Mixing Metallics for Fall and a Giveaway

September 15, 2015
Colors
Have you seen LoveFeastShop  plush velvet pumpkins?  They are gorgeous.  I have the Sunset Trio  and shared how I styled them in my home here.  This year I'm adding a new set to my decor and I couldn't be more excited.  Are you ready for this?  Metallic gold pumpkins.  Gorgeous; not to be outdone by the silver metallic either!   You will have a chance to win a set of your choice too. Ekkkk... get excited!






I struggled briefly deciding between the silver and gold, but in the end the gold went better with my Sunset trio.  I really love the lambskin set too!  I don't want to jump the gun and pull out all my fall decor but I did style my sofa table with my new set and couldn't be happier with how the two sets go together.  See how I made my velvet acorns for my décor here or if you're not too crafty, you can purchase those from here as well!  



I found a roll of burlap with gold flecks in it and made about a dozen leaves to add to my decor.  The gold flecks in the burlap compliment the metallic pumpkins well.  Keep an eye out for when I share how I made these leaves a little later.



Are you ready for fall?  Have you already pulled out your decorations?  Well today I am going to help you get started.  I have teamed up with LoveFeastShop and we are  offering a Trio of your choice of pumpkins (excluding the lambskin) to compliment your home this fall season.  I know it's not pumpkin spice latte but it is a trio of adorable pumpkins!  



Enter below using the rafflecopter form!    If the form doesn't load simply click the link below and it will take you straight to the entry form!   Good Luck!


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The Big Launch Party

August 18, 2015
Beauty


I know I have hardly talked about my venture and my co founders, but the day has arrive!  We have been working for over 6 months on this day and can I tell ya? ..... It feels so good!  Formally know as The Kansas City Blogger Meetup, we knew we had outgrown the name.  It was time for a fresh look and a new approach to gathering bloggers together.  The Blog Guild is the brain child of Emily, myself and Erin.  We wanted to define what it was we loved so much about meeting up with other bloggers and share with our fabulous community we have here in KC.  The three key elements for all three of us was to Create a community for bloggers who can Connect with other like minded gals who share a similar passion.  We know that building a relationship with companies is what it takes to make a great Collaboration that is mutually beneficial for both the brand and the blogger.    I would love for you to take a peek and click around, check out our resources page, and if you are local.... well by all means send us your info so we can add you to the membership!   Do you have a bloggers group where you live?  Don't fret if not..... we have you covered as well; shoot us an email and we will set up a meeting to share with you how you can bring The Blog Guild to your city!  

Here is just a small peek at the evening.  I am sure I will have plenty more to share soon! 






Kendra Scott Jewelry opened a new store locally here and so graciously hosted our launch party.  Can you say jewelry, shopping discount, sips and snacks?  Yup, it was a grand evening.  We had photo props, a braid bar courtesy of Parlor Blowdry Beauty Bar and gave away a bunch of Kendra Scott Jewelry  to a few lucky bloggers in attendance.  I have my eye on these earrings and this necklace!  






Thanks for following along and I can't wait to see where I go from here!  I know one thing, It's time to start sharing my fall outfits.  Can you believe it?  

Traditions

December 09, 2014
Baking



What I love most about the holidays is the traditions.  I remember every year growing up some of the traditions my mom carried out and I have continued with a few traditions for my boys.  We made divinity, fudge, haystacks, and spritz cookies.  I loved helping her in the kitchen if for nothing else other than a sneaky little taste without the others knowing.  One of my favorite cookies to make at the holidays is the Spritz.  A light delicate almond flavored cookie.  When my grandmother passed away several years ago I requested her cookie press.  I know they make new one and they have a handy trigger that "presses out the correct amount" but I never could get it to work better than my old fashion press.  So the new one sits in the box, and with the right amount of twist of the wrist I use my Grandmother's every year.  



