Rocq Macarons a Valentine's Giveaway...

 

My lovely friends at Rocq Macarons have been nice enough to offer another giveaway here on the blog.  This time it is for their heart shaped macarons in their Sweetheart Collection, perfect for your Valentine (or for you if you want to keep them all to yourself).  The heart shaped macarons are available in multiple flavors, these are raspberry, peach mango,  strawberry and red velvet.  The red velvet is new to me and to.die.for.!

Each little piece of heaven is gluten free and made with all natural ingredients which makes them all the more appealing. 

 

To enter to win your very own box of these little goodies please visit the Rocq Macaron shop and leave a comment below letting us know your favorite. For an additional chance to win tweet about our giveaway (it's easy just hit the tweet button below) and leave a second comment!  Our winner will be chosen at random Tuesday February 5th.

 

If you are local to us here in Southern California you can find Rocq Macarons in Whole Foods Markets or you can visit the Rocq Cafe to grab a few on the go. 

They are hosting a romantic Valentine's Dinner at the Cafe once again this year.

 

Please contact the cafe for more details on their Valentine's Day Dinner @

22722 Lambert Street, Ste. 1702

Lake Forest, Ca 92630

Phone Number: (714)488-6258

**Note when ordering online allow 2-3 days for delivery**

all images by christina fluegge for greige

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a quick hello...

 

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!  We are trying to get it back together here, catch up with reality and take some time to enjoy ourselves.  This year has been an amazing ride and I realized this morning how very many places we have been and how much we have accomplished.  I am excited for the New Year and looking forward to sharing it with all of you!  Thank you for everything, for every comment and every email I truly appreciate your support and encouragement here on the blog and in my businesses!

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Christmas table...

 

Living in California at Christmastime can be such a gift.  We are often able to spend the day in the sunshine outside with family.  I don't know that I have ever had a white Christmas and who knows if I ever will, that's okay with me for now.  I saw this beautiful table setting and I fell in love with it and how simply beautiful it was.

Wishing you and yours a very wonderful holiday!

 

All images via Style me Pretty

 

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Kari Herer and Anthology Magazine..

 

I love her photography and I was so excited to see that she had collaborated with Anthology Magazine to offer some holiday printables.   Check out their 2012 Holiday issue to learn more about Kari and to see the tags and cards that she made with them.  

 

images by Kari Herer for Anthology

 

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Simply Christmas and thank you...

 

I always wonder if I could do a simple clean Christmas?  I love this look, easy going and relaxed not to flashy and just the right amount of sweet.  I fell for this image on Dreamy Whites.. her whole house is this perfect!   You should check it out!

I also wanted to say Thank You to all of the wonderful shops that participated in our Holiday Giving Series this year!!  It was a pleasure having you!

Tastes Orangey

Besotted Brand

Rocq Macarons

Approximate Notions

 

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just a little bit..

 

Oh my goodness we are in the final stretch here it seems.  Christmas is so close!  I finally got the house lightly decorated before my guests arrived on Saturday.  It is a little different from last year and fit my mood perfectly.  The lighting was a little off yesterday due to the rain so I am hoping for sun and I can show you something a little nicer.  These are just a few little bits and pieces.  

On Sunday I went to the flea market in Long Beach and picked up a few little goodies including some pillows to finish off the living room.. Love vintage textiles!

Wishing you a lovely Monday of madness and rushing around before the holiday!

 

 

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peppermint bark..

 

I have been waiting all week to make some peppermint bark...  I saw this from Sweet Paul and needed to give it a whirl.  We are having friends over for a cookie decorating party so I somehow have to get the house decorated {then clean up}, make dinner for 8 and actually be dressed before they arrive.. should be interesting.  But in the morning first thing I think I will make a little sweet treat!

 

There are several variations on the theme but I am going to go simple and keep it straight forward.   Maybe next time we will try out the pretzel sticks...

all of the recipes are in the links..

 

 

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glitter....

 

I have to admit I have a weakness for a little Christmas sparkle and glitter.  This is our tree from last year - I am not sure what kind of changes I want to make this year but here are a few of the newest editions that I did pick up.  I love the stags and the little glittery house in the globe.   

Do you stick with the same holiday decorations or do you change it up each year?

We have a made a step forward though - we picked up our trees yesterday - I love the smell of the fresh tree so perfectly Christmas.

 

 

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Holiday magic

 

I came  across this gorgeous space and had to share.  Love love the garland and the antlers.  How are you doing on your holiday decor and shopping?  Still no tree here- hoping for tonight if it is not raining too badly, shopping is going a bit better.

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Boxwood wreaths...

I was so excited to find some beautiful boxwood wreaths at Trader Joes.  For the price I feel as though I could replace them 3 times over the season if they get a little crispy!  

