Sponsor Giveaway: Rouge & Whimsy $15 Gift Certificate



I am so excited to introduce to you (if you weren't already familiar with her loveliness) Erika of Rouge & Whimsy!  She is one of Wild & Precious' new sponsors and I have just loved getting to know her and exploring all the lovelies on her blog and etsy shop.  She is one creative girl!  I sent Erika a few Q&A to help you get to know her AND she is graciously offering one Wild & Precious reader a $15 gift certificate to pick out anything of their fancy from her etsy shop!  Meet Erika:

{The beautiful Erika}
Q: Tell us about the name  of your shop and blog.
A:  Rouge & Whimsy came from a few places. I have red hair and love France-- so rouge, which is French for red, seemed to make sense and at first that's what I thought the name would be. But I love pairing two words together--like wild & precious--and whimsy seemed like a great word to describe my crafty antics on my blog and fun accessories in my shop.

Q: What are your muses?
A:  I find inspiration everywhere-- my problem is more finding time to go through with it! Right now my inspiration comes the 1930s and 20s. Hats with feathers, tulle veils and beading. My accessories are a call back to those times. My mom is also one of my biggest muses--every time I come up with something I run it past her.

Q:  If you could see one of your accessories on any two celebrities, who would you pick? 
A:  I can totally see my hair clips or headbands on the singer Adele. She definitely that vintage vibe and style. And I could see my hippie headbands on Taylor Swift-- accenting her wavy blond locks in one of her music videos.

Q: What is your favorite thing about blogging?
A:  I love to write and always have. My day job is actually blogging, writing and editing for a real estate website so it's funny that I still want to blog when I come home but it's different. It's an outlet for me, a way to share my ideas with others. And on the flip side I absolutely love to read blogs. I love the little snippets of life I get from them-- I constantly inspired by other people.

Q: What is your earliest memory of crafting?
A:  Oh my gosh I have no idea. I can't honestly remember a time I haven't crafted or created something. I know as a little girl I made my stuffed animals clothes out my mom's fabric scraps-- perhaps that was the very beginning.

Q:  Favorite musician, candy, movie, and drink.
A:  I love Ingrid Michaelson-- my husband and I had our first dance to her song "The Way I Am."  Candy would have to be Theo's chocolate. If you love chocolate you NEED to check their bars out.  And coffee, hands down, wins for my favorite drink. A cup of GOOD drip with a splash of half & half in the morning. Nothing can beat it.
Where to find Erika:



Up for Grabs:  $15 Gift Certificate to Rouge & Whimsy for one lucky Wild & Precious reader

How to Win:
Visit Rouge & Whimsy and come back and tell me what you love best!
{this is a mandatory entry and must be done PRIOR to all other entries.  You MUST leave an email address or a link to where I can easily find it.  If you do not leave this, your entries will not be counted}

additional ways to enter
1. follow Wild & Precious
2. follow Erika's blog
3. favorite Rouge & Whimsy on etsy
5. Tweet about the giveaway with link and @ mentions. {1 entry per day}
Feel free to copy/paste the below tweet:
Giveaway alert! $15 from @erikalc's shop Rouge & Whimsy on @blairita's blog http://ow.ly/54wCx
6. follow @erikalc on twitter
7. follow me on twitter @blairita
8. Blog about the giveaway or post a link on your side bar {2 entries}
9. Add my button to your blog 
10.  Add Erika's button to your blog

the fine print:
{you must leave a separate comment for each entry. for example: this includes leaving 2 separate comments for blogging. Anonymous entries will not be excepted.  You must leave your email address.  Giveaway closes late Sunday night 6/5 & winner will be chosen via random.org}

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Comments

  1. I love the sara hot pink headband! so pretty.

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  2. I love the robin light turqouise hair piece.

    katietamblingson at yahoo dot com

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  3. I follow wild and precious.

    katietamblingson at yahoo dot com

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  4. I would definitely get the ellie white feather yellow flower hair clip!

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  5. I love the belle large yellow flower headband!

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  6. I like wild and precious on facebook!

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  7. I am following you on twitter!!

    hannah :) Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

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  8. What a cute giveaway! I think I've definitely come across her work on Etsy before - I LOVE it! My favorite piece is the Elise Summer Wedding Flower fascinator. So cute! And perfect for me, because I have some weddings to attend soon and I'd love to wear this!

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    ellabands@gmail.com

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  9. I already follow W&P, of course. :)

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    ellabands@gmail.com

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  10. I favorited Rouge and Whimsy's shop!

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    ellabands@gmail.com

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  11. I follow @erikalc on twitter.

