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Spotlight on Spring Swimwear at Express

March 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The weather’s been perfect around our house for the last few weeks, and I’m so happy that spring time is finally here! With the warm weather here to stay (for a while), you can’t help but think about spring and summer fashions, the tank tops, shorts, flip flops, and of course, swimsuits! You can dive into the season’s sexiest women’s swimwear at Express.

Express carries bikinis in a number of styles including the string bikini, strapless bikini, and the halter bikini. They also have monokinis if your shopping for something sexy, yet modest. And they have many beautiful colors and patterns available. Apart from the cute styles and designs they offer, I love all the different embellishments they have, from the flirty ruffles and ties to the glam beads.

My favorite swim suit is this graphic bikini (pictured above). Usually when I shop for swimsuits, I end up with something in purple, blue, or pink, so the colors of this suit are right up my alley. I just love how they’ve splashed the bright pink graphics onto this deep purple, and I love how they used what I call the “fade effect” where the colors gradually fade in to one another. And looking at a larger, close-up photo of the suit, you can see that they also added tiny bead embellishments to the flowers, for a little extra-added style and glam! I would love to wear this to the beach this summer!

Express also carries a line of cute sunglasses, totes, accessories, and some fabulous clothing, so go check them out!

Sweepstakes! Sign up for Express e-mail, and you could win one of ten $200 Express Gift Cards! The contest is open through April 21. For more, details check out the sweepstakes rules.

Filed Under: fashion, shopping, Sponsors

DaVinci Beads Review/Giveaway from Coppin’s Gifts

March 1, 2011 53 Comments

As someone who loves to make and wear jewelry, I’m really excited to bring you this week’s review and giveaway.

A few weeks ago I was introduced to Coppin’s Gifts. They offer top gift brands, such as Precious Moments, Boyd’s Bears, DaVinci Beads, and more!

DaVinci Beads are similar in style to the popular Pandora beads but much less expensive and just as cute! Coppin’s Gifts offers a variety of DaVinci beads to fit your personal style. These include birthstone beads, art glass, foil glass, and more! They also have family beads and fun dangles in a variety of styles and themes.

I had the opportunity to choose a toggle bracelet and 3 DaVinci beads from Coppin’s Gifts for review. Ironically I was just telling my husband how I wish I could have one of these bracelets, and a few days later I heard from someone at Coppin’s Gifts. So I was really thrilled when they gave me this opportunity.

Even though I’m a December baby, I’ve always loved the color of the March birthstone, and since I love the color so much (and since I at least have kitty cats that were born in March, lol) I chose three beads in the March birthstone. These are pictured above. One is a CZ Ball Birthstone and the others are Glass Birthstone beads.

I was very impressed by the look and quality of both the toggle bracelet and the beads. The beads are a good size, and I just love how they sparkle and shine. They are just lovely, and I was so happy with my choice!

In fact, I’m looking forward to adding more beads to this bracelet in the future. I’ll either do a mix of March and April birthstones (since my husband was born in April), or I’ll possibly choose some of the other birthstone beads for a multi-colored look. Either way, I’m sure that any DaVinci Beads I choose will be beautiful. And I’d definitely recommend DaVinci Beads at Coppin’s Gifts to anyone who’s seen this style of bracelet and wants to build their own.

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win 3 DaVinci beads of their choice and one toggle bracelet.

Giveaway Closed. Thanks for entering!

Disclosure: For hosting this giveaway, I received a bracelet and three DaVinci beads from Coppin’s Gifts. I was not otherwise compensated. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, product review

Shabby Apple Giveaway

February 14, 2011 245 Comments

I’m really excited to tell you about Shabby Apple, an online vintage dress boutique.

Shabby Apple offers lovely dresses for women and teens as well as little girl’s dresses and.maternity dresses. They also have a lovely collection of jewelry, shoes, and accessories.

I was very impressed by the variety of dresses I found at Shabby Apple. They offer dresses for any occasion, and they have something for every body type and style. It should be easy for you to find something you like.

For today’s post, I decided to share just a few dresses that I really liked. I could definitely see myself wearing these! Aren’t they lovely? Wouldn’t they be great to wear this spring and summer?

