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Father's Day Feature Day 3 - "The Hobby Dad"

2009-06-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

Solsticescents - Salty Mariner Kelp and Sea Salt VEGAN Soap - $3.75

Good day everyone! Welcome to the last day of the Father’s Day Gifts Feature. Today’s feature is for “The Hobby Dad”. The Hobby Dad is a dad that loves to play and is fun to be around. He is a man who loves his hobby and loves to talk about it even more. The Hobby Dad wants to share his “wonderfully, fun” hobby experiences with his family and show them the excitement in what he enjoys.

Our first featured item is the Salty Mariner Kelp and Sea Salt VEGAN Soap, pictured above. This interesting soap is perfect for the fishing hobby dad. Everyday he can wake up and take a shower with the smell of the ocean waves. It’ll be like going fishing everyday and what fisherman doesn’t want that? lol. This bar of soap is made with kelp powder, seaweed, dead sea salt and spirulina. It has the strong salt and seaweed smell, but also a clean and crisp beach breeze and ocean wave smell to it. Because this vegan soap is made with Kelp it contains a source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, plus amino acids. WOW, getting your vitamins while your shower lol yay! You can purchase this awesome gift for your Hobby Dad at Solsticescents’ Etsy Shop for $3.75.

The next featured Hobby Dad item is pictured below, the Old School Hand Tools Painted Silhouette. This silhouette is for the proud Mr. Fixer Upper in your life. He is the Hobby Dad that believes he can fix anything, and he can ^_~. Hand painted with watercolor on stained watercolor paper, this one of a kind piece of art work is a great gift for your Hobby Dad to hang in his tool shed or favorite work area. It also comes with two note cards, so your gift is ready to go. There’s even an option for gift wrapping. What a deal! Find this fine painting in Peartreeprimitives' Etsy Shop for $25.00

Peartreeprimitives - Old School Hand Tools Painted Silhouette - $25.00

Next is a gift for the Music Lover Hobby Dad, a man who knows his music and connects with it. The picture above shows a beautiful 8x10 Fine Art Photographed Analog Studio. This photo is part of Brief Moments of Swing series by BriefMoments on Etsy. She was focusing on the art of sound and all its different manifestations, both natural and human-made. What a lovely thought that is. I’m sure your Music Lover Dad would feel the same when he sees this framed analog studio and appreciate it very much. You can purchase this original signed photograph in BriefMoment’s Etsy shop for just $20.00.

Briefmoments - Analog Studio Photograph- $20.00

To finish off the Father Day’s Gift Feature is this awesome White Wall in Green - 8x10 fine art photograph by AppleLovesOrange. Absolutely a wonderful gift to the Car Lover Hobby Dad. The dad that loves his vehicles as much as he loves working on them. Printed on an 8x10 semi-gloss paper, this photograph is a reminiscent of pop art. I love the vibrant glow of the green and white. It will surely be a conversational piece and a gift your Hobby Dad will thank you for. Find this pop art piece in AppleLovesOranges’ Etsy shop on sale for $14.00.

Applelovesorange - White Wall in Green Photograph - $14.00

Thank you everyone for joining in and reading my 3 day Father’s Day Gifts Feature. I hope you enjoyed it and I hope I was of help for your gift shopping. Stop by again in 1-2 weeks for the 4th of July Feature! Have a wonderful Father’s Day!

~NewYork

Father's Day Feature Day 2 - "The Business Dad"

2009-06-13T06:00:00.000-07:00

GetReadySetGO - UPCYCLED Dark Brown VINTAGE Briefcase - $49.95

Welcome to Day 2 of the Father's Day Gift Feature! Today I'll be featuring fabulous gifts for "The Business Dad". Who is a "Business Dad"? A Business Dad is a man who goes to work everyday, works hard for his family, and when he comes home he understands how to show his family he loves them not only with the money he provides, but the time he takes to spend time with them. He works not to become rich with material items, but to provide his family enough to be happy. The Business Dad is the dad that know how to love his work AND his family.

The first showcased item today is pictured above, the UPCYCLED Dark Brown Vintage Briefcase. What a sleek design it has and very environmental too! Your "Business Dad" can go to work knowing he's not only adding his 2 cents to "saving the world", but he's going in style. This one of a kind briefcase is designed with a handpainted white leaf and has an interior that contains 4 Legal Sized Folder Dividers. You can find this piece of artwork lugguage in GetReadySetGO's Etsy Shop for $49.95. GetReadySetGO is also having a 1 YEAR ETSY-VERSARY SALE so be sure to stop by and read their annoucement for more information. (P.S. Check out the FREE EARRINGS deal ^_~)

The next item of the feature is pictured below, the Bark - Men's Leather Belt. What's so special about this belt? Well why don't I just go ahead and tell you then? Well...I think I will then lol Not only is this belt made with handmade quality it is also made with quality Italian textured leather and topgrain leather. (Ever wanted to give something Italian to someone? This is the gift to give.) For those who don't know topgrain leather flexes when you do, so no more rigid, uncomfortable belts. Think of all those business meetings your Business Dad will be attending and in his mind he'll be thanking you for giving him something comfortable to wear. You can find this finely handcrafted piece in AnvilArtshop's Etsy Shop for $48.00.

AnvilArtShop - Bark Men's Leather Belt $48.00

JAmberg - Isigo Reclaimed Amazon Hardwood Box $50.00

The last, but not least feature for today's "Business Dad" is the Isigo Reclaimed Amazon Hardwood Box, pictured above. Handcraved from Isigo, an Amazon Hardwood similar to Mahogany, this box was created with nothing held back. Nothing but quality work, from its 100% wool felt interior to protect valuables to it's numerous coats of polyurethane and beeswax for a polished and durable finish. This accessory box was made to last and to protect the valuables your Business Dad will place in it. Let your Business Dad keep his cherish items in a box he'll also cherish and let him remember he deserves such fine craftmanship. You can purchase this handcrafted box from JAmberg's Etsy Shop for $50.00. JAmberg is also having a FREE SHIPPING YART SALE.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you enjoy the father dad feature today. Make sure to come back tomorrow for Father’s Day Gift Feature Day 3 – "The Hobby Dad"! Ciao everyone!

~NewYork

Father’s Day Gift Feature Day 1 – “The Home Dad”

2009-06-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

EntropyDesigns - Chocolate Ripples Coffee Mug $10.50

Today is Day 1 of the Father’s Day three day feature! If you’re still shopping around for the perfect gift for the father(s) in your life, bookmark this post because there’ll be some awesome gifts showcased. Day 1 is all about “The Home Dad”. The man who takes care of the home and knows how special it is to have time to spend with his kids. A man who loves to cook AND wash the dishes. Someone every woman would appreciate in their life.

The first showcased item is pictured above, the Chocolate Ripples Coffee Mug. This mug is a great way for a father to start the day with his favorite drink, whether it be coffee or tea. This mug has a special aura and design to it that just speaks “I was made with love and care, cherish me” and everytime he takes a sip he’ll remember “This mug was given to me by the person(s) I love and care about, I will cherish it”. Hand thrown with dark amber clay with a shaped handle for a comfortable hold, this mug is a one of a kind. You can find this item in EntropyDesigns’ Etsy Shop for only $10.50. Be sure to stop by before June 14th to catch her 20% off YART sale!

The next showcased item is pictured below, the Quotes for FATHERS Mercantile Jar of 168. Check out this awesome new way to tell your “Home Dad” how much you care in 168 ways! This unique gift was created with fun and love in mind. Each quote is loving and hilarious at the same time. Make him laugh, make him smile, make him remember he is appreciated. Examples of some of the quotes are…

"My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived and let me watch him do it." - Clarence Budington Kelland

"By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." - Charles Wadsworth

You can find this jar of wonder in Inspiredletters’ Etsy Shop for just $9.95! Inspiredletters is also having a YART sale so go check it out before June 14th!

