An Old-Fashioned Tradition...and a Giveaway!

It's late October and, like me, some of you are beginning to think about your Christmas cards.

I love receiving old fashion style (aka non-virtual) holiday cards from family and friends.  
I have a few that still include a letter sharing all that has happened in their family during the past year.

There are lots of ways to display those tangible tokens of love and friendship.
I've created a Pinterest board here if you need a few ideas.

It's such a sweet tradition that, so far, hasn't totally been absorbed into the virtual world.  Hey, I'm all about the convenience of online but sometimes old-fashion ways are refreshing.

That's why I'm partnering with minted.com to bring you a $50 giveaway to use on their website.  The ease of online ordering and the beauty of a special, personalized holiday cards to mail to family and friends.

Now these aren't just your ordinary holiday cards.  Minted is known for its high-quality paper and printing. Minted’s Signature paper is thick and luxurious with a creamy cotton texture, and has been optimized for photo printing. You can also choose 100% recycled paper, Pearlescent paper which adds a subtle shimmer, DoubleThick paper or even TripleThick paper. Minted also offers 9 unique die-cut shapes. A variety of backer options allow you to add additional photos, text, and customization options to your holiday card.

Need a little more information about minted.com?  Let me share with you just how special they are!

About Minted: 

We believe that great design lives and thrives in the hands of independent artists that people do not have access to through traditional retailers. Minted uses technology to allow consumers to discover great creative talent, making Minted a place where artists can learn, gain exposure, and build their businesses. Minted is a design marketplace. We source creative content from a global community of independent artists, then sell the best content in the form of art, home décor, and stationery, directly to consumers. An early pioneer of crowdsourcing, Minted has held art and design challenges monthly since April 2008. Challenges are open for both submission and voting, the 'crowd' curates Minted's product selection by rating products, and Minted utilizes analytics to evaluate votes.

Now, who's ready for a giveaway!?

To enter the contest for the $50 giveaway, simply visit minted.com and then comment below with the holiday card you'd love to send this year!

The winner will be notified via email with their $50 coupon code.


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Country Living Fair in Nashville and a Giveaway!

Are ya'll ready for this??!!  Country Living Fair is coming to the Nashville area this month!  

Have you ever been to one of the Country Living Fairs?  They hold several across the country from spring through fall.  For the past two years, I've attended the one in Atlanta.  I can tell you from personal experience...THEY'RE AMAZING!!

Nashville's Country Living Fair will feature special guest Mike Wolfe of History Channel's American Pickers.  He's also a best-selling author and the creator/owner of Antique Archaeology. 

Along with Mike Wolfe, you'll find Cari Cucksey of HGTV's Cash & Cari.  Cari will have her own shop set up at the fair.  You can talk with her, see some of her great repurposed items, as well as purchase some for yourself.  She even has her own line of paint!

Ok, so enough telling you about the great things you'll find there...let's get to the important stuff.  Who'd like to win a pair of tickets?!  Thanks for Country Living, one of my readers will win a pair to the Nashville fair April 24-26!

Here's how:  

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Good Luck!!  I hope to see you at the Nashville Country Living Fair!!

God bless!
Angie

Viola Gold - A Style Revival Steeped in History and A Giveaway

Viola Gold Pocket Squares

Do you know the history of the pocket square?  It actually goes all the way back to ancient times, up through the late 1700's when, it is said, Marie Antoinette convinced her husband, Louis XVI, to command that all handkerchiefs be 16 x 16 inch square.  Carried by true gentlemen, they were the symbol of wealth and class.

However, let's skip ahead a little to when they were actually used more for fashion not hygiene.  The early years of the 20th century found style savvy gentlemen wearing pocket squares with sleek suits and hats.  Its popularity remained over the next three decades before its use began to wane...until now.  The pocket square is, once again, becoming the icon of style for the gentleman. The hit show, Mad Men, may have something to do with reviving the pocket square.

Here in the South, my friends, Kristen and Travis, of Viola Gold, are helping reintroduce this throwback trend.  Named for Travis' tiny hometown of Viola, Tennessee, the company began in March of this year and has been a big hit with the 20-somethings on up.

Viola Gold offers pocket squares made from high quality cotton and linen as well some that are repurposed from old shirts of great quality and design.

Pocket squares are not only rich in history, they are stylish and versatile.  Wear them with suits as well as more casual attire.  From the board room to the Saturday afternoon tailgating party.

And, ladies, they're not just for the men.  The Viola Gold pocket square is for us too!  Check out this stylish look!

I know.  These are great!  AND, as a thank you to my wonderful readers, I'll be giving away one pocket square of your choice!  Check out their website ViolaGold.com  Then, enter below for your chance to win!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!
Angie


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A Giveaway to the Atlanta Home Show

Who loves something for free??  Me!  Who loves anything and everything to do with homes??  Me!  Well, this weekend is the Atlanta Home Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The 36th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show

March 21-23

Cobb Galleria Centre 

Special appearance Saturday by Ahmed Hassan of HGTV's Yard Crashers!  Yeah, how cool is that?!  I always hoped to run in to him in our home improvement store.  I've got a BIG yard that needs BIG help!  

The Atlanta Home Show is being sponsored in part by Hometalk!  Be sure to check them out for tons of great home decorating, gardening, building ideas, and more!

Now, here's your chance to enter!!

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