Fabulous Friday + Giveaway Winner!

TGIF! Have a good week? For some reason it seemed to crawl by for me. I was busy at the office so usually when you're really busy, the week flies. Hmmm, not this one!

We lost ALOT of snow this week in Ottawa. You can actually see sidewalk and dare I say it...I saw a grass patch on the front lawn this week. What?! The boys were so sad that their snow fort was melting, me...not so sad.

Here's what I'm loving this week...

How adorable are these Easter baskets from Indigo? Cuteness.

What a great option to have. I'll have a cold one please!

                                            Contemporary Deck by Vancouver Photographers Heather Merenda

I've found a really fab skin product. It's called Kari Gran. I have been looking to switch up my daily skin routine and I've found a winner. It's a three part system that includes washing your face with a cleansing oil. I've never washed my face with oil before and I'm hooked. My skin is softer, fresher and I totally smell like the spa when I go to bed :) I highly recommend it. Everything you put on your skin, goes into your skin and through your system. This product is natural, organic, hand poured and just lovely, lovely. I can't say enough about it and wanted you to know. Oh and I am also loving their "Lip Whip". Its soft, natural and makes my lips feel delish.



And the WINNER of the GOGO SQUEEZ Prize Pack is....

Sarah-Journeys of the Zoo! Congrats!

 

Next week I'll be on Daytime Ottawa to talk about hot chocolate bars and organization walls. Tune in if you can!

Have a fresh.fabulous.sophisticated weekend. I'm looking forward to a glass of wine tonight and a marathon session of House of Cards :)

Keep it Beautiful.

 

Holiday Gift Guide- NORDIK SPA-NATURE WINNER!

Hi guys! Remember me? I'm sorry I've been MIA. I've been trying to stay afloat, like all of you, making my list and checking it twice! Phew! I've been on maternity leave so much in the last few years that I forgot how to manage my holiday schedule and work a full time office job. I'm sorry to have abandoned you all. I had so many holiday plans, crafts and décor to share with you but this year, I just couldn't produce fast enough with the amount of hours in a day. Being better organized is definitely one of my 2015 goals. I digress.

However, I know you have all been waiting to hear the winner of the fab Holiday Gift Guide Nordik Spa Giveaway

This is a fab prize. $200 gift card to Nordik Spa-Nature. If you've never been, you can hear about my experience here and it's a must if you live in the Ottawa area or are here for a visit. So fantastic for the soul.

This has been the most popular giveaway on Keep It Beautiful. Thank you all for entering. Keep entering into the contests when you see them.

THE WINNER IS....

BRENDA MCNALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Woot! Woot! Congratulations Brenda. I hope that you will find some time during the holiday season or the New Year to visit Nordik Spa-Nature and enjoy all the relaxation it has to offer.

 

Well my friends, again I apologize for missing two weeks of what feels like one of the most important times in a home design & lifestyle bloggers year...the holidays! I remember when I worked in the magazine industry for a short period of time, we started our holiday edition in August. I'm thinking next summer, my brain is going to have to start going there. Yikies.

 

I won't leave you completely hanging. I have a little bit of a Christmas house tour to share with you sometime later this morning :)

 

 

Keep it Beautiful.

Who Wants a Fresh Look for Spring?

Not only am I ready to start “spring cleaning my house” but I feel like my makeup and skin need a fresh boost! I’ve got something to share with you…Murale by Shoppers Drug Mart, is also feeling the need for Spring and doing some really fab promotions.  You know me, I love a great deal and this is one that I know you’ll love too!

I know I’m definitely looking for something to give my skin a glowing boost and always on the hunt for that perfect face cream. I’m a face cream junkie! Strange thing to love, BUT doesn’t it feel so good to put cream on a fresh clean face? Some of my fav products that are exclusive to Murale are Juice Beauty, Skyn Iceland, Monteil ,Eve Lom, Rodial & Darphin. I have the Juice Beauty Refining Finishing Powder and L.O.V.E it!

Juice Beauty Refinishing Powder

These are two promotions that I think are really fresh.fabulous.sophisticated!

1.      From now until March 7^th (in stores) and March 12^th (online) you can get a free cosmetics bag with 27 deluxe samples worth over $385 when you spend $100 or more*! What?! Amazing. How many times do you go to buy one small item and easily come out with $100 worth of products? Ummm…all the time! I have a thing about cosmetic bags, it’s fun to switch them up, use them to hold my jewelry when I go away and I always have one in my purse for on-the-go! Each Fab & Free cosmetics bag will include a booklet with product information about each deluxe sample. The booklet will also include an Optimum bounce back offer.

2.      Using the Optimum bounce back offer, from March 8^th – April 4^th you can get 20,000 Optimum Points when you spend $125 or more before tax on their featured Fab & Free products. This one is only available in the store, so go out for a nice walk and think “spring fresh” when you get to the store!

If you haven’t been to Murale before, you can go on their website and check out which location is closest to you. Ottawa peeps, ours is located at Bank & Laurier.

That’s it. Great deals eh? Treat yourself to some new products for Spring. Those cosmetic bags will go fast so get out there! Not only does it feel good to clean out our Winter closet, it also feels great to give yourself a fresh look-and-feel for the Spring sunshine.

