WaterHorse studios Wish bracelet giveaway!

I usually do a pretty good job of not wearing my engagement ring to the gym. I don't want it to hurt my finger while lifting or, God-forbid, lose the ring by it falling off. But last week I forgot to leave it at home, and instead of enjoying my work-out, I panicked for about an hour as to whether it was loosening up, falling off, getting scratched, etc.

I hope this isn't a predictor of me as a bridezilla...

Anyway, like many women out there I love my jewelry. I wish it was easy enough to wear jewelry while doing active things. So when Tiffany of Water Horse Studios on etsy, introduced me to her Yoga Wrap bracelets, I was in love.

These bracelets are made from hand-dyed, 100% organic silk ribbon and are dotted with brilliant Bali small, medium and large silver dangles and decorative tubes, which slide to suit your liking. For someone like me with really small wrists, I could adjust the size and tuck in the ends of the ribbon for a perfectly fitted bracelet that doesn't interfere with motion.

Tiffany has been talented in the arts since she was a child, involved in many artistic activities up through  currently earning an MFA degree at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and working as a graphic designer. Though she works mostly with computers, Tiffany's love for fashion and  for creation helped her establish Water Horse Studios.

Tiffany's inspiration mostly comes from the heart. As she says, "the tiniest smallest places inside of us. The whispers, the internal conversations, the sentimental side of life. Outside of myself, I get inspired by poetry, travel, the cultures of the foreign countries I've lived in/traveled to and nature."

Water Horse Studios has something for everyone, but one of Tiffany's most popular items is the Wish Bracelet. "They have a great concept (which is from [Tiffany's] childhood), they are extremely personal gifts. Many people order them for friends or families members that are struggling with illnesses or in the hospital. Some of the stories [Tiffany] gets are heart breaking/warming at the same time. These tiny pieces, made with the best of materials, mean so much to people and that is what gives [Tiffany] the encouragement to move forward in this business."

The person who wears a Wish bracelet simply has to make a wish. When the bracelet falls off on its own, your wish may come true!

And thanks to Tiffany's generosity, I have the privilege of giving one of you this Wish bracelet!

Mandatory Entry:
Visit Water Horse Studios and tell me your favorite item! Be sure to leave your email in every comment you make.

Extra Entries:
Heart the shop(1 entry)
Follow me on google friend connect (1 entry)
Blog about this giveaway and include a link to your post (5 entries)
Follow me on twitter @hockiemack and leave your username (1 entry)
Tweet this giveaway and include tweet link (first tweet = 2 entries, then daily tweet for one entry daily)
Enter any of my other current giveaways (1 entry each)
Enter the Good in Bed giveaway on facebook (2 entries)

*Entries will be verified. Winner will be notified by email with further instructions. 

*Neither sponsor nor the blogger (me) are responsible for prize(s) unfulfilled, lost or damaged in the mail.

*Items were sent to me gratis. Thoughts and opinions in this post are honest and mine. No monetary compensation was received.

*Winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond.

*Contest ends May 31th, 2011 at midnight EST

Simply Glamorous

As a blogger who hosts giveaways, I also enter many around the blogosphere myself. I was very fortunate to be the winner of a gift certificate to Galit Barak Jewelry on etsy.

The designer, Galit, works all the way around the world in Israel with a focus on crochet technique. Her work is precise, resulting in some of the most stunning pieces I've seen in the jewelry world.

I couldn't decide what I wanted because I wanted it all, so I went with simple glamour. This necklace with an onyx stone.

It's beautiful!

Lacokine Giveaway!

if it isn't obvious from most of my blog posts, I kind of have an obsession with jewelry. I never did before, but I keep stumbling upon amazing talent and it continues with this Korine necklace from Lacokine.

I immediately fell in love with its rustic appeal, and the asymmetry is so much fun. It's truly eye-catching and an overall great piece.

I met the designer behind Lacokine, Genevieve, who was kind enough to send me this necklace for the review and giveaway. Yes, my lovely readers, one of you will win this necklace!

