Other People's Blogs

Happy Labor Day Weekend, ladies! Here's this holiday weekend's edition of cool stuff from other people's blogs - think family, parties, and DIY, all with exceptional style:

♥  Having style doesn't take a backseat just because a gal is expecting. Take these two very lovely (albeit different) mommies-to-be as examples - via Jen from Jen Loves Ken:


♥  ... And Sarah from Small Town Chic:


♥  Space-saver, cheap DIY and wearables as art? Oh what an excuse to expand my collection ... via Apartment Therapy:


♥  Kudos goes to this fabulous do-it-all-against-all-odds mama who throws a back-to-school fiesta for her kids every year the likes of which I have never seen - via Stephanie from NieNie Dialogues:



♥  Oatmeal peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie sandwiches with Nutella filling? Oh my waistline ... via Gail from The Pink Peppercorn:


♥  How did I not know about the queen of DIY until now? Girlfriend even has a book out now - via Erica from P.S. I Made This... :


♥  Vintage brooches are beautiful on their own, but even more so when they're displayed as mementos from your wedding bouquet - via Elizabeth from Peacock Feathers:


♥  What event doesn't instantly feel more festive with the inclusion of balloons? This party planner has got loads of interesting ways to use them - via Jordan from Oh Happy Day:


And of course we're not lacking in any cool giveaways just because it is a holiday weekend:

♥  Diana from exPress-o is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs jewelry. Contest ends September 3.

♥  Target Addict is giving away a Sonia Kashuk makeup bag. Contest ends September 4.

♥  EmmyLou from Tales of an All American Girl is giving away a floral headband from EmilyOh! Contest ends September 5.

♥  Lynzy from From Skirts to Skillets is giving away a vintage blue dress from LoveThyVintage. Contest ends September 5.

♥  Kendi from Kendi Everyday is giving away a $25 store credit to Huzzah Vintage. Contest ends September 5.

♥  Gabby from Gypsy Diaries is giving away an item if your choice from In Honor of Design jewelry. Contest ends September 5.

♥  Kim from Anthroholic is giving away a Sophie clutch from Nana by Sally. Contest ends September 6.

♥  Brit from Dave and Brit Plus One is giving away a Thirty-One Gifts monogrammed picnic thermal tote. Contest ends September 6.

♥  Ashley from A Fashion Fixation is giving away a beaded bib necklace from Fred Flare. Contest ends September 6.

♥  Liz from lizzypunch is giving away a crystal antiqued leaf necklace from FENNOfashion. Contest ends September 7.

♥  Rosa from Love at First Shop is giving away a $25 gift card to Anthropologie and the Double Torsade necklace in turquoise. Contest ends September 7.

♥  Kelly from the glamourai is giving away a $500 gift certificate of your choice to any of Beso's online stores. Contest ends September 8.

♥  UPDATE: Fashionable Academics is giving away a Little Woolf charm necklace by Wendy Brandes. Contest ends September 9.

♥  Pretty Pleased is giving away a Wendy Mink hammered metal cuff bracelet. Contest ends September 9.

♥  Erika from Cafe Fashionista is giving away copies of Cecily von Ziegesar's latest book, Cum Laude. Contest ends September 11.

♥  Lisa from My Magnificant Obsession is giving away a ShaToBu body shaper. Contest ends September 14.

♥  Gigi from Gigi's Gone Shopping and Fabulous Florida Mommy are each giving three of their readers an opp to win a $50 gift card from Talbots and a pair of Talbots jeans. Then those lucky gals will each be in a drawing for an even bigger prize at Talbots! Contest ends September 15.

♥  Sharon from OHBEAUTY is giving away a cache of beauty products. Contest ends September 19.

♥  Lorna from Raindrops of Sapphire is giving away a piece of denim jewelry from K.B. Lush. Contest ends September 20.

♥  GalTime is giving away your choice of a $25 gift card to either Sephora, Target or Amazon. Contest ends September 24.

♥  Cara from Lilac and Grey is giving away a $45 gift card to CSN Stores. Contest ends ?