Guest Blogger: Kimsey

I have spoken about Sassy Scoops before. They have even featured The R House Couture a few times! (including in their Valentine's Day Round-up going on right now--get a 10% off coupon code!)

In case you haven't heard by now, Sassy Scoops is looking for ONE more Sassy to join their team. You heard that right. One. I have known for some time that Lindsey would make a great Sassy. As we discussed over work Tuesday night, somehow or another the idea of a conjoined twin came to mind. At first it was just a joke, but it snowballed into actual glitter, unicorns, diet Coke and Snuggie goodness.

Then, the forces of the universe invented a new persona of bliss and wonder.

KIMSEY KIMSEY KIMSEY



Yes, it's ridiculously awesome, I know.

Yes, Lindsey and I both have glitter stuck to our eye balls. Yes, it would have been better with Leisha in it (Leisha is not so much into blogging ...but she IS into being the birthday girl today! happy birthday, Leisha!) Yes, we are probably disqualified because there are two people in the audition if we are getting technical (although the posted rules said nothing about persons joined at the hip!), but the persona of KIMSEY is worth it!


So, want to help us win? It's sooooo easy.

1. Go to the Sassy Scoops Facebook Page. (You will have to 'like' it to participate.) This also means that you will have to have a Facebook page to vote--which means Lindsey' mom won't be able to vote for us seeing as she hates Facebook. (Is she winning your sympathy vote yet?) My mom however has recently found the light and indeed likes our video on the Sassy Scoops Facebook Page.
2. Click on the 'Just Others' tab.
3. The above video will show up. If you feel so inclined, 'LIKE' our video--that's how you cast your vote.

As of right now we are in the lead ...because we are the only entry! HA! But, seriously, if you support rule bending (spirit of the law!), persons joined at the hip, diet coke, unicorns, glitter and snuggies--well then--your vote seems pretty clear.

Do it for the children.

Voting ends on Valentine's Day. Don't worry, I won't be harassing you for your vote for too long.

...and glitter.

***Edited to say that if indeed Kimsey must be disqualified and the Sassies can only take one winner, I truly think it should be Mrs. R. She is a great lady and would make a super wonderful Sassy.***

Oh Sweet Sadie!

Last April, the r house couture was part of the Oh Sweet Sadie! Art and Gift Show's Spring Show.

This holiday season we are honored to be invited again...and so was our dear friend megan from Ruby Jane Boutique. You can get a sneak peek at her stuff by clicking on her logo below.



What is Oh Sweet Sadie?

Here's the short answer: it's over 80 artisans and vendors featuring "original art work and photography, beautiful clothing for adults and children, original home decor, coveted wrapping paper, everything for baby, super cool playhouses, neck ties for your men, mineral makeup, jewelry galor, funky hair accessories, designer jeans and bags, dress ups, adorable fabric and ribbon, scrumptious baked goods, homemeade candy, games and toys for girls and boys and oh so much more!"

Three great things about Oh Sweet Sadie:

1) There is a killer opening night party.
2) They have an academy where you get to learn a new skill.
3) Most importantly it is an art show.

Featuring looks from DownEast Basics, Oopsie Daisy Boutique, as well as OSS vendors like Pear and Peony, and Bug n' Bees. MC and Stylist, Aly Brooks, will be on hand throughout the night with style demonstrations and to answer all your burning style questions (umm... is wearing yoga pants every day really that bad?). Salon 9 will be there doing holiday hair demonstrations.

Come be the first in line to purchase your Oh Sweet Sadie! treasures on Wednesday, November 10th from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. So many fun things... the band Double or Nothing will be on hand to rock the house.

Style Please is sponsoring a fashion show at 7:00 pm and again at 8:30 pm. Our Academy will also open that night with two fabulous make and take classes! Ongoing throughout the night, you can register ahead or just pop in. Lauri Cox will be teaching a beautiful Bamboo Charms and Ornaments class for $8, and Deon Thomas will instruct you how to make a hip leather cuffs for $10. Bring a friend for a HUGE discount that is applied automatically at checkout when you register together. To register or for more information visit ohsweetsadie.com.

We still have space available in our Holiday Academy! There are so many great classes, we know it is tough to make a decision. Remember that the Academy is next Thursday and Friday night and most of the day on Saturday. (You can sneak away at night and on Saturdays, can't you?)

The best bang for your buck is the Full Academy weekend ($245.00)...you'll definitely get a great return on that investment. Think of everything you can cross off of your holiday list...a better photo of the kids for the Christmas card, check. Designing your own card, check. Even a new skirt and accessories for that holiday photo, check. Beautiful, delicious treats for the neighbors, check. Gifts, cards, home decor, the list goes on and on...The Academy will be your best purchase this holiday season!

If you cannot make it for the entire time, the Mini Academy is a great bargain! 4 classes + dinner for $100, that's $25 a class. Classes are also offered a la carte for $30 each. (some classes have an additional supply charge) Our mailing list (that's you guys) can use the code 'iloveoss' at checkout for 10% off your Academy purchase!