Genevieve discovered jewelry-making as a hobby about two years ago. She stumbled upon a blog that talked about making handmade jewelry. As a person who always wanted to create, she was immediately captured and started creating.

While a hobby now, Genevieve hopes to make this a full-time career. Her inspiration comes from places like Etsy and materials such as semi-precious stones of all kinds! She loves working with briolettes and faceted stones. It's lovely and very inspiring.

Genevieve is addicted to vintage things as well! She recently opened another shop on Etsy who's named LacOprint. This shop includes illustrations of vintage style or retro. She loves drawing vintage texture.

I encourage you all to check out both shops, as it will help you gain entries to win this Korine necklace from Lacokine!

To Enter:

Mandatory Entry: visit Lacokine and tell me your favorite piece

Second Optional Entry (only counts after the above entry): Visit LacOprint and tell me your favorite item.

Contest will May 20th, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

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DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Genevieve did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

quietlove Giveaway! CLOSED

If you've been reading my other blog at all, you'll find that I have found love. Actually love found me, and it's making me crazy.

It's exciting, scary, wonderful, time-consuming, fast-paced, amazing... it's so many things tied up in a knot. I don't know what's going on half the time.

Yet in whichever direction the rope twists... in spite of the giant knot that has been created in my life... I am the happiest I've ever been.

It's funny because this all made sense to me when I saw these Knotted Love earrings from quietlove. They're a simple yet complicated, beautiful and creative. I don't know where the wire ends and it's comforting in many ways.

I won't go into further depth as I might have confused myself further with the way my life is going, so I'll just focus on Izabella, the designer behind quietlove, and her talent.

Feminine, soft, delicate... and for me comforting. All of her pieces are beautiful and crafted to your satisfaction.

Izabella has been making jewelry for approximately 4 years. She is inspired by New York City, her travels and all the people around her. She loves etsy as a forum to share and discuss crafts.

Currently Izabella is working on screen-printed prints for a new home decor etsy shop that she will be opening hopefully very soon. I know I can't wait!

But for now, the focus is jewelry and as a treat for all of you Izabella has offered one of you the chance to win an item of your choice from her shop!

To Enter:

Visit quietlove and come back and comment with your favorite item. Please leave your email in the comment as well.

Contest ends May 15, 2010

Contest is open to US entries only

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Izabella did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Lisa D Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

The other day, the guy I'm dating (and like a lot) called me a snob. He said it was a compliment, and while most women would feel hurt by that comment... I owned it.

I am a snob. I like the finer things in life. I like high quality. I like high end.

In fact, I'll go out and make it happen if I'm not getting it. Which is what I'm doing now by making wine. Pinot Noir in fact.

The batch is going to be ready by May 15th, and I can't wait! It's tough getting good wine in colorado.

So for my wine's debut, I've been trying to come up with the perfect outfit. I figured I'd wear a burgundy or black dress, more casual than cocktail since I'm inviting my coworkers and friends. As for jewelry, I couldn't decide until I received some earrings from Lisa D Jewelry.

She sent me these gorgeous pair of earrings that look like grape clusters. They're amazingly beautiful and of such high quality... and affordable!

I can't wait to wear them in May for my wine party!

Lisa remembers making jewelry as early as the age of 10, when she made some and tried to sell it at the school fair. It halted for a bit after that until she became a realtor and inspecting a house in 2001. The current home owner was also a jewelry-maker and Lisa realized she could do the same thing.

She set off to learn and create and eventually impressed a local boutique in LA that is her highest grossing store!

Living in LA, fashion world is her inspiration. Lisa follows the designers to see what colors and trends are coming. She also lives by the beach, making the ocean and nature important to her work.

2006 was Lisa's last year of real estate, and she has been persuing her jewelry making full time since then. With the ups and downs of the economy, it has been an interesting time (to say the least) but Lisa keeps going.

And as a very generous gift to all of you, Lisa has offered to give one of you $30 towards her etsy shop!

To Enter:

Visit Lisa D Jewelry and comment with one or more items you'd like to use the $30 towards.

