WINNING!

March 5, 2011 Leave a Comment

Thank you to all my readers who join us in our wedding planning journey.  I love your comments (and those of you who lurk, I’d love to get to know you better)!

Thank you also to those who joined in on the giveaway fun!! If you don’t see your name below remember you can still check out the shops and use the discount codes.  Show our sponsors some loooove!

Here are our winners!

The winner of their choice of headband from Twenty Five Design (WHO, btw, has a new Big Cartel Shop opened!!!) is:

The winner of the camera necklace from After Nine to Five is:

The winner of their choice of coffee cozy from Uptown Avenue is:
The winner of their choice of customized headband from Josiah’s Nest is: 

The winner of the Fresh Bloom Necklace in Ivory from Cotton Lane is:

Congrats to everyone!!
Winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond.
Thanks for making my blogiversary special!

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{Vicki’s Favorite Things} Giveaways & Discount Codes!

February 28, 2011 1 Comment

WOW!  Crowning Victoria’s 1 year Blogiversary is really rocking with Vicki’s Favorite Things!

I love all the support and comment love I’m seeing! Thanks everyone!

The giveaways are up!
Be sure to visit our sponsors, show them some love, and take advantage of our discount codes:

Uptown Avenue – Coffee Cozy! (10% off code in post!)
After Nine to Five Design – Camera Necklace! (20% off code in post!)
Josiah’s Nest – customized headband! (15% off code in post!)
Cotton Lane – Ivory Bloom Necklace!  (15% off code in post!)
Twenty Five Design – headband of choice!  (10% off code in post!)
Jockey – $50 shopping spree!

All giveaways end March 3 – so hurry over and enter!!!!!!

Filed Under: awesomeness, blogiversary, GiveAway

{Vicki’s Favorite Things} Jockey!

February 28, 2011 41 Comments

Wrapping up Crowning Victoria’s 1 year Blogiversary with Vicki’s Favorite Things, I bring you

“Jockey.com® offers the largest assortment of Jockey® products!”  I love my Jockey products.  They wear well, last long, and are very comfortable.  I own their yoga pants, PJ pants, and underwear and love ‘em.  And now we are talking about my underwear. fabulous!

    Check it:

Favorites. All. of. them.
(Sorry I just couldn’t post an underwear pic!)

“Enjoy risk-free shopping on Jockey.com®. Your 100% satisfaction is guaranteed with every order. If you need to return your purchase for any reason, use the Printable Return form found on our Return Policy page and complete the following steps.”  I LOVE that in a company!

You can purchase your clothing from Jockey today, 10% off with checkout code: TENOFF!
(When I googled the company that came up from their site page!)

Jockey is offering one lucky winner this a $50 shopping spree + FREE shipping!!

As you know, I love my yoga and my clothes, so this is a perfect giveaway!

Here’s how to enter this giveaway:
Mandatory Entry:  Comment below telling your favorite way to workout!
(**You must do the first entry first to qualify for bonus entries. Please leave a comment for each entry separately!**)
Bonus Entries
1.  Go to Jockey and comment here below, telling me your favorite item!
2.  Follow Crowning Victoria with Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
3.  Like me on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Follow @CrowndVic* on Twitter and tweet** this giveaway (1 entry)
*Tweets protected.  I will approve you as long as you’re not a bot.
**Anything appropriate or something like:  “There’s a Blogiversary celebration with @CrowndVic’s Favorite Things featuring @Jockey!  #giveaway http://ow.ly/45a1z  “
5. Like Jockey on Facebook! (1 entry)



Giveaway will end on 3/3/11 at 11 PM EST.
Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be e-mailed. Make sure to leave an e-mail address for contact.  The winner has 48 hrs. to respond to my e-mail or another winner will be chosen. I will announce the winner on my blog, as well. Valid USA ONLY! No PO Box addresses will be accepted. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!



{photos by Jockey}

Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this giveaway. I purchased my awesome, favorite Jockey wear and proudly wear them (even the underwear).  All opinions are 100% honest and my own. For ‘rizzle.

Filed Under: awesomeness, blogiversary, favs, GiveAway

{Vicki’s Favorite Things} Josiah’s Nest

February 28, 2011 45 Comments

Next in Crowning Victoria’s 1 year Blogiversary with Vicki’s Favorite Things, I bring you Josiah’s Nest.


