Win a Fabulous and Fashionable Calendar

It`s that time of year when you must change the calendar and welcome the new year. Yes, 2010 is quickly upon us and it`s time to stylishly welcome it with a fashionable calendar from designer and illustrator Elaine Biss.

"A year in HAUTE Sketchbook" is filled with fashion sketches and quotes of fashion designers and fashion icons. Elaine has created a special calendar that pays homage to all those things girls adore as well as the best quotes on how to be an original and what true fashion really is. Not really into fashion? Then this next one is for you.

This lovely retro chic "Pleasures of the Glass" calendar is very reminiscent of the atomic age, filled with lovely recipes of cocktails and drinks, as well as the perfect party foods and toasting in 15 different languages. It even gives you a list of all the utensils you will need for your home bar! So if you are a soiree queen with a domestic diva in your title, this is the calendar for you.



Want to win one of these? Leave a comment and spread the word and you will qualify to win. We will pick a name using random.org

Christmas Tree Photo Winner

And the winner is............

Our friend Gina from the Shabby Chic Cottage won 1st Place with her fabulous tree!

Many thanks to all the contestants for taking the time to share their wonderful Christmas Tree as each were unique

and filled with much joy.

Many thanks to all the voters who took the time to visit

my blog and leave a comment.

Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday from the Pink Pig!

Vote for your favorite Christmas tree!

Voting in our Christmas Tree Contest is now open! Please have a look through our entrants below and leave a comment telling us which tree is your favorite (#1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). The proud owner of the tree that gets the most votes will get a $100 gift certificate for The Pink Pig! Voting will end at the end of the day on December 23rd, and we'll announce the winner on Christmas Eve!


Now, here are the amazing trees you can choose between (click on the image to see them in full size):







Which one do you like best?

Christmas Tree Contest Spectacular

Think your Xmas tree's the best there is? This is your chance to show it off - and win $100 to spend at The Pink Pig!

To enter your tree in the contest, just comment on this post and provide a link to a photo of your tree. We'll be accepting submissions until the end of the day on Friday, December 18th.

On December 19th, we'll open the voting so that you can tell us which tree you think shines brightest. The winner will receive a $100 Pink Pig gift certificate.

And don't forget: if you're going to enter the contest, feel free to promote your tree on your own blog - and to invite your readers to stop by The Pink Pig to vote for you starting on December 19th.

Now, let's see those gorgeous trees! :)

Join our BlogFrog community and help sick kids!

Come interact with other readers of this blog and help The Children's Hospital at the same time! BlogFrog is sponsoring the "Give the Gift of Community" challenge to inspire blog readers to connect with their peers in communities this holiday season.

If 20 new people start or reply to a discussion in our BlogFrog community, BlogFrog will donate $10 to The Children's Hospital, one of the top 10 hospitals in the country for kids and teens. Don't be shy; hop on over to The Pink Pig's Blogfrog community to meet your fellow readers and get chatting! Happy Holidays!

Stocking stuffers, anyone?

Ah, stockings. Some would argue that they're better than the "real deal" presents that you open on Christmas morning. There's just something so enjoyable about pulling fun little items out of the depths of a big old sock!

A few of our stocking stuffer picks for this year:
- Our Vintage Christmas Candle (it can be lit as soon as it's opened to set the tone for the rest of the gift-opening).
- A charming "PARIS" magnet board - the perfect home office accessory for anyone who loves French style.
- A "Welcome Home" doorknob hanger that will delight any dog lover (especially if she has a golden lab!)
- A pretty pair of lounge pants (just roll them up and slide them into the stocking. She'll be thrilled to change out of her flannel PJ pants and into these for the rest of the morning).
- Our lovely birdcage kitchen towels (such a step up from the usual plain or plaid ones).

Do you have a traditional stocking stuffer that you give every year? Leave us a comment and let us know!

Free ship Friday!

What better way to say "TGIF" than with a day of free shipping?!

TODAY ONLY: all non-furniture items at The Pink Pig ship FREE! Just use coupon code FREE at checkout. (May we recommend something pretty from Tat2 Designs Jewelry or a home scent by Royal Apothic?).

More of a furniture shopper? Had your eye on that Antique Highboy or Painted Farm Table? We're also offering 10% off on all furniture today! Just use coupon code HOME at checkout.

Today's the day to get that holiday gift shopping started!