jN75l_UT0TbOLcXA5N52WtpPR223lePCbUzE-ZKEUH7C46uXSfO50/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.57.07+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyE6ICYOZkYeny4uOijOye737SqDXwVqXSLDd56Jy1Wf5OU-1-aGejw-ZU58eFqWH6EsCNaF_JokLl7c1wOvKKX5jN75l_UT0TbOLcXA5N52WtpPR223lePCbUzE-ZKEUH7C46uXSfO50/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.57.07+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493995539377526418" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBchqycxgVQ2q7pmRGOFMMcOp4tztKu7p6uIir808oy5KyfRU7zLym6DYGe6BF_m7Pz3QY-GSFvkqcV0s2zXw0oi_-aQ7iPZ_GMl09ecRkeh5yGNbT8Z3OrcklnQlKbbzh1Pmg1-tUzV0/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.55.25+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 290px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBchqycxgVQ2q7pmRGOFMMcOp4tztKu7p6uIir808oy5KyfRU7zLym6DYGe6BF_m7Pz3QY-GSFvkqcV0s2zXw0oi_-aQ7iPZ_GMl09ecRkeh5yGNbT8Z3OrcklnQlKbbzh1Pmg1-tUzV0/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-14+at+11.55.25+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493995530471284274" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As of Monday evening, I will bid farewell to my long ponytail and trade it in for a much shorter look for the remainder of summer. I've been debating about it for months and made the commitment when I was able to get into my <a href="http://www.salonaura.com/" target="_blank">favorite salon</a> in the Valley. I'm rather excited about the new look but nervous about letting go of the pony. It's been so easy to just pull it back and not fuss with it at all. But it's time to say adieu and introduce you to the new 'do, Bob. If all fares well, I may post some new photos in the slideshow at the top. Keep your fingers crossed.<br /><br />(Images courtesy various sources via the web)<br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-58471683238679886762010-07-15T08:35:00.006-05:002010-07-23T00:11:44.415-05:00GIVEAWAY day is here!<div style="text-align: center;">So did you guess the giveaway item from the <a href="http://every-day-inspirations.blogspot.com/2010/07/is-it-time-for-another-giveaway.html" target="_blank">previous hints</a>? One winner will win their own copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pottery-Storage-Display-Design-Library/dp/B001T0I7J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279167379&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Pottery Barn's Storage & Display</a> hardcover book (a $24.95 retail value) for their personal library!!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03qmiAyTZt8nU3fBDYt0W3klahSH7Db2yiqrRr6TzX0reO_6lYFQzn0pRBsK5C5J60A0tzP5fgQcXBlY9BoZELgGmyzZJJDXJWYQYvcfgqVO-1BVuJZ1rCnPdTn8kS-RvON5gDMmCU_A/s1600/PBbook+large.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 343px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03qmiAyTZt8nU3fBDYt0W3klahSH7Db2yiqrRr6TzX0reO_6lYFQzn0pRBsK5C5J60A0tzP5fgQcXBlY9BoZELgGmyzZJJDXJWYQYvcfgqVO-1BVuJZ1rCnPdTn8kS-RvON5gDMmCU_A/s400/PBbook+large.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493977697571053522" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After our multiple moves in a few short months, it forced us to become uber organized people (and I am over the top organized to begin with). We have gotten to the point of color coding our boxes per floor plan and labeling them very specifically so there is no confusion. We can only hope our next movers follow our technique. Long story for another day. *sigh* As they say, the best laid plans...anyway, once we got the boxes in the correct locations here, the fun part started. The unpacking, deciding what to keep, what to put out in the room and what to give away. New and different spaces need new and different strategies. No room is exactly the same, so it's like starting from scratch with a blank slate and all your belongings tend to take on a new feel. Pure excitement! Well, at least for me. So I am asking my readers to answer one question for me to be entered in this giveaway.