Etsy Extravaganza Giveaway – Day 3

Today, I have partnered up with allisonostertag to giveaway an 8x10 photo, 5x7 card and magnet of the magnificent Love Park in Philadelphia that Allison captured. You can also choose which angle you would prefer the photo from. I thought this would be the perfect image to giveaway for Valentine’s Day! Allison takes gorgeous photos around the city and of nature. Some of her work also goes to a good cause, as a donation of $5 is made to the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge each time you buy any animal or refuge photograph.



The next item offered up is a 10oz Sugar Shaker Pure Soy Candle in the scent of your choice from Flower Child 417. Kelly has many scents to choose from and Angel Kisses sounds like something that would smell delightful. The cutest part of this candle is that it’s in a real sugar shaker and can actually be used for sugar or other spices once the candle has finished burning. Kelly also makes pretty wreaths and homemade potpourri.



All giveaways featured this week will be open to U.S. Residents only and will be open for one week from the date of the post. All winners will be announced on my blog and will have 24 hours to contact me with their information.

To enter:
1. This one is Mandatory: Please visit the Etsy shops above and comment on this post with something you like from each shop – 1 entry
2. If you’re already a follower of my blog or become a follower – 1 entry
3. Post about this giveaway or link to it on your blog – 2 entries
4. Sent a Twitter update about this giveaway @ChicnPink and let me know – 1 entry

That gives you 5 possible chances to win each giveaway this week! Good luck :)

Etsy Extravaganza Giveaway – Day 2

Today, I have partnered up with Oh Louise! to giveaway a Set of 12 Damask Personalized Cards. This is one of her best sellers! The Damask pattern is lovely and you can customize the color and font of the cards to your liking. You can also personalize with your name, monogram, initials or even Sorority. Stationary is something that I have grown to love, especially since I have started blogging. Giving and receiving handwritten notes is something special and who doesn’t like to get something cheerful in the mail?



The next item offered up is a Zebra Print Covered Monogram Koozie from Unique and Embellished Creations. Koozies are such a fun way to personalize your beverage and show your personality. This one has flair and I love it. Wendy has all sorts of goodies in her shop from Monogrammed Tote Bags to ID Badge Holders.



All giveaways featured this week will be open to U.S. Residents only and will be open for one week from the date of the post. All winners will be announced on my blog and will have 24 hours to contact me with their information.

To enter:
1. This one is Mandatory: Please visit the Etsy shops above and comment on this post with something you like from each shop – 1 entry
2. If you’re already a follower of my blog or become a follower – 1 entry
3. Post about this giveaway or link to it on your blog – 2 entries
4. Sent a Twitter update about this giveaway @ChicnPink and let me know – 1 entry

That gives you 5 possible chances to win each giveaway this week! Good luck :)

Etsy Extravaganza Giveaway – Day 1

First, I want to say that I’m so excited to be partnering up with these fantastic Etsy shops for this week of giveaways. It was a lot of fun to put all of these together, so I’m really excited to share them with you!

The first item offered up is a 2oz Body Butter and 2oz Body Mist in a fragrance of the winner’s choice from Elli Bath Body Beauty. They have so many scents to choose from, even some that are Twilight inspired! Pink Sugar would be my top pick. The body butter is loaded with luxurious Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, and other luscious extracts and oils. The Sparkling Hair & Body Mist formula releases moisturizing Aloe Vera and leaves your hair & skin wrapped in a sensual softness and kissed with alluring fragrance. This is the perfect set to pamper yourself with!



The next item offered up is an 8x10 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Watercolor Print from Laura Trevey. I have always admired this shop and adore all of her prints. The colors are so vibrant and pretty. The Crab has been a favorite of mine, as well as the Girls Night Out print. Her prices are so reasonable and her work is featured in many places in Richmond, VA. This is a great chance to win one of her pieces of art to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.



All giveaways featured this week will be open to U.S. Residents only and will be open for one week from the date of the post. All winners will be announced on my blog and will have 24 hours to contact me with their information.

