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	<title>Hostess with the Mostess® &#187; aprons</title>
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		<title>Mozi = Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I stumbled upon the MOZI website yesterday and am smitten with their products, to say the least!  Seriously&#8230;did you ever think that olive oil decanters (pictured above) could be this dreamy?!  And pictured below, just a few of the very many fabulous tea towel designs&#8230;

And guess what&#8230;there&#8217;s much more!  MOZI offers 3 core collections based [...]]]></description>
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<p>I stumbled upon the <a title="MOZI" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>MOZI</strong></a> website yesterday and am smitten with their products, to say the least!  Seriously&#8230;did you ever think that <a title="modern mozi olive oil decanters" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/139/category/olive%20oil%20decanter/parent/0/t/products/title/oliveoildecanter" target="_blank"><strong>olive oil decanters</strong></a> (pictured above) could be this dreamy?!  And pictured below, just a few of the very many fabulous<a title="tea towels" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/21/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong> tea towel designs</strong></a>&#8230;</p>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/mozi_teatowels.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="shop mozi" width="420" height="423" /></p>
<p>And guess what&#8230;there&#8217;s much more!  <a title="mozi" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong>MOZI</strong></a> offers 3 core collections based on pattern &#8211; the colorful, mod <strong>Secret Garden </strong>collection (which most of the above tea towels and the olive oil decanter on the right fall into), the <strong>Casablanca </strong>collection (red, white, and blue motifs), and a pretty <strong>Botanical Australia</strong> collection.</p>
<p>Pictured below: Secret Garden <a title="mozi mugs" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/86/category/mugs/parent/0/t/products/title/mugs" target="_blank"><strong>mugs</strong></a>, <a title="mozi placemats" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/87/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>placemats</strong></a>, and <a title="mozi potholders" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/156/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>oven mitts</strong></a> and <a title="mozi aprons" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/39/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>aprons</strong></a>&#8230;</p>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/mozi_1.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="shop mozi" width="420" height="318" /></p>
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<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/mozi_aprons_2.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="shop mozi" width="420" height="302" /></p>
<p>Pictured below: Casablanca <a title="mozi mugs" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/86/category/mugs/parent/0/t/products/title/mugs" target="_blank"><strong>mugs</strong></a>, <a title="mozi placemats" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/87/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>placemats</strong></a>, and <a title="mozi potholders" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/155/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>potholders</strong></a> and <a title="mozi aprons" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/39/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>aprons</strong></a>&#8230;</p>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/mozi_2.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="shop mozi" width="420" height="318" /></p>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/mozi_aprons_1.jpg" border=" alt=" alt="shop mozi" width="420" height="302" /></p>
<p>The above are all favorites from MOZI&#8217;s <a title="mozi kitchen" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/6/parent/1/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>kitchen</strong></a> category, but they also offer lots of fun stuff in the following departments: <a title="mozi accessories" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/2/parent/1/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>accessories</strong></a>, <a title="mozi bathroom accessories &amp; candles" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/10/parent/1/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>bathroom</strong></a>, <a title="mozi" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/4/parent/1/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>living</strong></a>, <strong><a title="mozi stationery" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/7/parent/1/t/products" target="_blank">stationery &amp; gift wrap</a></strong>, and <a title="mozi gift packs" href="http://www.mozi.com.au/products/cid/167/parent/0/t/products" target="_blank"><strong>gift packs</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Also &#8211; MOZI is located in Australia, but these magic words are on their website: <strong>International Shipping</strong>. Phew! <img src='http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Callie Micks Aprons</title>