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    ellabands@gmail.com

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  12. I already follow you on twitter, Blair! :)

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    ellabands@gmail.com

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  13. I like the Betsy Yellow Flower Feather Pin- so pretty!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  14. I love the lila aquamarine double flower headband


    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. My favorite is the lila aquamarine double flower headband.

    choateorama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. I love the anna yellow flower feather headband
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. I follow your blog publicly with google friend connect
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. I like Wild and Precious on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. I heart Rouge and Whimsy on Etsy - my Etsy name is Hurdler4eva
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  20. I follow you @blairita on Twitter - I'm @AmberGoo
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. I tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo:
    http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/75676198994329600
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I follow Erika's Rouge & Whimsy blog with google friend connect as Amber
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. This is my favorite from the shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/70025669/addie-double-yellow-flower-headband?show_panel=true

    You can contact me here:
    www.homespunhandmaiden.etsy.com
    or
    www.calledtocreativity.blogspot.com

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  24. I favorited her shop on etsy :) (HomespunHandmaiden)

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  25. love the Addie Double Yellow headband, too cute.

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  26. added the shop to my favorites on etsy

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  27. follow W&P on gfc

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  28. I follow Erica's blog

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  29. follow Erica on twitter
    kyfaithw

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  30. follow you on twitter
    kyfaithw

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  31. i posted on twitter

    https://twitter.com/#!/kyfaithw/status/75713527784030208

    kyfaithw at aol dot com

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  32. I know this is the one that was featured, but I still really love it
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/74602889/scarlet-red-flower-black-feather
    mkbrander at yahoo dot com

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  33. I love the lara white flower feather hair piece.
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/71242458/lara-white-flower-feather-hair-piece
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  34. I favorited R&W on Etsy. ID: Lyndadawinda
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  35. 1- I blogged about this giveaway and posted here:
    http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2011/05/15-rouge-whimsy-gift-certificate-64.html

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  36. 2- I blogged about this giveaway and posted here:
    http://thespanglyprincess.blogspot.com/2011/05/15-rouge-whimsy-gift-certificate-64.html

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  37. I tweeted -
    http://twitter.com/#!/Lyndadawinda/status/75745201502699520
    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  38. I love the betsy yellow flower feather clip best!!

    reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  39. I'm following your blog! :)

    reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  40. I'm following you on Twitter!

    @ElfRenee

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  41. I'm following Erika on Twitter!

    @ElfRenee

    reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  42. I'm following Erika's blog!

    reneelasater(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  43. I like the bridget mustard yellow poppy headband http://www.etsy.com/listing/70745856/bridget-mustard-yellow-poppy-headband

    wonderfullymade729@gmail.com

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  44. I like the ellie white flower yellow feather hair clip limited edition

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  45. I follow Wild & Precious via gfc as "sswpss"

    sswpss at yahoo dot com

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  46. My fave piece is the mary-ann: red ruffled polka dot poppy headband! I love it!

    Thanks!
    Olivia dot lovelyatyourside gmail
    We're doing a giveaway, too!
    http://www.lovelyatyourside.com/2011/05/just-made-jewelry-antique-bird-necklace.html

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  47. Lovelyatyourside hearts Rouge&Whimsy on Etsy!

    olivia dot lovelyatyourside gmail

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  48. I love the ruby red flower headband! So big and glorious!
    jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  49. I made her shop a favorite! I love it!

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  50. I like Wild and Precious on FB!

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  51. I follow @erikalc on Twitter! @justjingle

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  52. I already follow you on Twitter!

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  53. Lara white flower feather hair clip.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  54. I love the scarlet red flower black feather stretchy headband!
    Lilyhoot at gmail dot com

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  55. I follow erikalc on twitter, @slowclublover.
    Lilyhoot at gmail dot com

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  56. I follow you on twitter, @slowclublover.
    Lilyhoot at gmail dot com

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  57. I love the anna yellow flower feather headband!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  58. following Erika's blog via GFC

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  59. hearted Rouge and Whimsy- username bokononist

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  60. following Erika on twitter @mrsclutterbuck

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  61. The scarlet red flower black flower headband is gorgeous, but I'm also loving the hallie blue flower white feather headband!!
    cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

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  62. Love the scarlet red flower black feather stretchy headband - just gorgeous!

    debyeo at hotmail dot com

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  63. I follow you on Twitter as dspdavey.

    debyeo at hotmail dot com

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  64. I follow Erika on Twitter as dspdavey.

    debyeo at hotmail dot com

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  66. I like this headband is gorgeous :)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70745856/bridget-mustard-yellow-poppy-headband
    Oana Cimpeanu
    the_nasty_panther@yahoo.com

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  67. I follow Erika's blog via GFC with the name Oana Cimpeanu
    the_nasty_panther@yahoo.com

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  68. I like Wild and precious on Fb with the name Oana Livia Cimpeanu
    the_nasty_panther@yahoo.com

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  69. I love both the CLEO & MARY ANN headbands!!

    rennieangie at gmail dot com

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  70. I follow W & P via GFC

    rennieangie at gmail dot com

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  71. I love the bridget mustard yellow poppy headband
    skklemm at gmail dot com

