Happy Weekend!

here are some lovely links for you to follow!

+ abby try again :: her shop is so lovely! full of colorful prints. i may snatch a few!
+ a lovely ring from milk [ pictured above ]
+ free printable bookplates from martha stweart! i do love her stuff so. via creaturecomforts.
+ this is a super lovely website too cute for words.

have a super nice weekend all!

** a note to the winners of the giveaway :: i am moving, so your prizes will not ship until i am moved in. it appears that they have been packed. i am really sad i didn't get them out sooner.

a lovely deal for YOU!

if you are currently a follower of this blog or become one, get 10% off your purchase from umbrellastand!

just mention your username in the message to seller at checkout!

<3

p.s. this offer applies if you follow my tumblr too!

Sale Sale Sale!

visit the store for great deals!
prices won't stay long!

also, visit my newest project to help those in need!
it's a great cause and i'm really excited about it.
the shop is just getting started so stay tuned!

Drumroll Please

and the winners are:
#2 JDD for the first package
entry via email
#15 Whimiscal creations for the third package
entry via comment
#3 LeeAnn for the second package
entry via comment
#25 Noella for the fifth package
entry via comment & tweeting
#32 White Poppy for the fourth package
entry via comment

congratulations winners! i will contact you for your address
<3

Freebies :: Shipping Labels

i have been looking at these lovely labels for quite some time but it never occured to me to use/post them.



find them on ez's blog here

Many Thanks!

whew! this week has been absolutely crazy!
a few lovely blogs have featured or mentioned me, in which i am very grateful! i'm on spring break but i barely have time to catch my breath. i've been working on the shop and another shop on etsy AND a little shop on bigcartel for charity. on top of that, i should be studying for a few exams and finishing a book for school. oopsie!

anyway, many thanks for those who have spread the word about my growing shop and those of you who have entered the giveaway! :)

love,
melissa

Pretty Room!

i am moving to a lovely new space mid april, and i plan to have an office!
i want it to look like this!

found via decor8

Giveaway {Banner}

<a href="http://yourumbrellastand.blogspot.com/2009/03/giveaway-prizes.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/teapartytime/Untitled-6.jpg" border="0" alt="gievaway banner"></a>

Giveaway {Prizes}

{Package ONE}
1. signature black, white, yellow fabric colored button tacks from blackwhiteyellow
2. 5x7 tiny print from backbone

3. bunny tiny cards and upcycled tiny envelopes from maythird
4. four friends cards from essimar

please visit each seller's shop for more pretty items!

{Package TWO}
all cards a by dozi.
you will receive a letterpressed euca card, a swirl birthday card, and a set of 8 acorn gift tags.
please visit her shop for more lovely cards. she has very modern cards perfect for modern people!

{Package THREE}
all cards are by nicoletter.
she is a friendly german-based stationary maker who is new to etsy. visit her shop for more lovely items!

{Package FOUR}
1. wood heart pin from theluckybutton
2. mini bird stamp from cupcaketree

3. endearment necklace from pokeadot

and for the 5th place winner (yes, there's more!)
you will recieve a lovely
surprise
ACEO
from

prettylittlethieves!

visit her shop at prettylittlethieves.etsy.com.

you will also get a lovely surprise from me!
:)
!

GIVEAWAY {Rules}

hello darlings!

i have completed the giveaway and rounded up bunches of pretty things. the theme of this giveaway is prettying up your office space. or anything else, really.

-----------------RULES
1. you may enter 10 times. each entry is equal to 10 points. be sure to somehow include your
email address!

you may enter in the following ways:
-leave a comment {1 point per entry}
-purchase anything from the stores that participated or even from umbrellastand
(just simply email me a copy of the transatcion number and item) {10 points}
-post a copy of the giveaway banner-be sure to leave the link in the comment {5 points}
-twitter about it! send me a direct message {5 points}

2. the giveaway starts March 23rd, and ends April 1st
3. winners will be chosen the following weekend. they will be notified via email and announced
the same day.
4. good luck everyone!