And this post just barely scratches the surface! There is so much more!

Buy it! Shop online at Shabby Apple for these lovely dresses and more!

Reader Discount: Right now you can get 10% off your order at Shabby Apple just for being a reader of my blog. Just use the coupon code: simplysweethome10off

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win this lovely Cider dress (pictured above).

Giveaway Closed. Congrats to Courtney!

Disclosure: The prize from this giveaway is being provided by Shabby Apple. I am a member of the Shabby Apple affiliate program but was not otherwise compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, shopping Tagged With: dresses, shabby apple

Jewelry Giveaway from Painted Lady Designs

September 28, 2010 171 Comments

Today I’m excited to present a fabulous jewelry giveaway from Painted Lady Designs. Painted Lady Designs offers gorgeous, one of a kind pendants, necklaces, leather chokers, earrings, and more! Jeanette Cotton is the designer of these lovely pieces. (You may remember Jeanette from the post I wrote about her other shop Rock of Ages)

Jeanette is very excited about her new line of chokers. Each choker features a leather cord, adorned with a beautiful stone, that is carefully hand-selected and combined with pearls, lamp beads, corals, and other unique elements, to create a piece of jewelry that is literally a work of art. Jeanette’s also making chokers with ribbon, and in the future she will offer them with a silver chain.

At Painted Lady Designs and Rock of Ages, Jeanette’s goal is to create one of a kind pieces that state who you are, so if you don’t find something that screams, “You!” Jeanette will be happy to turn any stone from either of her shops into a custom pendant or choker.

Win it! Painted Lady Designs is offering the Fall Falling Down Choker (pictured below) to one Simply Sweet Home Reader! This is a $48 value!

Prize Description: Gorgeous Picasso Jasper in delicious shades gold, russet, blue/gray, cream, and caramel The Focal is various Pearls, picasso jasper, and a Bronze Czech glass bead. The closure is sterling Bali silver and all that prettiness is on a 2mm Russet Red Leather choker that measures 16-1/2″.

Mandatory Entry: To win, please visit Painted Lady Designs, then leave me a comment telling me which of her beautiful items is your favorite. Giveaway Ends: Oct 12.

Extra Entries: Leave separate comments for each entry!

-1 for visiting Jeanette’s supply shop, Rock of Ages, and telling me something you like from there.

-1 for liking Painted Lady Designs on Facebook

-1 for liking Rock of Ages on Facebook.
-1 for Hearting Painted Lady Designs on Etsy.

-1 for Hearting Rock of Etsy on Etsy.

-3 for subscribing to Simply Sweet Home via email.

-2 for following Simply Sweet Home on Twitter.

-1 for “liking” Simply Sweet Home on facebook.

-1 for subscribing to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.

-2 for following me through Google Friend Find.

-1 if you have my button on your blog.

-1 for sharing this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Sample Tweet: I want to win this beautiful necklace from Painted Lady Designs! http://bit.ly/bySnyr @SimplySweetHome #giveaway) (Limit one entry per day.)

Rules/Restrictions: This Giveaway is open World Wide. Please be sure to leave an email address with your entry if you do not have one visible on your blog or profile!

Disclosure: Rock of Ages is a paid sponsor on my site. However, I did not receive compensation for hosting this giveaway. The opinions are my own. If you’d like to advertise or host a giveaway on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR Page.

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, Sponsors

Kinley Lane Designs Giveaway

August 17, 2010 78 Comments

I was very excited when Tricia at Kinley Lane Designs contacted me about hosting a giveaway for her shop.

Kinley Lane Designs offers adorable headbands, fashion tops, rings, and more! Tricia’s style is a classic vintage look with fabric flowers.

The main attraction in her shop is her headbands. Headbands made in this style are so popular right now. The headbands are made of high quality, attractive material and come in a variety of colors to match any outfit. And if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, Tricia will make a custom design just for you!

And this August, Kinley Lane Designs has a fun promotion, where you can get 10% percent off your next order when you take a photo of yourself in a Kinley Lane Design and add it to their Facebook Fan page!

How to Connect!

Like Kinley Lane Designs on Facebook.

