Happy New Years from One Stylish Momma

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Years from One Stylish Momma!  May your new year bring you happiness and prosperity.

We want to thank you for your support and loyalty you have shared during the past year.

We would love to hear everyone's new years resolutions, so drop us a comment letting us know your resolutions for 2011!

Carousel Designs - Custom Design Baby Bedding

Carousel Designs, founded in 1988, is a trend-setting leader in creating high quality baby bedding, toddler, twin and full/queen size bedding and nursery décor.  

There are over 100 beautifully designed crib-bedding collections that include classic themes to more modern and sophisticated designs.  The collections include coordinating nursery décor, lighting, furniture, rugs, diaper stackers, rocking chair pads and so much more!

One of our favorite collections is the Pink and Taupe Leopard Four-piece crib bedding set (shown above).  The set includes an expertly crafted comforter, bumper, sheet, crib skirt and features Pink Satin Charmeuse, Solid Antique White, Solid Pink Minky, Pink and Taupe Leopard, and White Minky Chenille.  The soft and lightweight crib blanket in Pink and Taupe Leopard features a reverse side in a cozy white minky Chenille.  At 34” x 43”, it’s the perfect size for the newest addition to the family.  Recommended retail four-piece crib bedding set, $351.

The crib blanket makes a wonderful gift, at just $49.  A total must-have for the expectant mommaista!

In addition to 100+ beautifully designed crib bedding collections, Carousel Designs also provides an exciting opportunity for parents to create custom baby bedding with the company’s online, interactive Nursery Designer®.  The Nursery Designer is an interactive tool where parents can design their own bedding.  We are anxiously awaiting the latest release of the interactive tool, expected to be out in January 2011.

About the owners – Carousel Designs began as a small family business.  The two men who run the company are graduates from the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY.

For more information visit Carousel Designs or become a fan of Carousel Designs on Facebook to receive news of special promotions, new product introductions, nursery decoration tips and more.

Anna Maria Horner - Scarf Project Kit

Some of my favorite gifts are those that are homemade.  I enjoy not only receiving them, but also making them.  Below is a BEAUTIFUL scarf I made for a dear friend and mentor.

Below is a close up of the Sea Dreams Scarf Project Kit.  As you can see, the scarf is reversible.  The fabric is a soft and lightweight voile.  This scarf will make the perfect addition to your wardrobe all year long!

If you have an interest in sewing, I suggest you check out Anna Maria Horner's blog at annamariahorner.blogspot.com. tips and inspiration.  You can also shop her store at store.annamariahorner.com.

Happy Holidays!

Cisco Valet & GIVEAWAY

Well I must say I LOVE the new Valet by Cisco!

The Valet Wireless Router was the easiest router I have ever set up. Just insert the Easy Setup Key and in about 5 minutes or less you’re connected. That’s it!!  When you open the box it’s like opening a jewelry box with a gem inside.  The box inside the sleeve is well constructed and feels solid.  

We use cable internet and after the upgrade to the Valet there is a BIG improvement in the connection, our IP phones are no longer choppy, and websites load significantly faster.

Best of all, it works for both Mac and Windows and with any manufacturer's wireless client adapters!  The case of the Cisco Valet is essentially the same form factor as used on the new Linksys "E" series of wireless routers.  The Cisco Valet is encased in a soft-finish eggshell white case with a light blue accent, where the Linksys routers come in a shiny black case.

Cisco Valet wireless routers (www.thevalet.com). It’s the super-simple fool-proof way to set up wireless in the home in 3 easy steps and the perfect companion gift to all the hot consumer electronics gifts this season that require Wi-Fi. Here’s what Cisco is offering:

The Valet wireless router offers:

-        Easy setup with a USB key so it works quick!

-        Visitors can access the Wi-Fi connection from their laptop, smartphone, or other device without accessing the private home network. Protection for those that didn’t know they even needed protection!

-        Parental controls that allow parents to manage every device that kids use to connect. As a Stylish Momma, we realize how important safety first can be!

Valet is the perfect companion gift to consumer electronics gifts and also the best way to make sure your tech-challenged friends have a wireless connection when you visit during the holidays! So no more visits to the coffee shop for your wireless connection (unless it’s actually for coffee)!

Here is how you can enter for a chance to win a Cisco Valet:


One person will win a Cisco Valet Wireless Router!  You must follow #1 before any other entries count.

1. Follow One Stylish Momma.

2.  Follow @ciscovalet on Twitter.

3. Follow @StylishMomma on Twitter.

4. Tweet daily about this and send us the link.

5. Like Cisco Valet on Facebook.

The winner will be announced December 30, 2010 after 8 p.m. EST. 