Contest will end April 8, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Lisa did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Lily Lady Blue Giveaway! CLOSED

Do you have an obsession with Vampires?

I do

It started with the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, moved forward to Angel... and now I can't get enough of Twilight or True Blood.

What better way to attract a vampire than to draw attention to your neck? With this Beautiful Swarovski Ruby Crystal True Blood Lariat, I think I was able to do just that.

This necklace is beautiful! The beads are more of a pink than red and because it's a lariat style, it can be tied into different lengths. I think on average, it hangs between 18 and 20 inches when I tried it.

Lyssa, the designer behind Lily Lady Blue, created this necklace.

She had always wanted to make jewelry and hair accessories but never found the time until approximately a year ago when one of her dearest girlfriends was getting married. Lyssa has always been crafty by trade since she works as a theatre costumer, but never had really tried jewelry.

When asked to be in the wedding, Lyssa accepted and wanted to do something special for the bride. Lyssa offered to make the jewelry for the bride and the bridal party! At that moment, she started to research how to make jewelry and bought some books on how to wire wrap. Since then, it kind of created a monster!

Lyssa hasn't stopped making jewelry since! She has worked on Broadway and elsewhere in wardrobe for 14 years, but would love to simply make jewelry and hats for a living.

Lyssa loves the creative process and her Etsy shop is fun since she also loves photography and takes all her own photos. She loves working with top notch materials like swarovski crystals and sterling and filled gold wire and vintage findings for her hats and hair accessories.

Lyssa want to put out the best product she can... and she does... and she wants to give it to one of you!

This gorgeous necklace is going to one of you lucky readers!

To Enter:
Visit Lily Lady Blue and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment.

Contest will end March 31, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Lyssa did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

The Jewelry Bar Giveaway! CLOSED

We recently had the stock show here in Colorado, and there were cowboys from all over the place presenting their livestock and selling whatever people needed to run a farm. But of course fashion was included.

Now I dropped $200 (yes, i'm crazy) on an authentic cowboy hat. I've been wanting one forever and the seller helped me pick the right one and then custom-steamed it to fit my head perfectly.

Everyone complimented my hat from that point forward and some jewelry sellers tried to get me to buy a lariat to complete the outfit. I did a quick look-over, but nothing really struck me as fashionable, elegant... yes I want to be a fashionista cowgirl.

So I did my own search for lariats and I found this gorgeous one from The Jewelry Bar. It's delicate around my neck. It adjust to variable lengths. It's fashionable and elegant.

Yoon, the designer behind The Jewelry Bar, started making jewelry about 7 years ago as a hobby. Her hobby became profitable shortly after when people started asking to buy her stuff.

Yoon is inspired mostly by nature, classic films, color of gems, well dressed women and just about anything and everything. As you can see she has combined leaves and a gorgeous gemstone on the necklace she sent me. Did I mention I love it?

Yoon is always learning and her next project is to design her own unique metal components and incorporate them into her jewelry pieces. She currently searches all around the globe for unique materials and gemstones. Her materials come directly from India, Thailand and South Korea just to name a few.

Most of her pieces can be customized with different choice of gemstones and metals, so you'll be guaranteed to get exactly what you're looking for with her pieces. In fact she does many custom pieces, especially for the brides!

So let Yoon help you get exactly what you'd like from her shop as she is offering one of you the chance to win this gorgeous Wind necklace!



To Enter:
Visit The Jewelry Bar and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment.

Contest will end March 20, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to international entries!


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Yoon did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Ginas Kreations Giveaway! CLOSED

It's that time of the year when I'm just sick of the cold weather. I'm tired of the darker days. I'm looking forward to warmth and sunshine.

It's funny because I'm not a big fan of being out in the sun. I don't need a tan (or melanoma), but I do love the brightness, the happiness, the yellow.

Yellow is one of my favorite colors. Not only does it brighten my mood and bring a smile to my face, but with my skin tone it really makes me stand out.

When I saw this yellow necklace from Ginas Kreations, I instantly felt better all bundled up in my frigid apartment. I contacted Gina and she was kind enough to let me review it.

