Giveaway: Matisse Shoes

Okay, I am really really excited about this giveaway because one, I really like this company and two, these shoes are beyond adorable. Matisse Footwear generously sent me a few different pairs to try out, and these were my favorite of the bunch. So beautiful, so perfect for a night out...and I'm so happy that one of you will get a pair of your own, too!

Up for grabs is the darling Monet wedge (a $150 value), courtesy of Matisse Footwear.  The lucky winner will win their choice of color and size.

 

Here's how to enter:

1) Visit Matisse's website.

2) Leave a comment below that includes the following:

• your name and email address


• your favorite pair of shoes from their website 

3) To gain up to two additional entries, you can blog or tweet about this giveaway, just be sure to leave another comment letting me know you did so, along with your name/email address again.

Win a pair of gorgeous Monet wedges via Matisse Footwear and @danihampton on Sometimes Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/3brvjld

That's it! You have up to three ways to win, and I'll choose a lucky lady one week from today. Good luck to all who enter!

Shoe Week Giveaway #2: Big Buddha Kimie flats

Today Big Buddha is offering a pair of their Kimie flats, to one lucky winner!

To enter:

• For one entry, be a follower of Sometimes Sweet, and leave a comment with your name and email address.

• For a second entry, tweet about this giveaway using the tweet below and then leave another comment with a link to that tweet, and your name and email: 

 It's Shoe Week! Enter to win a pair of Big Buddha Kimie flats today via Sometimes Sweet & @danihampton! #shoeweek http://tinyurl.com/6y6wrzf

• And for a third entry, blog about this giveaway, leaving one more comment with that link, and your name and email again. Feel free to use the images above.

So, you have THREE ways to win each day, via three separate comments!  I'll choose today's winner at 8pm tonight, so check back later today.  And then be sure to come on back tomorrow morning at 8am for tomorrow's shoe giveaway!

Good luck to all who enter!

p.s. be sure to check out Big Buddha's new blog to stay on top of all of their newest styles!

Shoe Week...starts tomorrow!

Tomorrow is not just another Monday- it's actually the start of a fun-filled SHOE WEEK!  And "what exactly is a Shoe Week?" you may be asking...well, I just kind of made it up so let me be the one to tell you. Everyday this next week Big Buddha (part of Steve Madden) will be graciously giving away a pair of super cute shoes to one of you. The giveaway will open at 8am each day, and you will have a few ways to comment for multiple entries. Then at 8pm each night I will draw a winner! Simple. 5 days, 5 pairs, 5 winners!

Big Buddha was kind enough to send me a huge box full of shoes and let me tell you, they aren't just incredibly adorable- they're incredibly comfy too!  I'm really excited to be working with them, and I'm even more excited to be able to pass such a neat giveaway along to all of you!

Just so you have a heads up, tomorrow I'll be giving away a pair of the Zig wedges in yellow. They're one of my most favorite pairs that they sent me and like I mentioned above, they're beyond comfortable.  And hello, how cute are they?!

 

See you at 8am, and happy Shoe Week!

xoxo

DO NOT ENTER AT THIS POST - SEE THE ACTUAL GIVEAWAY POST ABOVE.

Giveaway: Swayable

This week Lindsey from Swayable is offering up one of her adorable hand-made, custom-designed, sterling silver stamped necklaces to one lucky winner! I have a necklace on the way myself (I got a disc for Hank and a disc for Henry), and I can't wait to wear it. It's truly the perfect gift for yourself, or someone you love.

You have a few ways to win your very own necklace, with up to three discs (6 names, front and back):

To enter: Create a Swayable either on the Swayable iPhone App or on the Swayable Website. and post the Swayable URL and your name/email in the comments.  (If you guys remember I shared a Swayable in this iphone apps post- it's super easy and fun to use!)

For an additional entry: tweet or blog about this giveaway, and leave an additional comment with a link to either post, and your name/email again!

And for one more entry: Like "Swayable" on Facebook or follow on Twitter and leave yet another comment letting me know you did so, and leave your name/email again.

See official contest rules here. One winner will be selected at random on Sunday, July 3rd! Good luck!

Giveaway: Gussy Sews: CLOSED

Today I'm super excited to present a fun giveaway from one of my favorite new online pals, Maggie, of Gussy Sews! Maggie is a gorgeous, spunky, super-successful crafting queen, and any girl would be lucky to have a Gussy original in her closet. I actually have a few new adorable items on the way, and I couldn't be happier! (eReading in style, here I come!)

