Thursday, December 10, 2009

{ reader giveaway: the mini diary }








Scrumptious new diary covers

The lovely and creative Marta recently contacted to let me know that she's currently creating another batch of her divine mini diaries to arrive in time for the holidays and is taking pre-orders through her shop. I was thrilled...after procrastinating and missing out on her last production run, I've been visiting her shop daily hoping to find more in stock.

Its tiny, fill-in-the blank style makes it easy to pop it into a handbag and jot brief, {happy} thoughts from the day while on the go. I plan to buy one that my daughter and I can share and record both of our thoughts at the end of the day--a new bedtime ritual and the chance to celebrate and share the little things that make both of us happy.

The really good news is that S.HOPtalk readers have the chance to WIN their very own mini diary. Simply leave a comment on this post before Monday, December 14th and tell me something you're currently loving {a favorite smell, sound, book...anything}. A winner will be chosen randomly from the comments left and announced on Monday afternoon. Good Luck!!!

Quick Links:
Marta's always inspiring blog

82 comments:

  1. Claudia FinnDecember 10, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    I love decorating with starfish for Christmas, I love popping them into a vignette, it brings to mind the Bethlehem night to me.

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  2. Lesley MillerDecember 10, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    I am loving: the smell of my Christmas tree, the sound of Casting Crowns Christmas CD, the taste of Peppermint hot chocolate, the sight of flickering candles, the feel of cold air.

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  3. Mary FrancesDecember 10, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    I am loving the fact that I broke out my cream cashmere mittens this morning. The first really good, cold morning in Alabama.

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  4. SpearsDecember 10, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    I am LOVING that my 2 year old daughter is learning to sing Christmas songs...there's just nothing sweeter!
    sarah
    smatti78@yahoo.com

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  5. Elena_ValerioteDecember 10, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Aww what cute little books! Right now I'm loving the dark skies outside.. the whisper of rain and I hope they keep their promise.

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  6. LindsayDecember 10, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I am loving that my husband and I will be spending our first Christmas with our baby girl. Happy Holidays. What a great giveaway!

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  7. mary plus vinceDecember 10, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    love marta, love the mini diaries!

    but i am also loving lately hot hot hot showers! (my poor skin!)

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  8. Michelle {lovely little things}December 10, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I'm currently loving my candle that makes my house smell warm, cozy, and scented of the holidays!

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  9. roysieDecember 10, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    I am loving my flannel duvet cover... it means that winter is officially here!

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  10. My Grama's SoulDecember 10, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Right now I am loving hot chocolate. Living in AZ it is usually so warm that it is not a drink I enjoy - but this holiday season --OH MY!!

    Great give-away, count me in.

    Happy holidays to you,

    Jo

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  11. AnnaDecember 10, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    i am obsessed with those giant m&m cookies you can buy at the gas station. so soft & chewy & as big as my head. in love!

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  12. Beth DaaneDecember 10, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    I am loving all of the truly selfless and giving people I have been meeting lately.

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  13. Candace & EddyDecember 10, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Love it!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 10, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    I'm loving settling into my new home in Siem Reap. Last night I took a tuk-tuk to the foreign correspondents club, met new friends, shared sangria, chatted and laughed. I love being welcomed to this wonderful vibrant city!

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  15. Simply Mel {Reverie}December 10, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    I'm absolutely engrossed in my current book, The Glass Castle! So much in fact, that I must pull myself away from blogging so I can finish it tonight!

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  16. ConnieDecember 11, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Well it is Christmas so I'm currently loving all the red, silver and gold glitter. Seems like everything just looks fancier and better this time of year decked out in holiday glitter!!!

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  17. C.L. DavisDecember 11, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    Loving the end of the term and the fact that I can be free of grading papers for the Christmas week - to just spend time with family!

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  18. Anna KristinaDecember 11, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    loving hot beverages in our new apartment. my husband graduated in may, but with the economy, finding a job was slow. thankfully, he finally got a job and we moved to boston in the middle of november. the cold new england weather makes me appreciate steeping tea and making hot chocolate in the biggest kitchen we've ever had.

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  19. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    I'm loving that my new boyfriend came with a group of witty, funny friends that have adopted me as one of their own. Grad school is feeling less lonely now!

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  20. BetsyDecember 11, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    in love with my google reader!

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  21. TLCDecember 11, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I love the sound of sleigh bells and the smell of satsumas

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  22. JenniferDecember 11, 2009 at 6:48 AM

    I am loving that it is the end of the semester! I work at a college, and I am looking forward to a little downtime over break. Bring on the eggnog!

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  23. JennaDecember 11, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    i am loving the steady stream of visitors, both day and overnight, that have been coming around lately. our house feels really warm with all these voices.