Read Tricia’s Blog – Kinley Lane Designs.

And Follow Tricia on Twitter @KinleyLane.

Win it! Kinley Lane Designs is offering one Simply Sweet Home reader a Cotton Candy Love Headband.

This adorable handmade headband is a sweet, classic with a sprinkle of vintage feel. It will be the perfect add on to any hair do and to any outfit. The headband is made to fit an adult and the fabric flowers are attached to an elastic band. And it usually sales for $15.99

Mandatory Entry: To enter, please visit Kinley Lane Designs, and then come back here and tell us an item that you like. Enter by Sept 2.

Extra Entries:
1 for liking Kinley Lane Designs on Facebook.
1 for following Tricia’s blog.
1 for following Tricia on twitter.
2 for subscribing to my email newsletter.

2 for following Simply Sweet Home on Twitter.

1 for becoming a fan of Simply Sweet Home on facebook.
2 for subscribing to my RSS feeds through Feedburner.
1 for following me through blogger’s Google Friend Find.
1 if you have my button on your blog.
1 for writing about this giveaway on Twitter or Facebook. (Sample Tweet: I want to win a headband from Kinley Lane Designs! http://bit.ly/cPEsg1 @SimplySweetHome @KinleyLane #giveaway) (Limit one entry per day.)

-Jerri

Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for hosting this giveaway. Giveaway prize is provided by Kinley Lane Designs.

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, shopping, Sponsors

Introducing Rock of Ages

August 8, 2010 1 Comment

I’m proud to introduce you to my newest sponsor, Rock of Ages, home of beautiful and unique, one of a kind pendants, beads, and leather chokers.

Jeanette Cotton is the artist behind these lovely pieces. She carefully selects each stone and she’s developed a very eclectic and impressive line of pieces.

I was very intrigued by her description of the concept behind her work: “Since before the begining of all time the mother earth has been an impressive 8,000 mile rock! The pendants and stone beads I’m selling are her off-spring and through talented lapidarist eyes created into brillant pieces of art!”

When designing jewelry Jeanette draws on the colors in nature and paints with beads. She is not intimidated by color and shows that fearlessness in her work. She uses Tibetan silver from the Karen Hill Tribe, Bali silver, quality semi-precious stones, crystals, a variety of pearls, and beautiful handmade lamp beads.

Her eye for the obscure inspires her more unique pieces which include such rarities as dinosaur bone, mummy beads, and petrified coral, to name a few.

Jeanette has recently begun adding leather chokers to her shop. These come in beautiful custom colors and are made to size. In the future she also hopes to add handmade earwire and other components for jewely making.

Looking through Jeanette’s shop, it’s obvious that she is a gifted artist with a real passion for her craft and a love of everything nature has to offer. Go by Rock of Ages to see all of Jeanette’s beautiful creations! You can also check out her other shop Painted Lady Designs. And keep up with her on her facebook page!

Sharing this post at some of these great parties!

-Jerri

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Filed Under: crafts, fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Fun Kid’s Fashions for 4th of July

June 29, 2010 2 Comments

Whenever I start to work on holiday-themed posts, I usually spend most of my time on food, crafts, and decor. But today, I’m focusing on fashion! Kid’s fashion to be exact! I looked around and found some really cute and fun kid’s fashion items for the 4th. Here’s just a few of the things I found. Some of these are items you can purchase online, while others are fun fashion crafts that you can make at home. And all of them will look great on your little patriot!

Red, White, and Blue and oh-so cute! I found this adorable personalized 4th of July shirt at My Little Pumpkin Designs on etsy.

I thought this bald eagle shirt was just too cute! Head over to Family Fun for the tutorial.

Another great fashion craft. It’s quite easy and economical to make this 4th of July crown from Family Fun. How festive!

More 4th of July head gear. Head over to Celebrations to find out how to make this Firecracker Hat.

I found these adorably sweet flip flops at Associated Content. Then I followed the link and found them for sale, along with a lot of other cute fashion items at Oh So Cheeky Boutique.

