Archive for December, 2008:
good deeds
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queen of spain blogger, erin kotecki vest, is starting the new year off right by sending someone to the ‘09 BlogHer conference. this lady is paying it forward, as she recognizes, “i realized much of it was because i became involved in the BlogHer community many moons ago.”
how cool is that!
this is exactly the [...]
ginger cocktail for new years
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i can always be persuaded to have a glass of champagne. it just makes me feel all grown up, the same way, as a kid, i would drink ginger ale from my mom’s fancy flutes and pretend i was part of a social elite. ah, to be young!
this yummy cocktail from epicurious combines [...]
last minute recycled holiday craft
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this super easy craft, shown here by fellow HWTM finalist–erin godbey, is an quick & fun way to put up some last ditch holiday decorations. and you’ll be recycling!
i’ve seen them out of straight newspaper, but i really love how she color coordinated papers for the different trees. you could go monochromatic or [...]
favorites from the “inspire me” contest
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if you’ve read any of my recent posts you know i was a lucky finalist in the wonderful hostess with the mostess’ holiday “inspire me” contest. while i didn’t win–sigh–one of my favorite contestants, erin godbey, did come in third place. i wanted to share her super cute idea for a retro christmas.
this [...]
green grechen giveaway
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visit green grechen for a fun giveaway–this lovely limited edition tote & matching print from environmentally conscious graphic designer, mel lim.
she makes every effort to be environmentally conscious in her work, using recycled cotton, soy-based inks, acid-free felt paper, and biodegradable stationery packaging. the tote you might win is made in the USA with [...]
ReCork america!
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don’t toss out all those corks you’ll be going through from now until new year’s eve. recycle them instead.
no, i don’t mean refashioning them into a trivet, i mean recycle them thru the ReCORK America recycling program sponsored by amorim of portugal. amorim is the world’s largest producer (3 billion) of natural cork [...]
i’m dreamin’ of a euro christmas!
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another inspiration board i did–this one had me in total fantasy land. maybe it was the trip to paris in september, or that i’ve always dreamed of a christmas in vienna. i don’t know. but something about this made me feel warm inside. the vintage & ole world elements, pair [...]
vote for me!!! please
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i just found out that i am a finalist in the hostess with the mostess blog contest. exciting! mine is the only design board that made the cut. i guess that marathon session of research paid off in the end. the submission they picked, is what you see above. if you [...]
holiday inspiration
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2 days ago i found out hostess with the mostess blog was having an inspirational DIY board contest. there were only 18 hours left to submit ideas, and i spent probably 12 pulling ideas together. it was so much fun–and who knows if i’ll win the substantial booty, $2500 gift card from crate [...]
50% off organica deluxe
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still looking for a quality hostess?
need a few more presents for hard-to-buy for friends?
want a little reward for surviving the madness?
my favorite gift basket folk, organica deluxe, are having a huge sale! almost all of their gifts are redlined - some items up to 50% off. but hurry it’s only thru friday.
here’s an [...]