Inspiredletters - Quotes for FATHERS Mercantile Jar of 168 $9.95

LadybugsDesigns - Manly Marvelous Microwave Oven Mitts $12.00

The last showcased item for today is something every “Home Dad” needs, the Manly Marvelous Microwave Oven Mitts pictured above! These cool mitts come in the perfect size for your “Home Dad”. He’ll never burn his wonderful, magic hands again with these mitts. “Need to take those cookies out of the oven? I’ll do it!” he’ll say. “How about that casserole? Let me help with my manly mitts” he’ll exclaim. Find these manly mitts in LadybugsDesigns’ Etsy Shop for $12.00.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and I hope you enjoy the father dad feature today. Make sure to come back tomorrow for Father’s Day Gift Feature Day 2 – “The Business Dad”! Ciao everyone!

~NewYork

Father Day Special Coming Tomorrow!

2009-06-11T18:44:00.000-07:00

Still haven't found that perfect gift for the father(s) in your life? Well, I'm here to lend a helping hand! Starting tomorrow 'till Sunday I will be featuring some great Father's Day gifts you'll just love! So make sure you stop on by my blog tomorrow for the 1st of my 3 day feature.

Schedule:
June 12th - Gifts for "The Home Dad"
June 13th - Gifts for "The Business Dad"
June 14th - Gifts for "The Hobby Dad"

Thanks for reading!

~NewYork

Destiny-To-Go Grand Opening Sale! 50% OFF!

2009-06-11T07:19:00.000-07:00

Good Morning Readers ^_^

I'm so excited because I just opened my new shop Destiny-To-Go!

In my new shop you can find fortune readings on sale now for just $3.00! Want to find out questions like "What's your lucky lottery numbers?" or "What will the year hold for you?", then just stop by and look around. I'll be adding more listing soon, so make sure to stop on by again later on. ^_^

~NewYork

I'm BACK! Kickin' It Off with Giveaways!

2009-06-08T20:16:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! Yes, I'm back. Sorry about not updating these pass months. I've been going through life changes that are too complicated to explain, but let's get back to some good news. To kick off my come-back post, I've decided to list some great giveaways going on this month that will surely catch your eyes. Check them out and have fun! ^_^ Best of Luck to Everyone!

~ Artistic Edition - Hair Snaps Giveaway ENDS June 9th at 10 pm EST

You can win a variety pack of her Hair Snaps! (5 Swarovski crystal and 5 Swarovski pearl), just head on over to Skylark Dawn's Blog and enter!

~ PURE Natural Mineral Make-Up Giveaway ENDS June 14 at 11:59 pm EST

You can win $10 gift certificate to use at PURE Natural Minerals. Enter over at Salad For Breakfast's blog for your chance at this awesome prize!

~ SimplyRaevyn - $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway ENDS June 15th

You can win a $25 Gift Certificate good at Simply Raevyn's 3 shops, Raevyn77, SimplyRaevyn, and PeculiarParchment. Enter at Simply Raevyn's blog (the set picture above is only $10! wow!)

~ RikRak Studio - Fabric Clutch Purse Giveaway ENDS June 9 at 9:00PM EST

Win your choice of one vintage fabric purse from rikrak shop! Go grab your chance on getting one of these great clutch purse at RikRak Studio's Blog right now!

~ BlueBerryShoes - Win this Beautiful Brooch! ENDS JUNE 17, 2009

Win this work of art brooch! It's so very lovely! Enter to win at BlueBerryShoes's blog, don't miss out!

~NewYork

$275 GIVEAWAY! Don't Miss Out!

2009-06-02T07:48:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome giveaway for an awesome prize package worth $275.

Have a great day everyone!

~NewYork

BLOW OUT 50 - 80% OFF SALE! LOTS OF DESTASH ITEMS!

2009-02-22T10:53:00.000-08:00

I'm having a HUGE SALE to get rid of tons of my supplies. Stop by my shops and check out all the great items at a bargain price!

ENJOY! ^_^

~NewYork

DayJeweler Closing Sale!

2009-02-09T23:51:00.001-08:00

I'm officially closing down my DayJeweler's etsy shop and have already marked down all my pieces. Get them while you can ^_^ They're a steal! Great for Valentine gifts and many other occassions.

Plus the 20th buyer get a FREE earring of they're choice! So stop on by before everything disappears =)

Romantic Earrings Giveaway - WINNER

2009-02-07T22:45:00.000-08:00

And the winner is BlueAndWhiteWear! Congratulations!

Who also commented..

"Hi - I LOVE your blog and am a follower! Can't pick a favorite item as there are so many that I really like! Thanks for featuring me! I just checked back here to see your updates and now I am off to blog about this"

Thank you everyone for participating. Stop by often for new and fun giveaways coming soon!

~NewYork

PhotoShop? I'm Trying "Picture It"!

2009-02-05T19:53:00.000-08:00

As many people know, Photoshop is an amazing software that is also complex and very hard to learn and understand. Plus it costs hundreds of dollars...Ouch >_<. I always wanted to learn Photoshop and also purchase it, but I simply can't afford it and I don't even know if I could learn it. I just needed to find another way to fufill my photo/graphic editing needs...

Well thank my lucky stars! Today as I was heading home from work I decided to stop by my local thift store to just browse around for fun, then I saw it... a brand new, unopen box of Microsoft 'Picture It!' 2001. Okay, yea it's new but it's 8 years old...still hey I thought I'll give it a try for only $8.00. ^_^ So I headed home so excited and downloaded it immediately to my desktop. To my amazement it was truly awesome! It has all the features I was looking for in Photoshop and tons of extra artwork! The picture above is my first project on "Picture It" and I love it. Not bad for a 8 year old software huh lol.

I love my new software and love the price I got it for, now here's what I want to do for my readers so they can feel my excitement...Most of you have etsy shops and listings. I would be happy to try and improve any picture you may have on your listings or even a banner maybe. I'll do my very best as I learn the software. If you would like to give me a shot on improving something in your shop, please let me know by clicking on the EMAIL button on the top left ^_^. I'm so excited in hearing from everyone and I will be posting some future projects later on.

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 17 - Spreading the L Word

2009-01-31T09:54:00.000-08:00

Well today is the last day of the Valentine Feature, so I wanted to end it with items that will help you spread the "LOVE". Today's items are all sorts of ways to promote the loving atmosphere of Valentine's Day, so let's get started! P.S. Don't forget to check out today's Valentine's Giveaway!

Pictured above is beautiful LOVE necklace, sure to look gorgeous on any woman and is a real eye catcher. This necklace will match with any dress or even jeans, just put it on while your on your way out on Valentine's Day and show everyone how much in Love you are, or how much you want to spread the love. You can find this necklace at ThatJewelryGirl's Etsy Shop for $32.50.

Next is this awesome Origami Flying Heart Note Card. Very cool and unique way to send your love notes to a person you care about. You can leave it anywhere, on their labtop, office desk, or on the bed. Created by Leogistic for only $3.50.

The third featured item today is a sure way to get the mood started and show how much loving you want to go around. This I Love U Tealight Holder is so sweet and romantic. It's also a very cool gift and lovely for the home. You can find this I LOVE U Tealight Holder at WhimsicalXpressions's shop for just $8.00. Spread the Love in your home this Valentine's Day.

Last on the list is a perfect way to spread the love with this custom t-shirt from SignatureTshirts for just $12.95! Have SignatureTshirts print whatever you like on this shirt. Say "I love My Husband, Son, Boyfriend, or EVERYONE!" Put whatever you like and spread the LOVE! It's fun and cool because you'll always be able to show you love for someone ot something with this custom shirt.

SPECIAL & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ ThatJewelryGirl - 20% OFF Sale!

~ WhimsicalXpressions - 10% OFF any purchase til Feb. 14th.

~*~ CHECK OUT TODAY'S VALENTINE'S GIVEAWAY BELOW ~*~

-NewYork

VALENTINE'S FEATURE GIVEAWAY!

