Giveaway Winners!

First, I just want to say thank you to everyone who stopped by for my blogiversary--all the lovely comments have made me so happy. A special thanks to everyone who entered the giveaways, I think you'll be quite pleased with your new gifts! Here are the winners:

For the handmade scarf, congratulations to miss e from pinksuedeshoe!

The vintage and handmade collection courtesy of my awesome sponsors goes to MT from ...So She Did!

Congrats to the winners! Send me an e-mail with your address so we can ship you your goods.

The Ad Sponsor Giveaway is open until Monday, and did I mention that I'm giving away a Holga on Skunkboy Creatures?

It's been a great year! I'm looking forward to the next one! HAPPY FALL!!!

♥ Shannon

One Year Blogiversary!!!

My first blog post on Little Luck Tree was on the first day of fall last year. I was so young then, just a wee babe in the woods, trying to get by. My first post might look familiar if you've checked out my About Me section. Here's a peek:

I am a girl.

I have a Matt and a cat (Artemis!)*

I drink tea. Every day.

It took me hours. I spent so much time trying to figure out what I wanted to say, and how to use the camera and photoshop and blogger, and I was so nervous when I posted it!

*Here's a fun fact: any early pictures of Matt were ambiguous because we weren't allowed to be dating at the time!

I've learned a lot in one year of blogging, and I've "met" some really fun other bloggers and youtubers out there. Blogging has kept me motivated and inspired, which I've been so thankful for in my transition out of the military.

Mostly I just want to thank anyone who is reading this, and anyone who has visited Little Luck Tree. Your support and your comments mean so much to me and I couldn't do this without you!

Don't forget to enter the giveaways--I'll be announcing some winners tonight:
--Handmade Scarf
--Vintage & Handmade Collection
--Ad Space on Little Luck Tree

See you later today for more fun fall posts!!

♥ Shannon

Blogiversary Giveaway #3 -- Ad Space on Little Luck Tree!

It's that time again! Little Luck Tree is looking for October sponsors--and I'm giving the ad space away for FREE!! Anyone who enters wins, and there will be a lottery for the Featured Space, and 5 Regular Spaces.

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below telling me what your favorite posts are on Little Luck Tree.  Winners will be announced Monday, September 26th!

♥ Shannon

Dreamy Pumpkin Smoothie

I love pumpkin, okay? I love pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice...everything. And you know what? I don't feel bad about that, because pumpkin is so good for you: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium...oh so many delights. So you can have one of these and think of it as a healthy treat!

Ingredients:
1 cup coconut ice cream (look, you can use soy, but it's just not quite as good!)
1/4 cup pumpkin puree (perhaps more, if it pleases you)
1/4-1/2 cup coconut milk
1 TBS agave or maple syrup
1-2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Step 1: Blend ingredients, using as much coconut milk and spice as you like
Step 2: Drink and savor, my friends

It's like pumpkin pie in a cool, creamy cup. Feel free to top with roasted pecans or shredded coconut--this is a real treat for your tastebuds. Bonus: it's vegan--no animals were harmed in the making of this smoothie!

♥ Shannon

My Favorite Accessories for Fall

I have come to really love the changing of the seasons. In the fall, the air feels crisp, but not yet quite cold. The leaves change to brilliant earthy colors, and there is just nothing like the fruits and vegetables of autumn harvest.

I have also found that it is the perfect time of year to accessorize--you can layer up without being too hot or too cold! It's a fashion dream!

Know what I mean?

Some more things I have learned:
1. I seem to prefer to look off to the left in photographs. Hmm!
2. My mom and my sister also love fall accessories--they helped out with this photo shoot, and I easily have twice as many photos to choose from. You'll be seeing more from our adventures today!
3. When climbing ravines in a short skirt, proceed with caution!

Come back later today for the next blogiversary giveaway--it's a good one!

♥ Shannon

Sneak Peek

Hi friends! I've got a few fun posts coming up today, including another delicious fall recipe, a giveaway, and my favorite fall accessories. Here's a quick peek!

In the meantime, have you entered the giveaways yet? Win a pretty handmade scarf, or a collection of vintage and custom pieces!

♥ Shannon

Blogiversary Giveaway #2 -- Sponsor Edition

Hi friends! This is my first time hosting sponsored giveaways, and man alive am I pleased with these items! 

