what a treat.

i am a sucker for cards. 

i love collecting them, giving them, and most assuredly, receiving them.

i mean seriously, if handsome had some sense he would just write me love letters everyday for my whole life.

i would be set.

in fact, since i never get anything in written form from him that is what i asked him for Christmas. 

(among a few other things.)

some people would find that terribly convenient, but for my poor sweetie, it is just something to add a few more knots in his back.

so to make this holiday gift giving easy on you my sweet, i have something special.

Treat is Shutterfly’s exciting new greeting card brand that makes it easy for people to create and send one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Treat cards are perfect for holidays, birthdays, congrats, thank yous and every occasion in between. It’s crazy fun. It’s super easy. And it’s totally personal.

so whats the treat?

one free Treat card good only on Monday 11/19 & Tuesday 11/20 for you my readers (and you handsome!)

please use promo code TREATBLOGR at checkout

Christmas cards?!!?!? really?

i can not believe it is getting to be this time again? 

what time you may ask?
hello, Christmas card time people!
i don't know if it my pregnant brain, or just the pure love i have for the holiday season, but i have been thinking up all sorts of holiday splendor the past couple of weeks.
needless to say, i was more than thrilled when i was contacted about shutterfly's Christmas Cards and their other holiday goodies.
i browsed for a while and found a few of my favorites.
i don't know what i love more, the bright cheery design or the cute kids!

don't tell the boss, but i nearly borrowed the neighbors truck and headed up the canyon to find myself a tree.
(not really, i haven't even picked out pumpkins yet.)
but you get the idea.

so to celebrate the holiday season a little early, how about a giveaway?!
a $50 credit to use towards your Shutterfly Christmas card purchase. (does not include shipping and can not be combined with any other offer.)
sounds good to me.

you know the drill.
visit Shutterfly's Christmas Card Collection and come back and comment on your favorite card.
the winner will be chosen at random via the old school drawing method.
if waiting is not your virtue, in the meantime, you can check out the special offers page.
there is always something for everyone.

good luck!!
the winner will be announced next monday, the fifteenth.

alexi print giveaway

so excited to be giving away a small print and a high- res file from Alexi today.
i commissioned Lex a few weeks ago to make a print I have been dying to have in my house.
one day it will hang in a better spot, but for now, it has a happy home in the kid zone of the family room.

(ps, the crocheted doll was a gift. don't judge) ha ha.

want to win a print of your choice? 

head over to Alexi's society6 page and her online store.

come back here and let me know what print you love.

THEN: start pinning!

each pin with an @alexibullock comment gives you one entry. 

giveaway ends thursday at midnight and then, as per usual, the winner will be drawn at random out of my cute little anthropologie yogurt bowl. 

best of luck out there. 

happy monday.

romawinkel giveaway

there comes a time in every girl's life
when she comes across a human being that just fascinates her.

Roxy Marj is one of those human beings for me.
she is overflowing with talent and her sense of humor rocks.
you know the blog you look forward to reading everyday and get a little disappointed when they are too busy to update you on their life because they are working it in their own etsy shop to make beautiful and fun things for you to purchase?
yeah she is that person for me.

she is also so great that she is doing a giveaway right here on the good old Bishop's Wife.
the loot:
a soft envelope clutch in the print of your choice. (a $32 value) although, i have a personal addiction to the clutch, the other shop items have me begging handsome for an early christmas.

the rules:
1. visit romawinkel on etsy.
2. leave a comment telling us what print your clutch would be sporting if you owned your very own!

it also never hurts to become a follower.
winner will be drawn at random and announced friday the fourteenth.

cheers!

a happy hour giveaway

we are so EXCITED to announce coral and coconut's first giveaway.
but it's not here!
head over to the happy hour and become a follower.
i hope you like what we chose!

also if you aren't already become a follower of The Bishop's Wife and Breakfast at The Zemke's.
you can join this site at the bottom of the page.
we have lots of fun in store!

nikson and fantastic

(taken with the iphone)

some nights when we put the little to bed we can hear him talking.
pretty sure it's to fantastic mr. fox.
he loves him.

don't forget to enter the giveaway here.

On the Twelveth Day of Christmas...Happy Christmas Eve

Christmas is probably my most favorite time of the year.
Mostly because it is a time of serious spiritual reflection and gratitude for me.
I could not be a more blessed woman to have such great friends, a wonderful family, and more specifically, two guys that make my heart melt.
I am a happy lady right now.
Even when life gets difficult, I am constantly reminded of my blessings and the hand of the Lord in my life.
My post today is some inspiration I always read during Christmas and try to keep in my heart all year long.