Here's a little from Maggie:

Hi there -- my name is Maggie Whitley and I'm the owner/designer of Gussy Sews. I spend equal time working on my blog and my shop. On my blog you'll find updates on my handmade shop, tips on how I left my day job 1 year ago to focus on my business, and different prompts/projects that help build a handmade community of inspiration & adventuring. Interested in what fills the "shelves" of my shop? All sorts of sassy, girly, colorful accessories: tote bags (3 different sizes), zipped pouches, eReader cases, headbands -- all sporting my signature ruffle!

And what's up for grabs?

a $75 shop credit to Gussy!

To enter:

1. Visit the Shop Gussy site.

2. Leave a comment letting me know one item you'd absolutely love to include in your $75 shopping spree, along with your name and email address!

*for additional entries, you can blog about this giveaway or share it via Twitter using the tweet below (just be sure to leave a separate comment for each one):

{Giveaway!} Win a $75 credit to the Gussy Sews shop via @danihampton and Sometimes Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/3nb7d62

I'll choose a random winner on Monday, June 27th. Good luck!

Giveaway: Bouncing Ball Creations

Today I'm super excited to host a fun, literature related giveaway from the talented Mariko of Bouncing Ball Creations!  Mariko is a high school English teacher by day and crafter by night, and creates these unique writing utensils from the pages of favorite books. When reading more about her, I also thought it was neat that Mariko meant "bouncing ball" in Japapanese! Cool, huh? And when I saw these pens and pencils I kind of fell in love- I adore writing, and to combine both reading and writing in one cute little utensil? Adorable. Who wouldn't want to write a letter to a friend or even a grocery list with one of these?  I think they'd also make the perfect gift for any bookworm in your life, or a completely fabulous finish on a present, wrapped up in the bow.  She can also do custom orders using pages from your favorite book.

On Monday, June 20th I'll choose 5 winners at random. Each winner will receive their choice of a wrapped set from Bouncing Ball Creations!

To enter, stop by Mariko's shop then simply leave a comment with your name and email address below.

Good luck to everyone!

Giveaway: Cameron Garland paper portraits

Remember last week when I posted about the ultra-talented Cameron Garland and the awesome paper portraits he creates?


Well, this week he is giving away one custom 3-D framed paper portrait.

- Each portrait is roughly 4-5 inches in height, 2-3 inches in width, and 1/3-1/2 an inch in depth.

- Cameron designs and hand cuts absolutely every single piece and doesn't use templates, meaning every single piece & portrait is unique. Your likeness or the likeness of others are captured to the best of his ability.

Here's how to enter:

1. Be sure you're following Cameron's blog.

2. Leave a comment letting me know you're a follower, along with your name and email address.

That's it!  I'll randomly choose someone to win their very own custom portrait on Monday, June 13th.


Good luck to everyone!

Giveaway: Boon Flair Highchair: CLOSED

First of all, if you are a mom, a mom-to-be, a friend of a mom or someday hope to be a mom, this is a giveaway for YOU.  Boon Inc. is one of my favorite companies, and I was beyond ecstatic when they offered to send my little family one of their Flair highchairs to review and wanted to give one away to my readers, too!

I'll be going into a lot more detail when I share my review next week, but basically, this chair is amazing. It has a pneumatic lift, no crevices for crumbs to fall into, easy-clean, removable dishwasher safe trays, BPA-free, so cute and comfy, adapts to a toddler seat, the list goes on and on. I never imagined that I could feel so strongly about a high chair but guys? I do. I really, really do! haha. Hank and I are kind of obsessed and are thinking about petitioning Boon to make an adult sized version. Not even kidding. Or am I?

Either way, YOU have a chance to win one of these bad boys for yourself, your future mama self, a friend, a pregnant family member, whatever.  If I wasn't a Mom I'd absolutely still enter and just store it away in the garage until the time came to pull it out and fall in love. Or you could wow at your next baby shower with the best gift ever.

Here's all you have to do to enter and win a Flair chair of your very own (retail value $279.99):

1. Simply follow Sometimes Sweet via the Google Friend Connect "follow" button up there on the left hand sidebar. If you're already a follower, awesome!

2. Leave a comment letting me know you are indeed a follower, along with your name and email.  That's it!

*winner must have a US shipping address!

To gain a second, third, and fourth entry, tweet about this giveaway using the tweet below, like Sometimes Sweet on Facebook, and/or blog about this giveaway (feel free to grab the image above).  Then leave up to THREE additional, separate comments letting me know you did so!

Here's the tweet to use: 

Win a Boon Flair Highchair via Sometimes Sweet and @danihampton! http://tinyurl.com/3ntsgte

So you have up to FOUR ways to win!

