Review and Giveaway with Core Bamboo!

You know what super-summery material I'm loving this hot July? Bamboo!  Not only is it exotic and beautiful, but it's very versatile as well. 

Nobody knows this better than Core Bamboo.  They manufacture, wholesale, and retail the world's best bamboo products made by the world's finest artisans.  This socially responsible company uses bamboo that's 100% organically grown and sealed with natural lacquers from cashew trees. 

Core Bamboo prides itself in its extensive line of fine products.  I love their selection!  Their line includes home decor

Bamboo knives (Can you believe it!)

And beautiful crushed bamboo bowls.

 For this review, I received Core Bamboo's large rectangle two-tone woven tray.  It is so beautiful and without a doubt the most unique tray I've ever seen.

There are actually two contrasting shades of bamboo woven together to achieve this look.  One color is a natural blond bamboo and one is a rich chocolate shade.

This serving tray measures 19'' by 13'' and is two inches deep.   It is very sturdy, making it functional as well as beautiful.  It would be perfect for indoor as well as outdoor entertaining!  It would also make a lovely tray to hold magazines and be a catch-all on a coffe table or be part of a centerpiece on a dining room or kitchen table.  I love how the orange in this ceramic pitcher picks of the shades of the bamboo in the tray.

Core Bamboo is giving one Till Death Do Us Part reader their own woven bamboo tray.  How perfect for summer parties!  Readyt to enter?  Here's how!

To Enter:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Follow Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2. Like Core Bamboo on Facebook.  (Mandatory)

3. Find something else that catches your eye from Core Bamboo.

4.  Follow Core Bamboo on Twitter.

5. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

Six ways to win! This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until Sunday, August 5 at 9 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced here asap.

Good luck!


(*Author was supplied with free product to review. All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Review with iMo Camera Straps!

Today I'm excited to profile the premier maker of fashion camera straps--iMo fashion camera straps. 

Based out of Hong Kong, this company focuses on the fun and beauty in life and encourages you to go out and experience it.  iMo--which stands for "In My Opinion"--looks at life as a gift and wants to help you capture every moment with beauty and style, and their straps certainly have plenty of that!

From sweet and understated....

To bright and bold....

 

To something a little wild....

 

iMo straps has a style for every photographer.  A few of my favorites are the Japanese Owl Pattern...

and this bold black and white strap.

Fashionable iMo straps are available in three materials--neoprene, jacquard, and cotton tape.  iMo crafts straps for DSLR as well as SLR cameras, with some straps, such as the Watercolor and Sunshine (left to right, below), being suitable for both varieties.

iMo straps are not just stylish. They are the perfect blend of beauty and functionality (which I love!). These straps, which are all handmade when ordered, are tested for durability and reliability. The quick release straps can hold over 120 pounds, and the non-quick release straps can support more than 180 pounds.

 

For this review, I received iMo's gorgeous Orange Wheel neoprene strap for my DSLR Cannon camera.  

I absolutely love the funky circle pattern and the bright orange color with the contrasting black and white.  The fabric is very bold and eye-catching.   This strap is approximately 1.5 inches wide and can be adjusted to be from 45.5 to 55.5 inches long.  The nylon webbing measures 13 inches on each end. This strap also has a quick-release, and it's best-suited for a DSLR camera.  

The two key factors I think most people want in a camera strap are security and comfort, and this strap definitely has both.  The nylon webbing is very securely sewn to the sturdy leather, and the strap is nicely padded from end to end. This strap is definitely not just for show--it gets the job done as well!

iMo straps lets you snap all those fun and special moments in style.  They also offer gift sets and gift certificates.  You can connect with them on Facebook by clicking here!

Capture those fun summer moments with iMo!

(*Author received free product to review. All opinions and statements, however, are solely that of the author.  Photos are courtesy of iMo.)

Third Review and Giveaway with Jonathan's Spoons!

*GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

I am so excited and fortunate to have already been able to host giveaways for Jonathan's Lazy Spoon and Cattail Spoon in the past few months.  And now I get to review and give away yet another product from this great company!