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  24. MeganDecember 11, 2009 at 6:52 AM

    I am loving no school during Christmas break, the smell of home-cooked meals for the holidays, and getting ready for Jesus's birthday :)

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  25. LeslieDecember 11, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Right now I'm loving the taste of a hot chai tea latte. It really makes me slow down and enjoy the little moments of the holiday season.

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  26. CrystalDecember 11, 2009 at 7:03 AM

    I am loving my yellow quilt, my stuffed moose with his little hat & scarf and my little toy deer. The simple things make me happy and put a smile on my face.

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  27. LMTDecember 11, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    I love the Mini Diaries! Also, I am loving being pregnant for the first time.

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  28. HannahDecember 11, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    loving that my husband only has one week of school left until christmas break. i miss him!

    love marta's mini diaries!

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  29. Karen BethDecember 11, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I'm currently loving navel oranges and chai tea. Um, not together. :)

    msred5@yahoo.com

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  30. RebeccaDecember 11, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    I'm loving the twinkling lights on my Christmas tree. It is one of my favorite things about the holiday.

    rbalderas at nc dot rr dot com

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  31. Katie MitchellDecember 11, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    I'm currently loving my 2 month old baby girl, and toast with nutella & bananas!

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  32. J, K, L, and DDecember 11, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    What an awesome giveaway! I love Marta's mini diaries. :)

    Currently I'm loving baking holiday-themed goodies, my cinnamon candle, & hot baths on cold nights. Love this time of year!

    katieharrison13 at gmail dot com

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  33. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    i'm loving warm jackets right now!

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  34. CatDecember 11, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I love seeing people being generous and giving to food banks and toy for tots. I wish this would go on all year long. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  35. LenaDecember 11, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Love Marta and these minis.

    I am also majorly loving how snuggly my 9-month-old is in the mornings as she wakes up. She used to wake up, bam! let's go, and now she is easing into her day.

    (parsonslena@gmail.com)

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  36. GetthebubblesDecember 11, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    I'm loving these shoes right now, as well as enjoying getting into the Christmas spirit - I love wrapping gifts and the look of presents under the tree :)

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  37. LindaDecember 11, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    I love all the Christmas goodies--the cookies and candy and hot chocolate. I am also loving Interlibrary Loan Services--I love having all the wonderful books in the world available just by requesting them! And I know that I would love having a Mini Diary of my own!

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  38. crissy // mama bossDecember 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I'm really loving my Christmas tree and all the sparkling lights everywhere. They're just so pretty to look at.

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  39. The GirlDecember 11, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I am loving my homemade white chocolate popcorn. The only problem is that I will probably never want to have regular popcorn again.

    Oh, and its been chilly here in San Antonio, so I am loving my soft blankets that are rarely used the rest of the year!

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  40. ellenDecember 11, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I'm loving my christmas wreath yankee candle!

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  41. Christen E. KrummDecember 11, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I am loving learning my new daughter!
    xoxo
    christen

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  42. KseniaDecember 11, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    I'm loving listening to the very enthusiastic jabbering by my one year old son.

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  43. ValeDecember 11, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Right now I am loving a cup of lemon and ginger tea!

    Thanks for this gorgeous giveaway! I am currently offering a giveaway myself, come visit :)
    http://valeasc.blogspot.com

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  44. MelDecember 11, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I am loving the taste of yummy egg nog!

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  45. AmandaDecember 11, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    I'm loving the nearness of Christmas break and the plans to decorate the Christmas tree with my fiancee tonight!

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  46. Melissa S.December 11, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Loving homemade Christmas decorations right now, specifically anything to do with pinecones!

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  47. Michelle @ TwigDecember 11, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    currently loving the taste, smell, and warmth of white hot chocolate!

    writebym@gmail.com

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  48. Monika Wright | I Love It AllDecember 11, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Just loving life. Because we have 2 little ones, it's precious to see their innocent take on what Christmas means to them. ...and to hear them talk about Baby Jesus brings tears to my eyes.

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  49. jaclynDecember 11, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    loving wreaths this christmas... i've adorned my home with many different types!

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  50. NicoleDecember 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    I am in love with our Christmas tree, decorations and baking. I dove into the holidays this year and couldn't be happier.
    *Thanks for the offer!!

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  51. SeasonDecember 11, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    love m.writes and also loving holiday baking.

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  52. HillaryDecember 11, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    euphoria hot chocolate and homemade cookies. mmmm

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  53. MeganDecember 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Seeing as it's still snowing, I'm loving that my car has all-wheel drive!

