January 21, 2015

New year, new look! Thought I’d kick off the new design with a giveaway because I love you all. I really want to use this space to work on personal design work, experiment with photography, live some great adventures and share it all here. I compiled a list of all my favorite items and things […]

January 7, 2013

The holidays are behind us. The year is still new. Have you taken time to get really clear on what you want from 2013? Perhaps you’ve made a list of goals or intentions. Maybe you even go the traditional route of making resolutions. Or maybe you’re like me and you’ve only been eating cheeseburgers

December 20, 2012

I am SO excited about this giveaway for many, many reasons. First of all, you should all know that one of my huge life goals is to become an art collector. I mean, obviously, I’m not going to be buying a Rothko anytime soon but I love buying artwork from talented artists (no matter how […]

December 6, 2012

I’m starting a new series called The Columbus Club. My hopes is that over time it will become a “sub-blog” of Be Up & Doing and if I start posting about my lovely city more regularly – it won’t be a part of my main blog feed since I have a lot of readers all […]

September 7, 2012

…Hermani A! Congrats to Hermani from Pretty Please Us! I’ll be in touch with you via email to get your new blog re-design started! Thank you to ALL who entered. If you’re ever interested in a blog re-design, feel free to contact me directly to discuss a collaboration!  

July 30, 2012

I’m really excited to be hosting this giveaway! Nourish approached me a few months ago about trying out their organic skincare products and then sharing it with my readers. It’s finally time! I was able to try their aluminum free deodorant (almond vanilla…yum!) and am so happy with the quali

May 28, 2012

Timeless Skin Solutions, one of my May sponsors, is generously giving away some Obagi products! Their tote from Obagi contains travel sizes of Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35, Gentle Cleanser and Toner. Obagi is recognized worldwide as one of the leading skin care lines that delivers results and not just promise

May 14, 2012

Foxtrot Press, a May sponsor, is hosting a giveaway here this week! One of you lucky readers will win a set of 4 cards designed by Erika Dillon (the brains behind Foxtrot Press) with accompanying envelopes. I love the bright and colorful cards – perfect for any occasion. I’m using a new way to track

May 7, 2012

This week’s giveaway comes from Indie & Chic! Samantha started her shop back in 2008 and I was excited when she approached me about hosting a giveaway! To enter to win her bobby pins, earrings and ring (above), you can do the following (each one lands you a separate entry): Leave a comment with your [

May 4, 2012

I have two announcements this morning! I want to announce the winner of the April Photo Challenge. Your lovely judge, Kara, has made her decision and I’m happy to announce that Joel is the winner! His Week 3 submission (below) is the winning shot. He will receive the amazing Debbie Carlos postcards as his

April 30, 2012

I’m excited to announce the last April sponsor giveaway today (on the last day of April)! Jim of ZOMGIMBORED is graciously giving away two signed posters and a tee that he designed. Amazing! I’m a huge fan of Jim’s work, blog and Twitter feed. He’s always sharing resources, color schemes

April 23, 2012

One of my April sponsors, a lovely Etsy shop called Life in Progress, is offering a giveaway here on Show + Tell! To win this cute screen printed tea/kitchen towel (made of natural flour sack), you must visit her shop and share your favorite item (besides this towel, of course)! For additional entries, you can:

April 16, 2012

I’m excited to announce this week’s giveaway to all my Columbus readers! Aveda Columbus, one of my April sponsors, has generously offered to give away a pair of Earth Jam tickets (you will be seated right next to the runway), two $25 service giftcards, AND the Aveda Stress Fix line to one lucky winn

April 9, 2012

One of my April sponsors, Dani from Kitten Bear, is graciously giving away one of her necklaces this week here on Show + Tell! How gorgeous is it? Lately I’ve been looking for fun spring accessories and all of Dani’s necklaces are gorgeous. In order to enter into this giveaway you must comment below

April 6, 2012

Congrats Halle! You’ve won a spot in the M! I know that you’ll learn SO much in Kara’s class and I can’t wait to see the photos after you push those settings into manual. Thank you to all who entered, I LOVED reading your comments. Just because you didn’t win a free spot doesn&#821

April 2, 2012

I’m so, so, so excited to announce that Kara is giving away a spot in her photography e-course, the M, here on Show + Tell! I love Kara’s work and creativity so much that I asked her to judge my April photo challenge. If you’re someone that wants to really learn how to use their DSLR, [&helli

March 5, 2012

Did you know that this month Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio is celebrating their 30th anniversary of serving children and families in need? In celebration, McDonald’s restaurants in Central Ohio are introducing a one-of-a-kind, limited-edition, vintage-inspired t-shirt that pays homage to the

February 17, 2012

Congrats to Marsha and Susan for winning my Lovely Giveaway! When asked, “Who makes you feel the MOST loved?” they responded: I am not sure who makes me feel the most loved. I am so blessed with so many special people. I will say my Little Fellow and I are playing a game of late […]

February 14, 2012

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d giveaway some love inspired prints. Comment below and tell me who has made you feel the MOST loved (and why). Also let me know which print you’d prefer! You have until Thursday night to enter. I’ll be announcing the winners on Friday morning.

February 3, 2012

Congrats to Jessica Rogers who won my Julep nail polish giveaway! Her comment (below) won via random.org: You’re sweet to do this giveaway – Hayden is the perfect shade for spring and definitely something I wouldn’t purchase on my own! Jessica, I’ll be emailing you for your address and t

January 27, 2012

Congrats Candace M. for winning the Please Note giveaway! I chose the winner via random.org and she won with her comment: BACKYARD BASH! i have those. bashes, that is. in my yard. and not having to design the invites would be magical!! those are freaking adorable. I’ll email you, Candace, and pass along y

January 24, 2012

If you missed my interview with Elizabeth Jackson from earlier today make sure to check it out! She has graciously decided to giveaway any single item in her Etsy shop, ‘Please Note!’ In order to enter into the giveaway, head on over to her shop and comment below with your favorite item! I will cho

January 16, 2012

Congratulations to Erica Gilliam for winning this amazing Bouquet Bobby Pin Gift Set from Emily Elizabeth Jewelry! Erica, I will be contacting you by email and we will get your bobby pins to you! For those that did not win, you can still head over to Emily Elizabeth Jewelry‘s website and enter promo code

January 11, 2012

I’m excited to announce a new giveaway! Win one of Emily Elizabeth Jewelry‘s 14k yellow Bouquet Bobby Pin Gift Sets! Valuing at $60, the pins are gold plated and the gold plated leaf/flower charms are around 1″ each. Gorgeous! I bought this Heart and Arrow Lariat for my sister-in-law this yea

December 9, 2011

Congrats, Becca! You’ve won yourself one of these red ugly Christmas sweater shirts from Vardagen! I hope you can wear it to a million festive Christmas parties this year. I’ll be emailing you to get your size and mailing address! Thanks to ALL who entered. I wish I could give all 65 of you a [&hell

December 5, 2011

Ugly Christmas sweaters are always in high demand this time of the year. They itch, hold in your stinky sweat, and don’t look THAT great on you (just being honest). What to do? That’s where Vardagen comes in! Vardagen is a clothing company in Indianapolis that specializes in design and hand-printed