Showing posts with label YAK Apparel giveaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YAK Apparel giveaway. Show all posts

I Won My Shabby Streamside Studio's Nate Berkus Book Giveaway!

November 19, 2012

The Things That Matter by Nate Berkus (Hardcover)

I don't know about you, but I've always loved Nate Berkus.  From the first time I saw him on Oprah, I don't know how many years ago. And I love Sandy Foster's blog, My Shabby Streamside Studio.  It embodies all that I find romantic and magical and serene.  Put the two together and what do you get? A fabulous book written by Nate that includes a chapter on Susan's ethereal cottage by the creek in upstate New York. And this girl was l.u.c.k.y. enough to win Sandy's giveaway of his book: The Things That Matter.  Thank you, Sandy!

I can see why Nate chose to include Sandy in his book.  If you're not familiar with My Shabby Streamside Studio you need to stop by for a visit.  Here's just a glimmer of what you'll find there.

{The following photos courtesy of My Shabby Streamside Studio:}




Her mountain hideaway is like a dream come true: surrounded by serene whites, drippy sparkly crystals and gossamer angel wings. A little heaven on earth.








I'm sure you've seen Nate in magazines and on t.v., including his own show.  I've always loved his down to earth personality and sense of humor.  Both qualities shine through loud and clear in this book.  It's Nate's story of personal loss and rebirth, as well a commentary on a diverse group of friends' unique and personal living spaces, as well as his own.

The book is written in such a way that Nate's true personal style becomes more apparent with each passing page. He shares his likes and dislikes about decorating, as well as what he admires about his friends' myriad decorating styles. I really mean it when I say that I had a hard time putting it down!

For Nate, it all boils down to, well, the things that matter. Buy the book to find out just what those things are. Enjoy his relaxed way of storytelling and the fabulous photos throughout.  You won't be disappointed.  I'm so glad I got a chance to read it.  I think this one's going to be on my coffee table for a long time.

 My YAK Apparel winter hat giveaway ends tonight at midnight.

If you haven't already, don't forget to enter here.

 Happy Thanksgiving all!

xoxo


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All-out Thanksgiving Day Printables and a Giveaway!

November 13, 2012

If you haven't already decided how you're going to set that Thanksgiving table next week, you should take a look at these.  You're bound to get some great ideas!

Free Thanksgiving Party Collection by Pizzazzerie

I got the tip for these over at Printable Decor.  If you're not already a follower, well then, you need to become one!  She provides the links to fantastic, timely printables on a daily basis.  I always love getting her post each day just to see what's new for my printing pleasure.  This one's from Pizzazzerie, a blog all about parties and entertaining.  Here's what's included for FREE:

Thanksgiving Food Tents
Thanksgiving Give Thanks Print
I’m Thankful Cards
Thanksgiving Invitation
Leaf Flags
Leftover Tags
Give Thanks Banner
Thanksgiving Menus
Thanksgiving Party Circle Logos
Thanksgiving Recipe Cards
Plaid Paper
Striped Paper 

So what are you waiting for?  Head on over there and start printing!
 
Now, if you're anything like me, you've been planning for the really cold weather that's about to hit soon, whether we like it or not. That's why I agreed to review one of YAK Apparel's fabulously stylish and {dare I say?} trendy faux fur trapper hats to keep me warm this winter!  Having grown up in the Northeast and now living in the Midwest I'd like to think I'm uniquely qualified to give my opinion on this.

Blue wool Trapper hat with partial gray faux fur and fleece lining, and with tassel pom poms.


I chose this beauty, and it does not disappoint!  Call me crazy but I especially love the pom-poms!  I remember having a hat with pom-poms like this when I was a little girl.  {And I loved that one, too.}
 
Their hats come in many different styles and colors, and they have beanies and head wraps, too!  Just go HERE to see them all and enter the giveaway.  Entries are low so you have a good chance of winning if you do!

I hope you're all managing to keep warm and enjoy what's left of the "fall" season.  I'm really looking forward to Thanksgiving myself.  Especially after I get all those fabulous printables printed!

Have a great week!

xoxo

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Feature Shout-outs and an Awesome YAK Apparel Giveaway!

November 7, 2012



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I was honored to receive two shout-out/features this past week from Samantha at Crafty Texas Girls on Facebook and Angie from Knick of Time.  Samantha's party, Cowgirl Up, is a fun party that's coordinated by 4 awesome bloggers.  You can check them out at my friend Anita's Cedar Hill Ranch blog here.  And Angie's party, Knick of Time Tuesday, is for all you vintage-loving gals.  

Thanks, Samantha and Angie!

Now, on to more pressing matters!
  
It's been a while since I've hosted a giveaway, so I figured it's high time for another one.  I mean, everyone can use a giveaway around the holidays, right?  And I'm really excited about this one!  What with the brutal Midwest winter on it's way, I knew I could use one of these.
{My personal favorite, got one in the mail the other day and I LOVE it!} 
Blue wool Trapper hat with partial gray faux fur and fleece lining, and with tassel pom poms. 
Womens' beige faux fur earflap trapper hat 

It's really warm and soft and both my daughters want to steal it away from me! 

Here's a few more.
gray faux fur lined purple trapper hat with pom poms for women
Purple faux fur-lined womens' pom pom trapper hat
 Pink Beanie hat with white stripes.
Womens' pink beanie
Hand-Knit in Nepal. 100% natural wool, full fleece lining. Dark Pink Melange Head Wrap with fleece lining.
Dark pink melange head wrap

 YAK Apparel  fleece-lined hats, faux fur-lined hats, head wraps and beanies are not just fashionable, cozy and warm.  They're made of real wool.  All their products are handmade from natural, sustainable materials.
And each hat is unique and handmade by women in a true cottage industry that
supports families in Nepal.

Their mission statement :
YAK Apparel was founded in 2009. Our mission is to provide sustainable, fair wage employment to the people of Nepal through the production of colorful wool hats, silk scarves and other handmade accessories. YAK hats and scarves are made of the highest quality wool and silk and come in a variety of fashion-forward styles perfect for everything from winter sports to elegant work-wear.

They're not kidding!  There are so many styles, there's something for everyone.  Sound like something for your Christmas wish list? Wish no more!  Cause I'm giving giving you the chance to win a YAK HAT OF YOUR CHOICE right here and now!  

How to enter?  Simple.
Just leave a separate comment for each entry.  I'm giving you lots of chances because I really want you to win one of these fabulously stylish and cozy hats!
{MANDATORY}:
Go to YAK Apparel's website and come back and tell me which hat and/ or head wrap or scarf you'd like to win.

{OPTIONAL}:
Become a Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} follower if you're not one already.  Just click on "Join This Site with Google Friends Connect" in my right sidebar under "Followers."

Like YAK Apparel on Facebook 

 Like Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} on Facebook. 

Tweet about this giveaway.

Follow Charm Bracelet Diva {at Home} on Twitter.

Whew!  Ok, I think that's it.

And remember:

LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY!

The deadline for entering is November 19th at 12:00 a.m. central time. 

Good luck!
xoxo

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