Other People's Blogs

I've been sorely lagging in my supposedly-weekly round-up of what the cool things I stumbled upon from other people's blogs. As my blog-trolling time has severely been limited (old work, regular life, new dog), this will become a semi-regular feature, probably once or twice a month now.

So to keep my penchant for blabbing at bay, here are some cool stuff from other people's blogs:

♣  The ultimate fashion DIY-er can take something ordinary and make it immediately special and one-of-a-kind - via Kathleen from Grosgrain:



♣  I still kind of can't let Christmas go - and with this tree, I think I have an excuse to keep it up all year - via Bakerella:


♣  Though my penchant for the holidays may not be shared by other people - via Bits & Pieces:


♣  If I ever wanted to look like a rocker-biker-superhero-glamourista just to out to dinner - via Chiara from The Blonde Salad:


♣  Cold noodles with peanut sauce - one of my favorite foods that I haven't had in far too long - via david lebowitz:



♣  Sometimes a woman's sartorial choices aren't truly appreciated - especially by most members of the opposite sex - via the man repeller:


♣  We all love ikea - but have we ever thought to customize the utilitarian company's off-the-shelf wares? - via ikea hacker:


♣  Fashion is fun - so have fun with it and be unafraid - via Anna Dello Russo:


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A bevvy of beautiful bloggers are generously hosting some wonderfully cool giveaways this week:

♣  Elle from Fast Food & Fast Fashion is giving away an Anthropologie Blooming Triad clip.

♣  DrBabyMamaDrama has a medley of different giveaways including one for a $25 gift card to J. Crew and a pair of crystal heirloom earrings. J. Crew contest ends today!

♣  Tippy from tres tippy is giving away a $45 gift card to allmodern.com. Contest ends January 9.

♣  Diana from exPress-o is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Belvedere Designs. Contest ends January 9.

♣  BonBon Rose Girls is giving away two sets of personalized stationary from Poppy Papers. Contest ends January 11.

♣  Tieka from Selective Potential is giving away a $40 store credit to Asian iCandy. Contest ends January 11.

♣  Tara from Little Girl Big Closet is giving away a $50 gift card to Anthropologie in celebration of her first blogiversary. Contest ends January 15.

♣  Annie from Fashionable Asians is giving away a Mulberry for Target crossbody purse and an usamimi headband. Contest ends January 15.

♣  Brittany from Finders Keepers is giving away a $100 gift card to ShopBop. Contest ends January 16.

♣  Wild as a Mink is giving away a goody made by her from Brooklyn Charm. Contest ends January 16.

♣  Mommy's Reviews and Giveaways is giving away custom design blog package worth $120. Contest ends January 22.

♣  Young Sophisticates is giving away a $200 gift card to EmersonMade. Contest ends January 28.

And as if you didn't already know - Anthropologie is giving three lucky people the opportunity to win a $500 gift card each! Contest ends January 17.