Houghton Happenings: Designs by Kristin Review & Giveaway

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Designs by Kristin Review & Giveaway

I want to introduce you to one of my newest favorite etsy shops.

Seriously, you're going to be in love just as much as I am (sorry husbands & sorry wallets).

Her things are right up my alley.

Plus not only does she have an etsy shop; she just created her own website.

Her shop is overloaded with cuteness, all with monogramming (of course)....

like this Personalized Lunch Bag.

For those that know how much I love monogramming...you can only imagine how

super excited I was to have the pleasure of working with Kristin; who is a stay at home mom to her 4 year old daughter (Makenzie) & 4 month old twin girls (Kadyn & Hailey). She has so much fun with her shop!

She so kindly sent Emma an adorable personalized duffel bag

Doesn't it just scream cuteness?

And of course I immediately had to pack her things in it to carry along to the hospital.
I just love the size (21"). It will be great for her to grow with & will be perfect for those week-long summer vacation's.

Plus I love the fact that the inside not only has a zipper pocket but extra pockets to stuff things
like little socks & paci's.

I'm very impressed with the quality of the bag & the monogramming. I see this as a bag she can use for a very long time!

I may just have to order myself one.

Or perhaps a few of her other things...
because I love them all!

From this cute backpack

to her cute diaperbags

to cute cosmetic bags

I just want it all!

And now for the part you've been waiting for....
Kristin would like to give EVERYONE 15% off their purchase with the
couponcode:
houghton
Plus
She has so generously offered to give ONE LUCKY FOLLOWER the chance to win
a $15 Store Credit that can be used for ANYTHING in her shop

Wanna Win??
Please leave a separate comment for each entry or they won't count

Mandatory

**Be/become a public follower of my blog then head over to her shop (either HERE or HERE)
& tell me your favorite item(s)...I know it's hard to choose
(MANDATORY)

Extra Entries
**Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leave her a
wall comment saying Houghton Happening's sent you (2 EXTRA)

**Blog about this giveaway & leave me a link so I can check it out (3 EXTRA)

**Buy something from her shop & tell me what you bought (10 EXTRA)

**Heart her shop on Etsy (1 EXTRA)
**Enter my other current giveaways (leave a comment for each one)

Giveaway ends 3/10 at 11:59 EST.
Winner will be chosen via random.org & will have 48 hrs to respond.

I was given the above mentioned product(s) for my review & host of this giveaway.
I was in no other way compensated.The product itself didn't persuade my personal beliefs or views.
I was under no obligation to write a positive review. The views & opinions are purely my own.

88 comments:

Lizzie said...: I'm following your blog and I love the hot pink large market tote!

smrtmouse at yahoo dot com; February 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Unknown said...: I follow your blog through GFC and I like the blue and brown large market tote!

luckyseattlemom at gmail dot com
1; February 25, 2011 at 3:32 AM
Denise Kline said...: I'm following your blog and I love the Black/White Dot Backpack
denisekline5 at gmail dot com
blog- klineskandles.net; February 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Denise Kline said...: 1. I Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leave her a
wall comment saying Houghton Happening's sent you
denisekline5 at gmail dot com; February 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Denise Kline said...: 2. I Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leave her a
wall comment saying Houghton Happening's sent me
denisekline5 at gmail dot com; February 25, 2011 at 9:13 AM
victoriamum said...: follow on GFC

thornburn(dot)korolus(at)gmail(dot) com; February 25, 2011 at 11:16 AM
victoriamum said...: like kirstin on FB; February 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
victoriamum said...: i like kirstin on FB

thornburn(dot)korolus(at)gmail(dot) com; February 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM
victoriamum said...: I like the lunch bags

thornburn(dot)korolus(at)gmail(dot) com; February 25, 2011 at 11:23 AM
avatarlady said...: Please enter me... I'm a new follower.

