Support Report

Sometimes I share how we tackle a project and sometimes I talk about how totally knocked up I am and sometimes I talk about totally randomness that doesn’t really make anyone chuckle but me….and now I would like to introduce a little something more structured – I like to call it THE SUPPORT REPORT.  You all know that I recently decided to take on my first sponsor in the month of February.  And March, well, March was 200% swankier than February because I have TWO.  That’s right folks…it’s double the pleasure up in this joint. 

Anyhoo – so now that I have actual sponsors…people who support me and this little blog…I would like to share with you each month who they are and then point out a little something about them. 

First up for this month is The Monogram Chick. 

Monogram Chick provides personalized gifts for babies, children and adults.  Everything from monogramed tote bags to personalized travel mugs, Monogram Chick puts that personalized touch on gifts for everyone special in your life. 

Good news for all you ABP readers – you can recieve 10% off your order for the month of March when you use the code ABP03.  That discount will come in handy after you see all the great stuff the site carries.  Like this cutting board – perfect for giving to your BFF as a housewarming gift…or that choosey mother-in-law that can’t be happy with the millionth basket of bath goods.   

Or maybe you are looking for the perfect birthday present for your nephew…well, may I suggest the seersucker lunchbox.  Not only is it fit for a preppy lil man but when you fill it with gummy bears – believe me…it’ll be the favorite gift in the pile.  Plus, his mom will love that it won’t get mixed up with all the other lunchboxes (and has a cute little pocket for her sneaky little love notes!).

My personal favorite is this brown zippered tote.  The quilted sides and the deep pocket and zippered top allows for multiple uses. Me?  I would totally use this as a diaper bag but with enough room for my laptop.  and my camera.  and a box of double-chocolate-dipped granola bars with triple the chips.    

If that shopping excursion wasn’t enough for you, or you need a something a little more renovation-revolving…then The Tile Shop has a brand new website design that makes it easy to navigate and find a perfect tile for your backsplash, floor or wall.

They offer natural stone, ceramic, porcelain, glass, and metal tile in coordinating lines including hand carved accents and moldings, all at direct import pricing.  All ABP readers who print this listing and present at the time of purchase receive 15% off their entire purchase. Or you can enter the code ABP2010 at check out for online purchases. 

And because I know that sometimes people are a little bewildered when it comes to visualizing tile in a finished space…here are a few photos that can help you put one foot (of tile) in front of the other.  Baby steps folks…baby steps.   

Take a gander at the photo on the left – it shows a complete (and might I add, GORG) view of a room sportin’ some tile.  Then you’ll see a similar Tile Shop product in the lower right hand corner that you could purchase (remember to use that ABP discount!) to get the same look in your own home. 

The best part is that you can take total credit when your kitchen or bath or laundry room looks like a designer came in and took over.  Whenever a friend comes over just remember to say that your friends over at The Tile Shop give you a very special discount.  Just. For. Being. You.

So there you have it folks – our very first Support Report.  And I hope that you got lots of giftgiving and renovation inspiration.  And most of all – I would like to send a big hug & kiss to both the Monogram Chick & The Tile Shop for providing more support to this blog than my abs have ever provided my midsection.