get away today travel ...

{My family at on our Disney Vacation last year}

I am excited to announce my partnership with Get Away Today!  A one stop site to plan and book your next family vacation with the best prices out there!

Did you hear that Disneyland just raised their ticket prices?

Well, Get Away Today has you covered, if you book before May 27th, then you can still take advantage of their old pricing in their current deals.

Here's a few of the packages they are offering this month:

Disneyland Packages

4 nights with 2 adult 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets

From $878

San Diego Packages       

4 nights with 2 adult SeaWorld San Diego Tickets

From $574

Las Vegas Packages
Hotels starting at $30 per night!

This is a perfect opportunity for a summer road trip!

You can take $10 off your Southern California vacation package with the coupon code armelle14 !

Be sure to check out their packages, and their blog for all the latest info on some amazing vacation deals!

{*I am a Get Away Today affiliate, if you are interested in sponsorship on the Armelle Blog, please email carolinearmelle@gmail.com}

merco local box review ...

I was excited to have a chance to receive and review a Merco local box!

MercoBox is a stylish subscription box that features the best Utah companies!

I love the idea of supporting local companies in my community, I am all about that!

The box comes once a month, and is filled with the best that Utah has to offer.  Each month is a fun new surprise!  This month had items from protein shakes, to coupons to local businesses, to yummy Madeleine cookies!

Check out MercoBox and all their amazing boxes!  You can buy a one time box, or a subscription for only $19.99 a month! This box has a value of $65, so it's a fun way to try out some local Utah products for a great price!  

Be sure to use COUPON CODE: "iheartutah" for 25% off your order!! 

Pretty neat!  Head over to MercoBox for more information and to subscribe to their monthly boxes!

Do you support local?

{Disclosure:  This is a review of the product that I received in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are my own. If you are a brand and are interested in working with Armelle Blog, please email me at carolinearmelle@gmail.com}

yosi samra: camp yosi event ...

A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to attend an amazing event with Yosi Samra, a NYC based shoe designer.

The theme of the night was "Camp Yosi," and all the decor and party details were spot on!

There was a gorgeous spread complete with marshmallow garlands!

The indoor s'mores were a big hit!

I should be a hand model, right? ;)

It was fun to reconnect, and meet with these amazing Utah bloggers! #babes

The Yosi team was so welcoming and friendly!

It was fun to chat with Yosi himself, and learn more about his amazing shoes!  He designs foldable ballet flats that fit into a little bag, so if you need to quickly change into a pair of comfy shoes, you can bring them on the go.  Genius right?!

The shoes are all made from top quality leather, and you can tell they are well made, and buttery soft!

Of course all of us bloggers had to take advantage of the cute decor to grab some group shots!

Here's our best "act natural candid shot."

The event was complete with a DIY anklet bar, and a shoe bar!

So many cute choices, it was hard to pick a favorite!

I think we were all happy with our picks!

I ended up with these darling neon yellow leather flats (I am not one to shy away from bright pops of color, plus they matched my hat!).  I've been walking around in them constantly and they are so comfortable!

And, I nearly died at the sneak peek of a few new designs Yosi has been working on!  Can you believe those oxfords?!  They will also be coming out with a men's line, and a little boys line soon!  In the mean time, check out their little girl shoes, I die!

Thanks to the amazingly talented team who put this event together!  Photos by Jessica Kettle.

Yosi Samra www.yosisamra.com

Instagram: @yosisamra
 

Event Design and Creative Direction: Martha Hatfield

Instagram: http://instagram.com/marthahatfield
 

Graphic Design: BASH studio

Instagram: http://instagram.com/partywithbash

Photography: Jessica Kettle

Instagram: http://instagram.com/jesskettle

Website: http://jessicakettle.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaKettlePhotography
 

DIY Anklet Bar: Katie Waltman 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/kwjtheshop

Website: http://www.katiewaltman.com

Thanks Yosi Samra for a fun night!

Disclosure: I was given some Yosi shoes at the Camp Yosi event, however all thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you are a brand, and would like to work with Armelle Blog, please email carolinearmelle@gmail.com

minted holiday cards, and a giveaway ...

This post contains affiliate links.

I just love Minted holiday cards.  They designs and quality are top notch.  I was so excited to be able to work with Minted on our Christmas cards this year!

When I opened the box I immediately reached for a card to feel the thickness and quality.  It really is amazing!

I picked the Holiday floral card designed by Maek paper.  

What I love about Minted is that they collect independent designs from all over the world, and offer them to you printed on high quality paper.

I really loved the beautiful colors on our floral card!

Here's the front of our card.

I also love that you can choose to add some pictures on the back of the card.  Very fun!

(All family photos by the talented Veronica Reeve)

And, good news for my readers!

Minted is giving away, not one, not two, but THREE $100 gift cards to Minted!

So fun right?!  

All you have to do is enter below using Rafflecopter.  Winners will be chosen January 1st!

CONTEST HAS ENDED!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

a well crafted gift guide: brika ...

I was so excited when I was asked to introduce you all to Brika!

Brika is the latest and greatest one stop shop of all things handmade and well designed!

