Working On Something New

***No blogpost today, aside from this: ***

Making Home blogposts may slow down a tiny bit around the holidays… because there's something else coming 'round the bend.

I've got a project I'm working on, and I'm super excited about it. I can't wait to share it with all of you…

In the meantime, wander over to the sidebar and check out my December sponsor: doTERRA oils-- I've heard nothing but excellent things about these high-quality essential oils. You may want to grab a few oils for stocking stuffers or last-minute Christmas gifts!

While you're there, you can browse old posts & categories and poke around.

See you soon!

{This pic was from a day in November, when I had a lovely afternoon with my oldest son, writing during NaNoWriMo.}

Giveaway From My October Sponsor: Emily Hays - Noonday Collection

 I am so excited to introduce you to my October Sponsor! Emily Hays is a real-life friend of mine. As an ambassador for this great company-- Noonday Collection-- she's not only the Making Home sponsor for the month of October, but she's offering an awesome giveaway- a $50 Noonday Collection voucher to Making Home readers!

BEAUTIFUL MISSION
Here's what the Noonday Collection is all about:

use your purchasing power to create change in the world {while looking really good along the way}. Your fashion sense can now restore dignity to abandoned women in Ethiopia, empower communities in Ecuador, and create business opportunities for Ugandans.

From around the globe, each item in the Noonday Collection is handcrafted by a woman who is being paid a living wage for her work. (Read more about the Noonday story here.)

This could enable you to bless women around the world AND add a few new accessories to your closet, or stock up on Christmas gifts for the women in your family.

BEAUTIFUL PRODUCTS
Not only is the mission lovely, but the products truly are as well. Take a look (For the record, I had a REALLY hard time narrowing down which products to include. Their work is BEAUTIFUL!):

Bukenya Fringe Necklace, made in Uganda

Gallina Tea Towel, made in India

Cascading Falls Necklace, Salmon, made in Ecuador

Vintage Lace Scarf, made in Peru

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

• Head to Emily's Noonday website and browse their awesome products. Then come back and leave a comment with which of their products or artisans is your favorite. BE SURE TO OFFICIALLY ENTER YOUR INFO IN THE GIVEAWAY BOX BELOW:
• You can also earn additional entries for other actions (following me on Twitter, sharing on Facebook, and/or tweeting about this giveaway.)

Entry-Form

Emily & I are so excited about this giveaway, and I know you will be too! 

The Noonday Collection will be the featured sponsor throughout the month of October on the sidebar, just below my profile pic, so be sure to check it out!



UPDATED 10/17 @ 12:30pm: Heather M. was the random-generated winner. CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks, everyone for participating.