I am all about traditions.  I try to instill in all my boys the same.  There is something to be said for have certain expectations.  For example, every year I make home made cinnamon rolls Christmas eve for the morning festivities.  My boys have come to know this and expect them.  My oldest wanted to start the same tradition with his family and asked me to share my recipe with my daughter in law.  That's what I love about the holidays.  The warm memories traditions bring.  Another tradition is cut out cookies for santa.  Every year the boys and I would gather around the table and cut, frost and decorate cookies for santa.  He always had three on his plate, one from each boy!  One year their dad actually informed me "santa really would like to try the fudge dipped oreos"... I told him that was not tradition... and Santa never received dipped oreos!  Haha!  

I enjoy baking a lot this time of the year.  Chocolate, frosting, sprinkling, dipping, and stirring is in full force in my kitchen.   So what do I do with so many sweets coming from my kitchen?  I purchase Christmas plates and fill them up with an assortment of goodies and give them as gifts.  Home made treats make the perfect hostess gift for home parties.  When the plate is empty the hostess has a holiday plate to use again and again.  


With the holidays creeping up on us wouldn't you love to have a little extra spending cash?  I know I would! Weather you have your shopping done, or are just starting,   Coupons.com/TGS  has the good stuff! 


 If you are a budget friendly shopper, (I know I am) there are gifts for everyone.  If you're not into baking away for a hostess gift (like me), Coupons.com/TGS  has hostess gifts galore.  Do you have a hard to buy for on your list?  Yeah, everyone has at least one of those, well there are gifts for the enthusiasts too! 
 The Good Stuff 2014 Holiday Sweepstakes will be for one $100 winner per week and one $500 grand prize winner now thru December 25th.  Just click on the photo above and it will take you straight to Coupons.com!   Now that's something to be merry about! 
*This post was brought to you by Coupons.com but all the traditions are mine and I wouldn't change a one... not even for fudge dipped oreos!! 



Muchana Scarf Giveaway

November 17, 2014
giveaway
The perfect combination of fall colors is right here in these two scarfs and you could win them both! 

Handmade in Ecuador and exclusively at Muchana.  Muchana is a Kansas City based Panama Hat company. Working directly with artists in Ecuador  Muchana imports high-quality, luxe accessories all while supporting their craft.

Katie and Kelly who are not only business partner, but also sister who fell in love with Panama hats during one of their trips to Ecuador.  But it didn't stop with panama hats.   They recently added beautiful hand made scarfs and capes.  Artist in Ecuador carefully dye and weave luxe scarfs on a loom.  Made from 50 percent cotton and 50 percent wool they are vibrant, beautiful and so soft.   


Remember this outfit below?  What appears to be one scarf is actually two Muchana scarfs.  I laid them back to back and gave them a little twist around my next to let both the scarfs show.  I love how well they go together.  Today I am teaming up with Muchana and giving away a set of both of these scarfs. 


Enter below using the rafflecopter form to win both of these beautiful scarfs. Good Luck!



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KC Blogger Meet Up Fall Workshop

September 12, 2014
Decorating

If you are a Kansas City bloggers then this is for you!   The first ever KC Blogger Meetup workshop is coming up and there are only a few tickets left!!  It's about ways we can all beautify our blog.  Learn from our inspirational speakers - blog design, structuring your post, and photography styling, taking and posing. 

With only a few remaining spots left you will want to sign up soon.   No event would be complete without awesome swag bags (Valued more than the ticket price), awesome giveaways, and an inspirational speaker from a local brand you will know and love!
 
You can read more about it & purchase a ticket right here:
 

Let me know if you have any questions and if you have suggestions on topics... we would love to hear them also!    We hope to have more workshops on various topics coming up and look forward to seeing you there!

Purchase your ticket here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beautify-your-blog-tickets-12778104655

  

An Evening with Bloggers

June 17, 2014
Celebration
Who ever invented the weekend should have added one more day!  Just saying.... if we had always started with a three day weekend it would be the norm now instead of a luxury.   Happy Tuesday!

My oldest grandson turned 6 on Friday and his little birthday party was Saturday.  I drove to the party on the most blustery day across the Flint hills of Kansas ever.  They live 2 hours west of KC and man was it a struggle to stay on the road with the wind fighting me. But on to the good stuff.
 