Current Obsession: Nicole by OPI Holiday Magic Collection

“The holidays are all about celebration, and our Holiday Magic Nail Lacquers provide a burst of feel-good color that is perfectly on point with the spirit of the season,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director. “These four glamorous shades arethe ideal accessories to accent holiday outfits.”

Nicole by OPI has some fabulous colors out this holiday season!  Not sure which colors to buy?  We are currently obsessing over Stuck in the Chimney and Spark my Mistletoe.  Stuck in the Chimney is a deep red color and Spark my Mistletoe is a red glitter with flecks of other colors mixed in.  We must say that the glitter polishes are far better than any others we have used.  Instead of getting a few pieces of glitter on your nails, the Nicole glitter covers the entire nail with a lot of SPARKLE!

While your out picking up these colors, why not grab Kiss me at Midnight and Bring on the Tinsel?  Kiss me at Midnight is a dark plum color, and Bring on the Tinsel is a glitter polish with flecks of silver, red and turquoise.  Kiss me at Midnight and Bring on the Tinsel will look great with any outfit on New Years Eve!

Nicole by OPI Nail Lacquers and Nail Treatments contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. Holiday Magic from Nicole by OPI are available at ULTA, Meijer, Harmon, HEB and Sears. 

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Add A SPARK to your Holiday Festivities with SPARKLING ICE!

Tired of the same old eggnog, apple cider, and anonymous punch sitting on the beverage table? Why not change things up a bit by serving something NEW to your guests at your holiday get-together. Yes, it’s time to be “out” with the old, and “in” with the new. And by new, we mean the latest and greatest mixer out there, Sparkling ICE.


Sparkling ICE is a delicious, zero calorie mixer for a stiff Holiday cocktail. Combined with fresh mountain spring water, natural fruit juices and six essential vitamins and antioxidants it creates tasty, lightly-carbonated, FESTIVE refreshments. Stay hydrated while looking cheery under the mistletoe with the colorful flavors of Black Raspberry, Kiwi Strawberry, Lemon Lime, Orange Mango, Pink Grapefruit, and Pomegranate Berry.

Try some of our FAVE concoctions at your upcoming swanky soiree:

Add a touch of Black Raspberry to your swanky Martini-O-Cheer!

For the perfect spritzer, pour some Pink Grapefruit into your champagne!

These flavors and more are available online at Amazon or at your local Sams Club.

Lorac Cosmetics Sale On HAUTELOOK.COM

Get your favorite RED CARPET makeup essentials hand-picked from Celebrity Makeup Artist, Carol Shaw . . .On Sale up to 85% off the original retail price for a LIMITED TIME ONLY

Shop Hautelook.com between 12/13 at 8am PDT through 12/15 at 8am PDT

Items Include:

Baked Matte Satin Eye Shadows

Lipsticks

Lip Gloss (a Fashionista’s must-have during the holiday season)

Palettes

Eye Shadows

& More

Hurry over before it is to late!

Make your Eyes stand out like Katy Perry's!!

Have you ever wondered how you could make your eyes look like Katy Perry's Perry's?  If so, here's how you can do it at home:

NYC Celebrity Makeup Artist and Brow Guru RAMY breaks it down in 5 easy steps:

1. Use a slant tweezer, the slanted angle tip offers a wider grip than a pointy tweezer
2. Apply eye liner and mascara to lashes before applying individual lashes
3. Adding 2 to 3 individual lashes to your outer eye will make your eyes appear larger, more almond shaped and will add instant glamour to any look
4. Pick up each lash by gripping it by the end of the lash (not the "root"). Then dip the root of the lash into the glue
5. Finally apply lash to desired area of lash line, getting the root as close to the base of your lashes

A ‘Best of Beauty’ winner chosen by Allure editors for the past 10 consecutive  years, top makeup artists always recommend the original, award-winning Slant Tweezer for expert brow shaping.  The perfectly aligned, hand-filed tips are slanted to grab every hair, every time with the smoothest, true precision.  

Tweezerman Slant Tweezers are available at Sephora and Sephora.com for $25, as well as other fine beauty stores.

WIN a WikiReader - Now through Dec 3rd

Ok, so your asking "What is a WikiReader, and why would I want to win one?"  

Well, the WikiReader is essentially an encyclopedia of information that you can take anywhere.  The handheld device holds millions of documents that you can find on Wikipedia, quotes, and a dictionary.  It's the perfect device to carry along whenever you might need to quickly reference something.  The data is stored on a microSD card, and is easily updatable.  


Head over to Lunchat.com to enter now!  The contest is open now through Friday, December 3rd at 6 p.m. pacific, and open to US residents only.