Pinterest & Giveaways

My first Pinterest Giveaway

Morning Lovely Ladies ( & the odd Gent),

Hope we are all good, although must say that I am so over this constant rain that we seem to be having lately in the UK. My Mum informs me that it's the wettest January in over 250 years, now my Mum has been known to somewhat extend the truth whilst telling me these snippets of information, but seems like she might be right on this occasion! The only good thing about the rain is the perfect reason to treat myself to these beauties from Joules, they should be arriving today some time, hopefully before the school run, when it seems paramount that the heavens open just that little bit more!

Now I could happily go on (and on) about the perils of the daily school run -horrendous lake sized puddle potholes, lack of parking, queueing to get out of the school car park whilst unashamedly avoiding all the other mum's eye contact so that they won't let you out, if you catch their eye, they think they have to let you go first, and well that would set them back a whole car length!!!, crunching car underneath's (i'm sure it has an actual name) whilst driving too fast over said potholes, crying, whining children, shouting, trying to keep patience parents.... (sorry said I could go on!), but at least my feet will look pretty- shame about the rest of me!! I'm not exactly a glamorous school mum!

 (not actually me, but you get the drift!)

Before getting somewhat carried away with my woes of school runs, i'm actually writing this blog to let you all know a little about my most recent giveaway.

It's on Pinterest.

For those of you that already use and are fans of pinterest, great, for those that haven't a clue what it does, then i'll try and explain a little.

In all honestly it took a little while for me to get my head around pinterest.

pinterest

Web definitions

1. Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies. Users can browse other pinboards for images, "re-pin" images to their own pinboards, or "like" photos. ...
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinterest

The official definition is just above, so it's an online pinboard or scrapbook, to keep all your favourite ideas, images, inspirations etc.

As some of you know i'm a great advocate and believer of social media and am currently studying at University Of South Wales ' foundation of social media'. I don't proclaim to be an expert, but enjoy learning about the various social media platforms and there benefits.

So I had had a Pinterest account for some time but recently decided to put a little more effort into it. So I have created a few more boards of products from my website and started to try and gain a few more followers.

As a little experiment I also wanted to try my first Pinterest giveaway. Being the week of love I decided that it would be Valentines based.  So yesterday I launched my first Pinterest Giveaway for a gorgeous 'Love you to the moon & back' framed print by East Of India

I put some planning into this and decided that it would be a 'pin it to win it' campaign. So I have created a landing page on my website for the giveaway and basically you need to 

"Pin it to win it"

-Create a board on pinterest called ihearthomes-Pin your 10 most favourite items to your board ( you can actually pin as many as you want, the more the merrier but at least 10)-The winner will be picked randomly on Friday 14th Feb- Valentines Day!-The winner will win this gorgeous 'Love you to the moon & back' large framed print, by East Of India.

So far it's proven very popular, so if you haven't entered, pop across to www.ihearthomes.co.uk for more info (see the pinterest competition link)

or go to www.pinterest.com/kateihearthomes to view the info.

I have some great feedback and am looking forward to seeing how this kind of giveaway fairs in comparison to my usual Facebook Giveaways.

Talking of Facebook, what a shame they have decided to massively lower the amount of fans that are shown posts from their favourite pages. No longer does it mean that if you 'like' a page, they'll appear in your newsfeed. I have over 12k likers, but post rarely reach more than 500 (unless of cause you pay for each post!).  But again I digress.......

So to be in with a chance of winning this gorgeous  'Love you to the moon & back' large framed print by East Of India, please visit the website or Pinterest page for more details.

Best of luck to you all, and i'll draw the winner on 'Love Day' as my gorgeous son calls it! 

Good Luck Gorgeous People x

Butterflies & Weddings

Oh dear, I haven't blogged since March, quite a long time ago i'm afraid!

So so sorry, i've just been uber busy.

Since last blogging a few months ago, ihearthomes now sell loads of gorgeous bags.

We have oilcloth saddle bags, imitation leather satchels, across body bags, cary bags, clutch bags, large purses and many more!

Pop by www.facebook.com/ihearthomes to take a look.

