*Closed* CafePress T-Shirt Review & Giveaway

CafePress is a great company that offers the most ginormous selection of t-shirts that we've ever seen! But that's not all! Besides t-shirts, they also offer mugs, sweatshirts, baby bibs, keepsake boxes, calendars, and so much more!! At CafePress, you can find personalized gifts for any topic, interest, or brand!! They have so many items that you could easily spend hours upon HOURS browsing their site!

With Mother's Day right around the corner, be sure to check out their Mother's Day section! They have an awesome selection of gift ideas! You can even design your own t-shirts and other items for your mom! Now, wouldn't that make a really cool and unique gift for your mom?!


Here's more about CafePress (from their website):

CafePress offers the best selection of personalized gifts and unique t-shirts, clothing, mugs, art & posters. We have millions of designs from shopkeepers around the world that range from funny to cool to promotional.

All of our products are made from the highest quality and are 100% customizable to fit your individual tastes. Design your own t-shirts and other products online for yourself, your friends, or your organization using our state of the art tools. Express yourself!

CafePress gave me the opportunity to review one of their t-shirts (Thank you, CafePress!!). And let me tell you, I spent forever browsing through all the different shirts on their site, going from topic after topic! There are SO many great designs!!! I happen to be a Twilight fan, so I ended up choosing the Forks Washington Jr. Ringer T-Shirt in Mint/Avocado (shown below) to review.



The design of the polka-dot umbrella with the rain drops was something that caught my eye immediately! I adored the design from the moment I saw it, and even more so after seeing it in person! It's really cute! I love the color green already, but I really find this particular shade to be gorgeous! I like the slightly darker shade of green on the trim around the neck and cuff, as well! So, besides being in love with the appearance of the shirt, it's also well made! It is a fitted tee, but the stretch in it is quite generous, so it fits very nicely. It's 100% cotton, so it's really soft, and it's lightweight, which makes it a great tee to wear all the time, even in the warmer months!


Soooo cute! :)


Here's some more t-shirts that we both love:
Lost Numbers Women's Dark T-Shirt


Butterfly Storm


We Found a Map Women's V-Neck T-Shirt

Buy It!

CafePress offers a TON of unique items, so if you're looking for a cool gift for someone (or maybe even a little something for yourself), CafePress is a great place to check out! Also, the Forks Washington Jr. Ringer T-Shirt that I reviewed is available at CafePress for just $26.00!

Win It!

CafePress is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a T-shirt of their choice!

*Main Entry*

Visit CafePress, and leave a comment telling us which T-shirt you would choose if selected as the winner!

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#Win a T-shirt of your choice from @CafePress at @AllRubyCakes! http://bit.ly/asaPlf Ends 5/22! #giveaway

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM (CST) on May 22, 2010.The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Also, if you’re the winner, we need a way to contact you, so please make sure that you have your email address somewhere we can see it (either in your comment or in your profile). The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on All Ruby Cakes. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only!

Disclosure: CafePress provided me with a t-shirt free of charge in exchange for this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

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*Closed* Mad by Design and Twisted Orchid Review & Giveaway

I LOVE handbags!!! For me, they're just like shoes -- you can never have enough!! I think that most of us girls probably feel that same way! I mean, handbags are quite fabulous, right? Who doesn't love them?!

Well, I recently come across Twisted Orchid, a company that offers a really nice selection of stylish handbags, and I have since fallen in love with SO many of their bags! They have so many bags to choose from! They offer animal friendly leather handbags, eco-friendly bamboo handbags, cute clutches, & so much more!! Everything is available at pretty reasonable prices, too!


About Twisted Orchid (from their website):

Twisted Orchid is a premium shopping destination for stylishly chic purses and handbags. From the pages of People Style Watch to Lucky, Elle and Oprah, trendspotters and fashion provocateurs alike are buzzing about our incredible selection. Based in Chicago, it is our commitment to supply fashion-savvy women with must-have styles at a great value. Our attention to quality and detail is high, so rest assured you will be impressed with the glamour and luxury that is a cornerstone of every Twisted Orchid Handbag and accessory. So whether you're an accessory gal who wants to test out a trend before deciding on a big splurge, or you're a fashionista who prefers to shop for fabulous steals - Twisted has the right piece just for you.

Here's a few of their items that I adore:

Carmine Red Large Tote


Black Ink Satchel


Havana Egg Shell


Cognac Wristlet


Cabaret Traveler
Aren't those bags just gorgeous?!


I was given the opportunity to review one of the fabulous bags from Twisted Orchid. They sent me the Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag by Mad by Design to review. (Thank you so much, Twisted Orchid!!)

Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag

Description (from their website): This animal friendly leather tote is a great everyday bag to add to your collection. Both stylish and versatile there is plenty of room to carry all of your essentials plus multiple strap options.