-Jerri

Filed Under: fashion, Misc Holidays, Patriotic

DIY Fashion Giveaway from New York Design Shop

March 26, 2010 42 Comments

Calling all Craft Goddesses! I’m pleased to present a fun DIY Giveaway from New York Design Shop.

New York Design Shop carries cute fashion accessories, apparel, and DIY materials.

You can use their DIY Materials to personalize clothing of all styles for all ages. Or you could use many of these items for non-clothing projects too! Materials include iron ons, appliques, trim, studs, chains, feather trim, flowers, rosettes, bows, and more!

Today I’m excited to be giving away a tote from New York Design Shop filled with DIY materials! Additionally Simply Sweet Home readers will get 10% off all orders. Just use the coupon code “simplysweethome” at check out.

Giveaway Closed. Thanks for entering!

-Jerri

Filed Under: fashion, Giveaways, Sponsors

Nancy’s Bags Etc.

March 24, 2010 4 Comments

Want to make a fashion statement with your own one of a kind handbag? Then you’ll love my newest sponsor, a fabulous etsy shop called Nancy’s Bags Etc. Nancy offers gorgeous bags for all your various needs. You’ll find handmade purses, yoga tote bags, organizers, and medium size tote bags. These are very chic and stylish, and they come in a variety of colors and designs.Nancy has been sewing since childhood–everything from pillows and quilts to clothing. Her new love is making bags, and when you look through her stock it’s obvious that a lot of love and care goes into each bag. From the pattern design, to the fabric selection, and until the last stitch is sewed, her bags are uniquely designed with quality craftsmanship in mind.

Here are just a couple of Nancy’s creations. I love the detail work that goes into this spring purse with flower, and the cotton purse for spring with it’s bold, bright colors, just makes me want to go out for a walk in the sunshine!

Whatever your taste, you’re sure to find a bag for you. So head on over to Nancy’s Bags Etc. and pick out your favorite for spring time! Also, check out Nancy’s other shop Designs in Stained Glass for some cute additions to your home decor.

-Jerri

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Filed Under: crafts, fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Rock Candy Vintage Necklace Giveaway

December 7, 2009 96 Comments

Rock Candy Vintage offers an array of clear jewelry and vintage clothing. Today I’m happy to be giving away a necklace from her popular Tree Candy and clear acrylic Line. Tree Candy necklaces are unique, whimsical, and rustic. They are made from tea stained wood pieces and a tea stained mod podged clip art image printed on recycled paper. They are adorned with a cord and lobster clasp or a beaded chain. On the back of the necklace (unless otherwise stated in the description) the words Tree Candy are burned. And each necklace is uniquely designed and is handmade with the utmost care.

Designs include a variety of birds, butterflies, rabbits, squirrels, trees, cherries, flowers, and so much more! For the Christmas season, Rock Candy Vintage also has an assortment of lovely Christmas tree ornaments designed in the same fashion as the Tree Candy Jewelry line. They feature a variety of Christmas drawings, words, and even characters from the popular movie “Rudolph and The Island of Misfit Toys.”

And right now Rock Candy Vintage is offering FREE SHIPPING on all ornaments and jewelry! Go by today and place your orders so you can get them in time for Christmas!

Giveaway: One Simply Sweet Home reader will get to choose a necklace worth up to $15 from Rock Candy Vintage! To Win, just visit Rock Candy Vintage. Then come back here and let us know your favorite item. Deadline to Enter: Dec 21 at 6PM.

Additional Entries:
-One Entry for Each time you link up at one of our Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash Events (up to 5 entries).
-One entry for posting the Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash button on your blog.
-Two entries for posting about this giveaway at your blog.
-Two entries for posting about the Holly Bloggy Christmas Bash at your blog.
-One entry for being a follower on blogger.
-One entry for being an email subscriber, or two entries if you are already a subscriber prior to this giveaway.
-One entry for following me on twitter and/or becoming a fan on facebook.
-One entry for tweeting about this giveaway.
-One entry, if you entered the Holey Donuts giveaway.
-One entry for following Rock Candy Vintage on twitter.
*That’s up to 17 ways that you can win!*

Other Rules: Don’t forget to leave an email address if you do not have one posted on your blog or profile. Otherwise we won’t be able to contact you if you win!