SkinCareRx.com Giveaway: Win an Apothica Gift Certificate!

I'd like to introduce you to a new sponsor here at Sogni e Sorrisi: SkinCareRx.com. This is a one-stop shopping kind of website when it comes to skincare. Check them out--SkinCareRx.com carries brands like Clarisonic, La Roche Posay, PMD Personal Microderm, SkinMedica and Dermalogica.

Dermalogica is a brand created by UK-trained Jane Wurwand, the founder of the IDI School in California, who went about developing her own formulas when she realized that the skincare products she needed were not available in the marketplace. Today Dermalogica produces well-reviewed products like the Intense Eye Repair Kit, Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque, Daily Microfoliant and Concealing Spot Treatment.

SkinCareRx.com is now offering one reader of

Sogni e Sorrisi a $25 Gift Certificate to Apothica!

How to Enter

One entry for each of the following...

1. Visit SkinCareRx.com and take a look around. Then visit their Facebook page and leave a comment letting them know what you think.

2. Follow SkinCareRx on Twitter.

3. Tweet about a SkinCareRx product you've used.

4. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easier you can Tweet this:

Just entered the @SkinCareRx1 Apothica #Giveaway @SogniESorrisi http://petiturl.com/2gm

5. Blog about SkinCareRx or a product you've purchased from them.

6. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway.

Please leave the URL for any tweet or blog post in your comment.

Giveaway is open until May 19, 2011.
Winner will be chosen via random.org.



Good Luck!

Winner of the Shabby Apple Giveaway!

The giveaway for a Shabby Apple Cortez dress was to celebrate reaching 600 followers. I'd like to thank you all again for reading, following and commenting. The winner of the beautiful dress is...

Anna at IHOD

Congrats! Please email me your size and shipping info. Thanks to all who entered and to Shabby Apple for sponsoring the giveaway.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

What are you doing to celebrate? I'm thinking of trying one of the cocktail recipes in the new Goop newsletter like the Jam Cocktail from Madam Geneva's:


• 2 oz 42 Below Vodka or Beefeater Gin


• 1 oz lemon juice


• 1 oz simple syrup


• Crushed ice


• Spoonful of jam


In a shaker, add jam, vodka or gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and several ice cubes. Shake briskly, and strain into a rocks glass half-filled with crushed ice. Float a spoonful of jam on top of the ice, and gradually stir it in to taste. (Makes 1)

Have a great day!

Winner of the Sarah Tucker Photography Giveaway!

Spice Route

How is everyone? I hope you're all enjoying your weekend. Today we're headed BBQ shopping (we have yet to pick table, chairs, or couch, but my husband obviously has his priorities in order) and then later on we're meeting friends at Spice Route for some yummy Sunday goodness. What does everyone else have planned for the day? One lucky reader's Sunday will include choosing the Sarah Tucker Photography print she'd like to take home. The winner is...

Stephanie at The-Loudmouth

Congrats Stephanie! Please email me your

shipping info and the print you've chosen.

Galleria, Milano by Sarah Tucker Photography

Thanks so much to everyone who entered and to Sarah,

who so generously offered up one of her pieces to give away!

600 Follower Giveaway: Win a Shabby Apple Dress!

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

I looked at my followers the other day and was floored to realize that I've topped 600! Seriously, I can't thank you all enough for reading, following and leaving your thoughts. I know I haven't been able to comment on as many blogs as usual lately, but I am following all the wonderful things my blog friends are posting about, and I'm hoping when real life slows down a bit I'll be able to get back into my blog reading-and-commenting routine. In the meantime I really appreciate all of you who contribute to this blog. As an extra thanks I'm happy to offer this giveaway, sponsored by Shabby Apple, for a beautiful dress from their line!

The Cortez dress features ruffles, cap sleeves, gold buttons and a high collar that adds an air of whimsy to this cotton poplin number. This beautiful dress manages to have both a military-inspired and totally feminine vibe that will bring you right into spring.

Shabby Apple offers a great selection of dresses, including plus size and maternity, as well as clothes for children and jewelry. They also have some pretty ideas for bridesmaid dresses. I'm all for easy dressing so I quite like the company's philosophy: "A return to what dresses were always meant to be — a one-piece outfit. No need to add anything...no tank tops, no cardigans, nothing (except accessories, of course!)" I for one love the idea of a no-fuss outfit that will have me looking great with a minimum of time and effort. And these dresses really are great canvases to showcase some standout accessories.