Dimensions: 17”x14”x5"

Also available in: Dove Gray, Primrose Yellow, & Vulcan Black

I couldn't be happier with this bag! First of all, it's pink!! I'm a big fan of pink! It's my favorite color! I think this light shade is really pretty, and it's more of a classic shade of pink. I love all the little details on the bag, like the the buckles and silver studs. It is a gorgeous bag, but it's also very well made, too! It's really soft and is made from animal friendly leather! The handles are quite sturdy! I was pleased to see that, in addition to the handles, it came with a removable shoulder strap! That makes it really versatile, allowing you to easily wear the bag different ways. The bag uses a magnetic closure, which I think is a nice feature and allows you to easily open and close your bag and get to your stuff without a problem. Also, the bag is very generous with storage space, which I love! There are zippers and pockets all over the place - inside and out! One of my favorite things about this tote is the size of this thing!! It is an oversized tote, but this one is super HUGE!! I'm able to store EVERYTHING I need in it, and it still has plenty of room for more! Another great thing about this bag, is that it's really easy to clean -- just wipe it with a damp cloth and the job is done!







The interior is so roomy!

Even with my laptop in the bag, there's still room!

It looks so cute! I *heart* it!


Connect with Twisted Orchid:

• Visit the Twisted Orchid website.
• Follow Twisted Orchid on Twitter.
• Become a fan of ("like") Twisted Orchid on Facebook -- You should definitely check out their page! They are actually one of the few retailers that has a fully functional shopping cart on their Facebook page! How cool is that?!

Buy It!

As you can see, Twisted Orchid really does have a great selection of items! So, you can get FREE shipping when you order a Mad by Design product from Twisted Orchid! You may want to check out Twisted Orchid the next time your planning to purchase a new handbag. Or, since Mother's day will be coming up soon, perhaps, you'll find something that might just make the perfect gift for the mother in your life. Also, if you adored the lovely bag that I reviewed, the Mad by Design Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag, it is available for $72 on Twisted Orchid.

Win It!

Twisted Orchid is generously giving one lucky reader any Mad by Design handbag of their choice (up to $75.00)!

*Main Entry*

Visit Twisted Orchid and leave a comment telling us which Mad by Design handbag is your favorite.

*Extra Entries*

Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

• Become a fan of Twisted Orchid on Facebook, and let them know All Ruby Cakes sent you or that you entered the giveaway at All Ruby Cakes. (5 entries!)
• Follow @TwistedOrchids on Twitter. (5 entries!)
• Follow @AllRubyCakes on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Become a fan of All Ruby Cakes on Facebook. (1 entry)
• Follow All Ruby Cakes via Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)
• Subscribe to our RSS feed. (1 entry)
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Enter to #win a stylish Mad by Design handbag from @TwistedOrchids at @AllRubyCakes! http://bit.ly/aVAzJZ Ends 5/22! #giveaway

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM (CST) on May 22, 2010.The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Also, if you’re the winner, we need a way to contact you, so please make sure that you have your email address somewhere we can see it (either in your comment or in your profile). The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on All Ruby Cakes. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to US residents only!

Disclosure: Twisted Orchid provided me with the Orchid Pink Large Tote Bag free of charge in exchange for this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

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Happy Birthday, All Ruby Cakes!

It's our blogoversary today!!!

While we've been celebrating all month long, All Ruby Cakes officially turned one today! Yay! It's been a fun year, and we've learned quite a bit!

We would like thank all you lovely folks who visit our blog, and of course, for all the comment love you provide! As a thank you, this month, we've worked really hard to bring you some fabulous reviews and giveaways for our Birthday Bash! And since today is our blog's actual birthday, we have even more great reviews and giveaways that we will be posting later on today! So, be sure to check them out and enter to win! =)


*Images found at We Heart It!

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*Closed* Charm Factory Review & Giveaway

I recently had the opportunity to review a charm bracelet from a great company, Charm Factory! They offer an enormous selection of sterling silver charms, as well as charm bracelets. They have offer every charm imaginable! Plus, all of the items from Charm Factory are made in the USA and are lead free!



I received the Silver Star Bracelet (shown above) to review. It is super cute! The bracelet comes with 5 adorable star charms on an adjustable, figure 8 link chain (7" + 2" extender), which is made from .925 sterling silver. I love the star charms! The bracelet is really well made, but it's lightweight and it's not something that you are constantly aware of that you're wearing, except, of course, when you catch a glance of the shininess and absolute gorgeousness of the bracelet! I've worn it quite a bit, and it has yet to tarnish or appear dull -- it's still just as shiny as it was when it arrived! I love that this bracelet could really go with just about any outfit. It'd be a great piece to go along with that little black dress, and looks great with jeans and a tee, as well! It's the perfect touch to complete any look!

Here's some more fabulous items that they offer:

Zircon Crystal Heart Charm Bracelet


Blue Heart Key Charm

Large Heart To Shop Shopping Bag Charm

April Birthstone Heart Charm

Swarovski Crystal Heart Charm

Be Safe Charm

For any fellow Twilight fans out there, they also have a bunch of other Twilight charms! So be sure to check those out!


Connect with Charm Factory:

• Visit the Charm Factory website.
• Follow Charm Factory on Twitter.
• Become a fan of ("like") Charm Factory on Facebook.

Buy It!

