We Are Knitters {Review + Giveaway!}

It's been a long, loooong time since I knit anything but when We Are Knitters contacted me to see if I wanted to try out one of their kits and give one away to a lucky follower I was excited to say yes.  There's just something about curling up in a cozy chair and knitting that melts the stress away.  
(Don't forget to look for our exclusive coupon code and enter the giveaway to win your own kit!)

We Are Knitters has tons of kits available to choose from - including scarves, hats, sweaters, blankets, and even dresses! But since it had been so long since I knit anything I decided to be safe and go with the Downtown Snood kit from their beginner level selection of kits.

The wool for this kit is premium 100% natural Peruvian wool which is amazingly soft and thick with 35 colors to choose from.  In fact, I loved it so much I got an extra skien so I could make the project twice.  (You are also able to purchase wool skeins separately right from their website.)   

In the kit you find your wool, wooden knitting needles, pattern, needle, and a label for your finished project.  Embarrassingly, I do not know how to read a knitting pattern (ha) but it was written so simply even I could understand it.  And what's even better, We Are Knitters (WAK) has great video tutorials available to you so you can study how to do the stitch and easily pause the video to practice step-by-step.  

I definitely recommend watching the videos with your knitting needles and some scrap yarn in your hands so you're able to practice before you start on your nice yarn from WAK.  But after some practice I was able to get it down and was kitting away a mile a minute in no time.  

The project went quickly and now I have some gorgeous handmade scarves to wear now that the cold weather is setting in.  

We Are Knitters was also kind enough to share an exclusive coupon code with my readers - just use the code BIRCHLANDINGWAK at checkout to receive 15% off your order!  

GIVEAWAY

Would you like the chance to win your own Downtown Snood Kit in your choice of color? Just visit We Are Knitters HERE and sign up for their free newsletter. Givewaway will end October 24th.

EDIT 10/26/16: Winner chosen and notified - Congratulations Kristin B!

- I received these materials for review from We Are Knitters but all opinions expressed are my own.  Please see our Disclosure Policy for more information. - 

Allison Cole Jewelry + Giveaway!

I've had the pleasure of following Allison Cole Jewelry on Instagram for awhile now and fell in love with Nicole's gorgeous nautical-inspired jewelry.  Nicole was kind enough to send me one of her classic rope bracelets to style and offered to give a bracelet from her gorgeous line to one lucky winner.  Read on for an exclusive coupon code and how to enter to win a bracelet of your own!

Nicole Recomendes is the owner/designer behind Allison Cole Jewelry. Nicole has roots in New England - growing up in Hanover, MA and spending every summer on her family's boat. She has always had an eye and love for nautical style. After working in the corporate world for awhile, she followed a dream to work for herself and launched the line in May of 2015 and it really took off from there!

I've always been a big fan of nautical and New England-inspired fashion myself and so I was excited to pair her Metallic Rope Bracelet with some of our favorite nautical inspired pieces. What I really love about this bracelet is that it's simple enough to dress up or down but still bold enough to make a statement. These rope bracelets look great on their own or stacked with other bracelets and bangles.

Exclusive Coupon Code

Allison Cole Jewelry is also very reasonably priced which makes this trendy style achievable for everyone.  Better yet, we have an exclusive coupon code to share with you -- use the code BIRCHLANDING at checkout to get 20% off everything in her shop!  (That makes the bracelet I'm wearing less than $20 - such a great deal!)  

*GIVEAWAY!*  

Looking for a chance to win your choice of bracelet from Allison Cole's line?  Find the photo above on my Instagram (@birchlandinghome) and enter there!  All details and rules can be found in the giveaway post.  
Good luck!  

Bracelet c/o Allison Cole Jewelry | Leash c/o Mariner Lines

- I received this bracelet for review from Allison Cole Jewelry but all opinions expressed are my own.  Please see our Disclosure Policy for more information. -   

Photos by Adrian Pelletier Photography

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Fun feature with Allison Cole Jewlery coming soon!

I'll be having a really fun feature with Allison Cole Jewelry - and a *givewaway* coming to the blog soon!  You don't want to miss this one ;)  

Can't wait? You can use the coupon code BIRCHLANDING to get 20% off everything at Allison Cole Jewlery

Totally in love with my new black and gold classic rope bracelet!  

Christmas in July Giveaway!

Hosting a little Christmas in July Giveaway over on my Instagram (@birchlandinghome) for one of my new Compass Ornaments! 

