Upon my return to blogging this year after a short, what I like to call, slipper sabbatical, I received an e-mail from two of my favorite Etsy shops and long time readers of ISMS. Not only was it an inspiring e-mail of support but if was an offer for a giveaway celebrating the return of In Sock Monkey Slippers. With great gratitude, I present to all of you, old and new readers, two wonderful giveaways (with two separate winners) and a coupon for everyone to Una Bella Vita and Laughing Dog Studio!

The giveaway is now closed. The winner of the Una Bella Vita Apron is Summer and the winner of the set of earings from Laughing Dog Studio is Kay! Winners have been notified by e-mail. Thanks everyone for participating and remember to hurry and use the coupon (enter sockmonkeyslippers at checkout)to both of these stores before time runs out!

Una Bella Vita

Una Bella Vita - One Beautiful Life – certainly lives up to its name.  Splitting her time between Pisa, Italy and Arizona, Susanna the creator of Una Bella Vita, pulls inspiration from her surroundings into each handmade apron she creates. She is truly an artist and creates a beautiful marriage between function and design in her quality aprons. A favorite in the foodie world, Una Bella Vita, aprons are coveted by many due to their thick designer fabric, durability, and style. I speak form experience, this is my favorite apron I own and favorite gift to give!

GIVEAWAY Visit Una Bella Vita and pick out your your favorite apron from one of the many amazing choices. To enter: leave a comment at the end of this post with the title of your favorite design. Giveaway ends this Friday, February 24 2012, at noon central. One winner will be chosen by random.org and notified by e-mail. U.S. residents only, please.

Laughing Dog Studio

Laughing Dog Studio is a gorgeous collection of gemstone, vintage, artisan lampwork and exotic beaded handmade jewelry. A favorite of many Etsy shoppers, Korinne the owner of Laughing Dog Studio, creates alluring pieces inspired by seasons, elements, and worldly cultures. Each one of her pieces is made of quality material and individually unique. I’m in love with her beautiful jade pieces!

GIVEAWAY Laughing Dog Studio is graciously giving a reader of ISMS this set of Yellow Citrine Earrings called Autum Morning. To enter leave a comment at the end of this post stating that you must have these! Giveaway ends this Friday, February 24 2012, at noon central. One winner will be chosen by random.org and notified by e-mail. U.S. residents only, please.