Looking forward to gearing up for Christmas this week with our tree coming soon.

Happy Holidays!

image by christina for greige

 

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collecting... life

 

I adore collections and a little collection under glass is a wonderful thing.  I am hesitating on my holiday decor this year.  We have a trip planned and between that and the work I have to complete before the holiday is enough to keep me busy for 2 months really!  I have a cloche in my living room that I need to reset, change up with new little mementos from the year that is about to be complete.  It is a fun chore but still a chore that gets pushed to the side in this holiday craziness!  

How about you are you holding out on the holiday madness or are you taking it all in with all of the magic all around you?  I promise when I do get to the decorations I will post some photos here for everyone to see again this year.  This is what we have done in years past.... 2010 and 2011. 

 

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Approximate Notions {giveaway}

 

 Our Holiday Giving Series continues with Approximate Notions.  Their site is filled with wonderful equine inspired pillows and accessories.  I love the detail and the artistic lines to the pieces.

They are offering 2 of their Organic French Lavender and Chamomile sachets to two of our readers!

These elegantly simple pillows are filled with Organic French Lavender and Chamomile, herbs well regarded for their healing and soothing properties.
Featuring the AN logo in your choice of five bright metallic colors, the natural linen cover is edged along one side in Dutch linen tape.  An enduring beneficence for yourself or the extraordinary horsepeople in your life.  

 

 

For your chance to win the Organic French Lavender and Chamomile sachets please visit Approximate Notions and leave a comment below telling us about your favorite item or items, for an additional chance to win you can tweet (easy to tweet just hit retweet at the bottom of the post), or follow Approximate Notions on facebook.  The winner will be chosen at random on December 11th, 2012 .  

 

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

  **Don't forget I have to be able to contact you...  Please leave your name and some type of contact information if you are not able to be contacted with your profile**

 

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Besotted Brand {giveaway}

For our third giveaway in the Holiday Giving Series here on greige we have an amazing gift set from Besotted Brand.  They are offering one of their Ultimate Stationary Gift Sets, which is full of beautiful things!  It satisfies the stationary and stamp lover alike! 

 

When we say ultimate we mean ultimate! This is our largest most luxe stationery gift set and is sure to delight any paper lover. The gift set is a virtual treasure trove of Besotted Brand goodies all housed in a large natural wood box with individual compartments.

 

The Ultimate Stationery Gift Set includes:
1-Large hinged wood box with nine individual compartments (approx 12" x12")
1-Full mini alphabet set (26 letters) crimson rubber cling back stamps with a lucite base in round mini hat box
1-'Kindly deliver to' crimson rubber cling back stamp, attached to lucite base
1-16th century 'fig.1' crimson rubber cling back stamp, attached to lucite base
1-calligraphy 'hello' crimson rubber cling back stamp, attached to lucite base
1-calligraphy 'thank you' crimson rubber cling back stamp, attached to lucite base
9-Archive labels
9-small shipping tags
-3 small ink pads (black, white, platinum).
-10 4 bar imported deckled edged fold-over cards w/matching envelope
1-organic cotton drawstring bag

 

 

For your chance to win The Ultimate Stationary Gift Set please visit Besotted Brand and leave a comment below telling us about your favorite item or items, for an additional chances to win you can tweet (easy to tweet just hit retweet at the bottom of the post), follow us here on the blog or on twitter or blog about our giveaway.  The winner will be chosen at random on December 7th, 2012 .  

 

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

  **Don't forget I have to be able to contact you...  Please leave your name and some type of contact information if you are not able to be contacted with your profile**

 

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Happy Holidays!

 

Wishing you a wonderful start to this holiday month!  Are you ready?  Have you ironed out all of the details yet?  We have an exciting month here on the blog!  We will continue our holiday giveaways and gift guide ideas.

Wishing you a dreamy December!

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Rocq Macarons {giveaway}

 

Our second gift in our Holiday Giving Series is from Rocq Macarons!  As you know Macarons are one of my favorite things in the world.  Rocq Macarons are the best and make wonderful gifts, I sent them to all of my clients last year as a Thank you gift during the holidays.  They are generously offering two of our readers each a box of these amazing goodies.

For your chance to win a box of the gluten free little lovelies please visit Rocq Macarons and leave a comment below telling us about your favorites, for an additional chances to win you can tweet (easy to tweet just hit retweet at the bottom of the post), follow us here on the blog or on twitter or blog about our giveaway.  The winner will be chosen at random on December 3rd, 2012 .  

 

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

  **Don't forget I have to be able to contact you...  Please leave your name and some type of contact information if you are not able to be contacted with your profile** 

 

 

 

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