I absolutely love Keep Calm Shop on Etsy, and could not be more pleased with my beautiful yellow 13x19 print. I cannot wait to have it framed!

Keep Calm Shop has graciously offered to give one of my readers a 13x19 print! While I went with the classic "Keep Calm & Carry On" you'll have a variety of prints to choose from. Keep Calm Shop has a special offer going. If you buy 3 prints you'll get one free. They even have Keep Calm and Teach On! Wouldn't that be the perfect gift for a teacher? Love it.

Here are a few of my favorites.



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If you are a reader of my personal blog, you probably know that I am pretty green. I use reusable bags, organic cleaner, and have recently become a vegetarian {again}. So when I came across Bebeloosh Mini, I was so excited to find these adorable & reusable snack/sandwich bags.

Bebeloosh Mini has offered one of my readers 3 bags of their choice {a $21 value}. Since it is back to school time, I cannot think of a better time to share this shop with you. I love the idea of teaching children how good it is to reuse bags. You will save money & save our planet using these bags!! I cannot think of one reason not to use them.


I have the pear, and love it! I will carry my snacks in there, and have also used it to carry treats for my pup when we go out. Don't worry -- it gets washed in between uses!

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With my birthday one week from today, the giveaways are now in full swing. I contacted a few of my favorite shop owners to ask if they would want to participate in my birthday giveaway week, so I have some fantastic giveaways headed your way!

I was so thrilled when the amazingly sweet and talented Lisa Leonard generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a $50 credit to her shop! Don't you just love her?!


To enter to win $50 to Lisa Leonard become a follower of this blog and leave a comment.

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1. Follow Lisa & tweet about this on Twitter.
2. Browse Lisa's shop and leave a comment sharing what you will choose if you win.
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5. Tell me what you would put on your key chain.
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7. Post about this giveaway on your blog.

The winner of the custom blog makeover is...
Brittany of Sweet Sassy and Oh So Classy!

And the winner of the fall or back to school pre-made template is...
Wyndee!!

If you entered this giveaway I am offering $15 off your deposit through Monday only! Just place a $20 deposit instead of the usual $35 deposit to get on my wait list!

Thanks to everyone that entered!

Last week, I was finally able to visit the infamous Jayson Home & Garden. Everyone was so sweet and engaging. I loved every single piece of furniture, every single accessory...everything. I spotted my plant in two seconds and was sold. Then we headed outside where Anne pointed out the pot she liked. Done. I don't know that I have ever made such a quick and easy decision, but when everything in front of you is so pretty there isn't much to think about.

Here is a little eye candy for you. These are actually some of my fave photos to date.

I have been revamping my pre-made line, and have a new back to school pre-made template available! This template would be such a cute gift for teachers!

I am giving one winner a choice of my fall & back to school templates.

With my birthday less than 2 weeks away, I thought I would get my little series of giveaways started. Over the next few weeks I have some fantastic giveaways headed your way, so be sure to come back! You may see something from a few faves -- Gussy, Lisa Leonard, & The Pleated Poppy.

Giveaway #1 is for a custom blog makeover {$75 value}
*does not include the cost of files needed for a graphic or scrapbook style makeover

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First, let me announce the winner! Wyndee won her choice of one of these two kits. Please email me for your coupon!

I have two new kits available at ScrapMatters, and they are 20% off right now!



Here are a few layouts done by my amazing creative team!

I enjoyed my first movie in the park, and had so much fun. It was a perfect summer night. My friend and I headed to Whole Foods to pick up some dinner & snacks before heading to the park. We sat on our towels, watched the movie, and took in the beautiful summer weather. There was even a cool breeze in the air!

I hope you are all enjoying these wonderful summer nights. And if you live someplace where it gets cold like I do, be sure to take it in while you can!

I have two new kits coming to ScrapMatters this Friday, and I'm guessing you can tell what the theme is! Anyone want to guess the names?

One winner can win a free copy of one of these kits {winner's choice!}.

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