:: Sparklingflora - Etsy Giveaway! ::

Apart from Pinterest, it's pretty safe to say that my favourite website is etsy. I love buying unique things for myself and as gifts. Knowing that my money is going to someone who is doing what they love is awesome - and I get something cool in return!

And now I'd like to give YOU something awesome from etsy! My gorgeous pen pal Astrid has a super cute little etsy store called Sparklingflora. Astrid sells cute homemade journals and jewellery. Astrid has so kindly offered three of her gorgeous journals and a necklace to give to one of my lucky followers!

Love the fun colours inside!

Super cute, right? I love the rainbow journal. I own this cloud necklace from Astrid's store and I love it. I also love her bunting journal!

"How do I enter?" I hear you ask. Well, all you need to do is go to Astrid's store and then come back here and tell me in the comments what your favourite item is. Don't forget to leave your email address so I have a way of getting in contact with you. The winner will be drawn on the first weekend of March, so you have two weeks!

Bonus entry: Favourite Astrid's store on etsy and come back and tell me in a separate comment.

Good luck! (And may the odds be ever in your favour!)

:: Etsy Love - Papered Thoughts ::

Back in March this year I was looking through my etsy activity and one of my friends had 'favourited' a super adorable packet of confetti that was labelled as a perfect pen pal gift. Well, colour me interested! I love things I can send my pen pals! I clicked through to the etsy store and that is where my obsession with Papered Thoughts began.

Papered Thoughts is the gorgeous etsy store run by Rin from the blog of the same name: Papered Thoughts. Rin is a creative genius and is always dreaming up the most adorable hand made items: from hand drawn stickers, to paint chip letter seals and confetti tape (it's just as awesome as it sounds).

I am in love with her hand-drawn stickers. I'm forever having an internal battle with myself: to use or not to use. I love them, but I didn't buy them to sit in my sticker box and feel unloved! Such a dilemma.

Papered Thoughts is a great place to go for creative, homemade items - including mail art envelopes! Rin's envelopes are amazing and she's selling some on her etsy store. My favourite is the Confetti Monster Envelope.

I think 2013 should be the year of the snail mail revolution! I urge you to sit down and put pen to paper and send something pretty to someone you love - maybe it's a postcard, maybe it's a thank you note. You never know what will come of it. Who doesn't love opening up their letter box and finding something gorgeous inside?

:: Scarlett ::

Back in 2010 my nephew was born on the 21st of September. Fast forward two years and my other younger sister gave birth to my niece on the 21st of September! The first two grandkids in our family share the same birthday, you really can't plan that. Her name is Scarlett and she is just divine. She is so teeny tiny (just over 6 pounds when she was born). I took these photos when she was 10 days old.

All headbands, bad the bright red one, were made by the gorgeous Alyssa from Red Bow Designs.

Being cute is tiring work.

:: Etsy Love - Easter ::

Every time I go to the shops I find myself surrounded by delicious Easter eggs and yummy smelling Hot Cross Buns! Easter is surely upon us. So far I have resisted the temptation and have not indulged in any Easter foods ... but that resolve won't last much longer! I have let Mr LG know what chocolates I am craving, so I hope he's been listening (I have been about as subtle as a semi-trailer!). In the lead up to Easter my etsy wish list has also become increasingly full of Easter goodness.

[The Melania via TheBannerBoutiqueonEtsy]

[Peter Rabbit Cupcake Toppers via shoptopitoffdesigns]

[Silver Bunny Rabbit Necklace via NextChapter]

[Happy Easter Egg Stamps via lovesprouts]

[Easter Egg Flat Notecards via lettercdesign]

Do you have any special Easter plans? My family has a 'Secret Easter Bunny' (like a Secret Santa) and we will be swapping presents up at the Sunshine Coast. I am hoping for a beautifully sunny beach day!

:: Lavender's Green :: will be having a guest poster very soon, I have been asked to ask you what you would like to read about! They are open to all suggestions!

Much love.

PS. If you have an etsy account let me know so I can make you a part of my circle!

:: Etsy Love - Rainbow Bright! ::

Hi, my name is Jasmine and I'm obsessed with etsy. Seriously, scouring through etsy listings has become one of my favourite things to do lately - I love the concept of 'one of a kind' items and supporting homemade. A quick look at my favourite items will show you my latest etsy obsession - rainbow items.

[Thank You Cards - Set of 6 - Rainbow Mixed Pack via InviteMe]

[You Choose - 5 Full Size - Pure & Natural Eyeshadows via noellabeautyworks]

[Pick a Pencil 12 Pack via Earmark]

[Birthday Card Set via flapperdoodle]

[Rainbow Cake Necklace via inediblejewelry]

[Rainbow Style Vinyl Macbook Keyboard Skin Sticker Decal via MacTA]

[Shimmering Rainbow Brite Tutu via mysticalgems1111]

How ridiculously cute is that last picture!

What are you loving right now?

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