Valentine Shopping at Julian & Co

My amazing sponsor Julian & Co has a fine selection of jewelry available for your loved ones this Valentine's Day!  The shop is known for it's fine, heirloom quality jewelry, especially its personalized, parent and grandparent pieces.  But it's also a great place to shop for friends, family, teachers, and your significant other.

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Get Fashionable (and Trendy) This Spring at The Trendy Boutique

If you're looking for the perfect Valentine's gift or looking forward to wearing some new accessories this spring, please consider my sponsor, The Trendy Boutique. They have a super selection of jewelry, watches, handbags, flip flops, and more!

 

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth: Nicole's Homemade Treats

I'm excited to welcome back Nicole's Homemade Treats as a sponsor to my blog!  As you all know, I have a huge sweet tooth, so this shop is right up my alley!


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Spotlight on Ooh La Jena

Today I've got a new sponsor to share with you.  It is a handmade clothing company called Ooh La Jena. Ooh La Jena offers sensual and elegant fashion for the woman comfortable in her skin and free in her spirit. It’s about feeling good and being liberated.

All clothing and apparal  is  made in-house at Ooh La Jena's small studio in Philadelphia and is custom made according to each woman's unique body, using the highest quality fabrics.

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Spotlight on Cutie Patootie Creations

Why settle for the same "cookie cutter" party invites, when you can have something custom created for you?  My newest sponsor Cutie Patootie Creations is an etsy shop that offers super cute, customized party invitations, decorations, personalized t-shirts, and anything else you might need for your perfect party!

This shop is owned by Stephanie, a mom of two boys, from Charlotte, North Carolina.  Stephanie started Cutie Patooties 6 years ago as a Tie Dye Boutique Clothing company. The company has now grown and branched out, selling to two local upscale boutiques in Charlotte as well as seven online boutique stores.

So what sets Cutie Patootie Creations apart from other shops?  For one thing, they have a variety of styles and party themes for boys, girls (and adults) of all ages!  And Stephanie designs all the items, so you are sure to get a unique design that you can't get anywhere else!  

And if you don't find what your looking for in Stephanie's shop, she will be happy to work with you on a custom order!

What I really love about this shop is that you don't have to stop at invitations!  You can actually order everything you need for your ultimate party all in one place.

If you're mind can imagine it, they've got it: Kids Thank You Cards, Notes, Cupcake Toppers, Party Favor Tags, Water Bottle Labels, Banners, TShirts, Centerpieces, Door Signs, Food Tent Cards, Centerpieces, Chocolate Wrappers, Cake Decorations and More!

I'm especially in love with the name/age shirt concept, and Cutie Patooties has some ADORABLE designs available for these as well.  And in case you were wondering.... Yes! You can order matching cupcake toppers, invitations, etc. to match these too.  Super!

No matter what kind of party you're planning, be it a kid's birthday party, a baby/bridal shower, or even something a little more adult friendly, Cutie Patootie Creations has the custom design for you!

Connect!  Follow Cutie Patootie Creations on Facebook and Twitter. Also, check out her Artfire Shop.

Stop by Cutie Patootie Creations, and get ready to get your party on!

Disclosure: Cutie Patootie Creations is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home. If you'd like to sponsor this blog, please see my PR page for details.

Spotlight on The Trendy Boutique

You guys are going to LOVE my newest sponsor: The Trendy Boutique. This is THE place for trendy, fun, and affordable shopping! You name it, they've got it! Everything from flip flops, scarves, handbags, and watches, to a TON of jewelry!

The Trendy Boutique is owned by Julie, a mom from Georgia. The boutique was inspired by her 2 girls who love fashion accessories like handbags and flip-flops, and the selection has now grown due to increased interest from women of all ages!

One of my favorite things about The Trendy Boutique is that you can  design your own flip flops!  You can choose from a variety of styles, and they have a lot of cool materials and embellishments available.

Whether you're looking for something simple and cute or something fun with flair, they've got something to fit your style and personality!

Another popular item at The Trendy Boutique is their silicone fashion watches.  Again, if you like custom styles, you've come to the right place.  These come in a variety of hot colors, sizes, and face styles!

And no boutique would be complete without a line of jewelry!  The Trendy Boutique definitely has you covered here!  In fact I could write multiple posts just on their jewelry lines! We're talking hand-stamped jewelry, photo jewelry, beaded bracelets and earrings, charms, personalized jewelry, some very cool cord necklaces with pendants, and more!

Another jewelry line I love is the cabochon rings. These are very sweet and chic, and they come in several cute colors and settings!

And if you like those, you'll also like their cute hair pins and accessories!

And did I mention that they also have some super cute handbags? AND you can even design your own handbag. Choose your style of bag, the fabric, ribbons, etc. Very cool!

Connect! Follow The Trendy Boutique on Facebook and on Twitter and through their blog.

Stop by today and check out all the fun and cool fashion accessories at The Trendy Boutique!

Sponsor Spotlight - Julian & Co

I'm happy once again to announce Julian & Co as a sponsor on my blog.  This is a wonderful shop with a very unique line of  heirloom quality jewelry for moms, dads, and children.

These lovely pieces can be personalized with your child's name, birthdate and time, weight, and length.  And you can even add birthstone charms!

The owner of this company is a mom named Tania, and the company is named for her son Julian who was born 11 weeks early and weighed only 3lbs 4oz.  When Tania's husband purchased a personalized baby bracelet for Julian, and it was too big for his tiny wrist, Tania set out to design her own sterling silver id bracelet for Julian.  This was the first of many pieces in the Julian & Co line!