The necklace looks gorgeous on me. It's even better than pictures. I love the clasp as it's easy to put on without me having to twist the necklace around my neck to see the clasp in the mirror. It's a heavy piece that really makes a statement and draws attention to me.

I smile while I'm wearing it.

Gina got started making jewelry when she saw a necklace that a co-worker made. The co-worker took her to the bead shop, and Gina was amazed by all of the beads and the possiblity of the things that could be made.

All of Gina's pieces are one of a kind. She does not do multiples of one item because she buys beads from all over the place. Her husband and she like to travel and Gina always find a bead shop where ever they go. She buys beads along her travels, so naturally there are some beads that she cannot obtain again.

Secretly, I'm glad. I love my yellow necklace so much and even though I know it would bring a smile to everyone's face, I'd like to keep my smile the biggest and brightest.

A big thank you to Gina for sponsoring this review and bring warmer weather that much closer... and an even bigger thank you to Gina for offering to bring a smile to one of your faces!

Gina has generously offered the chance for one of you to win any item in her shop up to $15!

To Enter:

Visit Ginas Kreations and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the post.

If you can't wait to win, Gina is offering 10% off to all of my readers! Simply message her that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog.

Contest will end March 15, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to US & Canada only


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Gina did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

By the Belt Giveaway! CLOSED

I have a hard time finding belts. I'm a pretty small person with an hour glass figure. I got these nice child-bearing hips, but most of my clothes tend to hang on them that I often wish I had a great belt.

The problem I have with most belts, however, is that I need a notch or two past the last notch. Good luck finding that in the adult womens' section of a store.

And what makes this problem worse for me is the fact that I want fashionable belts. They are great accessories to change the mood, feel, fit of any outfit.

Then I found By the Belt. Vered, the designer, custom-made a gorgeous lace belt for me that fits perfectly and makes any outfit romantic.

Vered has actually been creating beaded jewelry for 7 years and that has been her main focus. (Check out her jewelry here: Veroque.Etsy.com).Then it happened that about a year ago, she needed a belt for a special family event. Unable to find exactly what she was looking for anywhere, she decided to bead one herself instead.

She made it from about 4000 tiny beads, each sewn by hand using a needle and thread. The result was a very chic and pretty belt... and this is how she came to the idea to pursue belt-making more formally. She wanted to make them simple, stylish, from interesting materials, etc AND affordable. And that is how her shop By the Belt was born.

Vered is very accomadating (across the world in Israel!) and prompt with her work. While international shipping takes 10-21 days, I didn't wait too long before I received my beauty.

And now Vered would like to give one of you a free skinny belt in the color of your choice. It's a gorgeous, hand-made, fashionable belt that will surely be a staple in your collection!

To Enter:

Visit By the Belt and comment with your favorite belt. Be sure to leave your email in the post.

If you can't wait to win, Vered is offering 15% off to all of my readers and FREE SHIPPING! Simply message her that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog.

Contest will end March 10, 2010.

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Vered did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

The Art of Emily Balivet CLOSED

Mystical and ancient goddesses have graced our literature, inspired much of our music and existed at some point during time. What better way to celebrate and embrace women than with color and whimsy, fantasy and desire?

The Art of Emily Balivet does just that. Emily has been a creative individual for most of her life and decided to make a living from her art at the early age of 17. Originally from Alaska, finding something interesting to do indoors for extended periods of time was a necessary survival skill and painting was her top choice.

Music, literature, and great works of art are her inspiration. In addition, Emily's own paintings drive her to create more. She often closes her eyes at night and envisions herself painting. The visions blow her away and keeps her going probably more than anything else.

I, myself, am a huge fan of mythology and ancient religions. When I found Emily's art, I was blown away by her talent. I fell in love with the Red Goddess and Emily was kind enough to send me this print to decorate my walls.

And now Emily would like to blow one of you away by giving one of you the 8x10 print of your choice from her shop.

To Enter:
Visit The Art of Emily Balivet and tell me your favorite print in a comment. Be sure to leave a contact email in your comment.

