an introduction and a giveaway reminder

i am so pleased
to introduce you all
to my two newest sponsors
here at Stuff and Nonsense





is one fabulous
and creative blog
authored by april

wife
mum
and crafty vintage girl

she has an etsy shop


that is filled with lovely vintage finds like
 and



so if you're interested in some awesome crafty ideas and tutorials



some fun posts about home renovation

savory recipes

or
are just on the browse for some vintage goodies


head on over
and visit






another new sponsor to Stuff and Nonsense is



a wise and wonderful blog
written by Joii Cooper


wife
daughter
sister
and passionate follower of Jesus

if you're wondering just how Joii (pronounced 'Joy' of course)
came up with the name for her blog

she writes
         This blog is forever dedicated to my mommy, Ms. Bush.  She had a permanent email signature that read, “Live each day to the fullest”.  She passed away 1 month after I got married in 2009 and 10 days after her 60th birthday.  I have chosen to name my blog after my mom’s charge to all who received email from her because it is a great mantra.  My mom lived by it.  She was a fiercely independent woman, who worked hard and traveled extensively.  She shopped, ate great food, stayed at the best hotels, and did everything with big excitement.  There was nothing that was too good for her or those she loved.  So, this blog is a celebration of living life to the fullest.  I want you to celebrate life. Don’t take a great meal for granted. When a prayer is answered, stop and be thankful. Let us celebrate life together; great food, great faith, great fashion, great family, great travel….the list goes on and on.


in addition to her encouraging and insightful posts
Joii hosts a recipe link-up





where you can link up your excellent eats
and find inspiration shared by other foodies


i hope you'll take a moment
to visit






and



today

and be sure to tell April and Joii
that i sent ya!


and if you haven't already done so
don't forget to enter my Mikarose Giveaway
which ends tomorrow night


good luck!