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Spotlight on Ooh La Jena

July 15, 2011 Leave a Comment

Today I’ve got a new sponsor to share with you. It is a handmade clothing company called Ooh La Jena. Ooh La Jena offers sensual and elegant fashion for the woman comfortable in her skin and free in her spirit. It’s about feeling good and being liberated.

All clothing and apparal is made in-house at Ooh La Jena’s small studio in Philadelphia and is custom made according to each woman’s unique body, using the highest quality fabrics.

Ooh La Jena strives to reach beyond material beauty to enhance livelihoods and support sustainable fashion and accessories. And because each item is handmade and custom fitted, you can be sure that your garment will be of superior quality.

One of my favorite things about this shop is that their styles are chic and elegant, yet simple. And each of their lovely items comes in several beautiful color choices!

One of my favorite items at Ooh La Jena is the Regal Top. I just love the fun and simple style of it! But then again, I’d love to wear any and all of the fashions at Ooh La Jena, especially their beautiful tops, in this lovely shade of blue!

Ooh La Jena also has some stunning and unique, handcrafted jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Shop at Ooh La Jena and support custom made, handcrafted, quality fashion!

Filed Under: fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Spotlight on Cutie Patootie Creations

July 9, 2011 1 Comment

Why settle for the same “cookie cutter” party invites, when you can have something custom created for you? My newest sponsor Cutie Patootie Creations is an etsy shop that offers super cute, customized party invitations, decorations, personalized t-shirts, and anything else you might need for your perfect party!

This shop is owned by Stephanie, a mom of two boys, from Charlotte, North Carolina. Stephanie started Cutie Patooties 6 years ago as a Tie Dye Boutique Clothing company. The company has now grown and branched out, selling to two local upscale boutiques in Charlotte as well as seven online boutique stores.

So what sets Cutie Patootie Creations apart from other shops? For one thing, they have a variety of styles and party themes for boys, girls (and adults) of all ages! And Stephanie designs all the items, so you are sure to get a unique design that you can’t get anywhere else!

And if you don’t find what your looking for in Stephanie’s shop, she will be happy to work with you on a custom order!

What I really love about this shop is that you don’t have to stop at invitations! You can actually order everything you need for your ultimate party all in one place.

If you’re mind can imagine it, they’ve got it: Kids Thank You Cards, Notes, Cupcake Toppers, Party Favor Tags, Water Bottle Labels, Banners, TShirts, Centerpieces, Door Signs, Food Tent Cards, Centerpieces, Chocolate Wrappers, Cake Decorations and More!

I’m especially in love with the name/age shirt concept, and Cutie Patooties has some ADORABLE designs available for these as well. And in case you were wondering…. Yes! You can order matching cupcake toppers, invitations, etc. to match these too. Super!

No matter what kind of party you’re planning, be it a kid’s birthday party, a baby/bridal shower, or even something a little more adult friendly, Cutie Patootie Creations has the custom design for you!

Connect! Follow Cutie Patootie Creations on Facebook and Twitter. Also, check out her Artfire Shop.

Stop by Cutie Patootie Creations, and get ready to get your party on!

Disclosure: Cutie Patootie Creations is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. If you’d like to sponsor this blog, please see my PR page for details.

Filed Under: party ideas, shopping, Sponsors

Spotlight on The Trendy Boutique

July 6, 2011 1 Comment

You guys are going to LOVE my newest sponsor: The Trendy Boutique. This is THE place for trendy, fun, and affordable shopping! You name it, they’ve got it! Everything from flip flops, scarves, handbags, and watches, to a TON of jewelry!

The Trendy Boutique is owned by Julie, a mom from Georgia. The boutique was inspired by her 2 girls who love fashion accessories like handbags and flip-flops, and the selection has now grown due to increased interest from women of all ages!

One of my favorite things about The Trendy Boutique is that you can design your own flip flops! You can choose from a variety of styles, and they have a lot of cool materials and embellishments available.

Whether you’re looking for something simple and cute or something fun with flair, they’ve got something to fit your style and personality!

Another popular item at The Trendy Boutique is their silicone fashion watches. Again, if you like custom styles, you’ve come to the right place. These come in a variety of hot colors, sizes, and face styles!

And no boutique would be complete without a line of jewelry! The Trendy Boutique definitely has you covered here! In fact I could write multiple posts just on their jewelry lines! We’re talking hand-stamped jewelry, photo jewelry, beaded bracelets and earrings, charms, personalized jewelry, some very cool cord necklaces with pendants, and more!

Another jewelry line I love is the cabochon rings. These are very sweet and chic, and they come in several cute colors and settings!

And if you like those, you’ll also like their cute hair pins and accessories!

And did I mention that they also have some super cute handbags? AND you can even design your own handbag. Choose your style of bag, the fabric, ribbons, etc. Very cool!

Connect! Follow The Trendy Boutique on Facebook and on Twitter and through their blog.

