Thanks to the October Sponsors!

Many thanks to all of the October sponsors!

Read ahead to see some of my favorite products and find out about deals from each of these fabulous companies!

I have some new sponsors this month that I am super excited to tell you about!

::Polka Dot Posies::


I’m a boy mom, so I don’t buy bows, but I do love some bows on some little girls! Polka Dot Posies has the cutest and most affordable options for bows. Really, you cannot beat their prices. All of the bows and stocked and ready to ship so there’s no wait time to receive the bow.  I just think they are so cute! And, really. $4.00 for a bow? Can’t beat it. They also have hats, headbands and other accessories.

::Mary Kay Cosmetics with Jaime Nash::

Most people have an outdated view of Mary Kay products and consultants.  Jaime is a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. She been a consultant since 2009 and has used the products since 2002.
All women want to feel and look great. Whether you’re a basic face wash, moisturizer, and mascara kind of gal or the girl with all the latest products, you want what works for you. And finding what works for you can be tough. Having a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant can make that process a lot easier!

By offering clients the opportunity to meet with Jaime on their schedule, in the privacy of their own home , they have a stress-free and FUN time trying products customized for them – before buying them. No more taking off your makeup or sitting in the middle of the department store for a makeover at the mall. No more guessing which foundation shade will look and feel right on your skin in the middle of the drug store or the cosmetics aisle at Target or Walmart. No more *hoping* that a shade of lipstick or eyeshadow will work with your skin tone. And no more dreaded makeup drawer full of products you’ve used once or twice and didn’t love. And the thing I love is how easy the return policy is! If you buy a product and don’t love it, Jaime will either help you find a replacement product, or give you a 100% refund. Easy peasy.

There is an October special going on if someone is interested in becoming a consultant. It’s only $75 (plus tax and shipping) to purchase a starter kit! Here’s a link with more info. You earn 50% on everything you sell.  MK offers one of the highest income earning percentages in the industry! (Here’s a link with more info. http://www.marykay.com/jaimenash/sellmarykay/getstarted/default.aspx )

::Tastefully Simple with Meredith Smiles::


Tastefully Simple offers a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives. The products are available through independent Tastefully Simple consultants primarily at home taste-testing parties. This food look amazing! There are only so many waves to cut back on cooking time and food preparation time without sacrificing great taste. My favorite things are the dip mixes. These are so perfect for parties- especially when you don’t have tons of time. Yummy!

::BarBelles at Home and BarBellies at Home::

This is, without a doubt, the most unique sponsor on my blog, but I am SO excited to know about the blog and what it offers.

BarBelles At Home ( www.barbellesathome.com ) is an online fitness website that includes 2-3 web video workouts each week! How great is that? They also have printable workouts each week. The workouts are 10-30 minutes and provide you with step by step instruction during each workout.
These workouts are realistic in length and help you get results in as little time as possible.  I know that in my “job” I don’t have a lot of time, but the need to stay fit and in great shape is still there. Especially now! So this website has come in so handy for me.

The best part is that just by subscribing to this great blog, the stress of figuring out that day’s workout has been taken care of!

Caroline, the owner of Total Package Fitness, started BarBelles at Home to help her clients have something a little more convenient. And now Caroline is pregnant and has created BarBellies at Home. How cute is that? I would have loved to know about this when I was pregnant!

In addition to the workouts, the website has healthy, but yummy recipes that are good for the whole family (even picky husbands or children), as well as healthy options at restaurants for foodies who love to eat out but don’t love the inches that the rich food adds to your waist.

::Bamboo Pink and Pink Peeps Place::

Okay, my friends. These sweet little hand-painted original Easter baskets from Pink Peeps Place are just the cutest things! Can you think of a better baby shower gift or Easter present for a new baby? There are adorable designs for boys and for girls.

I am so impressed with the talent Catherine has to paint these fantastic Easter baskets. And Easter baskets are a pretty big, important purchase. These are 100% original and so unique and beautiful. I just think they would make the most thoughtful gift.

