CLOSED // Giveaway: Win a night out with Pavé Life!

The winner is Sara Bell:

I have signed up! This would be so awesome for me because I can check out locations we're traveling to and get an even better trip plotted out in the future! ENTER ME! SaraBell2010@yahoo.com 

Congratulations Sara! I'll email you details on how to collect your prize.

There's nothing better than a fun night out with friends, and today Pavé Life is giving away just that- $100 towards a purchase on their site!

Pavé Life is one of my newest sponsors, and when they contacted me I was really excited to learn about their neat concept. In their own words:

Welcome to Pavé Life, where we offer you premium arts entertainment tickets and show packages online at prices that will astound you—40-65% off exclusive arts & cultural offers.

Experience the arts like you’ve never before.

At Pavé Life, we present you with exclusive offers on high-end luxury entertainment, including the greatest operas house tickets from San Francisco to Palm Beach, the best ballet tickets from Boston to Seattle, the most popular orchestra concerts from San Diego to Miami, exclusive museum events from Houston to Chicago, as well as theater ticket offers from Napa Valley to New York, plus exceptional dining and premium hotels—all at prices that are irresistible. 

How great does that sound? Wherever you live, there is sure to be an event through Pavé Life, and once you join you'll be able to browse fun things to do in your area and book tickets for a fraction of the cost.

To enter to win $100 from Pavé Life:

1) Subscribe to Pavé Life (it only takes a moment).

2)  Leave a comment with "enter me," along with your name and email address.

I'll choose a winner this Friday, and announce the winner in my Weekend Links post.  And on a related note, ANYONE who signs up for Pave Life through the link above will receive $20 towards their first purchase. Some of the tickets I've been looking at are pretty close to that price, so by signing up it's possible to get close to a free night out as well! Awesome.

You can also visit Pavé Life on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

Good luck to all who enter!

Giveaway: Homegrown // CLOSED

***WINNER***

Congratulations to Beth Swanson for winning this giveaway! Homegrown will be emailing you soon.

If you weren't the winner, you can get 15% off your order using code "sweet 15." 



Today I'm really excited to share a giveaway from Homegrown, an adorable Etsy shop run by the sweetest folks. Homegrown is a shop full of fantastic, handmade items made from recycled wood for your home. They were kind enough to send us a gorgeous sign, and when Hank and I opened the package we were so excited to see how beautiful it was!
The quality is top-notch, and I think the name sign would be perfect for a housewarming or a baby shower gift. Another favorite Homegrown item would be the "Mr. and Mrs." signs. How fitting for a wedding (I'm thinking photobooth props!) or even as a shower gift. I think they'd be perfect in a master bedroom, too.

And today you have a chance to win a sign of your choice from Homegrown.

To enter:

Visit Homegrown's Etsy shop, then leave a comment letting me know what sign you would choose if you win, along with your name and email address.

For an extra entry:

"Like" Homegrown on Facebook, then leave a second comment letting me know, along with your name and email once again.  And a bonus? Homegrown posts secret sales via their FB so you'll be first to know about discounts and deals. Awesome.

I'll choose a winner here on Friday and post a link back to this post in my Weekend Links. Good luck to all who enter!

CLOSED! Giveaway: Win a custom portrait by Kelli Murray!

This giveaway is now closed!

Congratulations to Ayden for winning the custom portrait! Ayden please email me to claim your prize! And thank you again to all who entered. :)


Today I'm so excited to share a super fun giveaway with all of you. The extremely talented Kelli Murray (seriously check out her Etsy shop- she is AMAZING) is on my blog today, offering up a custom portrait to one lucky winner. Kelli will create the winner's portrait to their likeness and can also include their blog name, name, or favorite quote. The winner will receive a digital version as well as an 8X10 paper print as shown below.




To enter:

• Follow Kelli Murray Art via Bloglovin', and leave a comment below letting me know you do, along with your name and email address.  If you don't already read Kelli's blog, trust me when I say that I know you will love it. It's a new favorite of mine and I'm really, really excited for more people to discover it. 

• For up to three additional entries, tweet about this giveaway (see below), follow Kelli on Twitter or "like" her on Facebook, then leave up to three more comments letting me know you did so, along with your name and email address again.