2009-01-31T00:01:00.000-08:00

To end my Valentine's Feature today, I would like to do a giveaway to thank all my readers. Win this beautiful pair of romantic earrings made by TemporaryTreasures pictured above. She has lots of beautiful creations so make sure to stop on by her shop for more wonders.
She is also having a 20% OFF sale on her Winter Collection. ^_^

OK so here are the rules:

This giveaway will last from Jan. 31st - Feb. 7, 2009 10:00 PM PST. There are mulitple ways to enter, but remember to leave a comment for each and YOUR EMAIL or a Way to contact you ...

1. Leave me a comment about what is your favorite item I featured during the Valentine's Feature from Jan 15 -Jan 31, you can find the feature on my Achive on the left bottom =)

2. Follow my Blog or if you already a follower, simply just leave a comment stating you are ^_^

3. Subscribe to my blog

4. Blog about this Giveaway! (2 extra points) for that =)

The winner will be randomly chosen from all the names of the qualifying comments placed in a bowl and announced on Jan. 8th. The winner will also be notified by email and have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen.

Thanks for all your support and Have fun!

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 16 - The ART of Valentine's Day

2009-01-30T05:10:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is filled with many art forms, whether it's making love or watching the sunset together, I believe these are are all artforms in our lives. Today's feature will be actually physical ART you can bring into your life at a great price. I usually say "Let ART speak for itself", so today I'll be a little more silent and let you guys read with your own thoughts. =)

The first piece of Valentine art is pictured above. Created by Lindaboucher and named "Two of a Pair Valentine". In the artist's own words, "A pair of Love Pants. They are like 'Love Cats'... but sexier". Personalized message is available. You can get a 5x7 print for just $15.00.

The second piece of art is pictured below. Titled "A Walk in the Park" by LePapierDesigns. There are four colors and a personalized message available. This print is stunning because we all have memories similar to it. Only $15.00 for a 5x7 print.

Third on the list is "CITY IN MOTION" by MADART pictured below. Simply amazing and reminds me of loving or missing someone day and night. The artist's signature and date will be written on the back of this 8x10 print. You can get this modern Valentine's Day artwork for $20.00.

Last, but not the bit least, is "The Woods Brought Us Together" by YouAreConstance picture below. This print will be printed on recycled heavyweight art stock that is recyclable, Elemental Chlorine Free, acid-free, and other very environmental features. Print will be signed and numbered on the back. Get a 8x10 print for just $15.00.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ YouAreConstance - Buy "The Woods Brought Us Together" Valentine's Day print and get another $15.00 print of your choice half off. Excludes ACEOs. Mention ConstanceValentine in your note to seller for this special offer. Valid through February 28th.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 15 - Valentine Fun

2009-01-29T05:07:00.000-08:00

Today's feature is going to be a mix of random Valentine fun items I thought my readers should see. These items are so fun and cute for your home for Valentine's Day and days to come, I hope you'll enjoy it.

The first featured item is adorable Little Lovestruck Valentine Monster made by Gush4Plush pictured above. This cute little monster can be lovestruck by me anyday lol. Stuff animals / stuff monsters shouldn't only be for the kids, I'll love to receive this plush. Plus whenever I look at it or hug it I'll think of how love striken my honey is over me. It's like a message of love everyday. This little monster is made with all new materials such as fleece, Ecofelt, and Ecofill. So it'll be super stuff and eco-friendly! You can get this valentine monster for only $12.00 from Gush4Plush and show someone you've been stuck by cupid's arrow whenever you see them.

The next item is super fun. It's these SEXY Secret Valentines by Weakness. This is how they work, take them and hide them (one a day) for your husband or boyfriend to find in the days leading up to Valentine's Day to let your man know that you're thinking about him - in exchange, he'll think about you, too . . . and what's gonna happen when he gets home! Didn't I say this was going to be fun? The comments on these love notes are very sexy, but not crude or vulgar. It's an excellent way to get Valentine's Day started for just $8.00 from Weakness' Etsy shop.

The third feature is this lovely hand block print of a mushrom heart. Very sweet and lovely for your kitchen and home. It adds that lovey-dovey feeling you get around Valentine's Day in just a simple way. This towel is actually a flour sack towel. It's super soft, completely lint-free, absorbs like a paper towel and drys faster than most kitchen towels. Sweet huh? This towel is part of a printed special edition, so get them while you can. You can find it at Inkihandmade's shop for $12.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our last feature is also a fun dish towel ^_^. Well I think of it as more of a home decor. Pictured below is one of the most unique decor I've ever seen. This Valentine's Day Dish Towel Dress is so cool. I don't even want to call it a dish towel. Perfect for the home to spice things up and also useful. It's reminds me of the past, when dress like these were in fashion. Doesn't it just bring back memories for folks. Super fun and super cute, for only $20.00 from Klosti. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIAL & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ Inkihandmade - 10% OFF any order made before Feb. 14th.

~ Klosti – FREE Shipping on purchases made before Feb. 14th

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 14 - Nice & Cozy

2009-01-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

Get nice and cozy this Valentine's Day with your love one. After all the dinner, present exchange, and kisses, it's time to get comfy with your partner. Today's feature are some great items to keep your Valentine mood still in motion and also make you relax.

The comfy Hugs and Kisses is one of my favorite items. It gives a very sweet and sincere feeling. I can just imagine snuggling against it. You can find this pillow in BonTons' Etsy Shop for $18.00. There's two available right now, so if you hurry, you can get the last two for your bed set. I'm sure it'll bring a smile to your partner and yourself every morning. The X's and O's are stitched in place so they won't fall off. You can also find other personalized items in Bontons' shop. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our next item will go great with the Hugs and Kisses Pillows, it's this one of a kind Holiday Hand Stitched Quilt. It's sure to be a unique gift and super warm to use as you snuggle up to your partner. This quilt can be use for years or generations even. I can see myself passing down this great quilt. You can purchase this lovely quilt from LemonPeel for $100.

In any Valentine's atmosphere you need to light up some candles to really make that romantic mood. So why not get this sweet smelling Chocolate Soy Massage Candles. Yeah, that's right get your massage on while the room begins to fill with the sexy, erotic coco smell. MmmmMmm... Can you imagine it? These candles are called massage candles because you can actually use the melted wax as a massage oil. Now isn't that extra sweet! Make your partner smell like chocolate lol. Get these unique candles from Chickscratch for $15.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

The last Nice and Cozy feature for today are this beautiful Hearted Fingerless Gloves in Rose made by Knitsational. Like I said in my past post, I love fingerless gloves and this is absolutely one of my favorites. Imagine yourself waking up after a great Valentine's night with you partner and wearing these soft, warm gloves as you sip your morning tea. It's an imagine to warm your heart. These fingerless gloves are special because they have a picture within them which is different from most fingerless gloves you can find on Etsy. You can get them for $35.00 at Knitsational's shop. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIAL & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ BonTons - 10% OFF any order made before Feb. 14th.

~ Chickscratch - 10% OFF any full size candle purchase made before Feb. 14th

~ Knitsational - 20% OFF any order made before Feb. 14th.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 13 - Calling All Singles

2009-01-27T00:01:00.000-08:00

I know Valentine's Day is mostly revolved around couples, but I didn't forget about all the single people out there. You guys also deserve to have a great time on Valentine's Day and find someone you can enjoy it with. Today's feature is dedicated to all the singles out there. I hope you will like today's feature items.

The first featured item today is this awesome card pictured above. I think the card is really cool and perfect for "Single's Day". It is made from 30% post consumer recycled material and can be found in PaperMango's etsy shop for just $3.00. So if you're single or know someone who is, this is a must get card.