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your all time favorite organizational tip?</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">It can be for a room, a house, a closet, a move...think about it and let me know by leaving me a comment.</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">One winner will receive a brand new hardcover copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pottery-Storage-Display-Design-Library/dp/B001T0I7J6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279167379&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Pottery Barn's Storage & Display - Stylish Solutions for Organizing Your Home</a>!</span><br />This book is absolutely fabulous - I have one in my home library I reference all the time!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To enter, please leave your best or favorite organizational tip along with your name (first name and last initial). Entries without a tip will be disqualified. You can enter once a day with a new organizational tip.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">To earn an extra (optional) entry, become a follower in Google Friend Connect (lefthand column - click the Follow button) and leave me a comment that you did so.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Giveaway will run through 11:59 p.m. CST on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010. One winner will be selected from total comments at contest end via random.org and announced sometime on Friday, July 23rd. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents at this time only.</span></span><br /><br />Thanks for participating and good luck!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Image courtesy <a href="http://amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon.com</a>)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-87082425018005032042010-07-10T08:11:00.000-05:002010-07-10T08:11:00.095-05:00Cent-sible Substitutes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LIKE THIS?</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33UUsW-J-ZtO2eIMn71ifn_TZk9FLMjHiuu7Ka6L5IRz3zZM5N1mwelmAH-eVEhImzX7WBd6winm540RmS04OfCzpmXAhtUGHR2oL0kCqO5MMLsqjZMZzrTay4GXb_PVUMWHjYt5WKiQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.40.42+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33UUsW-J-ZtO2eIMn71ifn_TZk9FLMjHiuu7Ka6L5IRz3zZM5N1mwelmAH-eVEhImzX7WBd6winm540RmS04OfCzpmXAhtUGHR2oL0kCqO5MMLsqjZMZzrTay4GXb_PVUMWHjYt5WKiQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.40.42+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491379013570258914" border="0" /></a><br />(Jack Rogers - <a href="http://jackrogersusa.com/shoes/women/all-navajo-leather-sandals/palm-beach-navajo-1" target="_blank">Palm Beach Navajo</a> in Black/White - $96.00)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHY NOT TRY THIS?</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGOD7YSV6oUSpYAGHMNLblNVVLbxO95z9rWQSi7U7mQBghrZi-XTR5OygJG_uJFd_FXfiSB3CjrRjW2VXyKsjO6Qk-bNiLHiaGKzieo5_TwC2ZndqfjArS015HqZThsSbbgqCX4t__kw/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-06-18+at+5.03.09+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGOD7YSV6oUSpYAGHMNLblNVVLbxO95z9rWQSi7U7mQBghrZi-XTR5OygJG_uJFd_FXfiSB3CjrRjW2VXyKsjO6Qk-bNiLHiaGKzieo5_TwC2ZndqfjArS015HqZThsSbbgqCX4t__kw/s400/Screen+shot+2010-06-18+at+5.03.09+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491379017581254034" border="0" /></a><br />(Payless Shoes - <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?skuId=075836090&catId=cat10088&productId=66675&lotId=075836" target="_blank">Montego Bay Club Whip-Stitched Flat Sandal</a> in Black/White - $7.00)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cent-sible substitute savings = $89.00</span><br />Plus, what a bonus, order online at <a href="http://payless.com/" target="_blank">Payless.com</a> and have your order shipped to a local store FOR FREE!