But there’s more… Catherine also sells a beautiful line of jewelry called Bamboo Pink by JudeFrances. These pieces are designed by two renowned jewelry designers, but they are offered at affordable prices, so now we can all wear gorgeous jewelry! JudeFrances is known for the hoop and charm concept with their earrings and I think it is such a great look.

I am also a huge fan of the leather bracelets and the stacking rings! Hello, birthday and Christmas? Visit Catherine’s online shop for more! Or contact Catherine at bamboopink@comcast.net

::Thirty-One Gifts with Constance Cumbee-Moore::

Y’all know how much I love a good organizing tool and a great tote bag, right? Thirty-One Gifts is just the latest in amazing organizing gear.

The name is based on the Proverbs 31 woman and I think that is just so great. The company is centered around celebrating, encouraging and rewarding women. How great is that?

I have been drooling over so many of these bags and home organizing products. I love the magazine basket that you can carry from room to room. I love the thermal bags so much. We use them for Hayes’s bottles when we’re out and about and need to keep them warm.

The utility totes are great for transporting yoga gear, clean laundry, dirty laundry, beach supplies, party supplies and casseroles. You name it! I just love all of this stuff so much. I’m in serious need of a rolling duffle. For real. Am I just listing my Christmas wish list.

Check out Constance’s Thirty-One site and place an order. All you have to do is click on “Place an Order” and click on the party  under Constance’s name. And get to shopping.

::Sara Says Boutique::

I have such an adorable boutique for you all to see. Sara Says Boutique is my latest obsession in kids clothes. The boutique carries smocked, monogrammed and appliqued clothing.

My favorite thing on the website is all of the college team-inspired outfits– especially the SEC items. I found the most adorable little University of Alabama dress (if anyone needs that). And I am loving the sweet little monogrammed cardigans.

Sara Says Boutique has some great items for Christmas gifts- I love the pillows!

I have found the sweetest little rompers for Hayes. My wish list is just growing and growing. All of the items in the boutique are at a great price point and much more affordable than some of the other lines we often see in boutiques. You should all browse the website and take a look around at everything! It’s all so very cute!

::Monogram Chick::

Oh my goodness, do I love the Monogram Chick. I recently ordered that gorgeous white, waffle weave, ruffle robe with my monogram on it. I am in love. I also recently ordered the 24 oz tumbler in a great purple color with a white decal with my monogram. I have used it so much!

Monogram Chick has the most wonderful gift selections and I have gone to her website time and time again looking for the perfect gift for every occasion. Monogram Chick is an extensive selection of fabulously unique products including gifts for bridesmaids, hostesses, sorority, housewarmings, children and babies. I have gotten so many of my favorite baby gifts and personalized items for myself and my children from Sarah, the Monogram Chick. She has items for every budget and no matter your budget, your gift will be personalized and meaningful to the recipient!

::Willow House with Callie Parker::

I am obsessed with Willow House. I’d buy everything from the catalog if I could afford it. My friend, Callie, sells these gorgeous products and a few months ago I hosted a party. For hosting the party, I was able to get some gorgeous things for some fabulous prices. I stocked up on some amazing entertaining pieces. The collage above shows some of the things I have and some of the things on my wish list, including the Nola Party Bucket and the Christmas card display holder.

Have you always wanted the Savannah Beverage Server? They’re back for a limited time and at 40% off! I have three of these and love them for parties. Click here to order yours!

And visit Callie’s Harvest Sale!

If you’re interested in hosting a Willow House party or purchasing anything, contact Callie at willowhousemom@gmail.com.

::Stella & Dot::

I absolutely love Stella & Dot jewelry. I love that it is stylish and affordable. Each season, they have the greatest pieces that fit with the latest trends and I always look for something to fit every outfit. Stella & Dot offers some of the most attractive, trendy jewelry I have seen in years. I have quite a few pieces and I wear at least one thing every day. Whether you are a stay at home mom, working mom, on the go, or going out on the town Stella & Dot has just the piece for you. Check our Karah’s site and see if you find something that fits your style and your budget!