I'll choose a winner at random on Friday, June 10th!  Boon will then send that lucky reader a Flair highchair in the color of their choice (check out the colors here- we chose the coconut seat with the blue raspberry pad).  Good luck!

And while you're waiting to find out if you're a winner, be sure to check out Boon via their social media outlets:

Boon News blog
Boon’s Facebook Fan page
Follow Boon on Twitter

Giveaway: Christina Heaston

I've been having so much fun hosting such rad giveaways the past couple of months, and today I am just so excited to host a very special giveaway from the lovely and talented Christina Heaston.  Remember those amazing family photos we had taken last month?  Christina was the girl behind the camera, and this week, she is offering something REALLY amazing to all of you!

Before we get into that though, I want to just talk a moment about Christina. We had talked a few times online via email, but when we met it was like a breath of fresh air. She is the sweetest, and as a photographer she definitely has that knack for making you feel comfortable, and right at home, no matter where you are shooting. She made the entire day just so much fun, and when we got the pictures back we were blown away with how talented she is. We will always cherish the photos taken during that session and I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Christina.

And now, you might get to, too!

Christina is offering a free photoshoot for one lucky reader!  This can be any sort of one time shoot from an engagement session, portrait, friends, family, etc.  The retail value is $250. She is always traveling, and is willing to go anywhere in the US of A of meet up with you- how neat is that?!

So, here's how to win:


1) "Like" Christina's Facebook page.

2) Leave a comment letting me know you did so, along with your NAME, LOCATION, and EMAIL!

That's it!

To gain a second entry, tweet this, and leave another comment letting me know you did so:


GIVEAWAY: Win a photo shoot from photographer @cheaston via @danihampton and Sometimes Sweet! http://tinyurl.com/4389ky9

To gain a third entry, blog about this giveaway and leave another comment with that link.

Easy, right?

And before you head off to "like" and enter this contest, here's one more little surprise-

Anyone who books a wedding with Christina by June 15th (and mentions Sometimes Sweet), will receive 15% off their total wedding package. Check out this wedding Christina shot last year that was printed in Charlotte Wedding Magazine! You can contact her here, and while you're on her site be sure to check out all of her amazing photos- I'm sure you'll fall in love with her eye and aesthetic just like I did!

Good luck!

Giveaway: Samsung SH100 Camera

This past weekend I had the privilege in participating in a super fun project that Samsung is doing during the month of May- The Coast to Coast Photo Post!  Basically they are going from California to New York to promote the launch of a new, awesome product- the SH100 14 Megapixel WiFi Digital Camera.  Samsung contacted a handful of social media influencers around the country, and will be stopping by each of their cities to shoot with them. Samsung will also be meeting up with random people along the way and letting them try out the camera too, so basically it's a huge tour that is documented and shared instantaneously, via the camera! I was one of the people they arranged to meet with, and on Friday, Sarah and I went out to take photos in and around Tempe, Arizona with the SH100.  We met up with the silver Samsung Airstream trailer had SO much fun with the awesome crew. The camera is actually really, really cool, and I love that it takes great photos and video. What's super, super rad is that because it's WiFi enabled, you can share your photos immediately to any social media network, and you can also do automatic, remote PC backup. Love that! It's just such a nice alternative to my bulky D-SLR and great for snapping quick shots on the go.

And one REALLY cool thing? The people they've contacted- the small group of social media influencers they'll be visiting on this tour- have a chance to win a trip to NYC for the Samsung wrap party at the end of this journey. Bascially, Samsung is uploading all of the photos to their "Coast to Coast Photo Post" app on Facebook. The photographer's photo that receives the most "likes" will win the trip!  Sarah has never been to NYC and I of course would LOVE to take her with me, and blog about our entire trip. So much fun.

The folks at Samsung gave me a camera to keep, and lucky you, Samsung is offering a camera to one of YOU, too!

So, here's how this giveaway will work:

1) Visit the Samsung Facebook "Coast to Coast Photo Post" app. In the interactive box, click on the May 6th date (you can click or slide the white ticker to the right) and check out our photos. "Like" each of Sarah and my photos. You'll be able to tell they're the photos we took, because either of our names will come up in the box on the left (see the photo of the app below). Sounds confusing but try it out and see how easy it is.

2) Leave a comment below letting me know you did so, and also leave your name and email address.

So that's it- "like" my photos, and leave your name and email. I'll choose a winner on Monday, May 16th!

For extra entries you can tweet or blog about this giveaway, and leave up to TWO additional comments letting me know.