The next featured item it this fabulous Love Drawing Oil from LodeStoneAndLadysMantle for $15.00. It has a sweet and sexy fragrance made from hints of rose and jasmine that is sure to attract the men. This oil is a perfect new and unique scent to wear on your night out to stand out. It'll also be great for your next date to create the romantic mood. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Next is this fun and one of a kind creation by ScenicYouth. This necklace is the flirtiest necklace I've ever seen. Why you ask? Well because it's a double sided sterling silver necklace that says "AVAILABLE" on one side and "TAKEN" on the other! lol It's totally outrageous! If you want men to come and ask you out flip it to the "AVAILABLE" side, but if you're not in the mood that night and just want to dance then flip it to the "TAKEN" side to buzz them off. Get this great necklace for only $14.00 from ScenicYouth! (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

The last single item today is this hip Emo's Cupid Bracelet. Created by MonkeyBuns, this bracelet was meant to represent the times when Cupid leads us a stray sometimes and ends up shattering our hearts. With every heartbreak we learn to build a fence around our hearts and the silver lining is when we live to love again. I think this bracelt is absolutely beautiful and has a meaning we believe we all been through. It also would look great with any outfit when you're going out at night. You can get this bracelet for $48.00 from MonkeyBuns' etsy shop. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ LodeStoneAndLadysMantle - 10% OFF Love Oil orders made before Feb. 14th.

~ ScenicYouth - FREE Shipping when orders are made before Feb. 14th.

~ MonkeyBuns - 10% OFF orders made before Feb. 14th with the CODE: SINGLES

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

Happy Lunar New Year!

2009-01-26T18:30:00.000-08:00

Simply Lucky made by BlueWhiteJewelryWear

"I wish everyone lots of happiness, good health, and fortune for many years to come! ^_^ "

Today is Lunar New Year AKA Chinese New Year. I'm Vietnamese so it's called "TET" to me =) Lunar New Year is one of my favorite holidays of the year. It's a day when I get to dress up in my traditional vietnamese outfit and celebrate my culture with family and friends. I just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year before I'm off to more festives.

Ciao!

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 12 - It's Gotta Sparkle

2009-01-26T00:01:00.000-08:00

Today's feature is all about the bling bling that comes with Valentine's Day. We all love to wear jewelry that just sparkle and shine. Well, today feature is all about the sparkle, glitter, bling, and dazzle we love to receive on occassions like Valentine's Day. So guys and gals, keep your eyes open for today's feature items and hopefully you'll find one that would be a great gift or perfect to wear with your outfit.

The first sparkly featured item is this amazing Swarovski Aqua Blue Teardrop wrapped pendant with sterling silver chain. It's just stunning and very eye-catching. It reminds me of the Titanic necklace that was dropped in the ocean in the end of the movie. I just love it! This necklace is made by Deanos3 who is also new seller. You can purchase it for your sweetheart for only $29.00.

Our next item is this pair of Swirly Heart Slim Earrings made by LpJewelry. These earrings are perfect for jeans and classy enough for a black dress. I love how modern they look for only $24.00. The earrings are handcut sterling silver trapezoids embellished with handstamped swirly hearts. They will shine in the sunlight and give your outfit a very unique look to surprise everyone. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

The next item is a combination of the first two items, sparkle and shine. This wonderfully beautiful bracelet is simply amazing. It's modern, but has a victorian style to it at the same time. Found in MindyG's shop for $52.00 this bracelet is totally worth it's cost. It's a gift that will be truly memorable and everytime she wears it she'll feel truly lucky that she has such a fabulous piece. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our last item is dazzling and simple. Want to just add a bit of sparkle to your wardrobe? Well then these Pink Tears Sterling Silver Earrings are the bit of sparkle you've been looking for. These pair of earrings are made from multifaceted glass and are wrapped with 22 guage sterling silver eyepins and hang from sterling silver earwires. I love it's pinkish glow and it only costs $9.00! You can find these dazzling earrings at Jeridiehard's etsy shop. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ LpJewelry - 10% OFF purchases made before Feb. 14th.

~ MindyG - FREE pair of matching earrings to go with the bracelet if it is purchased before Feb. 14th.

~ Jeridiehard - Buy 3 items get the 4th one free and pay shipping on only 2 items. Must contact seller before buying. Special until Feb. 14th.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

~~ Giveaway Roll Call ~~

2009-01-26T00:00:00.000-08:00

Here are some fabulous giveaways you have to enter ^_^...

~ WallTalk - Unique Wall Decor for your Home => Ends 1/31

~ JustAddCharm - Win 10 sets of mini ponytail holders in a variety of patterns! => Ends 1/31

~ RHB Designs - Win a $25 Gift Ceftificate! => Ends 2/1

~ FreckleBox - Personalized Gift for Kids => Ends 2/2

-New York

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 11 - Attention Men - It's for Your Woman

2009-01-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

CALLING ALL MEN! ATTENTION PLEASE! =) Thanks...*ahem.. Valentine's Day is one of the most important day to remember especially for the men. All you men out there don't want to dare forget one of the most romantic day of the year. Now I every year you guys find it hard to figure out what to get your girl this year so today's feature will help guide you.

My first suggestion is this beautiful Hand Painted Silk Scarf. This scarf is a perfect gift because it serves as a card and a gift! The scarf already has the message you want to say to your girl, "Be Mine". Everytime she wears it, you can be sure she's thinking of you. You can also be sure that everytime someone askes her where she got such a lovely, unique scarf she'll be thinking of you. You can purchase this lovely scarf from MadeWithLovingHands for just $18.00! (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

My next suggestion are these fabulous Origami Rose Bouquet made by Lunatiger. Why give her flowers that would just die in a week when you can give her these artistic valentine origami roses made from sating ribbon that will last forever. Let her be reminded of you love for years to come instead of just a week. I know that everytime my boyfriend buys me flowers I get so happy and of course love them, but when the flowers start to die I start to feel sad. I would love to have flowers blooming on my desk for me to look at all year round. Get these everlasting in a variety of colors for only $17.00 from Lunatiger. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Now another great suggestion is this gorgeous handbag. Trust me on this men, almost all women love handbags. We all need at least one handbag in our closet and this hangbag by Daphnenen for $55.00 would be a fabulous gift. This bag is made from high quality COTTON VELVET fabric and is extremely durable, yet lightweight. It can hold lots of items and also comes in a variety of colors to match your need.

My next suggestion and last one for this feature is a gift almost every woman will absolutely love and would want for Valentine's Day...it's a ring! Ok, ok...don't be afraid..it doesn't have to be an engagement ring, but a promise ring would be nice. The ring pictured below is one of the most beautiful rings I've ever seen. It was named "Royal" by it's creator's shop ArtisanLook. I love that name "Royal" and it totally matches the ring's feature. Made from sterling silver and 9k yellow gold, this ring can be order from sizes 5-12 to fit your woman's finger. So why not treat you woman like royalty and spoil them with gorgeous ring on Valentine's Day.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ MadeWithLovingHands - 10% OFF an item $20 or under or 15% off an item over $20" CODE: NYNYVAL to purchase made before Feb. 14th.

~ LunaTiger - Free swarovski star with any 2 or more purchases made before Feb. 14th.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

Wee Gallery Giveaway!

2009-01-24T20:19:00.000-08:00

Win these great Wee Gallery canvases for your children's room. You can win this set of 9x12 inch Farmyard Collection Wrapped Canvases by entering on Optimistic Beauty's blog before Feb. 1.

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 10 - Pink-tastic Love

2009-01-24T09:56:00.000-08:00

Besides RED, Valentine's Day also looks great in PINK! Today's feature is all about PINK. Pink has always been one of my favorite colors because it look cute and sweet, while red is hot and sexy. I like to be both ^_^ but at different times, still not sure what I should be on Valentine's Day though lol ok let's get started....

