Girl In Gear Studio Giveaway

It’s giveaway time!  This giveaway is special to me because it involves Girl In Gear Studio. Earlier this year, the lovely and talented Stacie from Girl In Gear Studio offered Small Burst’s first giveaway so I’m happy to have her here again.


Today Girl In Gear Studio is offering one super fabulous 2011 sustainable desk calendar to one lucky reader. The desk calendar is not only beautiful but they’re plantable.  They’re printed on wild flower seed-embedded paper. You can plant each sheet in a pot or garden. Genius, right? Comes with a display easel and is packaged in a kraft envelope with gift tag. Just in time for Christmas gifts and for the New Year.
Not only is Girl In Gear Studio offering this giveaway but a 20% discount to SB readers too trhrough December 31st.  Enter the code SMALLBURST at check out. Did I mention shipping is free!  Didn’t I tell you Stacie was fabulous?


Here are some calendar features:

*Includes major holidays and a place to write your own important dates

*Includes a compostable recycled display easel that can be composted or repurposed to display 5×7 photos at the end of the year

*Easel dimensions: 7-3/4″ x 8-1/2″ (19.7 cm x 21.6 cm)

*Calendar dimensions: 5-1/2″ x 7-1/2″ (14 cm x 19 cm)

Here’s how you enter:

GOOD LUCK!

***Please note, entries must be submitted by Friday, December 17th, not Wednesday. I clearly didn’t have enough coffee this morning:)*****

Cold Hands Warm Heart

I love getting packages in the mail and this is why me + online shopping = . When I read about the Cold Hands Warm Heart event by Much Love, Illy and Sandy A La Mode it was a no brainer to sign up.  Such a fun idea- pair up with a fellow blogger and exchange packages containing a pair of gloves and other goodies.  I was paired up with Christina.  Check her blog out. She’s one active lady who lives in Florida where’s she’s getting ready to wed her true love. I think I’m in love with her cute pup, Lily. That dog is super cute!


So my package from Christina arrived and I was so excited to get the box open.  It came just in time for the chill we’re experiencing here.  I will be wearing these super adorable gloves Christina has picked out for me as I drink the delicious hot cocoa also included in the package. I love hot cocoa!! Speaking of chocolate, I also received some Christmas peeps.  I’m actually eating the tree shaped one right now. I couldn’t help myself. One last item-a gorgeous ornament to adorn our tree.  Thank you ever so Christina for making me feel as giddy as a 4 year old on Christmas morning.


To see more Cold Hands Warm Heart packages click here.

Missing Blog Header :(

Hello everyone.  Hope you’re all well this fine November day.  I apologize for the missing blog header.  This is currently being fixed and the burst we all know and love will reappear shortly.  So stay tuned-there’s some great news and a super giveaway just in time for Christmas.

Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Swap

Sandy A La Mode and Much Love Illy are hosting Cold Hands, Warm Hearts Swap.  These two ladies are so creative and when 2 great bloggy minds such as these collide, you know something awesome is going to happen. The concept is pretty simple, sign up and you’ll be paired up with someone which you will exchange a pair of gloves and other goodies with.  Who doesn’t love looking forward to a lovely package?  This is why I’ve already signed up. Visit Sandy A La Mode for details! Hurry, they’re capping the swap at 100 and signups are only through November 11th!

This was brought to you by the letter N

Yes, the letter N as in Baby Boy N and Baby Girl N. I had the opportunity to take photos of these lovelies. Too much cuteness and gorgeousness in one photo shoot makes ones’ heart melt. Seriously, I squealed after each click. New things going on at Small Burst and my photography exploration. Will have to share the details with you all SOON. Meanwhile, enjoy the adorableness. That even a word?

Es and Es Winner

Congratulations Allyn! She’s the winner of the Es and Es $30 on-line gift certificate. Check out Ally’s blog, All Things Ami.  She’s got a super blog-food, photography, family and everything in between. Woo-hoo!  So many cute things to chose from at Es and Es.  Thanks to all who participated and a big huge thanks to Mallory for this wonderful giveaway.

Jadeite

I’ve been obsessing over  jadeite kitchenware for years and have always wanted to collect them. But here’s the thing, collect meaning I have to stumble upon them while I’m at a garage or estate sale where the price is so low I have no choice other than to take out my change to purchase it.  So a few years later all I have is one plate. Not much of a collection, huh? But, honestly when I’m at an antique store the frugal me just doesn’t want to pay $80 for a teensy bowl. Some jadeite kitchenware have been known to sell for thousands.   Hard to believe that in the 30s and 40s jadeite was so common they were sold at five and dime stores and at one point  were given away for free with cleaning products.

I’d love a display of jadeite in my kitchen so I am tempted to cheat and purchase reproductions like the ones pictured above.  Just as cute but not nearly as costly as the antiques. Do you have jadeite hidden in your cupboards? Best check your mother or grandmother’s kitchen for this great find.

A Golden Idea

I’m on a fall decorating kick as you can see.  I was thinking of decorating in all black and white for Halloween this year  but seeing these photos may just change my mind. I’m really digging on the golden pumpkins.  Are you?

*************UPDATE:  Visit Thrifty Fun for a  tutorial on how to paint your pumpkin gold or silver******************************

A Black and White Halloween

Now that I have kids, I always decorate the house for Halloween. Nothing too elaborate and nothing too scary because I get spooked pretty easily; probably more than the kids. LOL.  This year I’m decorating my house in black and white. I was inspired by these photos.  I love how there’s nothing morose about these spaces yet they’re screaming Halloween.  How do you decorate your home for Halloween?

Fall Into Fashion Photos

OK everyone, here are some photos of the Fall Into Fashion Fashion Show hosted by Tammy and Anita of  Bella Mia Weddings and Events, an up and coming event planning company here in the DC Metro area. Check out their blog where there’s a shout out to all the awesome people involved including little ol’ me.   Sorry this post is picture heavy but please indulge me.   I had so much fun with not only the shoot but with everyone involved. Seriously, everyone was just lovely.

White House|Black Market Models

The band, Pollock. Loved them!

Henna by AK Henna Designs

Cute childrens clothing by 3 Little Birds Stitch Co., an etsy shop

My Papuchi heirloom rag dolls

Semillas-Accessories from NatureThe emcees, Markette and Vanessa of DC on Heels