Datevitation Winner

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Congratulations Nikki! I just sent you an email with your prize. Thank you to all who entered and follow along this little blog of ours.

Sorry for the lack of posts the last few days. We experienced the loss of a dear loved one and flew out to spend time with family. My little family got back in last night and are just trying to get back into the swing of things. Keep reading- more blogging to come, we promise. Thanks for your patience!

Valentines Day Gift Idea + Datevitation Giveaway

Over the weekend the hubby and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary. He surprised me and took me on a four day trip down to Las Vegas. (More on that later!) We usually don't exchange gifts on our anniversary, instead we usually go to dinner at a very fancy and expensive restaurant and enjoy our time together. But when Datevitation contacted me and asked if I was interested in doing a review I was absolutely thrilled. This would be the perfect gift to give my husband for our anniversary...and it was the kind of gifts we like to give- the best gift of all- our time together! I had never heard of Datevitation.com before but as soon as I checked out their website I thought it was such a fun idea. Datevitation is the web's first online platform to create a custom love coupon book. Unlike the pre-packaged love coupon books on the market, you pick the dates and can customize the text to your liking.  Once you are done customizing the text in your book, Datevitation will print it out and ship it to you in a ready-to-gift box.  Their website is so user friendly they make it a snap to create your custom coupon book, and if you need a little help they even provide a video: http://youtu.be/0Ewi_tnJS48]. I had so much fun creating my coupon book for my hubby. There are over 200 date ideas including creative, artistic, romantic and even {sexy} dates to choose from. Even better are the illustrations that are so cute they make you want to giggle. When we got home from our Vegas trip I surprised my hubby with a coupon book from Datevitation and I can't wait for him to redeem his coupons!

 

 

 

 

How cute did mine turn out?? I love it and shipping was so quick. Their coupon books start at around $20 and that includes 5 custom date pages. This would be the perfect gift idea for that special someone on Valentines Day. And guess what?? All  our readers can use the code ‘somethingbrought’ for $10 off your purchase in January.  That is practically HALF OFF!! You are welcome!

Also, ONE lucky reader can enter the Rafflecopter below to win a Datevitation coupon book of their own. Winner will be announced next week. Good luck!

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Fine Print: Winner will be chosen at random using random.org.  Winner will receive a promo code for a free Datevitation gift book with 5 custom pages.  Additional pages are $1 each.  Winner to pay $3.50 for shipping and handling.  Tax will be applied to books shipped to California.  Books ship to U.S. only

Winner Winners! & other things

And the Winners are...

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Congrats to the both of you please email us at somethingbroughtyouhere@gmail.com within the next 48 hours to claim your prize.

Also, exciting news. I am the guest blogger today over at the Downeast Basics Blog blogging about my favorite Downeast dress from this winter.

 Check it out HERE

 

 

Also, even with all of the heartache that is happening there is still happiness and light in the world. My baby girl had her first dance recital this weekend. It was the cutest, most precious, and funniest things ever! She was a true shining star, and especially for being only 2 and half everyone elses' age!

 

 

And I have a new niece!!!!! Couldn't be more thrilled. I can't wait to meet her.

 

 



Happy Tuesday Loves!

Eshakti Review & GIVEAWAY!

Last month Nicole and I were approached by Eshakti to do a clothing review. I had heard about Eshakti but didn't really know much about their clothing or their company. Eshakti is an online womens clothing company specializing in dresses, vintage dresses, formal dresses, etc. They are NOT your average online clothing company, they have something really unique about them- you pick your dress and then you can customize it to your liking. They have many different sizes to make sure that it fits you just perfect. Then you can customize the sleeve length and the dress length. The dress I chose was originally sleeveless. I decided to add 3/4 length sleeves since it is winter time and I wanted to keep my arms warm! It turned out even better than I expected. Nicole's was able to add sleeves to her dress and change the length on hers too. When I got my dress in the mail I immediately tried it on and couldn't believe how comfortable it was. I loved the vintage look of it and how practical it was. I literally didn't want to take it off, it is so comfortable I could sleep in it! I instantly knew I wanted to pair mine with my favorite boots and it is so gorgeous on its own I don't need to wear a ton of accessories. Nicole's dress is perfect for layering with a cardigan or wearing on its own. We are so satisfied with our choices from Eshakti and would recommend it to YOU and anyone who is looking for the perfect dress.

