Celebrate National Llama Day

Disclosure: Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post. Product and/or compensation was provided to me to share my ideas and tips, however, all opinions are fully my own. #GiftThemJoy #ad #worldmarkettribe

Now.....you'll want to read this entire post....because you're about to embark on major....I mean MAJOR Llama fun.  

National Llama Day Details


I don't know if you can tell, but there's been a lot of LLAMA love to be had in my world lately.  I've definitely been in a Fa-la-la-llama mood and I'm crazy excited to be partnering with Cost Plus World Market to Celebrate National Llama  Day on Saturday, December 9th for a really fun in-store event.

IT’S BACK! Golden Llama Treasure Hunt

Ya'll it's back on!  The Golden Llama Treasure Hunt was so successful last month that Cost Plus World Market is bringing it back just in time for CHRISTMAS!!! 

Find a one of the 5 Golden Llamas in-store and receive coupon valued at $100 on 12/9/17 only.

 How to play:

●       On Saturday December 9th, your local Cost Plus World Market store will hide 5 Golden Llama pieces throughout the store.

●       They’ll share the daily clue in-store, via email and on their social media channels. Use the clue to help you find a Golden Llama and you could receive a reward.

●       Locate (1) Golden Llama piece and bring it to the nearest store associate to exchange for a reward coupon valued at 100 on 12/9/17. Reward is valid only on the day it is awarded.

*Limit one (1) reward per person throughout the Promotion Period, regardless of store location(s) visited. EMPLOYEES NOT ELIGIBLE. See Terms of Participation for complete details.

For full rules please visit: www.worldmarket.com/hunt

Lotta Llama Love Photo Contest

You Could WIN one of TEN $500 World Market Gift Cards.

How to Enter

●       Take a photo with our llama

●       Post the photo on Instagram, Twitter or on Facebook at facebook.com/worldmarket

●       Include #LottaLlamaLove and #WMEntry in the description

For full rules please visit: www.LottaLlamaLoveRules.com

But wait......HOLD ON TO YOUR LLAMA'S......because there's more....check it....I will be at the PENTAGON ROW Cost Plus World Market serving up sweet delicious Llama Dulce de Leche White Hot Chocolate FREE to customers from 1 to 3 pm (while supplies last)  HOW FUN IS THAT? 

This amazing Llama Dulce de Leche White Hot Chocolate beverage was 

created by Vanessa Coppola of seevanessacraft.com.

I am crazy excited to be participating in this event and meeting folks....and it won't hurt that I will be at Cost Plus World Market, because #shopping and #Christmas.   You may or may not have seen all the fabulous Llama stuff they have.  I'm sure I will be grabbing a few Llama stationery items for my planner,  and one or two Llama Ornaments to hang up on my tree!  So come on out on Saturday between 1 to 3pm, let's take some selfies, drink some cocoa, shop a little and have lotsa Llama fun!

Head over the event page here to find a participating store near you.....and you didn't hear this from me....but SOME stores will even have LIVE LLAMAS for you to take your selfie with!  (WHAAAAT?)  So, now you REALLY have to go, right?  LOL (yes....yes, you do) and bring the kiddos with you because we will have some fun coloring activity print outs for them and seriously.....kids love a delicious cup of cocoa!!!

For all my DC/MD/VA peeps - I hope to see you at the in-store event!  If you aren't in the DC/MD/VA area,fret not, you can visit your local Cost Plus World Market for a chance to get in on some LLama fun.

HAPPY NATIONAL LLAMA DAY!!!!

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My Etsy Shop Cyber Monday Deal

Hi  friends!  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! 

I have a funny little story to share......The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, my poor son was just so DONE with all the attention placed on Christmas.  He kept stating that no one cares about Thanksgiving and that it was a time for family and good food.  He was really serious about it and right on so many levels.  Bless his sweet little heart for valuing the purpose of Thanksgiving.

Of course, as any good mother, I empathized with him, gave him big hugs and mommy kisses and told him he was right; family is really important and we should make Thanksgiving just as important as Christmas!  Secretly, deep down inside  my crafty brain, I was making snow angels, constructing a Christmas village out of empty milk cartons, baking gingerbread cookies, decorating the tree, watching A Christmas Story and wrapping gifts....because after Halloween, Christmas is my most favorite holiday! 

I'm so excited to start celebrating the holiday, that I'm doing something I've NEVER done before and having a CYBER MONDAY sale in my Etsy shop for a WHOLE WEEK!  I have oodles of fun holiday themed decor and printables that I will be releasing over the next few days and I'm hoping that you'll pop over to my Etsy shop and check things out. 

No special coupon is needed - any purchase over $30 will receive an automatic 15% off!