Our first Pink-tastic item is this gorgeous bracelet pictured above. Isn't it fabulous! I just love looking at it and I think the "always" charm is so sweet, plus it says "forever" on the other side! This is a great Valentine's gift to any woman. The bracelet is made from lampwork glass beads and Bali sterling silver beads. You can find this lovely bracelet at Seashells72's shop for $99.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our next Pink-tastic item is this Love Me Tender Valentine Necklace. This necklace is very versatile. It's simple enough to wear with jeans, but can also look great with a pretty dress. So if you are dressing up or down this Valentine's Day, this necklace will still look great on you. You can purchase this necklace for $24.00 at JacarandaDesigns. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Below is another unique and beautiful necklace. Found at MoonSpiritJewelry's shop for only $39.99. This necklace is made with a sterling silver chain and Swarovski crystals. It's just a hint of pink to add a hint of pink to your outfit. This necklace is great for a person who loves Pink, but only want a bit of Pink to their outfit, for instance if you're wearing a black dress. The sterling silver look great with a black dress and the pink highlights your neck. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our last Pink-tastic item today is something to cover your hands when it's chilly outside and still make you look stylish! This felted fingerless gloves is a great gift to young adults to show their Valentine spirit. I love fingerless gloves because they keep your hands warm while typing, knitting, crocheting, retro fashion, playing a musical instrument, writing, journaling, skiing, hiking...or if you're doing anything! You can find this stylish Pink-tastic glove for $18.00 at Cofygirl's etsy shop.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ Seashells72 - FREE shipping on all orders made before Jan. 31st

~ JacarandaDesigns - 25% OFF on any orders over $50 made before Jan. 31st

~ MoonSpiritJewelry - FREE shipping on all orders made before Jan. 31st

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

INFO on Upcoming Giveaway!

2009-01-23T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry, but there won't be a Valentine Feature today due to a long day at work and how exhausted I am. BUT the good news is that to make up for not having a Valentine Feature today, on Jan. 31st after the last Valentine Feature post, I will be posting up a great giveaway just for all my readers. The prize will be especially for Valentine's Day, so don't miss out and make sure to check in on the last day of my Valentine Feature Special.

Take Care Everyone!

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 9 - Don't Forget The Men

2009-01-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Yes! Don't forget all the men out there who are trying their hardest to make your Valentine's Day this year the most romantic ever. With all the excitement of Valentine's Day building up in us women on where we'll have dinner, what we're getting, etc.. we sometimes forget to also make Valentine's Day as great to the men in our lives as they make it for us. So, today's feature is especially for the men.

Our first feature gift for your man are these lovely and very cool ties pictured above. Any man would look super sweet and handsome with this tie around their necklace. The ties are 100% Silk and are screen printed with a bomb silhouette. The ties also come in a variety of colors. You can get one of these awesome ties for $40.00 at ToyBreaker.

Our next item is this very fun necklace made by KateJewelry. The nut was craved out of wax and then casted into fine silver with a brushed finish. It is on a piece of 20" dark brown cotton cord with a silver lobster clasp. I think this necklace is really nice and very funny. Surprise your hunnie with this unique piece for only $37.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Another great accessory you could get your hubbie is this wonderful leather wallet by UrbanHeirlooms! This wallet is fastens with a big antique French skeleton key and made from rich, claret wine-colored damask leather. A totally fabulous wallet for your man that he'll surely love and cherish. It gives that aura of a gentlemen to their wardrobe for $60.00.

Our last item is this great shaving kit from Wynndrew for just $15.00. The kit includes cinnamon shaving soap, shaving brush and an unscented candle. It will be packaged in a deep red, satin Chinese take out box, all ready to give to your hubbie. Just imagine him looking so gorgeous as he's shaving with your gift the old fashion way. It's a romantic novel image! (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ WynnDrew - 10% OFF your order when you purchase before Jan. 31st. Also WynnDrew is having a buy 2 get 1 free special this month

~ KateJewelry - FREE shipping on all orders made before Jan. 31st

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 8 - Valentine Party

2009-01-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

One of the fun things about Valentine's Day is the Valentine parties. Throwing a sweet party together featuring love all over your home brings everyone in the mood and helps bond couples, family, and friends. There's nothing like brighten up your home this Valentine's Day than with these great Etsy shop decor.

First up, this adorable "Be Mine" Banner. Simple and crafty at the same time. It'll look lovely hanging in your living room or above an arch way. I thought this banner was very classic. I love how eye popping it is and I'm sure your guests will feel the same way. You can purchase this banner for $15.00 from StoriaHome. This banner also comes in other phases such as "Happy Valentine's Day" or "Happy Birthday". You can get this banner variety of phases and colors at StoriaHome.

Our next item is something to decorate yourself in for the Valentine party. This Vintage inspired apron is so precious! It's sure to be a crowd pleasure and make you a lovely host. This apron was entirely designed by Boojiboo for $28.75. It is fully adjustable with two straps that go around the neck [29.5 inches each] and two straps for the waist [32.5 inches each] so you can adjust how high or low you would like it. Perfect fit for anyone and also makes a perfect gift!

Now while you're lovely Valentine apron, why not make some delicious cookies with this cupcake and cookie decorating kit from PurposeDesign! You get a aluminum box that holds 15 glass top containers each measuring 2 inches in diameter. Each container holds a lots of different candy and sprinkles such as pink and white candy sprinkles, red sanding sugar, cinnamon hearts, etc. This decorating kit also comes with a cupcake recipe! You can purchase this kit for $38.00 at PurposeDesign's shop.

Our last feature item is a perfect ending decor for finishing up this post. Pictured below are gorgeous wine glass charms. These charms will look beautiful around your guests glass as they sip red wine to end the evening at your party. The hearts are murano glass with a matching pearl-like bead on each side. You can also use these charms for bridal showers, weddings, etc. for only $10.00 from BlueWhiteJewelryWear.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ StoriaHome - 10% discount on any order, Plus a FREE gift when you purchase before Jan. 31st

~ BlueWhiteJewelryWear - FREE shipping on all orders made before Jan. 31st; CODE = "OrigamiCentral"

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 7 - That Teenage Love

2009-01-20T20:45:00.000-08:00

Awww...that teenage love. How blissful we were back at that age. All the fun crushes we all had, especially around this time of year. Valentine's Day was the day when guys and gals had the courage to announce their "love". Well, let's help out the teenages in our lives and add a little fun to one of the most "important" day of the year for them ^_^.

The sweet necklace picture above is super cute! A perfect accessory to any teenage girl's wardrobe. It reminds me of a "first kiss", doesn't it? You see how the girl in the pendant is lifting her leg as she leans in for her first kiss? Now that is how a first kiss should be, so special it makes you feel like you're floating. Give this great necklace to a teenage girl in your life, she'll absolutely love it! You can find the necklace in MaruMaru's shop for only $13.00!

What is a Valentine's Day without Love Notes?! ^_^ Odd, I'll say.. lol Get this great stationary set from LittleMoandFriends for $15.00. The set comes with 8 writing sheets, 4 envelopes and 4 cute LMF stickers. It's also made from 100% post-consumer waste recycled paper using clean green printing processes! That's awesome! I love this stationary set because the graphic of the girl throwing a paper plane love note is so sweet. I know I loved throwing paper plane love notes back then ^_^ ohh...the memories...

OK...back to earth now =) Our next item is this hilarious button from PrettyPixels for only $1.25! That's a great price and so affordable that you could grab a bunch for all the teenagers in your life. It also comes in the phrase "My heart belongs to What's HER Face", that way you could get it for a boy or a girl. Great on backpacks and even straight on a shirt.

Well, let's end today's feature with a "KISS"! Pictured below is a very cool and kissable necklace. It's sure to make any Valentine outfit stand out. Attract some loving attention with this flirty necklace made by FashionCandy for $15.00. You can also get this necklace in different custom colors, so make it your own kissable lips! ^_^

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ MaruMaru- FREE shipping with orders of 2 or more items when you purchase before Jan. 31st

~ LittleMoandFriends - Buy one Little Mo and Friends Valentine gift (items listed in the Valentine gifts section only) and get 14% off* on any additional item(s) til Feb. 14th.

