$500 Giveaway: Page Sargisson Jewelry

This week's giveaway is near and dear to my heart. Fellow Brooklynite and very talented jewelry maker, <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page Sargisson</a> is giving away a $500 gift certificate! Her beautiful work can be found at ABC Home and Sundance and boutiques around the world, as well as <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">her lovely online shop</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2102.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2102.jpg" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2103.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2103.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2093.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2093.jpg" /></div><br />Page makes all of her jewelry by hand in recycled gold, using impressions, images and patterns from found and borrowed objects that all have a really lovely sense of history. She uses this vintage printing press block to make all of her <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/collections/col-calendar?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">calendar charms</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2110-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2110-1.jpg" /></div><br />Page's jewelry studio is right by me in Brooklyn Heights, so I popped over recently to say hi. It was so fun to see all of the vintage pieces she uses to make her jewelry. She often uses wooden stamps she bought on her travels to India.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2108-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2108-1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2111.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2111.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I completely fell in love with these gold earrings that Page made using the pattern on an antique carved plate that belonged to her grandparents.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2106.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2106.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">See how she used the carved trees to make the sunburst pattern on the earrings?</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo IMG_2105-1.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/IMG_2105-1.jpg" /></div><br />I have one of <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/collections/col-calendar?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page's signature calendar charm necklaces</a> and I can say it is honestly one of my favorite pieces of jewelry. The first day I wore the necklace I got asked about a dozen times where it was from, which made me feel like a million bucks. I wear it almost every day now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo DSC_0255.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/DSC_0255.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>My calendar charm is gold and silver with a diamond marking the 9th of January, which is my wedding anniversary. I paired the charm with my grandmother's gold chain, so it feels extra sentimental. I love, love, love it.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo 4DSC_0224.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/4DSC_0224.jpg" /></div><br />Here are a few more favorite pieces from Page's site:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt=" photo pagesargisson.jpg" border="0" src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album4/pagesargisson.jpg" /></div><br />To enter the giveaway for $500 in Page's jewelry, go to the <a href="http://www.pagesargisson.com/?utm_source=LittleGreenNotebook&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=LGN" target="_blank">Page Sargisson site</a>, register with your email and then come back here to leave a comment with your favorite picks on this post. Contest ends Wednesday April 3 at midnight. One winner chosen at random and will be emailed using the registration on the Page Sargisson site, so be sure to register <i>and</i> comment.<br /><br /><i>PS And in the meantime, Page is very kindly offering a 25% off discount code good through April 15 on her site:  LGN25</i><br /><i><br /></i><i>*CONGRATS to the winner: Fran! Check your inbox. :)</i>

$500 Giveaway: Page Sargisson Jewelry

This week's giveaway is near and dear to my heart. Fellow Brooklynite and very talented jewelry maker, Page Sargisson is giving away a ...

