4 MOMS BREEZE GIVEAWAY!

I am forever thankful that Soren is no longer waking up 3-4 times each night to nurse. Like I've mentioned before...newborns are SO cute, squishy, and little but they are LOTS of work. Soren is about 4.5 months and I have been loving this age so much. I can hardly get enough of his giggles and it makes me laugh a little when he rolls onto his stomach and gets a little fussy that he can't roll back. Some of my favorite times with Soren are our occasional nap-times together and our bedtime routine. I love these special memories with him and it makes me unbelievably joyful knowing he is part of our family and there are many more memories to make!

Currently, Soren still sleeps in our room. I'm planning to phase him out to his nursery crib soon, so send prayers and good mommy vibes my way! We have been using the Breeze from 4moms ever since Soren was born. It comes with a bassinet piece you can hook onto the top when they're itty-bitty and once they're bigger, they can sleep and play in it without the bassinet. We've also used the Breeze when we traveled to the mountains this past week AND when we were living in the basement after the AC in our house broke. Yikes! But no worries, our AC is back in business and we are comfortably living in our home again. Forever thankful for air conditioning in the humid-hot that is Georgia.

I am a hardcore 4moms believer. We have absolutely loved the products we've used so far, and being a tinsy bit of a design snob, I especially appreciate the simple aesthetic and color choices. The Breeze is especially my favorite because it's literally a one-step setup, so easy. Ain't nobody got time to fuss around with a playard! You can check this video to see it in action. Also, it comes with a travel bag that is actually easy to use and fits in our sedan trunk perfectly. I can't believe how much stuff we had to pack for Soren during our trip to the mountains, so that fact that this folds up to a modest size is a huge plus!

GIVEAWAY TIME
The amazing people over at 4moms are offering one of my readers the chance to win a Breeze of their own! This giveaway will run via rafflecopter and is open to US and Canadian residents only. One winner will be selected at random and chosen within the week. The winner will be contacted via email once they have been selected. :) Best wishes!! *Mommy high-five!*

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by 4moms. All thoughts and opinions are my honest feedback based on personal experience. I give 4moms a "mommy thumbs up" and truly love their products. Thank you so much for entering!

APRIL BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE FAVORITES

It's that time of the month!! I have lots of exciting beauty and lifestyle favorites to share with you today plus a special surprise giveaway at the end of the video! What have you been loving lately??



PRODUCTS MENTIONED & OTHER FUN LINKS
* Products mentioned can be found and purchased on my Luvocracy collection! Check it out!
* Check-out these awesome small businesses: Coveted Things, Seamly.co & Field Study.
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GIVEAWAY
Enter the Field Study giveaway via my Instagram account and win this adorable charcoal and white striped bag and matching cosmetic clutch! @savannahmaiedae

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FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: SHOP BAN.DO!

Time for another Favorite Things giveaway! This month I've given away some fun goodies from Shop Ban.do's new collection! Their stuff is seriously the cutest and absolutely perfect for spring! One winner will win everything pictured! Check out the details on how to win below. :)

GIVEAWAY TIME! This giveaway is run via Rafflecopter. One winner will be selected at random and announced with a week. The winner will recieve a HOORAY canvas tote bag, Dottie Sip Sip tumbler, Carryall Duo in Chit Chat and Frills and a Flash Bobbi set in Gold and Turquoise! Giveaway open to US and Canada residents only. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies! Sophie of Onetenzeroseven, Erica of To the Sea, Juliann of Mint for Hue, Amber of Under the Oklahoma Sky and Lauren of Love Lola!

To enter, use the Rafflecopter entry below. There is one required entry and several bonus entry options! Best wishes and thank you for entering! :)

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OH BABY: POSTPARTUM MUST-HAVES FOR MOMMIES

It's funny how when you're pregnant you spend a lot of time thinking about what the baby will need, labor, delivery, caring for a newborn...but not a lot of thought about how to care for yourself during the healing process after delivery. One thing I've said over and over again to different people who've asked is that I mentally prepared myself for little sleep and the challenges of caring for a new baby but I never considered the fact that I would need to be cared for myself. Not being in the best place physically after giving birth makes caring for your new little one even more of a challenge. Thank goodness as much as this time is difficult that it is also so beautiful and special, too. It really makes everything worth it. :)

Just to share a little with you about my experience, during the delivery my doctor decided to give me an episiotomy. On top of this procedure I also ended up getting a 3rd degree tear and a lot of bruising. Of course, I wasn't aware of any of this during the delivery but needless to say shortly after giving birth my body felt it. My doctor told me to take it easy, don't lift anything heavier than Soren, be careful of going up and down stairs and allow my body to heal for 6 weeks. I honestly didn't think I would need that long to heal, but to my surprise, and currently going into week 5, I definitely see how it really just takes time and lots of care to recover. The first 3 weeks were the most challenging but soon after, each day I felt a little better. I feel like I'm almost on the other side of everything physically, but the whole process was definitely difficult and emotional.

During my time at home right after birth, I found several items to be essential and so helpful during the process. Some of these items I still use and will probably continue to use for the weeks to come. As well, I asked the question on Instagram a few weeks before giving birth about what your suggestions were and received SO much amazing advice. I've incorporated some of those ideas into the list below. These are all items I've used and found extremely helpful during my healing process. Although this list is based on a vaginal birth and for breastfeeding mamas, you can certainly adapt it to what you need! -- Lastly, don't be discouraged during this time. Give yourself lots of mommy mercy and understand that your body went through A LOT. You are a rockstar. Learn to be at peace with the time it will take to heal. You've got this!!

CLOTHING
* Yoga Shorts - Getting a pair of tight fitting yoga shorts are absolutely perfect for keeping pads and ice packs together "down there". It makes everything feel so much more comfortable. I got mine in the exercise section of Target.
* Nursing Tanks - I wear these ALL the time. I purchased mine from Target and loved that they have a built in bra. It made nursing in the hospital and at home extremely easy. They are also nice looking, too, and can be incorporated into an everyday outfit when you get out of the house.
* Nursing Sleep Bra - I also picked up a pack of two from Target. They are just a basic nursing bra, but super comfy to sleep in. I'm constantly washing and wearing mine over and over again.
* Supportive Nursing Bra - It's so important to get a great, comfortable nursing bra that's supportive to wear during the day and outside of the house. I love this Cake nursing bra from Buru, I also love that it looks sexy too! ;) (Enter to win a Buru giveaway below!) 
* Cozy Loungewear - One thing I'm SO glad I did before having Soren was invest in some cute and comfortable loungewear. I picked up a variety of nice PJ pants, button up tops and a lightweight robe. I suggest checking out the clearance section to find great deals. Once again, I got most of mine from Target. It just felt so nice to be wearing new, somewhat attractive PJs during that time.
* Slippers - Keep those feet warm and cozy! I wore mine during my stay at the hospital and 24/7 at home. I prefer the slip-on ones, it makes them a lot easier to put on while holding a little one.
* Belly Band - You thought this was great during pregnancy? SO great for postpartum use too! I loved the feeling of keeping my tummy secured and since I couldn't quite button up my pre-pregnany jeans, it was also helpful to wear over those. Bonus: It makes your tummy look flatter and smoothes everything out for all of your postpartum outfits.
* Cozy Undies - Don't ruin your favorite undies, go ahead and purchase a pack of basic cotton panties to wear during your healing. That way if they get stained you won't feel sad about tossing them. :)

DOWN THERE CARE
* Silhouette Depends - For real! It was so comfortable and amazing to wear these, especially during the first 2 weeks. They are comfortable, don't leak, and are a great undie alternative.
* Kotex Pads - For the times you don't need depends, you'll want good pads. You will probably need these for up to 6-ish weeks. The cotton in the Kotex pads are great and don't stick to stitches if you end up getting any.
* Witch-hazel - Great for putting on pads or cloth to help with the healing. Very relieving.
* Tucks with Witch-hazel - In case of hemorrhoids, these are GREAT. Also great to use down there generally. I loved lining them in my depends or pad for relief too.
* Stool Softeners - The hospital will most likely put you on these right after birth to help "move things along". However, some women have continued problems at home so these are great to have on hand. If you end up getting an episiotomy and stitches you might be dealing with issues weeks into the recovery.
* Dermoplast - This stuff is incredible. It's a soothing and pain relieving spray that I used continually. It's amazing and made everything feel so much better.
* Ice Packs - Needed and great for swelling, see ice pack ideas below.
* Perineal Bottle - Sometimes wiping isn't an option, these little bottles are amazing to help you clean up.
* Flushable Wipes - Also helpful for cleaning up. Be sure to get ones for sensitive skin.

ICE PACK RECIPES
* Padsicles - Take one Kotex pad, apply alcohol-free aloe vera gel to pad and pour a tablespoon of witch-hazel over the pad. Wrap pad in tin foil and store in freezer. Go ahead and stock up your freezer so you can easily grab and go!
* Diaper Ice Packs - For the days when you need extra ice, take a newborn or size 1 diaper, open the end of the diaper like you would a bag of chips. Fill diaper with crushed ice and store in freezer. I would put these ice packs in the depends and use yoga shorts to hold everything together. You can also pour some which-hazel on these before freezing for extra relief.

BREAST FEEDING 
* Nipple Cream - Essential for nursing and helping to soothe cracks and soreness.
* Breast Pads - You will leak when your milk comes in! Stock up on disposable and/or reusable pads.
* Breast Gel Soothers - Store these in the fridge and put on whenever you need some extra relief.

BEAUTY
* Lip Balm - Make sure you have very moisterizing lip balm on hand constantly.
* Natural Hand & Body Lotion - Lots of hand washing and hormonal changes can lead to dry skin. Lush has a great selection of natural lotions, also good to use on your tummy, too!
* Cleansing Face Cloths - Its wonderful to have something quick and easy to cleanse your face at the end of the day. I love using these and these.
* Natural Moisturizer - My face ended up getting extra dry after birth so using a heavy moisturizer was so helpful. Again, I have loved using Lush products. I would suggest Skindrink.

OTHER
* Pain Relief - Of course, talk to your doctor or nurse about what they suggest and what would be best for you, During the first week postpartum I found it essential. After my perscription was over I used Tylenol to help.
* Water Bottle - Stay hydrated!!
* Boppy - Not only great for nursing but great to sit on for bum relief while sitting.

Please note that more than likely your hospital will provide a lot of these items. Take them home with you and continue using them throughout your healing process!! You won't be sad about it. :)

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POSTPARTUM MUST-HAVE CHECK LIST
* Yoga Shorts
* Nursing Tanks
* Nursing Sleep Bra
* Supportive Nursing Bra
* Cozy Loungewear
* Slippers
* Belly Band
* Cozy Undies
* Silhouette Depends
* Kotex Pads
* Witch-hazel
* Tucks with Witch-hazel
* Stool Softeners
* Dermoplast
* Ice Packs
* Perineal Bottle
* Flushable Wipes
* Nipple Cream
* Breast Pads
* Breast Gel Soothers
* Lip Balm
* Natural Hand & Body Lotion
* Cleansing Face Cloths
* Natural Moisturizer
* Pain Relief
* Water Bottle
* Boppy

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BURU GIVEAWAY!

Buru is an awesome online shop featuring beautiful clothing for mommies that are also easy to nurse in! They are very kindly offering an amazing giveaway to one of my readers! One winner will receive a $100 off a $200 purchase. Perfect for buying a beautiful nursing bra and some tanks to prepare yourself for after baby!! Enter below: 

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OH BABY: 4MOMS ROCKAROO + GIVEAWAY!

One of the most exciting/daunting and fun things about becoming a new mom is learning about baby gear! I've had so much fun researching what moms are loving, what works for different families, registering for our favorites and getting little Soren's nursery together. We are just a mere 2.5 weeks away from due date and doing our best to prep our hospital bags and put the final touches on his space. :)

Through a lot of my findings and obsessive Pinterest pinning for baby, I kept coming across the company 4moms. I immediately fell in love with their products upon taking a browse around their site with my mom. What made me fall for them initially was their innovative and slightly "geeky-tech" products, and we love us some good geeky-tech products over here at the Wallace household! I definitely watched all of their videos on each product and was such a fan-girl when they announced their new releases for 2014! So you can only imagine that when they reached out to me about working together I had a pinch-myself, freakout moment!! And let me tell you, seeing their products in person does not disappoint! We can't wait for Soren to try them out. As Jon and I were putting together this chair we kept wondering when 4moms was planning on coming out with an adult size of this product. I could sleep in something like this for days! Also as a huge plus, I love that their pieces have a simple aesthetic and aren't over the top in the looks department. No insane looking zoo animals and crazy colors over here!

So! Let's get to some of the reasons why I'm digging the rockaRoo:

1// Mobile - This sweet little Mobile is such a great detail. I love that one side is black and white and the other is a bright colorful pattern. Perfect for little one's developing eyes. I also love that they are removable and great for playing and nomming on! 

2// Plush Seat - The rockaRoo currently comes in three different colors and the fabric they use is SO soft and plush. The cover is easily removable and washable so if baby spits up or has an accident, it's easy to clean, which is always important with little ones! I also love that is has a way to strap-in the baby so you can know he/she is safe and cozy. ;)

3// Great Recline - I love that the position of the seat is perfect for baby to sleep in and play in. I can already see this being a great piece to keep in my studio when Soren is really little. 

4// Five Speed Setting - One of Jon's and my favorite things about this product is the quiet motor. The rocking motion is perfect and the 5-speed setting is great, but we especially love that it's quiet! And just to touch on the rocking motion, it's such a smooth and nice motion. Again, wishing they made an adult size!

5// MP3 Plug-In - I also love the detail of including a plug-in and speakers. You can easily plug in your phone and soothe baby with his/her favorite playlist or nature sounds. :)

Overall, we are big fans of 4mom's over here and we can't wait to have Soren try their products out for himself! :) AND to celebrate the launch of the new rockaRoo, 4mom's is offering one of my readers the chance to win one of their own!!! Check out the giveaway details below. :)

GIVEAWAY TIME

4mom's is offering one reader the chance to win a rockaRoo of their own! Giveaway will run through Rafflecopter. Open to US resident only. One winner will be selected at random and chosen within the week. Best wishes!!! 

DISCLAIMER

The 4mom's rockaRoo is courtesy of 4mom's. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. I only feature and support products that I truly love and am totally stoked about. Thanks so much for reading and entering!! 

MORE ROCKAROO!

4mom's is doing an awesome rockaRoo promo this entire month and is giving away a rockaRoo everyday on their Facebook page, so be sure to check out that page too! Also, more mommies will be/have been featured on the rockaRoo blog tour so be sure to keep an eye out for more reviews and giveaways via the 4mom's Facebook page! -- I seriously can't wait until their new stroller and car seat come out later this year! 

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CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!

If you've been a reader of my blog for any amount of time, you might have caught on that my FAVORITE holiday of all time is Christmas! I'm such a child at heart when it comes to Christmastime. I love everything about it. While I'm not the best at DIYs or recipes, I DO love gifts! I couldn't let this Christmas go by without doing something special to celebrate Christmas! :) SO in celebration, I am hosting a giveaway brought to you by my amazing sponsors!! There are over $300 worth of gifts and prizes included in this ONE giveaway bundle! Keep some for yourself and give others away to family and friends!! See all of the giveaway details below!

G I V E A W A Y  I T E M S
1 // $25 Gift Card to the Run 2 The Wild shop! - Sponsored by Courtney of Run 2 The Wild
2 // $25 Gift Card to LUSH Cosmetics - Sponsored by Me
3 // 15-Piece Christmas Collection Chocolate Box - Sponsored by Amanda of Pavonia Patisserie
4 // $25 Platinum & Rust Gift Card - Sponsored by Leah of Platinum & Rust
5 // A Year of Magic eCourse - Sponsored by Stephanie of Stylings & Stories
6 // Personalized Copper Keychain - Sponsored by Kelly of Your Charmed Life
7 // Drybar VIP Pack - Sponsored by Kym of Travel Babbles
8 // Harajuku Bow Necklace - Sponsored by Jacquie of Shade of a Bonsai
9 // Surprise Christmas Gift Box $25 Value - Sponsored by Eliza of Case Study
10 // Monogrammed Pullover - Sponsored by Britt of The Fisk Files
11 // $25 Gift Card to Shepard's Daughter - Sponsored by Rachel of Shepard's Daughter 
12 // Personalized Notecard Set - Sponsored by Andi of AP Design

T H E  D E T A I L S
One winner will be selected at random to win ALL 12 prizes, a $300 value! Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway will be run using rafflecopter. There are 2 required entries and several bonus entry options! Best wishes to you and a very Merry Christmas!!!! :D

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FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: SCHOOLHOUSE ELECTRIC

Is it seriously mid-November already?! Next week Jon and I are taking off for Thanksgiving and we have big plans to decorate for Christmas, prepare our home to host Thanksgiving, and bake lots of yummy desserts! While I'm so completely stoked for the holidays, I'm also nervous/excited about giving birth to Soren in February. Ahhh!!

This month I am featuring one of my favorite online shops for my Favorite Things giveaway! It's time to get your new calendar for 2014 and what better way than to boldly feature the year with a gorgeous Stendig and Lunar wall calendar? I love how beautiful and modern these pieces are! Check out details on how to win below!

GIVEAWAY TIME! 
This giveaway is run via Rafflecopter. One winner will be selected at random and announced within one week from now. The winner will receive one Stendig and one Lunar wall calendar from Schoolhouse Electric. Giveaway open to US residents only. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing blogs and businesses: Kitty of Kitty & Buck, Jacquie of Shade of a Bonsai, Alexandra of Alexandra Wallace Photography, Kym of Travel Babbles, Lauren of Love Lola, Amy of Life in Creation, Charlie of Polka Dots are Love, Eliza of Case Study, Amanda of Little Tranquility, Leah of Platinum & Rust, Andi of AP Design, Reva of Daughter Zion Designs & Courtney of Run 2 the Wild. If you would like to sponsor future "favorite things" giveaways, become a sponsor! More information here. Psst!! -- Last chance to purchase a special holiday spot! Only 3 left!!

To enter, use the Rafflecopter entry below. There is one required entry and several bonus entry options. Best wishes! :) Thank you so much for entering!

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HOORAY BABIES GIVEAWAY + HOLIDAY AD SALE!!

Happy Monday, friends!! Today I have two super exciting things to share with you. A good way to start off a Monday right? First of all, in celebration of being 28 weeks, and squishy, adorable babies in general, I'm hosting an amazing baby-loot giveaway on Instagram! This giveaway is featuring some of my most favorite shops from around the internet and I can't wait to giveaway this bundle of goodies to one lucky mama bear!

Giveaway starts today and the winner will receive: 1 pair of organic tiger leggings in size 6-12 months via Sweet Kiddo Co., 2 terry bibs and 2 mess cloths via Little Hip Squeaks, 4 cotton beanies via Bump Nest and 1 pair of baby moccasins via Minnetonka!! --- To enter, check out the details on my Instagram , @maiedae -- best of luck!!!

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Lastly, in order to gear up for the holiday season, I'll be running a special holiday ad sale! If you have a business, shop and/or blog you would like to promote during the holidays and feel like your brand would be a good fit for Maiedae then I would love to partner with you during the most wonderful time of the year!

I will be selling 2 month, medium ad spots for $40.00, a $60.00 value! Your button will be featured prominently on the left-side of my blog and you'll have the opportunity to be featured as a sponsor in my monthly "Favorite-Things" giveaway (check out past Favorite Things giveaways here) and a special Christmas giveaway in December!! I will be selling ads at any point during the month between now and mid-December. Only 15 of these 2-month spots will be sold! Ads sold via Passionfruit, see below to purchase! -- Happy holidays, everyone!!

FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: URBAN DECAY

Hello, friends!! It's another month, which means it's time for another Favorite Things Giveaway!! This month, I am stoked to be giving away a product from one of my favorite make-up brands, Urban Decay. I've been using their make-up for several years and have always been a huge fan of their eye-shadow pigments and eye primers. You can easily create a natural look with their make-up or a wild and daring look. I love the variety of choices and room to experiment and play with their colors. For this month's giveaway I will be offering one reader the chance to win Urban Decay's brand new Vice 2 palette! This palette includes 20 incredible shades and a great application brush. It has everything from mattes and neutrals to wild pops of color. Love it! Check out how you can enter below. :)

GIVEAWAY TIME!
This giveaway is run via Rafflecopter. One winner will be selected at random and announced within one week from now. The winner will receive Urban Decay's VICE 2 palette. Giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies and businesses: Beth of Oak & Oats, Alexandra of AWPhotography, Vicky of Lovely Healthy Whole, Melissa of Bubby & Bean, Amanda of Amanda K by the Bay, Sophie of Onetenzeroseven, Reva of Daughter Zion Designs, Gina of AcuteDesigns and Katie of Katie Walker. If you would like to sponsor future "favorite things" giveaways, become a sponsor! More information here.

To enter, use the Rafflecopter entry below. There is one required entry and several bonus entry options. Best wishes! I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! :)

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WIN A TICKET TO THE BRAND MARKET WORKSHOP IN ATL!

Hello!! -- We've been busy preparing for our first Brand Market Workshop in Atlanta and can't wait to teach a stellar group of ladies all about photography, branding, and marketing for their blog or site! To celebrate our first workshop we are giving away a FREE ticket to our workshop in Atlanta!! A $325 value!! This will include breakfast, lunch, swag bag, and a full day of learning about how to make your business stand out!

GIVEAWAY TIME!
Giveaway will be run via Rafflecopter. One winner will be selected at random and announced within the week. Winner will receive free attendance to The Brand Market Workshop in Atlanta. Workshop will be on November 2nd. If you've already purchased a ticket to the Atlanta Brand Market Workshop and win, you will receive a refund of your ticket purchase. Hooray!!

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FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: POPSUGAR & OLIVEBOX!

Hello and welcome to another Favorite Things Giveaway!! It's been so fun featuring some of my favorite products to give away to you! This month I am SUPER excited to be giving away a 1-month subscription to Popsugar and Olivebox! A $55 value!! Since the beginning of the year, I've been trying out different surprise subscription boxes. There are several amazing companies that curate amazing products, put them in a gift box, and ship them to you each month. There are paper and handmade goods, beauty, and lifestyle boxes, and they are SO fun to get in the mail each month. I'm currently subscribed to Popsugar and Ipsy Glam Bag! It's such a fun thing to look forward to each month. :)

GIVEAWAY TIME!
This giveaway is run via rafflecopter. One winner will be selected at random and announced one week from now. The winner will receive a 1-month subscription to Popsugar and Olivebox! Giveaway is open to US residents only. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies and businesses: Violet of Blythe Ponytail Parades, Maddie of Madalynne, Melissa of Bubby and Bean, Leah of Style Wise, Jenny of Jenny Highsmith and Jacquie of Shade of a Bonsai. If you would like to sponsor future "Favorite Things" giveaways, become a sponsor! More information here.

To enter, use the Rafflecopter entry below. There is one required entry and several bonus entry options!  Best of luck!! Have a wonderful and happy weekend, friends! :)

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WEAR: PEACHES + GIVEAWAY

I know I've worn this skirt recently, but when I got this beautiful top from Lalamagic I couldn't help but pair it with my favorite maxi. It looks like they were made to be together. :) Also, so loving this incredibly awesome Bullet and Stone Bangle bracelet from Lydali, which you can win below!

I'm about 17.5 weeks pregnant in these photos. I'm glad Jenny got a couple of me showing off my mini bump. I'm currently just a few days past 18 weeks and counting down the days until we know if it's a boy or a girl! We SO can't wait. Also, Jon was able to feel the baby kick ever so slightly last night. This one is active for sure!!

Wearing: 1// Peach & Navy Top - c/o Lalamagic 2// Maxi Dress Worn as Skirt - Target 3// Dotted Flats - UO 4// Mint Belt - Target 5// Black Diamond Stud Earrings - Forever21 6// Bullet & Stone Bangle - c/o Lydali

Giveaway Time!
One winner will be selected at random to win a Bullet & Stone Bangle from Lydali. Giveaway is open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen via rafflecopter in one week. Thanks so much for entering!! :)

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BRAND MARKET LAUNCH & GIVEAWAY!

Today is a BIG day! After months of collaborating, scheming and dreaming, Jenny and I are SO excited to be pairing up with Anna of In Honor of Design to officially bring you The Brand Market workshops! We launched our splash page a couple of months ago and are stoked to finally bring you the full website! Registration is now open so if you'd like to attend one of our first workshops in Atlanta or Greenville, sign up today! Each class will have 15 students and includes a full workshop day, breakfast, lunch, and an amazing swag bag! You'll be learning about how to make your brand stand out! We'll be covering photography, branding, and marketing as well as some helpful one-on-one pow-wow chats, a Q&A time, and your own professional headshot. It's going to be awesome!! 

We only have two dates scheduled for 2013, but plan to start traveling in 2014 to new cities! If you'd like to attend our workshop and want us to have one close to you in 2014, be sure to request your city by contacting us at hello@brandmarketworkshop.com, be sure to take a tour around our new site to get all of the details, scheduling information and find out how you can become an ambassador in 2014!

Each of us have been so passionate about this idea for so long, so to see it all coming together truly is an exciting dream come true! Anna has been fantastic to work with and Jenny and I can't wait to help enable incredible people towards what they want to accomplish in life. Let's make things happen!! I also wanted to give a shout-out to VIRB, we used them to create our site and love how it turned out! Also, thanks so Chelsey for our beautiful photos!

Of course, we just had to celebrate by doing a giveaway of some of our favorite things! Help us spread the word by entering into our giveaway! One winner will win ALL of the following items. Great things to bring to our first workshop! ;) So wishing I could win right now!



Giveaway Time!! One winner will be selected at random via rafflecopter and win the following items: A Beautiful Mess Photo Book, Rouge & Whimsy Folder Over Clutch, Ampersand Design Studio "Hello" iPhone 4 or 5 case, BKR glass water bottle in the color of your choice, Rifle Paper Co. Blue Botanical Journal and a Pencil Shaving Studio Color print!! Giveaway is open to US residents only. Winner will be selected and announced next Friday. Best wishes and thanks so much for celebrating with us!!

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FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: LUSH PLEASE!

Hooray! Today I'm excited to bring you another Favorite Things giveaway! This month I'm giving away a $50.00 gift card to LUSH! Lush is a handmade beauty product company that makes amazing natural goodies for your body. I've been obsessed with their products since finding out about them and visiting my first store last Christmas. Check out my LUSH product review video here to see some of my favorite products! :)

Giveaway Time!
This giveaway is run via rafflecopter with up to 10 chances to enter! After one week, one winner will be selected at random and announced! Giveaway is open internationally. Winner will receive a $50 gift card to use on the products of your choice. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies: Casey of We Took the Road Less Traveled, Katie of A Girl Named Katie, Kaitlyn of Light a Candle, Amanda of Amanda K by the Bay, Alex of Love Stuff Box and Christina of Tide & Bloom.     If you would like to sponsor future "Favorite Things" giveaways, become a sponsor! Get more information here. :)

All you have to do is enter below using rafflecopter, there is one easy required entry and several ways you can enter through bonus entries! I hope you have a wonderful Monday, friends!

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FAVORITE THINGS GIVEAWAY: JORDAN GRACE OWENS PRINTS

It's time for another Favorite Things giveaway!! Jordan Grace Owens has been a frequent feature on my blog. I first met her in Greenville at the Indie Craft Parade and immediately fell in love with her work. I ended up buying one of her posters as a statement piece for my dining room makeover. I LOVE her use of color, bold lines, and type. Her style is beautiful. This giveaway includes two of her screen-printed posters. Beautiful, bold pieces for any room in your home! Her work is gorgeous and I KNOW you'll love it if you happen to be the lucky winner. Be sure to check out Jordan's Etsy shop here for more goodies and listings of her custom work. Love her custom paper dolls!!

Giveaway Time! 
This giveaway is run via rafflecopter with up to 7 chances to enter! After one week, one winner will be selected at random and announced! Giveaway is open internationally. Winner will receive a 19"x25" "Yes Ma'am" screen-printed poster and a 19"x25" "Have Mercy" screen-printed poster. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies: Jess of Jess Vartanian, Leah of Platinum & Rust, Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky & Kaitlyn of Light a Candle. If you would like to sponsor future "Favorite Things" giveaways, become a sponsor! Get more information here. Get 30% off advertisement options during the month of July by using JULYLOVE at checkout.  

Enter below using rafflecopter, there is one required entry and several ways you can enter for bonus entries! Hope all of you are having a wonderful week! :)
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FAVORITE THINGS: BENEFIT COSMETICS GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

Today I am excited to bring you another "Favorite Things" giveaway! This month I am giving away two Benefit Cosmetics packages! I've recently started using Benefit and not only love their clever packaging but the quality of their products. I've got a couple of their items on my birthday wish-list. ;) This prize package includes their "World Famous Neutrals" palette with four beautiful shadow colors and two cream shadow colors. And their "Gettin' Cheeky" blush stains. See below on how to win!

Giveaway Time!
This giveaway is run via rafflecopter, with up to 12 chances to enter! After one week, one winner will be selected at random and announced! Giveaway is open internationally. Winner will receive a "World Famous Neutrals" eye palette and the "Gettin' Cheeky" blush stain kit. This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies: Amanda of Amanda Kay by the Bay, Gina of Acute Designs, Danica of Good Heart, Courtney of Run 2 the Wild, Kitty of Kitty and Buck, Ruth of Isn't that Sew, Kaitlyn of Light a Candle, Mariana of Behind My Desk and Stephanie of Newly Mynted.    

Enter below using rafflecopter, there is one required entry and several ways you can enter for bonus entries! If you would like to sponsor a future Favorite Things giveaway on my blog, check out my new advertisement options! Yay! Happy weekend, friends! You are the best!! :)

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WEAR: POLKA DOTS + LISA LEONARD GIVEAWAY!

This beautiful necklace was perfect to celebrate my recent three year wedding anniversary with Jon. I love how beautiful and delicate it is. Each side is hand stamped. For this necklace I put our wedding year "est. 2010", our last name and our first names. It's such a special necklace and I've loved wearing it. This would seriously make a perfect anniversary gift/birthday gift for a friend, sister, or mommy!!

Lisa Leonard is offering my readers the chance to win a beautiful From Every Side necklace of your own! One of my favorite things is giveaway products on this space that I LOVE and this is definitely a tops product that you will treasure! See below on how to enter! :)

Wearing: 1// Floral Head Scarf - Thrifted 2// Polka Dot Top - Vintage 3// Black Skort - Target 4// Tights - Express 5// Fringe Booties - Target 6// From Every Side Necklace - c/o Lisa Leonard Designs

Giveaway Time! 
One winner will be selected at random to win a "From Every Side" necklace courtesy of Lisa Leonard Designs. The winner will be able to customize the words on each side of their necklace. Giveaway is open internationally. Giveaway will be run through rafflecopter with one required entry and several bonus entries.

UPDATE: Congratulations #185, Tori S. for winning the Lisa Leonard necklace giveaway! Please contact me at savannah@maiedae.com to get your prize!

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FAVORITE THINGS: GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

Hello, friends! Happy weekend! Starting this month I will be running a monthly "Favorite Things" giveaway on the blog. This giveaway will feature favorite shops and items that I've personally used and am a HUGE fan of. I've always loved sharing things I love with you on this space, so this is a great excuse to put together a monthly giveaway! First up?? I gift bundle from Rifle Paper Co! I love their beautiful designs and products. Ever since I first came across their work in Anthropologie, I've been obsessed. We are actually giving away a huge gift bundle sponsored by Rifle Paper Co. at the Maiedae Mixer, so I thought it would be perfect to also do a giveaway here on the blog. :)

What's in the gift bundle? The winner will be able to select one iPhone case of their choice (inlay or slim, in the pattern they love the most - sizes available 4, 4s, 5), they will also receive one botanical journal in the color of their choice and a "Get it Done" notepad! I kinda wish I could win this mini loot myself! Check out how to enter below!

Giveaway Time! 
This giveaway is run through rafflecopter, with up to nine chances to enter! After one week, one winner will be selected at random and announced! Giveaway is open internationally. Winner will receive an iPhone case of their choice, a botanical journal in the color of their choice and a "Get Things Done" notepad. :) This giveaway is sponsored by the following amazing ladies: Amanda of Indiejane Photography, Sophie of Onetenzeroseven, Madison of Telling Oceans and Mariana of Behind My Desk!

Enter below using rafflecopter, there is one required entry and several ways you can enter for bonus entries! If you would like to sponsor a future Favorite Things giveaway on my blog, check out my new advertisement options! Just a heads up, the large solo feature spot is currently available!! Thanks, friends, and best of luck!

UPDATE: Congratulations to Joana Bento for winning the Rifle Paper Co. giveaway! Please contact me at Savannah@maiedae.com with your iphone case preference, journal color preference and shipping information. :)

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THREADS: NOONDAY COLLECTION GIVEAWAY!

MY OUTFIT: 1// Tan Studded Jacket - Forever21 2// Geometric Patterned Top - Forever21 3// Handmade Paper Bead Shalom Necklace - c/o Noonday Collection (win one below!) 4// Grey Cigarette Jeans - Urban Outfitters 5// Patterned Wedges - Target 6// Anchor & Eagle Ring - Forever21 7// Black Stone Ring - Vintage

I've been really drawn to mixing neutrals and metals together. I've found myself doing that in my decorating and as I pick out outfits for myself. I also like a little pop of color and a little glam too. ;)

My pop of color for this outfit is a beautiful handcrafted bib necklace by Noonday Collection. All of their pieces are handmade by women in need of jobs in Uganda. They also raise money for adoptions and orphan care. Their collection of jewelry, home-goods and accessories are beautiful. You can find out more about them here.

GET THE LOOK: 1// Studded Faux Leather Jacket - Forever21 2// Black and White Patterned Top - River Island 3// Navy Shalom Necklace - Noonday Collection 4// Black Cocktail Ring - Wallis 5// Ankle Strap Wedges - Target  6// Grey Skinny Jeans - UO

Giveaway Time!
Noonday Collection is offering one person the chance to win a blue Shalom necklace (like the one I'm wearing) of their own! Giveaway is open internationally. One winner will be selected at random and announced within the week. See details below on how to enter. Giveaway will be run using Rafflecopter.

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Hope you have a happy Wednesday, friends!