Category: Fashion

Olive Bungalow’s Customized Jewelry Giveaway

Becoming a mother is sheer magic.  When my oldest, Sadie was born I was immediately filled with a whole new kind of love.  And when Lyla followed 2 years later, I swear my heart grew bigger.  It’s fun to find a piece of jewelry to celebrate the special mother/child relationship which is why I’m thrilled to be sharing with you a customized jewelry giveaway from Olive Bungalow along with promo code “TinyOranges15” for 15% off  when placing your order before November 23, 2012.

Be sure to stay tuned to the bottom of this post to enter for your chance to win a $100 gift card to Olive Bungalow!

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How to Trade In or Sell a Diamond

Have you ever wondered how it works to trade in or sell a diamond?

I spoke with Bruce of Gramercy Gifts, a trusted family jeweler in Newport Beach, and he told me all about the process. It really is fascinating! If you want to explore trading in or selling a diamond in Orange County, consider Bruce to be your go-to guy.

Life scenarios that involve trading in or selling a diamond can be due to either happy or not so happy events.  Let’s start with the happy first!

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How to Clean Your Diamond Ring

For my 10 year anniversary last fall, Bruce of Gramercy Gifts in Newport Beach created a new wedding ring for me using my original diamond in a brand new halo setting. Something old, something new!  When I got my new ring, I thought it was an opportune time to ask an expert jeweler something have always wondered about ~  what is the best way to clean my diamond ring at home? 

I have bought fancy jewelry cleaners from the swap meet and various other ones throughout the years, but never knew if they were worth the money.

Bruce’s answer surprised me, so I am excited to share this inside scoop with you. It it cheap, easy and doesn’t include fancy jewelry cleaning solutions!  Here is what he suggested for those times you want to clean your diamond, whether at home, while traveling, or anytime.

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Wittlebee = Amazing Children’s Clothes, No Malls.

I am a shopper.  I can shop ’til I drop, and then get a venti iced coffee and find another store.  I really enjoy the thrill of the hunt, but with two kids, a husband, a part time job,  trying to keep the house together, fixing meals and fitting in some exercise somewhere- who has the time?!?!  Enter Wittlebee = amazing children’s clothes, no malls.

Wittlebee is a subscription clothing club for kids that saves parents time & money.  Curious how it works?

Parents sign up by filling out their…

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Tina Steinberg Fingerprint Jewelry [Giveaway]

“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” ~ Flavia Weedn

I have always loved that quote, and even more so now that I am a mother. My children have awakened a new understanding in me…

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