Holiday Hangover (and SALE!!!)

 

The holidays this year were HARD.  I’m not going to lie.  I had so many reflections I wanted to share on my blog and honestly, I’ve forgotten all of them.  In the midst of the normal holiday madness, I took a week away from both kids, and my husband, and went to Chicago for the One of a Kind Show.  It was great.  I’ll go back next year.

Being there, by myself, made me realize how seldom I am actually alone. I haven’t traveled by myself in the last eleven years and my literal stance has changed.  I no longer carry myself with a “don’t f*** with me” attitude.  I’m somehow softer. I smile, I talk to strangers.  I make friends with the person next to me on the airplane, the cab driver, or the electrician who adjusts my lights at the show.

Leaving my family for a week on a “business” trip was new.  I was totally alone in Chicago, staying in a condo and cooking myself simple, paleo, meals.  All I honestly did was eat, sleep, work, and exercise.  For five days.  It made me wonder a little bit if that was what my life was before I had a husband and kids.  Before I had a family.

Needless to say, I was glad to return to the love and commotion of my home and family. I missed my people, and my pets, while I was gone.  And when I got back it seemed everyone was in full-fledged holiday mode.   There was a decorated tree, the kids were making ornaments, Christmas music was playing and within hours of my return, we were doing Christmas shopping. 

We were busy fulfilling custom orders right up until the end of the day on the 19th – we shipped everything a day early this year per the USPS guidelines, but somehow they still managed to deliver about 10% of my packages after Christmas. I don’t understand what was going on, but it was frustrating.  I planned ahead, I didn’t overload myself, I gave everything an extra day in transit.  Apparently, it wasn’t me.

Now that the holidays are over I’m ready to say GOODBYE to all this stock – see all this stuff?  I made it for you.  We need to clear the shelves to start our 2015 line, so for some incentive – 45% off moxieandoliver.etsy.com through midnight on December 31, 2014 with code “MOREMOXIE45”  

And this is me.  The holidays made me tired.  Family drama. Travel. Post Office drama. Employee drama.  Kid drama.  I’m pooped, but enjoying a few days “off” of work – still answering emails and working on computer related Moxie & Oliver things, but in my PJs, all day. 

xo

c

Where in the world is Moxie & Oliver?

Maybe it is the book of brain teasers that keeps being passed around, or maybe it is being halfway around the world (well, not really, but it sounds better that way) but I'm inspired to play a little "Where in the World?"

So take a look at the photo above. This is where I am right now, and can determine your coupon! I think some of you already know where I am, so here is what you get:

1. Location (city) is worth 10% off
2. Name of the landmark is worth 15% off
3. Body of water that it is in is worth 20% off

All coupons good in my Etsy store through July 13 towards in stock merchandise only (don't worry, everything in my Etsy store is in stock, and I have someone shipping for me while I am gone! Yay!). Enter your answers all as one word (no spaces) into the coupon code at check-out. Not valid towards previous purchases.

Have fun - and good luck!

Caitlin

Want 25% or even 50% off your order?

Here's how to get 25% or 50% off your next purchase from Moxie and Oliver:

As a one time only special I am offering coupons for 25% or 50% off your next Moxie and Oliver purchase when you make a purchase from Alere Modern between now and December 15. All you have to do is make any purchase from Alere Modern (it doesn't have to be Moxie & Oliver merchandise), then on December 15 you can start shopping for Moxie & Oliver goods from my Etsy store and you will get at least 25% off your purchase. One lucky shopper's coupon will even be 50% off!

To receive the discount, just enter the word ALERE followed by your Alere Modern order number in the "coupon" field, and your discount will be applied



And the GIVEAWAY!!!

Veronica Willingham, maker of fine jewelry, has asked me to give away thirty pairs of her earrings with a Moxie and Oliver purchase. How could I say no? Veronica and I discovered one another way back when I started Moxie and Oliver, and the earrings that I got from her then are one of my very favorite pairs! Sparkly and feminine, just the thing that any urban cowgirl needs.

So, while supplies last, with a qualifying purchase, you will receive a pair of earrings of your choice! Be sure to shop soon, because there are only 30 pairs in total, and a limited number of each style.

For purchases of $150 or more of Moxie and Oliver merchandise (from moxieandoliver.etsy.com or from www.aleremodern.com) choose from:

http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_315/Orbital-Sterling-Silver-Disc-Earrings.htm - 3 Pairs left! ($52 value)
http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_307/Nestled-Pearl-Sterling-Silver-Earrings.htm - ALL GONE !! http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_294/Trio-Black-Onyx-Earrings.htm 4 Pairs left! ($55 value)


For purchases of $250 or more of Moxie and Oliver merchandise (from moxieandoliver.etsy.com or from www.aleremodern.com) you may additionally choose:

http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_306/Blue-Chalcedony-and-Sterling-Silver-Earrings.htm - 5 Pairs ($69 value)
http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_291/Trio-Peridot-Earrings.htm - 3 Pairs left! ($65 value)
http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_297/Jade-and-Smoky-Quartz-Earrings.htm - 3 Pairs left!
($85 value)


For purchases of $350 or more of Moxie and Oliver merchandise (from moxieandoliver.etsy.com or from www.aleremodern.com) you may additionally choose:

http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_304/Gaspeite-Sterling-Silver-Earrings.htm - 1 Pair left! ($92 value)
http://www.veronicawillingham.com/item_301/Labradorite-Amethyst-Sterling-Silver-Earrings.htm - 2 Pairs left! ($125 value)



These earrings are a great way to check that one extra person off your holiday shopping list (by giving them an exquisite present, I might add) or to get yourself a little something special during this holiday season. To receive your earrings, just send an email to caitlin@moxieandoliver.com with your receipt and your choice of earring and we will send them out to you!

Happy shopping!
Caitlin







The fine print about the coupon:
All customers will receive a 25% off coupon with a purchase from Alere Modern, and the 50% off coupon will be awarded at random and revealed when entered in the shopping cart on check-out. Coupons are one-time use only, no limit on number of coupons per customer. Coupon is not valid for made to order or custom orders, good on in-stock items only. Not valid on sale items. Not valid on prior purchases.