Category: colton+cadence

spread happiness

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Thank you, thank you, thank you…

to Kelle and Meg for mentioning me on your blogs this week!

You all probably already know who they are, but you can visit their blogs below…

And, THANK YOU to all of you who are new visitors to my blog this week because of them.

I hope you will come back for more!

First, Kelle from Enjoying the Small Things included one of my Instagram photos on her Friday Photo Dump.

My photo is the the middle one in the top row. She also had some great ideas for road trips…which I will use when we go on a road trip later this summer.

Second, yesterday Meg from whatever shared a photo of one of the globe lamps from colton + cadence that I sent to her for her Craft House!

See that?! She said my blog is adorable.

Anyway, these two women are inspirational to me, so it was an honor to be mentioned on both of their blogs this week. They both seem to enjoy life to the fullest and share that with others.

They spread happiness, love, and creativity, which is what I strive to do, too.

On Friday, I will have our summer list on the blog…inspired by Meg!

By the way…

I will be listing more globes lamps at colton+cadence soon…with pom-pom trim and decoupaged undersides…like what I sent Meg and what my giveaway winner won last month!

home is…fun stuff.

and, we have a winner…

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Sorry for the delay in posting the winner of the globe lamp giveaway!

I have been sick, but am so thankful that my mother in law was visiting and Ryan was taking a few days off. I am not sure what I would have done without their help.

Anyway, the winner is comment #5…

Jeanne, please contact me {homeis@stephanytaddeo.com} so I can get your information and send the globe pendant lamp to you!

Just a reminder, if you were not a winner, these lamps are also for sale in my Etsy shop, colton+cadence!

I’ll be back with more later…

home is…being a winner on Monday!

{colton+cadence} it’s official

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colton+cadence is officially open for business.

While my first thought for colton+cadence ran along the handmade lines I have decided that selling some vintage finds is how I want to start out my little venture.

Along with my recent collection of globes I have also started collecting vintage Pyrex!

Some of the treasures that I have chosen not to keep are for sale at colton+cadence!

Don’t you worry, handmade is sure to come…just when I have a bit more time.

A little bit vintage, a little bit handmade.

That’s what colton+cadence is about.

home is…a little bit vintage, a little bit handmade.

teacher appreciation, collections, and a giveaway

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Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th-11th).

Last year I missed Teacher Appreciation Week altogether.

I was also late with my end of the year teachers gifts.

This year, with a little thrifting and creativity I have my gifts ready early.

Inspired by some ideas on Pinterest and my collection of globes I made these…

I am going to attach a card that reads:

“Thank you for being a bright light in our child’s ever-expanding world.”

In celebration of teachers being bright lights in our children’s worlds, I am giving one of these pendant lamps away!

To enter, leave a comment answering the following question:

What do you like to collect?

Deadline is Thursday, May 3rd at 9pm Pacific.

Winner will be announced on Friday, May 4th on the home is what you make it and colton+cadence Facebook pages (and here on the blog)!

{By the way, I have pairs and singles for sale at colton+cadence.}

home is…being a bright light in someone’s world.

*linking up with…

Home Stories A2Z

the good or the bad news first?

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First off, Happy Valentines Day!

Here it goes.

The bad news…

there were only 3 people who entered the february {colton+cadence} giveaway.

I can understand that without photos of what you would actually win why you may not enter. So, for March, I will be sure to have the dolls made BEFORE I post the giveaway.

That being said, here’s the good news…

because I am feeling the LOVE today I will be giving all three of you a {colton} or {cadence} doll!

So, Megan, Kelly & Kam, please contact me at homeis {at} stephanytaddeo {dot} com and let me know which one you would like…{colton} or {cadence}!

home is…LOVE!

february {colton+cadence} giveaway

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Ryan gave me an idea the other night and I am going to run with it.

Do you remember the dolls I made for my kiddos?

I have tweaked the pattern a bit to make it my own and am ready to try it out!

Since I am not ready to start up my etsy shop quite yet, but still love to create, I am going to give away one {colton} and one {cadence }doll each month!

The dolls will be dressed in fabric to coordinate with the holiday or season of the month.

So, for February they are all about…LOVE!

Source: skiptomylou.org via stephany @ on Pinterest

To enter, please answer the following question(s) with a comment below:

What do you love to create?

Would you like a {colton} or {cadence} or do you not have a preference*?

For (3) additional entries you can:

{to be official, please mention each additional entry in a separate comment to count}

Deadline is Monday, February 6th at 9pm Pacific…extended to Monday, February 13th @ 9pm Pacific!

Winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 7th…Tuesday, February 14th!

*I will select one winner from those who request a {colton} and one winner for a {cadence}. If you do not have a preference, your chances are double as you will be included in both drawings!

 home is…a husband who supports my creativity.