Shabby Apple is now also offering a 10% discount to readers of Sogni e Sorrisi. Just use discount code sognisorrisi10off at checkout! Now on to the giveaway...

How to Enter

This giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi (U.S. residents only).

Just visit the Shabby Apple website and tell me which dress catches your eye.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter.

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can Tweet this:

Enter the @ShabbyApple Dress #Giveaway @SogniESorrisi http://bit.ly/dVmOax

3. Follow Shabby Apple on Twitter.

4. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook.

5. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Please leave the URL in your comment.

6. 10 extra entries if you purchase a product from Shabby Apple. Just forward me proof of purchase--and don't forget to use the 10% discount code!

Giveaway open to U.S. residents.

Open until March 10, 2011.

Winner to be chosen via random.org.

Good Luck and

Thanks Again for Reading!

Fabulous February Giveaway: Sarah Tucker Photography

Yesterday I was very excited to be able to bring you Sarah's guest post about her fave vacation destination: Positano, Italy. And Sarah should know from travelling. I've loved following Sarah's travel adventures on her blog, Fairy Tales Are True, and now you can have a little piece of Sarah's trips in your home too, via her new Etsy shop.

"The content of my little shop is deeply

loved photographs from times in my life I

will cherish forever. It makes me terribly

happy to think that you might want to hang

 one of these in your precious home."

~ Sarah Tucker

These photographs chronicle Sarah's trips to gorgeous places like Barcelona and Milan, Dusseldorf, Prague and Switzerland. Sarah describes herself as a "traveler, wife, photographer, bookworm, and health nut," and she adores "anything vintage, map related, organic, and ocean inspired." You can definitely see the influence of these love in her beautiful photographs.

Now, thanks to Sarah's generosity, one lucky winner will be able to grab a print of their choice. Here's how to enter:

Giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi.

Just let me know which of Sarah's photographs you would choose

and what your dream vacation destination is!

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter.

2. Follow Sarah on Twitter.

3. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can Tweet this:

Justed entered the fabulous @sgmtucker photograph #giveaway @SogniESorrisi http://bit.ly/gOeGOL

4. Add Sarah Tucker Photography to your Etsy favourites.

5. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Please leave the URL in your post.

6. Buy something from Sarah's shop and get 10 extra entries with proof of purchase.

Giveaway open until February 24, 2011

Winner will be chosen via random.org

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Good Luck!

Win a $65 CSN Gift Certificate

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED -

THANKS FOR ENTERING!

Chilewich - Dahlia Tablemat from AllModern.com

Happy Friday! I'm really glad it's the weekend, although this one is going to be busy for us (when are they not!?) To end off the week on a high note I thought we'd have a giveaway. Enter now for a chance to win a $65 gift certificate to CSN.

AK47 Zero Firepit from AllModern.com

As most of you know, CSN is a one stop shop for everything from fabulous accessories and appliances to art and stylish modern dining room furniture. I can spend hours going through all the products available on CSN and its spinoff sites like All Modern.



Kartell Ghost Stool from AllModern.com

To enter just leave a comment letting me know what CSN product(s) have caught your eye. Extra entries if you follow on GFC, Twitter, or if you Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway. Good luck and happy weekend!

Giveaway closes on February 4, 2011

Open to U.S. and Canada residents only

(sorry international readers!)

A Gossip Girl Giveaway from Runway Rundown & Daily Accessory

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

I guess my love of all things Gossip Girl is well known, because when Kim at Runway Rundown decided to have a GG Week complete with 5 daily giveaways she had a good idea that I'd be up to participating. Runway Rundown is a site that breaks down expensive fashion looks and gives you more affordable options. Yesterday was a Serena outfit and an accessory giveaway on Couture Carrie, today is all about Blair and a giveaway right here!

Now you have a chance to win the glittery, Blair-inspired Daily Accessory Getty Bracelet shown above -- a $60 value!

How to Enter

Giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi.

Just like Runway Rundown on Facebook

and leave a comment here.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter.

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy Tweet this:
Runway Rundown Gossip Girl #Giveaway @SogniESorrisi: Win a Daily Accessory Cuff http://tiny.cc/lml5n

3. Like Daily Accessory on FB

4. For 5 extra entries sign up for Runway Rundown
(just click on the Signup tab on the left of their site)

6. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway.
Just leave the URL in your comment.

Contest open until January 7, 2010.
Winner will be chosen via random.org.

Good Luck!