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Editing My Make-Up Bag

<div style="text-align: left;">I've been on an editing mission lately! I decided it's ridiculous to give up precious real estate in our house for things that I don't ever use (or even for the rarely used things). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used to keep my make-up in a huge zippered case. It was large and awkward and I only used a small fraction of the products that I was keeping in there. I did this for years! So silly! Case in point: Somehow I had two of the exact same green eyeshadow in that bag. I mean, what? I can't even remember wearing sparkly green eyeshadow post high school.<br /><br />Then a couple weeks ago, around the same time we decided to <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/02/painting-laminate-bathroom-cabinets.html" target="_blank">paint the laminate cabinets</a>, I found this <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/product/?productId=rsalh523cb" target="_blank">pretty leather pouch</a> at American Apparel and it inspired me to simplify.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/DSC_0340.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">After going through and tossing all the stuff I didn't actually use, I was left with a small collection of make-up that I really do love.  One of my latest favorites is the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I5HJ2Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000I5HJ2Y&linkCode=as2&tag=littgreenote-20">Beautyblender</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=littgreenote-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000I5HJ2Y" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (the pink sponge in the corner of my bag here) - it was a bit of a life-changer for me. Have you tried it? I use it to apply my favorite <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FAOV26/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007FAOV26&linkCode=as2&tag=littgreenote-20">tinted moisturizer</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=littgreenote-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B007FAOV26" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and I use the flat bottom of the sponge to smooth out my blush when I wear it. I've been trying <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003P6RN0Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003P6RN0Q&linkCode=as2&tag=littgreenote-20">BB cream</a> too, but I think I like the <i>feel</i> of my tinted moisturizer better than the BB cream. I do like how the BB gives you an airbrushed look though, and I was pretty shocked the first time I tried it! It's really amazing stuff. I ran out a couple weeks ago and decided to try the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0084A5PVM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0084A5PVM&linkCode=as2&tag=littgreenote-20">l'oreal version</a> from the pharmacy and I like it just as much as the fancier brands.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/DSC_0382.jpg" /></div><br />Anyway, I still have a small drawer of cosmetics that I use less often, but it's nice to have my daily make-up bag edited down to the basics. I'm annoyed that I waited so long to make this happen, but now I am pumped and feeling ready to attack the rest of my house this weekend. Clutter, be gone! My closet will be hit especially hard and I'm determined to get it more edited and organized for spring.<br /><br />Speaking of spring, I wish the weather outside right now would cooperate and help me get more into the spring cleaning spirit, but it's snowing again, so... mostly we're just combating cabin fever at this point. I hope you have a fun, warm weekend ahead of you! xo</div>

Editing My Make-Up Bag

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Give Away from StyleMint (With Five Winners!)

<span style="background-color: white;">So this is weird. As I sat down to write this post about </span><a href="http://t.stylemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=22&aff_id=2244&file_id=16441&aid=2%24spons%24p3437%24c4339%248497" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">StyleMint</a><span style="background-color: white;">, an adorable online fashion shop founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, I happened to be watching a late-night rerun of Full House (the episode where Kimmy and DJ are babysitting and the kid's head gets stuck in the banister so they rub margarine all over him - so good), AND I look down and I'm wearing a t-shirt</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><i style="background-color: white;">from</i><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">StyleMint</span><span style="background-color: white;">! What does it all mean?!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/SMLGNTs1.jpg" /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/SMLGNTs2.jpg" /></i></div><br />Clearly the stars have aligned and this give away was meant to be. Five winners will be chosen to win a cool t-shirt of their choice from <a href="http://t.stylemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=22&aff_id=2244&file_id=16441&aid=2%24spons%24p3437%24c4339%248497" target="_blank">StyleMint</a> (some of my favorite styles are shown above). To enter, <a href="http://t.stylemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=22&aff_id=2244&file_id=16441&aid=2%24spons%24p3437%24c4339%248497" target="_blank">register</a> and choose your favorite pieces and leave a comment on this post with your top picks.<br /><br />Here are a few more of my favorite pieces available now at StyleMint. They're offering a discount to first-time shoppers - <a href="http://t.stylemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=22&aff_id=2244&file_id=16441&aid=2%24spons%24p3437%24c4339%248497" target="_blank">check it out</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/SMLGNBLOUSES2.jpg" /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/PANTSSHIRT.jpg" /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/SMLGNBLOUSES3.jpg" /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: start;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/SMBLOUSES1.jpg" /></i></div><br />The five winners will be chosen on Sunday night at midnight. Good luck!<br /><br /><i>PS Also I just remembered that about once a week someone on the street tells me I look like MK&A's little sister, Elizabeth. So basically what I'm saying is... I was meant to be an Olsen. I wonder if they need a decorator?</i>

Give Away from StyleMint (With Five Winners!)

So this is weird. As I sat down to write this post about  StyleMint , an adorable online fashion shop founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen,...