		<link>http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/03/callie-micks-aprons/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Callie Micks found herself surrounded by great dishes, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets &#8211; but couldn&#8217;t for the life of her find a great apron that fit her style, she did what any determined, entrepreneurial-minded girl would do&#8230; created it herself!  Relying on past experiences as a corporate retail alumna for The Gap and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a  href="http://www.calliemicks.com/apco.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="Callie Micks" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/1_calliemicks.jpg" border="0" /></a>When <a href="http://www.calliemicks.com/info.html" target="blank">Callie Micks</a> found herself surrounded by great dishes, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets &#8211; but couldn&#8217;t for the life of her find a great apron that fit her style, she did what any determined, entrepreneurial-minded girl would do&#8230; created it herself!  Relying on past experiences as a corporate retail alumna for The Gap and Levi Strauss, Callie created her own <a href="http://www.calliemicks.com/apco.html" target="blank">cool &amp; contemporary line</a> of fashionable, <a href="http://www.calliemicks.com/info.html" target="blank">eco-chic</a> aprons.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m loving the modern minimalist feel of these aprons and the contrast of bright blocks of color against dark neutrals. (And the half-aprons look cute enough to wear out of the kitchen!)</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Special Deal:</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Get 10% off at </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.calliemicks.com/index.html" target="blank">CallieMicks.com</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> with promo code &#8220;HWTM&#8221;.</p>
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		<title>urban lights &amp; brights</title>
		<link>http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/02/urban-lights-brights/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a case of the winter blahs? These hot-hued finds from Urban Outfitters should help to put you back in the party mood&#8230; First up: this super charming Spectrum Chandelier ($36) and fun-n-funky Rainbow Candelabra ($48) are both just begging for a cocktail party!
Clockwise from top:Who would&#8217;ve guessed that something named &#8220;Chevron Barbeque Belt&#8221; could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have a case of the winter blahs? These hot-hued finds from Urban Outfitters should help to put you back in the party mood&#8230; First up: this super charming <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=E4677B19847BF57F0A3364AE9232F4D0.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=12653796&amp;parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=49&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank">Spectrum Chandelier</a> ($36) and fun-n-funky <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=E4677B19847BF57F0A3364AE9232F4D0.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=14045488&amp;parentid=A_FURN_LIGHTING&amp;sortProperties=&amp;navCount=49&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank">Rainbow Candelabra</a> ($48) are both just begging for a cocktail party!</p>
<p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="urban outfitters hot hues" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/uo_brights_febo8_2.jpg" border="0" /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="urban outfitters hot hues" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/uo_brights_feb08_1.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-style: italic;">Clockwise from top:</span><br />Who would&#8217;ve guessed that something named &#8220;<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=ED1A1C489802F97ABEAD5DD6395257FA.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=14362461&amp;parentid=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=112&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chevron Barbeque Belt</span></a>&#8221; could be so fabulous?! This <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=ED1A1C489802F97ABEAD5DD6395257FA.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=14362461&amp;parentid=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=112&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank">colorful cotton waist apron</a> is super cute, only $14, and sure to be the life of the party!; jewel-toned <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=ED1A1C489802F97ABEAD5DD6395257FA.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=13132196&amp;parentid=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=133&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diner Cups</span></a> (5 for $10), an adorably bizarre (or bizarrely adorable) <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=ED1A1C489802F97ABEAD5DD6395257FA.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=14213722&amp;parentid=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=112&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Octopus Juicer</span></a> ($14); and ceramic <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=ED1A1C489802F97ABEAD5DD6395257FA.app11-node3?itemdescription=true&amp;itemCount=60&amp;id=14347215&amp;parentid=A_FURN_DINNERWARE&amp;sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&amp;navCount=133&amp;navAction=poppushpush&amp;color=" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Souper Bowls</span></a> in candy-coated colors ($5 ea or $15/4).</p>
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		<title>Ultimate Entertaining Giveaway Prizes: rock scissor paper</title>