 Tweet this:

{GIVEAWAY} Win a custom portrait from the super-talented @kellimurrayart via Sometimes Sweet and @danihampton! http://tinyurl.com/7rtas9s

That's up to four ways to win! I'll choose a winner on Monday and post it here, so check back.

Here's the version with my blog name on it, too. Good luck to all who enter!

Giveaway: $100 to Tea Collection (CLOSED)

WINNER:

 

Tea Collection was sweet enough to send Henry some items from their new spring line (he has to grow just a bit more before they fit) and as always, the quality is just awesome. We're huge fans of Tea in our house, and everything we've received from them has been beyond adorable and held up so well to the rough and tumble life of a little one.  Tea makes clothes for babies, kids, and women, and if you haven't ever explored their website, go take a look- I guarantee you'll find at least a few things you love.

And better yet? Tea is offering a $100 gift certificate to one lucky reader.

To enter-

Hop over to the Tea Collection website and have a look around. Come back here and leave your name, email address, and the name of one thing you'd spend part of your gift certificate on in a comment below.

For up to two bonus entries, you can like Tea on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. Just be sure to come back here and leave up to two additional comments letting me know, along with your name and email again.

So essentially, you have three chances to win the $100 gift certificate, to spend on anything you want!

I'll choose a winner on Monday, February 13th. Good luck!

Giveaway: Full Blog Design by Don Naylor of Adeline's Daddy Blog (CLOSED)

***WINNER***

Congratulations to Brandilyn of Cats&Cardigans! I'm going to email you now! :) Thanks to all who entered, and thanks again to Don for offering such a great giveaway. Brandilyn, I'm so excited for you!

 

So, I have these wonderful friends- Rachel, Don, and their daughter Adeline. I adore these folks and feel lucky to be able to follow along with all of their fun happenings via Don's blog and their Instagram accounts. Isn't the internet awesome? I'm certain that one day when our little families meet we'll be fast real-life friends too. Annnnd, it just so happens that Don is also the talented fellow that did my recent (awesome) blog redesign!

I was nervous to change it up but Don blew me away with his ideas, execution and professionalism. He did exactly what he said he would do, in the timeframe he promised, and went above and beyond to make it perfect. Afterward he even made me a personalized tutorial so I could figure out how to update all of my ads myself due to the fancy columns he set up. I can't say enough great things about not just the design, but the entire experience, and I wholeheartedly recommend Don to all of you for all of you blog design needs.

You can check out his info page here. Here are some of the services Don currently offers:

• full blog makeovers and custom themes

• button & badge promo images

• business cards and postcards

• full website design

• you name it...

He's also offering some new services in 2012:

• custom domain name setup for your blog

• WordPress setup and hosting

• WordPress design including installation of Thesis customizable theme

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And with this new year, what's better than a new blog design, right?! And today I am so incredibly excited that Don is offering up ONE FULL BLOG REDESIGN to one lucky reader.




Here's how to enter to win a blog makeover-

1. Be a follower of Don's blog, Adeline's Daddy.

2. Leave a comment letting me know that you are indeed a follower, along with your name and email address!

That's it! Simple.

For two additional entries you can tweet (see below) or post about this giveaway, and leave up to two additional comments letting me know, along with your name and email address again.

Win a free blog design by @addydaddyblog via @danihampton and Sometimes Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/86wnuf6

So that's up to three chances to win! I'll choose a winner this Friday, January 6th.  AND I'll remind you again on Friday but on the 7th Don is offering $25 off designs for a couple of days. Awesome.

Good luck to all who enter!

Giveaway: Moorea Seal Jewelry (CLOSED)

*WINNER*

Since it's December and the month of giving (and getting!), I thought it would be fun to do a few more giveaways then usual. And today we are continuing this month of fun with a great opportunity to win some fabulous jewelry from a friend of mine, Moorea Seal.  Moorea is an extremely talented artist, who creates beautiful, wearable pieces of art. One visit to her shop and I promise your Christmas list with grow in leaps and bounds; there are just so many amazing items to choose from.

And today, Moorea makes that choosing a lot easier with a $50 shop credit up for grabs.

To enter to win the $50 shop credit:

Simply visit Moorea's shop and leave a comment letting us know what your favorite piece of jewelry is, along with your name and email address.