Contest will end March 4, 2010.

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Emily did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Juliana's Creations Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

I am always amazed at the talent I find on the internet, especially when the quality of work is fantastic and affordable. What impresses me more is the time and effort the artisans I review put into their products. I know creativity is a gift. I also know how much work it is... and I am even more amazed when someone with serious medical issues pushes through and uses their talent, their art, as a form of healing.

Afterall, "Art is Healthy" as Juliana from Juliana's Creations Jewelry has been made clear through her line of Art Is Healthy t-shirts.

Juliana has been making jewelry for 25 years. She started as a teenager when her mother, who worked near the theater district in NYC, brought home some beads and cool items. Juliana began creating straight away.

In 1993, she became very ill as a grad student. Initially doctors thought she had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It kept her home for years, but with the ability to order beads by mail, Juliana made a lot of jewelry. Now 17 years later, with a new doctor on board, Juliana has a diagnosis of hypoadrenia (low adrenal function) and other hormone imbalances. She is now is working towards a cure with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy known as BHRT... and continuing to make incredible jewelry to help her heal.

Her inspiration comes from beads, fellow artisans, magazines, etc. She sees potentially endless combinations in the materials! There are a few stores in Connecticut that keep her busy making things. As for the future, she simply plans to keep expanding Juliana's Creations by creating new items, doing craft shows, selling on Etsy, working with stores.



Juliana's products are classic, tasteful, and approprate for work and formal occasions. She works primarily with freshwater pearls, gemstones, and glass. She always uses the best quality materials and combines them with an excellent design sense for beautiful jewelry.

And now Juliana would like to add to your good health by offering one of you the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Juliana's Creations Etsy store!

To Enter:

Visit Juliana's Creations Jewelry. Come back here and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave your email in the comment as well!

For a second bonus entry "Search Juliana's Creations on Facebook and become a fan!" We will confirm this by asking your facebook username through email only, so it's ok to stay anonymous in the comments.

If you can't wait to win, Juliana is offering FREE SHIPPING to all of my readers! Simply message her through etsy that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog and she'll discount you through paypal.

Contest will end March 1, 2010

Contest is open to US entries only

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Juliana did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Latherati Soap Giveaway! closed

soap inspired by literature with an awesome lather!

Remember in elementary, middle school and high school we were all required to read a whole bunch of books in English class? I'm an engineer and clearly a lover of math, but great literature is a true gift, with themes and lessons that will last us a lifetime.

Moreso, an amazing story that will inspire us... just like The Secret Garden inspired Julie of Latherati Soap to create this BLOSSOM scented soap.

The soap surely smells like a secret garden... though one that I do not want to keep a secret, and instead want to share with all of you. Not only does it smell clean and wonderful, but the lather it produces is fantastic!

Julie started making soap about 10 years ago while in North Dakota. Not a fan of cold weather, she searched for a hobby and quickly fell in love with soapmaking. She did a lot of research and learned as much as she could about the various benefits of oils, butters and additives. She has been playing in the kitchen making soap ever since!

Literature is Julie's first inspiration. She loves to read and seems to always be able to smell a story. "There's nothing like transporting yourself into the lives of the characters in books. Books always offer something...add something to your life, whether it be a moral or a new way of looking at things...ideas to ponder."

Julie's soap is different from other soaps in that she hopes to inspire passion for literature. She wants to keeping read alive and well and pass that gift along to everyone, especially all of you... well one in particular as Julie has offered one of you the chance to win two bars of handmade soap and a 4 oz. bottle of body lotion in your choice of scent!

To Enter:
Visit Latherati Soap and tell me your favorite scent in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

For a second entry, follow Julie's blog! http://latherati.blogspot.com (She has monthly challenges in which you can partake! Enter to Win!)

Contest will end February 25, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Julie did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Classy Jewelry Designs Giveaway! CLOSED

Every outfit could use a touch of sparkle am I right? And there's nothing better than having that sparkle dangle from my ears. Because not only does my outfit look better, but peoples' attentions and focus are instantly on me.

