SGE ~ Austin Accents ~ update

I wanted to post an update to the Sponsor's Giveaway Event for Austin Accents since the week is nearly at a close and tomorrow is the last day to enter. I simply couldn't be happier with the response and how many of you entered ~ thank you so much for helping me help support a fellow handmade artisan!

I had hoped to get a few postings up over this past week but experienced a few distraction along the way that kept me busy...

My son and his family drove out to surprise me for Mother's Day weekend and I have to say they actually pulled it off. I had no clue they were coming so needless to say the moment was filled with tears and hugs when they suddenly showed up in our family room. They stayed for a few days and it was so wonderful to spend time with them. They don't visit often but when they do it's just the best♥

Getting back to the wonderful giveaway event, I'm soooo excited to share with you a special offer from Austin Accents ~ for one day only they're offering 30% off ~ it's to say thanks so much to all of you who participated in this event!

I'm know I'm certainly going to grab a set of their gorgeous handmade coasters for myself and probably pick up a few early gifts for some friends and family! ~ they're really the perfect gift and who doesn't love giving elegant handmade creations!?!

The code is good tomorrow only, Sunday, May 20th, so hop on over to Austin Accents' website or Etsy shop and enter coupon code: GIVEAWAY30 during checkout. Have fun & happy shopping!

Enjoy~

Shout Outs!

Most of my shout outs are about custom orders or sponsors but today I wanted to mention a few recent creations and additions along with my annual mother's day sale ...

There are only two times a year I hold a 30% off Sale in my Etsy shop and Mother's Day is one of them so this week the time to save big! If you're looking for lovely goodies to gift or covet now is the time.

Just visit my shop at http://www.PlumroseLane.etsy.com and enter coupon code: momsale2012 during checkout.There are loads of seasonal goodies to spruce up your spring blog and many of my banners are now free to use so be sure to visit the Themes section and view the complete A-Z listing or seasonal goodies section.I've just created a few new goodies which you can find listed in my shop, and they include these darling new Faerie theme labels which come in both plain and EDiTAbLE formats.The editables are wonderful because you can add any text you want in whatever font style you like BEFORE you print them out, so they can be used for all sorts of wonderful crafts and projects around the house.
There's also a new assortment of my whimsical handmade key holders ~ they're SO eclectic, elegant, and fun all wrapped up in one sweet way to carry your keys. What I like best is the hook so you can latch your keys to your handbag or belt loop and never get stuck digging for your keys again!So that's it, thanks for stopping by and I hope you're all enjoying a wonderful beginning to the week!

Enjoy~

Fertility ~ new blog themes

I know that has to seem like such a strange title for this posting but it's the first thing that came to mind when I thought about these two newest prefab themes ~ one related to Easter and the other to Mother's Day. The bottom line is I'm popping my head up from this crazy project load to let you know about my two newest prefab themes...

Eastertide

The first is titled Eastertide and it features a shabby chic/vintage feel in lovely color tones, just perfect for this time of year. The free background comes in 2 sizes and goes beautifully with the free set of sidebar tags.

Mother's Treasures

Next up is this new theme titled Mother's Treasures featuring a soft pastel palette with blues and pinks, fitting for any lovely mom on her special day.

There are two versions of the banner ~ one with a Mother's Day greeting and one without so this theme may also be used year-round. The set also features free background codes and a selection of three different sidebars tags so you can mix and match for added fun and personalization.

Also included with this set is the new "My Pinterest" button. At the moment this is the only set to possess this button but I do hope to have time to create updates for all my other sets in the near future.

You can view more about these new sets by clicking on the titles or examples above and I hope they bring some added joy to your springtime blogs~

Enjoy!

Mother's Day Sale

This one nearly snuck under the radar but fortunately I caught it just in time ~ turns out my favorite online wholesaler is holding another sale ~ go figure! So here's a great way to celebrate Mother's Day with a little savings~

Just use the coupon code below to save big in my shop ~ now through May 10th...

coupon code: mothersday2011

Enjoy~

One of My Favs ~ Happy Mother's Day

One of my favorite days is coming up this weekend ~ that's right, Mother's Day! Close friends and family know I Lo♥oVe being a Mom. It's really very funny because when I was younger I had this corporate woman/travel the world mentality and didn't want children but the arrival of my first son changed all that. Something about having to put someone else's needs before mine changed my heart and perspective through the years.

My children have taught me more than I could ever have imagined and I can't help but think they were responsible for softening that 'take-charge' woman into a gooey ~ cry at the sappiest commercial ~ kind of gal. There's just something about a little hand holding yours as you skip through the grass chasing butterflies that softens your heart. ;D

So, in honor of Motherhood and all of you wonderful Moms out there who live for the tiny hugs around your neck and knees ~ even if they're only a part of the past now ~ I'd like to wish you a very Happy Mother Day!

Of course my little posting wouldn't be complete without adding a minor business plug ~ gotta feed those hungry mouths after all ;D ~ and so I'm giving a shout out to some new digital images I created in honor of this celebration. These newest goodies are a selection of digital sheets ~ tags & 1 x 2 domino size images featuring quotes and verses celebrating Motherhood which you can find listed in my shop.

And last but not least, I leave you with a few new buttons to honor this special day ~ these were two of my favorites sayings from the selection of new tags I created and so I've made them into new blog badges as gifts from me to you.

<center><a href="http://www.PlumroseLane.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Mother What was War? badge" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Badges/PrL-Mother_What_is_War-badge.png" /></a></center>

<center><a href="http://www.PlumroseLane.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="A Mother's Heart badge" src="http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy344/plumrose-lane/Badges/PrL-A_Mother_Holds-badge.png" /></a></center>

Enjoy~

Seasonal & Festive Themes ~ spotlight

With a change in season or an approaching festive event it's always a great time to switch out your blog theme for something fresh and fun! So here's a little spotlight on some of my existing blog themes where you're sure to find something that fits your mood.

In honor of today's festivities and in case you're planning a gala nuptials event of your own there's~

Cherish

Whether you're an expecting Mom or a seasoned pro, celebrating the approaching US Mother's Day is whimsical and enchanting with~

Bundle of Joy

or

Tattered Garden

And it's never too late to jump into the joys of celebrating Spring with~

Whispers of Spring

Vintage Spring

Le Jardin

and

Sunshine Garden

Of course there are loads of other themes from my repertoire that fall into these categories as well, and you can always find them residing under Complete Themes or the Special Occasion Themes sections.

And if you're in the mood for something simple there are loads of freebie backgrounds to be found in the Just Backgrounds section, like this charming Songbird background~

I always working on adding more selections to my selection of blog themes so be sure to check back for more festive fun in the near future and as always...

Enjoy~