Review & Giveaway: Mad by Design and Twisted Orchid

I have a tendency to carry A TON of things in my purse. I learned from my mom how important it is to be prepared. This quality of mine requires big, quality bag for everyday use. I can't even tell you the number of people who told me that I should use a backpack or luggage instead of a purse. The Carmine Red Large Tote from Twisted Orchard is the perfect size for me. It's big enough to hold everything, durable and it's gorgeous!

Description*

This trendy animal friendly tote is a very modern piece. The zipper top closure provides added security while the large shoulder straps keep you comfortable. 17”x12”x6”.

*Taken from here.

Retail Price: $42.00

I am so happy with this bag! When I received it in the mail, I was surprised to see that it looks just as good as the picture online. I've had a few of my "mom" friends say that this would be perfect as a purse and a diaper bag all in one.

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The prize(s) will be mailed out by the sponsor

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Winners will be chosen May 8th and notified via email. The winners will have 48 hours to send me their mailing info or another winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received products from this company in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are 100% mine.

Tick Tock

I love funky wall clocks. I don't want my home to be a boring copy of a home that belongs to someone else. I want to stand out and show off my personality using my home decor in every room. My favorite clock is the Hermle Wall Clock. It would look perfect in my living room. This clock has frosted glass and a metal dial. It is absolutely gorgeous! A wall clock is a necessity for my living room. I need to be able to see the time but I also like the character that a clock can add to a room. As I've said before, the weather where I live can be pretty unpredictable. That's why I have to have at least one clock (preferably in the living room) that is not digital and runs on batteries. We've had snow storms, hail storms, wind storms and we've been without power for days.

I checked out this clocks blog and found all kinds of information on different types of clocks. I had no idea that you could find clock jewelry. That would make a new and exciting gift for the holidays. I'm hoping that I'll be able to find new and unique gifts for my loved ones this year.