Etsy Limelight Giveaway: The Lily Pond

It's time to put another Etsy shop in the Limelight. I love finding undiscovered shops (sometimes with your help) and introducing them to my readers. It has been a lot of fun getting to know the creative minds behind all of these incredible Etsy stores.

I would like to introduce you to The Lily Pond Boutique!

Let's learn a little about the owner of this adorable shop straight from her:


What inspired you to open your shop?

I'm a stay at home mom of twin girls (age 2), and love to dress them up. I decided to try making hair bows, and soon discovered that I have a great time doing it. Collecting ribbons and dreaming up ideas for new designs has become a bit of an addiction.


What kind of things do you like to do for fun when you aren't creating for your shop?
Family is very important, I love playing outdoors with my girls. Some other hobbies include: reading, baking, and making hand-stamped cards. Some of my spare time is also spent volunteering at my local church, my family hosts a small group in our home.

What is your favorite item in your store?
I'm really into korker bows. I think they look so cute in girlie pigtails, and can be made in many different variations.

What are you giving away?
I am giving away a set of mini korkers (2 1/2") on alligator clips. This stylish korker set gets it's name from the corkscrew ribbon that make up the bow. This set features four colors and are set on an alligator clip, the ribbon is treated to prevent fraying.



How to enter:

It's easy- all you have to do is leave a comment letting me know your favorite little hair accessory from The Lily Pond!

If you are ALREADY a follower then leave a separate comment letting me know that you follow this blog and you will receive an additional entry.

The giveaway will end this Thursday, April 8 at 6pm PST. The winner will be announced on Friday. Be sure to come back to check if you are the lucky winner.

We have a WINNER!

I am so excited that Random.org chose lucky #7 as the winner of the incredible gift bag from Suit Your Fancy!

KATY...YOU ARE THE LUCKY WINNER!! :o)

Take a look at all that you just won!!



I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous!

Thank you all for your participation and a HUGE thank you to Suit Your Fancy for your generous giveaway. Be sure to go check out the shop. This is one talented lady!

Have a great weekend! We will be traveling this weekend so we're excited to take in some spring sunshine!

Etsy Limelight Giveaway: Suit Your Fancy

It's time to put another store in the Etsy Limelight!

Let me introduce you to Suit Your Fancy



This adorable shop has quite a variety of items. From baby quilts to headbands to stuffed owls, this is definitely a fun shop to scroll through.

Let's learn a little more about the creative mind behind this shop straight from her:

1. What inspired you to start your shop?
I guess I finally got up enough courage to try it. It's a bit scary opening up a shop, online or one on main street...but I've always wanted to try-so here I am! :)



2. What is your favorite item in your shop?
I LOVE the little stuffed owls...super cute & huggable.




3. What kind of things do you like to do for fun when you aren't creating for your shop?
Reading is a forgotten pleasure in my home. With four kids ranging from 18 months to 9 years a quiet moment & down time to read a good book is my ULTIMATE treat.



Giveaway Details:

Suit Your Fancy is giving away an INCREDIBLE gift set consisting of a "smattering" of things offered in the store. It's a $50.00 value and contains a canvas tote (to hold everything but the owl), a stuffed scarf owl, premade accordian-style scrapbook, four coaster cards Spring-themed, a pencil (of course), a traditional sized notebook and three mini notebooks (keep one or two and then share the love), two crocheted flower barrettes and a no-slip head band decorated with a crocheted flower!



One lucky winner will get ALL of these awesome items!!

How to Enter:

For your very first entry (required) scroll through Suit Your Fancy and let me know what your favorite item is in a comment.

For a second entry become a follower of this blog or let me know that you already are following. Leave a separate comment letting me know.

For a third entry, blog about this giveaway and post the link in a separate comment.

For a final fourth entry, tweet about this giveaway and post the link here in a separate comment.

This giveaway will end on Thursday, March 25th at 6pm PST and a winner will be announced the following day. Be sure to check back on Friday to see if you are the lucky winner!

Winner!

We have a winner!