Last Thursday a few local blogger friends got together to mingle, nibble, and share laughs.  I say a few, there were 40+ RSVP's  I'm pretty sure and a few last minute gals dropped by!  It was at the lovely Amigoni Winery in the west bottoms of DT KC.  I had never been there but what a lovely space for parties, or events.  The light flowing thru the windows makes for great photo ops.
 
KC Blogger Meetup
 
As I mentioned last week, I am on the board of the KC Blogger Meet up as sponsorship chair so I was working at the event as well. When we arrived there were a few last minute details to be finished up and set up of all the lovely giveaways we had for the girls. 


May-Designs- Parlor-KC-Tulip

The gals were excited for the giveaways.  There were Maddy Nash wrist lets, A blowout from Parlor KC, a gift card for a custom May Designs, Wine from of course.... Amigoni's, a Tulip gift card, and A  gift card from Tiny Prints sure to take care of all their printing needs for a very long time!!

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Emmy Ray donated flowers for the event and we gave those away too!  If you saw my instagram last week you saw the gorgeous arrangement that went home with me.

Thank-You-Cards

Tiny Prints also sent  thank you cards for all the bloggers to grab a set as a gift too!  Thank you Tiny Prints!


Lets not forget the food... Urban Table supplied the most fabulous spread of light bites and treats.  Just look at that cookie tray will ya? It really was a great event and so fun to see everyone after a long winter.  There are many more fun events coming up so If you are interested in sponsoring with the greatest bunch of KC bloggers, or blog locally and want to join, shoot me an email and lets work together!

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Rustic Cuff

April 18, 2014
arm party

A little bit of steel cable added with a mesh buckle and you have a pretty pair of bracelets to add to your arm.  Did you know Rustic Cuff does more than just cuffs? If you have been a follower for any amount of time then you know my love for Jill and Rustic Cuff.  If your new to Peridot Skys, welcome and I am glad you're here.  Be prepared to fall in love with her designs.  These bracelets are great to mix and match with your other bracelets or wear them just with each other.  I personally love the cable bracelet and the mesh buckle is an understated piece to add  a gold or silver tone to your arm. She also personalizes the Hazel bracelet with your initials! What a great gift that would make. 







Want to add one of these to your arm?  I know I wish I could keep a set for myself, but I would rather share them with you.  Can't decide between black, gold or silver?  I can help you out!  Enter to win one of set of Rustic Cuff bracelets by using the rafflecopter form below and I will choose three winners.  One will receive the gold set, another the silver set, and another winner will receive the black set....

Easy peasy for you!  Don't forget to follow the instruction in the rafflecopter below and Good Luck!


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Stephanie Johnson

March 04, 2014
bags
Do you want to win your very own Stephanie Johnson turquoise Mumbai Alicia tote and brush case? Sure you do.  I shared in yesterday's post packing tips and carryon tricks for your travels along with my gorgeous Stephanie Johnson Turquoise tote and brush bag! I love the gold handles!  Today I have teamed up with Stephanie Johnson for you to win your very own set like mine!



 
The Grace brush case is a versatile style featuring a compartment for 4 or 5 brushes and a roomy section for cosmetics on the go. It has a deep generous compartment for all your makeup and then some.  Love it!
 
The Alicia carry all with shoulder-perfect gold metallic straps outline this starlet-worthy bengaline carry-all. With interior slip pocket accommodates your phone or camera will always be handy and you will never have to fumble to look for them. Secures with zip closure to safeguard your precious belongings, this Alicia tote is perfect for a carry on and looking so chic thru any airport or station.




So lets get the fun started!  Remember to follow the instruction in the rafflecopter form below and good luck!  




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Pencil Skirt

February 21, 2014
Ann Taylor


I wore this pencil skirt this week and paired it with a little lime green and snow leopard.  The snow has finally all melted but the lake was still frozen and looked beautiful.  While we were out on the dock taking photos the lake made a few haunting lurches and creeks.  Enough to scare us a little!  It is becoming second nature for me to mix and match patterns these days and this was no exception.  Check out the detailing on the inset of my skirt! 