		<link>http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/12/ultimate-entertaining-giveaway-prizes_08/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2007 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Every time I get an email from rock scissor paper  or visit their website , I feel an instant boost of &#34;happy&#34;. The RSP stationery and entertaining products are so fun, contemporary, and cheerful &#8211; with lots of bright colors and cute characters like their signature owls &#8211; it&#8217;s hard not to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.rockscissorpaper.com/" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/UEG_rsp_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway" /> </a> Every time I get an email from <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">rock scissor paper</span> </a> or visit their <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank">website</a> , I feel an instant boost of &quot;happy&quot;. The RSP stationery and entertaining products are so fun, contemporary, and cheerful &#8211; with lots of bright colors and cute characters like their <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/weheartowls.html" target="blank">signature owls</a> &#8211; it&#8217;s hard not to &quot;<span style="font-style: italic;">ooh</span> &quot; and &quot;<span style="font-style: italic;">ahh</span> &quot; over them! And I&#8217;m<span style="font-style: italic;"> (</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">of course)</span> <span style="font-style: italic;"> </span> especially loving their new line of <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/aprons1.html">aprons</a> , <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/aprons1.html">tea towels</a> , and <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/coasters1.html" target="blank">coasters</a> &#8211; with contemporary patterns, fun colors, and sweet prices that are perfect for the modern-day hostess with the mostess <img src='http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<p>For <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/11/ultimate-holiday-entertaining-giveaway.html" target="blank">The Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway</a> , <span style="font-weight: bold;">rock scissor paper</span> is going to make one of you VERY happy with a prize package that includes all this fun stuff:</p>
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<li style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/raap1.html" target="blank">Raindrops Kitchen Apron</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> ($35)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/setof3teteat.html" target="blank">Set of 3 Towels: Lime &amp; Teal</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">($35)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/raco.html" target="blank">Raindrops Coasters</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> ($8.25)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/trcoof12.html" target="blank">Tree Coasters</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">($8.25)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">$150 Gift Certificate towards the <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/hochca.html" target="blank">Holiday Shoppe</a> </span> &#8211; <span style="font-style: italic;">The <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/hochca.html" target="blank">RSP Holiday Shoppe</a> has SO MUCH STUFF that it would&#8217;ve been impossible to list or show it all in this post&#8230; but you can <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/hochca.html" target="blank">click here</a> to visit the shoppe for yourself and check out tons of adorable holiday  cards, invitations, gift wrap, gift tags, coaster sets, photo albums, and more!</span></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/hochca.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/UEG_rsp_3.jpg" border="0" alt="Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway" /> </a><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">How to enter:</span><br />
<span>*This package is part of </span> <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/11/ultimate-holiday-entertaining-giveaway.html" target="blank">The Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway</a> <span>from Hostess with the Mostess™ &amp; YumSugar. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yumsugar.com/836623?utm_source=hwtm&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=hwtm_giveaway&amp;utm_content=site_link&amp;utm_campaign=yum_sitelink_hwtm_giveaway" target="blank">Click here to go to the contest entry page</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">! </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">You only have to enter once to be in the running for ALL available prizes!</span> </span></p>
<p>The sweepstakes runs through December 10th! <span style="color: #cc33cc;">To view ALL prizes that have been revealed </span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: #cc33cc;">so far</span> <span style="color: #cc33cc;">, </span> <a style="color: #cc33cc;" href="http://www.hostessblog.com/labels/ultimate%20entertaining%20giveaway.html" target="blank">click here</a> <span style="color: #cc33cc;">.</span></p>
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		<title>Ultimate Entertaining Giveaway Prizes: Carolyn&#8217;s Kitchen</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  No housewife will feel desperate with these  glamour girl, vintage-inspired apron and matching glove sets !   Designed and produced exclusively by Carolyn West in Los Angeles, California, Carolyn&#8217;s Kitchen  aprons and glove sets are fun, sexy and all about feeling glamorous!

