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GIVEAWAY: Pink Ghost!

I am lucky enough to know the lovely people behind the local designer toy store, Pink Ghost. We met after they opened a store across the street from my husband’s office and our friendship has grown throughout the years. Now focusing on their online store, they offer the best there is when it comes to vinyl toys, accessories, gadgets, bags and prints. Basically, it is a geeky wonderland, and one of you will be lucky enough to play Alice.

That’s right! Pink Ghost is giving away (1) chubby book & (1) mini figure of your choice to one lucky Melificent reader! To enter, visit Pink Ghost & comment to this post with which products you would pick if you were announced the winner.

A winner will be chosen at random a week from today, 3/1/11.
Good luck to everyone!

Weekend Highlights

Nothing too crazy this weekend to report on, but I am happy to share that after a not-so-fun, but successful trip to IKEA, we have some new fun pieces for our home! Our walls have been bare for a very long time, as the hunt for Meli and Augi approved art is not an easy one (or an affordable one), but we were able to find two fun gallery wraps that fit perfectly on our naked walls:

The best part is that they were both reasonably priced, but have wet my appetite to continue filling up all the blank canvas! I especially love the beautiful Klimt replica – the colors match our living room to the tee! And the kitschy pop art print in our bedroom brings a little more life into what seems like a very dull and lifeless color scheme (all brown & white).

We were also able to pick up a nice silver frame for our one-of-a-kind print by Nan Lawson, which is now adorning our entry way, as well as an adorable little pillow for our bed. I love the polka dot pattern complimented with the mustard color backing (which matches perfectly with our striped duvet cover).

Want a similar look?
Klimpt canvas art – $49.99
Pop art print – $9.99
Ribba frame – $9.99
Polka Dot pillow – $9.99

Our front yard also has gotten a tremendous face lift, but that’s another post for another day.
Loving how our little nest is coming together!

Lovable Friday!

1. DIY Zipper Rings

These rings are just too much. When I stumbled on this photo on Pinterest, I thought I would be able to find a link to purchase them – little did I know they were a DIY project! I was floored…and after reading the simple tutorial, I was inspired to possibly make a trip to the nearest craft store and give it a whirl myself! These would also make really spectacular and unique gifts for girlfriends or family!

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Winner of the FREE photoshoot!

A very special congratulations goes out to Roxy (grrfiesty) & Mallory!!!
You will both receive a free photoshoot from the wonderful RGBmonster!

Thanks to everyone who participated and shared the love on both Facebook & Twitter.

Next week, you will all have another opportunity to win something pretty special.

Much love!

Happy Hump Day: Topher Grace

Although I didn’t watch That 70’s Show religiously like others did, I still grew quite the crush on Topher Grace. I blame it his role in In Good Company. The clean, suited up and grown up look definitely suited him. Plus, despite looking grown up, he still had that geeky and awkward charm that makes me basically powerless. Unfortunately, he followed that with the horrific Superman 3, where he played Venom. A film best swept under the rug and never mentioned again, in my opinion. But, that doesn’t stand in the way of Topher and his off the charts cute level. Enjoy it below, readers, and if this spurs your love further, check out his new movie, Take Me Home Tonight.

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