Random.org chose comment #2 as the winner!

Congratulations to Hope!!

You are the winner of an adorable heart ornament hand painted by Harriet.



Thank you for all who participated! Please check out Harriet Damave for some incredible stuff.

Have a wonderful weekend. :o)

Winner!

Congratulations to MARCI (comment #20)!!

Random.org chose you as the winner of these awesome cards!



Thank you to all who participated in this giveaway! A BIG thank you to Jen for sharing her incredible talents with us. Check out her store here.

Marci, email me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com to claim your prize. :o)

Have a very happy weekend!

Something New

My new favorite thing in the Lillian Ray shop is this:


Golden Rose Headband

It's a one of kind headband and it took me a while to convince myself to post it. I was tempted to keep it for myself. :o)

Please don't forget to enter the giveaway from Blue Plume Studio below. Isn't her stuff incredible?

Happy Wednesday!

Etsy Limelight Giveaway- Blue Plume Studio

I hope you all had a great weekend. We have a fun week planned here with Lillian Ray.

Let's start it by putting a really awesome Etsy store in the Limelight!



Jen of Blue Plume Studio and I were friends in high school and it's so much fun to keep tabs on her Etsy store and website. She is not only an extrememly talented artist, but she is also such a sweet fun person! Let's get to know a little more about Jen straight from her!

1. What inspired you to start Blue Plume Studio?

As an artist for the majority of my life, I have always sought out opportunities to create, to salvage, and to bring beauty to items once forgotten. Whether designing murals, re-purposing materials, or creating an intimate painting, it is my aspiration to share the joy of art with everyone I can. I started Blue Plume Studio with the desire to offer anyone the opportunity to own a creation in which they find memories, peace, or joy. In fact, I named the studio after my own fond memories at the Los Angeles Arboretum as I created art surrounded by the wild Peacocks roaming the grounds.


2. What is your favorite item in the shop?

I am excited about my new Audubon line. These original paintings, prints, and stationary pieces are wonderful not only because they are representations of fun whimsical birds, but also because of the cause: a portion of my sales goes directly to help wildlife in need through the Audubon Society of Portland, OR. These mixed media paintings are comprised of chalk, crayon, acrylic paint and vintage book pages.


3. What kinds of things do you like to do for fun?

I am an avid animal lover. If I am not painting or creating art, then my husband and I are spending time with our two beloved rescue dogs, Toto and Foxy. Toto is a Dachshund- Terrier mix and Foxy is a Cairn- Patterdale Terrier mix. We spend much of the time jogging, going to the dog park, and exploring our new city, Portland, OR.



Jen is generously giving away a sampler set of 12 Audubon stationary cards (worth $30) from her latest painting series. These are INCREDIBLE! This gives the winner the chance to have a great variety of Jen's art for their own use or to share with friends and family!

How to win (each entry needs to be left as a separate comment):

1.Go to Blue Plume Studio and let me know what your favorite item is. Leave it in a comment.

2.Become a follower of my blog and let me know that you did (or already are).

3.Blog and or Tweet about this incredibly talented artist and link the giveaway for one entry each. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

That's 4 possible entries!

This giveaway will end on Thursday, February 25th at 5pm PST. The winner will be announced on Friday and will have until Monday to claim their prize. Be sure to check back to see if you are the winner!

Do you know of a new(ish) or undiscovered store that should be put in the Etsy Limelight? Email me at lillianraydesigns at gmail dot com. :o)

Another Giveaway- Music to my ears!

I have a sweet friend {Mary} who has a passion for music. We have known each other since junior high!

and since I don't want to try to dig out my junior high photos...one from high school will have to do-



Now-


She loves finding talented unknown artists and letting other people know about them.

That's the goal of a blog that she started last year {Mary's Monday Musicology}. She writes all about the new artists and posts their music on her blog for you to enjoy. I have found some of my new favorites from her blog and I am SO proud of her!

Mary and I have teamed up to bring you ANOTHER giveaway!

