Monday, May 21, 2012

#IBCOMFEDGPPE Day Eight: Inspired by Charm

Can you believe it!? This is it. The last day of the Party! Time flew by so quickly. 


Thank you to everyone that participated and partied along. Welcome to everyone that is new to Inspired by Charm. I hope you'll stick around after the party is over for more fun. 




Today's giveaway comes from me and my little Gift Shoppe here inside my little Inn. 



I put together a collection of my favorite things from my gift shoppe. The collection includes candles, votive holders, wine tags, FOLK magazine, lotions, clay bead bracelet, chocolate covered chips, an adorable bowl, moss accessories and more! 
I promise, you are seriously going to love all of these things as much as I do.



You guys and gals know all about me already, so I'm not going to bore you with more details. There's are buttons and links to all my social media contacts at the top of the page. I'd love to have you follow along. Especially Instagram which seems to be my new latest obsession. 

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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THAT ENTERED. 
WINNER ANNOUNCED IN A SEPARATE POST.

Alright, now it's time to talk giveaway! Here are the Details:

*The Prize*

An Inspired by Charm 'Favorite Things' Prize Pack from my Gift Shoppe hand-selected by me.

*Enter to Win*

TWO chances to win:
1. Leave a comment telling me your favorite project, recipe, design, story, etc that I have shared on Inspired by Charm


2. Share this giveaway with a tweet,
 blog post, a PIN or spread the word on facebook. Then, come back here and leave an additional comment saying you did. Be sure to use #IBCOMFEDGPPE in your tweet/pin/post if possible.

This giveaway is open teveryone! Should you be a 'no reply' or 'anonymous' commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win.


Enter now through 11 am (EST) on Wednesday, May 23rd. I will announce the winner that evening in a new blog post. 





Did you miss a day in the giveaway???  #IBCOMFEDGPPE Recap:

This giveaway is valid to United States and Canada residents those ages 18 and up, discluding where legally prohibited. 
The random draw will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd and announced the same day.
I have NOT been compensated to host this giveaway and my opinions are my own.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

#IBCOMFEDGPPE Day Seven: Trollbeads

We are getting down to the wire! Are you still hanging in there? It's Day Seven of this fantastic giveaway! Can you believe it? Have you been partying along? 


I'm adding some more bling to the party today. This time, some 'charming' bling. If you don't have a charm bracelet yet, or need another one. I got you covered today. The fabulous Trollbeads is joining the party! 




Today's giveaway comes from the 'charming' land of Trollbeads!


Colin, a representative, from Trollbeads is giving away this beautiful 7.9 Sterling Silver Bracelet with a Lace lock and three beads which include Pastel Flower, Forget-Me-Knot, and Pale Rose Flower.


What an amazing way to start your own Trollbead collection. Colin was so generous to offer so many beads!

Colin shared a little bit about Trollbeads for those who have yet to hear about them:

“Charm” has a whole new meaning. More than 30 years after the first Trollbead was born in Denmark, the Nielsen/Aagard family and their team of designers continue to “charm” collectors with their imaginative jewelry designs.

Handcrafted from the finest quality raw materials including 18K gold, sterling silver, Italian glass, natural pearls, precious stones and Swarovski crystal, each bead is a treasure to behold.  Every irresistible piece has its own story inspired by love, nature, fairytales, mythology, cultures, and the diversity of the world around us. There are over 500 interchangeable Trollbeads to choose from. New beads in intriguing shapes and colors continue to revitalize the collection. With an infinite number of combinations, the piece of jewelry you design will be completely unique and personal.  The possibilities are endless.Welcome to the “charming” world of Trollbeads, where every bead has a story and every story has a bead ™.

I checked out the Trollbead site and found two beads that I thought were pretty cool. Now they just need to develop the male equivalent to a charm bracelet. Right!?

First, this coffee cup. I sure do love my coffee!

Second, love this super cute cake form.! Adorable! 



So many options! I was at the jewelry store the other day and one woman had two of these bracelets on each arm! I can see why. So many cute charms and beads and hundreds of ways to put them together.

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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THAT ENTERED. 
WINNER ANNOUNCED IN A SEPARATE POST.


Alright, now it's time to talk giveaway! Here are the Details:

*The Prize*

Trollbeads - 7.9 Sterling Silver Bracelet with a Lace lock and the three beads (Pastel Flower, Forget-Me-Knot, and Pale Rose Flower)

*Enter to Win*

TWO chances to win:
1. Visit 
Trollbeads, then come back here and leave a comment with your favorite bead, bracelet,  etc. from their site.

