{The Ardent Sparrow}

Weekend Project {Celery Stamped Gift Wrap}

7.17.2009

Join Ez, of "Creature Comforts" for a fantastic and simple tutorial for creating gift wrap with a celery stamp... Yes celery! And it couldn't be more charming... "Celery Stamped Gift Wrap"... Enjoy!

Summer Blog Roll {Day 3} 'Posy'

7.16.2009

Summer Blog Roll {Day 3}

"Posy"... A shabby chic blog by Jane, a blogger from the UK... I love to watch the progression of her projects... Currently she's in the middle of a bathroom reno (I can totally relate)... We may have very different styles... But I enjoy the inspiration none the less! Enjoy!

Summer Blog Roll {Day 2} 'A field Journal'

7.15.2009

Summer Blog Roll {Day 2}

I've long been a fan of "A Field Journal", the stunning and beautiful blog of an equally favourite Etsy shop "NaturalHistorie"... I adore the whimsy of the blog... And I always leave feeling inspired to create... The blog also houses a fabulous collection of simple but lovely DIY projects... Enjoy!

Summer Blog Roll {Day 1} 'Housemartin'

7.14.2009

Summer Blog Roll {Day 1}

"Housemartin" is the blog of "Ink & Peat" (a fantastic shop in Portland that carries my jewellery)... A beautiful and inspiring design web-site that will suck you in for hours! Enjoy!

Out & About with {The Ardent Sparrow}

7.13.2009

Visit 'Paper n Stich' for a new exhibition beginning today... I'm MORE than thrilled to join the ranks! {The Ardent Sparrow} 'Paper n Stitch' shop will be open until August 16th... Enjoy the shop and take some time to explore the other sellers that are showcasing their work! (And don't forget to click the heart to add me as a favourite)!

A Giveaway A Day {Day Five} "Almost Sunday" + "The Ardent Sparrow" + "Laura Walls Taylor"

7.10.2009

I've featured the shop of "Almost Sunday" several times... I adore her work and the butterfly mobile pictured below hangs above Brennah's crib! It's my favourite Etsy purchase yet! Today's fortunate winner will receive $25 US in store credit to spend in "Almost Sunday"... Enjoy!

Today's winner will also receive store credit for $20 US from my shop, "The Ardent Sparrow"... Enjoy!

And last, but not least, today's winner will also receive 15% off any purchase from the pottery shop of "Laura Walls Taylor"... Enjoy!

ENTER TO BE TODAY'S $45 US WINNER... Visit each shop, comment on your favourite item from each, and don't forget to leave your email address! The winner will be randomly chosen tonight at 10:00 pm EST... Enjoy and best wishes!

A Giveaway A Day {Day Four} "BananaSaurus Rex" + "Nostalgia Organics"

7.09.2009

The fantastic finds from "BananaSaurus Rex" are made of vintage and recycled materials... Eye pillows, lavender sachets and vintage wine wraps, just to name a few! Today's winner will receive $20 US in store credit with FREE shipping on your order from the shop! Enjoy!

"Nostalgia Organics" is a lovely shop full of perfume balms and botanical soaps, all in charming and of course, nostalgic packaging... Today's winner will receive $15 US in store credit to spend at "Nostalgia Organics"... Enjoy!

ENTER TO BE TODAY'S $35 US WINNER... Visit each shop, comment on your favourite item from each, and don't forget to leave your email address! The winner will be randomly chosen tonight at 11:00 pm EST... Enjoy and best wishes!

A Giveaway A Day {Day Three} "Icing 101" + "Ormolu"

7.08.2009

I just adore the lovely creations from the shop of "Icing 101"... Today's winner will receive $15 US in store credit to purchase something charming and feminine from the shop! Enjoy!

I featured the journalling tags from "Ormolu" back in early June... The shop also carries fantastic stickers, labels and journals... Today's winner will receive $15 US in store credit to purchase something fantastic from "Ormolu"... Enjoy!

ENTER TO BE TODAY'S $30 US WINNER... Visit each shop, comment on your favourite item from each, and don't forget to leave your email address! The winner will be randomly chosen tonight at 11:00 pm EST... Enjoy and best wishes!

A Giveaway A Day {Day Two} "A Punkin Card Company" + "The Luvlee Chase"

7.07.2009

Enjoy the lovely stationary shop of "A Punkin Card Company"... Today's winner will receive $25 US in store credit from the shop! Time to order some cards!

It's all about paper today... Another fabulous shop, "The Luvlee Chase" with adorable recipe cards and my favourite, a fashionable grocery list! Today's winner receive $10 US in store credit for "The Luvlee Chase"... Enjoy!

A Giveaway A Day {Day One} "Mireio" + "Nothing Elegant"

7.06.2009

Visit a favourite Esty shop, "Mireio" filled with 'affordable luxury'... A fabulous store credit of $20 US awaits today's giveaway winner!

All the way from Seoul, "Nothing Elegant" is a shop FULL of fantastic stationary items including stamps, deco tapes, stickers and more! A store credit of $10 US awaits today's giveaway winner!

New {Vintage Luxe} Collection...

7.03.2009

A new limited edition collection of luxurious, vintage pieces... The collection will continue to grow... But these are the first few pieces! Enjoy the weekend... And check back for Giveaway #1 in a full week of fabulous Etsy giveaways!