~ FashionCandy - FREE shipping on all orders made before Jan. 31st

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 6 - Vintage Passion

2009-01-19T06:00:00.000-08:00

What's a Valentine's Day without it's loving past memories? All those romance filled V-days with the ones you cared about close at hand. Let's take a walk to through past Valentines with today's Valentine feature of Vintage treasures.

Our first Vintage Valentine featured item is absolutely FULL of vintage memories. Pictured above is a SteamPunk Necklace made of varies vintage wonders. The vintage pocket watch centerpiece makes me think of special, romantic times that I wish could just stand still and last forever. I'm sure we all have those moments, that's why this is one of my favorite vintage pieces. The necklace also contains other vintage items including a little watch face with a photo of two lovers, a heart charm, and it's adjustable up to 30 inches . You can get this wonderful piece of the past for $78.99 from PoetSummer. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our next item is this lovely and gorgeous Valentine Vintage Laura Ashley Party Dress! I just love how wonderful the color is after all these years. This vintage dress is from the 80's and has a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves with decorative buttons, with an adorable peek-a-boo open back trimmed with three bow ties. It is also made with red velvet and comes in a size 10. Bring your sweetheart back to great past Valentines you've had together with this stunning vintage dress for only $39.95 from Metroretrovintage. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our last item is this cute vintage valentine card from TrendStudio. Now-a-days, all you see when you're shopping for a Valentine cards for your kids, is all these pop star or cartoon figures that say something not very meaningful or as great as they did in the past. Well, TrendStuido is just pack full of great Vintage Valentine Cards that you're going to love. I really thought this canoe valentine card was "oh-so-cute" with it's adorable saying on the bottom corners. This vintage valentine card can be purchase for $8.00 from TrendStudio. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ PoetSummer - Get free pair of earrings to match your item when you purchase before Jan. 31st

~ Metroretrovintage - 10% off all orders made before Jan. 31st. Also, put "Chocolate" in Seller's Note and receive some FREE Valentine chocolate with your order!

~ Trendstudio - 15% off all orders made before Jan. 31st

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 5 - Country Romance

2009-01-18T01:00:00.000-08:00

I love me a good country romance novel. A good novel makes you imagine the scene and the events going on clearly. Well, here are couple of sweet country Valentine items that you will absolutely love. Create your own “country romance novel” with these lovely country gifts this Valentine’s Day.

What’s a romantic country themed Valentine without something as lovely as this handmade rose wreath hanging on your door? Invite your love ones into your home with a warm feeling when they see this amazing wreath and know that the person inside waiting for them is just as amazing. This Valentine Rose Wreath can be found in SouthernGirlFlorals’ shop for just $40.00.

Next is this beautifully made Stained Glass Suncatcher from GustineStreetGlass for $28.
It would brighten up any home or cottage. Just imagine the sun shining through your window, hitting this suncatcher on its way, and making your home glow with that extra warm feeling of love from its beautiful red and pink stained glass.

This wooden sign made by WoodyWords says it all, “Live, Laugh, and Love” this Valentine’s Day. Spread the joy and love Valentine’s Day brings to your home every year with this sign. It’s a reminder to all your family, friends, and neighbors how everyone should be everyday of their lives. Be Happy, Be Loved. This sign is available for $20 at WoodyWords.

Our last feature item for “Country Romance” is this handmade cross-stitch made by TreeFox. This cross-stitch is perfectly named “Love Birds”. This item will make a very unique gift to any Valentine. It really does give that added touch of country romance to any home for just $30.00.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ WoodyWords - 30% off (not including shipping costs) on purchases made before Jan. 31st

~ GustineStreetGlass - 10% off orders made before Jan. 31st.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 4 - The Perfect Words

2009-01-17T09:47:00.001-08:00

Ever search through aisles of cards at the grocery store trying to find the right card that says just the right things in the right way? I think we’ve all been there. It sometimes even takes me hours, just standing there, looking at dozens of cards. Well, this year make it easier on yourself and you feet, just shop on ETSY. You’ll find lovely handmade cards that have real love put into them when they were made; cards like the ones feature today.

Our first card is very unique, as you can see pictured above. It’s made with an origami folded dress embellishment that is just stunning. You can also find cards for men that have folded origami dress shirts on them at KittyKatKards. KittyKatKards’ shops has made lots of cards and embellishments that feature her origami dress design that has made lots of sales. Don’t miss out on the craze and get yourself one of these unique cards from KittyKatKards for just $3.75. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

The next card has many “perfect” words all over it. Imagine presenting this card to your love one, they’ll not only be in the “mood”, but they’ll be touched by the cards highlighted word “PROMISE”. Promise you’ll love your love one for many year to come with this card by PocketfulOfSunshine for $2.75. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Looking for more than one card? Well how about getting these sweet Mini Valentines! Each card is handmade of acid-free cardstock and paper and has been individually die cut. Each set of includes 12 Mini Valentines for $10.00 at Articulations’ shop. These Mini Valentines would also be perfect to buy for children to give out during Valentine’s Day.

Last, but not least, our final card on today feature is this lovely Glass Beaded Valentine Card. It’s very cute and really nicely made. The card is left blank inside for your own personal message, but you can also have it hand stamped with the messages “Happy Valentine's Day" or "I Love You" at no extra charge. This touching card is only $3.00 from Apaperbuffet’s shop. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ KittyKatKards - 20% off the entire Etsy order (this does NOT include shipping). The buyer just has to enter in "I love orange cats." on purchases made before Feb 14th.

~ PocketfulOfSunshine - 15% discount off on purchases made before Jan. 31st.

~ APaperBuffet - two (2) bonus Lunchbox Lovenotes pictured below with purchases before Jan. 31st.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

Win a $25 Gift Certificate from Layers Clothing!

2009-01-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this great giveaway! Win a free $25 Gift Certificate from Layers Clothing! >>ENTER HERE<< Ends Jan. 24th, 2009

GIVEAWAY WINNER! No. 1

2009-01-16T18:34:00.000-08:00

The winner of the Sterling Silver 2-in-1 Pendant is....

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Pretty Sweet Designs! CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for everyone who participated. There will be more great giveaway soon, so make sure you stop on by often ^_^.

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 3 - Sweet & Tasty

2009-01-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

What's a Valentine's Day without all the SWEET stuff that comes with it? Most of us look forward to the chocolate, cookies, and cakes we'll be receive. Yum Yum! ...rolls treat tray out....

Our first dessert course are these delicious looking Mini Vegan Cupcakes! Each cupcake is topped with a mound of buttercream and finished with a tiny pink fondant heart. Perfect for Valentine parties and also as a gift. You can purchase these mini cupcakes from TheCupcakeMint for $10.00. TheCupcakeMint's shop is full of wonderful treats, so be sure to stop by. Even the picture makes my mouth water...^_^ (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Our next treat are these sweet Coconut Bon Bons from JoyousTreasures. Step our of the ordinary and purchase Handmade Candy this year. Each box has about 11 pieces of candy and they are about 1 1/2 inches square. These handmade bonbons have pink and red icing and are professionally packaged by JoyousTreasures. Each box is $6.20. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Hearts, hearts, everywhere...go ahead and grab one for yourself ^_^. These decorative Valentine hearts cookies look super tasty and you can get 18 assorted heart cookies for just $10.95 from SweetiePiesDelights. Have a little heart one day and a big heart another day, it's fun and tasty.

Our last treat today is what I call an "All in One gift". Pictured above is a Valentine gift that is not only a beautiful handmade keepsake box, but it's also filled with chocolate and a daisy necklace. I think of this item this way... the Chocolate are for Now, the Daisy Necklace is to wear Later in the day, and the Keepsake Box for the Future keepsakes. Isn't that nice? Three gifts in one package and you can buy this "All in One gift" from RFColorfulCreations for just $10.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ TheCupcakeMint - 15% off all orders, code "LOVECUPCAKES" on purchases made before Jan. 31st

~ JoyousTreasures - 10% off orders of $10 or more made before Jan. 31st.