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">PS Sidenote :: A few years ago, I scored a pair of A. Giannetti black & white whip-stitch sandals IDENTICAL (style, stitching, coloring, heel, etc.) to the Jack Rogers brand at T.J. Maxx for under $30. It was still a $66 savings! Keep your eyes peeled for deals all around!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://jackrogersusa.com/" target="_blank">Jack Rogers</a> and <a href="http://www.payless.com/store/home/home.jsp" target="_blank">Payless</a>)</span></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-56853998658223190182010-07-08T09:32:00.001-05:002010-07-08T09:32:00.356-05:00Is it time for another GIVEAWAY?<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhIsoNDBGd9zzj7fkkMdLQIKdVgxqGDa7CBftsBlDaiDV_Q5amRieuurxLlAyjhQTufAwX6NJrhy0fbXFvw3Iu3BDWJUalmFCHhL7laIKZPY3PE116VOZRfNse-XVHgJfWeZzRfJ5d3Y/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.19.52+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbhIsoNDBGd9zzj7fkkMdLQIKdVgxqGDa7CBftsBlDaiDV_Q5amRieuurxLlAyjhQTufAwX6NJrhy0fbXFvw3Iu3BDWJUalmFCHhL7laIKZPY3PE116VOZRfNse-XVHgJfWeZzRfJ5d3Y/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.19.52+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491372696734636066" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, it's about that time...I think I mentioned that regular posts would commence in early June after our big move. Well, it seems like my posts jumped from end of May to beginning of July - where, oh where, did June go? I'm still trying to figure it out. <br /><br />Here are some hints to the upcoming giveaway early next week...it's a good one! <br />Be sure to come back and enter; you won't be disappointed.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenxD0O4mvqe-XvA5f7faZvFFSq9tQL-i-4i7fkw16J2ysgnGBiSaaQbfoFNvwqX9YNa_MzSpAO5wxU4vVuIIxUIWrIzeOjMadoOrQZhD70PXjOQSGFK7B4_MDRyT2cpU8Eyc_xq9FL94/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.18.42+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 384px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenxD0O4mvqe-XvA5f7faZvFFSq9tQL-i-4i7fkw16J2ysgnGBiSaaQbfoFNvwqX9YNa_MzSpAO5wxU4vVuIIxUIWrIzeOjMadoOrQZhD70PXjOQSGFK7B4_MDRyT2cpU8Eyc_xq9FL94/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.18.42+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491372669587817794" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFPm8aWwKMQrbVwbLXaMtKTWc_mSsVeAGke6rq0YkT_3JyslmlGn3lbmhvTXe5oeOVd_A6VZRh2PbwNR4ohr7DF-BJyzyNBJ510KOmn5h6fBwtrx6uT7J5SGufucBKk3Hvvg9r7RusVQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.20.29+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 414px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFPm8aWwKMQrbVwbLXaMtKTWc_mSsVeAGke6rq0YkT_3JyslmlGn3lbmhvTXe5oeOVd_A6VZRh2PbwNR4ohr7DF-BJyzyNBJ510KOmn5h6fBwtrx6uT7J5SGufucBKk3Hvvg9r7RusVQ/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.20.29+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491372690029576258" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPtNTFRMK3MURiohy2DPzjRJV5mPl5hZQ9uypBw74ex6qGnfVoV40W6S61Q3VpR5RwHAR2x-gjtAuXpPoGEds66JgOQygdh8HWK4pVFIOgu4GniYxz8NARsZhyHoE8jWruUtxT_AEdjg/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.19.31+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPtNTFRMK3MURiohy2DPzjRJV5mPl5hZQ9uypBw74ex6qGnfVoV40W6S61Q3VpR5RwHAR2x-gjtAuXpPoGEds66JgOQygdh8HWK4pVFIOgu4GniYxz8NARsZhyHoE8jWruUtxT_AEdjg/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+10.19.31+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491372681217342066" border="0" /></a></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-29118996705628434982010-07-07T21:49:00.008-05:002010-07-07T22:17:26.503-05:00Matilda Jane Girls Just Want to Have