Vincent Peach Constellation Cuff Review

Clockwise: Sunset Pearls - SRP $76.00, Seaplicity Earrings feat. Freshwater Pearls with Vermeil - SRP $66.00, Unisex Double Wrap Flat Braid Bracelet feat. Tahitian Pearl - $181.50, Constellation Cuff - SRP $74.00, Seaplicity Bracelet feat. Freshwater Pearl - SRP $132, Leather Pearl Ring - SRP - $99.

I received this piece free to facilitate this review.

Nashville designer, Vincent Peach, is a man of talent with an eye for beauty. His signature collection of hand-tooled jewelry is aptly named after himself, with new collections being added all the time. The jewelry covers necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and a brand new assortment of rings. These exquisite adornments are handmade with the finest Black Tahitian and freshwater pearls, pave diamonds, gemstones, shells, coral, antique coins, artifacts, fossils, hand-woven sterling silver rhodium chains, Vermeil, soft tanned leathers and exotic skins. They have a boho-chic, country western and rock n' roll style. All are artistically crafted in the USA.

These pieces are sought after by the elite: celebrities, entertainers, and trendsetters a-like. They have been spotted on Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, Steven Tyler, Alice Cooper, Harry Connick Jr., Sandra Bullock, Reba McIntyre, Connie Britton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kathy Lee Gifford —just to name a few.

Vincent Peach Constellation Cuff and Bag

The Constellation Cuff is the piece I received to review from C.I. Visions. This bohemian piece is so unique and  caught my eye. Interwoven between strands of leather cord, that are also wrapped and braided, are iridescent white freshwater seed pearls. These are elegantly spaced apart to give the illusion of suspension, making it look like a constellation of stars glinting in a dark night sky. I love the natural, raw earthy design. I feel like a celebrity when wearing it.

The Constellation Cuff is lovely all on its own or paired with other pieces. The cuff also flexes to be able to fit different wrist sizes. To keep it safe when not being worn, this stunning cuff comes with a brown velvet drawstring bag embroidered with the Vincent Peach initials in gold thread. It is the perfect statement piece to wow for the holidays or one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.

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BUY IT
You can find the Vincent Peach Collection at 500 fine jewelry, boutiques, department and specialty stores nationwide and at http://www.vincentpeach.com/. Retail prices range from $20 to $20,000. You can find gifts under $200 on their website. The Constellation Cuff's suggested retail price is $74. Christmas is coming up and these pieces make perfect stocking stuffers!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I received product for free to review. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Give a Novica Gift for Valentine's Day, Review and $50 Giveaway

I received a $100 gift card free from Novica to facilitate this review and the opportunity below to giveaway a $50 Gift Certificate. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

There's still time to give meaningful gifts for Valentine's Day! Shoppers can save 10% on fast shipping gifts at NOVICA, with guaranteed delivery by February 13. Sale is valid Monday, February 9 through Wednesday, February 11 11:59 PM PT.

NOVICA's 2015 Spring Collection is here! Shoppers can save 10% on the collection, including embroidered tunics, handmade jewelry and vibrant home decor. Spring sale is valid Thursday February 12, through February 16 11:59 PM PT.

I received a beautiful set of three Brazilian Good Fortune Stretch Agate Bracelets named 'Wonders' by their designers at Joias do Rio. These amazing bracelets are many shades of a gorgeous purple hue. Agates are apparently the ultimate gem of protection. They almost remind me of jelly belly beans. These beautiful bracelets are handcrafted with natural agate stones and enhanced in color. I love the color purple and these agates are a treat for the eye.

I also got to pick out a second gift. I chose a very unique vase that caught my eye called 'Galaxy'. It is a Nicaraguan Handmade Ceramic Bottle Shaped Decorative Vase made by artist, Duilio Torrez. This beautiful vase from Central America reminds me of a batik cloth or a very elaborate crayon etching. "The spiral contours of this vase represent our galaxy: stars, planets and the milky way," says Duilio Torrez as he explains the design of this extraordinary vase. I love gazing up at stars on a clear night. The designs on this work of art is etched into the ceramic material and colored with crushed stones to get the shades of red, blue, green, orange and black brushstrokes. This is a great piece to showcase in a room as a decoration.