~ RFColorfulCreations - 20% discount on the Valentine Keepsake Heart Boxes when purchase before Jan. 31st.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 2 - Some Pet Loving

2009-01-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Every Valentine's Day you think of your boyfriends, girlfriends, husband, wife, friends, etc..BUT do you remember your "Furry Friend"? The one that keep you warm and make you smile everytime you get home. That's right...your loving, loyal pet! Where this year, don't forget their cute little faces and make sure they also feel loved on Valentine's Day.

Our first item is the adorable Hugs and Kisses Dog Dress pictured above made by AwarenessItems. Now doesn't that sweet dog just make you smile? This doggie dress has a pink sequin heart in the middle of the pink and red bow with a matching varigated pink and red sparkly tulle under the skirt. Just imagine walking you dog down the street with this little dress, she'll be the talk of the neighborhood! ^_^ You can purchase this dog dress from AwarenessItems for $60.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Is that Chocolate!? Yum...I love Chocolate. Oh but these are SPECIAL Chocolates...they're chocolate especially made for DOGS ^_^ *Gasp! Lol I'm kidding...every dog owner knows dogs can't eat chocolate, even though I'm sure dogs wish they could. These "chocolates" are actually Wheat-Free Dog Treats made by Hatz4Brats. Imagine presenting this to "candy box" to a pet owner and how surprise they would be to find out that such Gourmet Dog Treats exist! A truly fun gift to give. Boxes come with 12 treats and are available at Hatz4Brats for $16.00. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

I'll be yours little kitty, you don't even have to ask! ^_~ This adorable kitty is enjoying a sweet Valentine Cat Toy from ComestibleKid. Handmade and filled with 100% Organic Catnip, what more would you ask for? I know, a Great Price! This "Be Mine" cat toy is just $6.00! Copy this cat and grab them while you can. (*Discount & Special Available! See end of post.)

Have more than one kitty cat to give a Valentine treat too? Well than this next item is perfect for your cat-lover home. Pictured below is a set of three Heart-shaped Cat Toys filled with homegrown, organic catnip with a little poly batting for added softness. This trio set has a lovely graphic that's perfect for Valentine's Day. Available for $6.00 from MeowWow's Etsy Shop.

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ AwarenessItems - $5.00 off! & FREE Shipping on purchases made before Jan. 31st. *Shipment takes 3-5 weeks*

~ Hatz4Brats - FREE 4 oz bag of my oatmeal dipped dog cookies (see pic) with each purchase of a box of bon bon'es!

~ ComestibleKid - FREE Shipping on purchases made before Jan. 31st.

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_^

~NewYork

VALENTINE FEATURE! GREAT GIFTS & SPECIALS! Jan. 14 -31

2009-01-14T01:00:00.000-08:00

"Sweets for a Sweet" On sale in TutuMonkey's shop

It’s official! Only one month ‘til Valentine’s Day. That one important day of the year that every person must remember, besides their birthday or anniversary. It’s the day to show friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors that you care and love them. It’s also the day when everyone feels the love-dovey feeling in the air and they know they have to share it with someone.

Well, this year get a head start on your Valentine gifts and spread the LOVE around. I will be featuring GREAT Etsy Shops with GREAT Discounts starting today ‘til the end of the month. Come on by daily to see all the Sweet things for your Valentine’s Day, with categories such as…

~ Country Romance
~ Vintage Passion
~ Don’t Forget The Men
~ Some Pet Loving
~ Valentine Party
~ Lust
etc…

There’s a category for all your Valentine needs and Each day a new category will be featured. Discounts can also be easily found on right side after every featured category day. Make your Valentine special this year with all the handmade loving gifts.

So Let’s Begin! ^_~

LITTLE VALENTINES – KIDS

2009-01-14T00:01:00.000-08:00

Our first feature category is "LITTLE VALENTINES – KIDS" because that's when we all learned about Valentine's Day so how appropriate to start off by helping our children, nieces, grandchildren, and all the other little Valentines out there spread the love.

The item pictured above is one of the neatest things I've seen. How cute is it to put your adorable little Valentine girl/boy on their own Valentine Cards to give away! I sure wish I could have had these when I was little. Very unique, very memorable, I'll say. You can get 24 custom wallet size cards for just $15.00 from DelightDesign. (*Special Available, see end of post*)

The next item is a SweetHeart Bear Couple - Gift Boxes. Perfect to decorate the children room with and also serves as a container. The head of the bears can lifted off to store all your Valentine goodies. This cute bear couple can be found at FayeHubele for $6.00! That's a steal!

OMGosh! It's a Valentine Monster! Well, his very actually he's a VERY SWEET Monster =). This Funny Valentine Robot Patch can be sewn or iron-on to any shirt or onesie to show off your "Little Valentine Monster". Plus it's also made from some recycled fabric! Awesome plus for the enviornment ^_~. You can purchase this Valentine patch from JodieFlowers' shop for $12.00.

Lastly on our list for today, is this Super Sweet Valentine Teddy Bear Graphic available on a Onesie or T-shirt. Let your kid wear this around on Valentine's Day and he/she will surely be loved, and get lots of HUGS. The onesies and t-shirts are available in a variety of sizes and the graphic is made with vibrant fabric paint that won't wash away! You can find this one of a kind design from PotatoPatch's shop for $15.00. (*Special Available, see end of post*)

SPECIALS & DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE:

**Please Read: Discounts will only work when you put "NewYorkMemos" in "Seller's Note" during checkout.**

~ Delightdesign - Free Shipping on purchases made before Jan. 31st

~ Potatopatch - 10% off purchase item made before Jan. 31st. Discount will be refunded through Paypal

Stop by Tomorrow for more Valentine fun and deals! ^_~

~NewYork

$100 GIVEAWAY From MagneticStreetBaby!

2009-01-12T11:36:00.000-08:00

Screen Print Made by OrangeBeautiful's Shop .

Damn...$100! That's awesome! Enter this great giveaway Hosted By CraftyMamaof4. MagneticStreetBaby has great baby annoucements that you're gonna love.

~NewYork

Wanna Win This Awesome Pendant?! ^_^

2009-01-11T10:52:00.001-08:00

Enter on this Awesome Blog! >>>PRESS HERE <<< ^_~

~NewYork

Tagged!

2009-01-10T16:48:00.000-08:00

I got tagged by ModFarmGirl! She has a lovely blog, ModFarmGirl.blogspot.com, and her shop, ModFarmGirl.etsy.com, has neat handmade items. My favorite are these adorable Little Elephant Appliques - In Grey Wool Felt. They are just $1.75 for FOUR! Grab them while you can =).

Okay, here are the rules for gettin' tagged:

~ Link to the person who tagged you

~ Post the rules on your blog

~ Write six random things about yourself

~ Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them

~ Let each person know they've been tagged

SIX Random Things About Me:

1.) I've been to every state in the United States, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

2.) I can't style my hair, like most girls can, except for in a ponytail or a bun.

3.) I want to be a major Real Estate Broker by the time I'm 30.

4.) My favorite animal is a Panda Bear ^_^.

5.) My favorite channel is Disney and Nick, especially Nick at Nite.

6.) I just bought a Country Craft book that I hope to make many items from =).

Tagging the following blogs =):

Let the fun begin!

~NewYork

Relax...It's Saturday.

2009-01-10T10:45:00.000-08:00

Picture Drawn by Rkdsign88's shop

Everyone needs some relax time or else they'll overload. The image is from one of my favorite shops and I love it. I told myself, today, I must relax and enjoy myself. So I looked up a couple fun activities in my local community.

1st Stop: Local Newspaper

~Perfect for the current day events. You can also go to you local newspaper website if you don't feel like driving out to pick up one.