 Don't you just love buying quality handmade merchandise that comes from the U.S.?  I do too!  That's one of the many reasons that I love Jonathan's Spoons.  Since 1979, Jonathan's has been crafting functional and beautiful kitchen tools that extend far beyond spoons.

Aren't their designs so unique?

For this review, I received a an absolutely gorgeous piece from Jonathan's Flame Blacked Collection, in particular, their Flame Blackened Coffee Scoop.  It measures five inches and holds 1/8 of a cup (give or take since these are hand-carved) if you'd like to use it as a measuring utensil.

You're going to love this scoop, especially if you're a big coffee person like me and like to have all the special trappings that come along with drinking it.  How much more fun would it be to scoop your coffee in the morning out of your wooden scoop from Jonathan's Spoons?  It's smooth, lightweight, and beautifully made.  All of the products I have received from this company have proven to be absolutely exceptional, and their customer service is impeccable as well:  Friendly people and fast shipping.  I can't recommend Jonathan's Spoons highly enough!

The kind folks up in Pennsylvania at Jonathan's Spoons have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own Flame Blackened Coffee Scoop. 

Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Follow Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2. Like Jonathan's Spoons on Facebook.  (Mandatory)

3. Leave Jonathan and the gang a nice comment about their spoons, and let them know I sent you!

4.  Find something else that catches your eye from Jonathan's Spoons.

5. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

Six ways to win! This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until  Sunday, July 8 at 9 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced here asap.

Good luck!


(*Author was supplied with free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Review and Giveaway with Madison at Main!

Are you looking for new rugs to brighten up your home as we head into summer?  Madison at Main has rugs for every area of your home and has a wide selection of indoor, outdoor, accent, shag, pet, oversized, area, decorative, contemporary, and traditional rugs.  Their rugs are high quality and come in a huge variety of designs, colors, and styles.

I love this blue crab rug.  Wouldn't this be perfect for a beach house entrance?

How about this green onion rug for your kitchen?

Madison at Main's accent rugs are fade-resistant and machine-washable.  These rugs are so durable that they can withstand use in even your home's busiest areas. 

French country, anyone?

They also have great bathroom rug styles.

For this review, I chose a Jellybean rug--"Cozy Window."  Of course I'd choose a cat rug.  Of course!

Madison at Main carries a great selection of Jellybean rugs--they "wash better than your jeans."

The colors of this rug are so unbelievably vibrant.  I can't say how much they pop in my kitchen.  Also, the quality of this rug up close is extremely high.  You can see in the close-up how well the looping is done and how thick the thread of the rug is.

Coy didn't see too terribly thrilled, but I have yet to see a dog get excited over a rug, so we'll move on.

Our cats go far out of their way to avoid stepping on several of our rugs (for no reasons I can discover), so the fact that Amos chose right away not to avoid coming into contact with this one signals to me that it's a winner.

A very pretty addition to our kitchen.

The nice folks at Madison at Main have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own accent rug.

Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1. Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2. Like Madison at Main on Facebook. (Mandatory)

3. Browse the Madison at Main website and tell me what you'd choose if you won.

4. Follow Madison at Main on Twitter.

5. Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

6. Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

7. Follow Till Death Do Us Part via Linky Follow.
8. Enter the PrintRunner giveaway here.

Eight ways to win!  This giveaway is open to residents 18 years and older in the continental U.S.  All entries will be verified.  Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen.  Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile.  Giveaway will run until Wednesday, May 30 at 10 p.m. CST.  Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced shortly after.

Good luck!





(*Author was given free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Review and Giveaway with Chico Bags!

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

Between snack bags and grocery bags and lunch bags, have you ever stopped to think how many bags you throw away in a single day?  Frightening, to say the least.

Meet ChicoBag, a leader in reusable bags and multipurpose totes.  Chico Bag was founded by Andy Keller after an eye-opening trip to a landfill in 2004.  Much of the landfill was covered in the white and tan plastic bags just like the ones we all use once and toss into our garbage cans every day. ChicoBag strives to end the epidemic of using a plastic bag once before discarding it.  The very first ChicoBag was sold on Earth Day in 2005 at a farmer's market in Chico, California.


