I love having every day things that are fun and pretty. Even accessories we use like purses and bags. Pretty things all through our house just makes life happier. If you are going to have a purse or a laptop bag laying around your room every day (and who among us does not have at least one of those!) you may as well have pretty ones!
I love the idea of hanging your bag on a sweet hook by the door for all to see, especially when it is as cute as the ones Elisa Lou Designs makes! These bags can definitely make a statement in our home decor, just as they add a lot to our personal style when we leave the house.
And if you are heading off to a blogging conference, retreat or vacation this summer, eh hem, it might be time to snatch up a snazzy new bag before you go.
I adore my new new bag and laptop case! Just look at how lovely they look strewn about my sofa. They are so cute they don’t look messy. In fact, they are so cute, I might stuff a pillow in the laptop bag and pretend it is a throw pillow cover. Good idea, eh? Using what you have. Yep.
Would you like a new bag too? Well it might be your lucky day, because Elisa has offered to giveaway one of her Bailey Bags! Check out this prize, it is a beauty! I love the stripes on the inside too!
A perfect around town bag. The Bailey bag will hold all your everyday needs.One interior pocket will hold your cell phone and keys.Product details:* Magnetic snap closure* Strap is 25 in. long* 13 in. wide x 12.5 in. tall x 3.5 in. deep* $60 retail value
You have four days to enter. One commenter will win. You do not need to have a blog to win. GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!
Get extra entries if you share this giveaway post on your blog, twitter or facebook or all three. Just come back and leave me up to three extra comments on this post, letting me know each of the places you talked about it and linked back to this post.
{Thanks for helping me spread the word about Elisa Lou Designs. I really enjoy supporting women in business online. Elisa is a very creative and nice lady! She is a featured blog partner on The Inspired Room all summer long and I am honored to have her here.} Visit her at her blog too! Elisa Lou Designs blog!
BONUS: Elisa also generously offered a 10% discount to any of my readers who places an order in JULY! Just use the code word “INSPIRED” when you place an order! All her bags can be customized with lots of fabric choices! Go take a look around! Elisa Lou Designs
And now for a PRIZE for a lucky subscriber!
Do you subscribe to my blog? If you don’t, you are missing out on a code word! Go ahead and subscribe! Or you can subscribe via EMAIL! Then send me the code word you see at the bottom of this post (in the reader or email subscription) in the subject line of an email to my inspired subscribers email and I’ll enter you to win a $25 credit towards any purchase you’d like to make at Elisa Lou.
That is right, I will personally pay for $25 of your order. Only one subscriber can win this prize. It will be a gift from me to one of my loyal or new subscribers! Send the email by Sunday 10PM PST. Winner will be notified by email on Monday. Purchase with Elisa Lou must be by August 31, 2009. Blah blah blah legal stuff.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! REMEMBER, YOU CAN STILL GET A 10% DISCOUNT OFF OF YOUR ORDER WITH ELISA LOU DESIGNS THROUGH JULY! USE THE CODE WORD “INSPIRED” AT CHECKOUT!
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Beautiful bag!!!
I’m off to shop her site since I had all this caffeine at 10pm!
Jenni
Jennis inspiring blog post..Surprise Your Hubby With This!
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I love the bags, the laptop bag is exactly what I have been looking for
Leeann
Leeanns inspiring blog post..Hortensia love
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Was I the first to comment? It pays to be a night owl
I just blogged about this too – over at my Snacks For Toddlers blog- here is the link since it isn’t showing up below:
http://tinyurl.com/kqvv2j
Jennis inspiring blog post..Surprise Your Hubby With This!
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My jaw dropped to the ground when I saw those beautiful purses…
pick me!! Please!!!
Pretty please!!
Pretty Please with sugar…..
(okay you get the drift)
Jennys inspiring blog post..Chicken Delish Salad
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Your new laptop bag just screams: It’s Summer…reeeelax! (which you aren’t doing with your 16 hour work days
All of her bags look like fun…yep, fun’s the word!
Have a lighthearted day!
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
Robin All Things Heart and Homes inspiring blog post..Anna’s Veranda stole my Summer heart…
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So cute! Love those purses!
Katrina Henrys inspiring blog post..smile
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Oh, those are really really pretty. I’d love to have one! Hope you choose me!!!
kristen@nosmallthings inspiring blog post..Just FYI
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Thank you Melissa! The amenican mom design team is makign such beautiful prints and useful items out of them, it’s really blooming! Please count me in.
Irenes inspiring blog post..A restaurant and two wet eyes
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Here is my tweet of the giveaway http://twitter.com/thehappyturtle
Have a beautiful day.
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Those bags are gorgeous! Thanks for the great blog
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I love the fabric she makes into purses. Gorgeous! Here’s hoping…
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I don’t have a laptop but I love that purse. I subscribe to you on Bloglines……does that count?
- Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife
Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wifes inspiring blog post..Top Ten Bad Design Elements – What Not to Do
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Count me in! Those are beautiful!
Jamie
steadymoms inspiring blog post..Steady Thought for the Day
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These bags are beautiful! Would love to have a chance to win!