::Sweet Birdie’s Nest::

Any time someone asks me who to use for a great birthday invitation for their child or who to use to get all the extra fun birthday accessories for their party, I recommend Sweet Birdie’s Nest. Sweet Birdie’s Nest is two sisters who make sure everyone has whimsical, beautiful and personalized stationery and party invitations.  These girls create invitations and details for bridal and baby showers, Christmas cards, birth announcements, and Baptisms.  They created all of the invitations, banners, cupcake toppers, party circles, and favor tags for Hudson’s second birthday this year.

We just finished up our big Halloween party and I am so thankful to Sweet Birdie’s Nest for creating the adorable invitations and printables for the cupcake toppers, party circles, stickers and banner. Everything was so cute!

::Southern Tots::

Southern Tots has every single one of my favorite brands for kiddos. My favorite smocked and applique styles are there and Ashley also creates custom pieces for parties and occasions. They also just started doing Facebook sales on Tuesday and Thursday nights. You can always find something new for your little boy or girl when you visit www.southerntots.com!  Find them on Facebook as Southern Tots.


::Ashley Brooke Designs::


Ashley Brooke Designs is one of my absolute favorite gems that I’ve found through blogging. Her one-of-a-kind designs have found a place in our home as I’ve had stationery created for our family, for Hudson, for Hayes, given custom stationery as gifts, and used Ashley Brooke’s designs for invitations! Ashley Brooke Designs is a luxury paper company where Ashley creates hand-drawn fashion sketches from scratch.  She creates blog headers, invitations, personal stationery, announcements, and holiday cards. She works one on one with clients to design exactly what they’re looking for.  The designs are available on everything from stationery to coffee mugs to tote bags.

Now Ashley has an amazing online shop that includes beautiful stationery that is already made and ready to go. These are some of the most adorable notepads, moving announcements, thank you cards and “just because” notes I’ve seen!

Contact Ashley at info@ashleybrookedesigns.com!

::Penny Lane Designs::

Marina of Penny Lane Designs creates the best blog designs, hands down! I have used Marina from Penny Lane Designs to create my blog design twice now. When I had my original blog, she created an adorable design there, and she created the one I have now. I always recommend her to everyone because I believe she is the best of the best. She offers pre-fab layouts and custom blog headers. Each custom header is truly original and she helps your blog brand itself. I love working with her! Click here to place your order.

::Kelly Moore Bag::

Kelly Moore is one of the best in the business when it comes to photography. She has amazing style and a gift of working with people and making everyone feel beautiful. She shot my wedding, engagement, and bridal photos and she happens to be an old friend of mine. She also has this amazing line of camera bags. I have the B-Hobo bag and carry it on every single vacation. It holds my big camera and I don’t look like a tourist carrying it! Her bags are absolutely beautiful and I love to carry mine even when there isn’t a camera in it!

::Minted. The Freshest Designs on Paper::

Fresh Party Invitations from Minted

Minted has some of the best designs you’ve ever seen for stationery, invitations, calling cards, birth announcements, Christmas cards… you name it! The best part is that they’re easily accessible to everyone. The ordering process is so easy and simple and the designs are adorable.

Minted just release their 2011 Holiday Card Collection that you absolutely must check out! Everything is so cute!

Y’all have got to see Minted’s new children’s photo stationery line. Minted Children’s Photo Stationery These cards can have your child’s photo on them and can be used as a thank you note for your kids, notes to grandparents, or whatever you want! I think they’re absolutely precious. Take a look at all of the designs!

Look at the designs here: Minted Children’s Photo Stationery

::Personalized Greeting Cards from Tiny Prints.::

For more information on advertising or sponsoring on Blue-Eyed Bride, please contact me at eeakin11{at}gmail{dot}com.

The next sponsor post will go up in November, but ads can be placed at any time.

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Comments

  1. Lindsey says

    Hello! I am a local Irmo follower!!! I would love it if you could come across town to my Tastefully Simple party on Nov. 11!!!!! How fun would that be!!! I am a daily follower and I love all of the fun sponsors you have!

    Have a great day!

  2. says

    I’m definitely diggin how you put Mary Kay in your list of sponsors. I feel like they are the under dogs since they’ve been around for so long (a good comparison would be Folger’s coffee) but they’ve got some terrific products (and Folger’s still has great coffee!!)

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