For up to two additional entries, follow Moorea via twitter and/or follow her blog. Just be sure to leave up to two additional comments letting me know you did so, along with your name and email again.

I'll choose a winner this Friday. Good luck to all who enter!

Giveaway: StickyGram (CLOSED)

*WINNERS*

Ladies, please email me at sometimessweetblog[at]gmail[dot]com to claim your prize! For those who didn't win this time, you can use promo code SOMETIMESSWEETPROMO to get 15% off! :)

This giveaway is for all of my reader who have the Instagram app and want to turn their photos into magnets (good news for non-iPhone users too...Instagram is coming to Android soon)!  We got our first set of StickyGrams awhile ago and fell in love. The quality is great, and it's so neat to be able to see all of these fun memories whenever I'm in the kitchen.  They make great fridge decorations, gifts for friends, perfect for your filing cabinet at work- wherever you can stick 'em, they'll look awesome.  Best of all, they're just $14.99 for a pack of 9, with worldwide shipping included. The process is simple; you sign into your IG accont via their website, select your 9 photos, pay, and you receive a fun package of StickyGrams a few days later. So cool.

And today StickyGram is giving up SIX sets to THREE lucky readers!  Each winner will receive TWO sets of Stickygrams. This giveaway is open to all readers, worldwide.

Here's how to enter:

1) Be a follower of this blog. Leave a comment below with your name and email address.

*For up to TWO additional entries you can blog or tweet (see below) about this giveaway.  Just be sure to leave another comment with that post or tweet, along with your name and email again.

Win 2 sets of StickyGram @Instagram magnets via @stickygram & @danihampton! 3 winners will be chosen. http://tinyurl.com/82cd67x

I'll choose three winners on Sunday night. I'll post the winners right here in this post, so be sure to check back. Good luck!

Giveaway: Funk Off! Handmade Vegan Products (CLOSED)

*WINNERS*

Thanks to all who entered! The winners are:

soap: Amy (ameskross@gmail.com)
lotion: Ardee (starbull@gmail.com)
spray: Amy (amysumner4@gmail.com)

(lucky day for As and Amys! :))

If you could each email me to claim your prize asap that would be great!

"Team Funk Off!" Aren't they cute? ;)

Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great Sunday. Tonight I'm excited to host a fun giveaway from Funk Off!- a vegan, handmade bath and body product line right out of Arizona!  My friends Chad and Michelle make everything for the line, and recently I worked with them on a project they were putting together with bloggers, and being that we live in the same town, I got the be the first to participate- so neat! I had a ton of fun making my own scent, and from there they turned it into a trio of products- a spray, a lotion and a soap...and that's what you have the chance to win today! I may be biased but I really LOVE what it smells like and I think you will too.

Here's a little bit more about the project from Funk Off themselves:

Funk Off! has teamed up with some of our most favorite bloggers on an awesome project to fill 2012 with some super special limited edition scents. Now, not everyone is privy to the blogging world, some people don’t get it and some people don’t even know what it is…but here in the world of independent online business, we find a deep sense of community in blogging. And we know that a lot of you out there in your own little parts of the world get that feeling too…which is why we’re working with some top notch personalities to bring a fresh vibe to Funk Off!...and a personal touch from some people you love. Of course we know that our sniffers work extraordinarily well, but by bringing on the help of some different noses we are able to put out combinations that we, “the crew," might not have put together on our own. We ask each individual what sorts of smells they like and come up with a scentsational (oh my, that was terrible) final scent that we all love…and we bring it to you, the universe, to love too! And that’s not even the best part…we will be donating $1 from the sale of each signature item (soap, lotion, or spray) to a charity/organization of that blogger’s choice!! We will run each scent for 2 months, at the end of which we will tally up the items sold and donate the appropriated funds, in one lump sum, to the given organization.

So if you love blogging, love these bloggers, love to support a great cause, or just love to smell fan-freaking-tastic…you’re gonna love this!

We met with Danielle of Sometimes Sweet to create her signature scent and we had a lot of fun coming up with the perfect blend for her personality and personal preferences. Her “Sometimes Sweet” scent is fully feminine and timeless, for sure. It’s a bit citrusy, a little floraly, and ever so slightly sweet…oh but, totally down to earth and mellow at the same time. It’s a perfect match!