Traci
Traci Hutchersons inspiring blog post..Home Tour (and time to enter 2nd “Christmas in July” giveaway!
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The purses are SO yummy! I’m glad you didn’t ask to pick a favorite, because I love them all. The fabric has a cool vintage look. Love the laptop cozy. I’m glad I subscribe to your blog or I would have missed this fab giveaway!
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I love that laptop case and the purses are fantastic. Enter me in the drawing!
Terrys inspiring blog post..Promo Codes – WFMW
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Lovely bags! Handmade, one of a kind items are the best, and these are gorgeous:>) Thanks for hosting a great give-away:>)
Kathys inspiring blog post..Happy Birthday America!
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Very pretty bags!
The one being given away is very playful
and bright.
I would love to be entered!
Thanks so much!
Becky K.
Becky K.s inspiring blog post..I’ve Not Shown This Before…And A Near Miss
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…what a beautiful bag…matches your beautful blog…and your beautiful spirit…
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She has beautiful such beautiful things! Thanks for a chance to win.
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What a gorgeous fun bag! Great giveaway!
Jamies inspiring blog post..I did something I hardly ever do.
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Oh those are REALLY beautiful!! What a fun summer giveaway!!
~TidyMom
TidyMoms inspiring blog post..Summer Stamp Giveaway!
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I just tweeted this giveaway too!!
http://twitter.com/Tidymom/status/2548940620
~TidyMom
TidyMoms inspiring blog post..Summer Stamp Giveaway!
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Love Love Love the bags and also Love Love Love your blog. I have been watching your blog since Dec. 08 when I started my own.
Love decorating ideas and thrift stores so keep up the good work!!!
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So pretty! I’m running to tell hubby about these for my upcoming birthday!! Yay!
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Love those bags, they are so pretty!!!
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Lovely bags! I used to sew a lot (I was a costume designer) before kids, and always want to make myself a new bag. In this season of my life, it ain’t happenin’ – so I really hope I win this one, I have a big crush on it already
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LOVE this bag and all the others on the ElisaLou Site!
Kathy Moores inspiring blog post..Tutorials and Tips
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All I can say is purty. Wow – it would make me smile just to carry one of those around (never mind that it would have diapers, toys, sippies, etc. in it).
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Shared it on Facebook here:
http://www.facebook.com/theblogshoppe
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and on Twitter here:
http://twitter.com/KathyMoore
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oh my! that is a cute little bag indeed!
I wouldn’t mind winning this at all!
katevps inspiring blog post..the big spring purge!
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I love her bags they are really beautiful!
Melanies inspiring blog post..Dedication
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Hi
I’m a subscriber from Spain, I subscriber few months ago and I no recived a confirmation e-mail and I don’t see the code you say
(I use bloglines)
Sorry for my terrible english! The bags are very very beautiful
Hugs from Spain
meninheiras inspiring blog post..Mis Maricuchis
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These are the cutest bags I’ve seen in awhile! I am ready to use a cute little bag after using a diaper bag for a year.
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I have been looking for a purse for a year. I want one of these!
Laurens inspiring blog post..Wishing Wednesday
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That bag is too cute! What a great summer accessory!
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I have been to Elisa Lou’s site in the past and have drooled over her bags! I need one! I would love to be entered please!
And now I am off to blog, tweet, and facebook this, too! I will be back! 
Kristen DeSimones inspiring blog post..You know by now I take pictures…
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I love these purses! Such pretty colors! I hope I win! I have been a subscriber for awhile but cannot find the word you mention.
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Absolutely beautiful bags! Thanks for sharing another great find.
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I’m with you, Melissa……pretty + function is my kind of thing!
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I blogged about your giveaway!
http://scrapbliss.blogspot.com/2009/07/beautiful-bag-giveaway.html
Kristen DeSimones inspiring blog post..You know by now I take pictures…
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I’ve been dreaming about a new bag for several months now!
I’ve got one question…you said the code discount is for June? Do you mean July? Just wondering!
Astrids inspiring blog post..What’s stained red with sand all over?
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Adorable bags! I need to check out the laptop covers.
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Oooh! Beautiful bags! I would love to win one!
{andrea}s inspiring blog post..{summer project} preemie hats
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Love, love, love those bags!!!! They are adorable!!! I am going to check out her site right now!!
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And now I posted on Facebook, too!!!
Kristen DeSimones inspiring blog post..You know by now I take pictures…
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I’ve been reading and enjoying your blog for several months. Thanks for all the great ideas and inspiration. Great bags!
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These look like the perfect size…maybe even big enough to throw in a diaper or two and a couple teethers.
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The bags are gorgeous! I can see one hanging in my foyer already!
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Oooh, I love it! I do like the way yours look strewn about your sofa with your laptop! I’ll be back – I’m always linking giveaways so I’ll do that and Twitter it too. Fun!
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Enter me please!
stephanies inspiring blog post..Wordless Wednesday a.k.a. Photos from our Fourth
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A woman can never have too many shoes or bags! Count me in! I posted about it on my blog and will attempt to put it on my facebook page, too.
