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Sugar Free Chocolate Box GIVEAWAY – Get Your Yum On!
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
It’s never a bad time to try broadening your healthy eating options, so why not reduce sugar? You can still have chocolate. Yup!
The Illinois Nut and Fantasia Chocolate Company is offering a ½ box of assorted Sugar Free Chocolates for one of our readers! Entering is easy! And make sure to check out my review, where I praised the Sugar Free Peanut Butter cups and the Sugar Free Caramel Squares.
- Giveaway ends on February 13 2012
We’re trying out rafflecopter! It should make it loads easier for you to enter this giveaway. This way you only have to be logged into facebook and twitter, and then you can complete the entries just with simple clicks that don’t take you off the page until you’re done.
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Best Sugar Free Desserts: Chocolate Box of Lurve
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
It may be with a groan that you decide to limit your sugar intake, and I’m right there with you. Luckily there are really healthy and beautiful some role models (with rockin’ bodies of course – think: Yvonne Strahovski) and enough qualified doctor-y people on TV reminding me how bad sugar is that I’ve been making a slow decline in (real) sugar consumption. So, I decided that I would try sugar free chocolate. And that’s when I came to the Illinois Nut and Fantasia Chocolate Company. Surprisingly, they make all sorts of sugar free candy (taffy, truffles, gummi’s), including sugar free chocolate. Since I often hate cooking, pre-packaged stuff is right up my alley as the best sugar free desserts around.
Side Note – Celebrities Who Don’t Eat Sugar:Leaving sugar behind is sad, so opt for high-quality stuff. I got to sample the Sugar Free Mixed box of Sugar Free Chocolates. And there were several strong winners in this box according to my reputable taste buds.
Here is what there was:
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I’m Shopping for Curtains like Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn…but for Less.
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Yesterday I stood in a Home Depot and found two things I wanted to buy. First off, orchids! They sell orchids in cute pots. The reason I didn’t walk away with an orchid is because it would be a waste of $10.00 for me, as I don’t have enough indoor light to keep it alive. And even though I don’t get a ton of direct sun, I really want new window treatments. And that’s why the other section of Home Depot that had me pause was this little curtain part. They were affordable but … they were by Martha Stewart. And I kept thinking about how I don’t really like Martha Stewart and if I bought her curtains these would be the same curtains a million yuppie couples have hanging in their houses. And, I’m not THAT boring.
As I walked away, debating this one curtain, I kept thinking bout how I’d always know the vibe of the curtains were Martha Stewart, and I’d feel hopelessly lame for it. Because what I want is something … kind of hip. I’m still young! What I want is curtains like an Anthropologie. They can even be from Anthropologie – but only if they’re on sale. I’m also interested in World Market, Pottery Barn, West Elm (although that’s a bit too modern) and Pier 1. Or anywhere if they look nice, really. But, I suck at making decisions. So I’ve come to you guys for help.
We’re looking for curtains like urban outfitters – curtains like pottery barn – curtains like anthropologie.
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Creative Dresser Ideas: Copy these Stenciled Designs
Friday, January 6th, 2012
To create a truly creative dresser try implementing a version of this design to one of your own pieces.
Shown is the “Nine Drawer Chest” by RSH Catalog. Constructed of dark mahogany, you’d never guess it. “Awash in blue and cream, the artwork is a rendition of an ornate Louis XVI dresser. Ball feet complete the look.”
I think this is kind of a shabby chic look without being too dated as a Martha Stewart kind of deal. It almost looks like it was limed, in fact. I love that it’s transformed into a really playful, sweet piece of furniture by having the Louis XVI dresser painted on the bulky dresser. I have no clue why (and this will sound a bit weird), but it reminds me of the feelings (of magic and beauty!) that I get when I think of The Nutcracker.
You can find the page with this piece of furniture here. However, the price is well over $1,000. So how could you practically achieve a similar look?
Creative Dresser Ideas1. Take an old dresser and paint the entire thing in a pale wash of blue. You can experiment with paint techniques to give it an aged look, like the sponge off or rag off way. Then use stencils of something sweet like birds in ... Read More
Evil Queen Dress Inspiration from Cherie Sposa
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Fairytales are everywhere, so it’s no longer I saw so much major inspiration from the Cherie Sposa 2012 Evening Collection. I saw the perfect innocent princess dress, and also the perfect evil queen dress. Check it out and tell me I’m wrong!
The black. The ruffles. The tulle layering. The plunging v neck. The sculpting. The sheerness. THE EVERYTHING OF IT! If you wore that you’d strut around and feel powerful and maybe a little bit wicked. Can’t you see just about any evil queen in a fairytale wearing this dress? Like Lana Parrilla on Once Upon a Time, for instance?