So, my dear blog readers and music lovers- head over to Mary's blog and check it out. You will get a new dose of music once a week and you are sure to find something that you like.

It's another way to celebrate LR's birthday...another chance to WIN something from the NEW LRLuxe shop...and a way to learn about some new music. You have nothing to lose!

Mary's giveaway is here.

Happy Tuesday, and don't forget to enter the first ever Lillian Ray Luxe giveaway here.

Happy Day!

Today is a happy day.


Wrapped in Romance - White Cherry Blossoms by Shaded Memories

First, it's FRIDAY!

Second, we have a giveaway winner.

Third, I get to tell you a little bit about what is happening next week.

For the giveaway winner......

Random.org chose:

Jess from ArtsyCraftsy

Please email me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com to claim your prize! You have until Monday until a new winner will be chosen. Congratulations!!

Thank you to all who participated. :o)

Do you like giveaways and celebrations? Well, I LOVE them- that's why there is going to be a special giveaway celebrating something next week. So be sure to check back on Monday to see what fun things will be happening all next week. I'm EXCITED!!

Enjoy this lovely weekend and I will see you back here on MONDAY! :o)

Etsy Limelight Giveaway: Honey Pie Design

Happy Monday!

Let's start this week with another Etsy Limelight Giveaway.

What is Etsy Limelight? It's a way for you to find incredible new stores on Etsy.

I would love to introduce you to


I fell in love with this shop before it made sales last year and I am excited to finally put in it the limelight this week.

Lana is the creative mind behind this store. Here is a little bit about Lana straight from her!

I live in Manhattan with my husband and 1 year old daughter. I am a graphic designer, a crafter and a stay at home mom. I love going to the park with my daughter. It makes her really happy. I enjoy reading a pile of magazines while having a coffee at Barnes and Noble. (A few of my favorites are Dwell, How, Martha Stewart, America's Test Kitchen and I love Donna Hay) During the summer I can go to the beach everyday if I could. I love going to my mothers house and sewing with her. She always teaches me something new.


Monogram Custom Pillow
I love making things. My entire life I have made gifts for friends and family. After my daughter was born I made her a little pillow with her name on it and loved it. I have always wanted to sell my work and I finally had the opportunity when I unexpectedly was laid off from my job. It was a blessing in disguise. I had just returned from my maternity leave and was back home raising my daughter. I finally made a plan for myself and started making pillows for Etsy.


Toi and Moi Pillow
I'm inspired by fonts. I am constantly browsing and shopping for new fonts. There are so many great fonts out there that will look great on a pillow!

My new favorite is my Pink Dot Pillow. It's so bright and fun, I just love touching it! My old favorite that got sold is the Bisou pillow which I want to make again.


Pink Dot Pillow

What can you win from this lovely shop? This ADORABLE pillow:



This sweet hot pink pillow would make a great addition to your living room through the month of February or would be a wonderful gift for someone you love.

Want to win it?

For one entry, visit Honey Pie Design and comment letting me know what your favorite item is.

It's that simple!

For additional entries (please leave a separate comment for each):

1. Become a follower of this blog (you will be seeing many more Etsy Limelight Features) or let me know that you are already a follower.
2. Tweet or write a post on your blog about this giveaway. Leave the link in a separate comment.

The giveaway ends this Thursday, January 21st at 5:00pm PST.

A winner will be announced on Friday morning. Check back to see if you are the lucky winner. You will have until Monday to claim your prize.

Have a wonderful week!

A Winner

Congratulations to
Kristen!


Random.org selected you as the winner of the headband of your choice from
Maggie Overby Studios!
Please contact me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com to claim your prize. You have until Monday, January 11th.

Thank you to all who participated and Maggie- thank you for sharing your creativity and generosity with us! Congratulations on your first sales and best of luck to you and your wonderful shop!

Be sure to check her shop out here.

A new giveaway is on the way so be sure to check back!

Have a very happy weekend!

Limelight Giveaway- Maggie Overby Studios

I am back- it's been a great holiday but I am excited to get back into the swing of things and I have some exciting things to share with all you Limelight and Lillian Ray fans out there. Stay tuned for some FUN!