GKhair Treatment Review & Giveaway

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

So friends, remember when I told you about the great opportunity I had to get a GKhair Hair Taming Treatment with JUVEXIN™? (GKhair were also the very generous sponsors of the Canadian Design Bloggers Meetup). Well, I thought it was high time I let you know my thoughts and give some more info about the process in case anyone out there is interested in trying it. GKhair's website explains the treatment like this: "The Taming System gives you smooth, shiny, frizz-free manageable hair while also restoring the hair from the inside out, returning it to a more youthful state. It also protects against future damage and environmental affects." Who doesn't want that?

 

Mention of the Meetup on Canadian House & Home.
That's me in the blue along with Linda (who captured
the screencap), and Daniella and Vitania (who
organized the amazing event). Photo: A Bit of Blue

 First off, my hair is curly and I'm always looking for anything that can make it more manageable, less frizzy and just downright healthier. I always shied away from things like Japanese straightening because I was worried about how my hair would grown in (curly on top + straight on the bottom = a hot mess). When I discussed the process with the lovely Celeste of GKhair she assured me that this wouldn't be the case here. The GKhair Taming System lasts up to 5 months and fades gradually, so it's not like a perm growing out in reverse. Phew! Once I heard that I was totally sold.

I got my treatment done by one of the great stylist at L'Attitudes Salon and it was all done in about an hour. The treatment was applied and then my hair was blow dried and straightened with a flat iron. I didn't find the product smelled while being applied. All I was told was not to wash my hair for 48 hours and I was good to go. GKhair was also nice to give me an After Care treatment pack, including shampoo and conditioner, to help my look following the treatment.

I waited to post this review because I wanted to see how my hair would fare over a bit of time, especially because being curly it tends to have a mind of it's own. What I did find is that when straight my hair is extra silky and smooth. Most people at the Blogger event couldn't believe that my hair had been curly that morning. The straightening time is also cut down considerably with the treatment. I wear my hair curly a lot and find that my curls are definitely looser and my hair much softer to the touch. After some experimentation I've also found that after the GKhair treatment my hair actually works better with less product.

In a nutshell GKhair treatment has given my soft curls that are much easier to straighten. The process was easy and painless. If you have any questions please feel free to ask! For more on GKhair, including tutorials you can check out their videos on the GKhair Channel on YouTube.


Photo: A Bit of Blue

GKhair is also offering one lucky follower of Sogni e Sorrisi a bottle of their hair serum, which is "designed to coat the hair and instantly reduce frizz. Leaves hair nourished, shiny, and soft."

How to Enter

Just be a follow of Sogni e Sorrisi

and like GKhair on Facebook.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter. If you do, thanks! Just let me know.

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet this:

Enter to win @GKhair Serum @SogniESorrisi http://bit.ly/gvXkHO

3. Follow GKhair on Twitter.

4. Follow the GKhair blog.

5. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway.
Just leave the URL in your comment.

Giveaway is open until December 31, 2010.

Winner will be chosen via random.org

Open to U.S. and Canadian residents.

Good luck everyone!

Have you ever had a GKhair treatment?

I'd love to hear about your hair experiences.

GKhair did provide me with a complimentary treatment and products,
however a review (let alone a favorable one) was not a condition of
acceptance. The opinions expressed herein are all mine!

1st Blogiversary, A Guest Post & A Pixelimpress Giveaway!

I can't believe that a year ago today I clicked "publish" on my first post on this blog. When I started out I really had no idea what I was doing, and I think in some ways didn't really know why. What I do know now is that, yes, blogging is hard work but it has also made my life so much richer. The people I've met, both in the flesh and online, not to mention the inspiration, the kindness and the ideas, have been invaluable. I think I've learned a lot about myself this past year, pushed myself farther and harder, and I'm just so grateful that all of you have been along for the ride.

I'd like to say a special thanks to the bloggers who were my very first commenters and followers (like Lauren of Pure Style Home, Giovanna of Swoon, Crystal of Plush Palate, Emily of Emily A. Clark, Dawn of The Alernative Wife and Helena of A Diary of Lovely, who asked me to do my first guest post!) I still remember the feeling when I realized that people were actually reading what I wrote. And responding. It was amazingly cool. And I would like to thank all of you who have come since then. Truly. You're the bestest blog friends a girl could have. If you're interested in what I posted that very first day here are a few links for you:

Welcome!

