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 {Guest Post and Giveaway!}
Happy Cyber Monday Ladies!
I wanted to kick off this great “online shopping” day with an awesome giveaway from our newest sponsor!
Meet Ruthanne from
 Eclectic Whatnot!
This woman is a creative, funny, fabulous package, all rolled into one 🙂
Here’s a little bit more about her, and her chic camera strap business!
Take it away, girl!
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Moi

Eclectic Whatnot gives me the opportunity to combine two of my loves – photography and sewing. My shop features shabby, chic and just plain fun camera strap covers. All of my products are sewn with the aid of good coffee, streaming episodes of 24 and show tunes. When I’m not sewing, I’m either homeschooling my crew or stalking them with my camera. And sometimes I do both simultaneously.


My family is a modern day Brady Bunch.
 When hubby and I met, I was a single mother of one and he was a single father of three. Now, after thirteen years of marriage, we’ve added four more children to our number and become convinced of the necessity of caffeine!
 I am passionate about my Lord, my husband (aka the French teacher ~ it’s okay if you’re slightly jealous), and my children.
 Here are some randomly random things about me . . . .

* I’ve been known to eat chocolate chips straight out of the bag.
 * I love the arts.
 * I devour good literature.
* I’m a compulsive baker.
 * I heart old, B&W movies. Cary Grant, anyone?
 * I think my husband is sexy.
 * I once tried to roller-blade. It didn’t end well.
 * I dearly love to laugh.
 * I once got stuck in the of revolving doors at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC with my husband.
 I’m still embarrassed.
 * I’ve been blogging since early 2008. It’s like the chocolate to my peanut butter, the Grande to my Caramel Macchiato ~ it just fits and feels right.. . .
Can you tell why I just LOVE reading Ruthanne’s blog?She’s not only insightful, but hilarious, and deliriously talented! Just checkout some of these fabulous camera straps, in her shop!

 

 I was so excited to get my OWN Eclectic Whatnot camera strap, last week!
And I have been LOVING it!
Pretty much, I kinda want to wear this beauty ALL the time!
camera strap…stylish new necklace??? 🙂
LOL… okay… so Ruthanne has graciously offered up a
$25 shop credit 
towards any camera strap, in her shop… to one of YOU lucky ladies! 🙂
Yay!
Here’s how to enter:
Head on over to Ruthanne’s shop, Eclectic Whatnot
and then come back and leave me a comment, letting me know which strap you “need” the most 🙂
Easy as that!
Also, just through today, Ruthanne is offering 25% off of any item with the code
BLACKFRIDAY25 at checkout.
And if you want to get your camera strap for those BILLIONS of Christmas pictures you’ll be taking… then make sure that you order before the 16th to guarantee delivery, for the big day! 🙂
GOOD LUCK!
Enter away, gals! 🙂
Please note:  This giveaway is ONLY open to House of Smiths subscribers/followers.
If you aren’t yet doing so, please feel free to subscribe, via blogger or another “reader”

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  1. Heather says

    I NEED the ORANGE Blossom ruffle!!!!! I think it will bring out my blue eyes when I hold my camera up, plus, it's so dang PRETTY!!!!!!!

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  2. Moore Minutes says

    Oh exciting giveaway! I'm all in for this one. 🙂 I just got a new camera and so {for the moment} it's my favorite thing lol. 😉 Her straps are such a fun style. CRUSH is my favorite one she has in her shop. Thank you! <3

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  7. Ashlee Marie says

    I NEED simply smitten! GORGEOUS!, and fuzzy, and it reminds me of the cherry blossoms from my favorite home ever, Japan (oh how I miss it!).

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  9. Triana Ord says

    In all seriousness…I NEED the Crush strap!!! Oh my goodness, that is the cutest strap I have ever seen! Yep, definitely need that one!

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  11. Amy says

    I am in love with the Pink Lady Ruffle!!! {Okay I love my husband but I really really like that one!} Thanks for the fun giveaway! <3

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  13. Anonymous says

    First and foremost, I need a DSLR camera! Ugh, the Nikon D3100 is on my Christmas list::fingers crossed:: I hope that a miracle will happen and I get it, lol! The strap I would "need" is Sweet Pea it's simple, has some black flowers, and is very classic.

    Afternoon Sun

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  16. Francesca says

    I love them all but I need a ruffle camera strap cover! I have been stalking their Etsy page for awhile now…I just haven't had the spare change to buy one! 😉

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  20. Unknown says

    Well, walkabout or Blue Serenity… although one like yours went on my Christmas wishlist (and it's gone! LOL) Definitely want one of these!!

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  22. Anonymous says

    Holy Schamokes! Gorgeous..and I have to pick just ONE?? Hmmmmm, Walkabout, then. Desperately need to "joozch" up my boring, neck chafing camera strap with this beauty!
    Thanks for the chance to win Ü

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  26. Heather says

    I have been looking for a camera strap, so I would love, love, LOVE to win this give-a-way!! I "need" pink lady the most — it's fun and sassy!