Let's kick of this new year by putting another wonderful shop in the Limelight.

I am excited to introduce you to Maggie Overby Studios!!

Let's learn a little about Maggie straight from her...

As a native of New Orleans and a graduate of New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and LSU school of Architecture I claim Louisiana and all its uniqueness as my home. I lived in New Orleans for 18 years and Baton Rouge for 7 but as an Army wife the last 10 years have involved a lot of moving.



I started my career in Architecture but as my first child was born and the first move was on the horizon I knew I needed a change. I wanted to stay at home with my kids but have a little extra money coming in. I started off sewing for the new house(s) and then for other people’s houses, before you know it I’m making pillows, drapes, bedding, slipcovers, whatever is needed.



I was inspired by an entrepreneurial mom who runs a hand bag business from her home. I CAN DO THAT! At least I think I can, so here I am on Etsy giving it a try. The flowers started as decoration for the purses I was making and now they are taking on a life of their own embellishing head bands, pillows and who knows what else.



My favorite item I have listed right now is the Marie Antoinette Pillow. It has a appliqued female silhouette with flowers in her hair. This came out better than I imagined it.

Decorating my house has always been my hobby and since I move so often I always have a new palette. I also enjoy creating scrapbooks especially when we get a chance to scrap with the friend who inspired me to start. I enjoy being creative and love when I get to make something with my own hands that I can really be proud of.




Maggie has a lot to be proud of because her store has some incredible items! Here is my favorite pillow from her shop:



Here are the giveaway details:

Maggie is generously giving away one flower head band (your choice) to a lucky winner!!



It's simple to enter- just comment on this post telling me what your favorite item in Maggie's shop is. Check out her shop here.

For a second entry, leave a separate comment letting me know that you are a follower (either old or new!).

The giveaway ends at 5:00pm PST on Thursday, January 7th. A winner will be announced on Friday, January 8th. Come back on Friday to see if you are the winner. You will have until Monday to claim your prize before another winner is chosen.

Do you know a new(ish) store that should be put in the Etsy limelight? Email me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com and let me know!

Get ready for some more giveaways and a BIG celebration.

I am very excited about 2010!

A Winner

Before I announce the winner I am asking all my readers to take a look at the post below to learn how you can give back to a family in need this holiday season. Kate's story is a touching one so please take a look.

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Congratulations to
Mama Hen!



Random.org selected you as the winner of any set of cards from
The Pink 'Dillo!
Please contact me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com to claim your prize. You have until Monday, December 21st.

Thank you to all who participated and Angela- thank you for sharing your creativity and generosity with us! Congratulations on your first sales and best of luck to you and your adorable shop!

Be sure to check her shop out here.

A new giveaway is on the way so be sure to check back!

Happy weekend!

And please do not forget to check out the post below about a VERY special gift that you can give this holiday season!

Winner!

Congratulations to
Audrey!


Random.org selected you as the winner of this bag from My Vintage Blossom!

Please contact me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Thank you to all who participated and Maggie- thank you for sharing your creativity and generosity with us! I am excited to see what happens with your beautiful Etsy shop. I am loving the pieces that you are adding!

Be sure to check her shop out here.

...stay tuned for more of my favorite things and get ready for more Etsy Limelight giveaways! The next one is going to be great!

Happy weekend!

Etsy Limelight Giveaway- My Vintage Blossom

I am very excited to bring you our second Etsy Limelight giveaway!

I love purses- and just can't get enough.

Would you like to win this lovely bag? I would!


This gorgeous handmade tote (14.5in x 9in with a strap height of about 9in and one interior slit pocket) was made by Maggie of My Vintage Blossom. She used beautiful fabric from a local shop.

Let's learn more about Maggie (straight from her)...