We do have some on the website but FB has the larger selection, as they arrive.

I'm waiting for a delivery right now of lots of colours of these gorgeous butterfly oilcloth saddle bags. I have red, pink, cream, grey, light blue and dark blue! These are so pretty and they literally fly out.

Priced at just £20, free delivery.

Also really popular at the minute are wedding giftsets. Wedding season is well upon us and what a lovely gift to give!

Gift sets start at just £16, free delivery and include wrapping in tissue paper or cellophane, ribbons and a tag.    

    

I have a fantastic photo competition running at the moment where you can win some gorgeous East Of India goodies. To enter just follow this link. 

https://facebook.antavo.com/Cf4/C

You will need to upload a pic of yourself with your favourite ihearthomes item. The winner is the person with the most photos!

Good luck xx

All about me x

Tut tut...I haven't blogged in 2 weeks, shame on me. But sometimes it is really hard to know what to blog about all the time.

Me- i'm a little boring. 32, 1 husband, 2 children, 3 step children a;ways in a rush, organised, stress-head, strong willed, stubborn.

I like fresh flowers, freshly cut grass, vintage, shabby chic, east of india, cleaning my ears with cotton buds, receiving orders, roast beef diners with stilton gravy, new baby smell, summer, sun, heat, holidays, aeroplanes, picnics, crisps, paid invoices, heaven sends, aeroplane food, nicely straightened hair, or curly hair, pretty clips, instagram, facebook, twitter, struggling with the blogging, nice photos, my iphone, central heating, socks & slippers, being cozy at home, polka dots, ribbons, floral fabrics, cath kidston, white paint, chickn ceaser salad, bacon sandwich on thick white bread, toast and jam, croissants, paris , coffee, Sharm el Sheik, tanned skin, satchels, fake eyelashes, heels, nude colour shoes, skinny jeans that don't flash your bum, fitted shirts, bleach, tan leather, distressed, rustic, range rovers with cream leather, clean homes, restaurants, cafes, eating out anywhere, dinner parties, christmas markets to sell at, cinnamon rolls, watching the red numbers, so I know somebody is on my website in live time, getting more FB likes, white wine, red wine and rose wine, so thats what I like!! 

And of course my beautiful family and friends. 

What do you like, feel free to join in my little chat, by commenting below!! If you too like shabby chic, vintage, pretty, east of india, take a look at

www.ihearthomes.co.uk for lots of lovelies, all free delivery xx

Baby it's cold outside

Is it just me or is somewhat freezing outside?

I cannot get warm at all today....mr weatherman tells me it's here to stay for a few days.

One minute it's a full on blizzard with gale force winds and snow, the next glorious sunshine. But let's not be under any illusion here, the sun does not mean it's warm- it really is freezing, don't thibk it's actually peaked above 2 degrees all day. And they are saying feels like -13 with the wind chill!

As my mum would say- "it's bitter"

My poor little girl keeps almost getting blown away it's that windy!

Come over and cheer yourself up from this freezing cold and treat yourself to a lovely little pressie.....Lots of gorgeous little bits starting at £2.50 including free delivery. 

We also have a little freebie- Spend £25 or more at www.ihearthomes.co.uk and recieve either a free easter egg or large bar of choc!! Yum yum xx

East Of India

ihearthomes are proud stockists of some of East Of India's Beautiful products.

We are expanding our range each month, so keep checking back to see what items we have added.

I'd also love to know what items you love from East of india, and that you would love to see us stocking. Just comment below or drop us an email to let us know.

We have a good amount of wedding gifts and decorations available. Lots of hanfing signs and cute little tags. How about this gorgeous hanging wedding arrow sign, printed on both sides complete with an adorable mini East Of India Tag. In stock for just £5. 

Mini wooden Eiffel Tower. I originally bought this for my Husband as a reminder of ourfantastic trip to Paris last year, but they were so pretty, I bought loads more. They make a cute little gift and come in a lovely little gift bag ready to be given as a gift and assembled!! £5.