You can purchase a gorgeous charm bracelet from Charm Factory for just $24.99. Or, you could even create your own! Be sure to check out their huge selection of charms! These would make a lovely Mother's Day gift, or a wonderful gift for an upcoming graduate!!

Win It!

Charm Factory is offering one very lucky reader a Finished Charm Bracelet (of their choice)!!!

*Main Entry*

Visit the Charm Factory website and leave a comment telling us your favorite item(s)!

*Extra Entries*

Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

• Become a fan of Charm Factory on Facebook, and please let them know that All Ruby Cakes sent you or that you entered the giveaway at All Ruby Cakes. (1 entry)
• Follow @Charm_Factory on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Follow @AllRubyCakes on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Become a fan of All Ruby Cakes on Facebook. (1 entry)
• Follow All Ruby Cakes via Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)
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Enter to #win a gorgeous charm bracelet from @Charm_Factory at @AllRubyCakes! http://bit.ly/cKu3xw Ends 5/21! #giveaway

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM (CST) on May 21, 2010.The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Also, if you’re the winner, we need a way to contact you, so please make sure that you have your email address somewhere we can see it (either in your comment or in your profile). The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on All Ruby Cakes. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!

Disclosure: Charm Factory provided me a charm bracelet free of charge in exchange for this review. I have not received any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

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Ruche Review & Giveaway *Closed*

Ruche is a fabulous online boutique that we are both in love with! They offer adorable and affordable clothing and accessories! From the dresses to the necklaces, all of their pieces are gorgeous and feminine with a vintage touch. Everything is quite unique, as well!

Mother's Day is coming up really soon! Why not get her something unique that she will adore? Ruche offers a lot of great gift ideas (a few are shown above) in the Gifts for Mom section on their website. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for your mom, you'll definitely have to check that out.

Here's more about Ruche (from their website):

RUCHE - (pronounced "roosh") A ruffle or pleat of lace, muslin, or other fine fabric used to decorate clothes.

RUCHE is a modern women's boutique with a vintage touch. We try to find items that are new, in-style, trendy, yet still inspired by a vintage look. We handpick each product to give you the perfect selection of clothing, accessories and more. When you visit shopruche.com, we want you to enter a feeling of comfort and nostalgia. We can only hope that you enjoy your visit every time.

You will find our items reasonably priced. RUCHE believes that you don't have to empty out your pocketbooks to look good. We carry various small boutique brands. Chances are you probably won't find yourself matching with the girl next door.

RUCHE is solely an online-based boutique. We are based in sunny California, USA, but we ship to almost anywhere around the world.

I recently purchased the lovely brown sparrow cutout necklace (shown above) as a birthday present to myself! From the moment I saw it on Ruche's website, I knew it was destined to be mine (lol), so, you know, I just had to order it! Plus, it was only $12.99! I received my necklace fairly quickly in the mail, and was excited when it arrived! As you can see in the photo, it's a large brown bird cutout pendant (2" wide) on an adjustable gold chain (16-18"). It's super cute! The bird pendent on the necklace is a bit larger than anything that I have, but I think it looks really nice on me! I love it! Ruche has some of the cutest items ever, so I will definitely be purchasing more items from them soon!




We LOVE these items, too:

polka dot baubles ribbon necklace



sunny, sunny day tank



lemon rose bird swing handmade necklace



dakota prarie ruffle dress



white porcelain rose studs



white porcelain rose studs



sweet sage flower headband



purple quartz daisy ring by Ollipop


Connect with Ruche:

• Visit Ruche's website.
• Sign up for Ruche's Newsletter.
• Follow Ruche's Blog.
• Follow Ruche on Twitter.
• Become a fan of ("like") Ruche on Facebook.

Buy It!

Ruche really has some pretty reasonable prices. And if you check out the Sale section, you'll find even better deals! They ship worldwide too, so everyone can enjoy shopping at Ruche! Plus, if you sign up for their newsletter, you get to find out about all the latest sales, new items, and more! Or, another great way to keep up with all the latest from Ruche is to check them out on Twitter or Facebook.

Win It!

Ruche is generously offer one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate to Ruche!

*Main Entry*

Visit Ruche and leave a comment telling us your favorite item(s)!

*Extra Entries*

Please leave a separate comment for each additional entry.

• Become a fan of Ruche on Facebook, and let them know All Ruby Cakes sent you. (1 entry)
• Follow @shopruche on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Follow Ruche's Blog. (1 entry)
• Sign up for Ruche's Newsletter. (1 entry)
• Follow @AllRubyCakes on Twitter. (1 entry)
• Become a fan of All Ruby Cakes on Facebook. (1 entry)
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#Win a $25 @ShopRuche GC at @AllRubyCakes! http://bit.ly/dlNxxM Ends 5/21! #giveaway

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PM (CST) on May 21, 2010.The main entry is a required entry, and it MUST be completed in order to have chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Also, if you’re the winner, we need a way to contact you, so please make sure that you have your email address somewhere we can see it (either in your comment or in your profile). The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on All Ruby Cakes. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open WORLDWIDE!

Disclosure: I purchased this necklace from Ruche myself. Ruche is sponsoring the giveaway. We have not received any compensation for posting this review. All opinions are our own.

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