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Show Loved Ones Your Feelings This Christmas with Jewelry from Powder & Jade-Giveaway

November 29, 2016 by Kathryn 91 Comments

One of the upsides of blogging is that I’ve had the chance to make friends from all over the world and some of those friends are the best ones I’ve ever had. But the downside of that is I usually don’t get the chance to see those friends too often. Luckily, a true friendship is one that isn’t affected by distance and every time I see one of my beloved blogging buddies, we’re able to jump into adventures as if we’d never been apart.

Still, I like to sometimes remind those special friends that I’m thinking of them, and that’s why I absolutely love the fashion jewelry from Powder & Jade. This Etsy boutique offers meaningful jewelry for couples, sisters, mothers/daughters and, my personal favourite, best friends. Each stylish necklace comes with an adorable quote explaining the significance of the chosen piece. I recently had a chance to review one of the necklaces and I knew in seconds which one I would choose: the Rose Gold Star Necklace. [Read more…]

Show Off Your Style and Stay Organized with a MEIDUM Leather Purse-Giveaway

June 23, 2014 by Kathryn 307 Comments

If there’s one thing becoming a mother taught me, it’s that all purses are not created equal. I have a fairly extensive purse collection, but that’s because different occasions really do require different bags! And no matter what type of bag I need on any given day, I want it to be high quality, fashionable and original. So when MEIDUM gave me the chance to review its gorgeous leather LIZZY purse, I was pretty excited. MEIDUM offers handcrafted leather bags in a variety of styles created in beautiful Bedford, Nova Scotia. This hobo bag looked like it would be perfect for a “day bag” when I had plans to be out of the house a fair bit and I was eager to put it to the test.

The purse arrived just before the boys and I left for North Dakota and I decided to bring it along to use during the day. One of the things I noticed first about this purse was its Cognac colour. I have to admit, the reddish-brown shade is not one that I would have chosen on my own when buying a purse, but the rich colour of leather was both beautiful and versatile when I saw it in person. It went well with almost all my outfits and is definitely one of those timeless colours that will look great for years to come.

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Dollies! Plush Toys are the Perfect Unique Christmas Gift for a Child-Giveaway

November 11, 2012 by Kathryn 53 Comments

There’s something special about a handmade toy. With so many mass-produced playthings available, having something that’s one-of-a-kind really means a lot. When I was a child, my siblings and I each received a hobbyhorse that my aunt and uncle had made. Those horses provided us with hours of fun and to this day, I still have mine carefully set aside. The fact that it’s the only one like that and that it was made especially for me makes it so important to me.

That’s why I was so excited when Clara Lieu, a professional artist and the owner and creator of Dollies! asked me if I would be interested in featuring a review and giveaway of one of her fanciful creations. Dollies! is an online store that is packed with adorable and original plush toys ranging from people to animals to monsters. I loved the cuddly look and great variety of these toys and I eagerly waited to see what plush friend I would receive. [Read more…]

Holiday Gift Guide-Petite Tuques Hand-Knitted Hats, Mittens and Scarves

December 7, 2011 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

Holiday Gift for Teens

There is nothing I love more than handmade gifts, even if I’m not the one that makes them. In fact, I love buying handmade products because not only is the item a very special, one-of-a-kind gift but I get a chance to support a talented local crafter or artist at the same time! This year, I learned about Petite Tuques, a fabulous online boutique based in Quebec, Canada featuring gorgeous hand-knitted hats, mittens and scarves for everyone from infants to adults. The pieces were just the type of thing that I always fall in love with and I was delighted when I got to review a pair of Adult Long Cuff Knitted Mittens.

petite tuques adult long cuff mittens

These stylish mittens are made for warmth and in Canada, that’s always a priority! Unlike store-bought mittens, my Petite Tuques mittens were long, almost up to my elbows when I pulled them up! But they also slid up and created a cute slouchy look on my wrists if I preferred that as well.

The red mittens I received used a fairly bright red contrasted with a deep burgundy. I couldn’t believe how warm they kept my hands when I headed outside and the merino wool that was used to make them was so incredibly soft! I’m not a fan of coarse wool or yarn so these mittens were perfect for me!

A pair of Petite Tuques mittens would make a great gift for a teenager or young adult that prides themselves on a funky, original fashion sense and would also be a good gift for anyone with a love of handmade products. And if toques or scarves are more your style, Petite Tuques has those as well so that you can outfit your entire family for the winter in hand-knitted, one of a kind style! There are even too-cute elf toques for babies! Check out the shop for yourself and give a gift that is as beautiful and original as the person receiving it!

ARV: $45

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