Cherie Sposa Website: Here
And do you want princess dresses for women? Well, I think this particular one is beyond perfect. I could see it in a fabulous movie. These would obviously make for really stylish dresses or stylish halloween costume dresses if you can afford them!
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Hanna Marin Jewelry – Pretty Little Liars Style
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
For Hanna Marin style (Pretty Little Liars – played by actress Ashley Benson) you’re looking for girly and glamorous items.
This is all jewelry under 10 dollars, which means it all very affordable! And look at this grouping, is this not Hanna Marin’s style of jewelry? It’s glitzy and glam.
I can see her wearing the Pamela earrings and Elise bracelet with a strapless red dress for a school dance.
The Miranda pendant would be for a school day when she’s trying to be more boho like Aria.
The Billy earrings are perfect to be worn any day, especially with skinny jeans and a black leather jacket.
Isn’t dressing with Pretty Little Liars style so exceptionally fun? Every day you can be a new character!
- Up to 80% OFF Guy and Eva Bijoux Blitz jewelry
- From December 26, 2011 – January 2, 2012
- See the wonderful jewelry pieces on guyandeva.com/shop
For more pieces like this Hanna Marin Jewelry one check out our Dress Like a TV Character tag.
... Read MoreAria Montgomery Jewelry – Pretty Little Liars Style
Friday, December 30th, 2011
If you want to get the variety of Aria Montgomery jewelry seen worn by Lucy Hale on Pretty Little Liars you’ll need tons of different styles. And that means finding great jewelry deals so you can have the gobs of jewels. Luckily, Guy and Eva is having a sale right now where items from their Bijoux Blitz section are on sale for up to 80% off. That means all of these things are about just ten bucks, where they’re normally more like forty. The pieces featured for this day all scream “Aria Montgomery” to me. Just take a look! There’s some great chunky chains, delicate pendants, exotic stuff, and bold pieces.
- Up to 80% OFF our Bijoux Blitz jewelry
- From December 26, 2011 – January 2, 2012
- See the gorgeous pieces on guyandeva.com/shop
For more pieces like this Aria Montgomery one check out our Dress Like a TV Character tag.
... Read MoreJewelry Under 10 Dollars – Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
There are plenty of pieces of jewelry under 10 dollars available from Guy and Eva during their Bijoux Blitz sale. Yesterday I even handpicked the Rebecca yellow flower bracelet as a piece that I think Taylor Swift would like. And earlier I told you guys how much I’m secretly in love with that bold silver Janelle necklace.
Those Tammy earrings are made of mother of pearl, which means they’re super shiny and will show up well, especially if you have dark brunette or black hair.
- Up to 80% OFF our Bijoux Blitz jewelry
- From December 26, 2011 – January 2, 2012
- See the gorgeous pieces on guyandeva.com/shop
Taylor Swift Jewelry Style – A Line she Loves is on Sale
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
Today is the third day of the Guy and Eva sale on all Bijoux Blitz jewelry. It lasts until January 2, 2012 and you can get pieces up to a whopping 80% off!
Check it all out at guyandeva.com/shop today before the pieces you want are sold out!
Taylor Swift is a fan of Guy and Eva jewelry as part of her own jewelry style. So what pieces might she pick?
This isa collection of looks that is very bright, kind of spring-like. There’s some enamel florals in the bracelet which are very sunny. I’ve picked up that golden color with the earrings and the necklace, but let the bracelet be the main attraction so nothing is too overpowering. Taylor can pull off delicate jewelry.
The necklace I used isn’t the one that exactly matches the earrings, but either of them can really be used. And you might be wondering why I didn’t try to match the bracelet as well, and that’s because I think three matching pieces of jewelry can look … it’s not you having a style, it’s you just wearing something off of a mannequin. Two p ... Read More
Your Personal Shopping Guide for the Guy and Eva Sale Day 2
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Today is Day TWO of the Guy and Eva Bijoux Blitz Jewelry Sale! Items are up to 80% off! Just head to the Guy and Eva Shop!
Here are the pieces I recommend:
Janelle Necklace Item #: 10192 STERLING SILVER .925 OVERLAY. 16.5-19.5″ NECKLACE. Regular Price: $42.00 Your Price: $13.00
Bailey Earrings Item #: 20252 Genuine Light Champage Crystals. 2″ Pierced Earrings. Price: $27.00 Your Price: $9.00
Addie Earrings Item #: 20238 Genuine Jade and Amethyst Quartz. 1.9″ Pierced Earrings. Price: $19.00 Your Price: $6.00
Pony Earrings (The Connie Earrings are the same but in silver tone) Item #: 20013 2″ Pierced. Price: $15.00 Your Price: $5.00 Adelaide Earrings Item #: 20239 Genuine Mother Of Pearl. 2.3″ Pierced Earrings. Price: $24.00 Your Price: $8.00
Adah Earrings Item #: 20 ... Read More