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Holiday Give Away: Five Pairs of Shoemint Shoes

<a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">Shoemint</a>, the fab collaboration from Steve Madden and Rachel Bilson, has some great new looks that I'm eying for the holiday parties we have coming up this month.  Here are some of my favorites:<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/heels.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/flatsbags.jpg" /></div><br />Today <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">Shoemint</a> is offering FIVE pairs of gorgeous real leather or suede shoes (or a bag!) to five readers. To enter visit the Shoemint site and register (it's quick, and free!) and leave a comment here with your very favorite choice.<br /><br /><a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">Which one</a> do you have your heart set on? I'm obsessed with these <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">gold-toe flats</a> can't decide between the black or green version) and this <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">see-through clutch</a>. I think it would double perfectly as a great laptop sleeve and I love that the little pouch in the front can store a power cord...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/ScreenShot2012-12-15at31918PM.png" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/ScreenShot2012-12-15at65328PM.png" /></div><br />Contest ends next Saturday at midnight. Good luck!<br /><div><i><br /></i><i>PS Don't forget to take $30 off your <a href="http://t.shoemint.com/aff_c?offer_id=34&aff_id=2244&file_id=16075&aid=4%24spons%24p3005%24c3723%247616" target="_blank">first order here</a>!</i></div>

Holiday Give Away: Five Pairs of Shoemint Shoes

Shoemint , the fab collaboration from Steve Madden and Rachel Bilson, has some great new looks that I'm eying for the holiday parties we...

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Weekend Give Away: 5 Baubles from Jewelmint with Three Winners!

Ladies, am I right when I say you can change your day for the better just by putting on a pair of fantastic earrings? Or a pretty cocktail ring, or a fancy necklace? I tried out a collar for the first time on Thanksgiving and felt pretty special.<br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/IMG_9394.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I got it from <a href="http://t.jewelmint.com/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=2244&url_id=1266&file_id=14894&aid=1%24spons%24p3086%24c3964%248167" target="_blank">Jewelmint</a> along with a few other baubles when they were having a sale, and was surprised at the quality of the accessories given the price! I was ecstatic then when Jewelmint reached out to me, kindly offering <b>three readers</b> their choice of FIVE pieces, plus a t-shirt from Stylemint! How will you possibly choose your favorites? Here's what I'm eyeing:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/jewelmint1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/jewelmint2.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>To enter, just <a href="http://t.jewelmint.com/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=2244&url_id=1266&file_id=14894&aid=1%24spons%24p3086%24c3964%248167" target="_blank">register here</a> to pick your favorites from the site. (Kate Bosworth is a style director, so you know it's gonna be good stuff!) Once you've narrowed it down to a few choices, leave a comment on this post. Contest ends next Friday at midnight. Three winners will be chosen at random and emailed.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're impatient, you can buy one piece and get one FREE by <a href="http://t.jewelmint.com/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=2244&url_id=1266&file_id=14894&aid=1%24spons%24p3086%24c3964%248167" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. I think I'm going to get the citrus earrings and that mauve and metallic ring at the top left.<br /><br /><i>GOOD LUCK!</i></div><div><blockquote type="cite"><div style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; word-wrap: break-word;"><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></div></div></blockquote></div>

Weekend Give Away: 5 Baubles from Jewelmint with Three Winners!

Ladies, am I right when I say you can change your day for the better just by putting on a pair of fantastic earrings? Or a pretty cocktail r...

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Weekend Give Away: Sole Society (3 Pairs!)

It's the weekend! I'm trying to get ready for Thanksgiving (and trying to talk myself out of buying our Christmas tree so soon!). I've been hustlin' in my new pink booties and they are keeping my feet happy.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/pinkbooties.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/IMG_92161.jpg" /></div><br /><a href="http://9nl.com/mcid/" target="_blank">Sole Society</a> is giving away <i><b>three pairs</b></i> of shoes each to <i><b>three readers</b></i>! Here are some of my favorites:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/FALLSOLESOCIETY.jpg" /></div><br />I'm such a loyal Sole Society fan. Every order I place, I'm pleased with the quality and fit (and the free shipping!!). And lately I'm loving that they have an <a href="http://9nl.com/mcid/" target="_blank">Insider's Picks page</a>, where they ask fashion editors (like <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/05/marlien-rentmeesters-la-home.html" target="_blank">Marlien</a>!) and celebrities (most recently Julianne Hough) to share their favorite pairs.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/Album%203/shoemint2.jpg" /></div><br />Sole Society asked me to choose my current favorites and they'd love to hear yours, too! For the chance to win <b>THREE</b> pairs of beautiful shoes, simply go <a href="http://9nl.com/mcid/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, quickly register and then (hardest of all!) choose your favorite shoes.<br /><br />Three comments will be chosen at random next Friday at midnight. Winners will be emailed. Open to US readers only at this time. Good luck!<br /><br /><i>PS Use the code LGN20 for $20 off your first order! Good through 12/15/12.</i>