Josiah’s Nest features some of the most unique fabric necklaces and headbands I ever laid eyes on!  Moriah, the brains and beauty behind this shop, has an adorable baby boy, Josiah, and is expecting a baby girl, Lucia Rose!  This momma is amazing!

    Check it:

Fabric Knot Necklace in Vintage Ginger
Peony Headband – Customized!

I absolutely love them all!

You can purchase your accessories from  Josiah’s Nest now, 15% off with checkout code: VICTORIA15!

Josiah’s Nest is offering one lucky winner a customized headband of their choice!! 

As you may know,  I’m a fan of having things done my way.  Some might call this being a “control-freak.”  I call it having preferences.  Customized orders? A clear favorite!
Here’s how to enter this giveaway:
Mandatory Entry:  Comment below telling something that MUST be done your way!
(**You must do the first entry first to qualify for bonus entries. Please leave a comment for each entry separately!**)
Bonus Entries
1.  Go to Josiah’s Nest and comment here below, telling me your favorite item!
2.  Follow Crowning Victoria with Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
3.  Like me on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Follow @CrowndVic* on Twitter and tweet** this giveaway (1 entry)
*Tweets protected.  I will approve you as long as you’re not a bot.
**Anything appropriate or something like:  “There’s a Blogiversary celebration with @CrowndVic’s Favorite Things featuring @JosiahsNest! #giveaway http://ow.ly/453Gz “
Giveaway will end on 3/3/11 at 11 PM EST.
Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be e-mailed. Make sure to leave an e-mail address for contact.  The winner has 48 hrs. to respond to my e-mail or another winner will be chosen. I will announce the winner on my blog, as well. Valid in the USA only! No PO Box addresses will be accepted. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!



{photos by Josiah’s Nest}

Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this giveaway. I purchased my awesome, favorite fabric necklaces and love them.  All opinions are 100% honest and my own.  Moriah is awesome!

Filed Under: awesomeness, blogiversary, favs, GiveAway

{Vicki’s Favorite Things} Cotton Lane!

February 28, 2011 17 Comments

Continuing in Crowning Victoria’s 1 year Blogiversary with Vicki’s Favorite Things, I bring you Cotton Lane.

Caroline creates unique jewelry, headbands, clips, pouches, and home goods!  They are all beautiful pieces!

I proudly wear the headband and necklace I own, sported the necklace in an SOS post, and love reading her blog (love the URL!!).

    Check it:

Button Clip In Bloom-in-Red

Dontcha just LOVE them?

You can purchase your accessories from Cotton Lane now, 15% off with checkout code: HAPPYBIRTHDAY!

Cotton Lane is offering one lucky world-wide winner this Fresh Bloom Necklace in Ivory!!



As you may know, flowers are one of my favorite things!
This necklace is a beaaautiful flower (and I LOVE mine in yellow)!
Here’s how to enter this giveaway:
Mandatory Entry:  Comment below telling your favorite flower!
(**You must do the first entry first to qualify for bonus entries. Please leave a comment for each entry separately!**)
Bonus Entries
1.  Go to Cotton Lane and comment here below, telling me your favorite item!
2.  Follow Crowning Victoria with Google Friend Connect (1 entry)
3.  Like me on Facebook (1 entry)
4. Follow @CrowndVic* on Twitter and tweet** this giveaway (1 entry)
*Tweets protected.  I will approve you as long as you’re not a bot.
**Anything appropriate or something like:  “There’s a Blogiversary celebration with @CrowndVic’s Favorite Things featuring @CottonLane!  #giveaway http://ow.ly/45042 “
5. Heart CottonLane on Etsy (1 entry)




Giveaway will end on 3/3/11 at 11 PM EST.

Winner will be chosen by random.org and will be e-mailed. Make sure to leave an e-mail address for contact.  The winner has 48 hrs. to respond to my e-mail or another winner will be chosen. I will announce the winner on my blog, as well. Valid worldwide! No PO Box addresses will be accepted. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask!



{photos by Cotton Lane}

Disclosure: I was not compensated in any way for this giveaway. I have my own awesome, favorite accessories from Caroline and  proudly wear them.  All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Scout’s honor!

Filed Under: awesomeness, blogiversary, favs, GiveAway

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