NOVICA helps change the lives of artisans in developing nations, while offering us wonderful handmade gifts, jewelry, apparel, and home decor. There are so many talented artists and artisans around the world. NOVICA provides these unique, hard-to-find items on their internet website at great prices. These services are all fair trade, meaning that they don't charge the artists and artisans any listing fees and the artists and artisans remain fully independent. They are free to raise their prices, lower their prices, or remove their items from their website whenever they please. This website is great to buy something from for your special somebody for the Valentine's Day, just remember since these items are coming all the way from the country they are made in, the shipping might take longer than expected.

Go ahead, pick something unique and extraordinary for your loved one this Valentine's Day from NOVICA!



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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to NOVICA for sending me a $100 gift certificate for free to review some items off their website and one $50 gift certificate to give away for free. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review of their website. Affiliate links may be in this posting. Thanks for supporting my blog.

World Vision Silver Vines Cuff Review and Giveaway

This review and giveaway is sponsored by World Vision.

I have posted before about the power of giving and the awesome humanitarian organization, World Vision. This holiday season gives the chance to give back a little. World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.

You can read these posts from this year on my blog and enter to win another prize, a gorgeous 100% silk scarf from them too:

• World Vision Philippines Disaster Response Fund #GivingTuesday
• World Vision Gift Catalog and Thai 100% Silk Scarf Review and Giveaway

From the Handcrafted Gifts category I received the Silver Vines Cuff for free to facilitate this review because of my post on the Philippines Disaster Response Fund. This bracelet is designed by artisans in Old Delhi, India and made of silver. It has pretty scrolling lacey engravings of flowers and vines on it. It is adjustable by bending the metal, although I wouldn't recommend doing this often as the metal might get brittle in spots. The underside of this cuff is shiny and smooth. This gorgeous piece is the result of once mistreated jewelry makers banding together to support their families through Fair Trade practices. I love the beautiful design and pattern it has. It also comes with a pretty organza gift bag.

Approximate size: 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" (adjustable x 1 1/2"W)

BUY IT
To order from the World Vision Gift Catalog, visit www.worldvisiongifts.org. To order by phone or to request a print catalog, call toll-free at (888) 511-6511.

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My Birthday and Teela's Visit at her Babu's

My birthday was May 10th. I didn't get to do a lot because my husband was working, but here is a recap of my day.

Here is what my kids did: Jaedan made me breakfast in the morning. He made me a breakfast burrito with sauteed green peppers, potatoes, and cheese. It was very yummy! Delbin gave me a necklace he made and some pieces of really neat pottery he found to make a mosaic with. Teela came home from visiting her grandparents, Babu and Papa, and she got me a small pretty fabric gift bag and made me a card that she put in it. She also colored a picture of Pinky Pie (a My Little Pony) and while she was away made me the following special program called Teela's Visit to Babu's 2012...



My parents (aka Babu and Papa to my kids) took me shopping at Ross Dress For Less and I purchased 3 awesome shirts, a beautiful long missoni skirt and a Wilton Mini Rectangle Pie Press with money allotted for me from my husband for my birthday. I also received a very nice dress also from Ross Dress for Less from my parents.

After shopping for my birthday we then had a late picnic dinner with BBQ chicken and potato salad. My mom brought her yummy homemade cinnamon rolls that I ate this morning for breakfast :) I also received a $10 Amazon GC (just another great perk for being a Purex Insider) that came on my birthday from Purex in the mail (actually for Mother's Day, but a very nice treat anyway). My other gifts were a pretty Shamballa bracelet and a bronze floral deer necklace.