P.S. Photoshoots are awkward

 

(Why are we pushing our stomachs forward??)

 

Snapshot

And guess what? TWO lucky readers will win a $25 gift certificate to spend however they like on Eshakti's website. YEP- TWO OF YOU! So get entering! Winners will be announced next Tuesday!

Rules:
Enter using Rafflecopter below. All entries will be verified. Winners will be announced Tuesday 12/18/2012. Open to US residents only. Two winners will each receive a $25 giftcard to Eshakti.
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Shabby Apple Crush + $50 Shabby Apple GIVEAWAY!!!

 

 

Nicole and I are seriously crushing on everything Shabby Apple right now. Can you say obsessed? Their looks are so classic. They have gorgeous and classy retro dresses, vintage dresses, maxi dresses and casual dresses {and everything in between} that are to die for.  I have always known Shabby Apple to have super stylish dresses but what I didn't know is that they also sell skirts, blouses, shoes & accessories...accessories people! I am a little obsessed with jewelry lately. And don't even get me started on their swimwear...thats a whole blog post on its own!

 

Here are the dresses that I am currently crushing on:

 

1- Perfect Sunday attire. 2- Super classy. Reminds me of the 60's. Love this vintage dress look. I would LOVE to wear this to the next wedding I attend. 3- Perfect for fall/winter - would look great with a pair of boots. 4- Obsessed with this green color

5- Perfect for a date night with the Mr. 6 Reminds me of something I saw Kim K wearing on The View. 7- Mustard =love. 8 I would wear this top everyday and its on sale!

Nicole's is currently Crushing on:

1. Always needing more blouses, a must have. 2. A dress easily dressed up or down. 3. I love these metallic wedged heels. 4. The floral print and pleated hem, perfect.

 

AND GUESS WHAT??? Shabby Apple is so amazing they want to give one of you- our lovely readers- a $50 giftcard to be used toward whatever fabulous item(s) you want from their store! Totally jealous!!! But DONT YOU WORRY- even if you are not the lucky winner Shabby Apple loves you so much that they are giving you all a 10% off coupon code valid for one whole month!! Yes, I know...squeal away!!

 

Coupon Code: somethingbroughtyouhere10off

Here is how to enter:

 

Must be a follower of our blog!

 

These are mandatory: 

•  Leave 1 comment letting us know you Follow Shabby Apple on Facebook. Be sure to let us know what name you follow them under!
• In a comment #2: Tell us which item you’d pick if you won. Would you pick one of Whitney’s or Nicole’s favorites? A vintage dress or a retro dress? We want to know! Visit Shabby Apple and tell us what you would get with your gift card!
• Leave a separate comment letting us know you follow our blog. Tell us how you follow: i.e. GFC or email.

Giveaway Rules:

Contestants must have a USA shipping address to be eligible for entry.
Giveaway runs September 13^th-September 19^th.       
Winner will be drawn and announced on September 20^th.
Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize until another winner is chosen.
 

Halloween Craft? + {A CraftyWood Cutout Giveaway}

Remember how I said I was going to be a Hunter's widow for a few weeks? Since I was going to be hubby-less for a litle while I was trying to think of ways to keep myself busy. Of course I had a few crafts I wanted to make.  It is starting to feel like Fall is headed our way so I was looking for something fallish. I guess I have to come to terms with the fact that summer is almost over. Also, since I can't have a full on "girls" craft night without the baby girl around I wanted a craft that would be a little easier for me to handle. So I headed down to Orem to check out Crafty Wood Cutouts.

