objects of my affection [and a discount code]

throwing a swanky shindig can be quite costly but if you invest on a few basic necessity, they will last you a lifetime and you will use them over and over, year after year. i am guilty myself ~ i spend a fortune over platters, cake stands, silverware etc. and i love adding pieces to my collection over time. 

here are a few objects of my affection : 

a fireengine red stand mixer will be a standout on your kitchen countertop

 this stainless steel cake stand is perfect for a mod contemporary party at home

 i have been eyeing this copper chafing dish for awhile now. it lends a rustic charm to the buffet table! 

this sterling silver cup is a sweet token for a special newborn baby

this tea warmer server set is lovely for an afternoon tea party with the ladies!

and lastly, a great addition to your dessert table, this 3-tier silver dessert server gives that added height and impact that will surely impress your guests! 

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luckily for S::C::F readers, the folks at OVERSTOCK.com  

is offering a 10 % discount code to use on their site.

DISCOUNT CODE : 121745 (excluding movies, books and electronics). 

This discount code never expires, however, it can only be used once per email address.

and 

FREE SHIPPING CODE : 202234 (free shipping code for electronics only) 

[All the ideas and opinions expressed are my own. No monetary compensation was received for doing this post, however, I was provided with a discount code]

winners! [blog giveaway]

happy 2011 everyone! 

congratulations to our JONATHAN ADLER gifts winners! 

# 1 winner DANIELLE (comment # 4)

# 2 winner GABBY ( comment # 9)

thank you all for joining! have a great week ahead! 

new year blog giveaway!

 i would like to take this time to thank each and everyone who stop by and visit my blog. it has been an absolute blast to read all your comments and all your equally amazing blogs. i have been humbled by your presence here and i strive to keep this blog continously fun and inspiring packed with beautiful pictures, more fun party ideas, tips, giveaways, home projects and more lovely things that keep life invigorating!

 so to end the year, this blog will giveaway TWO sets of JONATHAN ADLER goodies! (International readers may join!)

# 1 gift J. ADLER tumblers (set of 6) and a set of sticky notes for WINNER # 1

# 2 gift J. ADLER set of colorful pencils and notecards with envelopes for WINNER # 2

TWO winners will be drawn via random.org to win one each giveaway prize. simply, leave a comment here (dont forget your email address - for non-blogger readers) and let me know what is your no. 1 resolution for 2011!

for additional entries (4 additional comments) :

i'll be honored
a) if you follow my blog via blogger/google
b) if you'd also "LIKE" us in facebook
c) if you'd also "FOLLOW" me in twitter
d) if you'd spread the love and share this giveaway via FB or twitter, i'd be delighted!

thank you all in advance for joining!

winners will be announced on monday, january 3rd 2011!
good luck and may you all have a fantastic new year's eve celebration!

**this giveaway has ended**

my christmas loot

i hope you all had a great time with your loved ones and friends this past holiday break. our's was full of fun, food, laughter and yes, tons of gifts!

i am so lucky to have generous groovy family and friends and all my christmas presents rocks! guys, you know who you are and i thank you so much! we sure had a fabulous time sharing good tidings and joy and i am now excited for the new year to come and what it holds for us! 

sweet treats collection [print! by design editor]

i first admired this collection when it was featured in amy atlas a few weeks ago and i was smitten!

talented designer catherine of design editor recently opened her etsy store, print! by design editor. this collection includes a JOY banner, cupcake wrappers and toppers, favor wrappers, party circles and icons, labels and full sheet designs to complete all your party needs. lucky me, i hopped on to one of my favorite design blogs emily a. clark last week and found that she was having a blog giveaway and i won! yay!

this friday my little guy's class is having their christmas party and i'm planning to debut it there!

thanks catherine!
 

{all photos by print! design editor}

we have a winner! [blog banner design]

congratulations to abby (comment # 10), of Abby and Her boys for winning our pretty lovely design blog header/banner giveaway!!!

thank you all for joining! till next time!



pretty lovely design giveaway

i am in love with my blog's new design revision and i have shalon of pretty lovely design to thank for all the pretty things in place here. i have been staring at it as soon as its been installed and i think i singlehandedly increased my page views alone! lol. seriously, she is great to work with and i couldnt be more happier with the new design. she captured the look and feel of what i was going for in just a few initial questions. i love the subtlety and softness of the colors and graphics and i am just smitten by it!

well to share my joy, i am thrilled to announce that shalon is so generous and kind to sponsor this next giveaway to all S::C::F readers. we will be giving away a free blog header makeover (note : shalon does not do illustrations) or a gift certificate towards her etsy shop, paper me pretty. a giveaway value worth $ 35! 

 here are the following 3 easy ways to join : 

1) be a follower of S::C::F and leave a comment that you are

2)  visit the pretty lovely design facebook page and "LIKE" it. come back here and leave a comment that you did so

3) visit shalon's etsy shop and add it to your favorite esty shops. again, come back here and leave a comment that you did

that simple! so, if your blog is in dire need of sprucing or if you're needing a new logo design for branding ~ this is your chance to avail these services for free!

