Be Mine

Kate Spade is offering a lovely collection of e-valentines you can send to that special someone in your life. I wanted to give you all a few virtual Valentine's Day gifts...

Duck shoes, Sperry Topsider

Red Velvet Cupcake, Georgetown Cupcakes

Hermes Bangles

Ice Bag, Wm. J. Mills & Co.

Crab Tie, Vineyard Vines

Happy Valentine's Day! xx

Gift Card Giveaway

Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams Ashore has reached 500 followers! I started this blog when JCW started business school as a means to keep myself busy and it has been nothing but smooth sailing. You all have welcomed me into your community and inspired me beyond belief. As a thank you to my wonderful readers, I am teaming up with CNS Stores to offer you a chance to win a $50.00 gift card. CSN Stores carries everything from swing sets for kids to Tervis Tumblers. Here are some items I would purchase or use the gift card towards.

Sebago, Boat Shoes

Sutherland Baskets, Scout Picnic Basket

Le Creuset, Dutch Oven

Patagonia, Messenger Bag

Magic Bullet, Blender

Texas Irons, Personalized Steak Brand

The giveaway ends Friday, February 18th, at 5pm EST and is only open to U.S. and Canadian readers.

The Giveaway:

1. For 1 entry...leave a comment, you must be a follower.
2. For an additional entry = 2 entries...become a fan on Facebook.
3. For an additional entry = 3 entries...write a post about this giveaway on your blog.
   When you leave a comment let me know what you have done and your number of entries.

I would love to hear about any posts you would like to see on the blog. If you don't have a blog make sure to leave your email address in your comment. Thanks for reading and good luck!

Bird Dog Bay Treat

The folks at Bird Dog Bay have offered my readers 15% off any order placed before Valentine's Day. Simply type the word "Valentine" into the notes section of the order.

Five Favorite Flicks

I tend to hibernate in the winter. The only way I get through the cold months is by watching a lot of movies and eating comfort food. On occasion I have run out of movies on my Netflix queue and it defaults to JCW’s list…let’s just say we don’t have the same taste in movies so it’s always a letdown when I receive a documentary on the art of BBQ! Here are my Five Favorite Flicks...if you haven't seen them I strongly recommend adding them to your queue.

Something's Gotta Give

Wall Street

Trading Places

You've Got Mail

Casino

I have tagged several of my favorite bloggers to find out their Five Favorite Flicks...

Preppy 101

Summer is a Verb

Monograms and Manicures

Muffy Martini

The Company She Keeps

Red Clay Soul

Pink Preppy Lilly Lover

Anyone who wants to play along or leave me a comment please feel free to participate. Thanks for helping me get through the winter with your Favorite Flicks. It was quite the challenge to just pick five...good luck! xx

Oliphant

Cara Hotchkiss officially launched the jewelry line Oliphant in the summer of 2010. Cara spent years searching for unique materials and perfecting her ideas. From the looks of her line, all of that hard work certainly paid off.

Gents, One of these Oliphant baubles might be just thing for your sweetie on Valentines Day! xx

Bird Dog Bay

Downward Duck Bowtie

Royal Wulff Fly Link Set

Bay Quail Hunt Necktie

12 Gauge Boxer Shorts

Sittin' Shotgun Cummerbund Set

12 Gauge Collar Stay Set

Bird Dog Bay founder Steve Mayer went to an animal rescue center to adopt a dog and fell in love with Labrador Retriever named Gus. Dogs like Gus were often in the shelter if they made poor hunting dogs or "bird dogs"...that's how he came up with the scentless bird logo. The website even contains a list of various things Gus has eaten.

Special thanks to one of my loyal readers for reminding me of the ever so charming Bird Dog Bay brand. Ladies, these would make great gifts for your Valentine! xx

Jamie Meares

The premier issue of High Gloss magazine showcased Jamie Meare's home.

I recognized lots of home accessories in the photos that she sells in her shop, Furbish Studio.