2. Share this giveaway with a tweet,
 blog post, a PIN or spread the word on facebook. Then, come back here and leave an additional comment saying you did. Be sure to use #IBCOMFEDGPPE in your tweet/pin/post if possible.

This giveaway is open teveryone! Should you be a 'no reply' or 'anonymous' commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win.


Enter now through 11 am (EST) on Wednesday, May 23rd. I will announce the winner that evening in a new blog post. 


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For more information about Trollbeads,
 check her out in in all these wonderful locations:

Website... Facebook ... Twitter 



Did you miss a day in the giveaway???  #IBCOMFEDGPPE Recap:

This giveaway is valid to United States and Canada residents those ages 18 and up, discluding where legally prohibited. 
The random draw will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd and announced the same day.
I have NOT been compensated to host this giveaway and my opinions are my own.

Saturday, May 19, 2012

#IBCOMFEDGPPE Day Six: Gallery Ali

Happy Saturday everyone! It's a beautiful day for a party. I sincerely hope that the weather is as nice where you are as it is here! We are currently approaching 80 and there isn't a cloud in sight. A beautiful weekend indeed. 


Since all good parties require good decorations, I've invited an amazingly talented painter to this extravaganza.  She has created an original piece of artwork to giveaway today! How awesome is that!?




Today's giveaway comes from the creative mind of Gallery Ali


Ali of Gallery Ali is giving away this original painting,
 appropriately titled 'Spring Charm'! 


I am totally in love with this. Unique, colorful, fun ... just beautiful!

About the painting: Spring Charm" is a 8" x 24" x 1.5" painting on gallery wrapped canvas; the painting extends around the thick edges giving it a striking look from a side angle and making framing unnecessary. "Spring Charm" is wired and ready to hang on your wall or prop on a shelf.

And, as these giveaways go, I asked Ali to share a little about herself and her work...
I delight in vivid color, movement and the element of surprise; often combining multiple mediums such as copper wire, sand, sheer fabrics & textural yarns to create sculptural dimension, extending the art off the canvas
I love selling my work at art fairs; the open-air market is exciting, and even better is the opportunity to meet a variety of people from all over with different interests and backgrounds. 
The element of surprise is the part of my work that intrigues people the most; It makes me smile when people of all ages can't help but touch the paintings to try and figure out the unexpected materials, often turning an ordinary household item, like a mesh fruit bag, or a scrubby sponge, into a fun painting! 
I live in Andover, Minnesota and have a studio in the wonderful International Market Square in Minneapolis.

Let's take a look at two more of her paintings. 

I love how this piece has sheer fabric and copper wire that extend out a few inches off the front of the canvas. So unique! And the colors are beautiful together.



This painting is named after Scaralet O'Hara from Gone With the Wind. I just love the colors in this. I actually want to do one of my bedrooms here at my little inn in pinks and organs and this would actually be perfect!

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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANKS TO ALL THAT ENTERED. 
WINNER ANNOUNCED IN A SEPARATE POST.


Alright, now it's time to talk giveaway! Here are the Details:

*The Prize*

Ali's orginial painting, "Spring Charm" (image above)

*Enter to Win*

TWO chances to win:
1. Visit 
Gallery Ali, then come back here and leave a comment with your favorite item from the shop.

2. Share this giveaway with a tweet,
 blog post, a PIN or spread the word on facebook. Then, come back here and leave an additional comment saying you did. Be sure to use #IBCOMFEDGPPE in your tweet/pin/post if possible.

This giveaway is open teveryone! Should you be a 'no reply' or 'anonymous' commenter, remember to include your email address in your comment so that I can contact you, should you win.


Enter now through 11 am (EST) on Wednesday, May 23rd. I will announce the winner that evening in a new blog post. 


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For more information about Gallery Ali,
 check her out in in all these wonderful locations:

Etsy Shop ... Facebook ... Website (coming soon!) 



 Gallery Ali just open their Facebook page too! 




If you'd like, head on over and give Ali some much deserved love with a few 'Likes'.

Good Luck!


Did you miss a day in the giveaway???  #IBCOMFEDGPPE Recap:

This giveaway is valid to United States and Canada residents those ages 18 and up, discluding where legally prohibited. 
The random draw will take place on Wednesday, May 22nd and announced the same day.
I have NOT been compensated to host this giveaway and my opinions are my own.