 

a winner will be picked via random.org on sunday midnight nov. 7th. after verification, a winner will be announced monday nov. 8th. good luck everyone and thank you for joining!


***AS OF NOV 8, THIS GIVEAWAY IS ALREADY CLOSED! thank you everyone for joining!***

give-away time [$35 gift certificate]

to celebrate our new facebook page, the fine folks of CSN stores (thank you CSN!) are giving away a $ 35 gift certificate to one lucky S::C::F reader to enjoy in their over 200 online stores where you can find everything from nesting tables to baby gear to home decor and even fine fitness equipments!

this $ 35 gift certificate can also be used in the following online stores cookware.com, allmodern.com or luxebycsn.com. i am so excited to give this away especially that the holiday season is upon us, i can use this gift certificate myself!

OK, here are a couple of ways to enter the contest :

1) since it is to celebrate our new facebook page, go ahead and click "LIKE" in facebook and leave a comment back here stating that you did so. pls dont forget to leave your name and email address in your comment

2) be a "follower" of S::C::F by clicking the "FOLLOW" badge to the bottom right side of this blog and leave a comment that you did. again, dont forget to leave your name and email address

the contest will end thursday 11:59 pm central time oct. 21. the winner will be picked via random.org and will be announced friday, oct 22. this give-away is open to US and Canada residents only.

good luck everyone and thank you once again for ALL your support!

*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*

french macarons [giveaway]

{photo by susan}

my friend susan of greeneyed susan macarons is giving away a box of chocolate brownie macarons (yum!) to a lucky reader. you get a chance to win by simply following her blog and "liking" her in facebook!

visit her site and blog now!

happy monday everyone!

congratulations! [swanky swag winner]

congratulations Paula of JC's Loft for winning our EgoVertoPaper halloween give-away!

we wll contact you shortly and pls. email us your address back so we can mail the prize to you!

thank you everyone for joining! thank you for the blog love! till next time!

Swanky SWAG [free Halloween give-away]

Its officially Halloween season and we are all excited (I finally got my son his costume and we are all set!) and with that said, we are having our first ever give-away in collaboration with EgoVertoPaper, an etsy shop specializing in handcrafted party papergoods and cake decorations. Thank you so much Mary!

One lucky winner will receive a dozen adorable monster cake toppers ( love the goggly eyes!) and a "happy haunting" banner - all lovingly created by Mary of EgoVertoPaper. Perfect for your upcoming Halloween party or a monster-themed birthday party for your little one!!!

Here are more than one ways to enter the contest (note : international readers may join!)

1) be a follower of my blog (click that FOLLOW gadget on the right side of this blog) and enter a comment when you do so (for anonymous readers, pls leave your email address in your comment)

2) check out EgoVertoPaper's etsy shop and add her shop as your favorite (if you don't have an etsy account, it's easy and free to set-up) and come back here and leave a comment that you did

3) check out EgoVertoPaper's etsy shop again and add any items in her shop as a favorite in your etsy account then come back here and leave a comment again

You have until Tuesday, Sept. 28 to join and a winner will be picked (via random.org) on Tues midnight and will be announced Wednesday Sept. 29. Once again, thank you for supporting this little blog and I hope that we will continue to be a part of your daily blog reads!

{prize photos are by EgoVertoPaper}

stay tuned for a give-away! [sneak peek]

i am so excited to debut a first ever give-away in my little blog and i am so grateful for mary of EgoVertoPaper for sponsoring this fantastic give-away!

note that mary did an awesome job creating the cupcake toppers, stickers/labels and name banner for my son's 3rd birthday last may. she has been very busy at her etsy shop and i am so thankful that she had extended her generosity and i cant wait to share this with you!

IMPORTANT NOTE :

this give-away is open not only to US and Canada residents but also including our international readers too! woohoo!

so stay tuned for more details!