A Poncho and Giveaway Winner

This cape + grey leggings + cute shoes = my kind of outfit!
(here)

P.S. Congratulations to entry #18*, Sara {Purses Pastries Etc} for winning the Ande Mönster Vintage Scarf!! And thanks for entering everyone!! 

*Via random.org

Don't forget there's a 20% discount for all readers here at Rachael's Etsy shop, Ande Mönster with the code "IHeartVillage".   She has some serious cute things happening with great prices over there like a Vintage Grey Poncho ($30), a hooded wool jacket ($35) with those cool designs, an owl vase ($18), and some milk glass vases ($8) =)

Vintage Scarf from Ande Monster

Are you loving the vintage scarf look these days? I've seen so many cute girls rocking this look over here that I can't help but search for one too. I've seen some vintage "looking" ones in some of the popular stores but can't bring myself to tarnish the dream of a real vintage scarf a la this one that Rachael, a long time blog friend, is giving away to one of you from her shop, Ande Monster Vintage ~
Be sure to follow her blog, ...It's Simple Love... for random sweetness, interesting things, shop updates and even discount codes to the shop!

To Enter: 

Check out Rachael's Etsy shop, Ande Monster Vintage, and leave a comment below letting me know you'd like to be entered!

*Winner announced on Monday*

P.S. Rachael is super sweet and offering a 20% discount to her shop if you would like to purchase something anytime through January 31st - use the code "iheartvillage"!  (She's having a $20 dress sale, need I say more..)

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Rachael's Blog * Ande Monster Vintage

Win a Scarf?

A way for you to get mail and for me to say...THANKYOU!

(This is us playing with the speed settings as I whip the scarf around my neck all debonair like. Then Mark was all "krystal, stop making funny faces" and I couldn't! Well, the last picture was my attempt.)

Because this blog is part of the reason I got to attend Fashion Days Zurich and you were cool and endured my long FDZ posts (here, here and here) I want to give away the purple Biaggini Violett scarf that was in my swag bag from the fashion shows to someone. (Part of Penelope & Monica Cruz's line for Charles Vögele in Switzerland).
*I swear I only wore it for this picture!

Anyone can enter, just simply leave a comment below and you're golden. 
(in other words, one entry per person)
(yeah for easy entries!)
Thank you for making this blog so fun!

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Le Winner will be announced Wednesday morning (my time)

Giveaway - El Vintage Shoulder Purse/Clutch

Ok, first...Sara from Purses, Pastries, Etc interviewed me for her post today! You can go read my opinion on  Uggs and some other things about me if you are so inclined. Thanks so much Sara, your questions were so fun!! (She made my header, fyi!)

Now...the giveaway...I am super super super super super excited (ok, sorry about that) to be partnering with my lovely sponsor, El Vintage, for this giveaway!! She has awesomely offered up this adorable 70's Retro black shoulder purse/clutch to a Village person. (I had to!)

I adore this bag because it's so unique and the perfect size. I'll be super jealous -so you'll also win that. ;)

~ Rules of Entering ~

Jump up jump up and get down... and then Follow the El Vintage blog - leave a comment and let me know that you did both!
(Deadline to enter is this coming Tuesday night)

*For an Extra Entry*

(Leave an extra comment for each)

- Leave an email to sign up for an El Vintage newsletter - promotions, people! (If you are uncomfortable leaving the email addr. in public - feel free to email me your address and I will forward it)

-Tweet about the giveaway { If you're lazy like me, you can use this! : Vintage handbag giveaway @okvillage - http://bit.ly/bMqDmh }

Winner will be announced/notified Wednesday, Nov 3rd. 

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Leafcutter Designs Giveaway Winner

Thanks to everyone who entered this giveaway...

(and Thankyou,  Lea, for providing it!)

It was so fun to read about who you would send a little letter to!

So, congratulations Amber! (Amber's Notebook) - you can surprise your dad with a tiny letter =)

I'll be emailing you with the details...

You all sound like you definitely have some amazing people in your lives - I hope you still send them a cute letter (whether it's from the World's Smallest PS or from your house!) letting them know you're thinking about them!  I'm off to send one to my grandparents...they are the best =)

Giveaway provided by:

http://www.leafcutterdesigns.com

Giveaway & Leafcutter Designs

Guys!!! Today, I'm terribly excited to talk about Leafcutter Designs and the: 

{Image via Leafcutter Designs}

Have you heard of this?!