I&#8217;m especially loving the Dorothy design &#8211; a black [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/_mycarolyn/html/dorothy_apron%28lime%29.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/UEG_carolynskitchen_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Hostess with the Mostess + Yum Sugar Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway" /> </a> <span class="style4"><span style="font-weight: bold;">No housewife will feel desperate with these </span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/" target="blank">glamour girl, vintage-inspired apron and matching glove sets</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span> </span> <span class="style4"> Designed and produced exclusively by Carolyn West in Los Angeles, California, <a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Carolyn&#8217;s Kitchen</span> </a> aprons and glove sets are fun, sexy and all about feeling glamorous!</span></p>
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<p>I&#8217;m especially loving the <a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/_mycarolyn/html/Apron1.html" target="blank">Dorothy</a> design &#8211; a black &amp; white striped apron accented with bold splashes of contemporary colors like as bright aqua, hot pink, and luscious lime. And if you&#8217;re tired of those boring yellow kitchen gloves, check out Carolyn&#8217;s twist on these dishwashing staples; her <a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/gloves.html" target="blank">kitchen glove line</a> includes styles such as the &quot;<a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/rockroll.html" target="blank">Rock and Roll</a> &quot; and &quot;<a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/wildcat_hotpink.html" target="blank">Wildcat Hot Pink</a> &quot;&#8230;with zebra stripes, cheetah print, and even a rhinestone ring, I think it&#8217;s safe to say these particular kitchen gloves are <span style="font-style: italic;">anything but boring</span> !</p>
<p><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/_mycarolyn/html/dorothy_apron.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/UEG_carolynskitchen_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Hostess with the Mostess + Yum Sugar Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway" /> </a> <span class="style4">For <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/11/ultimate-holiday-entertaining-giveaway.html" target="blank">The Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway</a> , Carolyn is generously offering up all of the following goods:<br />
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<li><span class="style4"><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/_mycarolyn/html/dorothy_apron%28lime%29.html" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dorothy Lime Apron, Dorothy Lime Glove, and Lime Garter</span> </a> <span> <span style="font-style: italic;">(pictured above)</span> </span> </span></li>
<li><span class="style4"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/_mycarolyn/html/dorothy_apron.html" target="blank">Dorothy Red Apron, Dorothy Red Glove, and Red Garter</a> </span> <span class="style4"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">(pictured above)</span> </span> </span></li>
<li><span class="style4"><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/sweetheart_apron_redbl.html" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sweetheart Red Apron and Sweetheart Red Glove</span> </a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span> </span> <span class="style4"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">(apron pictured below)</span> </span> </span></li>
<li><span class="style4"><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/candycane_apron.html" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Candy Cane Apron and matching glove</span> </a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span> </span> <span class="style4"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">(apron pictured below)</span> </span> </span></li>
<li><span class="style4"><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/vintage_lucy_apron_rb.html" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vintage Lucy Black Apron and Sweetheart Black Glove</span> </a> <span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span> </span> <span class="style4"><span><span style="font-style: italic;">(apron pictured below)</span> </span> </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to enter:</span><br />
<span>*This package is part of </span> <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/11/ultimate-holiday-entertaining-giveaway.html" target="blank">The Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway</a> <span>from Hostess with the Mostess™ &amp; YumSugar. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://yumsugar.com/836623?utm_source=hwtm&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_term=hwtm_giveaway&amp;utm_content=site_link&amp;utm_campaign=yum_sitelink_hwtm_giveaway" target="blank">Click here to go to the contest entry page</a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">!</span> </span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/UEG_carolynskitchen_3.jpg" border="0" alt="Hostess with the Mostess + Yum Sugar Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway" /> </a> <span class="style4"><br />
