August Sponsor Spotlight

Friday, August 31, 2012



I hope you're all enjoying a nice start to your Labor Day long weekend! I wanted to extend a big thank you to all of my August sponsors and share them with you here in our monthly Sponsor Spotlight.

Since sponsors can purchase ad space any day of the month, you'll notice many are still running into the month of September since their ad space began after the middle of the month while others were showing in my sidebar until the end of August. A few have some great discounts for you as well which you can find below!


Stella & Dot



I absolutely adore all of the pieces by Stella & Dot  -you simply must pop by their online jewelry shop! Their pieces are regularly worn by celebrities but their collection is affordable and you're going to love them! If you're looking for a side business to make some extra money in this economy or while the kiddos are in school-this might be a great option for you. Did you know that Stella & Dot offers 3 different starter kit options to launch your very own fashion business by becoming a Stylist? You'll get hundreds of dollars worth of gorgeous jewelry pieces for a fraction of the cost! Plus, you can run your own business from home-perfect for stay-at-home moms, working women who are looking for extra income or those who just want to expand their accessory wardrobe!


                                        
Shabby Apple  


What I love about the Shabby Apple line is that each of their pieces is so ladylike, elegant and classy. They are very well known for the fit and comfort of their dresses, regularly featured as editor's picks in many fashion magazines. If you haven't heard of them, they have such a lovely collection of not only dresses but skirts, tops, swimwear, jewelry and they even have dresses for young girls and maternity wear too! They currently have many cute dress styles on sale HERE!


Marvelous Marketing Group



If you're looking for someone to manage the marketing behind your company or assist you with branding yourself, Marvelous Marketing can help! They are a full service, one stop shop for all of your business needs from business cards to logo design, PR, website creation, Search Engine Optimization, Photography and more! Founded by Kim Riley, Marvelous Marketing's sole purpose is to help you navigate through the maze of getting your business, blog or website up and running with the professional look and feel you desire.



Zinc Door



 Zinc Door is and online home decor shop offering a variety of gorgeous furniture & accessory pieces to decorate any space. What I love most about their store is that while on trend, you won't see the same types of pieces all over the web. If you're looking for that one-of-a-kind looking mirror, writing desk or wall art, they aim to please! I have enjoyed including some of their pieces in my e-design mood boards while decorating rooms for my clients. Zinc Door is the sister store to Layla Grayce. I feel so honored to have both of their shops on board!



Lot 26 Studios


Lot 26 Studios features a wide range of wall art which includes family rules signs, city signs, wall decals, canvas wall art, memo boards and more! Customize any space with inexpensive and unique art that suits your style! Perfect for dorm rooms or temporary spaces such as apartments, these works of art add a chic look and a lot of personality to any room and are easily removable. One of my personal favorites is this chalkboard wall decal.



All of My Love for All of My Days


Danette Dillon is the writer behind her personal blog titled 'All My Love for All My Days', she is a mother, wife and lover of Christ. She is passionate about helping hurting people, sharing her own journey through life and loving others. Who doesn't need more love in their life? Covering a multitude of topics, her light-hearted blog will leave your feeling happy and inspired. I hope you'll stop by to visit her and say hello!



NYC, Style & A Little Cannoli


Rosemary is the author of the blog NYC, Style & a Little Cannoli. Growing up with regular visits to the big apple as a child, her blog features her favorite activities and adventures in New York City as a woman who now resides in Pennsylvania but visits NYC every chance she gets. She knows all the best restaurants, cafes, shops & activities to enjoy a day trip, vacation or even a lifetime in NYC. Her love of desserts and Italian background mean you're guaranteed to get a regular dose of sweet sugary eye candy. Do visit her and  also follow her on Twitter where she shares her favorite must-see places and must-eat treats!



Layla Grayce



Have you ever visited Layla Grayce? I'm a huge fan of their online shop! If you haven't seen their goods before, they offer gorgeous items for women, babies, children and the home. Everything from lighting and jewelry to cribs and monogrammed dishware. This shop is filled with everything girly and delightful. One of my favorite collections of their jewelry line is the Kirra Tate jewelry collection-it's so stylish and super affordable.  Pop by this Labor Day weekend where Layla Grayce is offering 20% off everything!



The Intentional Minimalist


I just love the focus of Kristin's blog, The Intentional Minimalist. She features farm-to-table recipes to encourage cooking with local, seasonal and fresh produce. While her blog primarily focuses on recipes created from her local Community Supporter Agriculture (CSA) she also writes about minimalist natural skin care, homemade cleaning supplies, keeping a streamlined minimalist kitchen and living in the raw. Visit her site to find out how you can incorporate more simple, delicious and beautiful meals into your life.


Vignettes



Kristin is the author behind the blog, Vignettes, which is a lifestyle blog covering an array of topics from home decorating, renovation projects, recipes, travel, fashion and more. One of Kristin's main focuses is living a life with intention and for all of us who feel overwhelmed, she does a great job of sharing great ways of incorporating this into our lives daily and how to focus on what's really important. Be sure to stop by and say hello, I just know you'll find someone to be inspired by!



LME Designs



Lady McKnight is the owner of LME Designs, a company the focuses on building websites, creating business cards, logo designs and book cover designs. When she is not working on this aspect of the business, she also offers Life Coaching session to help propel you forward into your dreams. She is currently offering a free life coaching session. You can find out more about that HERE. She is also an author of two books: 'The Spirit of New Orleans' and 'Step into Divine Destiny'!




Thank you so much to each and every one of my August sponsors! Thank you to those who have already renewed your ad space for September and many of you who have purchased multi-month ad spots. I'm so glad to have you on board!

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of this blog and having your ad proudly displayed in our sidebar? With summer coming to an end, everyone is gearing up for fall and back into a regular routine which means many readers begin reading their favorite blogs again and are even more likely to see your ad than in the summer months. For the month of September all Short & Sweet small ads are 50% off using code: SEPT50.

Click {here} for all of the details. It's just $10 and my way of helping your end the summer off right!  :)

XO