I love this item from Designs from Kristin http://www.designsbykristin.biz/Large-Cosmetic-Bag--Pink-w-White-Dots_p_69.html

lifeis.oceanbliss at gmail dot com; February 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Katarzyna said...: GFC follower (Goga)

I love the Quilted 2 pc Diaper Bag - Navy

gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl; February 27, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Katarzyna said...: I also entered No Plain T's Giveaway

gogunia3(at)wp(dot)pl; February 27, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Lili said...: My favourite item is the Large Quilted Tote (black and white).

lilibang008@gmail.com; February 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM
Lili said...: I Liked Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leaved her a
wall comment with my profile (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1668740197)

my email: lilibang008@gmail.com; February 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Kelly said...: I'm a follower and I love the Insulated Market Tote!!; February 27, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Kelly said...: I LIKED her FB page and told her you sent me!; February 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Kelly said...: I LIKED her FB page and told her you sent me!; February 27, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Kelly said...: I entered the Gumbo Baby Bumbo Cover Giveaway!; February 27, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Kelly said...: I blogged!!

http://imlovingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway_8325.html; February 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Kelly said...: I blogged!!

http://imlovingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway_8325.html; February 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Kelly said...: I blogged!!

http://imlovingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2011/02/giveaway_8325.html; February 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Liza767 said...: Personalized Lunch Bag - Green/White/Hot Pink Daisies

Liza767[at]roadrunner[dot]com; February 27, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Liza767 said...: <3 the shop
Liza767[at]roadrunner[dot]com; February 27, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Darcy said...: I follow and I love the Polka Dot Duffle Bag!; February 27, 2011 at 7:08 PM
Darcy said...: I hearted her shop - smartbottomkids; February 27, 2011 at 7:08 PM
herent said...: I love the insulated market totes awesome.; February 27, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Fanny said...: I follow your blog and I love the Floral Ornament Duffle Bag :) 2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com; February 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM
Anonymous said...: i am a follower and i really like a lot of her stuff. the Large Damask Insulated Cooler Bag - Black/Fuschia really caught my eye for pool days.

cerbev@gmail.com; February 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Anonymous said...: i am a follower and i really like a lot of her stuff. the Large Damask Insulated Cooler Bag - Black/Fuschia really caught my eye for pool days.

cerbev@gmail.com; February 28, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Anonymous said...: *done *Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leave her a
wall comment saying Houghton Happening's sent you; February 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Anonymous said...: *done *Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook & leave her a
wall comment saying Houghton Happening's sent you; February 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Anonymous said...: *done*Heart her shop on Etsy (1 EXTRA)
cerbev@gmail.com; February 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM
janil said...: I love Messenger Diaper Bag - Vintage !
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es; February 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM
The Riebeek Family said...: i foolow and like the Black/White Dot Backpack

michellehaskell@gmail.com; February 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM
The Riebeek Family said...: I added her shop to my favorites

michellehaskell@gmail.com; February 28, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Anonymous said...: I am a public follower with GFC, I really like the Quilted 21" Duffle Bag - Pink Lime Dots.

Shannon
rs_mathena@yahoo.com; February 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Anonymous said...: I heart'd her shop on Etsy.

Shannon
rs_mathena@yahoo.com; February 28, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage said...: I follow.
Personalized Mini Cosmetic Case - Black with White Polka Dots; March 1, 2011 at 2:16 AM
Anonymous said...: I follow:) Really love http://www.etsy.com/listing/66740425/large-boutique-style-duffel-bag; March 1, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Anonymous said...: I hearted the shop @poppyland; March 1, 2011 at 4:53 AM
Danielle K said...: I follow on GFC & I really like the Flowers toiletry bag...the print is great on that!

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com; March 2, 2011 at 8:32 PM
Danielle K said...: I entered the Milk Nursingwear GA.

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com; March 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Danielle K said...: I entered the No Plain T's GA.

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com; March 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Danielle K said...: I entered the Gumbo GA.

danielleaknapp at gmail dot com; March 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Unknown said...: I like the Brown Canvas Purse.
jswandrn at gmail; March 4, 2011 at 4:40 AM
carolynmcintyre said...: I follow your blog! :); March 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM
carolynmcintyre said...: I hearted her shop on Etsy! (Happy Hummingbird); March 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM
carolynmcintyre said...: I "liked" her shop on Facebook and wrote a comment on her wall.; March 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM
carolynmcintyre said...: I "liked" her shop on Facebook and wrote a comment on her wall.; March 6, 2011 at 12:50 AM
carolynmcintyre said...: I like her Large quilted backpack in navy and white best of all in her shop on Etsy. :) Thank you!; March 6, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Brandie said...: I am a GFC follower & I like the laptop sleeves and also the flat iron cases are a really awesome idea!!; March 6, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Brandie said...: I like Designs by Kristen on Facebook (Brandie R-Dery) and left a comment on her wall! #1; March 6, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Brandie said...: I like Designs by Kristen on Facebook (Brandie R-Dery) and left a comment on her wall! #2; March 6, 2011 at 1:56 AM
Olivia said...: I am a follower and I like the jute handbag with wooden handles; March 6, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Olivia said...: I hearted her shop on etsy; March 6, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Olivia said...: entered the belly buttons and babies giveaway; March 6, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Olivia said...: entered the no plain t giveaway; March 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Olivia said...: entered the bumbo cover giveaway; March 6, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Tasha said...: Im a follower and I love the Large Boutique Style Satchel Bag! So cute!