Fun<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRINES5aG14LQC40bxB5DIyX_YRm0qBv0ZVJUM_Ujd2L3O13s4krMtClHTzhG9FzHP5BQXVFRXDCW_SrwTWw2qhSbLzx1EU-gncL1ZkLiZrN4HP7u4GSAQNh-WHG9vaNSLT-UYlJGdo7k/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+8.44.20+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRINES5aG14LQC40bxB5DIyX_YRm0qBv0ZVJUM_Ujd2L3O13s4krMtClHTzhG9FzHP5BQXVFRXDCW_SrwTWw2qhSbLzx1EU-gncL1ZkLiZrN4HP7u4GSAQNh-WHG9vaNSLT-UYlJGdo7k/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+8.44.20+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491362923166529394" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...and at 40% off (excluding the <a href="http://www.matildajaneplatinum.com/" target="_blank">Platinum Collection</a>) with $2 ground shipping on all orders, what are YOU waiting for? Visit <a href="http://www.matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane</a> for this AWESOME sale that runs through July 21st!!! My daughter's closet has quite a bit of MJC, but I was able to find some more to add. Here's what I was able to score online today:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJmH_CPCM34wWpJ1FV7-56gmGWS-xQrQn5VDtF6JieL7taJJfN45KuPn5q0rCypeMLJhKluNlNCqjXY-S7JMx90acJ8fc1k1wc8WtKF59Rqq2-MhsJUzBaFVcpalq5xHk-JyZZ83kNqs/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.07+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJmH_CPCM34wWpJ1FV7-56gmGWS-xQrQn5VDtF6JieL7taJJfN45KuPn5q0rCypeMLJhKluNlNCqjXY-S7JMx90acJ8fc1k1wc8WtKF59Rqq2-MhsJUzBaFVcpalq5xHk-JyZZ83kNqs/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.07+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491364629346185874" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gypsy Gretta Skirt<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUrhqsgmY6NBYbDBSYNklyummkMj2dOR086waQqlmOrraUTEsCEbcYWZZiSfba_IfgLNgBl15uY3dTQ3kuclm5Q1onaxLqyKVfn00iBiP89p_cGj_L9zGicaa6_rW64PLxUCJYBSXz3I/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.34+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUrhqsgmY6NBYbDBSYNklyummkMj2dOR086waQqlmOrraUTEsCEbcYWZZiSfba_IfgLNgBl15uY3dTQ3kuclm5Q1onaxLqyKVfn00iBiP89p_cGj_L9zGicaa6_rW64PLxUCJYBSXz3I/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.34+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491364640310224706" border="0" /></a><br />Victorian Lace Knee Socks<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRuGaq4F4DCejz3YFupWeNSvumqACb-43L1yZj5hWU6bbWAqVH3RbadVYK0bY5ulO8x8nTFHZL4YMLHh_M5XsJ7-XbM4pZ97U9Jp0yW9K7JnYu_2fePcdL0gGtlSiv_tHXzKCn6HocfE/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.51+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzRuGaq4F4DCejz3YFupWeNSvumqACb-43L1yZj5hWU6bbWAqVH3RbadVYK0bY5ulO8x8nTFHZL4YMLHh_M5XsJ7-XbM4pZ97U9Jp0yW9K7JnYu_2fePcdL0gGtlSiv_tHXzKCn6HocfE/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.56.51+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491364653849704946" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bouquet Ruffle Pants<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW3jccUw3Lo9Tk0oB6TwPc2YZXuaR1aXQSgkNjxNrTrerhewoRPC9dJffOh9pQ29xQyFsg0n3Jd3NRSzZaDTGDhry5kTrVLEoB9YrlqzOcm7ZeWcAobfxwa9OsirRxpUQnuGL0qkqLoA/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.57.13+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW3jccUw3Lo9Tk0oB6TwPc2YZXuaR1aXQSgkNjxNrTrerhewoRPC9dJffOh9pQ29xQyFsg0n3Jd3NRSzZaDTGDhry5kTrVLEoB9YrlqzOcm7ZeWcAobfxwa9OsirRxpUQnuGL0qkqLoA/s400/Screen+shot+2010-07-07+at+9.57.13+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491364658839289554" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Leggings<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their servers had some issues with capacity but the MJC team worked diligently to alleviate the problems and mid afternoon brought success with order confirmations for many of us.<br /><br />What are some of the items on your MJC wishlist?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://matildajaneclothing.com/" target="_blank">Matilda Jane Clothing</a>)</span><br /></div></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-484638349738349752010-05-29T07:32:00.003-05:002010-05-29T07:32:00.730-05:00Cent-sible Substitutes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LIKE THIS?