We would recommend this scent for anyone girly, anyone who loves to smell feminine and fresh and pulled together. The notes of citrus and bursts of exotic flower petals give “Sometimes Sweet” an uplifting quality while the background hints of earthy woods and sweet musky moss leave you feeling grounded and relaxed. It’s honestly an awesome blend for any occasion and works for women of any age. And it’s so different from any of the scents we’ve made so far…we dig it!


























Danielle had asked if we could donate the funds to her pal Kristin, who is an American nurse, working in India. Kristin works for an NGO that repairs cleft lips and palates free of cost, but that’s not the only awesome thing she’s doing…during her time in India, she discovered an area of the city she is staying in, near the train tracks, where so many people live without much by way of food. Kristin takes time out of her week and money out of her pocket to buy and prepare food to be delivered by her and friends (and volunteers that become friends) to the families living in these slums. She is changing one life at a time, every single day. We think this is pretty amazing which is why we, along with Danielle, are more than happy to support this project Kristin calls “Asha Guwahati."

$1 from the purchase of each Sometimes Sweet product will go to Asha Guwahati in an effort to help feed the children of India.

For more information on Kristin and her project:
www.kristinechaos.blogspot.com 

So here's how to enter to win either a Funk Off! Sometimes Sweet soap, a spray, or a lotion:

For one entry, simply leave a comment below with your name and email address.

For an addtional entry, you can tweet (see below) or blog about the giveaway, too. Just be sure to leave another comment with the tweet or post, and your name and email once again.

Giveaway time! Win one of the vegan "Sometimes Sweet" Funk Off! body products via @freshnotfunky and @danihampton!  http://tinyurl.com/cdkaeoj

On Wednesday I'll choose three winners and post their names here, so be sure to check back.

Good luck to all who enter!

Giveaway: Cameron Garland paper portraits

Hi everyone! Today I'm really excited to offer a giveaway from the super talented Cameron Garland. He's no stranger to this blog- he's has already done a giveaway here before, and I've posted about him a few times too. I love his work, and most recently he created an amazing paper cut family portrait of us.



Today Cameron is graciously giving away one of his fantastic paper portraits to a lucky winner.

Up for grabs is a single, custom bust paper portrait without a frame. Cameron designs and hand cuts absolutely every single piece and doesn't use templates, which means every single piece and portrait is entirely unique. Your likeness or the likeness of others will be captured to the best of his ability. Each portrait is roughly 4-5 inches in height, 2-3 inches in width, and 1/3-1/2 of an inch in depth.






Here's how to enter:

1) Become a follower of Cameron's blog.

2) Leave a comment below letting me know you did so, along with your name and email address.

*For bonus entries, you may blog and/or tweet about this giveaway, and leave up to two additional comments with those links and your name and email address again.

I'll choose a winner one week from today! Good luck to all!

Giveaway: Chrissy Gemmill Jewelery

The lovely and talented Chrissy Gemmill recently sent me a few pieces of her handcrafted jewelery to check out and review. My favorite piece was this adorable vintage button ring- it's very well-made and I love that's simple and understated, but still adds a little pop of interest to a regular outfit or typical day. Chrissy uses a lot of different materials to create her one of a kind pieces, and I feel lucky to call a couple of them my own.

From her website:

I am a work at home Mom. I have a precious two year old little boy. While he sleeps I work with my little dog Tippy by my feet. I have a wonderful husband Matt who is very supportive of my craft. I also teach a few jewelry making classes and workshops.

My list of inspirations is huge as my everyday existence is filled with subliminal creative messages. But mostly I draw inspiration from nature, Victorian lifestyle, Gothic art and architecture, retro fashion, Halloween imagery and love.

I do not like to adhere to any specific rules when I design except that my line must remain cohesive. I take what I do seriously but it is important to me to have fun with it.

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Chrissy and I have emailed back and forth quite a bit, and I've really enjoyed getting to know her.  If you'd like to learn more about the lady behind the art, feel free to read this article, published in a local publication. I just adore Chrissy, and with Christmas just around the corner, there is nothing better than supporting artists and the handmade community.

And today, she is generously offering up a giveaway for all of you!

Up for grabs is a $50 shop credit.