Smart Mom Malachite and Green Teething Bling Review and Gift Set Rafflecopter Giveaway

Earth Day and Mother's Day are just around the corner and I believe that Smart Mom Teething Bling are wonderful gifts for moms with little ones still teething. I also believe that the jewelry are also great for girls after that teething point too, not just moms. My almost 4 year old daughter also loves to wear my Teething Bling and I let her because I know it is safe. I also know that it is safe for my one year old daughter Zari to chew on and tug on. The pendants have a clasp that when tugged on will pop open without harm to the jewelry or the person wearing it and both the pendants and bangles are made of plastic that is food-safe, non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, latex, lead, and PVC free. They are also dishwasher-friendly.

I was sent the Malachite and Green Teething Bling Gift Set to review for my Spring Gift Guide and this set is absolutely gorgeous! The Malachite and Green Teething Bling Gift Set comes with the Malachite Pendant, the Peridot Bangle, and the Yellow Green Bangle. You can definitely get your GREEN on for Earth Day with this set! I love how the above picture turned out of my daughter Zari and I. My 9 year old son, Jaedan, took it while we lounged in the sun and the shade of my Magnolia tree. I thought it was a gorgeous spot because the white Magnolia petals were falling all around the tree, but the ground was a bit damp still from the morning dew and so I placed my husband's camouflage poncho liner beneath us to sit upon.

BUY IT:
All of the Smart Mom Jewelry would be a wonderful gift this Spring for a mom to a small one or a mother to be. Teething/Teen Bling Pendants cost $15.99-$23.99, Bangles cost $12.99 individually. You can even design your own gift set of either 3 bangles ($28.75) of your choice or one pendant and two bangles ($34.00) of your choice.

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Smart Mom, LLC for sending me product for free to review and one to give away for free. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Smart Mom Teething Bling Bangles 50% off This Weekend!!

Smart Mom Teething Bling Bangles 50% off This Weekend!! Such a great gift for Mother's Day that is coming up! They are $6.50 each right now! I will be getting the hot pink one and the vanilla bean scented one for Easter and Mother's Day!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I love this website and their products and wanted to share this sale with my readers because I took part in it and thought they would want to also. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. No monetary/product exchange took place.

Bangles and Red Carpet Earrings 75% Off at Amrita Singh!

I love bangles and dangle earrings and Amrita Singh is one of my favorite places to get them! Especially when they are only $25 for a $100 set or pair!! Go here to get the bangles http://www.amritasingh.com/BANGLE2012 and put in coupon code BANGLE2012 and here for the earrings http://www.amritasingh.com/EARRINGS25 and put in coupon code EARRINGS25! Hurry though! The sale on the bangles only will last until February 26th!!

DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: I wrote this blog post because I thought you might be interested in taking part of this deal. I just took part of this deal myself and thought I would share the savings. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any compensation for doing this post.

Wordless Wednesday Teela Pink Mama

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Eco-Chic Baby 75% Off Sale

I just wanted to let you all know about a going out of business sale that The Eco-Chic Baby store is having. I just bought a beautiful Käthe Kruse Nicki Baby in Violet and a SmartMom pink cupcake teething bling bracelet there for 75% off! I saved a total of $43.27!!

The Käthe Kruse Nicki Baby is a soft doll in one piece sleeper suit and colorful pointed cap. It is made in Germany and is super cute! Teela was looking at pictures of it on their website and saying dolly over and over again. I am buying it for her as an early Birthday present (her Birthday is on April 15th) and I think she is going to love it! I think I bought the last violet one they had because a few minutes after I purchased, it says it is now out of stock.

The SmartMom Teething Bling Bracelet in pink cupcake is for me. I am a sucker for teething jewelry and even though Teela won't have an interest in chewing on it anymore it is perfect for her also to play dress up with. She loves playing dress up and the safer it is for her to play with the safer I feel about her having it. It is safe for her because it doesn't have small parts that she might choke on if she were to put it in her mouth and the material it is made from is safe also.

If you want to save 75% off in their shop you better hurry! Things are going quick and they are shutting down their shop in less than 2 weeks! Just type in the code: closeout and you can get the savings I did.

