Kirameku Jewelry Designs and Giveaway

 I'm letting a very special guest take over the blog for me today and please enjoy. Maxime is an amazing jewelry designer and makes some of the cutest pieces. Make sure to check out her Etsy shop and stay tuned for a pretty stinkin' great giveaway at the end!

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Hi everyone :) My name is Maxime, I'm the proud owner of Kirameku and I love everything that shines! :) Kelly had the wonderful idea of a guest post (thanks Kelly!) and asked me to tell you more about my handmade shop. Kirameku is glad to offer a wide selection of colourful and sparkling creations, from handmade jewelry to one of a kind artwork. Kirameku specializes in cocktail jewelry, unique statment pieces as well as custom orders. We are based in Montreal, Canada. I make everything myself, from graphic design to jewelry making.

How did it all start? Very simple: when I was out shopping for jewerly, I could never find a piece that would fit my taste or budget. I've been an artist for as long as I can remember, so my first reflex was to start sketching what I had in mind. Then I went to a craft store, bought supplies and started to make my own jewelry. I did many tests and eventually discovered the "berries" that you see at Kirameku's todays. My friends and family loved my designs, asked for custom pieces and always wanted something new. One of my friends suggested Etsy and that's how I discovered this venue. I opened Kirameku back in 2009 because I wanted to share my creations with women around the world who are looking for this perfect piece of jewelry just like I was. I create unique, feminie pieces that fir any budget so that you can treat yourself without breaking your pgiiy bank. I want to make jewelry that makes you happy to sparkle.

I've introduced many new collections to the "Berries Series," like the Mother of Pearl Earrings and the wedding necklaces in 2013. and I have to say I l-o-v-e making wedding jewelry. Weddings are so beautiful! I'm crazy for celebrations of love and happiness! I hope that expanding my wedding collection will bring forward that perfect statement piece for your perfect day. :)

The part I love most about my job - besides making you happy and gorgeous, is making a custom piece just for you. I feel so privileged to be able to make your wish come true! So please, never hesitate to ask me to create something new, creation is all my life is about.

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And now for the giveaway! Maxime was so gracious to offer this beautiful set of dangle and drop earrings for one lucky winner!

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Time for a giveaway!!! 

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Giveaway // Happy Valentine's Day

Well hello there everyone! So I've been having so much fun making cute DIY's for you this past week and I don't think I've ever been so excited for Valentine's Day. I get to see that handsome man of mine in less then 3 days and I simply can't wait any longer. Damn school and work... I made him open one of his gifts last night that I had sent straight to his house, because I'm very impatient when it comes to giving gifts to people. 

I love giving gifts. And like the very impatient person that I am, today I have a Valentine's Day giveaway for you all!! I don't care that I'm 3 days early, like I said, I like giving gifts. I love you guys and I wanted to express my undying love for you through gifts! 

So we all know, we don't care about what I say, so let's just hop into what you're getting. 

YOUR PRIZES!! 

WAM BAM THANK YOU MAM

The giveaway will end Feb 25th at midnight.

Happy V-day everyone! 

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November Birchbox Giveaway! // CLOSED

With this month's Birchbox, I'm doing something a little different. With Thanksgiving right around the corner the theme for this month's box as giving. Within the box, they sent along a little gift box that you could put one of the products in and give it to someone else. Well, instead of giving away juts one product, I'm giving away the whole box! Let's just say i'm in the spirit of giving. :) This month box has some pretty great products, so whoever wins, I'm going to be pretty jealous of.

I also chose to switch my monthly subscription to a newer company called Ipsy and it was founded by one of my favorite beauty gurus on Youtube, Michelle Phan. It's pretty much the same thing has Birchbox, you get beauty samples every month for $10. I wanted to try something different and see which one I like best. So for a while, instead of Birchbox reviews, I'll be having Ipsy reviews. You guys should definitely go check them out, the site is super interactive and it even has a shop!

Alright onto the prizes, here's what one lucky winner is getting!

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1 Feeling Smitten Holiday Bath Bomb

1 ModelCo Fibre LashXtend Lengthening Mascara

1 Stella Cadente Miss Me Eau de Parfum

1 Oscar Blandi Pronto Texture & Volume Spray

2 Caldrea Hand Soaps in Crimson Pear Ginger and Mandarin Vetiver

1 Cranberry Soyjoy granola bar

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Guest Post and Giveaway // Jen's Wreaths // CLOSED

I'm so excited for you guys today! We have an awesome giveaway for you, but first you get to here a little about my life. This weekend was Chris' birthday, he turned the big 23! We threw a little birthday bash at his parents house that was filled with cake eating, card playing, and Mario Party domination. It was pretty great. I made the cake and I wish I had taken a picture of it because I am a terrible cake decorator. It tasted pretty good anyway.

