Today is Day 5 and the last day of my Vera Bradley week long give-away! I hope you’ve had fun and that all the beautiful colors and patterns inspired you to spring right into, well… spring! I so enjoyed my week immersed in something I love to play with, photograph and write about and that is …Vera Bradley. There’s just something about those little ribbon zipper pulls, the squishiness of the soft quilted fabric and peering into pockets imagining what… [Read More]
Today is Day 4 of my Vera Bradley week long give-away and I’ve chosen something special I know you’ll love! Thursday ~ “All Wrapped Up” Jewelry Roll in Lagoon Blue I first posted about my little find here and now I have one for you! Untied but not unrolled…Nooks and crannies on display… To Enter ~ Just leave a comment!You must be a follower of my blog or let me know you are a new follower and leave a comment…. [Read More]
Everyday this week I’m giving away a great Vera Bradley item in a new Spring color.Wednesday ~ Vera Bradley Zip ID Case in Blue LagoonRunning to the gym, Little League, the carpool line or out to walk the dog?This little case is perfect to hold your essentials!Signature silver key ring, front ID window, plus an interior zip pocket with the cute signature VB ribbon zipper pull. *Love* that little detail. And wait until you see what I have tomorrow for… [Read More]
Everyday this week I’m giving away a great Vera Bradley item in a new Spring color.Tuesday ~ Vera Bradley Address Book in Lemon Parfait Old school. Classic.For those of us who want some desk eye candy and don’t want to turn on the computer every time we need an address or phone number! Here are the rules ~ To Enter ~ Leave a comment! You must be a follower of my blog or let me know you are a new… [Read More]
“Vera Bradley Give-Away Everyday! ” All week long!Everyday this week I’ll be giving away a great Vera Bradley item in the new Spring colors. Monday ~ Vera Bradley Slim Case in Folkloric Perfect for readers, pencils, pens or personal items. Here are the rules ~ To Enter ~ Leave a comment! You must be a follower of my blog or let me know you are a new follower and leave a comment. I’m grateful and appreciative of my followers and… [Read More]
When I saw these I couldn’t resist so I’m picking up the tab!And because it’s more fun to have a cocktail with a friend, when I bought one for myself, I decided to buy one for you too! Here are the rules ~ For 1 Entry ~ You must be a follower of my blog or let me know you are a new follower and leave a comment. I’m grateful and appreciative of my followers and I feel they deserve… [Read More]
I met with lovely Michele, our local Vera Bradley rep last week and she showed me the Metropolitan travel bag. *LOVE*!!! Lady Kate, my best friend from college, and I, met for lunch at the Mission Viejo Mall where we ventured into a store with a plentiful VB collection. Lady Kate, who is a Congressional wife, travels to DC frequently for extended stays so I wanted to introduce her to the Metro bag. I knew it would be perfect for… [Read More]
Little $18 promotional Vera Bradley jewelry cases called ‘All Wrapped Up’.*LOVE*They were very difficult to find round these parts as not every VB retailer carried them but they are as cute as can be as in ‘adorable’ and ‘girlie’ and ‘you’ve got a find one and make it your own’. Definitely worth the hunt if you can still find them even if perhaps they have gone back up to $28. Up close and personal~ A magnet keeps the compartments stationary… [Read More]
“Buckle up and put your trays and seats in their upright position…” … because we are taking off for the final flight of “All Things Summer Give-Away!”We’re going to bring some color, style and fun to the ‘friendly skies.’ Once upon a time, travel was considered refined and exotic.People used to dress up to go places and it was special.Gentleman always donned a coat and tie and ladies were never seen without heels and a hat box. Perhaps our only… [Read More]
“To pack or not to pack? That is the question.”For your mid-summer’s night get-away.$19.99Amazon-upon-Avon 🙂 A Little Black Dress of jewelry rolls.Classic and understated.$12.97 I want this…..Sequin Starfish Cuff $198 …to go in this…..…or this. Can either say “summer” more?Both Vera. $35 & $48, respectively. “I’ll be right there!” One last peek in the mirror. Gorgeous.$39 “Talk to me, Harry Winston, tell me all about it!”A fully loaded jewelry case given to you for your crossing on the QE2 for… [Read More]
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