Friday Tidbits, October 21st {Giveaways and Finds}

Picky Palate Giveaway:

Jenny, over at Picky Palate is having a terrific Giveaway today.  One lucky commenter will win a New 7 Quart Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer.  Just in time for holiday baking! Check out her Giveaway and check out her site.  It is full of recipes to drool over. By the way, the winner gets to choose their color; either red, black or silver.  I puffy heart the Red one.

Kate Spade 30% off sale:

Remember last Fridays tidbits?  I had two items on the ole holiday wish list. Well, Mr. Kringle was listening. Today Kate Spade is featuring a friends and family sale. enjoy 30% off your entire purchase for three days only, ends October 23rd. Use promo code: FALL11FF at checkout.  Free ground shipping too!

I found two more things to love: a darling new iPhone Case and Luna Dress,

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Neiman Marcus Christmas Book has Arrived!

In keeping with tradition, the 2011 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book features items for those seeking a bit, or a lot, of holiday extravagance.

A LOT:

Dream of Jeannie ~ Dream Folly: The structure consists of a mixed-grain interior lattice system, a Sunbrella® exterior lining, and a plexiglass door and dome. The roof is made from vinyl-coated polyester with an acrylic top coat for extra durability. But it’s the interior that goes beyond your wildest, most decadent dreams. Let’s start with the pièces de résistance: a bevy of one-of-a-kind, down-filled pillows from renowned designer Rebecca Vizard.  Price tag $75,000. It is basically a very fancy tent you could have built in your back yard and run to for some quite time as needed.

A BIT:

I ordered a few of these for holiday gifts. It is a must have for wine lovers; Vinturi Red Wine Aerator.

Tiny Orange and Company 77 Giveaway:

“If you end up hiring the Company 77Mobile Pizza Unit for your next party at your house you might want to give the neighbors a heads up. When this 30′ big red shiny fire truck pulled in my driveway last week, my neighbors were worried something happened until they walked over and took a whiff of the fresh garlic, heard the the party music and saw the white canopy set up on the rooftop kitchen!” ~ Jen at Tiny Oranges.

One lucky winner will receive $300 off any party package from Company 77 for an event in Orange County, CA.  The contest entries runs through 11/08/11 at 5pm PST. Check it out over at Tiny Oranges.  {photo credit Jen at Tiny Oranges}

Finally to round out the day:

Things We Say Today Which We Owe to Shakespeare:

Becky who lives in London, is a 20-year-old English Literature lover.  Recently she scribbled out this list in a notebook at 3 am and posted it on her Tumblr page.  Within 24 hours, more than 11,000 people had saved it in their favorites file. Including me. Awesome job Becky, love it.  It takes me back to my school days,  happily.  I thought of my friend Ms. Nikki. This one is for you my dear, honoring all those hours of reading we did together for Mr. Barrett.

Have a great weekend friends – smooches,