… image by pafe (istockphoto username) …

What do you love reading about on blogs (i.e., general topics)? Leave your response in the comments section by Thursday March 5th at 11:30 pm EST. I will contact the recipient shortly afterward and post him/her on the blog as well.

I decided to post all four items this time — so no surprise item!

Okay, time for some fun!

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Item 1: Sunblooms by Amy Butler: A Stationery Collection (30 sheets and envelopes — 6 Different Designs)

Item 2: Russel and Hazel Patterned Mini Binder

… Description from Russell and Hazel Website: our patterned binders will add perk to your workday, sans the caffeine. Reinforced corners and a laminated cover in one of three motifs. Mix and match with other colorful Mini Three-rings to build your system.

- 1/2″ ring holds over 75 sheets
- metal-reinforced corners
- dry erase interior
- made from 100% post-consumer materials
- 7 x 9″ size”

Item 3: Ordinary Sparkling Moments by Christine Mason Miller

… image from Christine Mason Miller …

… Description from Etsy: Is it possible to find meaning in our day to day existence? Can wisdom be attained while we run errands, do the dishes and pay our bills? Ordinary Sparkling Moments – a joyful combination of the writing, collage and photography of Christine Mason Miller – explores these questions and more, celebrating the deeper truths that await our discovery in some of life’s most mundane moments.

Details

160 full color pages / 8″ x 8″

This book is a self-published labor of love, printed in the U.S.A.

“In this book Christine asks us ‘What does it mean to live an authentic life?’ By sharing some of her thoughts and experiences she attempts to peel away the layers of the created self in search of what it means to live fully open to what gives us the greatast meaning, even when that is extremely challenging.” -From the Forward by Keri Smith, author of Living Out Loud, The Guerilla Art Kit and Wreck This Journal

Item 4: Decoylab Wall Hanging Clock (Aqua)

Related posts:

1. Day Two of the Giveaway Celebration Event
2. A Four Day Celebration Giveaway Event
3. Desire to Inspire: A Sparkling Giveaway

"Ellie in Blue" by Melissa

I just walked into my apartment after a day of travel. I have to keep reminding myself that it’s Monday and not Sunday. It feels like Sunday today. I’m unpacking and getting organized for the week — two things that leave me feeling absolutely overwhelmed! So I decided it was time to write my wonderful Monday blog post that always makes the day a bit sweeter :).

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Every single moment you are writing the story of your life. — Christine Mason Miller

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*Jen Lemen* — incredibly inspiring individual, currently documenting a photo-journalism project on Shutter Sisters (read more at link below)

Jen’s Blog

*Russell + Hazel Chicklet Adhesive Notes* — Love color, little sticky notes, and obsessed with fun office products? Check these out!!

Image from Simplify101

*Sweet + Simple Blogs*

–> Melissa Loves

Melissa could not be a sweeter person! Her blog is amazing as well as her handmade jewelery :). I just received my first piece, Little Ellie, and will not take her off. You can see Melissa’s jewelery at her Etsy Store: Acts of Kindness. The image at the top of this post is the piece I got from Melissa!

–> When I Grow Up

I recently discovered Michelle’s blog and am hooked. It’s full of inspiration :).

*Be Creative*

–> Polyvore

Create your own online inspiration board/collages without any software! It’s a lot of fun (… quick + super easy too!). If you create something, please share!!

"Happy simply.." (created by Opptini on Polyvore)

• • • {Squam?} • • •

Is anyone going to Squam (Art Workshops)? It’s so close to me and there are going to be so many incredible people there… would love to know if anyone is planning on going or would like to go!!

Related posts:

1. Monday Inspiration: Finding Calm in Chaos
2. I Heart Twin Farms
3. Love Monday