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Spotlight on Whimsy Couture

January 14, 2011 1 Comment

I am very excited to reannounce Whimsy Couture as a sponsor here at Simply Sweet Home.
This fabulous etsy shop is a craft and sewing girl’s dream!  It offers easy to use, hand written sewing patterns with step by step instructions and colored pictures.  These patterns are perfect for busy moms to whip in a short time.  And you’ll love the variety of items you can make for your child from the patterns at Whimsy Couture.

Denise is the owner of this etsy shop.  Her style is vintage inspired and whimsical.  Among the items offered in her shop are patterns for dresses, tops, pants, skirts, aprons, bloomers, capes, and more.  She even has pattern for cute appliques for your projects.

Pattern styles include everything from the peasant style, to A-line jumpers, to pillow case tops, strappy tops and items with cute ruffles.  Whimsy Couture even offers you great savings through 3 Packs.

And if you don’t have a small child in your family, you should check out Whimsy Couture’s adorable pet bed patterns for the  4-legged, furry members of your family! So cute!

Check out Whimsy Couture  on etsy and pick up your patterns for these lovely creations and more.  You can also follow Denise through her blog Whimsy Couture and follow  Whimsy Couture on Facebook.

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If you’d like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR page. Ad prices start as low as $6/mo and just $5 to sponsor 10 posts.
Filed Under: crafts, shopping, Sponsors

Spotlight on Nicole’s Homemade Treats

January 11, 2011 4 Comments

My newest sponsor will definitely leave you licking your lips! So “Go Ahead and Indulge!”

Nicole’s Homemade Treats is a fabulous etsy shop offering yummy, delectable, sweet treats! 
Nicole is a stay at home mom of two boys and a military spouse. She uses candy-making as a stress reliever and creative outlet! She also enjoys baking, cooking, golf, playing with her kids, reading, socializing & working out. “Candy making, it is a great stress reliever and creative outlet for me! Selling my products locally and online is a fun and rewarding endeavor! I have spent many hours trying to get my treats ‘just right!’ It is safe to say that some of my first attempts were very interesting!”
Nicole’s Homemade Treats is an LLC operating out of New York State. All the products are prepared in a fully licensed kitchen. NYS Dept. of Agriculture #31AAAA

The treats are prepared in small batches, to preserve the taste and quality of the product, and to ensure that there is no waste. It takes about 5-7 days to produce your order. But Nicole PROMISES – they will be worth the wait!

And if you’re interested in only the highest quality sweets (and who isn’t?), you’ll be very impressed with Nicole’s menu of products: “I make only all natural, preservative free products, and use as many organic ingredients as possible. My products may not have the shelf life of store bought products, no worries! They won’t last very long!”

Nicole’s Homemade Treats is also a very environmentally conscious company:  “The packaging products I use are considered ‘green’ because they are made using recycled products, or come from ecologically conscious companies. I am really conscious about who I purchase my products from – the majority come from local companies, farms, and shops, however if that is not possible I buy from companies that are known to be eco-friendly/green themselves.”

“I hope you enjoy eating my treats as much as I like making them!”

Be sure to check out Nicole’s Homemade Treats for all your Valentine’s Day (and everyday) goodies!  You can also connect with Nicole at her blog and on twitter @Nikid70.

Go ahead and indulge!

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Disclosure:  Nicole’s Homemade Treats is a paid sponsor.  If you’d like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR Page. Rates start as low as $5.

Filed Under: cookies and candy, shopping, Valentine's Day

Huggable Teddy Bear Review

December 18, 2010 Leave a Comment
Looking for the perfect teddy bear to give to your loved one this Christmas?  Huggable Teddy Bears has a wonderful assortment of bears for all occasions.  They also sell great name brand bears, as well as occupation and sports bears.

I recently got the opportunity to review a bear from the Huggable Teddy Bears site.  The bear I chose for my review is a bear named Brown Sugar by Aurora World.  I chose this bear because I absolutely love traditional brown teddy bears, and I thought this would be a great addition to my collection.  I also chose it because it’s made by Aurora World, who makes some fabulous products. 
This bear definitely did not dispapoint.  First off, he is simply beautiful, and I was very impressed by his bright, rich colors.  He definitely lives up to the name Brown Sugar.  He’s also very well made, and he features some high quality materials that not only look good but also make him feel soft, cuddly, and furry.  And like the classic teddy bears that I love he has a beautiful matching ribbon tied around his neck.  And he has an adorably sweet face.
The Brown Sugar bear also come in a great size, measuring about 16 inches tall, which makes it a great bear to set out somewhere in your home or a great toy for all ages. And he’s also available in a 24 inch size if you wanted something bigger.
Obviously I love this bear!  And I think he would make a fabulous gift!