They are both shipping from Canada and I hope they arrive here safely. I will update this post when I get them.

Oh Plah! Bracelet Review

ABOUT OH PLAH!:
Oh Plah! Bracelet... Bend Twist Roll Bite Play Wear.

* French for "Here You Go!" Oh Plah!™ is a bracelet for mom that baby or child can safely play with as a toy or teether

* Constructed of medical grade thermoplastic- non-toxic, bacteria resistant, and free of lead, latex, PVC, BPA and phthalates

* Meets or exceeds the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) regulations, in addition to meeting or exceeding safety testing standards for Canada (C.R.C. c.931) and the European Union (EN-71). Click here to view their Certificate of Compliance.

* No small parts means its safe for even the tiniest babe

* Extremely durable yet flexible, standing up to frequent chewing without looking worn or damaged

* Easily cleaned with soap and water, and dries quickly so that it can be worn again right away

* Great as a nursing reminder (switch wrists to remember which side comes next)

* Made in the USA

They are recent winners of the Dr. Toy Best Green Product Award and The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Oh Plah! retails between $19.99-24.99 and comes in a variety of colors and designs; choose from Energy – Windmill in Clover Green, Simplicity – Daisy in Hot Pink, Serenity – Daisy in Pearlescent White, Harmony- Flock of birds in Peacock Blue, and Synchronicity in Pewter.

MY THOUGHTS:
Oh Plah! is yet another great teething bracelet that I have just come across. I received the pink Simplicity one for free from Roundhouse to test and review. These are different from the previous teething bracelets that I have reviewed from other companies. These are more of a cuff style bracelet...not a bangle design. I love that these are dual purpose and double as a great fashion accessory and teether for baby or tot. My youngest daughter, Teela, loves chewing on it and she thinks it is very fashionable as well :) They are safe and made of eco-friendly recyclable material. Roundhouse Design practices a closed loop cycle with it’s Full Circle Recycling program: When it's time, Roundhouse will pay to have your Oh Plah! shipped back to have it recycled into new products. These are the perfect stocking stuffers!!

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DISCLAIMER: Thanks to ChicExecs, a company which was created to promote small business campaigns, I was able to let you know about this product. I received a sample from Roundhouse free of charge. All information about the products I received from the products, ChicExecs, and information from Roundhouse's Oh Plah! website. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.

Je’Marie FUMI PurseHook Review and Giveaway

Ladies, do you put your handbag or purse on the floor beside you at a restaurant or other hangout place? If so you are missing a great accessory! The floor is no place to put your handbag or purse! It most likely is crawling with germs. The Je'Marie Fashion Unique Multi-purpose Innovation or FUMI for short can be used as a bracelet, purse accessory, or pursehook. These are elegant looking and very functional. It is perfect for hanging your purse on: the edge of a table, the back of a chair, a doorknob, etc. No more leaving your purse on the floor with the bacteria! Since it can be wrapped around your purse straps you will never loose it and you won't have to go digging for it in the bottom of your bag either. They are also eco-friendly because each PurseHook is made out of recycled metal and is fully backed with 100% recycled rubber, which helps secure every hook to any surface! They sell for $24.95 on the Je'Marie website.

I received a FUMI called Vibrant that has a zebra print on it. It suits me because I love the exotics and horses...so zebras are one of my many favorite animals. I tried it out on my loaded down diaper bag and it held it very well. I did have to tie the straps so they were shorter and the bag wouldn't touch the floor. The FUMI works best if your purse doesn't have long straps. Je'Marie PurseHook and Accessories also sells regular pursehooks along with other accessories that you can put on your FUMI or purse. My favorites that I don't have yet are the: Blue Lagoon PurseHook, Cabo Bayo PurseHook, Wild Child PurseHook, Canoodling Flamingos FUMI Charm, Chic Zebra FUMI Charm, and Talking Toucan FUMI Charm.