 Mothers Day is Sunday 10th March this year. Let your Mum now what you really think of her with this pretty Special Mum hanging heart. The heart itself is a rustic cream painted wooden heart with a insert of print- referring to the meaning of a mother, with a printed Special Mum and red heart on top. Finished off with a vintage looking cream and red ribbon hanger. The Heart can also be used as a frame, for a different look. £8

East Of India, handcarved, handpainted, handcut, handmade lovelyness.

Each product is extremely well finished with lots of love and care. They are a UK based company that make all their products right here in the UK too.

 

Another option for your 'First Class Mum'. Vintage distressed postcard hanging sign on hanging wire. £5.

When you order from www.ihearthomes.co.uk, we always wrap all your beautiful items in white tissue paper and finish with a tied ribbon, so that everything is ready to give as a gift if that's what it's for, or so it arrives as a beautiful gift for yourself! 

Don't forget we still have free UK shipping

Come take a look at www.ihearthomes.co.uk for your perfect present. 

Triple Heart Frame Giveaway

To mark the start of February.....well almost, we are giving one lucky lady, or indeed gentleman, this pretty Shabby Chic triple heart wooden distressed picture frame.
The frame has a stand to which are attached 3 rustic white hearts, to allow 3 photos, approximately 3x4 inches. For your chance to win enter the giveaway below. You can enter any which way you please, via Twitter, Facebook, Blog comment etc etc. You are welcome to enter once in each social media place...i.e like me on Facebook is one entry, follow me on Twitter is another!
Good Luck.
The giveaway closes on Sunday 10th February, and the frame will be posted on Monday to allow it to be given as a valentines day gift if you like!
I will contact the lucky winner on Monday morning.

The frame is available right now on our website www.ihearthomes.co.uk for £12 with free delivery currently. There is also a 10% code which is active until 14th Feb. Just enter code vday10 at checkout.

www.ihearthomes.co.uk

Mums the word.....

Not long now until the best day of the year....Mothers Day

The day when I get to lie in bed, well I say lie in but the children are usually sooooo excited to give me their home made cards and pressies that they wake me earlier than the usual ten to 6, to declare....

"it's your special day mummy"

Lovely you might think, but all I really want is sleeeeeeppppp. I'm sure all mums with young children secretly feel the same.

I then get treated to Daddy getting up with the kids so I can stay in bed.....but again it's short lived. The kids then bring me breakfast in bed, again lovely, but usually at around 6.30 at this point, when I usually don't eat breakfast until at least 9 o'clock. But my adorable children help me by sharing half my food! 

I do get cooked a delicious sunday lunch by the Hubby, which is always divine I must say! Thank you!!

Anyway, enough about me, we all better start thinking about what to buy our mum's this year.

We have some gorgeous bits at ihearthomes. Free delivery in January and a 10% discount code (vday10).

Here are a few ideas for you, but pop along to the website for loads more stunning items to tempt you!

Or forward to the love of your life, to give him some ideas for you!

Hanging Metal Sign, I love to Cook with Wine...Sometimes I even Add wine. Great fun sign, ideal for the kitchen and the wine loving mum! £5 free delivery www.ihearthomes.co.uk

Very Pretty Cushion, with Love embroidered on. Lots of stunning detail, with flowers and buttons attached. £14 free delivery.

Who can resist this beautiful hanging willow heart with gingham hanging ribbon and pretty led lights. Make any room instantly prettier. £14, free delivery.

Who's mum loves candles? How about this stunning vintage looking teacup and saucer with fragranced candle. The cups are either pink floral with rose scented candle (yummy), or blue teacup and saucer with vanilla scented candle (yummy again!). Each Teacup scented candle comes in a presentation box with ribbon tie. Just £6 each.

Adorable triple heart frame. Shabby Chic style, slighttly distressed finish, with 3 upright white hearts, to pop mum's favourite photos into. Maybe of you or the grandchildren, lovely gift! £12, free delivery.

So, don't foget to take a trip over to www.ihearthomes.co.uk
for your mothers day gift today, with free delivery and 10% discount until Valentines Day, there has never been a better time to buy!

And Mum's enjoy your special day!