Beverlys inspiring blog post..Another Beautiful Bag Giveaway
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I spread the word on my blog. You can find the information here: http://tlmleynek.blogspot.com/2009/07/elisa-lou-designs-summer-giveaway-at.html
Laurens inspiring blog post..Wishing Wednesday
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Oh my. The bags are gorgeous. But so is your MacBook Pro.
) I need to go shop and see if she has a sweet bag for my MacBook. Thanks for sharing all your sweet finds. I moved nearly 2 months ago and am still trying to hang pics, etc. Sure hope all your bumps in the housing road get smoothed out soonly!!! *hugs*
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Those are such cute bags! I’d love to win one!
Heathahlees inspiring blog post..Fireworks Up Close and Too Personal
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Ok. It’s done. I’ve posted your sweet giveaway on my blog!!
carols inspiring blog post..smelly fishermen and a Beautiful City
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Her bags are so cute!!!
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Those bags are perfect!!
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Yup. FB too!! Have a great day!!!
carols inspiring blog post..smelly fishermen and a Beautiful City
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Oh, I love those!! count me in…!!!!
Suzanne
suzannes inspiring blog post..Some new bling…..
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What delicious fabrics! This bag would look yummy with a great pair of jeans and cute gotton shirt. Hmmm…May I have it please? LOL!
Theas inspiring blog post..Captivated
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I spread the word on Twitter. You can find the information here: http://twitter.com/Jules_Verne
Laurens inspiring blog post..Wishing Wednesday
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sorry…I meant COTTON shirt!
Theas inspiring blog post..Captivated
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love these bags!
Debs inspiring blog post..07.02.09
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I tweeted! This is so much fun…even if I do not win!
http://twitter.com/TheaKohlhepp
Theas inspiring blog post..Captivated
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I love this bag and the Amy Butler fabrics in them are fantastic.
Chris@catsonmyquiltss inspiring blog post..My First Quilt
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lovely bags and i am way overdue for a new one.
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Beautiful bags…..what fun to carry or admire!!!
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Great give-away, thank you!
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Wow a generous giveaway! The purses are beautiful!
Hugs,
Cathie
Catherines inspiring blog post..Engagement and Garden Photos
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Love your site Melissa, love your blogging friends and love this purse! You all put a smile on my face
– Pretty things…pretty life…
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I am soo new at this, but it is blogs like yours that have excited me! I love those bags.. they are so colourful!
Thanks for being a blog role model without even knowing it lol..
I did manage to get it on my facebook.
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Very nice! Would love to have one of these!
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE these bags! So cute. Thanks for the giveaway.
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What a beautiful bag! She does great work!
Pams inspiring blog post..Oil And Vinegar: It’s Not Just For Salad
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LOVE the bags! Such great fabrics and colors!
candcpixley@verizon.net
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What a fun giveaway and great summer bag! Ü
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oh so very cute. i’m off to her website to see all the gorgeousness!
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just told by friends on facebook about this giveaway. love.
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Good morning now turned Great – especially if I win
Her bags are so nice!
Donna S.s inspiring blog post..Wall art for the Living Room – Take 2
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lovely! what girl doesn’t want a new purse!
gillians inspiring blog post..6 months, 1 day, and 1 hour
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Love the bag, and your blog. Thanks.
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Love a cute bag…will have to shop for a present for a special friend…and maybe win one too! FuN DAy!
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Love those bags, would love to have one for my new laptop. Love your blog btw!!
Dawn Morrisons inspiring blog post..Some picture highights – Part Three
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What beautiful bags! I could so use a new bag! Count me in! BTW ya’ll, the code is in the bottom of the reader if you use google, you have to go down to the bottom!
Cheles inspiring blog post..Thirsty Thursday – Gentleness
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I also twittered! http://twitter.com/CheleChestnut
Cheles inspiring blog post..Thirsty Thursday – Gentleness
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Those are too cute!!! I’m checking out her site now! Thanks!
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This purse/bag is so cute! I’d love to win it. Great giveway, thanks. Abbie
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Those are so pretty! I would love to have one. Good contest!
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I also shared on Facebook but my facebook is not public for you to see or maybe you can if I do this… http://www.facebook.com/michele.chestnut
Cheles inspiring blog post..Thirsty Thursday – Gentleness
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What cute fabric! I love a new bag!
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Oh my! I love her Bags! they’re awesome. I am a fan of her blog. Great giveaway! Am going to blog about the giveaway!!
Christy Hs inspiring blog post..Daisies
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Oh my, I love these bags! I would love to win one!
Colleens inspiring blog post..I love being a grandmother!
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Love the bags!
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Just tweeted about the giveaway, with a link.
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Oh how lovely… please pick me
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carries inspiring blog post..you’ll not want to miss this.
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And I added it to my blog’s sidebar (with clickable link) here:
http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/
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I LOVE that bag…so cute! I would LOVE to win….
and I am subscribing as soon as this comment is posted!
Krissas inspiring blog post..Weekend Update
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What gorgeous bags she has! A must have
Ang @ The Creative Mamas inspiring blog post..Interview – Leah Zawadzki.
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