5/31/12

{from the shop} chevron pattern rickshaw zero messenger bag

I recently received a Chevron Pattern Rickshaw Zero Messenger Bag from The Spotted Olive™ and I absolutely love it! The pattern and printing of my charcoal gray chevron pattern design looks great with the bold saffron yellow trim. The bag is very large, roomy and well made. I'm using the bag as a camera bag and it has worked out great. My camera, accessories and items from my purse fit nicely in the bag with room to spare.



There are two pockets in the front of the bag, but interior pockets that velcro into the bag as well as a variety of other accessories are also available for purchase. I added the deluxe drop pocket to hold business cards, pens, keys and other small loose items. The bag is very versatile and could be used in many different ways—camera bag, diaper bag, overnight bag, travel bag, workday commuter bag, etc. I've been getting many compliments on the bag!

Bag specifications:

  • Water resistant, extra durable (machine-washable). 
  • Large main compartment and 2 front pockets. 
  • Lightweight and forms to your body. 
  • Quick-adjust cam shoulder strap. 
  • Velcro strips accessory system; Holds a 13” laptop w/optional sleeve. 
  • Handmade with a sustainability focus in San Francisco, CA. 
  • Dimensions 11" H x 12.5" W base x 18" W top x 6"D.
SHOP RICKSHAW ZERO MESSENGER BAGS FROM THE SPOTTED OLIVE.

5/29/12

{weekend snapshots} memorial day weekend fun






































































We spent our Memorial Day Weekend with family visiting from Phoenix having a seafood and veggie cookout complete with lobster tail and grilled shrimp (only veggies for me!), relaxing on the deck, enjoying frozen blueberry Greek yogurt popsicles and a long bike ride stopping along the way at some beautiful city parks for rest and snacks. On Saturday the family was able to speak to my nephew who is in the US Army stationed in Alaska. It was so nice to talk to him and we all truly appreciate his military service! We are so grateful to the men and women currently serving and who have served our country. It was such a great weekend and I'm exhausted but in a good way.

5/25/12

{celebrate} happy memorial day weekend

Wishing you a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend full of the love and laughter of family and friends with remembrances and gratitude for those who serve and those who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.


5/22/12

{from the shop} cute chevron stripes business cards

Hello there! I've been busy creating new business card designs for The Spotted Olive™. The cute chevron stripes business card design is one of our latest. This trendy business card design features a stylish chevron stripes pattern with a fun layered circle on the front. These unique business cards offer a hip way to make your business stand out from the crowd. Easily customize with your personal or business information.




This versatile design is ideal for a variety of businesses and professions including handmade shops, boutiques, bakeries, salons, hairstylists, interior designers, jewelry designers and more. Available in a variety of color choices and paper stocks.

SHOP CHEVRON STRIPES BUSINESS CARDS


5/21/12

{instagram snapshot} cute kitchenware recipes notebook

My husband is always experimenting and making his own recipes but then forgets them so I designed this cute little notebook to keep handy in the kitchen so when we jot down the details of his creations. I personalized it with our names and just love the way it came out. It's so adorable.































The Cute Kitchenware Recipes Notebook is now available at The Spotted Olive™.

5/16/12

{instagram snapshots} smoothies & pretty clouds on a wednesday

Happy Wednesday! It's a really beautiful day today and I've been taking the time to enjoy it this morning. I made strawberry mango smoothies and then took a walk with my dog, Zoe. I hope you are enjoying a gorgeous day too!


 

5/15/12

{new design!} cute cupcake polka dot business cards

Fresh business card design from The Spotted Olive™! Promote your cupcake or bakery business with these super cute cupcake business cards. Featuring an adorable original illustration of a cute cake with pink & brown wrapper and pink flower on a brown background with pink and brown polka dot accents. Easily customize with your business information. Available on a variety of paper stocks.



5/13/12

{celebrate} happy mother's day!

Wishing a beautiful and wonderful day filled with love and laughter to all moms. Happy Mother's Day!



5/11/12

{new product!} chevron zigzag pattern folios

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Rickshaw Folios at The Spotted Olive™. We've been adding designs to this cool new product line starting off with some trendy and stylish chevron patterns. I am really eager to get the one I ordered as it will be coordinating with my Rickshaw Messenger Bag.



And through May 13th, you can save 40% on Rickshaw Folios with coupon code: TEACHERSWEEK at checkout.

40% of the folio net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying products are purchased and the coupon code TEACHERSWEEK is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid until May 13, 2012 at 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

5/9/12

{new designs} retro modern flowers notebooks

With the current 40% off notebooks sale going on through 5/13/12, I decided to add a few more notebook designs to The Spotted Olive™. Our latest designs feature striking retro modern flowers on patterned backgrounds with vintage bees. I can't wait to get some of these fresh and colorful notebooks.



SHOP CUSTOM NOTEBOOKS

And don't forget to use coupon code: TEACHERSWEEK to save 40% on your notebook purchases from The Spotted Olive™. Offer expires 5/13/12.

40% of the notebook net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying products are purchased and the coupon code TEACHERSWEEK is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid until May 13, 2012 at 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

5/8/12

{sale} 40% off personalized notebooks!

SALE! Personalized notebooks by The Spotted Olive™ are on sale at 40% off through May 13, 2012 with coupon code: TEACHERSWEEK at checkout.



















Notebooks are 6.5" x 8.75" with the cover printed in vibrant, sharp color and featured lay flat spiral binding. Inside features 80 black & white lined pages.

SHOP PERSONALIZED NOTEBOOKS

40% of the notebook net sale price will be deducted when one or more qualifying products are purchased and the coupon code TEACHERSWEEK is applied at checkout. The net sale price is the price of the product (excluding shipping and taxes). Offer is valid until May 13, 2012 at 11:59pm PT. This offer does not apply to past purchases and may not be combined with any other Zazzle promotional or volume discount offers. If a volume discount applies to your order, you will receive either the discount set forth in this offer or the standard volume discount, whichever is greater. Offer valid on Zazzle.com only.

5/7/12

{life} a change in the weather

Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend and a fun Cinco de Mayo. It was very nice for us with beautiful weather and a family bbq on Saturday. And then today, a change in the weather, literally! From Sunny & in the 70s on Saturday to Cold & Snowy today. The good news is that it is expected to warm up tomorrow. That's life in the mountains!


5/4/12

{instagram snapshot} happy weekend

Wow! It's already Friday again and the weekend is here. Wishing everyone a fun couple of days off. Be safe and have a great time celebrating Cinco de Mayo!


5/2/12

{instagram snapshot} cute personalized chevron pattern notebook

Today's instagram snapshot is of my new chevron pattern notebook personalized with The Spotted Olive™ logo. The fun, vibrant chevron stripes make me think of summer. I just love it. Click the image below to shop notebooks at The Spotted Olive™.



SHOP PERSONALIZED NOTEBOOKS

5/1/12

{welcome} the lusty month of may

Happy May Day and Happy Month of May!

Image via The Barwick-in-Elmet Maypole Trust






















Here's a little song from the musical Camelot featuring Julie Andrews singing "The Lusty Month of May."




Extra May Celebration Bonus! "The Wheel and The Maypole" by XTC

Wishing you a fabulous month of May!