tdecoria@gmail.com; March 7, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Tasha said...: I "heart" her shop on etsy

tdecoria@gmail.com; March 7, 2011 at 11:51 PM
pinklady705 said...: gfc public follower - pinklady705

I love the market totes and this: Large Everything Tote - Black and White Polka Dot

2liv2laf2luv at gmail dot com; March 9, 2011 at 3:44 AM
pinklady705 said...: I Hearted her shop on Etsy - pinklady705

2liv2laf2luv at gmail dot com; March 9, 2011 at 3:45 AM
Christina said...: Such cute stuff! My favorite item is the Large Boutique Style Duffel Bag...love it!

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Christina said...: I Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook as Christina Graham and told her you sent me. #1

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 11:42 AM
Christina said...: I Like Designs by Kristin on Facebook as Christina Graham and told her you sent me. #2

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Christina said...: Entered the Belly Buttons and Babies Giveaway.

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM
tamiv said...: I Follow You and I like The Flower Toiletry Bag!
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM
tamiv said...: I Hearted Her Etsy Shop!
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM
tamiv said...: I Liked Designs By Kristin on Facebook(Tami Vollenweider) & left a comment on Her Wall #1
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
tamiv said...: Liked Designs By Krisin on FB(Tami Vollenweider) & left a comment on Her Wall #2
geauxtamni@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM
tamiv said...: I entered No Plain T's!
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:29 PM
tamiv said...: I entered JoAnnes Embroidery!
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:30 PM
tamiv said...: I entered Momma Momma Creations!
geauxtami@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Christina said...: Entered Joannes Embroidery giveaway!

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM
Christina said...: Entered the Momma Momma Creations Giveaway!

grahamcrackerbabykisses AT gmail DOT com; March 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Lyudmila said...: I like the Jute Tote Bag and Large Cosmetic Bag - Pink w/ White Dots
lusizova at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Cerena Leigh said...: the quilted black and white duffle bag is my favorite.

& i'm a blog follower!

Cerena Leigh
Luckycldh(at)aol(dot)com; March 9, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Michelle said...: I follow with GFC and I LOVE this... http://www.etsy.com/listing/67304453/toiletry-bag-flowers

and I really need a new make up bag so that would be perfect!!!

mandm_2002 at hotmail dot com; March 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Anonymous said...: I love this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/64679216/quilted-backpack

fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com; March 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Anonymous said...: I like Designs by Kristin on Facebook and told them you sent me.

fashuneesta[to]aol[dot]com; March 9, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Anonymous said...: I heart the shop on Etsy.

fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com; March 9, 2011 at 8:20 PM
goldangel69 said...: Large Boutique Style Satchel Bag love it i follow your blog rengold69@yahoo.com; March 10, 2011 at 7:33 AM
trixx said...: I follow your blog.

I love the Quilted 21" B/W Duffle bag!; March 10, 2011 at 11:07 PM
Tylerpants said...: I'm a GFC follower. I love the handy Large Market Tote - Red! tylerpants(at)gmail.com; March 10, 2011 at 11:32 PM
Tylerpants said...: I'm a Designs by Kristin fan on Facebook (Lisa L) & commented. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #1; March 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Tylerpants said...: I'm a Designs by Kristin fan on Facebook (Lisa L) & commented. tylerpants(at)gmail.com #2; March 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Tylerpants said...: Entered your Gumbo baby giveaway. tylerpants(at)gmail.com; March 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM
trixx said...: I've entered the Gumbo Baby Giveaway too!; March 10, 2011 at 11:35 PM