Stop by today and check out all the fun and cool fashion accessories at The Trendy Boutique!

Filed Under: fashion, shopping, Sponsors

Jewelry Showcase for July

July 5, 2011 2 Comments

I’ve been so busy the last few months working on other promotions and projects, that I’ve been neglecting my own shop promotions. But I finally got it together and created a jewelry showcase post for July! Hope you enjoy some of my latest items! And stay tuned, as I’ve got a bunch of new stuff to add shortly.

I’ve also got a new coupon code in my shop for 15% off. Just enter SUMMERFUN at checkout!

Purple and Red Beaded Chain Necklace

Red and Silver Beaded Ladybug Charm Bracelet

Red Blue and Silver Beaded Chain Necklace

Silver Cat Beaded Charm Bracelet

Blue-Violet Beaded Chain Necklace

I’m linking up at these parties.

Filed Under: fashion, jewelry, shopping

Sponsor Spotlight – Julian & Co

June 29, 2011 Leave a Comment

I’m happy once again to announce Julian & Co as a sponsor on my blog. This is a wonderful shop with a very unique line of heirloom quality jewelry for moms, dads, and children.

These lovely pieces can be personalized with your child’s name, birthdate and time, weight, and length. And you can even add birthstone charms!

The owner of this company is a mom named Tania, and the company is named for her son Julian who was born 11 weeks early and weighed only 3lbs 4oz. When Tania’s husband purchased a personalized baby bracelet for Julian, and it was too big for his tiny wrist, Tania set out to design her own sterling silver id bracelet for Julian. This was the first of many pieces in the Julian & Co line!

The Signature line of Julian & Co is the baby hand and feet jewelry. So overjoyed to have Julian home, Tania handcrafted sterling silver disc pendants adorned with Julian’s own hand and feet prints, as well as his name and birth date, for her and her husband to wear. As soon as her family and friends saw Tania’s lovely creations, orders came rolling in, and the business grew from there.

Julian & Co. offers jewelry that you can have forever as a keepsake. It is durable and heirloom quality, and most pieces have a high shine mirror finish and are thick enough to be personalized on both sides.

You can purchase these to commemorate the birth of your own child or grandchild, and they also make lovely gifts for birthdays, showers, baptisms, graduations, and more!

Connect with Julian & Co:

Follow @JULIANandCo on Twitter.

Follow Julian & Co on Facebook.

Subscribe to receive updates & latest promotions.

Follow the Julian & Co blog.

Please visit Julian & Co to see more of these beautiful pieces and help support this amazing mompreneur!

Disclosure: Julian & Co is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. The opinions in this post are my own. If you’d like to advertise on this blog, please see my PR Page for details.

Filed Under: jewelry, shopping, Sponsors

Shabby Apple Dress Review

June 24, 2011 3 Comments

A few months ago I was super excited to host a giveaway for a beautiful dress from Shabby Apple, and I was thrilled once again a couple of weeks ago when Heather from Shabby Apple contacted me about writing a review! Yay!

And guess what? The lovely people at Shabby Apple are offering you a special coupon code for 10% off! The code is simplysweethome10off and is good for the next 30 days.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple, they offer beautiful women’s dresses> that are vintage-inspired. Whether you’re looking for something to wear to the office, church, or out on the town, you’re sure to find something to fit your style. And for all the mom’s out there, Shabby Apple also has little girl’s dresses and maternity dresses.

I was given several dresses to choose from, and the one I was chose was the Azure Coast.

Here’s the official description from Shabby Apple: A true gem of a multi-tasker, the Azure Coast dress, with it’s playful puff sleeves and no-nonsense shirt collar, is perfect for the office or a weekend getaway at the shore. This ocean-colored beauty sports faux-wrap styling—the skirt closes all the way—giving you the look of your favorite wrap dress without the anxiety of worrying whether or not you’re unintentionally showing too much leg.

I absolutely love this dress, from the puff sleeves and collar to the wrapped style. And I really like this shade of blue—almost navy, but not quite. And I also love it’s conservative and understated, yet still very cute and flattering.

What I love best about the overall style of the dress, is that it makes it perfect to wear to so many places and occasions. It’s dressy enough to wear to church, a party, or even a wedding. But it’s also a perfect dress for casual wear and would be appropriate for the office or a business meeting.

Did you like my photo shoot with the dress? I hope so! Now here’s some of the other dresses that I’d love to have from Shabby Apple!

Want to stay updated on the latest promotions at Shabby Apple and get exclusive discounts? It’s easy! Just “like them” on Facebook!

Please check out all of Shabby Apple’s lovely lines, and don’t forget to use the coupon code simplysweethome10off to get 10% off!

Disclosure: I was given a dress from Shabby Apple for review purposes. I’m also an affiliate for Shabby Apple but was not otherwise compensated for this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: fashion, product review, shopping

Ann’s Bridal Bargains Giveaway

June 14, 2011 17 Comments

“Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married.”

