Share the {LOVE}...

Yes, Friday!!  Started my day off GRAND with a plate of pancakes and milk...yummers :)  Miss B's pancakes are still warm and waiting for her to jump out of her comfy and warm bed.  Can't believe I'm 17 weeks pregnant today.  Time seems to be going soo fast compared to my pregnancy with Miss B.  In just a week and 1/2 we will find out if it's another sweet girl or darling boy.  I'm excited either way!  Can't wait to  find adorable fabric and sew, sew, sew..... bibs, blankets, car seat canopies, etc. 

Do wish I knew how to sew clothing though!  That is definitely on my "Learn to do" List :)  

Do you know how?  

Where did you learn or did you have someone teach you?

(sorry for the questions...hahaha)

Now, to round up our latest Giveaway from: 

Ideal Accents Designs

Are they not precious???  She has soo many adorable designs in the shop!  Just FABulous!

And the winner is....

Congratulations to Jana!!  Please email me within 48 hours to claim your giveaway!! 

Email: pdbungalow@yahoo.com

Thank you, lovelies to all who entered and supported this lovely shop!

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Have you checked out and browsed those lovely shops over there to the right of your screen?!?  If not, you must!  They are all so very talented :)  Quite happy to have them apart of my blogger life.  Today, I'd like to share with you some of my {Loves} from their shop.  Get ready, because here we go window shopping or maybe you'll find something that you just Have.to.Have :)

shabby apple

Oh, my...where do I start!  If you want to feel like a true lady, this shop is right for you.  Full of skirts and dresses, this store is sure to please.

Such

       Fashion Inspiration

              & 

              Fun!

Not only do they have a generous selection of lady wear but

Accessories

Swimwear

Fitness

& Kids!

What I'm Loving:

For Mua...

The Raven Mama ...gotta have the hat and shoes too :)

For Miss B...

The Boho Dress

...and a few of my other favs...

 

Elegance at its best.

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Evy's Tree

Amy has to be the sweetest and caring, not to mention very talented lady I have ever met!  She has helped me in so many ways with starting up new things on my blog and shop.  Her shop continues to expand and is fixing to launch her brand new site the beginning of September!!!

If you are not already a fan of hers on Facebook, please do so!  She is fixing to reach 5000 fans...What an accomplishment!  Would love to know that you lovelies helped her reach that goal! 

(*Make sure you let her know who sent ya!*)

With it being so hot out and the temperatures reaching to 96 and 100 you really do not want to think about hoodies 

BUT

 Fall/Winter is fast approaching and boy am I ever ready!  Get prepared with one of her darling and beautiful pieces.

There are quite a few hoodies available in the SALE section of the shop for women and children!!!

What I'm Loving:

 For Mua...

Teal Polka Dot Brilla

For Miss B...

Mini Ruffle Cardigan

....few of my other fav's

...Check out her cute Blog

Just {LOVE} her!

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....to be continued next week!

I just {LOVE} my sponsors...can you tell??

{HUGS}

Steph

Adding some {FALL} into the shop...

It's Friday!!!  

Let's kick this weekend off right, shall we?

Have you checked into the shop lately?  If not, we are introducing our FALL/WINTER 2011 line.  There are more designs to follow but I am truly "giddy" over these two.  My lovelies suggested PURPLE so two purple designs have been added!!

FALL in NY

{Order Here}

    

 SHOW & TELL:

The front of this slip cover is sewn using a purple and cream flowered cotton fabric. What makes this creation so glamorous is its ruffle detail. Not one, but two layers of brown knit have been added to create the ruffled look ~ this seasons fashion trend! A lens cap pocket has been added to the back of cover!!! For an extra touch of pizazz, one fabric flower (cream, brown and grey) pin has been attached. The pin is detachable so you may attach to something else ~ Camera bag, purse, shirt, coat, etc.

{NEW} Accessory Detail! Felt and Cotton Flower pin.

Approximate Measurements:

2.75" WIDTH 
25" LENGTH


This item is made at the time of order.

© 2011 Polka Dot Bungalow

** Available without Lens Cap Pocket: Here

Plum  & Perfect

{Order Here}

SHOW & TELL:

The front of this slip cover is sewn using a purple, green and white flowered cotton fabric. The inside is sewn using a light and dark purple patterned cotton fabric. What makes this creation so glamorous is its ruffle detail. Not one, but two layers of knit have been added to create the ruffled look ~ this seasons fashion trend! A lens cap pocket has been added to the back of cover!!! For an extra touch of pizazz, one rosette pin has been attached. The rosette is detachable so you may attach to something else ~ Camera bag, purse, shirt, coat, etc.

Approximate Measurements:

2.75" WIDTH 

25" LENGTH

This item is made at the time of order.

© 2011 Polka Dot Bungalow

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Are you getting excited for FALL?

Have a lovely weekend!

Steph

NEW & {lovely} sponsor....Giveaway!

Love when I come in contact with new and talented shops!  

Please {WELCOME} our newest sponsor:

{Zen - Custom Girl Baby Announcement}

Ideal Accents Designs

{What this shop has to offer}

Birth Announcements 

Birthday/Party Invites

Baby/Wedding Shower Invites

Moving Announcements

Thank You Cards

Baptism Christening/ First Communion 

Some of my favorites!

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Are these not adorable!!!  Miss B would {LOVE} the Princess invitations...or the Strawberry Shortcake!