Here are some of my handmade shop items that are perfect for your holiday day home and festivities!

Red, Green, and White Yarn Pompom Christmas Garland

Scandinavian/Nordic Tome Santa Claus Ornament

Red and Aqua Winter ONE-derland Party Hat

Merry and Bright Printable Wall Art

Remember, I'll be releasing new products and special offers throughout the week!  So, be sure to pop over for more holiday fun!

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Winter Holiday Drink Station

 Disclosure: Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post. Product and/or compensation was provided to me to share my ideas and tips, however, all opinions are fully my own. #GiftThemJoy #ad #worldmarkettribe

I absolutely love hosting parties in my home, especially during the holidays.  For years, I've centered most of our entertaining around our kids likes.  As they're getting older now and our family dynamics are changing, I'm turning more of our entertaining towards adult flair and fashion.  That being said, I realized with the holidays fast approaching, I needed to get our home into holiday hostessing shape.

We have a vintage dresser that my husband converted into a buffet for our dining room. I usually use it for displaying desserts or food when we entertain....mostly, it's just set up with regular seasonal decor and sometimes ends up being a catch all spot for homework - you know....real-life living.  

Recently, we changed the location of the buffet in the dining space.  It is now situated in front of our dining room window....that window has an eyesore of an AC unit behind those velvet curtains.  So, this setup is great for colder weather months....but it will certainly not work for the spring or summer.  This setup also works great as I can change out the drapery to suit the decor I plan use for whatever particular holiday occasion I'm hostessing.

We have an actual bar in our home but it is located in the Man Cave.  We also have a liquor cabinet in our dining space as well, but it doesn't function as a suitable place to mix and serve drinks.  Since most of our holiday entertaining takes place in the main living area of our home, I decided to use our buffet as a drink station.

I love the holiday selection at Cost Plus World Market so, I headed to my local store at Pentagon Row in Arlington, VA to find some essential Christmas Dinnerware pieces for our festive holiday Christmas Food and Drink station.  There were so many Christmas Decorations/ChristmasDécor options to choose from. 

I was instantly drawn to some of the icy accented decor as it reminded me of the day after a beautiful snowfall, from my years growing up in Connecticut.  I also thought the bold golden metallic glassware that I found was just beautiful and deserved a spot at our drink station.  

Here are my tips and suggestions on pulling together a winter holiday drink station for your home.

To set a winter holiday drink station, I recommend decorating with snow and iced kissed decor.  You can hang icy wreaths as a focal point to your backdrop.  They're festive and seasonal and add just the right decorative touch to the space.

Use metallic and mirrored pieces to bring lots of light and reflection to your drink station.  I found a beautiful mirrored tray and placed metallic confetti gold glassware on it.  I also added a few whimsical decorative snow birds and some fresh rosemary sprigs to create a winter look and feel to the table.

I like to offer guests options for their adult beverages, some people like alcohol and some do not.  So, for a signature drink, I recommend trying an Elderberry Cordial.  It's a very concentrated fruit blend that must be diluted with, sparkling water or juice for a non-alcoholic drink.  However, if you'll be serving alcoholic drinks, you can add white wine or vodka. 

I like to place Vodka or Gin in a large glass flask alongside the rest of the mix-ins.  This lets guests control what they would like in their drinks.  The cordial and sparkling water is the base for your cocktail mix and can be combined in a decanter.   

Set out garnishing to complete your drink set up - I think cranberries and fresh sprigs of Rosemary are perfect complements and trust me, the Rosemary adds just the most subtle and delightful flavor to your holiday drink!

When serving drinks, its a really good idea to offer some edibles.  Cost Plus World Market has a wonderful selection of quality gourmet meats.  You can create a simple meat and cheese platter and garnished with fresh seasonal fruit and rosemary.  You can present them on a white platter, slate tile or cheeseboard, whatever you have on hand would work perfectly.

Don't forget to add festive plates for your appetizers and bites!  

Adding a bit of candle light is another way to bring light and reflection to your drink station.  I like to use battery powered candles and dress them up with decorative candle rings.

Holiday entertaining is always a joy for me to share with those in my life I love dearly.  I hope you will be able to use some of the tips I shared on creating a winter holiday drink station and that your next holiday gathering is full of fun, food and good times.

FOR MORE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING IDEAS LET BRANDI MILLOY SHOW YOU HOW TO BRING 3 DELIGHTFUL (AND AFFORDABLE!) COST PLUS WORLD MARKET LOOKS TO YOUR HOLIDAY TABLESCAPE.

