September Sponsor Spotlight

This is one of my favorite times of the month-when I can take a moment and thank each and every one of my lovely sponsors for being a part of this blog. I appreciated having you all on board for September! As you know some my sponsors often have special deals and coupon codes too, so be sure to look for those below, because this month there's even a free giveaway for you too! :)

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 that are all modest! View their top-selling customer favorites HERE.

Maidenform

It's so important as women to have well-fitting bras and lingerie to support our bodies and what I love about Maidenform is that they offer elegant designs that are budget-friendly too. They have been at the forefront of women's undergarments for 90 years! Just this year they created a Limited Edition vintage-inspired intimates collection. Everything from bras and panties to shapewear and hosiery can be found at their online shop. Click HERE to save up to 75% off at their end of season sale.

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. 

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.

Blurb Books

My next sponsor has cute name-Blurb. They're an online shop which allows you to easily create your own custom professional-looking photo books. Think wedding albums, trip of a lifetime memories, baby's 1st years, a milestone birthday, coffee table books and more! You can literally put together a book with all of your Facebook or Instagram photos too! ***For a limited time anyone in Canada, U.S. and Europe can get a FREE 7x7 Instagram photo book created by importing your Instagram pics using the bookify book making tool. Offer covers up to $19.95 U.S., $17.95 EUR, $21.95 AUD or $19.95 CAD. Use code: INSTAHEART (tax & shipping still applies). Ends Oct.3, 2012 11:59pm EST.***

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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!

C. Wonder

C. Wonder offers an entirely new retail experience: clothing, accessories and home decor products of outstanding quality and astonishing value in a setting that excited and inspires. While they have fun retail shops you can peruse, you need not live nearby for the experience, their online store hosts a variety of pieces.  Their customers adore how they pair timeless design elements with fresh twists, such as unexpected colors and patterned linings. Their collection is pared down to must-haves that enhance a room, refresh a wardrobe or inspire a memorable experience.  I am personally a huge fan of their jewelry! Enjoy an extra 50% off of sale items with code: FallFifty at checkout. Click here to see their sale items.

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. Their earring collection is divine! Save 15% now off their entire store with code: LG8YRS until 10/31/12.

Once again a huge thank you to all of September's sponsors! Thank you to many of you who have already renewed your ad space for October and those who have purchased multiple-month ad spots! :)

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor of this blog and having your ad proudly displayed in our sidebar? We'd be honored to have you join us for October. The next 5 people who purchase our small ad space (150x150 size) will get it at 75% off using promo code OCT75! Click {here} for all of the details..it's a great way to try it out for just $5 and you'll be featured in a post just like this too at the end of the month!  :)

XO

August Sponsor Spotlight

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

July Sponsor Spotlight!

Happy Sunday Everyone! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Mine has been pretty mellow and involved planting some flowers, eating healthy treats and watching the Olympics. While we're already almost a week into August, I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my wonderful sponsors!

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




                                           Shabby Apple

I know that many of you are fond of the Shabby Apple line. 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 are currently running a site-wide sale offering 20% off everything! Use code: SUMMER20

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.

Stella & Dot

If you haven't stumbled upon Stella & Dot yet, you simply must pop by their online jewelry shop! They were a favorite of Emily Maynard while on The Bachelorette. Their pieces are affordable and you're going to love them! Looking for a side business to make some extra money in this economy? 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! 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 want to expand their accessory wardrobe!

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.

Paper Culture

While Paper Culture has a vast array of modern, fun stationery, what sets them apart is their offering of bamboo wall art. Create gorgeous customized pieces that proudly display a family monogram, your favorite wedding photo or go for something more playful like their counting board or the alphabet to add some whimsy to a young one's bedroom. Use code: ECOMOD to get $5 off your first order!

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.

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.

Once again a huge thank you to all of July's sponsors! Thank you to those who have already renewed your ad space for August and others 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? For the month of August all Short & Sweet small ads are 50% off using code: BDAY50 in celebration of my birthday month. Click {here} for all of the details. It's just $10 and my way of saying Happy Summer!  :)

XO

Classy Fall Jewelry by Luxuria!

I am so excited ladies! A few weeks ago my lovely sponsor Vanessa of Luxuria Jewellery asked me if I'd like to review one of her rings. My answer was yes, please! The hardest part was selecting a piece out of her fabulous collection, Since I love purple and fall is already in full swing, I knew I would get use out of a beautiful amethyst ring. I happen to love single stone solitaire rings, cocktail rings and bands that can be worn with anything.

Luxuria is an online jewelry boutique taking inspiration from Riveria-inspired, Mediterranean-designers. All designers are hand-picked to ensure the pieces follow the theme of their boutique. Vanessa started this company in an effort to provide affordable glamour to her friends and clients.

Today, the UPS guy showed up with my ring and I was so excited. I quickly unwrapped the envelope to find this perfect little package:

Vanessa really pays attention the little details even down to the wrapping, everything is so professional. The text on the bag is actually black, my camera flash watered it down.