Is it not the cutest thing in the world??
Giveaway Info at the bottom!

About a year and a half ago, one of these tiny letters from Leafcutter Designs landed on my doorstep - sent from Mark! It made me one of the happiest girls on earth - I mean - it came with a tiny microscope to read the letter and even was sealed with real wax =) I promptly put it in a little frame and it sits on my desk to this day, like so: 

It's definitely one of my favorite possessions (I show everyone). 

Anyway, I can't even begin to describe the coolness that is this shop (or the creative lady behind it, Lea).  She offers so many unique and delightfully inspiring things through her website - it's impossible not to find something ridiculously fun =) In addition to projects like The World's Smallest Post Service, she also offers a variety of goods in her shop ranging from seed earrings (for spontaneous flower planting!) to a kit to embroider your own letter - whatever it is, it's all about a personal touch using interesting mediums.  She also offers customized consulting for things like courting your significant other, weddings and more.  I definitely recommend exploring her website - everything she has to offer is so interesting and most off all - inspiring.
I particularly love that all of her projects are interactive - meaning you get to be creative and submit something to her and she'll incorporate it - i.e. ideas on courting, homemade stamps, 500 pencils project and Changing Clothes.  They are such great activities to participate in as a group of friends, couples or with a special child in your life...

Do you have someone in your life that you'd love to surprise with a tiny letter?

Lea has graciously offered to send a letter from The World's Smallest Post Service for one of you!

**How to Enter**

(it's easy!)

Visit Leafcutter Designs and leave a comment that tells us who you'll send a tiny letter to and why you'd like to surprise them by Sunday night (October 10th) - winner (as determined by Random.org) will be announced Monday morning! 

Leafcutter Designs on FB * Leafcutter Designs * Lea's Blog

Giveaway Winner!

The giveaway winner, as decided by:

is...

allisterbee.blogspot.com

Yay! Email me your addy, Paislea, so that I can get this cute baby in the mail asap!

*I was very nervous for all of you to click Generate, whoa!

A Giveaway? What?

~A very cool scarf, if I don't say so myself~
~scarves are another of my addictions~
~and Gents - maybe your ladies would like it? Or I mean, you can wear it to, I won't judge you~

Just simply leave a comment below to enter.
(Last day to enter is Sunday, July 25th)
Giveaway winner will be chosen Monday, July 26th!
(one entry per person)

{I always kind of wondered why people did giveaways all the time...but it wasn't really until I got to know so many of you and started really appreciating all of your upbeat comments day after day, and started to enjoy learning more about you through your blogs - it's been fun and I feel happy and thankful to be part of this little group of people. I now totally understand the generosity behind this type of thing! So thank you, Village People! (I just went there) And P.S. I ran across this yesterday at a little shop in Zurich and thought of you - as it is totally something I would post here if I found it online!}

Giveaways

I am continually in awe at all of the amazing Giveaways that are featured on some of my favorite blogs!
It's so fun to be part of a community that has such great style - I am overwhelmed with all of the gorgeous girls I follow - and keep finding more! They all  have such great tastes, pretty hearts and stellar generosity. Here are some giveaways that I've come across that you might be interested in:

Krysten, at After 'I Do', is featuring a Giveaway of this decoration by Barn Owl Primitives
You can enter :: here ::

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 Elaine, at clothed much, is offering your choice of swimwear from Lime Ricki
You can enter :: here ::

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Erika, at Cafe Fashionista, is in the middle of 2 giveaways! This bag from Ella Fly and these earrings from Frankie's on the Park
Enter for the bag :: here ::
and for the earrings :: here ::

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I've totally pimped this out before, but I received my Ghost Fish print in the mail and I couldn't love it more!
Rhianne, at For the Easily Distracted, is giving away a 5x7 print of your choice from Studio M.M.E
Enter :: here ::

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Bon Bon Rose Girls is giving away this adorable cocktail ring from F21
Enter :: here ::

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I Love is giving away this tote that she made herself! Talent much?
Enter :: here ::

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Sarah Jane, at Walking Around, is doing a giveaway for the guys!!
Enter :: here ::

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Ok friends, I could go on and on but better stop now.
Good luck!