As we go into the New Year and start shopping for Valentine’s Gifts, the Huggable Teddy Bear site would also be a great place to shop.  They have a lovely line of Valentine bears, including this really cute Love Stinks Bear.

Check out Huggable Teddy Bears to see more adorable gift ideas.

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Disclosure:  I received a free bear from Huggable Teddy Bears for this review. The opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Filed Under: product review, shopping

Lemons and Lace

October 18, 2010 2 Comments

I’m excited to introduce my newest sponsor! Lemons and Lace offers adorable flower clips, headbands, skirts, purses, and lots of girly stuff!  These creations come in a number of bright and bold fabrics that you’re sure to love!

Lemons and Lace is owned and operated by Camille. She is the mother of 2 little girls, barely 3 and 18 months. Camille told me that she began making “boring bow clips” for her daughter, and suddenly started making flower clips, and the rest of her shop and stuff  “just took off from there.” After selling at local markets for the summer,  Camille and her family moved across the country and she decided to open up a new etsy shop.
The felt flower above is one of many in the Lemons and Lace shop. These come in a variety of colors and designs and are perfect to add to any clip, head band, or bag.

Camille describes her inspiration and style for these lovely creations: “I am inspired by vintage looks, but at the same time, I love bright colors. My shop is a fusion of the two, vintage and modern, as you may get from my shop name, lemons and lace. Vintage styles, and modern styles, sometimes together in one piece, sometimes entirely their own. I am a combination of Amy Butler, Heather Bailey, and Cath Kidston!”

Personally I was very excited to see all of Camille’s lovely handbags.  Many of these feature Camille’s adorable flowers, and the bags are beautiful designed and come in variety of gorgeous fabrics!

And if you love handmade children’s fashions, you’ll definitely want to check out the adorable tops and skirts at Lemons and Lace.  Sizes are listed  for each item, but all of the skirts can be custom ordered, with your choice of fabric and size.

So if your looking for bold fashion and accessories that’s a mix of vintage and  modern, go by Lemons and Lace. You can also check out Camille’s blog All About Mommies for tutorials, giveaways, and more!  Or connect with Lemons and Lace on facebook.

Discount! Through the end of October, Camille is offering my readers a discount of 15% off.  To take advantage of this, just use the coupon code “halloween.”

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Filed Under: crafts, shopping, Sponsors

Whimsy Couture Giveaway

August 31, 2010 162 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to a place called Whimsy Couture, an etsy shop where you can find some adorable patterns for all kinds of children’s clothing and other items!  And this week I’m excited to bring you giveaway and reader discount from Whimsy Couture!
The patterns at Whimsy Couture are easy to use with hand written instructions and color photos, and they are made especially for moms with little time for sewing!  The patterns are whimsical and vintage inspired. And there’s a whole range of projects available! 
A few weeks ago I fell in love with the clothing patterns at Whimsy Couture, from the adorable dresses and jumpers to the peasant tops and pants!  And then this week I found this adorable Mommy & Me set!  Wouldn’t you love to make this for you and your little girl? Too cute!  And I was thinking it would be adorable to make one of these for your child’s doll as well.

Or perhaps you’d rather make a dress for your little girl. Whimsy Couture has dress patterns in a variety of styles.

Or maybe you’re like me, and you would just love to make this cute little bed for your cat babies!

Whatever project you have in mind, you are sure to find an adorable pattern for it at Whimsy Couture!

Reader Discount!  Buy 2 Patterns, Get 2 Free! Simply Sweet Home readers need to mention b2g2 when you check out and mention the free patterns! Free patterns must be of equal or lesser value than the two purchased ones.

Win it!  One Simply Sweet Home reader will win 3 sewing patterns of their choice from the Whimsy Couture shop. (Patterns will be delivered via email.) 

Giveaway is closed. Congrats to Dani at My Little Apricot.