Funtime Frocks Etc

Etsy  Blog

Frankie wants to give you a 50% discount code and free shipping to her shop Funtime Frocks Etc, featuring special, unique, but very wear-able vintage clothes, bags, belts and jewelry. She is also selling some very lovely original vintage sewing patterns, many of which have never been used.

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lala fauxbois

Blog  Twitter

Lisa is giving away a pretty bow made from a vintage mustard yellow corduroy, lacy trim, and a mint grosgrain ribbon.  There is a pin sewn on so you can stick it anywhere for some cute, fall accessorizing.  There is also an alligator clip included (not sewn on for easy adjusting) so you can pin it in your hair for a fancy do.

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Dragonflight Apparel

Blog Shop Twitter

Dragonflight Apparel is giving away one completely unique, custom, made-to-order t-shirt! Pick your shirt color and size, the design you want (from existing designs), the ink color you want, and DA will print it up. Get a one-of-a-kind shirt for yourself, or as a gift to a friend or family member. If I don't have your shirt color or size in stock, it may take a bit longer to make and get to you, just a heads up. Ink is heat-set for color fastness, so all shirts are just laundered as normal. 

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Feelin' Fancy Vintage

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This vintage crème brûlée clutch adds class to any outfit!

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To enter, go check these girls out and leave a comment below telling me why you hope to win. I'll announce the winners on Friday! Good luck!

♥ Shannon

Coconut Oatmeal

On crisp fall mornings, I love to warm up with some hearty oatmeal. My favorite thing to do is sweeten it with shredded coconut and top it with fall spices. Good and good for you!!

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

1 serving oatmeal

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 dash nutmeg

1 dash cinnamon

Optional: nuts, raisins, favorite toppings

1. Prepare your favorite oatmeal as instructed (may I recommend McCann's Irish Oatmeal?)

2. For every serving, add 1/2 cup shredded coconut

3. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring lovingly, then remove from heat

4. Add 1 dash nutmeg and 1 dash cinnamon (2 dashes of pumpkin spice will also do! yum!)

5. Top with any favorites--I love walnuts and a splash of coconut milk

Oooohhh it's so easy to be vegan sometimes! Enjoy!

Also, did you see the first Blogiversary Giveaway? Only four days til fall....

♥ Shannon

Blogiversary Giveaway #1

It's my Blogiversary Week! I figured I'd start things out right with a giveaway.

This is a handmade scarf, so soft, so bright, so versatile. It's almost eight feet long, so you can wrap it so many ways. I love this scarf and I was *this close* to keeping it for myself.

I'm rarely a pink girl, but this scarf has such a fun blend of colors, I think you're going to love it. Plus, it's just perfect for fresh fall weather!

All you have to do to win is leave a comment below telling me what you're most looking forward to this fall. For additional entries, do any or all of the things below and leave another comment telling me you did:

--Follow Little Luck Tree on BlogLovin'
--Follow Little Luck Tree on Google Friend
--Follow @Luck_Tree on Twitter
--Tweet the following: "@Luck_Tree is having a fall-themed party! Recipes, tutorials, giveaways and more! http://littlelucktree.blogspot.com"

The winner will be announced on Friday!

Come back today for one of my favorite fall recipes that will warm you right up, and keep an eye out this week for more giveaways!

♥ Shannon

Blogiversary. This is happening.

I launched Little Luck Tree on the first day of fall just one year ago, and guess what, loves: fall starts Friday! It's time to celebrate!

I've been working on some tutorials, great fall recipes, and some rocking giveaways. The party starts Monday and goes through Friday and it's gonna be hot. Come say hi!!

♥ Shannon

Happy September!

Is it just me, or is there a promise of crisp weather in the air? I just pulled out my boyfriend blazer for the first time since early spring. I think I'm liking it!

September is an exciting month here at Little Luck Tree. To start, have you seen, for the first time ever, my lovely sponsors? Check them out--I think you'll be pleased! Also, this month marks the beginning of fall--and, with fall, Little Luck Tree's one year blogiversary!! Get ready for tutorials, fall recipes, and giveaways!

I have a lot planned, but please feel free to leave a comment below with any special requests.

I'm so excited to celebrate with you!

♥ Shannon