Please check it out and feel free to enter and share, thanks so much!  

Giveaway ends 7/31/16 at 8PM EST.  

Good luck!  

Mom Style: Statement Teething Necklaces by Nûby + GIVEAWAY!

Statement necklaces are big right now, and why not put that style to good use by working double-duty as a teether for your tot?  Sounds like a great solution to me!  Nûby was kind enough to send me two of their new Teething Trends statement necklaces to style and review - and one lucky winner will get to choose one necklace for themselves from Nûby's line!   

All of the teething necklaces in Nûby's new line are both on-trend and on-hand when you need them most.  By having a teether that you wear, you always have one at the ready when your little one is in need of something to teeth on - especially handy to keep them from gnawing a finger off while you're stuck in a long line at the post office.  

These teething necklaces are BPA-free and made from soft silicone so they're easy on tender gums.  They also feature a break-away clasp in the event of an overly-grabby toddler but please keep in mind these necklaces are meant for moms to wear, not your teething littles.  

There are a variety of colors and styles available, as well as bracelets (not pictured in this review), so you can find one - or seven - that match your style and every item in your wardrobe.  What I love most is these don't even look like teethers - they're stylish enough to wear to work or a girls night out.  

Mom Style

Necklaces featured are Nûby Teething Trends Medium Oval + Pearl Necklace in Teal and Nûby Teething Trends Pearl Necklace in Grey.  

This is probably one of my favorite combos and a perfect outfit for a lunch out with friends.  This necklace really pops against the crisp white linen shirt and the straw fedora and aviator sunglasses add some more fun, trendy elements.  

The teal teething necklace also pairs perfectly with this geometric print maxi dress, over-sized sunhat, and sunglasses.  Perfect outfit for getting ice cream with the family down at the water.  

This monochromatic outfit is ideal for doing errands and running around town with a grey and navy striped tunic top, dark washed jeans, and the grey pearl beaded necklace.  

Just love the grey pearl beaded necklace against the grey and navy stripes!  

This week we made the trek up north to check out the Lupine Festival.  The flowers were in full bloom and still gorgeous despite the constant drizzle (though I wish I could have said the same thing about my hair).  We dressed for breakfast out and walks around the lupine fields, and the Medium Oval + Pearl Necklace in Teal was a great pop of color against my white button-up and black quilted vest.  

**GIVEAWAY!**  
A teething necklace of your choice from Nûby

One winner will be chosen to receive one (1) Nûby statement teething necklace in their choice of style/color.  Open to US entrants only, 18 years or older - winner will be contacted by the email address provided.  
You can select how many entries you would like to complete but keep in mind an invalid entry (i.e. stating you're following on Instagram, but you are not) will result in disqualification.  Thank you and good luck!  :)

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- I received these items for review from Nûby but all opinions expressed are my own.  Please see our Disclosure Policy for more information. -   

Nûby's Teething Trends Jewelry is available at Babies 'R Us and Wal-Mart.    

Feeling a Little Behind Lately..

To do? All the things! 

Feeling really behind lately, I have a million little (good) projects going on and haven't been able to check any off the to-do list in a while.  Between training for a half marathon, working on Etsy/wholesale ornament orders (I get them year-round, wahoo), and trying to work on some projects around the house I've fallen a bit behind on the blog and getting new Etsy stock out there and I apologize.  

Just wanted to let you know that things will be picking up again soon with new Etsy items as well as some great collabs/giveaways with companies like Nuby and We Are Knitters.

If you haven't turned on Post Notifications on Instagram for Birch Landing Home yet, now is the time because you won't want to miss out! 

Happy Mail: We Are Knitters

Just received my first We Are Knitters knit kit!  I haven't knit anything in years and I'm so excited to do it again.  I'll be sharing a full review of my project (I'll be making the Downtown Snood) as well as a giveaway for your own kit on the blog soon!

If you can't wait until then, use the code "BIRCHLANDINGWAK" to receive 15% off your order from We Are Knitters. 

- I received this item for review from We Are Knitters but all opinions expressed are my own.  Please see our Disclosure Policy for more information. - 

Mariner Lines Nautical Dog Leash Giveaway!

We're hosting a great giveaway with Mariner Lines over on Instagram!  Now is your chance to win one of their beautiful Maine-made recycled rigging line leashes for your pup.  Please see the original giveaway post on my account (@birchlandinghome) for details and to enter.

Good luck! 

Giveaway ends 12/18/15 at 8PM EST.