Hobo Jo Collection: A Giveaway!

I am so excited to introduce you the Hobo Jo Collection!  Hobo Jo Collection is a fun, fashionable, and affordable jewelry line made from the tagua nut, which grows in South America. Tagua is:

·         an eco-friendly product
·         an alternative to animal ivory (save the elephants!)
·         making a social impact by providing jobs for South American harvesters and artisans
·         in line with current accessory/fashion trends
·         completely affordable

Isn't it so beautiful!?  I love the vibrant colors!

My dear cousin Michelle has started this new business, and has generously offered to give away this gorgeous yellow tagua bracelet here on my blog!

To enter, leave a comment that you have watched her video about tagua.  For an additional entry, leave a comment that you shared this giveaway on Facebook.

The giveaway starts now and ends September 8th.  Good luck!  (Please leave your email address so I can contact the winner). 

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Also, now through September 8, Hobo Jo Collection tagua bracelets are available for $20! (Including shipping). With retail prices at $24.99 + additional shipping, this is a great deal! Additional discounts are applied with greater quantity purchases.

You can pre-order here.

Michelle Osmond Erickson

To learn more about Michelle and Hobo Jo Collection, check out this article.  Also, Michelle has a fabulous blog, Bumbleberry Lane, that you must check out.  She posts awesome ideas and recipes, and she will always leave you feeling inspired!

Serena & Lily - Make Your Bed

Just when I thought I couldn't love Serena & Lily any more, I discover the Make Your Bed page on their website.  You can mix and match duvets, euros, pillows, sheets, etc. and it puts it all together for you.  Which is perfect for someone like me who has a hard time visualizing and making decisions.  Try it out here.

Lions Tigers and Bears

I just realized it's been over a month since I last posted.  Time is flying this summer!  I spotted these fun greeting cards from Mitchell & Dent on Paper Crave and thought they were too cute not to share.  Love that colorful diamond pattern on the back, too.

TypArchive

Lately I have been loving TypArchive, a site filled with images of hand painted and three dimensional lettering from around the world.  Or as better described on the site, "a source of inspiration for new typefaces, or just eye candy for the type obsessed."  If you are a typography lover like me you should check it out, looking through the collection always leaves me full of inspiration and ideas.

Hello J. Crew Swim

In May we will be heading back to Hawaii for a couple weeks and it couldn't come any sooner.  But I am realizing it's only a month away and I should probably find a swim suit slash lay off the ice cream.  I am loving J. Crew's swimwear this season, so stylish yet modest.

images via j.crew

Getting Bigger

My little Lily is growing up too fast. 

I have been thinking it would be fun to track her growth on a growth chart.  Here are some I found that I love, but it's such a tough decision!  Which would you choose?

left to right

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

 

Valentines Cards

I am really loving these Valentine's Day cards from Rifle Paper Co.

The TomKat Studio

I am a big fan of The TomKat Studio.
 

If you need help putting together a party this is your place.  Visit the shop to purchase printable banners, cupcake toppers, invites, etc....or to just get inspired. 

Big thanks to TomKat Studio for featuring my shop this week!

Etsy Love: Amelia Kay Photography

I stumbled across Amelia Kay Photography today while browsing Etsy and fell in love.

 In her shop you will find nature, abstract and travel fine art photography.  You can take a look here.

So Sweet

Here's a tip - don't browse the Food + Drink section on Pinterest when you're hungry. That's what I did earlier and I was pretty much drooling. I came across some pretty amazing looking desserts, wouldn't any one of these be perfect for v-day?

left to right

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Shine

Thanks Kirsten for introducing me to Shine by S.H.O.

So many unique, beautiful and bold pieces that I've been drooling over.

I believe you can purchase their products through Alice Lane Home.

Holiday Finds

Sooo many darling holiday products around right now!  Here are a few that caught my eye.

 Christmas Countdown Calendar, Land of Nod

Nutcracker Serving Platters, West Elm

Flurries in a Hurry Garlands, Land of Nod

 Nordic Snowflake Holiday Photo Card, Minted

Vintage Icon Snowman Stocking, PB Kids

I ordered Lily the snowman stocking and it just arrived today.  It is so cute and just what I was looking for.  And the bells sound like real jingle bells, I love it!

Nursery Finds

A few things that caught my eye this week while browsing design blogs....


DwellStudio's new collection of mobiles:

This darling Skip Hop Flower Burst bedding which will be in stores later this year:

And these awesome wall panels by Twelve Timbers.  How great would one of these look behind a crib in a nursery?

 

One Year

Happy Birthday to my sweet Lily!  I love this girl more than I can say.  She has the sweetest, funniest little personality and she makes me laugh every day.  I am so lucky to be her mom.  I love you, Lily!

Etsy Love: Lola's Room Photography

Next time you are browsing around on Etsy you should check out Lola's Room Photography.  I just love the soft colors and vintage feel of her photos.  Beautiful!

Love: Petit Collage

I am a big fan of all things by Petit Collage.  Especially their newest print "It Takes a Village".

I saw these books one day while browsing in Borders.  Come to find out they are illustrated by Lorena Siminovich, the designer behind Petit Collage.  No wonder I loved them!  I might pick a couple up for Lily.  I have all her books memorized frontwards and backwards, time for something new!

In My Tree

In My Flower

West Coast Classic Kitchen

So simple, clean, elegant... and just my style.  Actually, all of the designs in Sarah Richardson's Portfolio are right up my alley.  I guess she has a show on HGTV?  I haven't seen it yet, but I love her already.

Home Inspiration - White

I am loving all the white I'm seeing in home design lately.

{ via So Binique }

{via Caitlin Wilson Design }

So light and refreshing.  Kid friendly?  Probably not. :)

Pink Bird by Heather Brown

We just picked up this print from a little art gallery in Waikiki:  

I am a Heather Brown fan and just couldn't resist this lovely piece.

We are having a wonderful vacation so far, although it's going by way too fast.  Only a few more days in busy Honolulu before heading back to Hilo town.  It better not be raining when we get back... :)

Cinnamon Girl

We spent the weekend in Waikoloa with my sister and her husband visiting from Utah.  What a wonderful time we had!  While we were there I went strolling around the Kings' Shops with Lily and walked into one of my favorite local boutiques, Cinnamon Girl.  I always stop by when we are there and usually leave being completely obsessed with a few items.  The whole shop is filled with unique treasures you don't see anywhere else on the island.  Their clothing is very feminine and some items are Hawaiian themed, but not overwhelmingly so.  They also have a very nice selection of jewelry, accessories, bags, and dresses.  They even have mother/daughter dresses in similar styles.  If you are ever on the Big Island or near any of their 6 locations, stop by and take a look.  You'll be glad you did.