</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCyAGoF2LscDQnASMWa8rn68BeMxRIKovgxJHEHzmhFf22moVl80zUUM4fwSTciHdV2xz4BUvriJuGg1euMpqnAq4_rU9tsfklWAvdVdbCVRwSvE_y9uxn_aTSaWLy2D8fcvY0Yae08k/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.38.16+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCyAGoF2LscDQnASMWa8rn68BeMxRIKovgxJHEHzmhFf22moVl80zUUM4fwSTciHdV2xz4BUvriJuGg1euMpqnAq4_rU9tsfklWAvdVdbCVRwSvE_y9uxn_aTSaWLy2D8fcvY0Yae08k/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.38.16+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470995405751289826" border="0" /></a><br />(J. CREW - <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Shop_By_Category/skirts/mini/PRDOVR%7E24332/99101955018/ENE%7E1+2+3+22+4294967294+20%7E150%7E%7E0%7E15%7Eall%7Emode+matchallany%7E%7E%7E%7E%7Eruffle/24332.jsp" target="_blank">Beach Cotton Chambray Luca Skirt</a> in Pearl - $58)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHY NOT TRY THIS?<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02LrgQJmmf7gD21jb5xvRousLECUcbgoSMMujF4jFya4BYAJXhn7bhYPz0Ljyi6klb3x7_zgzyynA1Y2IBGmaXVKcsvcM1tzdO6VoZE3JCkR-DdCd3qEVCSxWj1Ja0Z9vLaLpEwkm654/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.41.25+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 395px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02LrgQJmmf7gD21jb5xvRousLECUcbgoSMMujF4jFya4BYAJXhn7bhYPz0Ljyi6klb3x7_zgzyynA1Y2IBGmaXVKcsvcM1tzdO6VoZE3JCkR-DdCd3qEVCSxWj1Ja0Z9vLaLpEwkm654/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.41.25+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470996232315843218" border="0" /></a><br />(Kohl's - <a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/lclaurenconrad/bottoms/PRD%7E611009/LC+Lauren+Conrad+Ruffled+Skirt.jsp" target="_blank">LC Lauren Conrad Poly/Spandex Ruffle Skirt</a> in Birch - $44.00)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cent-sible substitute savings = $12</span><br />(plus Kohl's runs what seems like weekly specials where you can get up to an additional 30% off to equal more cash in your pocket!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">PS Sidenote :: I just scored an <a href="http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Juniors-Ruffle-Mini-Skirt/dp/B0032INPRM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&qid=1273816691&frombrowse=0&fromGsearch=true&node=1038576%7C1287991011&keywords=ruffle%20skirt&searchSize=90&id=Xhilaration%20Juniors%20Ruffle%20Mini%20Skirt&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&searchRank=target104545&sr=1-2&searchPage=1" target="_blank">Xhiliration ruffled skirt</a> in BLACK from the Target clearance rack for $11.99 (marked down from $16.99) identical to the Lauren Conrad skirt - search your clearance racks my friends!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/" target="_blank">J. CREW</a> and <a href="http://www.kohls.com/" target="_blank">Kohls</a>)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-83890706851984399242010-05-24T08:03:00.008-05:002010-05-24T08:03:00.562-05:00::: UPDATE :::<div style="text-align: center;">Our posts will be sporadic this week and will commence on a regular basis in early June after our move. We thank you for your patience with our transition!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdPS3XSYDPp8GzrJxa1z_KJFsQIPSB5tmtJNtX3fZKw_c2C5lIArwZJe6d1qS9PT4ScRl8NB2yuPADb-Wu2BOPSNybG6zB5FrcJ_1K0rpEyPjYCj8jgez34r5XGjO8aNcxvyKUlouKmk/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.50.57+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdPS3XSYDPp8GzrJxa1z_KJFsQIPSB5tmtJNtX3fZKw_c2C5lIArwZJe6d1qS9PT4ScRl8NB2yuPADb-Wu2BOPSNybG6zB5FrcJ_1K0rpEyPjYCj8jgez34r5XGjO8aNcxvyKUlouKmk/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.50.57+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473581668760472322" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Graves_at_Arlington_on_Memorial_Day.JPG" target="_blank">(via)</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />We hope our US readers enjoy the long Memorial Day weekend - please take a moment to remember those who died while serving our country to preserve and protect our freedoms.