The  Signature line of Julian & Co  is the baby hand and feet jewelry.  So overjoyed to have Julian home, Tania handcrafted sterling silver disc pendants adorned with Julian’s own hand and feet prints, as well as his name and birth date, for her and her husband to wear. As soon as her family and friends saw Tania's lovely creations, orders came rolling in, and the business grew from there. 

Julian & Co. offers jewelry that you can have forever as a keepsake.  It is durable and heirloom quality, and most pieces have a high shine mirror finish and are thick enough to be personalized on both sides. 

You can purchase these to commemorate the birth of your own child or grandchild, and they also make lovely gifts for birthdays, showers, baptisms, graduations, and more!

Connect with Julian & Co:

Follow @JULIANandCo on Twitter.

Follow Julian & Co on Facebook.

 Subscribe to receive updates & latest promotions.

Follow the Julian & Co blog.

Please visit Julian & Co to see more of these beautiful pieces and help support this amazing mompreneur!





Disclosure:  Julian & Co is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home.  The opinions in this post are my own.  If you'd like to advertise on this blog, please see my PR Page for details.

Indulge at Nicole's Homemade Treats

There's nothing like homemade candies and treats to satisfy your sweet tooth!  But if you're like me, you may not always have the time and patience to spend making your own candies.  But now thanks to Nicole's Homemade Treats you don't have to have time or  patience. 

Nicole's Homemade Treats is a fabulous etsy shop offering yummy, delectable, sweet treats.  They have everything from chocolate caramel truffles and peanut butter cups to chocolate covered cherries and much more!

Nicole is a stay at home mom of two boys and a military spouse. She uses candy-making as a stress reliever and creative outlet. For Nicole, selling her products locally and online is a fun and rewarding endeavor. And she has spent many hours trying to get her treats "just right!"

Nicole's Homemade Treats is an LLC operating out of New York State. All the products are prepared in a fully licensed kitchen. NYS Dept. of Agriculture #31AAAA

The treats are prepared in small batches, to preserve the taste and quality of the product, and to ensure that there is no waste. It takes about 5-7 days to produce your order. But Nicole PROMISES - they will be worth the wait!

If you're shopping for someone else, gift certificates are available.  And Nicole also offers chocolate samplers where you'll get a one pound assortment each month for 3 months, 6 months, or an entire year! (Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.)

Be sure to check out Nicole's Homemade Treats on etsy! You can also connect with Nicole at her blog and on twitter @Nikid70.  Go ahead and indulge!

Disclosure:  Nicole's Homemade Treats is a paid sponsor on my blog.  If you'd like become a sponsor, please check out my PR page or email me for details.

Spotlight on Petite Rouge Shop

I'm excited to share my newest sponsor with you.  It is a cute etsy shop called Petite Rouge which specializes in adorably sweet hairbows.  Are you looking for the perfect finishing touch? Petite Rouge has it. Simple, elegant blossoms to brighten up any outfit. Dainty enough for your smallest princess. Sophisticated enough for your growing girls.

Petite Rouge is owned by Rachel, a stay at hom mom.  Here's a little information about Rachel in her own words:

"I am a stay-at home mom of four -- three boys and a girl (although at three, she thinks she's one of the boys and is can hold her own in a nerf battle). Having four kids keeps me pretty occupied and doesn't leave much time for other things. So my hobbies have become multi-purpose: searching the internet for new recipes, cooking, collecting fabulously illustrated childrens books, creating scary halloween decorations (random, but again I do have three boys).

And I love fabric! I love to shop for fabric the way some women shop for shoes . . . but I'm not the best at sewing. When I found a way to use fabric in a non-sewing way, I was so excited! My husband has informed me several times that our daughter has enough hair clips to last her for two lifetimes. So in order to justify buying more fabric, I opened up an etsy site."

I instantly fell in love with Rachel's  unique bows.  Her blossoms are so fun and unique!  And I love the variety of bright colors and fabrics.  I also love that girls can wear the clips alone or add them to a headband.  And although the blossoms dominate the shop, I equally love Rachel's flower clips and corker clips.  Any of these bows would be the perfect accessory to finish off any outfit with style and flair!

If you're shopping this spring for children's fashions, please check out Petite Rouge for the perfect finishing touch to your child's outfits!

Spotlight on Birdsong Bows

I'm always excited to introduce you to companies that specialize in teaching you how to make something.  And this week I have the pleasure of welcoming Birdsong Bows to my blog.  They are a company that sells patterns and tutorials for hairbows and accessories.

This shop is owned by Deanna McCool.  Deanna grew up with a love for crafting, drawing, and painting.  Over the years she's taken up a number of  disciplines from pottery and writing to fiber arts.  In 2006 Deanna discovered hair bow design and grew Birdsong Bows with a love for the art and craft of creating beautiful accessories for little girls. As the business expanded, she discovered the joy in teaching others how to make bows and other items, and began writing tutorials to share her knowledge.

Included in Deanna's shop are patterns not just for hairbows, but also felt flower clips, barrettes and tutus.  She offers professional looking tutorials in PDF format with elaborate, easy to follow instructions and even video tutorials.  These are for beginner and avid bow makers alike. And as you can see, these aren't your average bows; they are quite unique, fancy, and beautiful.

Deanna also offers discounts when you purchase the tutorials in bundles.  And if you decide you'd like to set up your own bow shop, she's also got a book of online sales strategies!

Where to Buy: 

BirdsongBows.com

On Etsy

Ways to Connect:

Birdsong Bow's Blog

Birdsong Bow's on Facebook

If you've got a little girl and you love to craft, there's no reason not try your hand at making your own bows, and Birdsong Bows is the perfect place to help you get started.  Please check out Deanna's website today!



Disclosure: Birdsong Bows is a paid sponsor on Simply Sweet Home.  The opinions in this post are my own.  If you'd like to advertise here, please see my PR Page.