Rocq Macarons {giveaway}

 

Our second gift in our Holiday Giving Series is from Rocq Macarons!  As you know Macarons are one of my favorite things in the world.  Rocq Macarons are the best and make wonderful gifts, I sent them to all of my clients last year as a Thank you gift during the holidays.  They are generously offering two of our readers each a box of these amazing goodies.

For your chance to win a box of the gluten free little lovelies please visit Rocq Macarons and leave a comment below telling us about your favorites, for an additional chances to win you can tweet (easy to tweet just hit retweet at the bottom of the post), follow us here on the blog or on twitter or blog about our giveaway.  The winner will be chosen at random on December 3rd, 2012 .  

 

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

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MEET PLUGGABUGG: PROTECT YOUR iDEVICES IN STYLE

 Photos courtesy of Des Moines Register
Robert Spellman and Amanda Reynal showing their Pluggabuggs in use

  Have I got the perfect stocking stuffer for you! I proudly introduce you to the Pluggabugg, a clever little device for $9.99 that protects your iphone and ipad from water and debris that can damage it. Available in on-trend colors and designs, the gadget serves a function and looks great while doing it. Started by my sister  interior designer Amanda Reynal and her artist friend Robert Spellman, the idea came to them to create something to protect their iphone docking portal so it would not get destroyed from rain, being tossed around in a bag or other mishaps. As necessity is the mother of invention, they came up with this handy, protective gadget that works for iphones released before the 5. Choose from fun chevron stripes, solid designs or create a custom design for your design staff, store, club or family.  To see the Pluggabugg in action, my sister's friend and fellow Trinity College alum Schuyler Morris starred in their comical promo video, which you can check out here.

Think of the $$$ you will save when you don't have to replace your phone because it was protected at the beach/ from a spill/ rain.  Click on over to their Amazon page to get yours pronto.

DESIGNS

Classic logo in green and orange

The Schuyler in hot pink with orange chevron pattern

The Beto in orange and white vertical stripes

The Whitney in kelly green and blue stripes

Once you have your gadget safely in place, be sure to send in a photo to the I Heart Pluggabugg section of their website.

Kalk Bay co-op shop - It's all GO

Opening tomorrow 1 December
In the old India Jane premises  - next to the subway to Brass Bell

My corner...

coming down...

 

I am sorry for the sporadic and delayed posts...  it has been a whirlwind birthday week here!  I am finally on the tail end of it smiling contently!

Thank you to everyone for sweet birthday wishes!  

 

Charm...

 

I often think we could all use a little charm in our lives..  this home just seems to oozz it.  I love the dark shutters and the vine over the door.  Just simple perfection really.

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HEAD OVER TO SHOP THE ANKASA SAMPLE SALE

Head on over to midtown West to score great deals from Ankasa, a company known for gorgeous embroidered pillows and bedding. Their sample sale is on now, and below are some of the pretty pieces that will be included:

STYLISH SPONSOR WELCOME: SHELLKARE CAFTANS

 Photos courtesy of Shellkare

 Karen Solomon, Elissa Kovas and interior designer Shelley Johnstone Paschke make up Shellkare

When festive, fun or formal is the dress code, Shellkare embroidered silk and cottan caftans, shirts and dresses will become your go-to source. Started by three friends in a Chicago suburb, Shellkare creates floaty and flirty designs that will outfit the wearer from tropical to winter climes in style. These North Shore moms have oodles of style and wanted to create a line that could translate from day to night while taking advantage of the best materials and beautiful embroidery. The name is a creative merger of theirs. Made in Hong Kong and embroidered in India, they have kept their assortment tightly edited, adding pieces as the need for particular looks arise. Their first design was in linen, and the initial neckline detailing was inspired by architectural details found on historic buildings interior designer Johnstone had seen in Paris. The pieces travel well, suiting just about any occasion stylishly. Check out their website for current trunk shows and retailers, and reach out if you want to do a trunk show or carry their collection.  Pair with favorite white jeans and jewelry, and an individualized look is born.

MAKE A DRAMATIC ENTRANCE:

 Keep cool in the Kate linen caftan with fresh contrasting pale blue and red embroidery and coral beading

 In the palest lilac, the Kate linen short caftan with embroidery and semi-precious stones can go from cocktails to dinner in a tropical locale

With dark fabric and red embroidered neckline, the Kate linen caftan has beautiful contrast

HEAD TURNING TOPS

Nicole, a long-sleeve printed and embroidered top available with different bead colors

 Audrey printed silk jeweled short caftan with semi-precious stone and gold embroidery detail

Nadia, a long-sleeve stretch linen top with brass beading detail

Natalie, a short sleeve top with emboirdery in silk/cotton voile

Sabrina tie-front top in flax stretch linen with elaborate gold embroidery

BEACHY

New for resort, Majorca tunic in terry with brightly embroidered two-tone rectangular motif at sleeve and neckline

A longer version for beach days

COFFEE TO COCKTAILS

Full sleeves and v neckline make the Avery pleated silk blouse in emerald green a holiday showstopper

With 3/4 length kimono sleeves and longer body, the Karen blouse moves well

Elissa kimono blouse runs longer with a belt and draped neckline in a loden green silk

A party perfect top, the sleeveless Blair blouse with beaded neckline has deco detailing

For big nights out, the Alexa drape front dress in the darkest navy resists wrinkles making it a perfect travel companion

just a dash..

 

I know it is the holiday season... I am just not quite ready to go all the way!  I adore the little touches of pink in this space.  It is refreshing and feminine.  I wish you a wonderful Tuesday my friends and maybe just maybe we can hold off the Christmasness until December 1st this year.. or maybe not.

 

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tastes orangey {giveaway}

 

To start off our Holiday Giving Series the lovely Clare of Tastes Orangey has graciously offered 3 of our readers the chance to win 2 of her 13" x 19" prints.  Clare is an amazing artist whom I have had the pleasure to work with over the past few years.  Her pieces carry beautiful depth in there small packages.  Take a moment to pick out your favorites from her shop, these are just a few of mine!

 

For a chance to win please visit tastes orangey and leave a comment below telling us about your favorites, for an additional chances to win you can tweet (easy to tweet just hit retweet at the bottom of the post), follow us here on the blog or on twitter or blog about our giveaway.  The winner will be chosen at random on November 30th, 2012 .  

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

  **Don't forget I have to be able to contact you...  Please leave your name and some type of contact information if you are not able to be contacted with your profile**