2nd Stop: Weather.com

~ It's the perfect first stop because you can check the weather for the day and the site has links to Family and Outdoor Activities. They also have neat outdoor checklists like Picnic Essentials!

3rd Stop: TripAdvisor.com

~I go to this site whenever I travel to another city or to look for local "Things To Do" in my own city. Sometimes I find places and events I would never have known about and it's just a couple minutes away. Just go to the tab on the right that says "THINGS TO DO" and enter in city.

Sometimes this site reminds me of (for all you FRIENDS fans out there) when Ross showed his boss's niece around New York. He felt like a babysitter, but after he researched and visited all the tourist sites, he finds out how much he LOVES New York! lol You never know what in your own city that you just might fall in love with too. This site really helps you find out.

After these stops I usually find some great things to do for the day. Like today ^_^ I'm going to the Charles M. Schulz Museum. They are having a local cartoonist and illustrator Briana Miller there today and every Saturday. How awesome! Local artists!

Have a wonderful day everyone! and Remember...Relax..=)

~NewYork

ETSY: To Quit or Not to Quit

2009-01-09T20:36:00.000-08:00

Cute CONFUSED Dog Tag...Made by Raynae

Etsy is great place to sell handmade items and to start a home business. I love all the art and creativity in one place. Ever since I first heard of Etsy I always heard the saying "Quit you Day Job!" cause Etsy made so many families become independant. All the Sucesses stories really make me believe and espscially since one of my own friends made it big on Etsy, so big she even opened a second shop!..and it's doing pretty well.

Now here's the problem, lately I've been seeing in the forum that people's sales have drop and some are warning to "Don't Quit Your Day Job!". I'm not saying I'm going to quit my job or anything, I just wanted to express my worry for the economy right now. It's suppose to be getting better, but with the CPSIA in Feb. and people pinching their dollars, I hope Etsy shops can survive.

Handmade items are always so nice and Etsy opened my eyes to so much talent in the world. I wouldn't want talented people to be unable to sell because of all the crazy new laws out there and the downfall of the economy. I guess this is just my two-cents. I hope everything will be well for everyone.

Always Take Care,

~NewYork

PIF = Pay It Forward

2009-01-07T10:33:00.000-08:00

Bracelet made by NannetteBernard...Visit her shop for more great Karma bracelets.

One of my favorite finds on ETSY is PIFs. For those who haven't heard, PIF means Pay-It-Forward. On ETSY, seller's would list great items for a near-nothing price, usually 20 cents. They are doing this as a random act of kindness and hopes that the person who purchases their PIF listing will also perform some random act of kindness whether it's listing a PIF too or being nice to someone you know. It's all about spreading Good Karma and spreading more kindness around.

Well last night, I was thinking to myself that I have alot of great items, but not enough room or time to wait for them to sell. So that's why I will start listing more PIFs the whole month of January, and my readers will be the first to know when I list them. I think this is great for the people who love giveaways, but don't want to wait to know if they won, they can just buy it for almost nothing.

On the left side under my profile will be the latest PIF available in my shop, and when it sells I will list another the next day. All I ask is the buyer to pay the listing and shipping cost. This is fair because all my PIFs will be really cool items so don't miss out, check in often ^_^.

*P.S. Don't forget to ENTER MY GIVEAWAY!*

~NewYork

~NewYork's Giveaway No.1 ENDED~

2009-01-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I was lying in bed last night and thought you know I love participating in giveaways so much because when you win it brightens up your day. I want to brighten up someone's day...So as the title says...I'm doing a giveaway!

What do you win you may ask? Well this lovely Sterling Silver 2-in-1 Pendant! That's right, two pendants in one. It could be one whole pendant or two seperate pendants.

How to Enter: 3 ways for 3 entries!

1. Post a comment here about what's you favorite item in one of my two shops, DayJeweler or OrigamiCentral. *Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you*

2. Follow my blog! (Top right corner, lots of neat things coming ^_~). Post a seperate comment.

3. Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post a seperate comment stating you blogged.

*Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you, (email, Etsy name, etc)*

**Giveaway ends January 16th, Midnight PST. I will gather up all the entries and pick the winner from a bowl. Open to everyone! ^_^**

~NewYork

A Second Surprise Already?!

2009-01-05T20:35:00.000-08:00

So I came home around 5 o' clock and found out I won another giveaway! ^_^ How awesome is that? Two wins in one day! I won a $10 Gift Certificate from a vintage shop on Etsy called TheOrangePeel. I chose the lovely bracelet pictured above as my prize. It's a 1970s Trifari Gold Flower Bracelet. I feel so lucky today ^_^ I even feel like doing a giveaway myself, but not just yet, I have to clean up my place before I do so. Once I tidy up I will surely start doing lots of giveaway.

~NewYork

Surprise, Surprise!

2009-01-05T10:44:00.000-08:00

You see that lovely pendant up there? Yeah...I won it! ^_^ Woot! I love to wake up in the morning and be a "WINNER" lol But don't we all hehe...

I won this pendant from LincolnChristian. I entered on her very pratty blog. Her shop is full of interesting designed glass tile pendants, especially of the new movie Twilight, for all you ladies out there ^_~. I, myself, haven't watch or read Twilght yet, but am looking forward to from all the good things I hear. I was already very interested in the movie when I saw the trailor, so just waiting for my boyfriend's romance mood to kick in lol. I want to read the book, but I'm one of those people who loves to read a book that has already been physically read, I'm a used book person. New books are nice, but I have the habit of displaying them more than reading them.

Well, lots of things to do this Monday morning so "Ciao Everyone!". May you have a wonderful Monday too!

~NewYork

Is That My Reflection?

2009-01-04T21:25:00.000-08:00

"Looking at fish" drawn by TummyMountain...one of my favorite shops on ETSY.

Sometimes in life, you take a moment to think about what you've done so far and who you really are. There has been so many things that I imagine would be different in my life when I was in High School. I dreamt about being a real estate genius and working in a big corporation by the time I was 22. I also wanted to own my own condo and run my own little business on the side. Ever since I graduated high school at age 16, I was always told to have had a bright and successful future. I worked hard and studied all the time, but now at age 21 I feel a little disappointed. I thought I would have done more by now than I have already done. I realized today that I haven't focus on one thing at a time. I day dream alot and have wonderful dreams about owning successful businesses in several different fields all the time. One day I want to do this and the next I think I have a better idea. I've tried way too many things and yet still haven't found my niche in anything. The only thing for sure I know, I'm good at business. I was born without any artistic skill, I can't even write pretty. lol So sad. I'm always jealous of people on Etsy. haha Well today as I evaluated myself I told myself, even though I'm not as successful as I wanted to be, all I could do is work hard and don't give up on my big dreams because if you don't dream big, you won't be big. =) That's kinda of my motto now. I want to see where this year will take me. It's time to get focus and get things done...this is also my New Year's resolution ^_~.

~NewYork

Happy 21st Birthday to ME!

2009-01-03T20:42:00.001-08:00

Well, I'm offically 21 years old now! Woohoo! I can legally go drink and gamble now lol awesome! This is my first post just because I want to follow some blogs and I had to sign up. We'll see if I continue bloging =) I might. According to my plans, this year is going to be pretty hectic for me hahaha. Take care everyone! and Happy New Year. Go get those New Year Resolution started!

~NewYork

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VALENTINE FEATURE DAY 3 - Sweet & Tasty

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VALENTINE FEATURE! GREAT GIFTS & SPECIALS! Jan. 14 -31

LITTLE VALENTINES – KIDS

$100 GIVEAWAY From MagneticStreetBaby!

Wanna Win This Awesome Pendant?! ^_^

Tagged!

Relax...It's Saturday.

ETSY: To Quit or Not to Quit

PIF = Pay It Forward

~NewYork's Giveaway No.1 ENDED~

A Second Surprise Already?!

Surprise, Surprise!

Is That My Reflection?

Happy 21st Birthday to ME!

~~ Giveaway Roll Call ~~