Did I just make it clear that I love to be the center of attention? haha

Well with these earrings from Classy Jewelry Designs, I most certainly am the center of attention every time I wear them.

Rebecca, the designer behind Classy Jewelry Designs, only began making jewelry a couple of years ago for herself to match her wardrobe. She received many compliments when she wore her pieces and soon people were requesting custom pieces from her

Rebecca is inspired by creating quality pieces made of beautiful stones, and customize to match certain outfits. She enjoys designing jewelry and it quickly grew as a business. Though Rebecca is a nursing director by day, she finds making jewelry to be relaxing after a long day's work.

Rebecca's shop is unique because she will shorten or lengthen necklaces or bracelets up to 5 inches without charging the customer more to do this. Specialization without the added expense. And of course most of my pieces are one of a kind - and that is unique all in itself.

Her selection includes jewelry designed with gem stones, fresh water pearls, Swarovskis, Shell, Sterling Silver and the best quality you will find at affordable prices. She also has a selection of "Awareness" jewelry. And get excited ladies because as of February 1st 2010, she offers a bridal collection!

Do you have a wedding coming up? Do you need a gift for a girl-friend? Do you want some added sparkle all for yourself?

Well if you answered yes to any or ALL of these questions, then you must check out Classy Jewelry Designs. And as an added bonus to all of you, Rebecca has offered one of you the chance to win a pair of earrings of your choice! (EXCLUDING the bridal earrings)

To Enter:

Visit Classy Jewelry Designs and tell me your favorite item in a comment. It does not have to be the earrings you'd like to win. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end February 22, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Rebecca did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

feltplanet giveaway! CLOSED

The last time I touched felt was in arts and crafts during elementary school. I always found it to be a curious material. It was thick. It took time to cut, but if you got a cool shape out of it... it lept off the page. It was better than crayons and watercolor paint. It was tangible, touchable... able to be felt ;)

Tracy, of feltplanet, "felt" the same way when she was handed some samples of a felt unlike any she had ever seen back in 2005. Thick, dense, warm, wonderful and vibrant, she was amazed. The felt was at once simple but luxurious, basic but elegant. It was 5mm thick felt from Germany.

Busy with work and family, the felt sat on her desk for about 4 years when she finally took the leap and started creating. Tracy's inspiration is the felt itself. She is in awe of this most basic of materials. It is natural, renewable, reusable and Earth-friendly.

It is an ancient 'technology', but still possesses characteristics that can't be duplicated by any other material. It's naturally heat resistant, durable, warm and wonderfully touchable. Tracy is constantly eyeing items made from other materials and thinking... "oh that would be great made with felt!"

Tracy sent me this adorable lily pad bowl made from felt. It is made from slightly thinner felt (3mm as opposed to 5mm), Though seemingly delicate, the lily pad bowl is quite durable and handy for smaller items. I have it in my bedroom holding an assortment of rings.

As Tracy likes to put it, the lily pad bowl is "a tiny extravagance for your tiniest treasures!"

And now one of you has the chance to win a lily pad felt bowl in your choice of color OR $15 to be used towards her shop if there is something else that you'd rather have.

To Enter:

Visit feltplanet and tell me your favorite irem. Be sure to leave you email in the comment.

Only one entry per person/household/email

Contest will end February 17, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification email.

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DISCLAIMER: Tracy did NOT pay me to do this review. I asked her to sponsor a review/giveaway and she gave me permission to review her products. If otherwise, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

ModTotSpot Giveaway! CLOSED

First my friends started getting married, then they started having babies. One thing I learned while shopping for baby showers is just how EXPENSIVE baby clothes can be, and the wearable time is too short!

I wondered if I could find cute baby clothes that were high quality and affordable... and then I came across Mod Tot Spot.

Racheal, the designer, felt the same way as I did about baby clothes when she started having kids. Like most moms, she paid whatever price she had to, so her baby could have cute style.

Once her third child was born, Racheal wanted cute but functional baby items at a reasonable price. She attempted to sew and her first bib was a disaster. Her husband couldn’t even tell it was a bib!

