Shabby Apple Presents - Vintage Style Clothing

It's time for a Commercial break, brought to you by Shabby Apple.


This clothing company offers a lovely, fashionable array of items for women.

Their vintage clothing line offers dresses with dreamy names such as "golden afternoon" and "peony."

"Gondola" from Shabby Apple

They also sell charming aprons, bags and jewelry.  Shabby Apple offers an enjoyable online shopping experience. Have you visited them recently?






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The Gentle Society of Home

In the rush of daily activities, sometimes we forget how calm and gentle home life can be.  There are certain things we can do to help us remember. . .

- We can have special touches in our favorite rooms. This may be a living room, entryway, or dining room.  Little touches of soothing artwork (like pretty flowers, landscapes, English gardens, or elegant families from the "Victorian" or "Romantic" eras.)   Nice, quiet background music of classical or gospel would be lovely and soothing.

- What we wear, and how we look.  There is something I call "Casual Elegance."  This is whatever makes you feel dressed up, yet comfortable.  For me, that is my blue cotton skirt (knee-length), a pretty top and a nice sweater.  (All from either J.C. Penny or Macy's - purchased at their annual winter clearance sale, for very little money.)  We can also have a classically, elegant hairstyle.  This may be a loose updo, or whatever brings out an aura of old fashioned sweetness to the look.

- Setting a neat table for evening refreshments, and turning on a dim lamp will calm one's nerves, if one remembers to forget the outside world for a time. (This means not to talk about it, or worry about it, for a little while!)

- Being quiet. . . (smiles). . . We often talk too much, worry too much, think too much, and want to multitask every minute away!  Being quiet and content takes effort, but it will bring peace and gentleness to the family.


Every day, we can take little steps of progress to cultivate a gentle society in the home.   We must use our creativity and be the light of our homes.  This may mean it is always our own ideas, and our own labor that makes this happen.  But this is a beautiful, noble work. . . to bring gentleness to a home.

blessings
Mrs. White




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Lilla Rose Giveaway

Etched Tiger Lily Amethyst

Lilla Rose offers lovely hair clips and accessories.   These help provide an elegant look for Mothers and Daughters. 

I have a great offer for you today. Jennifer, a Consultant, is sponsoring a giveaway for my readers. The winner will receive one certificate, redeemable for a flexi-clip, or any Lilla Rose item of the winner's choice, valued up to $15. (Open to those in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.)

Jennifer, a homeschooling Mother of three, blogs at A Glimpse of Our Life. She and her daughters  have a great time working together in this business. They love the products and find the flexi to be comfortable, and a wonderful alternative to pony tails.

A Little Info about the Flexi Clips:

1. Works on all hair types (from baby-fine to super-thick).
2. Takes a few seconds to fix the hair in a beautiful way.
3. Comes in a variety of sizes, from very small (mini) to very large (mega).
4. The company has sizing and styling videos which will help you decide the correct size for your hair type, and also give you a fabulous variety of hair styles. [Watching the sizing video is highly recommended because it helps you understand which size flexi is right for you.]

The package I received included a small brochure with step-by-step hair style ideas. I tried a few of these with my new flexi-clip and loved the results!  It was very easy and fast!

Necklaces

Scrollwork Heart Necklace from Lilla Rose

Lilla Rose also has a pretty selection of necklaces. Jennifer sent me an Etched Lily Necklace to match my flexi clip.  These are both very pretty!

The Giveaway


Enter for a chance to win a certificate for any Lilla Rose Product valued up to $15.  Here is what I need you to do:

Register as a Customer through Jennifer's business page - http://www.lillarose.biz/prettyhair/ (if it doesn't say welcome to Jennifer's website, look at the top of the page, where it will say something like "looking for Jennifer's website?"  Click on that to get to her page.)

 Once you register, please come back here and leave me a comment, telling me you registered and which item you would most likely choose.

For additional Entries:

1. Post about this on Facebook.

2. Choose to "like" The Legacy of Home on Facebook.

3. Post about this on Twitter.

4. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Write a post, linking to this giveaway, on your own Blog. (This is worth 3 entries. Please leave 3 separate comments.)

6. Choose to "like" Jennifer's Lilla Rose page on Facebook.  This is where you will see the latest specials, extra photos, and any giveaways Jennifer is sponsoring.

*Please leave a separate comment for each entry.*

One random winner we be selected on Thursday, May 10, 2012. (Open to those in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you. 

This contest is closed. The original winner did not responed. So the new winner is:
Sarah

*Disclosure - I received items for review purposes.*

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Fitness Team Report and - Lilla Rose Giveaway

This is the first of four posts from our Fitness Kick-off project. I have joined with 9 other bloggers to share progress and activities on staying fit (or getting fit) before the New Year.

I also have a great giveaway to offer you, and will tell you about it in just a few minutes.

Here is my Fitness Report:

Each morning,  I worked out for 30 minutes.  This included target toning with light weights.

On Monday, I started a notebook to keep track of my exercising and eating. I made the mistake of forgetting to eat breakfast and ended up feeling like I was starving until lunch time.  Sometimes I get so busy, I forget to eat.   Looking over my food diary, I realized I ate some snacks but only ate one meal.  Not good!

I did much better on Tuesday, but then Wednesday, I completely forgot to eat a real meal the entire day. I had been surviving on little, junky snacks (like a few chips), rather than eating small scheduled meals (like an apple with oatmeal, etc.). Writing in the food diary helped me see what I was doing.  I do have to explain here that my health difficulties (former cancer patient) make it difficult for me to eat regular foods and in regular amounts. I rarely eat what I make for my family.  And when I do eat, it is a very tiny portion.