Weekend Give Away: Sole Society (3 Pairs!)

It's the weekend! I'm trying to get ready for Thanksgiving (and trying to talk myself out of buying our Christmas tree so soon!). I...

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So Fresh and So Clean

When I was in college I bought my first dinnerware - eight place settings of really simple <a href="http://images.replacements.com/images/images5/china/D/dansk_tjorn_celadon_dinner_plate_P0000147707S0002T2.jpg" target="_blank">Dansk dishes</a> in the prettiest shade of jade/mint. I still have, use and love those dishes. They look great mixed with vintage jadite plates. Green will always be a favorite color of mine, so it's fun that mint is having a major moment right now. So many pretty things to chose from!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/MINT1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>ONE</i> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1934429465/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=littgreenote-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1934429465" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Kelly Wearstler's Hue</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=littgreenote-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1934429465" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; text-align: -webkit-auto;" width="1" /> - the limited edition of this design book comes in the prettiest shades! My favorites are the bright purple and this mint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>TWO</i> - <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/simone-bench/furniture/ottomans/11721?listIndex=16" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Bench</a> - This Ballard piece is a favorite. The price is right and I love the oak leg option. So pretty with the Suzanne Kasler mint linen!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THREE</i> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Essie-Winter-Collection-Candy-Apple/dp/B002ULRAQE" target="_blank">Essie nail polish</a> - I usually stick with reds/pinks/neutrals for finger nail polish, but toes are fair game for something really fun. I'm wearing this shade from Essie <a href="http://instagr.am/p/LLHd93QW_P/" target="_blank">in this photo</a>. (PS You can follow me on Instagram at jennykomenda)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FOUR</i> - <a href="http://us.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33060&storeId=13052&productId=4339187&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=mint%20flats&pageSize=20" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Topshop ballet flats</a> - I've been wearing these like crazy lately. They're not the best made shoes, but they are pretty soft and comfy. Mostly the color is spot-on perfection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FIVE</i> - <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Olivia_Area_Rug/310/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Persian style rug</a> - I am so intrigued by this rug! Does anyone have it? It would be so pretty layered on a large natural fiber rug in a living room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>SIX</i> - <a href="http://caitlinwilsontextiles.com/?p=product&sku=47&d=1&pre=p!category%7Cc!pillowcovers%7Cpatt!%7Cs!%7Cfabric!" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Mint Fleur Chinoise pillow</a> - A year or two ago, Caitlin and I had street crepes (nutella and banana - my favorite!) and chatted about colors while she was finalizing her fabric designs. I remember talking about how much we both loved mint. So glad the color has a staring role in her <a href="http://caitlinwilsontextiles.com/" target="_blank">textile line</a>! That girl is so sweet, gorgeous and talented. Couldn't love her more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>SEVEN</i> - <a href="http://baublebar.com/index.php/spearmint-bauble-bib.html?source=pjn&subid=73861" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Necklace</a> - Bauble Bar nails it again with this gorgeous statement necklace. Perfect with a plain white tee and colorful cigarette pants or a maxi skirt.<br /><br /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/MINT2.jpg" /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>EIGHT</i> - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005ZLQHRO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=littgreenote-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005ZLQHRO" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">iPhone case</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=littgreenote-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B005ZLQHRO" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; text-align: -webkit-auto;" width="1" /> - This is my case du jour. Cheap as can be and a great color! I love that it's bright enough to make my phone easy to find in my purse, which I'll confess is a little on the messy side lately.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>NINE</i> - <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/swahili-lidded-basket-c289/?pkey=e%7Cgreen%7C210%7Cbest%7C0%7C6%7C24%7C%7C10&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-OSS%20Green%20SUM%20D2-_-" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Lidded basket</a> - Thinking my girls need this basket to hold their dirty laundry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>TEN</i> - <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=23417066s&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-rewardStyle-_-Primary&clickid=0004c16eeff2df940ae02a041b3c69a0#BVRRWidgetID" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">UO high-waisted jeans</a> - These jeans are super-flattering, but also crazy long - like a 34" inseam. So unless you're a super model, you'll need to get them hemmed. I'd go for ankle length to make them more summer-friendly. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>ELEVEN</i> - <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/art-prints/MIN-J5M-GNA/peonies-in-vase" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Peonies print</a> - Some pretty little art from Minted's new art collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>TWELVE</i> - <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sugexp=chrome,mod%3D9&q=robert%20abbey%20pistachio&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=TkbJT6yJBaX20gGUt_mbAQ&biw=1434&bih=648&sei=UUbJT8qhJ8jn0QH96piiAQ" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Robert Abbey pistachio lamp</a> - I love any of Robert Abbey's lamps. I like the more modern lines of this lamp, especially since the color is a statement itself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>THIRTEEN</i> - <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/939176" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Fretwork fabric</a> - Oh, Spoonflower designers, you treat me right!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FOURTEEN</i> - <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Braemore-Ikat-Style-Small-Medallion-Fabric-Green-Turquoise-/160652750710#vi-desc" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Ikat style cotton fabric</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> - I've never seen this Braemore fabric in person, but it sort of reminds me of the style of Raoul Textiles fabrics, which cost a million dollars a yard, so yeah, I like it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>FIFTEEN</i> - <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/073882.jsp" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank">Bud vase</a> - I like vases like this one, with a decorative flower on the vase itself, to be used with greenery or just left empty on a display shelf. Don't you agree that coral and mint were meant to be together? Just gorgeous!!</div>