With a lot of practice and a ton of trips back and forth to the fabric store she came up with something she was proud of. After making things for her daughter and friends, she decided to start an Etsy shop, turning her hobby into an effort to pay for my fabric addiction.

Racheal's goal with her shop is to make a million babies look even cuter than they already are, and though this blog she has offered to help one of your babies (or your friend's baby) do just that!

One of you will win this onesie and burp cloth in size 3-6 months

To Enter

Visit Mod Tot Spot and comment with your favorite item!

Contest will end February 15th, 2010.

Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by email.

Contest is open to US entries only

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Racheal did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know.

ljlh designs giveaway! CLOSED

Often times when deciding what jewelry to wear, the biggest question to answer is whether I should go with Gold, Silver or other. Wouldn't life be easier if I could just have all three?

Well it finally is with this tri color, metallic, paper bead necklace from ljlh designs. Libby, the designer, sent me this necklace for a review and it's been a great piece that goes with any outfit!

I especially love that the beads are PAPER! Libby makes these beads herself and when you check out her shop, you'll see an unreal talent unfold... or maybe fold ;)

Libby has been making jewelry since she was a kid. Her aunt makes jewelry and used to help Libby make things and showed her different techniques. Jewelry making was off and on until she started selling on Etsy in June 2009 and she hasn't stopped since!

Papers and beads are Libby's inspiration. She loves to make jewelry, or anything really, that is unique and different but also practical. Libby tries very hard to make all her jewelry wearable, too.

Not only did I find her jewelry wearable, but I am kind of obsessed with her paper beads. They're truly unique and you'd never believe you were wearing PAPER!

Well now it's time for you to believe as Libby is offering one of you the chance to win any pair of paper earrings of your choice!

To Enter:

Tell me your favorite item from Libby's shop! Be sure to include your email in the comment.

If you can't wait to win, Libby is offering FREE SHIPPING to all of my readers. Just message her with the code "blogfreeship" and tell her you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog

Contest will end February 9, 2010. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by email.

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Jen did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

K.Y.M Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

There really isn't anything more elegant and sophisticated than a pearl necklace. Be it a string of pearls or a simple pearl on a strand, you'll feel rare, fine and admirable... as I did when I wore my Simple Pearl Drop Necklace on Sterling Plated Wire from K.Y.M. Jewelry on my most recent date. I definitely saw my date staring at my neck, as the single grey pearl rested gently in my sternal notch.

Kim, the designer behind K.Y.M. Jewelry, began making jewelry almost 8 years ago when she was introduced to it on a girls night out. Since then, her jewelry-making skills have exponentially grown into a wonderful business that allows her to be a stay-at-home mom who makes well-crafted jewelry that is affordable and makes women feel beautiful and special.

Kim makes jewelry to suit many women; brides, business women, mothers, daughters, etc. Her collections are as varied as the women who own her pieces. Whatever you seek, you may visit her studio 7 days a week and browse through trays of jewelry. You may also go to one of her trunk shows or look through her designs on etsy...

Which is something you will DEFINITELY want to do, especially since Kim is offering one of you the chance to win your own Simple Pearl Drop Necklace on Sterling Plated Wire! She will custom design each one to fit the winner... meaning getting to choose the color of the pearl and the length of the necklace!

To Enter:

Visit K.Y.M. Jewelry and tell me your favorite piece. Be sure to leave you email in the comment.

Contest will end February, 7th 2010

Contest is open to international entries

Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification email.

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Kim did NOT pay me to do this review. I asked her to sponsor a review/giveaway and she gave me permission to review her products. If otherwise, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

Blue Room Gems Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

There is this scene in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom where everyone is freaking out in the restaurant. The girl is chasing the diamond and Indy is chasing the antidote. The girl sees the diamond and jumps for it, but a bucket of ice falls and obscures the view of the gem.

Now if there wasn't a mob scene in the restaurant, I bet she could have found the diamond, but what's wrong with wearing a piece of ice around one's neck? Nothing... nothing at all.