To enter:
1. This one is Mandatory: Please enter the Etsy shops above and comment on this post with something you like from each shop – 1 entry
2. If you’re already a follower of my blog or become a follower – 1 entry
3. Post about this giveaway or link to it on your blog – 2 entries
4. Sent a Twitter update about this giveaway @ChicnPink and let me know – 1 entry

That gives you 5 possible chances to win each giveaway this week! Good luck :)

Weekend recap

This weekend can be summed up in one word…SNOW! We got 25 inches and it is still a mess around here. We started to dig out last night, but our main driveway and secondary roads are still in bad shape. We haven’t left the house since Friday when we were able to sneak in a quick Target and Blockbuster trip before the storm hit.


My car is under there somewhere


Measurement outside our back door


Some of the snow that drifted was about 5-6 feet high

The weekend has been filled with lots of cooking, catching up on shows, shoveling and the Super Bowl. This afternoon I made cake balls for Valentine’s Day and that has really been it. Skating was obviously cancelled yesterday, but 3 hours of shoveling was quite the workout.


Pink white chocolate red velvet cake balls


Milk chocolate red velvet cake balls

Stay tuned this week for my “Etsy Extravaganza”. I have partnered up with some great Etsy shops and will be doing a different giveaway each day this week. Make sure to come back and enter!

Night with the ladies

I feel like I haven’t spent anytime with my girlfriends in forever. It was long overdue. Last night I had the opportunity to meet up with the ladies at one of my favorite restaurants in the city, Jones.


Krystie, me, Melissa, Deidre

This place has some of the best food and it’s basically all classy comfort food. You can order things like baked mac ‘n cheese as an appetizer (we got this), entrees like “Thanksgiving Dinner” complete with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and gravy and desserts like Dunkin Hines Chocolate Layer Cake served with a glass of cold milk. I went with the classic Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. It is like no other grilled cheese/tomato soup combo that I’ve ever had. They also have a fantastic brunch during the weekend and the restaurant is styled like something out of the Brady house and has such a cozy feel to it.


Grilled cheese and tomato soup

It was great to catch up with the ladies and see what everyone has been up to. Our friend Krystie is pregnant and due in May and Deidre recently got engaged and has been planning her wedding. I remember when Melissa and I were engaged and they were so happy for us. It’s great to see that we all support each other and I’m lucky to have such wonderful friends.


Jones


I love the retro phot they have in the bar area

Thursday tidbits

I bought The Shred at Target on Monday and did it on Tuesday night for the first time. Jillian is no joke. I cannot imagine what Levels 2 and 3 will be like.

Gwen knows that I’ve been getting back into working out and just trying to be healthier. She sent me this sweet surprise in the mail with a card saying how I could use this for my gym stuff (keys, phone, etc.). It is perfect!



I saw on the news that Snooki from Jersey Shore got a makeover for a photo shoot. She looks so different.



We may be getting punched with another massive snowstorm over the weekend. I can’t take anymore!

2 Cents Tuesday – The Bachelor recap

In my opinion there were no surprises on last night’s episode of The Bachelor. It was the same old Ali and Vienna drama mixed with some awkward moments. I felt especially uncomfortable when Vienna took it upon herself to show up in Jake’s room at the castle. It also put Gia in an uncomfortable spot (Gia looked gorgeous on last night’s episode). Tenley actually got on my nerves a little bit this week. She was almost too bubbly, if that makes sense.


Battle of the blondes


2 on 1 dates...always uncomfortable

On Jake and Corrie’s date, there didn’t seem to be a spark, so I think he made the right decision in sending her home. When they were in the park and rowing around the pond, it felt so forced. I did feel bad that she put herself out there like that later on the date, only to be sent home. I guess that’s the risk you take going on a reality dating show.


Bye Corrie

On another note, my good friend Gwen is having a sale over on her blog. There are lots of fabulous handbags if you’re interested!