As expected, we're without power since Monday. I'm at my Mom's soaking up as much internet as possible. The current giveaway will be extended through next week. I hope everyone is safe! I'm still here - thankfully!
Jeanine
Jeanine
*I am posting ahead in case we lose power due to Hurricane Sandy.*
Let's face it. Who really likes Mondays? To ease some of the pain of the start of another work week, I'm hoping to do at least one giveaway a month on Mondays starting today! Up first is some great scented candles from FragranceNet.com's Exceptional...For Your Home collection.
Let's face it. Who really likes Mondays? To ease some of the pain of the start of another work week, I'm hoping to do at least one giveaway a month on Mondays starting today! Up first is some great scented candles from FragranceNet.com's Exceptional...For Your Home collection.
Founded
in 1997, FragranceNet.com is the leading online retailer of discounted genuine
brand name fragrances and beauty products. With more than 13,000 items,
FragranceNet.com sells fragrances, skincare, haircare, candles, aromatherapy
and more all at discounts up to 70 percent off department store prices. Brands
include: Dolce & Gabbana, Cool Water, Obsession, Fendi, Romance, Versace,
Escape, Gucci, Angel, Burberry, Eternity, Polo, and White Diamonds, among
others. FragranceNet.com offers free U.S.
Exceptional...For Your Home candles are available exclusively at FragranceNet.com. They come in four yummy flavors: Applewood, Fresh Linen, Orange Ginger and Vanilla Sensual. They all smell delish!
The folks at FragranceNet.com were not only nice enough to give me one Vanilla Sensual candle ($25 value) to giveaway, but they've also provided you with a 15 percent off coupon code good on their site: JBCG5.
To enter the giveaway:
1. Become a follower or let me know in a comment that you already are;
2. Like FragranceNet.com on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did.
You can gain additional entries by:
1. Follow FragranceNet.com on Twitter (@fragrancenet) and let me know in a comment that you did;
2. Like Okio B Designs on Facebook and let me know in a comment that you did;
3. Follow @okiobdesigns on Twitter and let me know in a comment you did;
4. Blog/tweet/Facebook about this giveaway and let me know in a comment you did.
Open to US residents only - sorry! I'll pick a winner via Random.org on Friday, November 2, 2012 (provided I have internet access!). Good luck!
Jeanine
*I was provided a candle for this giveaway; and am affiliated with FragranceNet.com via my day job.
Hurricane Sandy is on it's way to New York. I figure I better get some posts in before we lose power. With Hurricane Irene in 2011, we went 6 days without power. Ack! Fingers crossed, it won't be as bad as they are predicting. Yesterday, I ran a bunch of errands to prep for the storm and popped into Ikea. I picked up this four-pack of little metal stars.
So petite that three easily fit into this vintage Jello mold. I created the little banners using this font from Dafont.com. Have you been there? They have the coolest fonts. Ever!
I just saved this carnival-inspired one to my computer and printed out "noel," "peace" and "joy." I cut the paper into banners, distressed them a bit and used Glue Dots to place them on the front of each star.
A really quick and cheap project. The set of 4 was $3.99 at Ikea. The paper, ink and font were free. And now I have some cute little holiday stars for my Xmas tree or I might just keep them in the Jello mold.
To everyone else in the path of Sandy, please be safe!
Jeanine
To everyone else in the path of Sandy, please be safe!
Jeanine
Remember this candleholder/candlelabra I picked up at a thrift store last weekend? It was black and a bit grungy. Here it is now:
After carefully removing the berries, I gave it a couple of coats of white spray paint.
Once the paint was dry, I had to re-attach the berry garland which was no easy task as it was in pieces. I didn't want to have to use hot glue, so I just kind of bent them and wrapped them back on. I added some of my French script candles for a Frenchy touch.
This will definitely be my centerpiece for the Christmas table.
Jeanine
Jeanine
I was able to get a few makeovers in this weekend. First up is this little cloche I scored for $4 at a local garage sale. I knew I wanted to do something Frenchy to it, and this Paris postmark was the perfect fit:
I'm pretty sure the image is from The Feathered Nest. I have so many random images saved onto my computer that it's hard to keep track sometimes.
After giving the base a few coats of white spray paint, I printed off the image onto label paper. I cut around the border and it fit perfectly! Just peel and stick.
I haven't added anything to it yet because Halloween decorations have taken over the house, but once they are neatly tucked away, I'll be adding something to it and displaying it on my vintage desk.
Linking to Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday.
Jeanine
Linking to Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesday.
Jeanine
I hit a few garage sales and the local church country fair Saturday morning. I hadn't intended on it, but I came home with a ton of great Xmas stuff! Super cheap too - just the way I like it.
This candleholder needs to be cleaned up a bit. I may paint it white, but I definitely want to keep the faux berries. This was $1. The little snowman ornaments were also $1 for the set. I'm going to write each of our names on them for the tree this year.
The wood Santa and snowman were $3 each. The original price tag said $19.99 for EACH. Score! The little cloche was $4. I didn't buy it for the tree part, I bought it because I've been searching for cloches and can't seem to find one I like under $25. It'll be the first thing to get a makeover this week.
The little trees with the bows were $1 each. I want to have a tree or two in every room in the house this Xmas. It's my goal every year but it never seems to happen. This year I'm determined.
Last up, I did score some Halloween goodies too. These candy corn ceramic bowls were $1 each. I also got some ceramic pumpkin candleholders - also $1 each, random lace and fabric, and of course a few things for the kiddies. Overall, I spent about $20 for everything.
Jeanine
Jeanine
