People always ask “do you really find stuff at thrift shops?” The answer is always “heck yeah”! The thing with going to a thrift shop, whether it be Goodwill, Salvation Army, or the numerous second-hand, consignment and thrift shops we … Continue reading
It seems like yesterday Lianny and I were in talks to expand the sweets emporium I call Sugar-Sugar Cakes. I don’t mean just make our presence more prominent. By “expand” I mean integrate and even transform “Sugar” into a more comprehensive, full service business that will benefit our clients and provide them with everything they need to truly customize their events. Out of this desire we have to “fabulize” (yes I know it’s not a real word) the party world, Vera Vintage Rentals was born! It’s not enough to make something that tastes good, unless it also looks good!
I have always enjoyed creating that special, unique cake for each customer and have been doing so successfully for years. But honestly, it was not the goal. Let it be said that I CAN NOT STAND the cookie cutter cakes. You know what I mean. The type you pick out of a book at the grocery store made with that fake buttercream? Now, don’t misunderstand me: I’m not knocking these cakes. There’s obviously a market for them. But seriously, even as a cake stylist I would be bored out of my mind if I had to make the same sponge sea creature cake over and over, ad nauseam. You see for us at Vera Vintage, and many others like us, a wedding, a party, an event, is not just something that’s thrown together. No! These snippets in history and time that we choose to celebrate (and forgive the drama, but I’m dramatic), become a part of US, OUR history, and they are many times added to the timelines of our lives. These events may be, for us, the most memorable moments in our lives. These are events that will be (deserve to be) forever remembered, recorded, and yes, even cherished. So how can we allow them to be perceived in a way that is not supremely special and spectacular?
So for a bit, Lianny and I have been stalking thrift shops, flea markets, and second-hand stores from North Metro Atlanta to North Carolina and while many will think of us as a bit crazy (okay, a lot crazy), we prefer to use the term dedicated because, in the end, it is that crazy dedication that we will bring to make your events that much better. So a little crazy is good sometimes. No?
Although we are not quite ready to present what we have in store for you, we would like to celebrate our little venture with a grand opening of sorts, only you get the gifts! We know that no party chick, food blogger, or stylist could do what they do without a fabulous camera and here’s your chance to win a camera package valued at over $1000! We have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers, foodies, crafters, and party chicks and are honored to be in such great company to present this giveaway with them.
You have the opportunity to win a $1000 Photographer’s Dream Shopping Spree. You can pick out anything you like from DSLR cameras to camera bags to accessories and lighting and more. Or you can opt for $1000 USD transferred to you via PayPal so that you can shop to your heart’s content!
There are quite a few amazing bloggers and vendors who came together to make this amazing giveaway possible including Spaceships and Laser Beams, Yumtastics, Go Against the Grain, Life Revolves Around Them, Mimi’s Dollhouse, Not Just A Mommy, Angelina´s Dream Parties, Twinkled Spice Boutique, Hello My Sweet, Party Snobs, Inkberry Cards + Design, UR invited, Petite Bebe, Party Printables, Unlimited Party Themes, Party On! Designs, Vanessa Hankins Photography, My Garden Party, Dorothy Kurzydlowski Photography, Sugar Sugar Cakes, DimplePrints, Creative Juice Cafe, Miss Party Mom, PaperCandee, Creative Designs by Toni, Paige Simple Studio, Calamity Kate’s Kitchen, Simply Creative Printables,The Way The Cookie Crumbles, Michelle’s Party Plan-It, Paper and Style Co., And Everything Nice, Samantha Walker Designs, Simply Sweet Parties, Events by Kate, Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams, One Inspired Party, Kima’s Konfections,This Nest is Best, Triple M Good Parties and Myour Stories Designs. And that’s not even everyone!!!
More than 60 people are contributing to this contest. To see the complete list, take a look at the Rafflecopter form. As small businesses and blogs, we would never be able to offer such a cool prize, so it’s a lot of fun to be able to combine forces and giveaway something so special.
Prize Details: The winner can select up to $1000 in camera equipment or supplies (including all sales taxes and shipping) to be delivered to the single destination of their choosing. The winner has the option of receiving $1000 USD in PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize.
The winner will be selected randomly via Rafflecopter. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of people entering. Should the winning entrant(s) not respond within 48 hours of being emailed, another winner(s) will be selected. Please ensure spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com is on your safe email list. We would hate to have to redraw another winner!
Rules: This contest is open worldwide from May 17, 2013 at 12:01am EST to June 6, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. All entrants must be the age of the majority in their own country. Should unforeseen circumstances occur, this contest could be cancelled at any time. Void where prohibited by law.
Good Luck!
Disclosure: This blog did not receive any money to participate or promote this contest. This giveaway is in not way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, PayPal or any camera-related company. As one of many participants, we are not responsible for logistics or prize delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at Spaceships and Laser Beams by emailing spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com.
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