 

 

 

Do you ever dread going into a craft store? Well I do. I have a two year old!! I know I am going to have to chase her around and just try to prevent her from touching everything or breaking something. THANK GOODNESS for Crafty Wood Cutout's Kids corner- a room with toys & a movie playing to distract my little one so that I could somewhat peacefully pick out my craft. At the store they have all of their fall and Halloween crafts out. Um Halloween? Still feels forever away BUT as soon as I saw the Halloween banner I fell in love. At the store they have everything you ever need to make the craft. As soon as I had all of my supplies I headed up to Nicole's house for some crafting!

 

For this craft I used: The cutest Halloween paper ever (CWC), black craft paint, mod podge, vinyl, 14 banner blocks, wire, & black raffia

 

First we traced out our banner blocks onto the paper.

Then cut them out. I did get some really cute black Halloween paper but we decided that the vinyl letters wouldn't show up on it. Note to self: Don't pick out black paper to but black letters on.

Next step: Paint your banner blocks. No sanding required- yahoo!

Put a little bit of mod podge down on the block, set the cut out paper on and put a thin layer of mod podge on top of the paper. Let it dry.

While you are waiting for all of the banner blocks to dry now is a perfect time to grab a snack. If you need one. Just don't let your sister in law talk you into trying her favorite Dutch licorice. Dubbelzout - translation=double salt. These were NASTY. Put one in my mouth and gagged, then she tried telling me to keep chewing, it gets better, nope! It just gets worse.

After you have washed your mouth out from the nasty licorice you just tried the blocks should be dry and ready to put the vinyl on. Seriously, this part is so easy if you know how to use a sticker or a bandaid.

I like to use a credit card - or in this case my library card- to push down the vinyl to make sure there are no air bubbles and that it sticks! I did have a problem where the vinyl wasn't really sticking to my glitter paper so I just painted mod podge over those ones- problem solved!

After all the letters were on we put the wire through. We used a small dowel to curl the ends.

Oh my gosh. I was so thrilled with how it turned out. Is it too soon to start putting out my Halloween decorations? My Mother in Law loved it so much she is going to go get her own to make as well. If I was nicer I would have given it to her. Sorry! I'm too in love with it for me to be giving it away.

I couldn't be happier with how it turned out and how simple it was to make.

 

Amazing craft+simple=Crafty Wood Cutouts

 

And GUESS WHAT???? Crafty Wood Cutouts has been so very kind to offer to give one of YOU lovely readers a Halloween craft. One of you will win this super cute Witch Hat:

 

 

Best of Luck to all of you!

 

XOXO,

Whitney

 

Rules: Enter using Rafflecopter. One winner will be chosen at random. The more entries you place the more chance you have of winning. The winner will be able to pick up their prize at the Orem store location or Crafty Wood Cutouts will ship it to you, the Winner will pay for shipping.

 

 

 



 

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Turning Two

Well, it happened. My Baby Girl went and turned TWO on me over the weekend, so technically she is a "toddler" but she will always be my baby girl. Saturday was her actual birthday so we threw her a little party. The theme was turquoise, yellow & gray. I thought about doing a Minnie Mouse theme since she LOVES Mickey Mouse Clubhouse but I figured I would have plenty of years of character themed parties ahead of me so why not relish in the simple "color" theme. She started out her party with a phone call from her cousins in Maryland singing "Happy Birthday" to her.

For Dinner I made Sweet Pulled Pork Sandwiches and had some Ahhmazing help from family with the side dishes.

Oh Nicole...

Mia dancing at her party. It's her party and she'll dance if she wants to!

Instead of a cake I opted for cupcakes. I made a sour cream vanilla cupcake with Vanilla Almond Buttercream and a Chocolatey cupcake with salted caramel filled center, dark chocolate buttercream with a salted caramel drizzle. All topped with fondant decorations {made by me} to spell out Happy Birthday Mia.

Grammy

Of course she got spoiled like crazy.

For Dessert I made homemade icecream. {Raspberry, Oreo & Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cake}

Happy Birthday to You!

Delicous Cupcakes!

Oh, And a sneak peak of her 2 year photo shoot.

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Her Party was a success. She loved all the attention and all of her new gifts. So much work for her party but she is definitely worth it. Love her to pieces!

P.S.
You should all go check out this LOVELY giveaway and enter to win!

XOXO,
Whitney

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