Monthly Archives: December 2009

{giveaway: verde rocks}

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Early readers of {Bits of Beauty} might remember this post about eco-friendly jewelry line, VerdeRocks. Gwen has been working harder than all of Santa’s elves combined on new pieces and a new website. Back in April, I asked Gwen if she ever did custom jewelry; I’d asked to see if she could create a Little Prince pendant. Enthusiastic as she is about her work, she got crackin’ right away. In the process, Gwen stumbled across a means of preserving flowers for jewelry, which is something she’s wanted to do for ages. Talk about meant to be! Today, we have a sneak-peek and a chance to win one of her newest floral creations. As you can imagine, I’m honored that she has chosen to host this giveaway with us.

Aren’t these new pieces amazing? I can’t wait to see the rest. {I’m already fantasizing about that one on top.} I’m so happy that one of you will have the chance to wear a gorgeous VerdeRocks creation. I lovingly wear my VerdeRocks cuff and regularly receive gushing compliments on it. I fell in love with it the first time I saw it, and it remains my favorite piece of jewelry. I think you, my lovely readers, will find a favorite piece from VerdeRocks, too.

Gwen is giving away one of her brand new preserved rose necklaces to a lucky {Bits of Beauty} reader. Poetic, no?

To enter:

1. Visit the VerdeRocks website and pick out your favorite item

2. Leave a comment below

3. Tweet this giveaway for an extra entry {tag @bitsofbeauty}

UPDATE: Giveaway now ends on December 31st at midnight EST. Good Luck!

{btw} When you visit her site, please sign up for e-mail updates, as the new line will be debuting soon!

{giveaway: fifi flowers}

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As one of the many giveaways going on here at the blog, we have a gift certificate for a custom portrait from Fifi Flowers. You can see more of her work here.

To enter:

Just leave a comment below. Get an extra entry if you follow this blog or tweet this giveaway {tag @bitsofbeauty}

Contest ends 12/25 at midnight EST. Winner will be selected at random. Good Luck!

{giveaway: dolores petunia}

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You might recall this post featuring some items from Dolores Petunia. Well, since that post, DP has been featured in all sorts of mags, blogs, and TV. We’re lucky to have a little giveaway from one of our favorite etsy shops.

One lucky reader will win a Dolores Petunia Fancy Betty Crystal headband. To enter, visit Dolores Petunia and heart your favorite item. Then, leave a comment below. Extra entries given to tweets {tag @bitsofbeauty} and followers.

Contest ends 12/25 at midnight EST. Winner will be selected via random number generator.

{giveaway: stone + mann}

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Woohoo! 3 giveaways on the blog today. First up, Stone + Mann. Check out the website; it’s pretty! The winner will receive a $40 gift certificate from the store.

To enter:

1. Visit Stone + Mann

2. Leave a comment below

3. Get an extra entry if you follow this blog or tweet this giveaway {tag @bitsofbeauty}
Contest ends 12/25 at midnight EST. Winner will be picked at random. Good Luck!

{inspired gifts: bookworm}

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book·worm –noun
a person devoted to reading or studying.

{Book City Jackets Covers $15}

*Code BCJ2009 for free shipping on order of two sets or more and $5 off orders of $50 or more

{Penguin Classics $13 each}


{In the Library fragrance $60}

** Use codes “instyle10” to get 20% off the entire order and “hohoho” for free overnight shipping on orders of $250 to get your presents in time for Christmas!

{Red Batchel Bag $147}
** Use codes “instyle10” to get 20% off the entire order and “hohoho” for free overnight shipping on orders of $250 to get your presents in time for Christmas!

{Kindle $259 or Nook, currently backordered, $259}
*Help reduce the bookworm’s clutter, so the truly beloved books will have more space.

Photo from previous post.

{holiday tunes}

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Ok, so I know everyone always wants to know about the cool music playing at anthroplogie. Since no one ever has a clue, I just started looking up some of the Christmas songs I’ve heard in the store. Please note, I usually hate remixed holiday songs, but Anthro did an awesome job of finding “modern” holiday music that you’d actually like to play in your home.

A few songs are in the player below, which you can just stream the full songs from. Also, I put a few of the songs into an amazon widget, since I couldn’t find all the songs I like through mixpod. {If you are viewing this via e-mail, please click the post title to visit on site.}

One more thing… I’m giving away a little surprise to up to 50 readers who leave a comment below. Good Luck!

Photos by Chris Everard

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{inspired gifts: modern masculine}

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mas·cu·line –adjective
1. pertaining to or characteristic of a man or men: masculine attire.
2. having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength and boldness.

{Palmer & Sons Leather Cuff CAD$60}

{Hand Graft U Macbook Sleeve EUR 79.00}

{Tivoli Audio $149.99}

{btw} all of these items can be shipped worldwide

{more from the blogosphere}
+ A Cup of Jo has her gift guides up, including some for men!
+ Also, check out this fantastic gift guide from Design*Sponge. Everything is under $25!

{friday finds: pop-up books}

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Remember how exciting pop-up books made reading as a kid? The story would completely come to life. The fact that you could touch and play, instead of just listen and look, was so much better. Don’t you still freak out when you see a great pop-up book? {If you say no, I swear I’ll slap you silly, because I know if I dangled a pop-up book in front of you, you couldn’t help but squeal in delight. Even a grown man would get nostalgic and misty eyed. It’s a fact.}

Below are several videos of some great pop-up books. {If you are viewing this in e-mail, you must visit the site to see the videos.}

Also, the Little Prince is available as a pop-up book! I bought this one for Munchkin a few days ago. It’s beautiful. Expect pictures on the blog soon!

Apparently, Peter-Pan is also available as a pop-up. I have yet to see this one in person, but I’d like to! Munchkin had a Peter Pan obsession for awhile, so perhaps I’ll get it for him, too.

This one is obviously for me, since I don’t have a daughter. I’ve seen this one many times. My best friend and I drooled over it. There were so many little bits to explore. Absolutely gorgeous.

Do you have a favorite pop-up book? I’d love to know!