Monday, 3 August 2009

Fresh Ideas - Graze

This week, I was introduced to this really brilliant idea: Graze. It's a London-based company that specialises in sending fresh food and snacks to your home or workplace, because all our bodies are designed to 'graze' thoughout the day. It's a company that promotes the healthy lifestyle that comes with a healthy diet. And the best part about it is that it's completely tailored to your individual tastes.

My first box was free with a promotional code...what's better than free food, huh? And they've even included another freebie code for me to share to "Feed My Friends". Go to www.graze.com/p/Q4HKCN6 where the promotional code is already entered for you, or type in Q4HKCN6 at http://www.graze.com/.

What I love about Graze (apart from how good I feel knowing I'm eating natural, fresh, whole foods) is that each box is a surprise! You tell Graze what foods you like or dislike using their rating tool on the website, and they then send you a balanced box based on your nutrional tastes and needs. For example, they even have options for Pre-workout or Post-workout boxes, or a weight loss box...all carefully designed to your tastes by their nutritional team.

Boxes start from £2.99 but using the code Q4HKCN6, the first box is free and second box is half price...plus you can stop your deliveries at any time, postpone or tell Graze when you're going on holiday! Clever stuff!

My first box contained a portion of fresh Pineapple, an Apple Strudel mix (dried apples, cranberries and apricots) and chocolate peanuts.


Friday, 31 July 2009

For The Home

Here's my 'For the Home' Etsy finds for today! Some gorgeous vintage pieces with some really unique accessories! I love them all, especially the shabby mirror from royaloakcottage which dates from 1924...a really historic piece that would look amazing in any home! And check out the unusual fabric plants from janejoss - a beautiful and unique take on the common house plant, and one that you don't have to water!



1. Dairy Crate Milk Dairy Farm Crate Stegmaeirs
from ingenuityondisplay $30
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2. Shabby Painted Rounded Top 1924 Framed Mirror - Vintage Chic
from royaloakcottage $95
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3. Talkative Butterfly Wired Garland
from royalbuffet $11
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4. Sweet Leaves - Restful Blue Fabric Branches (set of 3)
from janejoss $21.50
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Thursday, 30 July 2009

Colour Scheme Finds

I love creating Etsy Treasuries based on a colour scheme, so want to make a regular 'Colour Scheme Finds' feature.

Here are some gorgeous Etsy products following the Colour Scheme of Purple. All the products are currently available on Etsy.

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1: Mug pair...in purple and cola
by vesselsandwares $36

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2: eggplant pair
by pillowhappy $25
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3: Limited Edition - Purple/Blue Hand Woven Cotton Hobo Bag
by tippythai $45
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4: purple vintage garden ring
by lilypottery $49
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5: Ruffles - Garnet Cluster and Oxidised Sterling Earrings
by stormysky $26
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6: Hello Sweet Gardenia Handmade Soap 5oz
by earthtonesbath $3
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7: Peyton Hair Pin
by bungalow $15
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8: paper stud earrings- turquoise and purple
by paper mode $12
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009

Featured Seller: Pretty By Pistachio

I'm hoping to make regular blog entries and I've found some lovely sellers, so I thought I'd create a 'Featured Seller' feature. This week, my twitter-friend Lousie of Pretty By Pistachio.

Louise sells her cute floral and button jewellery both on her own personal shop and via Etsy also. I recently purchased what is now her top selling item, her Floral Fabric Button Earrings, which I love! They're so well made, adorable and a bargain at £4.50. I highly recommend them!

Other products include bright and cheery floral pieces from her 'Say it With a Flower' collection and fabric button jewellery (my personal favourite) from the 'Cute as a Button' collection. All are handmade by Louise and are gorgeous!

Check out Pretty by Pistachio on Etsy or the Pretty by Pistachio Shop.

Louise also has something special planned called 'Simply Forgotten' and I can't wait to see what that is all about. I'm sure it'll be as gorgeous as Pretty by Pistachio!

Friday, 10 July 2009

Ocean Treasury

I always find it so hard to narrow down my favourites for a Treasury...there were so many items I wanted to put in this Ocean/Beach colour collection. You can see my alternate choices below also.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=69778

Thursday, 21 May 2009

Spring Pastel Treasury!

I love Etsy Treasuries! Getting one and filling it up with goodies is one of the most fun things to do! I snapped one up today and filled it with soft neutrals and dusty pinks:

Monday, 18 May 2009

Brights and Bolds

Today I bring you favourites that I've found on Etsy that are full of bold, vivid colour! All these items make me wish I was a millionaire, so I could fill my wardrobe and home with beautiful accessories!