LA Plates Giveaway

By now I think we all know how much I adore a great monogram.  Something sits still long enough in this house and I’m likely to slap a monogram on it.  As I indicated yesterday, one of my favsies ladies, the genius behind La Plates, is having a fabulous giveaway and a great 10% discount on ALL appliqued items here.  I, for one, am in love with literally everything on offer as La Plates is THE place for all things monogrammed.  I know a certain little girl in mi casa that would adore one of those gingham applique pillows.  And I know this girl would love this or this.

Go here to enter.  During this giveaway week, use discount code PILLOW10 by 9/29/13 to get 10% off your appliqued pieces.  So many great gift ideas.

BTWs, Can't say enough great things about owner Lara Shelton.  Not only is she a dear friend and sorority sister but she has been a great mentor to me and an all around 'you go girl' cheerleader of Chez V from the very beginning.  Love ya, La!!!!

Tell her mrs. V sent ya!

kisses,  mrs. V

Where the Heck Have I Been?

Oh hey.  Hi.  Where was I?  Smack dab in the middle of Summer is where and then whammo – off the grid without so much as a c’est la vie or by your leave or see ya on the flip, drip... Sorry.  It has not been a complete undocumented mess over in Chez V land as I am never too far from my phoney phone and an Insta trail tends to leave clues about where I have been and what sorts of shenanigans are occupying my time.  Our Chez V code of conduct these days as evidenced by IG:  

Then I sent my little off to kindergarten.  On a bus.  In a uniform.  Feck.

Tomorrow, I return with news of a fab monogram giveaway from one of my favorite ladies and a story about how a company managed to successfully lose my business for life and longer.

kisses,  mrs. V

Summery Hostess Gift

I super love giving people gifts.  Any occasion to show someone that I care about them is a good occasion in my book.  Whenever I am out and about, I constantly notice things that the people in my life would love.  The one major exception here is my husband – impossible to shop for, I tell ya!  Putting together little hostess gifts is right up there at the top of my fav gifting types.

We were invited to a lovely pool party on Friday which was a perfect excuse to put together a bright little gift basket for the equally lovely hostess.  I decided to put together a few things that any hostess would love to have on hand for an impromptu poolside cocktailing situation.  And because the hostess is a proper Southern lady I went with the appropriately preppy pink and green combo.

Even our towels continued the color story!

What are your go-to hostess gifts?

kisses,  mrs. V

Monogrammed Glass Tumbler Giveaway

Are you there, world?  It’s me, mrs V.  Trying to give you something for free.  Go here to enter and for all the details.  Share the love, will ya?!  Clearly I need help.

You have until midnight EST, tonight Monday, April 8th to enter.  Don't forget to leave a comment for each entry!

All photos and layouts by mrs. V unless otherwise noted

kisses,  mrs. V

Wine Tumbler Giveaway

Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away, Now...

It's that time of year.  I am in full blown holiday mode.  Stock is steadily arriving at Chez V in anticipation of the holiday season.  I do customized gifts, etched glass, gifts baskets, and holiday cards this time of year which means a lot of large marge things to organize and stock.  I have a few events lined up, so mrs. V is about to be biz zee.

As a way to kick off the season I am doing another giveaway.  Etched wine tumblers are one of my biggest sellers.  So, back by popular demand, I am offering 2 tumblers of your choice.  The Mr & Mrs set or a set of 1-letter monogram.  Giveaway details below.

And here is a sneak peak at one of my newest little creations.  Anything chinoiserie makes my heart skip a beat. When I spied something similar last year, I couldn't believe that I hadn't thought of etching all sorts of chinois city motifs.  I have all sorts of fun little motifs in the works.  Just imagine the possibilities with this fun little number. Fill it with flowers or bright pencils or with your heart’s secret delight like tangerine jelly belly jelly beans.  Pantone says so.

I keep those Jelly Belly beans within arms reach at all times.

TUMBLER GIVEAWAY DETAILS:  Let’s keep this simple, m’kay?  Leave me a comment telling me which set you would love.  Of course I would love for you to become a FOLLOWER of the blog but I am not going to get all demandy.  So, just a comment will do.  You have until midnight EST, Monday, Sept. 3 to enter.  Winner announced Tues., Sept. 4.

However, if you do become a FOLLOWER or already are a FOLLOWER, leave me another comment stating 'I FOLLOW' for an extry entry!  Thanks!

That’s all folks.

All photos and layouts by mrs. V unless otherwise noted

kisses, mrs. V