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		<title>SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Apronique</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[  We&#8217;ve got another fun giveaway for you today (and more throughout the week)! Just in time for those holiday parties you&#8217;re hosting &#8211; or that holiday gifting you need to do &#8211; contemporary apron company: Apronique  &#8211; is offering HWTM readers a chance to win one of their smart &#38; stylish aprons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.aproniquestore.com/ApronCatalog.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/apronique_3.jpg" border="0" alt="Apronique Aprons" /> </a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">We&#8217;ve got another fun giveaway for you today (and more throughout the week)!</span> Just in time for those holiday parties you&#8217;re hosting &#8211; or that holiday gifting you need to do &#8211; contemporary apron company: <a href="http://www.apronique.com/" target="blank"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Apronique</span> </a> &#8211; is offering HWTM readers a chance to <span style="font-weight: bold;">win one of their smart &amp; stylish aprons</span> &#8211; which are made from a fabric that most spills can&#8217;t even penetrate (which means that your cute apron might actually stand a chance at <span style="font-style: italic;">staying cute</span> this time)!</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.aproniquestore.com/ApronCatalog.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/apronique_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Apronique Aprons" /> </a> <a href="http://www.aproniquestore.com/ApronCatalog.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/apronique_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Apronique Aprons" /> </a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">3 Winners will be chosen! </span> Winners will be randomly selected and can choose their favorite from Apronique&#8217;s <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=46" target="blank">Purple Royal Bouquet</a> (<span style="font-style: italic;">reversible</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">2-in-one apron</span> ), <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=44" target="blank">Charcoal Sky</a> (<span style="font-style: italic;">reversible</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">2-in-one apron</span> ), and &#8211; one of my personal favorites: <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=8" target="blank">Pink Cotton Candy Sparkle</a> .</p>
<p>{<span style="font-style: italic;">Other favorites pictured at top:</span> <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=52" target="blank">Midnight Shimmer</a> , <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=13" target="blank">Tulip Sparkle</a> , and reversible <a href="http://stores.aproniquestorecatalog.com/Detail.bok?no=48" target="blank">Silver Shimmer</a> .}</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold;">How to enter:<br />
</span> • Post any comment here<br />
• Remember to user your blogger login or first name/last initial so we can identify you if you win.<br />
• Giveaway ends <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thursday, Nov 15 </span> at midnight PST. Good Luck!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />
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		<title>Halloween treats from Williams-Sonoma</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These adorable kids&#8217; skeleton aprons ($19 as shown or $24 personalized), oven mitts ($13/set of 2), and halloween spatulas ($9) are perfect for pint-sized Halloween bakers &#8211; or for keeping pumpkin carving messes or craft project spills at bay!

And some tempting WS treats (available online only!) for kids and adults alike&#8230;The BIG Halloween Carmel Apple [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These adorable <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/l910/index.cfm?pkey=chaldeci" target="blank">kids&#8217; skeleton aprons</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($19 as shown or $24 personalized)</span>, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9969866/index.cfm?pkey=cHALDECI" target="blank">oven mitts</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($13/set of 2)</span>, and <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cw331/index.cfm?pkey=chaltoli" target="blank">halloween spatulas</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($9)</span> are perfect for pint-sized Halloween bakers &#8211; or for keeping pumpkin carving messes or craft project spills at bay!<br />
<a href="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/ws_halloween_07_2.jpg" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/ws_halloween_07_2.jpg" border="0" alt="Williams-Sonoma Halloween" /></a></p>
<p>And some tempting WS treats <span style="font-style: italic;">(available online only!)</span> for kids and adults alike&#8230;<a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku7172810/index.cfm?pkey=chalfodi">The BIG Halloween Carmel Apple with Nuts</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($22)</span>, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9732835/index.cfm?pkey=chalfodi" target="blank">Jack-o-Lantern and Creepy Spiderweb Caramel Apples</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($16.50/set of 2)</span>, and <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku9560020/index.cfm?pkey=chalfodi" target="blank">hand-crafted Halloween Truffles</a> by celebrated Oregon chocolatier, <a href="http://www.moonstruckchocolate.com/" target="blank">Moonstuck</a> <span style="font-style: italic;">($15/set of 4)&#8230;</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.hostesswiththemostess.com/themes/halloween" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/ws_halloween_07_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Hostess with the Mostess™ Halloween party ideas" /></a></p>
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		<title>Dapper Duds</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m loving the modern bird pattern and fun colors in this cute bird and polka dot apron, coordinating fabric coaster set and bright lime floral bird pot holder &#8211; all available in the Dapper Duds etsy shop&#8230;adorable!
