New Giveaway- Gorgeous Jewelry, Just in Time for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day Giveaway

Friends, I am EXTREMELY excited about this giveaway.

It is amazing. It is beautiful. It is planet-friendly AND it supports organ donation.

And it is oh-so-perfect for Valentine's Day.

flutterELLE is donating one Valentine's Collection Piece Bracelet to one very lucky reader!

My friend, Jess, started her own business creating stunning jewelry for HER, SIR and JR.

I'm seriously in LOVE with everything that she makes. 

I met Jess years and years ago in college. Thankfully we have kept connected over the years because Jess has encouraged me when I was in low times, and is just an absolutely gorgeous person- inside and out.

She co-founded a not-for-profit company called Because I Can (becauseicanproject.com) that supports organ donation in Canada. A portion of every purchase of the advocate collection flutterELLE jewelry supports this incredible charity.

This wife and mom of three designs and creates the jewelry herself. And have I mentioned that it is all stunning!!??

(From the website):

The Butterfly Effect

The BUTTERFLY EFFECT stems from the concept that small causes can have large effects. Our family motto is, BE the change you wish to see in the world. It is not our personal responsibility to change the world, but it is our responsibility to change OUR world. To flutterELLE, the butterfly symbol represents expressions of transformation, growth, beauty, change, diversification + strength.

Each piece from flutterELLE is authentic + hand-made with equal parts precision + care. Our collection pieces are inspired by cherished individuals who have graced our lives with significant impact + love. Each one has a unique story, as we believe that every story matters. Our company is family derived + proudly Canadian. x.

Gorgeous jewelry. Hand-crafted. 

Proudly Canadian. 

Need I say more?

(From the website):

C H A R I T A B L E  G I V I N G

The BUTTERFLY EFFECT means actively being the change we wish to see in the world. We are proud to support our chosen non-profit organization, because i can project. We have a special place in our hearts for organ donation + adore the advocacy of saving lives. A portion from every piece of our SIGNATURE ADVOCATE collection is donated directly to because i can project.

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For more information regarding organ donation, please visitbecauseicanproject.com.

E A R T H  P R O T E C T I O N

We work to ensure that our signature pink + black boxes are sustainable by sourcing the products from an earth friendly supplier. Our boxes are 80-90% recycled, carbon neutralized, or made from treeless paper. We are intentional to minimize our environmental footprint + impact.

So there you have it, friends.

Who wants a FREE flutterELLE 

bracelet??

I wish I could enter myself!

To enter the giveaway, simply share 

this post and comment on which of the 

flutterELLE philosophies

you appreciate 

most-





The Butterfly Effect (BE)

Charitable Giving

or Earth Protection.

(Draw will run from January 18th to 

January 25th)




***If we are not social media friends,

 comment on this post below, and you 

will be entered***





Thanks for stopping in and good luck 

friends!






Blessings.

My Second-Hand Christmas 2017

It was likely coming home to newly-fallen snow tonight. 

Or maybe it was the chilly December evening.

Whatever it was, I just had to turn on all my cozy Christmas lights and snuggle up with this year's Christmas decor.

Being in teacher's college this past year has forced me to cut back in many areas of my life. Time with friends, the quality of my cooking, cleaning the house...and this year I only put out the necessities when it came to Christmas decorations. 

In the back of my mind I kept thinking- "Remember, this all has to back AWAY again in a few weeks"...

SO, I thought I would share the lucky pieces that made the cut. 

OF COURSE, I had to update my ladder out front of my home:

Ladder- found on the side of the road. 

N*O*E*L- letters drawn with black marker on placemats.

Edison lights- Habitat for Humanity store- $40

(Also seen HERE from last Christmas)

This was the one piece that I bought for decoration this year.

I bought this sign at Robert Bateman High School's Christmas craft sale. I actually really REALLY love it. It was made my some student's in the Special Education Department at the school and I scored it for only $4!

I love that they used repurposed hardware to spell out the word "JOY".

Next we'll go to my 'plywood Christmas signs that I made last year.

To take a closer look at my "O Come Let Us Adore Him" sign that I made- you can find it HERE.

For my "A Thrill Of Hope..." sign- you can find that HERE.

For the repurposed 'Starburst Mirror' DIY- you can find that HERE.

Also in the Living Room, I repurposed these crates that I bought on Kijiji for my wedding in August for $25 each into a sort of shelf. So far, I'm loving it.

The Santa figurines were my Grandma's. I'm in love with them.

In the Dining Room, I kept it very simple this year, as well. 

On top of the piano I displayed a nativity inside of a green crate that I've had FOREVER.

The gold wire star I picked up over the summer as wedding decor. Pretty sure I only paid $1.99 for it. With some LED lights- it's quite Christmas-y.

These Votive candle holders were also picked up for my wedding and were placed on the dinner tables. Pretty sure the white ones were $1.99 and $2.99. The burgandy one I think was $3.99.

The wood slice coasters were $1.50 each at the Resource Thrift Shop.

And in my kitchen, I just put out these little lovelies. 

I've always loved these little vintage Santa candle sticks/ salt and pepper shakers of my Grandma's. Now every day I get to gaze at them in my own kitchen.

And that's pretty much it for my second-hand decorating this year. 

Thanks for stopping by.

Many blessings for a very happy holiday season!!

Honeymooning- In My Dominican Closet 2017

Friends,

I feel like ALL I do is apologize for being non-existent and for finding it very difficult to find time to blog.

University, placements, kids and husband have been sucking up all my previous blog-time!

I definitely want to share a few of the second-hand items that I brought along on my honeymoon (back in September!).

Shortly before I left on my glorious and relaxing honeymoon, a new women's consignment store opened in Hamilton- "Style Encore". I have to say, I am a HUGE fan!

Because they are a consignment store you KNOW that you are going to be shopping among quality, name-brand clothing. I also must mention that their prices are EXTREMELY reasonable. Better than you will find at Value Village (who get their stock given to them for FREE).

Here are the following items that I brought along with me on my Honeymoon in the Dominican:

Strapless Dress- $11 Style Encore

Necklace- $8 Style Encore

Clutch- $3.99 Talize

Shoes- FREE from a Clothing Swap

I LOVED this strapless dress! It was super comfy and a cool material. Perfect for those warm and sticky Dominican nights.

I really REALLY wish that my new hubby would have said, "Don't hunch over like that, honey- you look like a Hobbit"....but oh well....

The back of this dress is what sold me on it. So CUTE.

Coral Dress- $24 Style Encore

Belt- Thrifted forever ago

Necklace- Castoff from a friend- FREE

This adorable tank was also a castoff from a friend. Actually- the same friend that I got this necklace from! Thank you LEANNE!!

Tank- FREE

Shoes- FREE

Necklace- FREE

Skirt- thrifted ages ago and has been on every Caribbean trip with me.

Sunglasses- $11 Style Encore
Bathing Suit Cover- Borrowed from a friend

So, in case you've never read my blog before...

try shopping second hand! You can look like a million bucks while being kind to your wallet AND to the planet. 

And ladies in Hamilton, if you haven't yet tried Style Encore- definitely check them out! They will also buy your great-condition/ name brand clothing for cash!!

Blessings.