“This year, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. Write a letter. Give a soft answer. Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. Think first of someone else. Be kind. Be gentle. Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stranger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth.  Speak your love and the speak it again.”

Howard W. Hunter

Merry Christmas Darlings.

**GIVEAWAY WINNERS**

Naturally Natalie Pine Cone Hanger-
Ellie said...
VERY cute! I love mistletoe or kissing crystals for the VERY obvious reason :)

Devany Gift Card-
Mamie said...
I would get the happy birthday banner!! I love the colors and we are starting to have a lot of birthdays in my family!!

Tat Toes-
Tamera said...
Great blog Jaclyn! I can't believe I have still not tried these Tat-toes yet! Love those Merry & Bright ones! Merry Christmas!

All winners are chosen at random, using random.org. When entering giveaways please make sure to leave your email/contact information so that I can get back to you if you're the winner! Please also take a quick minute to subscribe to The Bishops' Wife blog! 


Congratulations Winners! I will contact you after the holidays with your winnings!
Thank you for participating!

Black Friday Giveaway *CLOSED*

I am really excited about today's giveaway.
Black Friday wouldn't be the same without something free, right?
Rose is a Rose has become one of my favorite etsy shops.
Especially for baby boy accessories.
Those are hard to come by.

The woman makes suspenders!
And the quality is impeccable.
How cute is that?
Want to win a bow tie of your choice? 
Makes for a perfect Christmas gift for yourself or a lucky gentlemen.
Visit Rose Is A Rose  here.
You can also visit her cute blog and become a follower.
And "like" her on facebook here.
Then you will know why I adore her so much.
To win: come back and leave a comment with what bow tie you are in love with.
Winner to be announced on Monday, November 28th, 2011

Look who is rockin' one of her bow ties?
Good luck and have a great weekend!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO...


**STUDIO SARAH PHOTOGRAPHY**
Wow, I love a LOT of these! My favorite is the Mustard & Gray - Bow Tie


Please leave a comment with your email and I will give you the details for your win.
Thanks to everyone who participated. We will do another giveaway soon!

it's GIVEAWAY time!! **CLOSED**

Since I am in the holiday mood, how about a holly jolly little giveaway? 

Whimsy Place is a darling card company that offers
simple, elegant, and fresh card designs. 

Check out their website here.

And for you blog addicts, you can get in your morning cup of blog here.

 So what is in it for you?

25 FREE Christmas Cards, that is what! 

Not only do you get the cards, but Whimsy Place always includes 

free envelopes, and the option to print on the back for free.

Plus, if you like Whimsy Place on Facebook you will receive 

8 free printable cards!

You do the math.

How do you win?

• Leave a comment below telling me which card you love.

• Giveaway ends November 17th, 2011 at midnight.

• Winner announced on November 18th, 2011.

Best of luck to you all!

All winners are chosen at random, using random.org. When entering giveaways please make sure to leave your email/contact information so that I can get back to you if you're the winner! Please also take a quick minute to subscribe to The Bishops' Wife blog! 

PS- we are using Whimsy Place for our Christmas Cards. 

Can you guess which one we love? 

***Congratulations to Jill of Hammer Time***

Hammer Time said...

The first one! Very merry Christmas!***
Send me your email so we can get you hooked up with your darling Christmas Cards!

Happy Birthday Giveaway!

May is bringing on some fabulous surprises...not only for me, but for you, my readers! For my birthday I am giving one of you a present. Isn't that exciting?! It is my first giveaway and I am so so excited. Paper Coterie is a new online documenting company that have things totally figured out. The products are unbelievable, beautiful, and totally custom.Documenting your life can be easy, affordable, and so so cute. I am working on my book right now. We have some family pictures this weekend, and then voila! I can't wait!

So here is the deal...Someone is getting a FREE product. Here's what you have to do.

• Follow The Bishop's Wife.
  

• Leave your email in a comment.
  

• Choose from one of their personalized growth charts, wall décor posters, baby books, calendars, journals, recipe books, and shower guest books. Tell me what one you would buy in your comment.

For another entry:

• Follow Paper Coterie on Twitter and/or Facebook

It's that easy! The winner will be chosen by random.org. Tell everyone you know. The winner will be chosen on my birthday, May 28th 2011.