Another super-cute pot holder design with a fantastic color combo&#8230;

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m loving the modern bird pattern and fun colors in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6486626" target="blank">cute bird and polka dot apron</a>, coordinating <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6477806" target="blank">fabric coaster set</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6671877" target="blank">bright lime floral bird pot holder</a> &#8211; all available in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5084336" target="blank">Dapper Duds</a> etsy shop&#8230;adorable!</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5084336" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="cb2 serveware" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/dapperduds_1.jpg" target="blank" border="0" /></a><br />Another <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6596303" target="blank">super-cute pot holder</a> design with a fantastic color combo&#8230;</p>
<p><a  href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6596303" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="cb2 serveware" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/dapperduds_2.jpg" target="blank" border="0" /></a></p>
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		<title>rock scissor paper: Home Collection!</title>
		<link>http://www.hostessblog.com/2007/07/rock-scissor-paper-home-collection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>jenn s.</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Susie from Rock Scissor Paper sent me an email on Friday with some very good news: the brand-new Home Collection from RSP is now available! I&#8217;ve been anticipating the arrival of this new line ever since Grace posted some sneak-peek snapshots from their tradeshow booth a few months back – and now that everything is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Susie from <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank">Rock Scissor Paper</a> sent me an email on Friday with some very good news: the <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank"><span style="font-style: italic;">brand-new</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Home Collection</span></a> from RSP is now available! I&#8217;ve been anticipating the arrival of this new line ever since <a href="http://www.designsponge.blogspot.com/" target="blank">Grace</a> posted some sneak-peek snapshots from their tradeshow booth a few months back – and now that everything is here – the new problem is that I want it all! I have a feeling that hip hostesses everywhere will be digging these ultra-modern <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/aprons1.html" target="blank">aprons</a>&#8230;</p>
<p><a  href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/aprons1.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="Rock Scissor Paper Home Collection" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/rsp_homecollection_1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />&#8230;and <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/coasters1.html" target="blank">drink coasters</a>&#8230;</p>
<p><a  href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/coasters1.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="Rock Scissor Paper Home Collection" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/rsp_homecollection_3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />&#8230;and <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/teatowels1.html" target="blank">tea towels</a>!</p>
<p><a  href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/teatowels1.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="Rock Scissor Paper Home Collection" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/rsp_homecollection_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Inspiration</span><br />I&#8217;m pasting part of Susie&#8217;s email below &#8211; in which she talks about what inspired herself and sister Heidi to create this new textile collection &#8211; because I thought you might enjoy it as much as I did:</p>
<p>&#8220;I just wanted let you know that Heidi &amp; I just listed our new kitchen aprons, tea towels &amp; coasters on to our site. This is our first foray into textile design and we are so excited about this collection!</p>
<p>Our father was a textile designer and manufacturer in the 1960&#8217;s-80&#8217;s. His specialty was knit fabrics in prints. He made his fortune (a very small one) on double knit fabrics in the 70&#8217;s. You know the fabric of the infamous leisure suit. He designed double knits to look like denim, in 70&#8217;s op-art prints and gingham to name a few. You can only imagine what our childhood wardrobes looked like when our Mom made our clothes from our Dad&#8217;s fabric!</p>
<p>Our father is no longer alive, but he definitely was there in spirit when we were designing this line!&#8221;</p>
<p><a  href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; cursor: pointer; text-align: center;" alt="Rock Scissor Paper Home Collection" src="/wp-content/uploads/uploaded_images/rsp_homecollection_4.jpg" border="0" /></a>Last but not least, in celebration of the new home collection, <a href="http://rockscissorpaper.stores.yahoo.net/index.html" target="blank">Rock Scissor Paper</a> is running a special deal where you get a surprise goody bag filled with assorted RSP products when you spend $40 or more between July 7 &#8211; 20th! With all the cool stuff at RSP, I&#8217;m pretty sure these goody bags will be good <img src='http://www.hostessblog.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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