Naturally Knotty Spring Totes

Because I'm a huge fan of Naturally Knotty, the founder, and the message, I continue to post randomly about them and their wares.

I saw on Facebook that they have their Spring collection out and wanted to link up so that you can take a look at some new delicious totes, clutches, and wraps.

They released a new black and white tote that I'm loving! I have a thing for a crisp black and white pattern and this fits the bill.

Go take a look and check it out if you're in need for a great gift or you want a new pretty for yourself.

Melanie

**To all my readers that have seen this post. Please respond in this post of something that you think would be wonderful in a giveaway for Mother's day** Also, remember that these would make great gifts for the lady in your life, or for your wish list

Naturally Knotty-Review And Giveaway*CLOSED*

It's time to kick off some things I have planned for this Mother's Day! I decided, very last minute I might add, that I wanted to do a few giveaways to celebrate motherhood and the women that give of themselves every day to make their children's lives the best they can be.

This first one is a DOOZY! I "met" Jasmine of Naturally Knotty via twitter. This new social media genius has people networking in about a second! I asked her about doing a review after seeing her site and she was not just friendly and approachable but, very down to earth and real. She has a warmth to her that comes through even the most sterile and unfeeling environment out there, our computers.

If you haven't seen the shop or what they are about, you're missing out. I adore Asian inspired fabrics and designs. I love it when they are modernized and made into something useful. Naturally Knotty's bags are delicious. It's the only word that comes to mind. I love the color choices and combinations, I love the glistening silk and sateen, I love the springy colors of her bamboo wraps and I love the different styles of bags.

Oh and did you know she even has something for babies? She sells a gorgeous cashmere baby set through Costco that has recently been dropped to $124.99 and that covers shipping and handling.

Best of all, this is yet another mama who has used her talents to make a way in the entrepreneurial world and make a difference to her family, as well as others. She is committed to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, she keeps overhead low to pass savings on to consumers, she is giving back to those less fortunate, and uses factory overstock and recycled materials.

What did I get to review? Oh, just a little, black, CASHMERE(hello!) wrap that is going to go to one lucky mom as a great Mother's day thank you, for all you do! Made with 300 g worsted cashmere, this wrap is wonderfully soft and light weight and provides warmth for a chill too. This would make a great evening, Spring, or Autumn wrap when you want to look classy, stylish and wear something sleeveless. It comes in a very neutral black or charcoal grey to go with everything. This wrap is six feet long! Long enough to wear for almost any size woman and any way you'd like.

Buy It

As a Mother's Day special, Naturally Knotty is offering their cashmere wraps for $74.99 each+shipping!! When checking out enter code mother to get your discount of $125 off! Now that's a great deal.

Win It

Naturally Knotty is giving one very generous gift to one lucky mom by giving my readers a black cashmere wrap as a giveaway. I know, can you believe it?

Rules

You must complete this first or you will not be eligible for the additional entries! Please go to naturallyknotty.com and pick out your favorite item, post it here. You must ALSO tell me something special you did for your mom or someone did for you for Mother's Day! Please do this all in your first entry.

Extra Entries

• Follow me, if you already do leave an entry telling me you do
• Follow Naturally Knotty on twitter @naturallyknotty
• Favorite me on technorati

Please leave an entry for each thing you do, I will be verifying this. This is open to everyone so please leave me an email address. It would be a shame for you to miss out because you didn't leave me a way to reach you.

Good luck! This contest ends Tuesday May 5, 2009 at midnight AZ time. I cannot guarantee this will make it to the winner by Mother's Day.

Go check out my other giveaways as well as so many more at the Ultimate Blog Carnival!

Calypso Studios Big Earth Day Event

Calypso Studios is having a big Earth Day Event that ends tomorrow, April 22, on Earth Day.

Here is their announcement for the event as well as giveaway they are Hosting! Please take a moment and register to win.

In keeping with the spirit of Calypso Studios S.H.O.P. Totes ™ (Start Helping Our Planet), the company is excited to launch its first annual Earth Day Event. Calypso

Studios wants to promote this important day in our world by donating $10,000 worth of its S.H.O.P. Totes ™.

Calypso Studios launched the S.H.O.P. Totes ™ January 1, 2009. The company collaborated with American artists, such as Lori Siebert, Emma Hand, Robin Roderick, Tina Higgins, and Andrea Tachiera to provide beautiful art on the totes. The totes are a fashionable way to Start Helping Our Planet by using reusable bags. The spacious bags are 17” x 19” when opened and easily roll up into a 2” x 3” size. Three bags are conveniently stored in an 8” x 6” wristlet carrying case. Calypso Studios S.H.O.P. Totes were also chosen as one of the celebrity giveaway swag bags at the Academy Awards in February. Celebrate Earth Day carrying the bag the celebrities use!

Our Earth Day mission is to encourage everyone to get in the habit of carrying reusable bags on every shopping excursion – whether to the grocery store, mall, or on vacation. We want to Start Helping Our Planet by discouraging the use of plastic and paper bags.

Plastic bags are harmful to the earth in several ways:

Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide
According to the EPA, over 380 billion bags are used in the USA every year, which is more than 1200 per resident and it takes about 12 million barrels of oil to make this many bags.
Over 46,000 pieces of plastic are floating in our oceans worldwide
Each reusable bag you use has the potential to eliminate an average of 1000 bags over its lifetime.

To participate in our Earth Day Event please register on the retail website: www.calypsostudiosinc.com This event begins at 12 noon est on April 1, 2009 and will end at 12 noon est on Earth Day, April 22, 2009. A drawing will be held on the evening of April 22 to select the winners. These lucky individuals will each receive an Acts of Kindness S.H.O.P. Tote ™..

Please carry your bag with you on every shopping trip to show that you are helping your planet by not using plastic or paper bags. Calypso Studios S.H.O.P. Totes ™ are fashionable, convenient, and affordable. Let’s end the waste of plastic and paper bags and keep our world clean and green!