*ENTER THIS CODE WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE ACADEMY AND GET A HUGE DISCOUNT: therhouse

I am pretty obsessed with the recycled book wreath. I MUST sign up for that class. Plus it is being taught by one of my favorite people, Marie, from Make and Takes.

The Holiday Show will be our best ever! We have top vendors and artisians from Utah and surrounding states. Original artwork, beautiful clothing, jewelry galore, everything for baby, home decor, games and toys for girls and boys and oh so much more! Contests started last week on the Oh Sweet Sadie blogsite, don't miss an opportunity to win something great!

When is it?

Wednesday, November 10th: Opening Night Party from 6:00--10:oo pm
Thursday & Friday, November 11th &12th: 10 am--9:00 pm
Saturday, November 13th: 10 am--6:00 pm

Where is it?

SoDa Row in Daybreak; 4563 W. Kestrel Rise Road, South Jordan, Utah


Do I get anything special if I come and see you?

Well, it is funny that you would ask that, because the girls and I came up with a fun plan! The first 5 people to mention this post, or any one of our posts will get a free pass along card holder like this one:


We will also have a bowl full of pass along cards of families that are hoping to adopt for you to fill it up with!

Lame, I don't live in Utah!

Fear not, my non-utah friends! We have a treat for you too! Here's a $5 off coupon on your next online custom order. Just mention you have this coupon and give the code! It's our special gift for National Adoption Month to all our beloved clients!


P.S. We will have Oreo cookies at our booth for free ...and a "tough cookie" jewelry box to match for only $8. You won't want to miss it.

Hubbs Openly Mocks Me

So, the conversation went something like this:

Hubbs: "So, when are you going to post some good stuff to your blog?"

Me: "I KNOW! I just have so much to write about, and yet nothing all at once."

Hubbs: "I am so sick of your propoganda."

Me: "So am I, but it has to be done, I needed people to freaking vote for that bond, and dood, readers like free stuff."

So, to appease both sides of the masses, Hubbs and free stuff, here I am to say:

"Hubbs, I love you, I will have some good things to blog in a day or two. JUST for you. Hopefully this post will suffice, because as per our conversation earlier today, I told you I would be blogging this."

As for you, the masses:

"I hope that the occasional giveaway is fun. I honestly get asked to do a lot, and I only choose the ones I feel are awesome and beneficial. So, to honor that, and to honor National Adoption Month, and along with the r house couture , I would like to give you a $5 off coupon code good for any custom order from my etsy shop during the month of November. Think of it as an early Christmas present from me to you. We are going to be loading the shop with LOTS of fun and affordable Christmas gifts in two weeks, so watch for those."


Anyway, here is to more (amazing) propoganda, and to many more 'Hubbs' worthy posting. My heart needs it, oh I have so many posts to share...let me just say, I am getting more and more brave to share some things, and when I do, I am going to let it all out.

Happy Wednesday.

xo

The r house couture giveaway winner is:

Thank you random.org for choosing the winner of the r house couture giveaway.

" mrs. m said...

sarah mann: i am in love with this necklace!

iamwomann@gmail.com"

Saturday, June 05, 2010 10:52:00 AM

Thanks to everyone who entered!

It has been SO fun to get to know so many people through the r house couture shop and to make so many special pieces for so many people. Stay tuned in the near future for another giveaway on a totally radical blog.

Loves.

Giveaway: Be Still Necklace from The R House Couture

(this was suppose to post Friday, but blogger is being a 'doob' so I guess I start early? check out my other ladies tomorrow to enter.)

In honor of the r house couture's first real publication in the spring 2010 edition of:
Latter-day Woman Magazine
(see page 8)

Leisha, Lindsey, and I have decided to reward all of our wonderful customers and friends with the chance to win the necklace in the feature.
We are each giving away one of these beautiful pairs.

Sterling Silver "Be Still" Necklace with Butterscotch Amber
and matching earrings.

It has been a remarkable past 10 months since opening The R House Couture with two of my best friends. We have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people.

If you would like to enter this giveaway, here are some ways to do it :

• Just leave a comment here on my blog and include your email address so I can contact you in the event of your winning.
• Enter Lindsey's giveaway on her blog.
• Like The R House Couture Page on Facebook and enter Leisha's giveaway there.
  

Extra entries available:

...leave an additional comment with your email address for each extra entry.

• follow my blog
  
• subscribe to simply me
  
• follow me on twitter (http://twitter.com/kimsueellen)
• tweet about this contest, using @kimsueellen in your tweet! (this can be done once per day.)
• blog about this giveaway, linking back to this post (leave a link to your post in your comment)
  
• email your family and friends about this giveaway (send the email to me too)

for example, if you are already a follower of my blog you would write in your comment:
"already a follower. here's my email: blahblahbla@whatever.com."

then if you tweet about this contest you would make an additional comment:
"tweeted about it today. here's what i wrote: check out this giveaway at simplyme: {link to this post}.
here's my email: blahblahbla@whatever.com."

Entries will be accepted until Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 11:59 PM MST.
The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 9, 2010.

(Please note: I am co-owner of The R House Couture)