Use this tweet: GIVEAWAY! Win an awesome WiFi enabled Samsung SH100 Camera via Sometimes Sweet // @danihampton http://tinyurl.com/3o9wyot

So ultimately, you have three chances to win this awesome camera! (retail value: $199.99)

Thank you so, so much and good luck to all of us ;) Here's to hoping Sarah and I end up in NYC together, and you end up with a sweet new camera. If you'd like to check out a fun video on the project, see below!

*In accordance to the FTC Guidelines and WOMMA Code of Ethics, I am disclosing that my time and efforts have been compensated by Samsung for my participation in the Coast to Coast Photo Post campaign, and I was also provided a Samsung SH100 camera. Although I have a material connection to Samsung, any publicly stated opinions of Samsung remain my own.

Giveaway: The Paper Mama

Oh goodness, today's giveaway is so amazing and I am beyond excited to share it with all of you! The lovely Chelsey, aka The Paper Mama, is graciously giving away a family portrait (valued at $100) to one lucky reader.  Chelsey recently did our family portrait (above) and I fell in love with it. She's also the woman behind Mandy's adorable portrait on her blog's header, and Jess' fabulous family portrait, shown below!

So, like I mentioned, the winner will receive a portrait for up to 3 people or animals. Drawing turn around is about a one to two months, and please note that this is a digital file, not a print. We printed ours at Costco though and it looks great framed on our wall.

Also, if any of you can't wait and want to order a portrait now (or any other great Paper Mama items- like a custom blog header for $19?! Awesome!) Chelsey is offering a discount code for the month of May! Yay! It's for 15% off of anything in the Paper Mama Shop (can't be combined with any other discount). Simply enter SOMETIMESSWEETMAY11 at checkout.

To enter: 
1) Become a follower of the Paper Mama blog.
2) Leave a comment below that includes your name and email address! 

*To get an additional entry, tweet or blog about this giveaway and leave another comment that includes a link to the tweet or post, along with your name and email again.

Simple, right?

Good luck! I'll choose a winner one week from today, on Monday, May 9th.

Giveaway: Yes Ma'am Sweets

This week I'm super excited to host a giveaway from an uncommon type of blog sponsor...a darling bakery based out of Florida, Yes Ma'am Sweets from the Kitchen! Patlei from Yes Ma'am was kind enough to send Hank and me a huge assortment of their treats- macarons and cupcakes- and let me tell you, they were DELICIOUS. The cake consistency was rich, and the icing was just the right, so decadent and sweet. And the macarons...oh, the macarons! Delicious.  So when Yes Ma'am wanted to host a giveaway here I was super excited to extend the opportunity to taste their treats to all of my wonderful readers!

The winner receives:

4 Super Chocolate cupcakes with a creamy chocolate ganache topping that comes with a sweet raspberry syrup to drizzle on top 

4 moist Strawberry cupcakes delightfully frosted with a fluffy strawberry buttercream

6 delicate Chocolate macarons filled with a unique chocolate passion fruit ganache

{All delivered to winners house via Fedex overnight}

Also: if you'd like to order anything from Yes Ma'am, mentioning this post in your order gives you free shipping on orders $100+, May through July. This is great for weddings & birthday bashes- the order does not have to be delivered in these months, just ordered.

To enter: Leave a comment with your name and email! It's that easy!

For an additional entry you can follow Yes Ma'am on twitter, just be sure to let me know via an additional comment, along with your name and email.

Good luck! I'll choose a winner on Monday, May 2nd.

Giveaway: Blowfish Shoes

 

So, remember last month how I mentioned that giveaways on Sometimes Sweet would be limited to two per month? This is giveaway number one for April, and later this week I have another "amazingly sweet" (hint, hint) giveaway to offer to all of you as well.  I'm no longer doing the huge giveaway we've grown accustomed to, but instead focusing one one or two quality, stand alone prizes. I'm excited about about this change and excited to spoil my readers with great prizes, and to celebrate, this first giveaway will be from none other than Blowfish Shoes!

Blowfish sent me a pair of Gimmiks in brown (which you will see in my Mama/Baby style post later this week) and I fell in love with them. Yes, they're platforms, yes they're high, but they are SO easy to walk in, and super comfortable. Plus, with the cork bottom they are ultra-adorable and spring/summer ready!

And you, my lovely readers, have a chance to win a pair of your very own!

Here's how to enter:

For one entry, head over to Blowfish, check out their shoes, and leave a comment letting me know what your favorite pair is. Be sure to also include your name and email address.


For a second entry, tweet or blog about this giveaway, and leave an additional comment with a link to either post, and your name/email again!