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  54. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Love that I get to see a "special" performance of The Nutcracker tomorrow!

    Tissy

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  55. EmilyDecember 11, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I am currently loving English Toffee made by a coworker and some hazelnut hot chocolate. Mmmm...

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  56. MaryDecember 11, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    i'm loving christmas music. i listen to it non-stop in december - it sets the best mood!

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  57. sunnyDecember 11, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I am currently loving my cozy, organized "public" rooms at home. (open living/dining/kitchen area, office nook and bathroom). Because I spent a long afternoon before a friend's arrival (for a week-long stay!) organizing those rooms and a closet, everything has a place which makes picking up and putting things away simple at night. Didn't know being this organized would make life so much easier. (basic, I know)

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  58. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    oh yipee! how i love a good giveaway, especially featuring one of my faves! i am loving all the wonderful giveaways and ideas i find in blogland for the holidays!

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  59. JaimieDecember 11, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    i'm currently loving how big my kid is getting.

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  60. Alyssa BaileyDecember 11, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    i am currently loving curling up by the fire and reading Jane Eyre.

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  61. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I love the sense of wonderment in my 2y.o. with the christmas lights. I love my 4 y.o. making up her own words to christmas songs.

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  62. AnonymousDecember 11, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    I am love love loving our cold December in Texas...finally get to wear my scarves that I love. Hope I win!
    atpeschultz@hotmail.com
    pam in texas

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  63. melissa kayeDecember 11, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Currently I am loving the sounds of Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Ahh...tis the season for beautiful music. :) We saw them in concert last year right after Christmas and they were just amazing!

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  64. UnknownDecember 11, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    i'm loving soy peppermint hot chocolate!!! YUM! we had a blizzard here this week, so it's very comforting to have a warm drink in hand. :)

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  65. MADecember 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    Would love this, so lovely!

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  66. Melissa ADecember 11, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    I've ordered a few of these to give away as gifts. I'd love to win one for myself for this year. I'm really loving decorating for all the parties I've been doing this season. I'm going to start it as a business next year.

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  67. tammyDecember 11, 2009 at 6:40 PM

    i am loving my new christmas tree...covered in pink, silver, and chartreuse, 9 ft and skinny!

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  68. Mary GraceDecember 11, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    I am loving hot cocoa and homemade chocholate chip cookies @ midnight, bright distracting Christmas lights, and Norah Jones.

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  69. CassieDecember 12, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    I am loving the smell of my homemade orange pomanders with added cloves and cinnamon sticks! Just essence of Christmas xx

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  70. florcitaDecember 12, 2009 at 6:17 AM

    Lovely books! I just love papers! Something Im loving?? mmmh... sun and flowers... Im in the southern hemisphere now where everything is in bloom, sunny and warm... lovely!

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  71. AshleyDecember 12, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I am loving the fact that I have just finished my last Fall semester at Wellesley College! The sun is so bright this morning and I can see the dark blue of the lake outside my window. Even though I still have 3 final papers to write, I feel at peace. The world is beautiful.

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  72. RWDecember 12, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    I am loving our christmas tree this year. it is ridiculously huge and we took alot of joy in decorating it.

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  73. jaytee'sbtwDecember 12, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    I am currently la la loving singing Christmas songs!! It is different this year, and I am unsure why, but I love singing along with the radio! And i am loving the smell of my Swiffer Jet!!! (What a must in a household!!) And...let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!

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  74. Erin LeeDecember 12, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    I am loving listening to Christmas music on pandora as I fall asleep each night :)

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  75. AndiDecember 12, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    I love the smell of my newborn's head as I am cuddling her and the feel of her soft cheeks when I kiss them. She is a lot of work, but these little things make it all worth it!

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  76. swell.lifeDecember 12, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    Am loving the sound of...silence. Baby in bed, a day's work done, now curling up with my laptop for some quiet unwinding time.

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  77. krisDecember 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    I am LOVING having my daughter home from her first semester of college for Christmas Break!
    kstoner@crosspointe.org

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  78. sylwiaDecember 13, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I love the smell of my traditional Polish Xmas dishes - they smell so much better when you live far away from home:)

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  79. marlaDecember 13, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    i'm loving big snowflakes slowly swirling from the sky.

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  80. AlissaDecember 13, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    I'm loving feeling my baby kick for the first time this month, and that we are giving most of our family their Christmas presents in the form of donations to Charity. They both make me feel so good.

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  81. TobyDecember 13, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    I love snow on a day that is just crisp enough to feel the bite, but not so cold that I'm freezing.

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  82. UnknownDecember 14, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    sad I missed this...I LOVE these!! They remind me of the very first journal my grandma gave me in 8th grade.

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