To enter:

1. Visit Chrissy's shop. 

2. Leave a comment telling me what you'd spend your $50 shop credit on, along with your name and email address!

*for up to two bonus entries, you can "like" her on Facebook and/or follow her blog. Just be sure to leave an additional comment letting me know you did so, along with your name and email address.

I'll choose a winner one week from today. Good luck to all who enter, and have a happy Monday! xo

Giveaway: THEIT Camera Bags

 

I am really, really excited about this awesome giveaway. REALLY excited. Not only because THEIT bags are super rad, but because I actually have one of my own (thank you THEIT!) and love, love, love it.  I don't know how I went so long without a cute camera bag like this. It's really well-made, beyond adorable, and keeps all of your camera gear safe and sound. I'll be posting a few shots with my Bossi bag sometime soon, but in the meantime you have a chance to win one of your very own!

A few things I love about this camera bag -

all of the soft (but not too soft) compartments inside to keep your camera and lens safe
the overall look of the bag - it's SO not a camera bag
the long strap and the shoulder straps
the easy zipper top that keeps smaller items from falling out
the customizable inserts to suit your needs

And I also wanted to share the little back story from THEIT's website:


Nicole Fajardo, founder and director of THEIT, conceptualized the idea while working as an international flight attendant based in Dubai. Years of experience working in management, marketing and visual design, and a vehement love for fashion took on a new life while she travelled the world and developed an interest in capturing the moments around her through the camera lens. This passion for photography led her to faraway locales, where she dined in Paris, shopped on the side streets of India, and daydreamed along the canals of Venice - the only thing that was missing from these jet-setting travels was a fashionable camera bag to protect her gear. A fruitless search sparked a dream and a vision, and THEIT was launched in 2010. 


Pretty neat, huh?

Here's how to enter to win a Bossi bag of your very own ($159 value):

Be a follower of this blog. Visit the THEIT website and let me know what color you'd choose if you won. Leave a comment with your name, email, and color of choice.

 For additional entries: 

• Tweet and/or blog about this giveaway, then leave up to two additional comments with your name and email, and a link to the tweet or post. Feel free to copy the tweet below.
  

          Win a @THEITbags Bossi Camera Bag via @danihampton and 
Sometimes Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/3lqxusb

• Follow THEITbags on Twitter and/or become a fan on Facebook, then leave up to two more additional comments letting me know you did so, along with your name and email yet again.

So technically you have up to FIVE ways to win.

I'll choose a winner by random selection one week from today! Good luck!

Feature post & Giveaway: Handmade Colectibles

  

 Regardless if Handmade Colectibles was a sponsor of mine or not, I would have been SO into sharing this fabulous woman and small business with all of you. I actually had the privilege of meeting Cole last year and fell in love with her super sweet personality. She's truly a doll. And even better, Cole's incredibly creative and makes some of the most gorgeous felt creations at her Etsy shop.  We actually have a mustard and cream wreath hanging on our front door, and her roses throughout our home. I can tell you from first hand experience what great quality they are, and how fabulous Cole's customer service is. I love the idea that you can give a bouquet that will last forever.  This month Better Homes and Gardens agrees with me, and you can find her in their Holiday and Crafts issue, on newsstands now. Also be sure to check out her personal blog, it's really inspiring and one of my favorites.

the same wreath we have on our door!

From Cole:

Hi I'm Cole, wife & mama, blogger, Arizona native & pretty-felt-flower maker. I’ve been obsessed with roses ever since I was a little girl and my dad would bring me home a bouquet full of them every year on my birthday.  Nowadays the fascination has turned into a creative passion as I spend my days making handmade roses out of wool felt so that they can be treasured forever. I love being able to create something unique and beautiful for someone’s home or wedding day and know that it will be something that they can cherish for years to come.  Handmade Colectibles began a year ago and it has been an exciting journey ever since. My hope is that you will fall in love with one of my creations because I absolutely love making each one.

And today I am REALLY excited to offer a rad giveaway from Handmade Colectibles. 

Up for grabs is a $45 shop credit!

Here's how to enter:

Visit Handmade Colectibles on Facebook, and become a fan by "liking" the page.  Then leave a comment below letting me know you did so, along with your name and email address! Simple!

I'll choose a winner THIS THURSDAY, 9/29/11.

Good luck to all who enter!