For a THIRD entry, follow Blowfish on Twitter or like them on Facebook and leave yet another comment letting me know you did so, and your name/email again!

So overall you have THREE chances to win via three separate comments! So awesome. The giveaway will be open until Monday, April 25th when I will choose one winner at random to win a pair of Gimmiks in a color of their choice!

Good luck!

April Large Ad Feature post and GIVEAWAY

Hi everyone! This is my last "huge giveaway" for awhile. Starting next month, shops will be offering discount codes in their feature posts, and I will be offering two separate, stand alone giveaways. So, make sure to enter this month to possibly win ALL of the prizes below.

Thanks again to all of my sponsors- you guys are awesome and I appreciate you all so much! The first large sponsors aren't participating in the giveaway, but be sure to click over to their page and say hello, check out their space, and maybe even find a new favorite shop or blog! Under this first grouping will be the sponsors who are participating in the giveaway.


To enter, simply leave a comment with your name and email address. For additional entries you can blog or tweet about this giveaway- simply leave another comment with a link back to that post or tweet. 

I will choose a winner on Monday, April 25th. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Good luck!

Blowfish Shoes: We think personal style is just another form of self-expression, and we make shoes for creative girls who can put together a look with effortless originality. Blowfish takes a break from the ordinary and a cue from the past. There’s something unexpected in every shoe we create, just as there’s something unexpected about every girl who wears them.

**editor's note: Blowfish giveaway coming later this month!

I Rock So What: Wife to Josh. Mother to Wyatt. Not reversed.

All This Grace and Charm: I'm Carly from the blog, All This Grace and Charm (AGC). I'm stoked to be advertising with Sometimes Sweet for my second month. AGC features "likes," photos and tales of adventure from a Chicago newlywed.

Lilac and Lace: I'm Heather-- a wife, a crafter, a blogger and a rogue ballerina!  Lilac & Lace is my little corner of the internet where I share my daily escapades in the slums of Beverly Hills.  I like the color of eggplant, holidays, making tutus for kids (and adults) and I am honored to be sponsoring Sometimes Sweet again this month! 

Easily Dunn: A ballerina, magician's assistant, black belt, and former model finds true love. A sweet little baby falls from the stars. A tale of gypsies, dinosaurs, and high seas adventure. A chronicle of everything we love, everything we do, everywhere we go, and all the days we felt alive.

Purposeful Chaos: Hi I'm Lindsay and the little guy in the picture is Indie aka the bear.  Purposeful Chaos is my blog about my life as a mom who works and travels for work, my husband who is a stay at home dad and our bear, Indie.  I blog about our life, my attempts at being domestic (the crafty ones turn out okay, but the cooking related ones usually result in ordering pizza) and embracing the chaos that is part of our life.

Sponsors offering giveaway items:

Fancy Biscuit: Some people call me Biscuit, some people call me Danielle. Whatever you do, just don't call me Buscuit. I blog about my xbox, my dogs, exciting crap that happens to me and sometimes I blog about food. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and I like making new friends.

Giveaway item: $25 Starbucks gift card

The Peanut Gallery: a blog about my life as a mommy, fiance, and wannabe fashion designer. I talk about my baby, my plans for my upcoming wedding, and my Etsy shop, along with anything else that pops into my scattered brain! Our life here truly is a work in progress and I hope you stop by to join us on our journey!


Giveaway item: $20 to The Peanut Gallery Etsy shop.

Goldteef: a blog likened to the suicide soda you made as a kid at the 7-11.  It's got a little fashion, a bit of music, some gluten-free cooking, thoughts on books I love, and a lot of Ruby, my amazing Boston Terrier.  Goldteef is a place for me to share all the things that I love, be it from a song that makes my day or a cupcake recipe that is perfect for gift-giving, it's all there!

Giveaway item: a $50 gift certificate to WrenRetro!  Use towards any purchase in the WrenRetro Etsy Shop, a place to find eco-chic vintage at its very best.  Shipping can be included with gift certificate value.

Rainy Day Story: Hi Sometimes Sweet Readers! I'm Onjoli one half of Rainy Day Story, our little shop ran in Phoenix, AZ. We offer all kinds of different handmade items as well as vintage clothing, accessories and housewares.

Giveaway item: a set of 2 Vintage Fabric Bow Ties from the Rainy Day Story Etsy shop. Great used as photo props for Weddings,parties or just for fun!

Don't forget: To enter, simply leave a comment with your name and email address. For additional entries you can blog or tweet about this giveaway- simply leave another comment with a link back to that post or tweet.