Once I untied the bows I pulled out the ring and tried it on, just like Cinderella's slipper, it is the perfect fit. It is a channel style band with two rows of sparkly white stones that wrap all the way around both top and bottom (about 80 in total) along with a large band of baguette style amethyst stones ( 20 in total) that also wrap around the entire ring which is rhodium plated to give it its shine. Although it isn't a super skinny band, it is not too wide for your finger at all. It is a substantial band with a lot of presence and is very comfortable to wear.

The stones really sparkle in the sunlight and indoor lighting. The beautiful amethyst stones will co-ordinate with so much of my wardrobe.

What I love about amethyst set in silver is that while it's great for fall it's not too dark to wear in the summer or the rest of the year. Let me tell you, I plan on getting a lot of mileage out of this one!

Here is my ring shown via Luxuria-available in two widths, you can order silver or gold.

The ring was shipped very quickly to me from Spain where Luxuria is located and arrived in excellent condition. Upon opening my package she surprised me with a $25 gift certificate for me to use towards a future Luxuria purchase. I am really blown away by Vanessa's generosity and am feeling very spoiled. 

*Please note that I do not accept monetary compensation for any product reviews and all are based on my personal experience and honest opinion.

I've had my eye on these amethyst earrings and I love how these unique rings were set too with a 'rough cut' but polished appearance. The glamorous cocktail ring at the top of this post is a stunning work of art also, so it won't be hard to find something to spend that gift certificate on!

The best part of Luxuria Jewellery is the price! All of Vanessa's pieces are so affordable and the designs are timeless and elegant, so you'll have them forever. I can see the care that is put into each piece and Vanessa really offers some unique pieces that are perfect for every classy woman. Think of the great gifts her pieces would make for all of the women in your life. Luxuria also offers cuff links for men too.

With Christmas coming up, I hope you'll all take advantage of  the discount that is exclusively available to my Classy and Fabulous readers. By using the code: 'CLASSYWOMAN15', you can choose 15% off of any item OR free shipping from Spain to your doorstep. Simply list which discount you'd like on the order form in the comments box.

Take a peek below at some of my favorite pieces from her collection or click to shop at LUXURIA:

I adore these classic pave-style hoop earrings! Matching rings on the left.

This olive green and amber necklace is gorgeous with matching olive earrings.

I like the unique design of this highly polished silver bangle-it looks like liquid silver.

I'm just so impressed with this luxurious, glamorous and elegant collection. I feel honored that she chose to be one of my sponsors and am just thrilled with my new ring and her kindness. Thank You Vanessa! :) You can also visit her blog called Decadence for Divas to see what else she is up to.

Which piece is your favorite? Also, if you'd like me to review a product or service that you offer, my contact information can be found in the sidebar. If you have been looking for affordable ad space and would like to become a sponsor, I have 3 spaces that will become available as of Nov.1st. The promo rate of just $5 is ending soon, so hurry to take advantage of it! You have until Oct.31st to order and can pre-order several months at that rate.

*images 1,2,5,6,7,8,9 all from Luxuria Jewellery website. Images 3, 4 are my own.

A Sweet Surprise!

Guess what I found today?! I was running some errands and popped into Whole Foods to do an exchange and happened to turn around while I was waiting at the returns desk and I spotted these lovelies.

My heart literally skipped a beat and I felt my eyes start to tear up. It was like seeing an old friend. lol. I've been dreaming of peonies and if you read my post titled Pining for Peonies a few weeks ago then you know how much I adore them.

In Florida they are very rare unless imported and cannot be grown here because of the extreme heat. I haven't had any in this home we share ever and in fact I haven't seen any in almost 4 years. I have been deprived, that was until today! I've been seeing posts on peonies pop up everywhere during the past couple weeks which always makes me smile my but nothing brightened my day more than seeing all those florist buckets filled with bouquets of pale pink peonies. *SWOON*

I was so excited and asked the clerk how much they were-just $9.99 for a 5 hearty stems! That is a steal compared to the  $10 per stem with a minimum $100 order requirement that the florist shop wanted to charge, when I inquired. I kept staring over at them propped up against the passenger seat all the way home and couldn't wait to pull the plastic off, snip the stems, remove some excess leaves and get them into a vase. Since this opportunity doesn't come around often here, I couldn't help but start snapping photos of each individual bloom and the arrangement in the vase. They started out here on the kitchen table.

Then I decided that they should be in the place where I spend my day so I can admire them as much as possible, so they are now in my office on this table here:

I love that little framed art which reads "The World is Your Oyster" which I made a few months ago. I really do feel like it is at this moment. I'm so excited that my week has started off so wonderful. Lots of good things are happening, I had another great sponsor contact me today for a fun, new giveaway and I can't wait to share the details with you in June.

Oh, and I also picked up another one of my favorite things at Whole Foods-their amazing lemon bars. This is what I ate for dessert tonight and enjoyed every last bite.

It's amazing how the little things truly are the greatest gifts and can be the sweetest of surprises.

I hope you all had a wonderful start to your week too!



*images all my original work