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  33. Unknown says

    I NEED the Pink Lady.
    The name pretty much sums me & my style up 🙂
    I just got a new camera and would LOVE one of these!

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  35. Beth R says

    I need any of them!! I love the grey and yellow one in her profile picture, but alas I don't see it for sale. I would love and cherish any of them though!

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  39. Kelly says

    Moonlight Serenade…..I just got my first DSLR camera and would love to bling it up (and discourage my dh from grabbing my camera 😉 )

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  40. Eric and Hilary says

    i really want to get my sister one for christmas! and i think i need the lavender ruffle one for her, it would be perfect, they are so pretty!

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  44. Anonymous says

    Crush, Green Envy, Kaliedoscope, Rhapsody, I like several! They are so cute, I am really wanting one of these to go with my new camera it would be SO cute.

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  46. Daphne says

    A beautiful camera strap has been on my Christmas wish list for a while now! I NEED the Rhapsody one, it is my favorite & so cute! 🙂

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  47. Jill Swank says

    Walkabout or Rapsody. I lost my camera strap…well I don't remember when because its been gone so long. I REALLY need one for upcoming photography sessions this winter. Newborn babies on the schedule. It would be so helpful to my arm not to carry it all the time. Thanks so much!!!

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  48. Ranee J Fratangelo says

    I think my favorite is moonlight serenade…now I need a great camera to go with it…because you know…randomly, you're going to pick ME! 🙂

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  55. proudmama says

    I must have Crush – Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover!! love those polka dots and red ruffle!! and… i need a cute camera strap!! thanks!

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  60. Kristen says

    She has such cute camera straps, but I must say my favorites are either the one you have with the cream and blue damask or the gray polka dot with yellow that she has as her picture on her etsy page.

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  61. Mandi @ Sweetly Home says

    I actually have been jonesing for one of her camera straps for awhile. I just can't get enough of the ruffle detail! And interestingly enough, you have the one I wanted, lol!

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  63. Melanie says

    Moonlight Serenade is beautiful! My favorite is the one you have, but it's not in the shop. Oh, and my birthday is Dec. 18th! 😉 Thanks for the chance to win!

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  64. K&B by the Sea says

    I'm a subscriber and just signed up to follow 🙂

    I lost track of how many kids Ruthanne has – how does she find the time to sew AND blog?!

    I need Rhapsody or Moonlight Serenade (indecisive, as usual!) Both would make a great fashion statement as I go camera-crazy in Budapest at Christmas!

    Kelly

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  79. Emily says

    OH MY GOODNESS! Such cute straps! I REALLY NEED the the pink lady strap. ….. but blue bell is also so dang cute I am a little undecided. All I am certain on is I NEED ONE! Thanks for the chance at winning one! What a fun giveaway!

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  80. Levi says

    Let me tell you why I NEED the pink lady ruffled. I just ordered me a cannon T1i for christmas and I have no idea how to use it….BUT there is hope with this camera strap! Everyone will be fooled when they see me snapping pics with this around my neck. They will for sure think I am expierenced and actually know what the letters and numbers mean in my lens' name!

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  83. Jessica @ Simply A Farmer's Wife says

    I NEED Walkabout! I love her shop and have been stalking it for a while now! Can't wait to see who wins!

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  84. Laura says

    Rhapsody for sure!! I need a new camera and I've had my eye on one of these for some time now. I'd LOVE a new camera strap to go with it! Thanks!

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  91. Brady & Ashley says

    These are perfect! My camera is so big and bulky-one of these would definitely make it more enjoyable to lug around! I need me some Moonlight Serenade…preferably in real life as well as the camera strap, but I'll take what I can get! ;0)

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  96. Kughn Family says

    I am in desperiate need of a camera strap, especially one that is as beautiful as this. No reason to not dress up your camera!!! I love the orange blossom, so cute!

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  97. Lori Allberry says

    Oh my goodness, she is a HOOT! I will be a faithful follower of her blog from here on out – just like I am a new faithful follower of yours!

    I NEED, NEED, NEED and WANT the Kaleidoscope!!!

    Thank You for sharing her with us, and Thank You for the opportunity to win!

    ♥Lori

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  99. Becky H says

    Love your blog Shelley and am excited to see each new post highlighted in Google Reader (love that thing!). If you aren't willing to part with your lovely camera strap then I've love the Pink Lady…but I really, really love yours. 😉

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  101. Shauna Crandall says

    Moonlight Serenade hs my name written all over it! Just enough black and white to keep this girl happy 🙂 I bought myself a DSLR as my "parting gift" for selling my studio. I love everything about it… except the itchy strap! Hoping that will change!

