Showing posts with label American Made. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Made. Show all posts

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Small Business Saturday

Well, hello there! I decided this was just as good a day as any to dust off this old blog and put her to good use.

Being a small business owner myself, I can appreciate the idea behind Small Business Saturday. For those of us who run our businesses with fervor and joy, the support of our community (online and neighborhood!) is what allows us to be successful.

Naturally, I'm offering some GREAT deals on my handcrafted jewelry in my own Etsy shop! Here's what's going on right now at bel monili:
  • 25% off of your entire purchase of $35 or more using code BF2013 through midnight EST 11/30/13
  • 20% off of your entire purchase of $10 or more using codeSBS2013 through midnight EST 11/30/13
And...keep your eyes peeled (hint: follow us on Facebook and sign up for our email list) for an awesome Cyber Monday deal to follow!

www.belmonili.etsy.com

On this Small Business Saturday, here are some of my most favorite small businesses (and some of them even have some great sales to check out!). Here are just a few of MY favorite things:

www.etsy.com/shop/bonneamy

Welcome to my friend Amy's shop, where you can find Alphabet Photography Prints, custom orders and already pre-designed prints are available. They make unique gifts for weddings, housewarmings, birthdays, anniversaries, showers, parties and any occasion. Using her original photography of architectural and natural objects, Amy has created alphabet photography art with a heavy focus on Pittsburgh, PA.
Amy also offers custom alphabet photography name prints! 
www.etsy.com/shop/bonneamy


www.etsy.com/shop/charisnotesandgifts
Charis (pronounced: khar'-ece) is the English translation for the Greek word (χάρις, ιτος, ἡ) for grace. Meanings: a gift or blessing; favor; gratitude, thanks; joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness. Share "charis" with someone you care about via the thoughtfulness of a handmade, handpicked, specially designed card or gift. 

 Use coupon code SBS13 starting today, Saturday the 30th, to celebrate Small Business Saturday and will be good through Dec 6th for 15% off any Etsy shop purchase of $10 or more



www.etsy.com/shop/greenbubblegorgeous
 
Small batch natural and organic ingredient bath and body products! My dear friend Krystal of Green Bubble Gorgeous makes AMAZING bath and body products, and as an added bonus she recently began to offer FREE domestic shipping on every order!

Green Bubble Gorgeous will be offering a Cyber Monday code in her Etsy shop: Use code cyber2013 all day Monday 12/2/13 to get 15% off your order of $25 or more!


www.juNxtaposition.com

You all know my bestie Jeanne of juNxtaposition, and if you don't...well, then you simply MUST stop over for a visit to her website! 
Typewriter key jewelry, stamped silverware handles, and overall awesome upcycled stuff!



I am proud to say that Adriana of Little Miss Snazzy started out her great venture by learning a couple of beading tricks from me...now she makes GORGEOUS jewelry using a variety of materials including semi-precious stones, leather, and metals.

Enjoy 25% off of your purchase of $25 or more in her Etsy shop using coupon code SMALLBUSINESS now through Sunday 12/1/13.


Happy Shopping!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Fantastic 14: Day 11: FOLK Magazine


I am going to go ahead and assume that, by now, you have heard of FOLK Magazine. While I am well aware of the old adage of "those who assume...", the data shows that this once tiny startup magazine has now reached international status and ranks amongst glossy heavy hitters such as Country Living and Better Homes and Gardens. 

From the FOLK blog:
 "FOLK magazine is devoted to presenting a fresh and youthful interpretation of simple country lifestyles, while focusing on the stories that make America our collective home sweet home. This down to Earth magazine fills a unique niche in the shelter publication landscape: content is part lifestyle, part editorial, all heart."


FOLK Editor in Chief and founder Ben Ashby is the main source of the magic at FOLK. I was impressed (to say the very least) when I read the story about how FOLK came to be (I'm not gonna spoil it; you have to read their mag to find out!).

Right beside Ben in the FOLK lineup of chiefs is Hillary Lewis and Heath Stiltner, 
two of the hardest working folks in the business.
While I will shout from the rooftops praise and love for FOLK Magazine, I am writing today to share the love with their amazing blog. What you will find here is a collection of life stories, beauty, fashion, DIY projects, recipes, anecdotes, and personal challenges that will keep your mind, body, and spirit feeling energized and refreshed.

With an all-star cast of contributing bloggers, you will quickly become addicted to finding out what is going to be posted next. Will it be a fantastic DIY project from Eclectically Vintage? An inspiring story from At the Picket Fence? Maybe a delicious recipe from MommaHen's Frugal Life


Friends, I HIGHLY recommend you take a moment to visit the FOLK blog, grab yourself a subscription (it's a STEAL), and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest

Happy Reading!