That's what I get to do with this necklace from Blue Room Gems. It really does look like a piece of ice, and I LOVE wearing it around my neck. Dressed up or down, it's unique and fun!

Jen, the designer behind Blue Room Gems, picked up jewelry making spontaneously... and Jen is a planner so this was something new. She loved jewelry so much but couldn't always afford the quantity of items to match the quality and one day the little voice inside her head said she could make her own.

Jewelry making began as a hobby, an incredible creative outlet. It was the first time Jen ever felt like an artist, and she plans to continue making jewelry until her eyes and hands give out... seriously that's what she said. She officially became a jewelry business owner last summer and has been blessed with some success.

Jen's creations are inspired by beautiful beads. Her goal is to highlight them and make them the focal point of the design. She favor gemstones because mother nature is the ultimate artist! The colors and textures found in natural materials are more stunning than anything man-made.

Jen's goal is to create beautiful, well-made jewelry for women who, like her, live on a budget. And she would like to offer one of you, your choice of item from her shop up to $20.

To Enter:

Visit Blue Room Gems and tell me your favorite item in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end February 1, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Jen did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Olivia Isabella Jewelry Giveaway! CLOSED

When I was a kid, I loved rummaging through my mother's room. She had lots of great stuff that was one-of-a-kind.

Heather used to do the same thing when she was a kid, except with her grand-mother's stuff... all her old jewelry, clothes, hair combs, etc. Heather found vintage items inspiring!

But rather than re-create those items, Heather decided to add a modern twist. It was that modern twist that got me looking through her shop, Olivia and Isabella Jewelry Boutique, and falling in love with everything... especially this Vivienne necklace.

Heather comes from an artistic family and has always loved crafting, but it was only a year ago that she started making jewelry. She was bed-ridden for a month due to illness and one of her friends brought over some "jewelry making" materials with her to entertain Heather. After that, she was hooked.

Heather loves so many different things and so many different materials and that shows in her jewelry. It's a good thing. People need variety! She loves to use a lot of color in all of her jewelry, and everything is very feminine.

Want to feel like you've got a piece of your mom's jewelry or your grand-mother's?

Heather has generously offered to give one of you any item in her shop up to $20

To Enter:

Visit Olivia and Isabella Jewelry Boutique and comment with your favorite item. Be sure to leave a contact email in the comment or it won't count!

If you can't wait to win, you can get 10% off Heather's shop just by messaging her that you found her shop through Roxy Shops Blog!

And as if it can't get any better, there is currently a SALE going on with many items going as buy one get one HALF-OFF!!

Contest will end January 28, 2010
Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Heather did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. If otherwise, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter

Odds necklace CLOSED

I was watching "I love the 80s" on Vh1 and they talked about the Rubik's cube. I had one, and I hated it. I could never figure it out, so I would take all the stickers off and put them back on as if I solved the puzzle.

Now that I'm a bit older, a lot more intelligent and a nail-biter who can't remove any stickers off of any surface anymore... I have a greater appreciation for the Rubik's cube. I have yet to touch one though, but I bet if I read the directions I could figure it out.

This necklace from Odds reminds me of a Rubik's cube... well one side of it. It's modern and stylish and a lot easier to solve if you ask me.

Jessie, the designer behind Odds, has been making jewelry for friends and family since childhood. But it was only three years ago that she thought of making it more of a career. She currently works in the corporate world, but definitely has put her free time to good use in the jewelry world.

Jessie finds inspiration in modern design in every element of life. She recently took a trip to India to do a 5 month apprenticeship with a goldsmith and plans to incorporate some of her newly gained knowledge into future pieces and collections.

I happen to be of Indian origin, so I cannot wait to see the fresh new look at traditionally Indian shapes and designs that Jessie plans to show us in the coming year.

For now, let's go slightly retro and talk about the 80s. Or rather, let's give one of you the necklace pictured above!

To Enter:

Visit Odds and tell me your favorite item in a comment. Be sure to leave your contact email as well!

Contest will end 1/23/10

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER: Jessie did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter