by Allison

eco-artware giveaway-a-day!

Remember when I wrote about Eco-Artware here? Well today’s giveaway is the adorable elephant from that article. Each sweater critter from Eco-Artware is handmade from recycled sweaters, so no two are alike, and I dare say your nursery won’t be complete without one.

Elephant.
{via Eco-Artware}.
$22 {sale}.

Giveaway Guidelines:
1. Leave a comment on this site between now and Midnight Sunday April 13th MDT. Only comment once as repeat comments will be disqualified.

2. A winner will be announced Monday April 14th on Petit Elefant. Please check back to see if you have won so I don’t have to chase you down.

Good luck!

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I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

giveaway-a-day!


It’s finally time for a week long giveaway-a-day. Every day, all week long I’ll be giving away fabulous, wonderful, can’t-live-without finds. Check back every day as you can enter each giveaway once. I’ll announce all the winners next week on Petit Elefant. So, let’s get started…

{Be sure to tell all your friends. I’m sure they won’t want to miss out on all the fun.}

image via flikr.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

whoMi.

whoMi Clarity Agenda.
$15 {sale}.

I realize it’s April and most of your calendar shopping has likely been done for months, but in my mind it’s never too late to get organized. And what better way to do it than with these clever {and cute!} purse fitting calendars from whoMi. The larger of the two Clarity Agendas is slightly bigger than your checkbook {9 3/4 x 4 3/4}, laminated to ensure longevity, & contains color-coded lines to keep track of each family member. Choose one of six beautiful designs to compliment your stylish lifestyle.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

adorable gift baskets for wedding, baby, or kitchen.

Cupcakes Apron.
$35.
{via Two Blonds and A Brunette}.

These fabulous ladies created Two Blonds & A Brunette in 2002 after deciding there was a dearth of appropriately chic gift baskets on the market. They have done a remarkable job filling the void by creating baskets for all occasions: wedding, baby, or gourmet. They’ve also created a super sexy cupcakes apron {as shown above}. You can choose whether or not it actually makes it to the kitchen. Well done ladies.

Drew
Funky Baby Gift Basket.
$55.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

don’t forget…


PBS Masterpiece theater is still running The Complete Jane Austen. Tonight is part II of Sense & Sensibility so be sure to tune in {part one was lovely}. Check your local listings here. I plan on putting the kidlets to bed & snuggling up in a warm blanket {with a cup of hot cider} to watch the conclusion of this great story.


{images via PBS}.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

by Allison

umbrella shaped sugar cookies


{feel free to insert humming of “umbrella, ella, ella” here}.


It’s been a while since I’ve done anything crafty with P. She’s got waaaay too many extracurriculars going on in her life and hardly seems to be at home anymore. {sigh} But this craft is definitely up her alley, and I’m going to make sure there’s time to make these with her this weekend. Get the recipe and instructions for these great umbrella cookies here. {And here’s to hoping for Spring rain, not snow.}

{recipe & images via FamilyFun}.


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I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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loveland miscellany giveaway.

Danielle had this to say about Petit Elefant’s recent giveaway from Loveland Miscellany:

I love the Paris Apartments! Great colors. And the owl is precious!!! Thanks for introducing them on your site! Hope I win!!

Danielle, I’m happy to say you’ve won the felt owl, the flower brooch, and the fabulous print of Paris. Congratulations! {I’m a little jealous.}

Thanks to the fabulous Mike & Alma Loveland for sharing a speck of their talent. If you haven’t yet, you need to go check out their etsy store; you won’t be disappointed.


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I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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nic’s sticks by opi.


I love OPI nail polish. It’s one of those brands you just have to know about if you plan on spending any time having groomed nails. The colors are great & the names are even better {Cozu-Melted in the Sun, Friar Friar Pants on Fire}. Not only that, I know that if I use OPI my manicure will last a week {which is really saying something for a busy mom!}.


The folks at OPI have outdone themselves by creating a line called Nic’s Sticks, a collection of nail polish sticks you can use on the go. They’re the size of a Sharpie marker with a screw on lid, which will at least give you some lead time to intervene if your 3-year-old decides he wants to paint his nails {I’m just saying}. You just pump, paint, & go. I’ve even done it while waiting for P in the carpool lane. Just what my purse has been waiting for. Find them at any one of these retailers.

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I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.

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beautiful girls clothes.

I’m a huge fan of Eliza Gran, a fabulous retro clothing company started by an equally fabulous & chic mother {I wrote about it here}. Eliza Gran just launched a new Spring line; just in time for you to stock up on darling dresses & tops for your little style icon.

#834 capuchine dress {green}.
sizes 2-8 yrs.
 $76.
{via Eliza Gran}.

#853 lila top + undies {navy}.
Sizes 3 months-18 months.
$76.


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Allison

I'm Allison, founder and editor of Petit Elefant. I run the gamut from granola to glamour and love everything in between. I think the beach is always a good idea, as is Diet Dr. Pepper; on ice. Sometimes I put out the fires and sometimes I start them. Sometimes I really do have it all together. Sometimes my children say otherwise. We just like to keep it real around here.