<br />Thank a military service person - it takes only a minute.<br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-75952708912423178332010-05-22T07:35:00.004-05:002010-05-22T07:35:00.803-05:00Cent-sible Substitutes<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">LIKE THIS?</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNPsWWZoSRegajwJ5qySQkoGxiqXjUoQNJz6uhFmh7RPhdmfVWWwBWm5VLbIBwvxM6DEKqjZtFQSjwfxm-q-aVi0HxdCnEePlHcLiqdTu0W9pIHj__mQLvLZK1hxtdgsN4c-2SV1Dyro/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-14+at+12.21.56+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqNPsWWZoSRegajwJ5qySQkoGxiqXjUoQNJz6uhFmh7RPhdmfVWWwBWm5VLbIBwvxM6DEKqjZtFQSjwfxm-q-aVi0HxdCnEePlHcLiqdTu0W9pIHj__mQLvLZK1hxtdgsN4c-2SV1Dyro/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-14+at+12.21.56+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470991992913019026" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Dwell Studio - <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/designer-baby-boutique/nursery-bedding/crib-fitted-sheets/owls-sky-fitted-crib-sheet.html" target="_blank">Owls Sky Fitted Crib Sheet</a> - $36.00)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">WHY NOT TRY THIS?<br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRE4fP5VZy1Dq9WWOflLa6ej_ucwhgPQpC0RW0bPuvmRM-2w0JGGeeZ4z0mVTiuBWktdPwudy5oobyjS9E56-6kcDVhj2Vw6LNw6vI9LjaJCtle1HclaymwcEwPbaeCtnV6fZYt3bt-A/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.28.00+AM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 359px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRE4fP5VZy1Dq9WWOflLa6ej_ucwhgPQpC0RW0bPuvmRM-2w0JGGeeZ4z0mVTiuBWktdPwudy5oobyjS9E56-6kcDVhj2Vw6LNw6vI9LjaJCtle1HclaymwcEwPbaeCtnV6fZYt3bt-A/s400/Screen+shot+2010-04-30+at+12.28.00+AM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470992558812249522" border="0" /></a><br />(Target - <a href="http://www.target.com/Circo-Crib-Fitted-Sheet-Green/dp/B00260C2CG/ref=sr_1_54?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&node=1038576%7C1287991011&sr=1-54&searchRank=target104545&keywords=baby%20sheet&searchPage=5&searchSize=90&id=Circo%20Crib%20Fitted%20Sheet-%20Green&searchBinNameList=purchasing_channel%2Csubjectbin%2Ctarget_com_age%2Ctarget_com_gender-bin%2Ctarget_com_character-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&qid=1272603936" target="_blank">Circo Green Tree Fitted Crib Sheet</a> - $7.99)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cent-sible substitute savings = $28.01</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">OR THIS (a little more feminine)?</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoovCv73-ekot3iO1jcMKhPf7yrrkACjGod5FRYn3_o1JIsYf7dbl0UyyHqJr4GMmc_1T-fznVT4zQUZy-i64DY3-CCRdeUf1Ml57jYv4mjRQuuxHoz9Abjxoq0r2YH_UBgD8pUwl_sc/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-21+at+5.37.07+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 390px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoovCv73-ekot3iO1jcMKhPf7yrrkACjGod5FRYn3_o1JIsYf7dbl0UyyHqJr4GMmc_1T-fznVT4zQUZy-i64DY3-CCRdeUf1Ml57jYv4mjRQuuxHoz9Abjxoq0r2YH_UBgD8pUwl_sc/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-21+at+5.37.07+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473857249480928978" border="0" /></a><br />(Pottery Barn Kids - <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/brooke-crib-sheeting/?pkey=x%7C4%7C1%7C%7C3%7Cbrooke%7C%7C0&cm_src=SCH" target="_blank">Brooke Bedding - Fitted Crib Sheet</a> - $16.00)<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Cent-sible substitute savings = $20.00<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.dwellstudio.com/" target="_blank">Dwell Studio</a>, <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/" target="_blank">Pottery