100th Post-iversary! And Giveaway!

We're thrilled to announce that we've been around for, wait for it . . . 100 posts! Oh fine, it's not that long in the grand scheme of things, but here at YOU + ME* we like to celebrate the little milestones. Plus, a lot has happened during those 100 posts. We've gathered both things and ideas from around the web, responded to reader dilemmas on topics far and wide, offered gift ideas for even the most unusual situations, introduced an amazing new contributor, launched a new blog, become contributors on Brooklyn Bride, and started work on some still hush hush projects that are guaranteed to knock your socks, stockings, or flip flops right off. Most importantly, we've gotten to know all of you--you're pretty great!

Mini-milestones are so much more exciting when commemorated with food, drinks, and party favors. That is why I'm baking up some of these guys, Miya is popping the champagne (and having a glass for me), and we're sending the party favors to one of you.

Remember this cozy couples shower with the pom pom photo backdrop? Well, those pom poms happen to make fantastic holiday decorations. String them across your mantle, dangle them from the chandelier, hang them from your tree, use them for a photo backdrop, or tie them on all your gifts. Anywhere the pom poms go, a party is sure to follow.

To enter: Leave a comment on this post mentioning at least one item shown in the header of our holiday blog by next Friday, November 12. We'll randomly select one of you to receive a huge pile of fluffy, cozy, sparkly pom pom goodness.

Happy weekend to you!

P.S. if the prospect of receiving treats in the mail instead of bills and catalogs makes you giddy with excitement, then hop on over to Holiday where you can sign up for our Spread the Cheer Gift Exchange.  We're just dying for an excuse to send you something.

Comments

[lthursto]

I LOVE the ornaments in the header! I'd love to see those hanging on my tree...with the poms topping the gifts underneath it!

[ashley]

so cute!!! my little condo could definitely use some holiday cheer! i spy a little black cam cam in the header! and i have a weak spot for anything glittery! :) love every item involved. xo

[{Katie}]

Precious! I love decorating with simple, sweet things and these just so happen to be both :) They would be perfect for our mantle or even hung from our banister.

[kate sprenkle]

where did you get those 1,2,3 cookie cutters _ I love them and I would love to make cookies with them! Educational and yummy!

[elisabeth]

Hi Kate. I found the set of number cookie cutters (0-9) in some sort of sale bin after the holidays last year (maybe Williams Sonoma). http://www.baquerie.com/Number-Cookie-Cutter-Set-Piece/dp/B0000VLP1W" rel="nofollow">These look similar. I think I may need to get http://www.baquerie.com/Fox-Run-Craftsmen-Alphabet-Cookie/dp/B0000VLP6M" rel="nofollow">these alphabet ones this year.

[swell.life]

Lovely blog here! It's my first time visiting, so glad to have discovered you. And what a fun giveaway!

I love the royal blue + gold threads in the header. Really rich colors.

Please pop by my blog and say hello someday!
Livingtheswelllife.blogspot.com

[katie]

The gold thread in the header is amazing! I need a little more sparkle in my life.

[K. Marie]

I love the manila tags! Just found you guys, very excited!
http://a-smallgoodthing.blogspot.com/

[Kerry]

i always look forward to reading your posts. i'm so glad i stumbled across the site. i'm hooked.

what caught my eyes first are the gold and navy threads.

[Pretty Mommy]

Sorry for the belated Congrats on 100 posts!! Looking forward to the next 100...