As a handmade artist with my Armelle Jewelry, I just love to see beautiful online shops like this showcasing the best of the best, and all the latest and great handmade shops out there!  Brika strives to showcase handmade products as well as their makers, allowing the buyer to really get a feel for the person behind the product.

I think it is so important to buy local and handmade whenever possible, especially for things like Christmas gifts because you can assure you are getting some unique finds, as well as one of a kind quality that goes with handmade.

I am excited to share with you a few gift guides that I put together using items that I found on the Brika site!   It was hard to pick and choose, because I pretty much liked everything they had to offer!

It would be so easy to pick a few things out for myself as well as for my besties! (Keep reading for a giveaway offer!)

Here's a few of my picks:

http://r.linqia.cc/a22291c

1) I love this satchel. Such fun colors!
2) Such a pretty draped necklace.
3) Fun wall gold tree decals.
4) Cutest bear print pillow.

1) I am obsessed with this Pendleton pillow.
2) This deer hide clutch looks buttery soft.
3) Anchor print on canvas
4) This polka dot bag is perfect for the farmers market.
5) How cute is this cross stitch Valentines necklace?

There are SO many cute things on Brika under $50!  This is only a very small handful!
1) Cutest little Mr. Fox.
2) Polka dot gold vase.
3) Cutest stud earrings.
4) Knotted necklace.
5) Canvas Ditty bag.
6) Mountain tote bag, only $15!

Be sure to head over to Brika, and check out all of their amazing gift ideas and items!  There are pages and pages of cute things!  I had a hard time narrowing it down!

And, good news!
Brika is giving away a $25 gift card to one of you!
Go here and sign up for the Brika community, (you can use your Facebook and you get a $5 code when you sign up!) then browse around and let me know what you would pick for your bestie on the site, and leave me a comment to the link on this post! (US and Canada residents only)

Happy Shopping!

*This is a sponsored post by Brika, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

wūka squares quiet books ...

I love interactive toys for my children that make them use their minds.

I was excited when I was contacted by Wūka to check out their designs and educational squares.  I love how each square teaches my children an essential skill, and they can quietly work on each square and learn something new.

Whether it is learning to tell time or buckling up buckles, or buttoning up a button, there are several squares to choose from teaching different skills.

My children had a lot of fun going through each page, and learning and interacting.

I love that it will provide hours for fun and learning for them, while I can get a project done or keep them busy when times they are expected to be quiet like at church.

I was very impressed with the overall quality of the squares, I loved how they used their silicone links to link together the book so easily, and you can change the order of the book no problem.

I have tried my hand at making my own quiet book, and let me tell you it is very labor intensive (like WELL over 40 hours).  I feel like the Wūka squares are well designed and very well made with a great price point.

I think the Wūka squares would be a great Christmas gift for your children or friends!

Be sure to check out all the squares they offer on their Wūka squares page, and their Facebook page!

And, good news! Wūka is offering my readers a 10% off code that expires December 31, 2013.  Just type in "armelleblog" at checkout.

This is a sponsored post by Wūka.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

stocking stuffer ideas ...

This post is brought to you by Linqia highlighting Hello breath sprays, an amazing breath spray that leaves you good to go.  The perfect dose of freshness when you are out and about! No alcohol, no ouch, and no worries.

When I put stockings together I love the idea of filling it with items that you love and will use on a regular basis.  It is nice to have a few treats, or some little gifts, but items that you use often are nice to give or receive in your stocking because you will have a purpose for them later on!

I love to throw in miniature versions of products I already like, or products that aren't too big and will be able to fit in the stockings!

Here are a few ideas of items I like to fill stockings with:

1) Lip balm- essential for those dry winter months

2) Hello Breath Spray- it comes in some amazing flavors like supermint, pink grapefruit, mojito mint, and sweet cinnamint!

I am not a huge fan of gum, I don't really like to chew it very long and a lot of them have a lot of un-natural ingredients like aspartame, and dyes that I try to avoid.  I love the Hello breath sprays because they are "naturally friendly," not tested on animals and are made in the USA.  I love the sleek packaging and that you'll be mistletoe ready, and "greet friendly" at a moment's notice this holiday season.

You can find Hello oral care products at Smiths, Walmart, Target, CVS stores, and more.

3) Relaxing bath salts- a gift of relaxation is always a good idea.

4) Tea tree foot repair balm- to pamper your feet.

5) Dry shampoo-  helps freshen your hair without daily washing.

6) Nail polish- for holiday ready hands.

7) Scented soaps- for aromatic shower experience.

So, what are your favorite stocking stuffer staples?

 This is a sponsored post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

hd moment: chocolate factory ...

This post is brought to you by Haagen Dazs.  Be sure to share your #hdmoments on your social media, and Haagen Dazs may share it on their tumblr page.  

 As you know I've been working with Haagen Dazs on their Moments for me campaign.  They were nice enough to send me and my family to a real life chocolate factory.  Needless to say, my kids were in heaven.  Chocolate galore!

Kids in a candy store.

We gave ourselves a sugar coma, that is for sure!

We ended the tour with some ice cream, and loads of chocolate!

Nothing like a little indulgence now and again!

Be sure to share your special #HDmoments and tag it on your social media!  Haagen Dazs will be sharing their favorite moments over on their tumblr page!