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  102. Tiffany says

    This is so hard, those are all great and I need one for everyday, but I think the one I need the most is the Kaleidoscope one!

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  107. cassandra says

    I got my Christmas present early from my husband just a couple days ago and it was a new Canon Camera! The Lavender Daydream would be a perfect addition:)

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  109. Breach's says

    I Love and Need Moonlight Serenade! Just got an early Christmas gift last week and need to jazz up my strap on my camera

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  110. Kathryn says

    I *need* them all, but if I had to narrow it down, I'm all for seabreeze (didn't see it today on her site, but I've seen it before) or simply smitten.

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  112. Caitlin says

    I NNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDD pink lady!!! These camera straps are soooooo freakin cute!!!!!!!

    caitlin.m.livingston[at]gmail.com

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  114. XMom says

    I would definitely want the "Blue Bell." Our high school's colors are blue and white. Being a fanatic sports mom, how cool would I look with that gorgeous camera strap at the games! Starla

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  120. Unknown says

    Um. Hello gorgeous camera strap. I've been entering as many of these as possible just because I LOVE the frilly, vintage-looking camera straps soooo much. Why dont I just buy one?

    Because it's the christmas season and all my extra funds are directed toward others 🙁 My santa-ninja skills are amazing and fabulous, but unfortunately leave no room for fun things for me.

    Would truly love, appreciate, do a dance, use it every day, take photos of it, and force friends to love it as well.

    I'd give it a good home! (I'm not even going to be picky. I love the pleated girly ones… cream and some other fun color… heck I'd take any ones in need of some love :))

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  121. Danielle says

    I sure do like this gal!! Well I thought I would enter anyway but…….I was hoping my husband got the message when I tweeted him about my need for this camera strap cover. I LOVE the Moonlight Serenade. Gorgeous colors!! Thanks!

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  128. Tiffany Angles says

    Ok.. My BFF is a Nikon D60, and her name is Beulah. We need the "Moonlight Serenade" strap to improve our relationship, as Beulah would look awesome rockin' this new getup and well I would just look cool for hanging out with such a fashion savvy camera! And I also think a prettier camera works better 😉 Please and Thank you 🙂

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  130. Katy says

    I NEED the Orange Blossom Ruffle for the canon we ordered TODAY!!! I'm so excited and this would be the most PERFECT accessory for our cam!

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  137. Mommy to M says

    Moonlight Serenade for sure. This girls needs some moonlight serenading as there has been a lack of serenading in my life. Not to mention it is absolutely gorgeous.

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  142. The Downs Family says

    This would be so perfect! I just got a new camera so I NEED the orange blossom one 😉
    honey_erin[at]hotmail.com

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  150. Kate Chavez says

    I love the walkabout strap. That is so cute. I just bought a new camera…so that would be a great addition! 🙂 Thanks for the great give-away!

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  162. Anecia says

    I NEED the Kaleidoscope one to give to a photographer friend for Christmas! It just screams her name and style! When do you draw?!

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  164. Amelia Kate says

    Ok, I dont even know if this is legit, but I am pretty sure I NEED the camera strap that is her profile picture in her shop. The blue with the white polka dots and the mustard yellow ruffle… gah DYING!!! Shoot, I spend so many hours with my camera and my strap rubs my neck raw. Throw be a bone here 😉

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  166. Emily @ LaForce Be With You says

    I am your newest follower – love your blog! It's so hard to pick just one favorite… I like so many of them. The ruffles are so adorable! Walkabout sure is cute!

    laforcebewithyou.com

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  172. Lolly Jane says

    Ooooh decisions, decisions!

    I think my FAV {they're ALL adorable} is the OrAnGe bLoSsOm RuFfLeD strap! ….Hmm, maybe my hubbs will stop stealing my cam if I won it? 😉

    Thanks for the chance!
    xoxo

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  175. Kristen says

    Crush? Walkabout? The one that you have around your neck? Give that to me! It will go OH so nicely with my new camera I'm pretty sure Santa is bringing me! 🙂

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  180. The Callahan's says

    I love the Blue Serenity – Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover! We just ordered a fancy camera, and it would go perfect with it!!!

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  181. Chef Stinson Family says

    I LOVE Rhapsody!!! I just got my new camera today and this will be the PERFECT accessorie for it!!! I am in love and want to order these for all of my photo taking friends!!! 🙂

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  182. The Adventures of Ordy and Joon says

    oh GOODNESS, this makes me sad to be so late in the game! I hope I still have a shot at one of these straps! I cannot BELIEVE that I was just drooling over her shop last month and even emailed her back and forth over the lemon drop one- I was going to ask for it for christmas! I guess if I won I wouldn't have to wait!

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  183. Nicole Caywood Photography says

    I definitely NEED the Rhapsody strap cover. So cute and colorful. I love, love, love it!!!

    nicolecaywood[at]gmail.com
    nicolecphoto.blogspot.com

    Reply

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