Christmas Greetings! (+ quick update)

It has been a very exciting and super-busy holiday season for us! We've loved every minute of it and look forward to providing you with more blog posts in January and more fabulous Divalicious Sample Boxes in February/March. Stay tuned. 2010 is going to be an awesome year!!!!!

Just want to let you know that we will be out of the office over Christmas but will return in January. We will try to respond to all email inquiries as soon as we can....so be patient.;)

In the meantime, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe and joyous New Year! Christmas Kisses and Holiday Hugs to all of you. Talk to you soon!

Gingerbread Dreams

We love everything and anything 'gingerbread'....and simply must show you this adorable Gingerbread Dreams decoration from Plunkett Designs.

This snowflake ornament features a gingerbread man that is made of clay and is handcrafted and handpainted. He also comes with a cute little heart nose....awww! A must-have....especially if your Christmas tree has a gingerbread theme. Did we also mention that this ornament is only $2.95? A great buy!!

Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cookies

Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cookie Gift Set from Holiday Candy Lane

* * ON SALE NOW * *

Divalicious Sample Boxes are on sale now! Hurry over and snag one before they're gone!

Packed & Ready To Go

Whew! It took us over 6 hours yesterday (with 3 extra helpers lending a hand) to sort, distribute and pack samples into the November Divalicious Sample Boxes! Right now, the boxes are ready and waiting to go to their "new homes".

Keep in mind that tomorrow is the big day. Boxes go on sale at 8:00am EST. Don't miss out! There will be lots of great gift ideas, stocking stuffers, and coupon codes inside.

Holiday Sample Box Contributors.....{Update}

WooHoo! Samples are still arriving by the box loads for the Holiday Divalicious Sample Box sale! Be sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 17th and be there bright and early. Boxes will be available at 8:00am EST and they'll be going fast, so don't miss out!!

Here is an updated list of our November contributors (more businesses could be added to the list soon, so stay tuned!)...

****UPDATED NOV. 16

Country Home Scents (just added)

Zhi Bath and Body (just added)

Susan Kay Designs (just added)

Jennuine Candles

Natural Fix Cosmetics

Sanibel Skincare

Lost River Rags

Scaredy Cat Primitives

Mountain Sky Soap

Luken Girls Botanicals

A.W.E Jewelry Design

Vixen and Venus

A Flair For Paper

Smelly Monkey Soaps

Paradise Potpourri

The Mineral Owl

Juicy Bath

Purple Star Designs

Acrylic Paintings by Lindy Gruger Hanson

Orion Botanicals

Birdy Botanicals

Kootenay Bath Products

Cupertino Soap Company

Papertivity

The All Natural Face

Zerbena Boutique

Crystal Lights

The Soap Guru

Revlon (an extra gift for box buyers)

Death By Chocolate.....{Exfoliating Body Scrub}

A fabulous Christmas gift for the chocolate lover in your family! This Death By Chocolate Exfoliating Body Scrub from Simply Tempted is only $11 and contains skin softening Shea butter, pure Cane Sugar, and almond meal. Best of all....it smells like delicious "Dutch Chocolate". Oh, dream!!!! As they say in their shop, this is "pure decadence in a jar".

Gorgeous tote!

We absolutely love this gorgeous Monogrammed Zebra Market Tote from MBT Gifts Galore. It is collapsible (becomes only 1 inch thick), which is perfect for storage! You can keep it in the house, in the office, in the car....anywhere at all. Great for holding just about anything....magazines, stuffed animals, the possibilities are endless!! This is also a trendy alternative to plastic shopping bags when at the mall. Pick one up for only $29.50 USD.

Divalicious Sample Box Contributors...{list}

Samples are arriving by the box loads for the Holiday Divalicious Sample Box sale in November! We've been busy updating the website with descriptions, banners, and links. We've got oodles of fabulous new businesses joining us and wonderful returning favorites, as well. Visit our Peek Inside The Box page to find out what FULL SIZED, GENEROUS SIZED, and SAMPLE SIZED items will be in the holiday boxes!! The date for the November Divalicious Sample Box sale will be announced on our website soon. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in-the-know.

In the meantime, here is a list of our November contributors (more businesses will be added to the list soon, so stay tuned!)...

Mountain Sky Soap

Luken Girls Botanicals

A.W.E Jewelry Design

Vixen and Venus

A Flair For Paper

Smelly Monkey Soaps

Paradise Potpourri

The Mineral Owl

Juicy Bath

Purple Star Designs

Acrylic Paintings by Lindy Gruger Hanson

Orion Botanicals

Birdy Botanicals

Kootenay Bath Products

Cupertino Soap Company

Papertivity

The All Natural Face

Zerbena Boutique

Crystal Lights

The Soap Guru

Revlon (an extra gift for box buyers)

Pumpkin Hat......{Wordless Wednesday}

$32 Pumpkin Hat from Karlen Knits
(made of soft merino and cashmere)

Halloween "Trick Or Treat" Sugar Cookies

Check out this yummy assortment of Halloween Trick or Treat Sugar Cookies! They are each individually wrapped and placed in a gift box - (you get 6 in all). These fresh baked cookies are vanilla flavored and come in the shapes of candy corn, halloween candy, trick or treat, cupcake, ghost, and treat bucket. Too cute! Get your 1/2 dozen today...for only $13.50...from Truly Scrumptious Cookies.

Kiss Anytime Coupons.....*muah*!

Give the gift that keeps on giving. Kiss Anytime Coupons from World Of Thought. Get 5 of these super-cool, pink handstamped tickets for only $1. They're great for any occasion!!