Barn Kids</a> and <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a>)</span><br /></div></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494486480450114892.post-18830243041626195912010-05-21T18:33:00.000-05:002010-05-21T18:33:00.565-05:00April Showers Bring May Flowers<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWr_plTgBLB2o5yRsbwsCYgGftW9b1zjA9YEb2VM530sKYJzT7mgxlGv25ASVD271ntnnSnkEZwmDEdQR_QGeAE85d5OtiQqqsONOjeJ69gVg-oGe3Oz_8DYAop5OHB4VXK8Zkhs0PBM/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.30.34+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 370px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGWr_plTgBLB2o5yRsbwsCYgGftW9b1zjA9YEb2VM530sKYJzT7mgxlGv25ASVD271ntnnSnkEZwmDEdQR_QGeAE85d5OtiQqqsONOjeJ69gVg-oGe3Oz_8DYAop5OHB4VXK8Zkhs0PBM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.30.34+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473576744568465490" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stelladot.com/corporate/productcatalog?page=productdetail&sku=N1013" target="_blank">Garden Party Necklace</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqlZoriU3ydW7C_eeGY2n7k56wr24_xeUcAlnXYG2-kCG5MmOBUfxge4DfNc6fwdIQWuToRcTAHpJ_OBoKIKDQhshIEiQXeFfYUapO1-Kf4z_kqPnpFN6_xkhguIenT56L5RKlyNFtJM/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.14.49+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibqlZoriU3ydW7C_eeGY2n7k56wr24_xeUcAlnXYG2-kCG5MmOBUfxge4DfNc6fwdIQWuToRcTAHpJ_OBoKIKDQhshIEiQXeFfYUapO1-Kf4z_kqPnpFN6_xkhguIenT56L5RKlyNFtJM/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.14.49+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473577620559394066" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES-SHORT&id=18467993&catId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&pushId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=125&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=046&colorName=TURQUOISE&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=" target="_blank">Field Nap Necklace</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtqGUk3CC08RZQ5ur9U5BEofioF9m0J211wcID9udPlVRvPt82vQ1P9mf9eu-npTVQ4ibgqcw440O-E0dSoFQQhhH9m4S8RljUawi08X1T3IaDhKJpEVZyId49thd28xw0MJvS2YkMEY/s1600/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.13.05+PM.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtqGUk3CC08RZQ5ur9U5BEofioF9m0J211wcID9udPlVRvPt82vQ1P9mf9eu-npTVQ4ibgqcw440O-E0dSoFQQhhH9m4S8RljUawi08X1T3IaDhKJpEVZyId49thd28xw0MJvS2YkMEY/s400/Screen+shot+2010-05-20+at+11.13.05+PM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473576755335304370" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES-SHORT&id=18329649&catId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&pushId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=25&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=000&colorName=ASSORTED&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=" target="_blank">Vernal Festoon Necklace</a><br /><br />The <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?subCategoryId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES-SHORT&id=18329649&catId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&pushId=JEWELRY-NECKLACES&popId=JEWELRYACCESSORIES&sortProperties=&navCount=25&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=000&colorName=ASSORTED&isSubcategory=true&isProduct=true&isBigImage=&templateType=" target="_blank">last necklace</a> will be blooming on my doorstep, but not until July (backordered). Hope it's worth the wait! Happy Weekend everyone!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(Images courtesy </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp" target="_blank">Anthropologie</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://home.stelladot.com/" target="_blank">Stella & Dot</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)</span><br /></div>everyday inspirationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04569959510244446617noreply@blogger.com0