THRIVE is ONE!

A year ago my first post went up and since that day, all of you who’ve stopped by, commented and shared your stories have helped make this birthday possible.  So I say presents all around and lots of celebrating! And while we’re at it, let’s take a whole week to party with new posts and projects everyday until the giveaway closes Friday, October 21st.

You grab the cupcakes, I’ll grab the gifts, okay?

Giveaway #1:

1 pair of gorgeous earrings from Paul Street Shop

Dora from PSS writes, “Paul Street Shop is a brand new adventure for me. I love creating and for me the process is more important than actually using my designs. That’s why my shop was born. I offer a variety of quality handmade items, including one of a kind jewelry, home decor, house wares, sewing patterns, hand painted yarn, hand stamped fabric and more! Check back often, since the inventory changes frequently and new items are being added weekly.”

You can also check out the fun projects blog Dora contributes to, Show Tell Share, here.

Thanks Dora! I think I need every pair of earrings in your shop!

Thrive readers enter code THRIVE10 for 10% off your orders through October 21st. Shop here:

Giveaway #2:

Custom Mohawk Hat from Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley

These hats are freakin’ awesome! The winner gets one of these bad boys knitted just for them in their choice of size and colors. You will LOVE yours! I found Natasha’s shop last year and my kids adore their mohawk hat. And don’t think this is just for boys … my three year old daughter steals this from her brother all the time. See?

I get compliments on this hat all the time in the store—total conversation starter. 🙂

You can score Natasha’s awesome hats as well as the other hand-knit goodness like gloves, scarves and wraps for 25% off this week with code THRIVE01. (One coupon code per person.)

Thanks Natasha!  Happy Shopping HERE.

Giveaway #3:

2 sets of 10 personalized 3.5” x 5” note cards from Carolina Pear

TWO lucky THRIVE readers will win 10 personalized 3.5”x5” note cards featuring a name and small graphic on the front with blank insides. These make awesome thank you notes! Each set is valued at $15.

I’m a total paper snob and have been drooling over the beautiful stationary and designs over at Carolina Pear! They specializes in personalized stationery – from entire wedding packages to a single birthday card, Carolina Pear will design something that is perfect for any occasion.

THRIVE readers can take home their own set of personalized 3.5”x5” note cards for just $10 during the giveaway week!

(Mention THRIVE giveaway in the message part of your order to receive discounted price).

You can check out their gallery and shop HERE and follow them on Facebook HERE.

Thanks Allison!

Giveaway #4:

Upcycled Denim Purse from Artfully Caroline

Once again Caroline from Artfully Caroline came up with yet another amazing purse design using a fun chocolate/pink print to match the embroidery on the denim. This woman is my sewing mentor and I’d love to steal her purse collection someday! This bag is particularly meaningful to me since the jeans belonged to my daughter and were turned into this fun purse in honor of THRIVE’s 1st birthday. You’ll LOVE the extra long strap—perfect for cross-body action while you’re out shopping. And the draw string closure on the inside? Genius. Nothing is coming out of this bag, even if it tips over. You can see more pictures of this awesome purse here.  Merci Caroline!

You can check out more of Caroline’s incredible sewing projects (purse knock-offs, pillows, kids clothes) at her blog or on Facebook.

Giveaway #5

$20 Gift Certificate to Kitty Cats & AirplanesShop for you and for someone on your Christmas list – one lucky THRIVE reader will have $20 to spend on the beautiful cabochon jewelry in Amie’s shop. (The steel blue cabbage rose necklace is calling to me …:)

You can also check out Amie’s mad crafting and sewing skills over at her awesome blog or on Facebook.

Giveaway #6

$25 Gift Certificate to Peach Street Boutique

A-DORE! How cute are these custom boutique wooden letter name sets?

 Peach Street Boutique offers these ridiculously cute letters with fun prints, colors and ribbons—perfect for any nursery or kids’ room. Letters are available in sets or individually. It’s “Posh Treats for You and Your Sweets!”  I’d soooo love six sets of these for my kids’ rooms right now. 🙂

Jamie at Peach Street Boutique is offering THRIVE readers 10% off anything in her shop with code THRIVE. Thanks Jamie!

You can also find Jamie blogging here.

Giveaway #7

Christmas Hand-Quilted Lap Quilt from Rip’d-n-stchd Quilts

Katie will machine sew and then HAND QUILT a lap size quilt similar to the one above for one THRIVE reader just in time for the Christmas season. And the kicker? Katie is letting me pick the colors and pattern for the winner’s quilt—wahoo! Hmm… dark reds? Frosty white? Whimsical prints? Classic patterns? I can’t wait to pick out a special design just for you!

Katie started Rip’d-n-stchd quilts to offer her clients the versatility and personalization of modern fabric prints with the craftsmanship of hand-quilting. And all of you quilt lovers know how much time and detail goes into hand-quilting—there’s no comparison in the look and feel of the final product.

THRIVE readers her can get custom and ready-made quilts for the same price!

TWIN quilts start at $120. BABY quilts for $80. All with custom colors, hand-quilting and ready before Christmas! Seriously!

You can check out Rip’d-n-stchd for gallery and ordering information here or on Facebook here.