White Kitchens

Upside Down Christmas Trees

Also, today I'm very happy to be participating in Shannon's 12 Days of Holidays: A Blogger Wishlist -- hop on over to What's Up Whimsy to see what I'm wishing for this Christmas. Shannon is one of those great people I've met through blogging (I was super happy to be able to chat with her face to face at the recent Canadian Design Blogger's Meetup) and if you haven't been reading her blog you should really check it out.

On Sogni e Sorrisi's 1st Blogiversary I thought it would be appropriate to say thank you not just in words, but with a giveaway. The lovely Pam from Pixelimpress has graciously offered two great products to a lucky winner. Pixelimpress is a great shop that specializes not only in personalized calling cards, but also great paper products like notecards and gift tags (I fell in love with their green ikat tags when I saw them!) A sample of their products:

Holiday Cards

Gift Tags

Calling Cards

Notecards

"I love paper, patterns and colors, modern and traditional, and fonts. I love trying to find the unexpected yet beautiful way of mixing all of those to create a look that's unique," Pam says of her inspirations. "I'm environmentally conscious and use recycled materials as much as possible. And I strive to always give excellent customer service."

Enter now for your chance to win a Pixelimpress package that includes a Set of 10 Octopus Folded Notecards and a Set of 6 Ikat Hang Tags!

How to Enter

This giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi.

Just visit Pixelimpress and let me know what your fave item is.

Extra Entries

1. Follow me on Twitter. If you already do just let me know!

2. Tweet about this giveaway. You can tweet this:

Just entered the 1st Blogiversary Pixelimpress #Giveaway @SogniESorrisi http://bit.ly/hopQ4g

3. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Just leave the URL in your comment.

4. Follow Pixelimpress' Blog.

5. If you purchase something from Pixelimpress that gives you 10 extra entries. Just forward me proof of purchase and let me know in your comment!

Giveaway open until December 10, 2010.

Winner will be chosen via random.org.

Good luck, happy weekend and thanks again!

Oh, don't forget to enter the Orient Watch Giveaway--

today is the last day!

Orient Automatic Watch Giveaway

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED

Happy Friday! I really can't begin to tell you how happy I am that this week is wrapping up, although it did fly by quickly (what week doesn't these days?) I'm super excited for the Canadian Blogger Meetup this Saturday--are you coming? I can't wait to meet everyone! To celebrate the weekend we've teamed up with Orient Watch to bring you an awesome giveaway. Orient manufactures some great looking watches like the CEM65001M above (love the orange face) and the sporty CEM75001M.

Enter for your chance to win 

your choice of these five watches

OR

Choose between a red, green, blue or pink face

 or the men's watch with the khaki face.

How to Enter

Just be a follower of Sogni e Sorrisi and visit orientwatchusa.com

and let me know what your fave style is. Easy!

Extra Entries

Follow me on Twitter and spread the word about this giveaway via Twitter,

Facebook and your blog. Just let me know in your comment.

Contest open to U.S. Residents only.

Giveaway closes on December 3, 2010.

Winner will be chosen via random.org.

Good luck everyone! And don't forget--today is the last day to

enter the Dr. Perricone giveaway. Happy Weekend!

Win Dr. Perricone Products Including One of the Best Wrinkle Creams on the Market

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

 

Hello my lovelies, it's giveaway time again. Lately, as I enter my--ahem--late twenties, I've been thinking a lot about my skin. How to best treat it so it will be good to me later; how maybe I've not been so great to it in the past. I guess it's true what they say, it's never too early to start taking care of your skin and taking preventative measures to lessen the impact of age, diet, the environment and a myriad of other factors on it.

If you're on the same page then you will likely want to check out Dr. Perricone's line of products--if you haven't yet, of course--including a formula that is said to be one of the best wrinkle creams on the market. You can check out the anti wrinkle cream ratings on the company's site, including a reported 86% of participants in a four-week clinical trial showing improvement in the appearance of lines and wrinkles when using the High Potency Eye Lift Cream.

Now you have a chance to win your choice of any Dr. Perricone product under $150. Just be a follower of this blog and let me know which product you'd choose (check out the links above or perriconemd.com) as well as why you want or need it. Simple!

For additional entries follow me on Twitter and/or spread the word about this giveaway (blog, Facebook, Twitter) and let me know in your comment. Good Luck!

Contest open to U.S. and Canadian residents only (sorry international readers!) and is open until November 19, 2010. Winner will be chosen using random.org.

And today is the last day to
enter the BlueOrder Giveaway!