Go for classic Christmas dinnerware colors, add a touch of wintery shimmer with silver and white table decor, or create global style with vibrant table linens. These festive finds also make fun Christmas gifts! Imagine the joy you’ll bring. #GiftThemJoy

Visit your local Cost Plus World Market for your holiday entertaining needs.  Find your local shop here:  http://stores.worldmarket.com/index.html

Icy Bird and Owl Set 

Metallic Confetti Glassware 

Belvoir Elderberry Cordial

Icy Circle and Heart Wreaths

Gold Mirrored Tabletop Tray

Daniele Italian Brand Spicy Gourmet Salami Pack

Champagne Glittered Fern and Pine Candle Ring 

Metallic Confetti Glass Decanter



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Llama Themed Holiday Gifts

Disclosure: Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post. Product and/or compensation was provided to me to share my ideas and tips, however, all opinions are fully my own. 

With the holiday season now in full swing, you can find all sorts of llama themed gifts and LlamaOrnaments at Cost Plus World Market.  I can always find what I'm looking for at my local Cost Plus World Market at Pentagon Row in Arlington, Va.  and I've gathered a list of perfectly adorable llama themed gifts to share with your faves!

You should know that Cost Plus World Market is one of my favorite shopping spots and they always have the most fun ways to get the most out of your holiday shopping experience!  Starting today you can join in on the Golden Llama Treasure Hunt and win over $1 Million in rewards!

Here are all the awesome details!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3XheKgq8nA 

Golden​ ​Llama​ ​Treasure​ ​Hunt

Find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​receive​ ​a​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100! Over​ ​$1​ ​Million​ ​in​ ​Total​ ​Rewards!

How​ ​to​ ​play:

● Every​ ​day​ ​beginning​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November​ ​1st​ ​through​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November 22nd,​ ​your​ ​local​ ​Cost​ ​Plus​ ​World​ ​Market​ ​store​ ​will​ ​hide​ ​5​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​pieces throughout​ ​the​ ​store.

● Each​ ​day,​ ​we’ll​ ​share​ ​the​ ​daily​ ​clue​ ​in-store,​ ​via​ ​email​ ​and​ ​on​ ​our​ ​social​ ​media channels.​ ​Use​ ​the​ ​clue​ ​to​ ​help​ ​you​ ​find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​you​ ​could​ ​receive​ ​a reward.

● Locate​ ​(1)​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​piece​ ​and​ ​bring​ ​it​ ​to​ ​the​ ​nearest​ ​store​ ​associate​ ​to exchange​ ​for​ ​a​ ​reward​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100.​ ​Reward​ ​is​ ​valid​ ​only​ ​on the​ ​day​ ​it​ ​is​ ​awarded.

*Limit​ ​one​ ​(1)​ ​reward​ ​per​ ​person​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​Promotion​ ​Period,​ ​regardless​ ​of​ ​store location(s)​ ​visited.​ ​EMPLOYEES​ ​NOT​ ​ELIGIBLE.​ ​See​ ​Terms​ ​of​ ​Participation​ ​for​ ​complete details.

Link​ ​to:​ ​www.worldmarket.com/hunt

 
So, now that you have all the details, are you ready to play?  Here's your clue for the day...


DAY​ ​1​ ​CLUE:

GOLDEN LLAMA WHERE ARE YOU? HIDING NEXT TO SOMETHING BLUE 

Sounds like so much fun!  I love all the fun ways Cost Plus World Market makes shopping fun!

I personally love creative planning - and if you aren't familiar with what that is, it's simply using a daily planner calendar, creatively, by adding decorative items like, stickers, washi tape, and other embellishments to plan out your day to day tasks.  So, I've found a tribe of other creative women who do the same, so I know for sure that I will be sending a lot of stationery gifts to my planner friends.  The Llama Journals, Llama Paper Clips, Llama Sticky Notes, and Llama Notepad are on my list for sure.

Do you have a coffee loving friend or coworker?  Well, then you definitely want to pick up this Llama mug - I love the quote on this mug - it's perfect - save the drama for your llama - LOVE IT!

I'm  not fashionista, but I do love a good accessory piece and the  Llama Mittens and Llama Faux Fur Pompom keychain are perfect for that bestie who must have a fun showpiece to complete their winter ensemble....and of course I want the pompom keychain for myself - you know I love all the pompom things!

You cannot let this holiday season go by without grabbing the Llama Felt Stuffed Stocking and  No Probllama Pillow for the person in your life who adores decorating their home for Christmas!  Each of these items are just perfectly whimsical and I'm definitely grabbing that Llama pillow - I mean.....come on....#musthave

If these gifts I shared are something you think are perfect for the favorite people in your life, let me know what you love the most by leaving a little comment love below.  Make sure you also take part in all the extra Llama love and participate in the Cost Plus World Market Golden Llama Treasure Hunt starting today!

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