Amazon, I Heart You

If you are someone who reads this blog even occasionally then I'm sure you've picked up on the fact that I love to read! And I love my kindle. I never thought I would be able to give up on real books but the first year I got my kindle I read 42 books, clearly I was hooked. It's convenient, easy to read, great for travel and just last week I figured out how to download books for free from my library. Now instead of spending $12 to buy a book I can borrow them right from the library via my home computer - fab!

So needless to say I was devastated last night when I turned on my kindle and saw this...

Eeeks! My poor, poor kindle - I wanted to cry, and mostly cause I knew exactly what was wrong with it. That morning I had accidentally dropped my iPhone onto my kindle and it the time had thought "Phew, I guess the kindle broke its fall." Little did I know I had killed my beloved kindle. Is this someone's way of telling me perhaps I surround myself with too much technology? 

So I spent all morning researching all the new versions of the kindle trying to decide if I wanted the classic or the touch, with ads or without, the mini or the classic size. Right before I pulled the trigger on purchasing a new one I figured I would give Amazon a call just to see what they said. I logged onto my Amazon account, filled out what was wrong and someone called me (so convenient!). I was completely honest that I had broken my kindle but was inquiring if it was possible to have the screen fixed. They told me that unfortunately they didn't do repairs but what they could do would be send me the brand new kindle just like mine (which retails for $189) for $40! All I had to do was use a prepaid label from them to mail my broken kindle back. Amazon, you made my day! I asked the guys three times how much he had said figuring I miss heard, and when I said I couldn't believe they would do that since it was from 2009 and had no warrantee - he said they just wanted to make sure I always stayed with kindle. Well mission accomplished Amazon, thank you for your great customer service and dedication to your customers. You'll certainly have me as a kindle user for life. Can't wait for my brand new one to arrive Thursday! 

Amazon Kindles from $79-$179.

Everyone love kindle : ) 

Is Your iPhone Ready for Spring?

With a mild winter and spring-like days already aplenty, I've decided to turn my attention toward full spring ahead. I've got the itch all the sudden to buy bathing suits, update all my monogrammed totes and stock up on the new brightly colored summer shorts. And just as I was assembling all my must haves, I stumbled across these darling iPhone cases from one of my favorite blogger/decorators Shorely Chic. Wouldn't they be the perfect way to let everyone know you're ready for spring? And they are sure to make you smile every time you send a text or check your facebook. Available through Shorely Chic's Etsy shop, all styles can be monogrammed as well.

Too cute! Shorely Chic also has a line of stationary coming out later this spring. I can't wait to see what adorable designs she'll include!

*Book Club Update - I'm loving Rules of Civility, I hope some of you decided to read it as well!*

Do You Pinterest?

I'm embarrassed to admit until sometime last week I wasn't even exactly sure what Pinterest was. But now it's fair to say I'm 100% hooked! I love seeing all the beautiful images everyone pins and it's such a great way to catalog all the things you're interested in. I have boards going for home, party, wedding, fashion and cooking ideas. It's the perfect place to start if your redecorating your home, planning a wedding, having a baby or just want all your favorite images in one place. If you're on Pinterest message me your user name so I can follow you! And if you'd like an invite to join just message me your email.

A few of my favorite pins...

Home Ideas

Beautiful Flowers 

Style Inspiration 

Delicious Food

www.pinterest.com

iPad Pretty

Did any of you get a new iPad for the holidays? I have one for work but it's always had it's boring black work issued case. My wonderful hubby got me one of these great Graphic Image cases with my new initials for Christmas and all the sudden I have a new found interest in my iPad. I love the case and the color and it's great for travel! These also have a fun iPad sleeve and lots of great options for iPhone cases as well. Take a look at their website - all orders come with a great plaid dusk jacket and a fun little gift. And the prices are so reasonable. I highly recommend their products!

www.graphicimage.com
If you join their email list you'll receive 10% off your first order.

My new case!

Next I'll need an updated case for my Kindle!