I moved from New Hampshire to San Francisco in the spring of 2006. After several months, my old roommate from college moved down there too and we got an apartment together. She was in interior design, so she had begun making bags with great fabric samples she would get from work. It was on her sewing machine that I started making my own bags. My original company was in conjunction with hers, under Pepperdog East, but once I moved back to New Hampshire two years later, I reinvented my company as My Vintage Blossom. I decided to go with "My Vintage Blossom" because I constantly found myself so inspired by vintage styles, and although those styles may not be directly translated into the bags I make, the inspiration runs deep in my veins.


I am a highway engineer, so I spend most of my time in a cubicle performing roadway layout analysis, drainage calculations, and estimating. Sewing provides me with a creative outlet, which is crucial in balancing my life. I take a lot of pride in the way my bags are constructed (an eye for detail comes along with beng an engineer) and in the fabric I use. Everything I make has a little bit of myself in it.


I really love to sew, so I spend a lot of my time doing that. I love traveling, which we dont get the opportunity to do as much as I would like. I love watching funny movies and enjoying time with my family. I also LOVE fashion, so I spend a lot of my time going through various magazines (mostly Vogue and Instyle), cutting out my favorite items in the magazines.


My favorite item is the Ring around the Retro Clutch because it's such a fun, funky and unique piece. I love the combination of the bright pink with white, black and grey.

Maggie has graciously offered to give away this beauty:



Here is what you need to do to enter:


Visit her shop (notice that she is offering FREE shipping in the US and reduced international shipping through the holidays!!) and comment here letting me know what your favorite item is.

For an additional entry follow my blog and leave me a separate comment letting me know that you are a follower.

A winner will be selected at 12:00pm PST on Thursday, December 3rd. Check back to see if you are the lucky winner!

Know a new(ish) shop that should be put in the Limelight? Please email me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com

A Winner!!

Congratulations to

Hope!

Random.org selected you as the winner of the gift certificate to Lullaby Couture! I will contact you soon with more information.

Thank you to all who paricipated and Laura- thank you for sharing your creativity and generosity with us! I am excited to see what happens with your beautiful Etsy shop.

Be sure to check her shop out here.

...stay tuned for some holiday fun and get ready for more Etsy Limelight giveaways!

Happy weekend!

The First Etsy Limelight Giveaway

I am so excited to put our first store in the Etsy Limelight.

Moms- you may have to restrain yourselves from buying out this whole store.

Introducing...


Let's learn a little about the lovely woman behind these precious handmade items-

When did your passion for Lullaby Couture begin?

I decided to get into sewing only a little over a year ago (May 2008). I have always had a creative side, and wanted to do something to feed my creativity. I always loved to draw and do crafts as a child. On a whim I just decided to buy a sewing machine and see what I could do with it. I went that next day and bought a machine, a yard of fabric and a pattern for baby bibs. I was up at 5am that next morning sewing, and by 6:30am when my husband awoke, I had completed my first bib. From that point on, I just couldn’t quit, and I went on to design my own patterns for almost everything that I make.



What do you like to do for fun?

Lullaby Couture is a lot of fun to me, but I also LOVE watching my son play football, getting pedicures with my daughter, antiquing, gardening, and Saturday morning coffee with my hubby.



What is your favorite item in your shop?

My favorite item in my shop would have to be my halters and tunics. I made the pattern from a brown grocery bag! I love finding bright, bold fabrics to use for them, and they are really a great buy because they will fit for years, first as a tunic length, and later as an adorable top! Plus they can be worn all year long, with a long-sleeved T in the cooler months, or by themselves in the summertime.



Laura, the creative mind behind Lullaby Couture is graciously giving away a $20 gift certificate toward any item in her shop! The gift certificate will go toward your purchase(s) and shipping. More details regarding the gift certificate will be given to the winner.

Entering this giveaway is simple:

All you have to do to enter is check out Lullaby Couture and leave a comment here telling me what your favorite item is. For a second entry become a follower. THAT'S IT!

A winner will be selected this Friday, at 12:00pm PST.

Let others know about this giveaway- and consider doing some holiday shopping over at Lullaby Couture!

Do you know an undiscovered or new(ish) shop that should be in the Etsy Limelight? Email me at lillianraydesigns@gmail.com