{About the owner and her darling shop}

I'm a stay at home mom to a beautiful 3.5 year old girl.
I started digital scrapbooking when she was born which turned to small business of designing birth announcements and invitations. I never returned to my corporate work behind a desk and love every minute of it.
I always have fun designing new cards (even if they are done in a wee hours of the morning when my daughter is sleeping) and I hope you like them.

Guess what?!? GIVEAWAY!!

She is giving away a 4x6 or 5x7 any digital design (to print on your own) of winners choice be it a baby announcement, birthday invitation etc.  Fabulous, right?!?

Little more information on this sweet deal:

The giveaway is a digital design so you can print on your own afterwards - The giveaway is Ideal Accents Designs designing and personalizing your 4x6 or 5x7 Digital Design.

Here is how YOU can win!

• Jump on over to Ideal Accents Designs and take a stroll through this talented shop.  What is the name of your favorite item? One Entry.

• Go over to their Blog ~ leave a comment, follow or subscribe. One Entry for each.

• Spread the word about this lovely, handmade shop through Twitter, Facebook or on your blog or sidebar. One Entry for each. 

If you have fallen in love with her shop and would like to "like" her page on Facebook, by all means head on over ----> Ideal Accents Designs

Extra Entry:

• Follow the Polka Dot Bungalow blog.  One Entry

Comments are entry's.  Make sure you leave a comment for each thing you do.  Please do not group into one comment.  Thank you!!

Have fun lovelies!  Giveaway will run through Sunday, August 21st!

{HUGS} & Blessings,

Stephanie

{Marvelous} Monday....No. 6

Seems like forever since I did a {Marvelous} Monday!  Since feeling soooo much better in my 2nd Trimester, I'm getting back into the swing of things...yay!

First, lets start off with the winner of the {Photo Prop} Wednesday Giveaway!

Did you enter?  

If not, you will definitely have a chance next time.  {Photo} Prop Wednesday Giveaways will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.  There I will create a headband, brooch, hair clip, etc. that you can enter and win!  The Giveaway is open to anyone, not just our lovely and talented photographers :)

Here was this past Wednesday {Photo Prop}

...and our {lovely} winner is...

Congratulations to Nicole Walker Photography!!  Please contact me within 48 hours to claim your Newborn Flower Headband at pdbungalow@yahoo.com!!

Thank you to all who entered! 

Next {Photo Prop} Wednesday Giveaway is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14th!

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On to the {Marvelous} Monday!!  There are definitely some projects in todays line up that I will be bookmarking from the Bungalow!  

DIY: Upholstered Ottoman/Coffee Table

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Tulip & Turnip

Growth Chart

via

The Creative Imperative

Mondo Pom Trim Pillow Tutorial

via

Living with Punks

{If this doesn't speak "cozy" I don't know what does}

Something Blue: A Bridal Shower

via

Sweet Rose Studio

Bookshelf Reveal

via

Nefotlak

{I will be attempting this!}

Birthday Party

via

These Are The Days

Lovelies have a fantastic Monday!!

{HUGS} & Blessings,

Steph

{Food} Friday...Rigatoni, White Beans, and Sausage

The love for food and enjoying "Family Time" in the kitchen is something I have always enjoyed.  Growing up, we didn't eat out...we cooked.  The whole family around the dinner table allowed us to share everyones day.  That is something that I grew up on and now have brought into my own families lifestyle.  Eating out is a treat, one that I thoroughly enjoyed the weeks of not feeling my best :)  But there is just something about cooking at home:

Yummy smells the house develops

Miss B running in for fresh chopped veggies

Jazz music

The excitement to try a new dish

Watching Miss B attempt to set the table

At the end of a meal, having my hubby give me a kiss and telling me that was one of my top 10 best dinners...We have definitely passed the "top 10" mark :)

A cute {Short Story}:

While cooking dinner this past Tuesday night, Mr. Adkins snuck in to steal a piece of cheese already prepared for the meal. Weeellll, Miss B saw him do it and she was off.  Looking up at the counter, she stood on her tippy toes and reached....turning around from my place at the stove, I saw her attempt.  Told her to wait on daddy.  Watching she and Mr. Adkins out of the corner of my eye, he gave her a piece of cheese and to not tell mommy.  About that time, I turn around and she was tip toeing out of the room...she turns around to me, puts her finger to her lips and says "shhhhhhhh"

Guess the secret is out :) hahaha

Ok, on to dinner!!

Loving my new cookbook:

Eat what you LOVE

Click here to purchase!  Mine was purchased at Ross for $5.99!

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Rigatoni, White Beans and Sausage

8 oz. rigatoni

2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

3 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 pound turkey kielbasa sausage, sliced thin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 (14 oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, well drained

6 oz. (6 cups) baby spinach leaves

6 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Freshly cracked black pepper

1.

Cook the pasta according to package directions in a large pot. Drain and set aside.

2.

Pour the chicken broth and garlic into the same pot. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Add the sausage, oregano, and olive oil.  Stir well.

3.

Stir in the beans, tomatoes, and cooked pasta to the pot.  Place the spinach on top of mixture.  Cover with a lid and turn off the heat.  Allow to steam for about 1 minute, just until spinach has begun to wilt.  Stir mixture.

4.

Serve with a heaping tablespoon of Parmesan cheese on top and seasoned with black pepper to taste.

Fit Tip:  Because the broth and sausage add plenty of sodium to this dish, use no-salt-added tomatoes.  Many brands now offer no-salt-added versions, some of which have as little as one-tenth of the sodium in the regular variety.

This will definitely be a {FALL} favorite in this house :)

Yummy!!!

Happy Friday, lovelies!!

Steph


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