-Jerri
Filed Under: crafts, Giveaways, shopping, Sponsors

Baking it Up With CSN Stores

August 31, 2010 1 Comment

By now most of you are probably familiar with CSN Stores.  In fact, if you are a “regular” around here, you probably entered my CSN Stores giveaway a few week ago.  As you know, they are a collection of stores, selling everything from dutch ovens to dog houses.  And I am thrilled to say that I’ve been given another opportunity to work with them!  This time I will be reviewing a product. 
But what should I review?  Right now I’m leaning toward some bakeware, namely cookie sheets.  Although I would love to get a new muffin tin as well!  My only “problem” is that there is so much bakeware to choose from!  So if anyone has any recommendations for me, I’d love to hear them!

-Jerri

Filed Under: shopping

Walmart Box Tops for Education Giveaway

August 24, 2010 190 Comments
Looking for a way to donate to your child’s school?  The Box Tops for Education program is an easy solution and this year Walmart is making it even easier! From Aug. 3 – Aug. 31, head over to your local Walmart to find 4 Box Tops on participating General Mills products and earn more cash for the participating school of your choice. As your one-stop destination for all your needs this back-to-school season, Walmart is helping you save more and earn more with the Box Tops for Education brands you love.
With over 20 great brands and more than 40 products participating, here are just a few favorites that include 4 Box Tops that you can find at Walmart this August: Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries, Trix Yogurt, Hamburger Helper skillet meals, Totino’s Pizza Rolls snacks, Nature Valley Granola Bars and Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups snacks. Be sure to keep an eye out for Box Tops on great products from Kleenex, Ziploc, and Hefty too!

Win It! To help you to purchase General Mills products and earn cash for your schools, Wal-Mart, General Mills, and MyBlogSpark are offering one of you a $25 Wal-Mart giftcard.

Giveaway Closed. Congrats to Adriane (LAMusing).

-Jerri

Disclosure: Information and giftcards are provided by General Mills and Wal-Mart through MyBlogSpark. For hosting this giveaway, I received a $25 Wal-Mart giftcard.

Filed Under: Giveaways, School/College, shopping, 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

Whimsy Couture

August 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
Calling all you crafty domestic goddesses out there!  Whimsy Couture, a fabulous etsy shop, offers easy to use, hand written sewing patterns with step by step instructions and colored pictures.  These patterns are perfect for busy moms to whip in a short time.  And you’ll love the variety of items you can make for your child from the patterns at Whimsy Couture.
Denise is the owner of this etsy shop.  Her style is vintage inspired and whimsical.  Among the items offered in her shop are patterns for dresses, tops, pants, skirts, aprons, bloomers, capes, and more.  She even has pattern for cute appliques for your projects.

Pattern styles include everything from the peasant style, to A-line jumpers, to pillow case tops, strappy tops and items with cute ruffles.  Whimsy Couture even offers you great savings through 3 Packs.

And if you don’t have a small child in your family, you should check out Whimsy Couture’s adorable pet bed patterns for the  4-legged, furry members of your family! So cute!

Check out Whimsy Couture  on etsy and pick up your patterns for these lovely creations and more.  You can also follow Denise through her blog Whimsy Couture and follow  Whimsy Couture on Facebook.

-Jerri
If you’d like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR page. Ad prices start as low as $6/mo.
Filed Under: crafts, shopping, Sponsors

Curtsay Designs

August 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
I’m pleased to introduce you to Curtsay Designs, my newest sponsor and home of adorable crochet hats and gifts.
The artist behind these sweet hats is wife and mom of two boys, Lindsay.  Lindsay started her etsy shop the same way a lot of stay-at-home moms do, “I spend a lot of time taking care of my boys, and wanted to find something that I could do for myself. I started getting creative and I love it. I love to create anything that makes my life as a mom easier and lovelier.”  Curtsay Designs also allows Lindsay to “add a little girlie frill” to her boy filled life, and she’d love to share that girlie frill with you!
Curtsay Designs now features many new items:

~The Curtsay Cloche
~The Curtsay Daisy
~The Curtsay Daisy Mini
~The Fedora
~ & The Newsie

All hats at Curtsay Designs are made with 100% cotton yarn and are made to order to specifically fit your child! The hats are high quality and come in a variety of bright and beautiful colors and many are embellished with the most adorable crochet flowers!

Curtsay Designs also carries several non-children’s items, including dish/bath scrubbies and cute clutch purses like the one below.

Please visit Curtsay Designs today, and pick up a cute hat for your child!  You can also follow Lindsay at her blog The Quiet Crafter.  

-Jerri
If you’d like to advertise on Simply Sweet Home, please see my PR Page for details. Prices start as low as $6/mo! 
Filed Under: crafts, shopping, Sponsors
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