Aunty Ollie Giveaway

One of my "when I get well" dreams is to become a clothing designer - mostly for kids. I have always loved apparel - it just excites me! I saw this giveaway and thought I'd enter because 1- what the heck? I could win stuff for my nieces (and maybe nephews?) And 2- the clothes are fun and I like to dream about being a designer like Aunty Ollie some day. You can join too - you just post a link on your blog!

I'm a Winner!

My mom and my sister Jo gave me a gorgeous earring and necklace set for Christmas. It was so fun and I realized that I had forgotten how much earrings can really spark up the face and add that touch that makes a difference. My sister-in-law Anne is awesome at making jewelry and has made me some lovely jewelry in the past so I haven't completely gone off the jewelry boat. I am starting to care a little more about my appearance nowadays instead of just thinking about comfort.

Well... guess what?! Now I am adding these beauties to my jewelry collection!!!


I WON THEM! How exciting is that?! I can't believe I won - I entered the contest on the Mormon Mommy blogs just for fun by commenting, and lo and behold, I am the happy owner of beautiful new earrings. Second Sister's jewelry is exquisite and I wanted to share a few of her pieces here.
Pretty stuff. I love the names she gives them too, like Orchardist's Wife Bracelet, and Miss Havisham Bracelet.

It just goes to show you, it never hurts to enter a contest even if you don't really think you'll win!

Want to win something cool?

Wall Decals are a great way to decorate. They are less permanent than paint and come in a variety of fun expressions as well as some decorative art. My favorite is the wall art. I mean, I could certainly find a place for this beauty somewhere in my house:

And who can resist this knobby knee birdie?

This one might be helpful around here:

Grosgrain, which is the blog of a talented seamstress who designs amazing clothing and sews for her daughter and giveaways, her new store, etc. is having a ...

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!!

All you have to do is link back to the giveaway on your blog and you are entered. Pretty sweet.

And while I'm on the subject of cool sites, I think this Brick of Mormon Stories is pretty great.