My ongoing fitness goal is to workout daily and to replace snacks with more nourishing foods. I don't have any weight to lose, but at my age, I need to keep an eye on it so it doesn't creep up!

Remember, we all have different health struggles and approaches to fitness and nutrition. I would love to hear what you are doing to stay fit! Please share in the comments section and then visit the other bloggers to cheer them on!

The Fitness Kick-Start Team:

[I will update each link with today's Fitness post, as they go live. Keep checking back!]

* Mrs. White - The Legacy of Home, (Lilla Rose Flexi-Clip Giveaway)
* Shannon - Mom Loves Books,
* Gina - A Cherished Keeper, (With a "Walk Away the Pounds" DVD Giveaway.)
*  Briana - I Can't Decide,
* Heather - Marine Corps Nomads, (With a Natural House Cleaning Product Giveaway.)
* Susan - Homeschooling Hearts and Minds,
* Dawn - Guiding Light Homeschool,
* Renita - Weighing Hearts,
* Kathy - Teaching Good Things,  (She'll be giving away some Homemade Health bars.)
* Angie - Petra School

*Updated Link.

Follow along with us on Twitter and join the conversation using the hashtag - #fitnesskickoff


Now for the Giveaway!

Gail, from The Imperfect Housewife, is a Lilla Rose Consultant.  She has generously offered to give away a flexi-clip (up to $15 in value) to one of my readers.

Lilla Rose has a lovely assortment of hair clips to help make you look extra pretty and delicately fashionable. Here is my favorite:




Black Nickel Floral Shield

 Would you like a chance to win your own flexi-clip? The winner will get any flexi-clip of their choice, up to $15! To enter, please leave me a comment telling me who you would like to win this for.

For additional Entries:

1. Post about this on Facebook.

2. Post about this on Twitter. 

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Write a post, linking to this giveaway, on your own Blog. (This is worth 3 entries. Please leave 3 separate comments.)

5. Become a Public Follower through Google Friend Connect, or let me know if you are already a follower.

6. Choose to "Like" The Legacy of Home on Facebook.

7. Subscribe in an email to The Legacy of Home Blog.

8. Choose to "Like" Gail's Lilla Rose page on Facebook.

9. Visit the Lilla Rose site, and tell me which item you like the most.

*Please leave a separate comment for each entry.*

One random winner we be selected on Monday, December 19, 2011. (U.S.  Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you. 

This contest is closed. The winner is - Jenn4him

*Disclosure - This giveaway is sponsored by Independent Lilla Rose Consultant, Gail, of The Imperfect Housewife.*

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Shabby Apple Dress - Giveaway

I had the most lovely time visiting Shabby Apple's online store. Their vintage inspired and boutique clothes are beautiful. I am so excited to tell you about one of their dresses that you can win, right here, in a giveaway!

It is called "The Ballerina".

The Ballerina - Side View

This is such an elegant dress! The color is plum. The fabric is a soft jersey. The ruching adds a classy, flattering touch.



The Ballerina - Front View

The Regular Retail price is $62.00.  It is currently on sale for only $43.40.


Navigating the Shabby Apple site was like shopping in an upscale, comfortable boutique. Their products include: Women's Dresses, Maternity Dresses, Girls Dresses, and Fashion Accessories.  They have so many lovely things!

Would you like to do a little shopping? I have been given a coupon code to offer my readers, which will give you 10% off your order!


The code is: legacy10off



The Giveaway

How would you like a chance to win "The Ballerina" Dress?

Win it for yourself, or as a gift for a friend or relative.

 To enter, all you have to do is choose to like Shabby Apple on Facebook, then come back here and leave me a comment.

For additional Entries:

1. Post about this on Facebook.

2. Post about this on Twitter.

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Write a post, linking to this giveaway, on your own Blog. (This is worth 3 entries. Please leave 3 separate comments.)

5. Become a Public Follower through Google Friend Connect, or let me know if you are already a follower.

6. Choose to "Like" The Legacy of Home on Facebook.

7. Subscribe in an email to The Legacy of Home Blog.

8. Follow Shabby Apple on Twitter.

9. Visit Shabby Apple and tell me which item you like the most.

*Please leave a separate comment for each entry.*

One random winner we be selected on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. (U.S.  Entries only.) If I am unable to reach the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected. Your entry is only valid if you include a way for me to contact you. 

This contest is closed. The Winner is - Cristi!

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Mother's Dress

Okay.. I admit it... I was a little envious while watching television. I saw this great family,  and they had nice, new clothes all the time. While I know it is not real life, I had a twinge of yearning for a trip to the local shopping mall. I wanted a purse full of hundreds to buy a sparkling new wardrobe. Not just for me, of course, but for my entire family. (smiles)

It took me a few hours to get over this horrid feeling. . . I remembered that in the 1800's, a normal mother had only one good dress. Mother would wear this to church, or on the rare trip to town. It was her best dress.

Then I thought of my own mother. During her childhood, the custom was to have three articles of each kind of clothing. She had three dresses, three pairs of socks. . etc. etc. The saying went like this:

- One in the Drawer.
- One on your Back.
- And one in the Wash.

Yet people still managed to look nice! Can you imagine not having new clothes all the time? I know, I know. . . I am spoiled beyond belief.

I think the only way I am going to cure this envy, is to get all dressed up today, complete with pearls and heels, and go about my day.  Maybe I will even take a trip to town.

Blessings
Mrs. White


This is just what I need - A Little Classy Homemaking.

Make it look like - The Maid was Here.

*contented sigh* - I love to have A Heart for Staying Home.


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