"Red Apple"....{Wordless Wednesday}

Red Delicious Lip Balm from Miss Lippy


Apple Earrings from Jewelry By Vicki


Apple Foaming Bath Whip Soap from My Kitschy Kitchen


Red Apple Loofah Soap from BerrysweetStuff

Halloween Vegan Lip Sauce...{Buy 3 and Save}

You've got to check out the 3-for-1 sale over at Kenny Coop. They are offering you 3 tubes of their Halloween Vegan Lip Sauce for only $6.99 (that's the price of 1). They come in some neato flavors...Candy Corn, Ooey Gooey Caramel, and Pumpkin Cheesecake. You can choose three different flavors or three of the same at checkout. It's completely your choice!

Heady Mountain Designs

All of the jewelry over at Heady Mountain Designs is "handmade with love in the Rocky Mountains". You'll find beautiful, quality pieces at very reasonable prices. Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, and so much more. Here are a few of our favorite pieces from their autumn collection...


Ceramic Pumpkin Earrings


Fall Is In The Air Bracelet

Pretty In Pink.....{Pink Heart Necklace}

This pretty and playful Pink Heart necklace from Heather Sweet features a "lucite pink heart charm dangling with a silver tone butterfly, flower, and clear swarovski crystal". What a simple and sweet piece! Perfect for "Divas" of any age.



Be sure to check out the Heather Sweet shop for more pretty items and some great sales too!

Candy Corn....Yum! {Etsy Finds}

Candy Corn Fused Art Glass Pendant from jochris12


Candy Corn Barrette from Girlettes


Candy Corn Earrings from RozzyToz



Candy Corn Felt Earrings from Belle Azure Gallery


Candy Corn Bath Bomb Cupcakes from Pamper Me Please


Candy Corn Soap Bar from Smelly Monkey Soaps



Candy Corn Lip Treats from Tropical Bomb


Candy Corn Fall Shirt from AppliKays

Love Hot Chocolate?

Pamper yourself (or someone special) with this Hot Chocolate Lip Balm from Petite Threla ~ "body and skin care products for worry-free indulgence". This long-lasting, ultra-moisturizing formula is only $3.50 for a 0.25 oz tin. Yummo!

"Going Bananas"......{Fabulous Friday Finds}

Banana Nut Muffin Tealights from Scented Luxuries


Earrings - Sweet Banana Slices from Dirt Road South


Banana. Ba-na-na. Earrings from Boysenberry Designs


Banana Fantastico VEGAN vinyl key ring from Majesty Inc.



Lets Go Bananas Round Pin from Button Rouge


Banana Chips Mini Guest Soaps from Soapopotamus


Banana Lip Balm 3 pack from LWaite


Banana Cream Pie Soap from Kimber's Handmade Bath & Body

Beautiful!

What a beautiful piece of jewelry! This Blue Ceramic Bead/Aged Copper Ring from AWE shop is absolutely captivating. The shop describes it as "a little turquoise, a little ocean, very Grecian looking." For only $14, this ring would be perfect with any outfit. That's what we love about blue rings. They match almost anything in your wardrobe. Whether you're wearing a casual, professional, or elegant outfit....this ring would be a great accessory.



Another nice thing about this ring is that it is made to order...in YOUR size. How great is that! Plus, it comes in a gift box ready for giving. (Wouldn't it make a great Christmas gift?)

SPOOK-tacular...

Halloween is just around the corner and it's time to start sending out invitations for any parties or events you'll be hosting on that fun evening. Check out this set of 10 personalized Halloween Spooky Pumpkin party invitations. They are 5” x 7” in size and are printed on white cardstock. You've gotta love the price too. Only $13.50 for the complete set. You'll find them (and a bunch of other great invitations) over at A Flair For Paper on Etsy. Spooktacular! Muhahahahaha.....

Chocolate Cream Cupcake Soap....{Wordless Wednesday}

Chocolate Cream Goats Milk Cupcake Soap from Dirt Lane Creations

D'lush Designs

If you love dessert-inspired candles, then you MUST visit D'lush Designs. This place is jam-packed with some of the most delicious-looking candles and melting tarts ever!! We were browsing through their shop this morning and picked out some amazing items that we knew our readers would adore. Check these out...


Creme Brulee Prim Cake Tart (w/strawberry icing)


Banana Nut Bread Candleless Tarts (w/maple icing and pecans)

Mmmm....D'lush Designs is definitely worth a visit...or two..or three...:)

Autumn Leaves....{Etsy Finds}

Autumn Bouquet Wax Tarts from Jennuine Candles



Autumn Leaves Tags from Waisze


Falling Leaves Earrings from Blue Dove Studio


Chartreuse Autumn Leaf Earrings from The Earring Boutique


Autumn Leaves Gift Tags from Seasonal Delights


Falling Leaves Earrings from Purple Star Designs

Antique Silver Earrings....

Just found this new listing over at Etsy. A $16 pair of Antique Silver Earrings from Peachtree Lane. So elegant!

Pumpkin Pie....{Friday Fabulous Finds}

Here are some fabulous finds inspired by one of autumns most delicious desserts.....Pumpkin Pie!


Homemade Pumpkin Pie Mason Jar Candle by The Clackhouse


Pumpkin Pie Soap by Juicy Bath



Pumpkin Pie Soy Mini Muffin Tarts by Black Mountain Candle



Pumpkin Pie Two Layer Lip Balm by Givin Me Lip



Pumpkin Pie Earrings by Terra Sol Creations



Pumpkin Pie Handspun Yarn by Claw Tree Fibers