I’m really excited about this week’s giveaway! It is for a $100 gift certificate to Ann’s Bridal Bargains, an online retailer of wedding essentials and supplies. They have everything you need, whether you’re throwing a bridal shower for a friend or loved one or walking down the aisle yourself.

They have wedding napkins in just about every color and design you can imagine.

They also have a variety of decor, including aisle runners and table centerpieces.

And they have everything you need for the perfect reception, including cake toppers and serving sets.

And since cupcakes are my favorite, I was really excited to see these adorable wedding cupcakes picks. Aren’t these the cutest?

And they also have all the “little things” that make your wedding complete like favors, invitations, and programs.

But since I’m already married, I had to see if there was anything at the site for us married gals. And I was pleased to find these adorable initial necklaces. If I was eligible to win this giveaway, I’d definitely want one of these!

And I also liked these wedding albums. We had a TON of pictures printed from our wedding, so I know that you can’t ever have too many photo albums!

Win it! One Simply Sweet Home reader will win a $100 Gift Certificate to Ann’s Bridal Bargains.

How to enter: You must be a follower of Simply Sweet Home, and use the Rafflecopter form to tell us something that you’d like from Ann’s Bridal Bargains.

(Note: I’m testing Rafflecopter this week. So no need to leave comments, however, comments are always welcome! If you have any problems using the Rafflecopter application, feel free to submit your entries via the comments section, or email me for assistance! Thanks!)

Filed Under: Giveaways, party ideas, shopping

Lovely Gifts Ideas at Red Envelope

June 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

I was recently introduced to a website called Red Envelope. Red Envelope is a fabulous online gift retailer. They have a lovely selection of Father’s Day gifts and Gifts for Mom, as well as gifts for all occasions from housewarmings and baby showers to birthdays and anniversaries.

I was VERY impressed by the vast array of selections available at this site. Each page contains many items that I would be proud to own or buy as gifts for someone else. They have lovely jewelry and accessories, as well as spa gifts and home decor items for Her. And they have sports and gaming items, as well as accessories, personal care, and office items for Him.

Red Envelope recently added new items to their Gifts Baskets and anniversary selections. I browsed through these sections and was particularly impressed by the array of goodies available. These would be perfect gifts for Mom, Dad, your spouse, friends, or YOU!

Don’t these yummy? The gift baskets at Red Envelope feature everything from yummy sweets like chocolate covered strawberries, cookies, and chocolate cake, to the ever popular fruit, nuts, and wine. And they even have a few selections of my absolute favorite—cupcakes!

Visit RedEnvelope.com to see these and more fabulous gift selections.

Disclosure: I received a donation for my blog from Red Envelope in return for writing this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: shopping

Indulge at Nicole’s Homemade Treats

April 25, 2011 7 Comments

There’s nothing like homemade candies and treats to satisfy your sweet tooth! But if you’re like me, you may not always have the time and patience to spend making your own candies. But now thanks to Nicole’s Homemade Treats you don’t have to have time or patience.

Nicole’s Homemade Treats is a fabulous etsy shop offering yummy, delectable, sweet treats. They have everything from chocolate caramel truffles and peanut butter cups to chocolate covered cherries and much more!

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. For Nicole, selling her products locally and online is a fun and rewarding endeavor. And she has spent many hours trying to get her treats “just right!”

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!

If you’re shopping for someone else, gift certificates are available. And Nicole also offers chocolate samplers where you’ll get a one pound assortment each month for 3 months, 6 months, or an entire year! (Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.)

Be sure to check out Nicole’s Homemade Treats on etsy! You can also connect with Nicole at her blog and on twitter @Nikid70. Go ahead and indulge!

Disclosure: Nicole’s Homemade Treats is a paid sponsor on my blog. If you’d like become a sponsor, please check out my PR page or email me for details.

Filed Under: cookies and candy, shopping, Sponsors

Bright Beginnings for Baby

April 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

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

For the new mom who wants to start her child off with the best in nutrition, consider infant formula from Bright Beginnings.

The mission of this company is to provide Premium Nutrition Without The Premium Price. Comparable to the leading brands, Bright Beginnings offers milk based baby formula with DHA and ARA, the key nutrients found in breast milk.

Four unique formulas are available to fit your child’s special dietary needs, including Premium, Soy, Gentle, and Organic Formula.

And now the busy mom can save time and avoid a trip to the store by purchasing the baby formula online! Bright Beginnings is available to buy on diapers.com. And they have lots of great deals, including Free 1-2 day shipping when you make a purchase of $49 or more!

They also have great prices on Bright Beginnings, starting as low as $9.79 for a 12.9 ounce can of Premium Formula and just $22.59 for the 25.75 ounce can of Organic Formula. And you can save even more money on Diapers.com by purchasing the Bright Beginnings Formula in 6 packs.

For more product and nutritional information, updates, coupon codes, and deals, you can check out and “like” Bright Beginnings on Facebook.

Filed Under: Baby, saving money, shopping