So Fresh and So Clean

When I was in college I bought my first dinnerware - eight place settings of really simple Dansk dishes in the prettiest shade of jade/mint...

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Give Away (with THREE winners!!) from Meredith Jackson Jewelry

Wouldn't this be just the best time of year to win a piece of fabulous jewelry from the uber-talented jewelry designer, <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/">Meredith Jackson</a>? How surprised and excited would you make your mom or your best friend by gifting her one of these pretties! Or what about treating yourself !? I would be thrilled to wear any of the pieces from Meredith's <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/">site</a>, but here are a few of the necklaces I have my eye on (take note, Santa!)<br /><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/MJDESIGNS.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Today we have THREE pieces to give away from Meredith Jackson designs. The hard part for you will be choosing between the necklace, the bracelet and one of the earring pairs! Here are the choices...</div><div><br /></div><div>1) Talk about versatile. You could wear this <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/fall-necklace-27/?stayincat=9">beautiful gold chain</a> ($300) with almost any outfit, any time of year!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/_DSC5013.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>2) My mom would love <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/pearl-bracelet-with-moonstone/?stayincat=10">this pearl bracelet</a> ($200) and me and my sisters would love to steal it from her.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/_DSC5579.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>3) Oh man, oh man. How will you ever choose between these lovely earrings? I'm especially crazy over the green and the lapis if that helps you narrow it down...</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you like <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/fall-earrings-22-2/?stayincat=18">Green Onyx</a> or <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/fall-earrings-61/?stayincat=18">Clear Quartz</a> best?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/_DSC3939.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/DSC_9845.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Or maybe <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/earrings-87/?stayincat=18">Smokey Quartz</a> or <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/lapis-earrings-test/?stayincat=18">Lapis</a>?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/DSC_0238.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/_DSC3794.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Or how about the <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/earrings-56/?stayincat=18">Mother of Pearl Quatrefoil</a> or the <a href="http://meredithjackson.com/item/fall-earrings-63/?stayincat=18">Chalcedony</a>?</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/DSC_9956.jpg" /><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/_DSC4214.jpg" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Alright! Are you feeling lucky? To enter, leave a comment on this post saying which one of the three items above you'd love to have most. A winner will be chosen for each of the three categories. If you'd like to win a pair of earrings, please be sure to specify which of the bunch you'd like most.</div><div><br /></div><div>For a second chance to win, you can like the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Meredith-Jackson-Jewelry-Design/262391773790293?sk=wall">Meredith Jackson Facebook page</a>. Be sure to leave another comment here saying so.</div><div><br /></div><div>Contest ends this Sunday, December 11 at midnight. Good luck!!</div></div>

