Seven Days of Giveaways: LoriLooms

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So it's the second day of September and though I hate to admit it, fall and even (horrors!) winter, are upon us. Sure it's still mild now, but if you live in a cooler climate you know you're going to want something to keep you warm when there is a nip in the air--LoriLooms has the answer for you. The brains behind this business is Lori, a stay-at-home mom who turned to knitting after she had her first child three years ago. Lori opened her Etsy store in 2008 and has been producing steadily since, crafting her products on a variety of looms. When Lori added her Button Up Scarf for Fall/Winter 2009 she was delighted to learn she had a huge hit on her hands--and it's easy to see why. This scarf not only looks super warm, but also super chic. A few new items have been added for this season (head over to LoriLooms to check them out) and Lori is excited to see where her business takes her.

Lori has generously offered to give one lucky winner their choice of a baby/toddler hat, perfect for your own child or that special munchkin in your life.

How to Enter

Open to all followers of Sogni e Sorrisi--old and new. Just visit LoriLooms

and let me know which product you'd love to have come fall.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter. Already do? Thanks a bunch. Just let me know in your comment.


2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can Tweet this:

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4. Sign up for LoriLooms' newsletter to keep informed of new items and big sales. Leave a comment letting me know you've done so.

5. Receive 10 extra entries if you purchase something from LoriLooms. Just forward proof of purchase and let me know in a comment here!

Giveaway open until September 10, 2010.

Winner will be chosen by random.org.

Don't forget to enter check out what else we're currently giving away!

Beautiful Bride: Tatiana Blatnik

Nikolaos of Greece (not sure if that is the correct thing to call him) married Tatiana Blatnik in Spetses, Greece in a wedding attended by a herd of royals. The 29-year-old bride was very pretty in a lace Angel Sanchez gown. Tatiana works for DvF, who is the former mother-in-law of Nikolas' sister-in-law, Marie-Chantal's sister, Alexandra (whew!)

Cathedral of Ayios

 

The sequined bridesmaids. They remind me of mermaids.

The Spanish Royals

Pavlos and Marie-Chantal and their matchy-match offspring.
That one kid looks bored!

Willem-Alexander and Maxima of the Netherlands,
 Mary of Denmark and Haakon of Norway

Newlyweds Victoria and Daniel of Sweden

Madeleine and Carl Philip of Sweden

Jemma Kidd and Arthur Wellesley

Rosario of Bulgaria

Pre-Wedding Party

Tatiana wore a J. Mendel Spring 2010 dress to the party.

I think she looks much better in the dress than

Vera Farmiga did in it at the SAG Awards.

Victoria and Daniel

Mary of Denmark and Haakon of Norway

Maxima and Willem-Alexander

I love this Chloe dress that Marie-Chantal was wearing.

Such a great summery, island feel.

Photos via Zimbio

Seven Days of Giveaways: Charlie and Marcelle

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Yay for Wednesdays...half way to Friday! Today we have a wonderful giveaway for you courtesy of the super sweet and talented Kristina from Charlie and Marcelle. When I happened upon Kristina's Etsy shop I was not only charmed by her gorgeous handmade jewelry, but also by the story of her inspiration. The Charlie of Charlie and Marcelle is Kristina's mom, who died of breast cancer when he designer was only 17. Kristina recalls her mother as someone with a love of fashion and jewelry--and a compulsion to constantly make others smile, something Kristina tries to perpetuate through her designs. "My mission for my jewelry line is to inspire magic," Kristina explains. "To remind us that all things are possible if we just simply believe in ourselves. Jewelry has a funny way of making us feel good, which makes it a necessity as far as I'm concerned and I'm sure Charlie would agree."

Charlie and Marcelle offers pieces that are both classic and trendy, perfect as gifts or as that special treat for yourself.

There are also a variety of super fab leather

bracelets with a choice of charms.

Kristina is very generously offering one winner their choice of two personalized bracelets as shown above (the photo features three separate bracelets). You have your choice of letter and metal, either 22k gold plated or with a gold plated charm on a black rhodium plated chain. You can choose to stack them or give one to a friend! Amazing, right?

How to Enter

Giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi, both new and old. You know the drill--just visit the Charlie and Marcelle shop and let me know you in your comment what your fave item is.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter. If you already do, thanks! Just leave a comment letting me know.

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet this:

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3. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Please leave the URL in your comment.


4. Receive 10 extra entries if you purchase something from Charlie and Marcelle. Just forward proof of purchase and let me know in a comment here!

Giveaway open until September 9, 2010.

Winner will be chosen using random.org.

Good luck to everyone and thanks for entering and don't forget

to enter the other great giveaways we currently have going on!