* offer valid on the purchase total of eligible products after discounts and redemptions and before taxes. Gift value approximately $385. Available while quantities last. No Rainchecks

Disclosure: Although this post has been generously sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart, the opinions and language are all my own, and in no way do they reflect Shoppers Drug Mart.

Keep it Beautiful.

Citrus Silver Jewellry & Glup Babe Products Holiday Giveaway @ Ottawa Mommy Club

Hi everyone,

I reviewed some fabulous jewelry and baby products over at the Ottawa Mommy Club! You should head over there for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Citrus Silver Jewelry. You can click here.

 and a chance to win this adorable and functional baby towel by Glup-Bebe.  Just click here

I've tried both products and really loved them both. Both make a great gift!

Keep it Beautiful.

Shoppers Drug Mart - Fabuloso Gift Ideas!

Have you started to think about shopping for the holidays? Have you seen any commercials yet featuring the big man in red? The holidays are on their way and shopping for gifts sometimes make me feel like this...

Well, have you thought of heading to Shoppers Drug Mart to find those fab presents? Not only can you pick up toothpaste and Tylenol...you can find fabuloso presents!!! You may have received their "Give Beauty" book in your mailbox filled with so many gifts,  makeup, and fragrances to make that holiday shopping list smaller and smaller!

They have tons of promotions happening now and throughout the holidays.!

I love shopping at Shoppers Drug Mart for Mr. Fix-It! His stocking is always filled with mucho toiletries, but this year he will also be getting this for sure...





The AXE Men's Phoenix Toiletry Bag with:
- Shampoo (355ml)
- Shower Gel (473ml)
- Anti-Perspirant (76g)
- Body Spray (113g)









Mr. Fix-It is a huge fan of Axe products and thanks to Shoppers Drug Mart's fabuloso gift set, Mr. Fix-It will smell amazing and I won't have to walk around like this...

My hopefully-soon-to-be-sister-in-law (If my brother will ever get that sparkly on her finger!) would love this. She has lushes lashes that go on for days...

Eye Studio Sampler:
- 6 deluxe mini mascaras
- deluxe eye makeup remover
and the certificate for the complimentary full-size product of your choice. LOVE THIS PART!










And ooh-la-la...me love this GOSH Nail Set. You could split them up and add them into different stockings or wrap these five "OH MY" nail lacquers under the tree for that girly girl in your life! I love those sparkles!

How cute is this Play-Doh candy cane set? What kid doesn't love Play-Doh and what kid wouldn't love all these little Play-Doh containers in the shape of a candy cane?

There are tons of gift ideas at Shoppers Drug Mart so get in there! Do you have Optimum Points? I heart collecting them! You know what I've done before...it's a secret...I've saved up my Optimum Points before to use during the holiday season for gifts. Great idea right?

I also love that the stores are open late, so close to home, always have in-store sales and promotions and have great gift sets exclusive to Shoppers Drug Mart.

and...

CONTEST ALERT!

Shoppers Drug Mart is launching a Facebook contest on December 2^nd that will include:
- an Advent Calendar that will reveal a new product every day
- multiple prizes will be given away over the course of 12 days.
Be sure to like them in order to stay up to date on the contest details and join in on the conversation on Twitter with #GiftsMadeEasy

Also...select beauty products will have a free gift with purchase...AMAZING!

So go into your local Shoppers Drug Mart or click on http://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/holiday and make your holiday shopping easy peasy and stress free! You can also follow on their Facebook page for great ideas and deals!

Keep it Beautiful.

 

 

 

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post. All views and opinions are my own.

Shoppers Drug Mart - 30 Days of Beauty!




30 Days of Beauty

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! That is why I was thrilled when Shoppers Drug Mart contacted me about their 30 Days of Beauty.  Who doesn't love Shoppers Drug Mart?  Honestly, Mr. Fix-it and I are there at least twice a week. From milk, to diapers to lipstick, Shoppers is one of my favourite destinations.



Who doesn't love a new lip gloss? I know you ladies do! I'm also a sucker for mascara and yummy smelling body creams! I've even gotten Mr. Fix-it using men's body wash (yikes, I hope he doesn't read this post ;)
 
So, 30 Days of Beauty...what does that mean?  Well, first of all it's Shoppers biggest beauty event of the year! Shoppers will be showcasing 30 unique looks for 30 days through videos, instructional "How-Tos" in store and online. There will be tons of one day only and month long offers on fabulous brands like: Clinique, Benefit, Revlon, Biotherm, Quo, Gosh and many more!

 
Oooh and they will have tons of coupons on their website. Visit 30daysofbeauty.ca daily to get your print to redeem in-store coupons that are valid for 1 day only.  Fabuloso!

 
You can check it out by going to their website here for tips and videos or stop in at your local Shoppers and book your 5 minute makeover session.



30 Days of Beauty

 
Also, don’t forget that from August 24 to 30, if you spend $75 or more on cosmetics, skin care or fragrance, you will receive a free silver cosmetic pouch with 25 beauty and fragrance samples.

 
So whether you love to try all different beauty products or stick to your tried and true, you should check out 30 Days of Beauty because not only do you want your space to feel beautiful, you need to feel beautiful too.

 
Keep it Beautiful.