Give Away (with THREE winners!!) from Meredith Jackson Jewelry

Wouldn't this be just the best time of year to win a piece of fabulous jewelry from the uber-talented jewelry designer, Meredith Jackson...

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Super Awesome Give Away

You guys, I've been blogging here for almost FOUR YEARS! It simultaneously feels much shorter and much, much longer than that. :) Thank you for all the love and support you've shown me. I have the sweetest, most respectful and encouraging readers. I really love you all - you make it easy to want to show up here every weekday.<br /><br />As a thank you, I'm going to be putting together some give-aways over the next couple of months called Jenny's Favorite Things. Are you excited? You should be. <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2011/09/26/jennys-give-away/">Check it all out here</a>. (comments on this post closed)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/Jennysfavethings.jpg" /></div><br />HAPPY MONDAY, FRIENDS!! xoxo

Super Awesome Give Away

You guys, I've been blogging here for almost FOUR YEARS! It simultaneously feels much shorter and much, much longer than that. :) Thank ...

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Magnificant Malachite

Malachite is such a pretty stone - no wonder it's a favorite in the design world. Sadly, the only malachite I own is in the form of a ring and a strand of beads, but I wear them a lot (not together obviously). Surprisingly the color compliments a lot of other colors and patterns. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/IMG_7743.jpg" /></div><br />Last week I was browsing through Spoonflower's site and I stumbled across this <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/405800">malachite print</a>. Have you heard of <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/">Spoonflower</a>? You can upload your own designs and they'll print up some fabric for you (or you can purchase other people's designs). Prices range between $18-$32 per yard depending on the type of fabric you choose (like cotton or linen blend). <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/Picture79.png" /></div><br />I was so excited to buy a couple yards of this malachite fabric for pillows for a client and to reupholster <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/04/rope-detailing.html">my rope benches</a>. Look at all the cool stuff you can do with this fabric! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/malachite5.jpg" /></div><br />- Have PANTS made!! <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/MichelleNussbaumer.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://kellyandhorne.blogspot.com/2010/04/malachite-madness.html">image</a></div><br />-Upholster your walls <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/designsponge.jpg" /><br />via d*s </div><br />-Upholster an antique chair: <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/XXX_8389_1272651184_1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1st Dibs </div><br />-Or just the seat of a chair: <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/hamishbowlesnycvoguelivingaustralia15.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hamish Bowles for Vogue Living Australia via Habitually Chic </div><br />-Make some show-stopping roman shades: <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/elledecor5598190018_ef664176c5_o.jpg" /><br />Elle Decor </div><br />-Mod Podge it to the top of a chic little table and top it off with some glass: <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/Picture80.png" /></div><br /><br />-Make the folding screen of your dreams: <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/jkomenda/album%202/XXX_malachite1.jpg" /><br />1st Dibs </div><br />PS I put together round up of my other favorite fabrics available on Spoonflower, <a href="http://blogs.babble.com/the-new-home-ec/2011/08/22/print-your-own-fabrics/">HERE</a>. I was shocked at how many patterns I wanted to buy!

Magnificant Malachite

Malachite is such a pretty stone - no wonder it's a favorite in the design world. Sadly, the only malachite I own is in the form of a ri...

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