Okay, I know you all care about the giveaway and what you might win so go on and read ahead!

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First, I wanted to thank Kelly Elizabeth for the opportunity to borrow her blog for a day and tell you about our fresh Christmas wreaths.  I hope each of you enjoys learning about our product.  I’d encourage you to click over and check out our website www.jenswreaths.com after you’re done reading.  Save 10% with our special sale right now, by entering code: stressfress upon checkout.

I’m Jennifer McFadden from Jen’s Wreaths.  Jen’s Wreaths is our family business.  We live in Deer River, Minnesota and make fresh balsam fir wreaths at our farm.  We’ve been at this almost 8 years now and we started this when we were both in our early 20’s.  We just wanted to earn some extra cash, so I thought I’d try making wreaths like I did as young child.  It’s obviously worked out well & far above our wildest expectations!  Our desire to earn a few extra dollars has evolved into a full-time seasonal business.  This all started with a few wreaths in the back of a pick-up truck and a delivery to one customer.  Today we ship thousands of wreaths coast to coast, and serve many customers.

So what does it mean to be a family-owned business?  This means several things to us, The McFadden Family.  To us a family-owned business means we’re small enough to care about each one of our customers.  Our customers are more than numbers on a piece of paper.  Many have been loyal to us from early on in our endeavor and we enjoy chatting with them annually.  We’re also able to do the little things like:  handwritten gift cards and special customizations.  We’ll switch a bow and put on another design if that’s what they really want.  

A family-owned business is also challenging.  To us it means having an office in our home, converting our garage into a wreath shop seasonally, and working with our extended family.  An office in the home makes balancing kids and business difficult at times.  We’ve been blessed with many family members with great work ethic, but still we bump heads (so to speak) sometimes.  We have my husband’s sister, brother, & dad working for us.  On my side my mom, 2 nieces, and aunt work for us.  The most important thing besides getting the job done is getting the job done and maintaining good family relationships.

What does Jen’s wreaths have to offer me, you might ask?  We offer Traditionally design wreaths and Contemporary designed wreaths.  With over 6 dozen deigns, I can guarantee you that there will be something you fall in love with.  We have different sized wreaths, too.  Our small 18” Cabin Plaid Wreath http://www.jenswreaths.com/shop/christmas-wreaths/Small-18-Inch-Wreaths/Cabin-Plaid-Wreath-18-inch-christmas-wreath/ is great for apartments or dorm rooms.  Anywhere where space is limited or if you’re on a tight budget this is a great option.  Our most popular size & design is our 24” Jen’s Traditional http://www.jenswreaths.com/shop/christmas-wreaths/24-inch-wreaths/.  This is reasonably priced and it fits well on most doors.  Finally check out our collection of Large Christmas Wreaths. You’ll find wreaths that fit barns, large house, churches, and commercial buildings.  All the way up to 48” diameter, you’ll find sizes to fit your needs.

Finally, you just can’t beat a real, fragrant wreath.  Our wreaths are made fresh and our balsam is picked right here in the North Woods of Minnesota.  We pick our limbs sustainably and keep future generations in the forefront of our minds when harvesting.  I realize these wreaths don’t last from year to year.  However, if you buy a fresh Christmas wreath and try it, I guarantee you’ll never go back to those fake, plastic ones. 

Click on over and I know you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Jen 

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I already have my eye on a super cute wreath that I'm 95% sure I'm getting for Christmas. I hope you are all just as excited!

*Winner will be announced on this page one December 1st and contacted through email

100 Followers Giveaway!! // CLOSED

 I'm on my second week of school already and it's going great! I love all my classes and my professors this year, I got super lucky. My one pop culture professor makes coffee for everyone every class and talks like he's on crack, he's very interesting. Blog posts might be a little scarce for a while, with me getting back into doing homework, so bare with me! Other than school, everything in life is fantastic right now!

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And it's even more fantastic for you wonderful people, because today I am having my first ever giveaway!! I reached 100 followers the other day and I couldn't have been more excited. IT makes me so happy knowing that you guys enjoy what I have to write, so this giveaway is my thanks to you fabulous and beautiful people!!

Here's whats up for grabs:

Three stackable rings that are perfect for fall. I love the color combo and you can wear them all together or even by themselves! I also have a pair of pretty purple dangly earrings that are very hard for me to give up, because I love them so much!

Here's how to win:

Be a follower of Kelly Elizabeth via GFC

That's it! I know, easy! 

This giveaway is for my followers and I want you to know how thankful I am for you. 

Just comment below telling me you're a follower (comment only once please). If your email isn't on your profile, write that too.

The giveaway will end at the end of the month!