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Lauren's Hope Review

Lauren's Hope has fashionable medical ID jewelry that combine safety and style! The bracelets are beautiful and some even have matching earrings you can also get to go with them! They are coming out with over 40 different new styles coming soon! Their new Dazzle line of bracelets I love! Especially the Atlantis, Razzle Dazzle, Mardi Gras, and Peacock styles. I also love the: Elizabeth In Blue, Color Changing Mood Bead, Petite Petals, Emerald Splash, The Lily (reminds me of watermelon), To The Beach!, Glow Worm (Glows in the Dark) and Jumble!.

I won Momma Findings giveaway on her blog for the color changing mood bead bracelet with medical ID and she sent me a fiber optic sherbert bracelet to use with the medical ID because she was a little late getting it in the mail. Thanks Sara!

I had asthma as a child and I wish I had one of these! My 4 year old daughter, Tatiana, who will be 5 in January would benefit greatly by having a medical ID. She is totally blind (no light perception) and has: Panhypopituitarism, Diabetes Insipidus, Hypothyroidism, Seizure Disorder, Hypotonia, a g-tube, and developmental delays. She is also allergic to Betalactams, Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Promethazine and Latex. Since she is so medically involved I will probably have to have some help getting it engraved.

Lauren’s Hope donates a portion of their profit on the medical ID bracelets to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Lauren's Hope is also having free standard shipping and handling on any bracelet over $20 with the coupon code: dazzle. Coupon code expires on November 7th, 2008.

Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewelry Review

Ok, I must admit I had only heard of Smart Mom Jewelry and had already bought their jewelry before I went searching for more great products for teething babies. I came across this website called Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels. They have a line of teething jewelry and keychains similar to Smart Mom Jewelry's. This jewelry line is conceptualized and manufactured by Dr. Helen Bloom Smith, a dentist and loving mom from Birmingham, Alabama.

These jewels are also made from plastic that is food-safe, non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, latex, lead, and PVC free. They are also dishwasher-friendly. Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels are made of food grade silicone that has FDA approved materials and colorings. Not only did Dr. Bloom make sure the material and colorings on her products were safe for your baby, she made sure the product was the perfect thickness/hardness. If a product is too hard it can damage the tooth buds. She apparently has done her research to find the perfect durometer for a teething baby. She should know her stuff, being a dentist and all! The pendants have a latex free cording that has elasticity to allow for stretching instead of the breakaway clasp. The jewels for the necklaces come in a rectangle pendant, circle pendant, or hexagon pendant. They also carry bracelets and keychains.

I was sent a Emerald Bracelet and Circle Slide Necklace for free from Dr. Bloom to test and review.

They are giving $1 to the Starlight Children's Foundation for every Plum jewelry item sold from their website.

Smart Mom Jewelry Review

Here is my littlest one, Teela, enjoying some Teething Bling from Smart Mom Jewelry. She is also pictured on their website.

What a great product they have! I love the fact that they are safe for babies to chew on and so stylish to wear. As many moms know that when you wear your jewelry while holding small children they are always enthralled by it and want to either pull on it or chew on it. I can say that most of my jewelry is not safe to chew on. Most have small parts and some even have lead in them! The Teething Bling is made from plastic that is food-safe, non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, latex, lead, and PVC free. They are also dishwasher-friendly and all pendants come with a breakaway clasp. As you already know I love bangles...so when I heard about this fabulous product on some other mom blogs out there I had to buy one to see for myself. I bought the Lapis Lazuli donut shaped pendant and the bangle to match.

A percentage of all retail sales goes to these worthy organizations:

CureSearch
Dress for Success
(in special memory of Maria Jankowski Maurer)

Also, you can use coupon code S-MWS to receive $12 off with every pendant purchase, expires September 2008. Save yourself. Check it out.

This October 2008, Smart Mom Jewelry supports breast cancer awareness month with a special online offer. Purchase anything from their "Think Pink" line and they'll donate 20% of every sale to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

November is time for their pre-holiday sale! All month long, everything is 20% off.