ChicoBag Company is helping people everywhere take the first step towards eliminating waste by taking one simple step--choosing stylish, resusable bags and totes over single-use, discardable bags!   Think how much space and waste could be saved by using totes and resuable bags instead of plastic!
           
Here is the original ChicoBag in boysenberry...

One of my favorite products in their extensive line is the Snack Time rePETe, which is a resuable snack and sandwich bag made of 78% recycled material.  This is sooo much better than mowing through box after box of plastic sandwich baggies!  I know I've been guilty of this.

ChicoBag also makes great messenger bags, duffel bags, and produce bags (no more one-use plastic produce bags!).
For this review, I received the Chico Vita Comtemporary Bag in slate stripe.

The Vita bag is 19'' x 12.5'' in size and has shoulder-length straps.  It also has an amazing forty-pound carrying capacity.  That's a lot of groceries! It is machine-washable in cold water and should be hung to dry.  When not in use, the entire bag folds into a small integraded pouch for easy storage.  The pouch (about the size of a dollar bill) can be stashed in your pouch or glove box or clipped onto your purse.  No more single use bags!

I love this bag for several reasons.  Not only is it so unbelievably stylish, but it's also unbelievably multipurpose.  It can go to the grocery store or farmer's market with you, and I'm also thinking it would make a fantastic beach bag.  It would fit tons of towels and kids toys, and you could just rinse the sand right off.  Not only that, but it would make a great overnight bag--perfect for a change of clothes and toiletries!

It's definitely time for us to start thinking in terms of reuse when it comes to grocery shopping, our daily routines, leisure, and travel.  It's better for our environment and our wallets!

The wonderful people at ChicoBag have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own ChicoBag, a Vita Contemporary Bag in Leaf Chain.

See how nice and tidy (and small like an apple!) the bag folds up?

Ready to win your own Vita bag?

Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.)
1.  Be (or become) a follower of Till Death Do Us Part via GFC. (Mandatory)

2.  Like Chico Bags on Facebook. (Mandatory)

3.  Follow Chico Bags on Twitter.

4.  Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

5.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

6.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part via Linky Follow.

7.  Follow me on Pinterest.

Seven ways to win!  This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen. Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile. Giveaway will run until Sunday, May 27 at 10 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced shortly after.

Good luck!





(*Author was given free product to review.  All statements and opinions, however, are solely that of the author.)

Another Review and Giveaway With Jonathan's Spoons!

I'm extremely honored to be doing another review and giveaway with Jonathan's Spoons.

If buying quality merchandise that is handmade in the U.S. is important to you, Jonathan's Spoons is your perfect match. This company operates out of Kempton, Pennsylvania and has been in business since 1979.  Who wouldn't love to go to work here every day?

Jonathan's biggest claim to fame is their innovative Lazy Spoon, which is notched to rest directly on your pot during cooking.  How handy!

The Lazy Spoon is also used by Rachel Ray and was included in Oprah's famous "Favorite Things" list.

Jonathan's Spoons, however, extends beyond spoons into other beautiful and useful kitchen utensils.  I love their spatulas and salad servers.

For this review, I received the Cat Tail Spoon. 

I have an absolute ball cooking with this spoon!  I was preparing supper when my friend came into the kitchen.  The first thing out of her mouth was, "Oh my, where did you get that spoon!"  It's 13 and 1/2 inches, sturdy, wonderfully weighted, and just plain pretty.

Jonathan and the gang have offered to give one Till Death Do Us Part reader their very own Cat Tail spoon!  Trust me...you want one!

Ready to win?  Here's how!

To Enter:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry.)

1.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part via GFC.  (Mandatory)

2.  Like Jonathan's Spoons on Facebook.  (Mandatory)

3.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part via Linky Follow.

4.  Follow Till Death Do Us Part on Twitter.

5.  Like Till Death Do Us Part on Facebook.

6.  Follow me on Pinterest.

Six ways to win! This giveaway is open to residents 18 years or older in the continental U.S. All entries will be verified. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is chosen.   Please make sure your email address is included in your entries or profile.  Giveaway will run until Wednesday, May 9 at 10 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced here soon after.

Good luck!





(*Author was supplied with free product to review.  All opinions and statements, however, are solely that of the author.)