Sweater Ann Taylor ~ Blouse Gap(similar on sale too) ~ Skirt Ann Taylor (similar)  ~ Boots old but I like these ~ Bag ThuFri c/o ~ Cable bracelet Rustic Cuff ~ Chain bracelet Claudia Rowe c/o ~



I first shared my love of Claudia Rowe here.  The Bristol chain bracelet plated in silver antique with 18k gold dipped hammered heart detail is perfect for layering.   I have on many occasions shared Rustic cuff with you here, here, and here, and her new line of bracelets include this Cable twist stainless steel bracelet with RC rectangle ends is gorgeous for sure. I carry my ThuFri bag I first shared with you here, everyday to the office with anything I might need to run errands with.  It is so roomy and stylish.  I am so excited to be sharing these fabulous designers with you again. The Python Away Weekend clutch  has a removable chain strap and roomy interior making it suitable for a chic cosmetic case or to carry all the necessities for a night out. It's great for keeping small valuables organized for a weekend or everyday when slipped into an Everyday Tote. I love mine! 



As I mentioned yesterday, today is another collaboration giveaway of more favorites!  I know... I do have a lot of favorites!!  One lucky Peridot Sky's reader will win both the Claudia Rowe Bristol chain bracelet and the Rustic Cuff cable twist, and the ThuFri Python Away clutch from their new line the Weekend!!  Pretty fabulous if I may say so myself!!




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Epic VDay Giveaway

February 14, 2014
arm party
Today, I’m really excited to be able to give one lucky Peridot Sky's  reader a slew of my favorite Valentine’s Day treats.  You’ll get the most incredible pair of Stella & Dot earrings, a box of fabulously delicious Christopher Elbow chocolates, the sweetest "Be happy & do good" Ashley Brooke Designs mug, an Ostrich Rustic Cuff , a sweet set of note cards red le pen and pencil set from my dear friend at Carde Blanche, and a striped little note book for all your thoughts!

 It’s a celebration and it just so happens to be Valentines!  I have mentioned here, and here, that my blog anniversary was January 1st.  Two years of blogging.  It has been a fabulous journey and I couldn’t have done it without you.  Thank you! 

 With the start of a new year… the ending of holiday season… and the resolutions and diets that commence, I knew I wanted to celebrate with you; after all you are important to me, on a day that was meant for love!!  Can you believe this giveaway? 
I curated this grand collaboration just for you.  Everything is dear to my heart and I hope you love it all as much as I do. 




Ashley Brooke Designs

 Be Happy & do Good…yup… that's a great way to start your day!  I have a weakness for cute mugs!  I don't know why,  but it helps to make a great start to your day I think! She has a mug that says "you can't sit with us"  haha, the girls at the office and I have a joke about this and seriously need this mug! 


Carde Blanche
A lover of fine stationary like myself, Lori at Carde Blanche will work tirelessly with you to create the perfect custom order!  She tends to every detail and has the cutest stationary and pens to choose from.  Love it! 


Rustic Cuff
If you have been following for very long then you know that I LOVE my bracelets and cuffs.  Rustic Cuffs are a favorite for sure. Jill is from my hometown in Oklahoma and I couldn't be more excited every time she launches a new line.   I wish I could keep this one too! 



Stella & Dot
I have to admit, I only recently received my first piece of Stella and Dot.  I don't know what I was waiting for but you can bet I will be adding more Stella to my collection. Have you seen the new collection? Adorable and lucky for me my dear friend Brooke offered to collaborate with me.   I chose these turquoise studs for you to win because they reminded me of a summer day by the pool.  Another favorite of course!  




Christopher Elbow
Oh my… last but surely not least…. Christopher Elbow chocolates.  The best!  Just look at those scrumptious morsels!  He is a local artisan and you will be hooked trust me!! My favorite Christopher Elbow is the 70%dark chocolate bars!  Smooth and decedent! 

It's such a fun giveaway.  Follow the instructions in the rafflecopter form below and good luck!  
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