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  72. My favorite is the scarlet red flower black feather stretchy headband!
    mommy3lilbirds at gmail dot com

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  73. I really love the black ruffled polka dot poppy headband!!
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  74. Following your blog!
    (Juliana B.)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  75. Following Erika's blog!
    (Juliana B.)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  76. Liked Wild&Precious on FB :)
    (Juliana B.)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  77. Tweeted the giveaway :)
    (lacquerlipstick)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  78. Following erikalc on Twitter!
    (lacquerlipstick)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  79. Following you on Twitter!
    (lacquerlipstick)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  80. Following you on Twitter!
    (lacquerlipstick)
    lacquerlipstick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  81. I like the Cleo headband.

    mrs.marcus2 at yahoo dot com

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  82. I must have the lila aquamarine double flower headband!! LOVE!

    mkharreld@gmail.com

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  83. I like the ellie white flower yellow feather hair clip. messier.7@gmail.com

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  84. Oh my daughter would love the samantha turquoise flower feather headband! Very cute!

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  85. I'm Steph Kelly's Google Friend (follower): Cori Westphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  86. I faved Rouge and Whimsy on Etsy: coriwestphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  87. Tweet: http://twitter.com/coriwestphal/statuses/76720701582753793

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  88. I follow erikalc on Twitter @coriwestphal

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

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  89. It's impossible to choose just one favorite when I pretty much love ALL of Erika's creations! (Note all the items/designs Etsy "hearted/favorited" by Salleefur (Me).

    Among my MOST favorite favorites are the Scarlet Red Flower Black Feather Stretchy Headband, the Addie Double Yellow Flower Headband and the Samantha Turquoise Flower Headband. I love them all!

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  90. I Etsy "hearted" Erika's Rouge & Whimsy Shop - along with most of her marvelous "items" /creaions!
    Etsy username: Salleefur

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  91. Public Follower of Wild & Precious via GFC

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  92. I attempted to publically follow Erika's blog on GFC - but my Blogger/GFC isn't working when I try to add a new blog (YOU are already on my dashboard!) so after unsuccessfully (for now) trying to fix this situation, I signed up to FOLLOW Rouge & Whimsy/Erika's blog via Bloglovin - I am Follower #3!

    Aside: The link you provide for Erika's blog under "Extra Entrie" actually connect one to "Steph Kelly's Blog" ! But the one above: (Where to find Erika:
    etsy | blog | twitter)
    does work properly. Just FYI!

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  93. I LIKE You/ Wild & Precious on Facebook
    Jesselyn A
    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

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  94. I love the "black ruffled polka dot poppy headband" - it would look really cute with my new short haircut :)

    kldeamer (at) gmail (dot) com

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  95. I like the mary-ann: red ruffled polka dot poppy headband

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  96. I love the anna yellow flower feather headband.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  97. I follow your blog via GFC.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  98. I hearted the shop.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  99. Tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/giveawaygirlie/status/76930928211009536

    fashuneesta[at]aol[[dot]com

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  100. I follow you on Twitter.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  101. I follow Erika on Twitter.

    fashuneesta[at]aol[dot]com

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  102. My favorite item from the shop is the samantha turquoise flower feather headband. Very pretty :)

    fs4sarah at gmail dot com

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  103. I love the hallie blue flower white feather headband!
    jesage@asu.edu

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  104. Gfc follow wild & precious
    Jessica Sage
    jesage@asu.edu

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  105. favorited rouge & whimsy on etsy
    smthngoldsmthngblue
    jesage@asu.edu

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  106. like wild and precious on facebook
    Jessica Sage
    jesage@asu.edu

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  107. follow you on twitter
    JessicaSage22
    jesage@asu.edu

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  108. follow erikalc on twitter
    JessicaSage22
    jesage@asu.edu

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  109. I would love the maddie mauve flower feather headband
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70028354/maddie-mauve-flower-feather-headband
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  110. Like Wild and Precious on fb=Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  111. Your blog button on my sidebar http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  112. I love the ruby red flower headband: http://www.etsy.com/listing/71361561/ruby-red-flower-headband

    Gorgeous color! Thanks for the giveaway : )

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  113. I'm following Wild & Precious via GFC : )

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  114. I'm following Erika's blog Rouge & Whimsy - I love the spray painted can project (they turned out so cute!)

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  115. I favorited R&W on etsy (as ajoeynamedroo)

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  116. I tweeted it: http://twitter.com/#!/vintagequeengf/status/77344082854293504

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  117. I'm following @Erikalc on twitter (@vintagequeengf)

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  119. I'm following blairita on twitter @vintagequeengf

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  120. I added your button to my blog: http://thevintagequeengf.blogspot.com/

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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  121. I added Erika's button to my blog: http://thevintagequeengf.blogspot.com/

    Rachel
    vintagequeengf(at)gmail(dot)com

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