It's Small Business Saturday!!

Today is the second annual Small Business Saturday, when people across the country come out and shop to support their favorite local businesses!!  In honor of this wonderful day, we're offering FREE SHIPPING on everything shirley | edith - just enter coupon code SBS2011 during check out.  Happy shopping and a very special thank you to all supporting small businesses like baci :o)

Handpicked - Ann Taylor 40% Off

In honor of the Ann Taylor Must-Shop Fall Fashion Event - 40% OFF EVERYTHING - I've Handpicked nine perfect pieces for any wardrobe :o)

1)  Snake Print Cuffed Sleeveless Dress - $98

2)  Silk Trench Shirt in Mushroom - $118

3)  Striped Off the Shoulder Top - $48
4)  Kamela Lizard Stamped Leather Wedges in Black - $178
5)  Breast Cancer Ring - $58
6)  Leather Double Wrap Skinny Belt in Black - $78
7)  Ruffle Front Long Sleeve Shirt in Black - $78
8)  Metallic Luxe Scarf - $58
9)  Tropical Wool Pencil Skirt in Black - $118

NEW shirley | edith updates!!

The new 2011 shirley | edith happy birthday card is now available on baci's Etsy Shop!! This might be a design a few friends and family have seen before, but it's the first time it has been available for purchase - we are SOOO excited!! As usual, the 2011 shirley | edith happy birthday card is made from 100% recycled brown bag paper and comes with a matching 100% recycled brown bag envelope.

More news we are WOOT'ing about - the shirley | edith recycled brown bag cards package is now available in a "pick your favorite six"!!! Now you can have any six cards you'd like (even multiples). This option is a great way for baci to offer our customers exactly what they want :o)

Order your 2011 shirley | edith happy birthday card or your pick six package now and get FREE SHIPPING by using the code MARCHBLOG!!! Offer is good only for domestic purchases through the end of the month (3/31).

Handpicked - Great Gifts Under $50

While searching for the best gifts around, I kept wanting to include all the awesome presents we bought our friends and family this year. . . but I didn't want to spoil the surprise, so I tried, as best I could to find wonderful gifts that aren't under our tree (not yet, anyway - wink, wink). AND, serious bonus here, turns out all the gifts I found were under $40, not $50 - HOORAY! You can use that extra $10 to account for tax and shipping. I'll also be sure to make shipping deadline notes when applicable.

Happy Holiday Shopping!

1) Korres Never Enough Set Exclusively at Sephora - $35 - Every girl loves to be spoiled in the shower with smell-good flavors so this great set from Korres with five Showergels and five Body Butters (a $90 value!) is an awesome gift. Included are these amazing scents: Basil Lemon, Jasmine, Rose, Guava and Fig. {Be sure to check the delivery schedule to confirm an on-time delivery}

2) Monogram Candle Pot by Pottery Barn - $25 (plus free shipping and free monogramming, WIN!!) - {For standard Christmas delivery with monogramming, order by December 20th at 5:00 pm PST}

3) Tiered Hostess Apron from Pier 1 - $14.95 - {Want to skip the shipping worries about whether it will arrive on time? You can check store availability to see if it's at your local Pier 1.}

4) Custom Address Rubber Stamp from Sweet Papery's Etsy Shop- $21.95 - I think this is honestly the best gift ever - everyone can use it, yet few people would buy one for themselves! Love it! {This one needs to be ordered right away though - order from Sweet Papery by 12/15 with rush shipping to receive in time for Christmas}

5) Crumbs Bake Shop Holiday Season Taste Pack - $24.00 - The best cupcakes on earth can be delivered right to your (or your loved ones') doorstep!

6) TasteBook - starts at $19.95 - Hands down my favorite gift to give. TasteBook is a the easiest way to collect, organize and share your favorite recipes with friends and family by creating one-of-a-kind family cookbooks. {Order by Tuesday, 12/14 to ship with UPS Ground OR Buy Three TasteBooks by 12/19 and get FREE SHIPPING}

7) The Sartorialist by Scott Schuman (Paperback) available at Barney's New York - $25.00 - Know someone who loves fashion and is already obsessed with the blog of the same name? Then this is the perfect gift!

8) Vinturi Red Wine Aerator at Crate and Barrel - $39.95 - You've seen this on my list before, then we got one as a gift last summer and I promise it truly is wonderful! {Want it by Christmas? Order by noon CST on December 22nd}

9) Peppermint Bark from Williams-Sonoma - $26.50 - Everyone loves it, so you can't go wrong for anyone on your list! {For standard Christmas delivery, order by 12/22}

Rue La La Love!

My beloved Rue La La, the invitation-only site with Premium Private-sale Boutiques, is offering $10 to all new members again!! Just click this link, sign-up and fall in love (oh, and save a bundle, too!). Current Boutiques range from Puma and thomaspaul to Viader Wine and Windstar Cruises just to name a few :)

Holiday Shopping Nights at the Akron Zoo

For all of the local folks out there, be sure to check out the Akron Zoo's Holiday Shopping Nights! The 3rd Annual Shopping Nights at the Gift Shop started last Wednesday (sorry for the late notice) and continue today the 16th and next Wednesday the 23rd until 7:30 PM. Zoo members receive an additional 10% off purchases!

Handpicked - Steve Madden Sale

I have always had a mild obsession with Steve Madden and I just HAD to share with you when I found out what a great sale they're having - Up to 50% Off Select Styles!! So I took a look at those hot select styles and handpicked my favorites :) Oh, an extra added bonus: FREE SHIPPING with coupon code SMFREESHIP!

1) These champagne colored Alisah Heels are to die for with the fabric flowers attached - $99.95 2) The Black Leather Jessii Booties caught my eye first - they're the reason I choose Steve Madden's Sale today actually - $89.97 3) Can you tell that I really want purple booties like these Mirakle Booties in Burgundy Suede - $90.97 4) I love the cowboy look of the Bentlyy Brown Leather Boots - $174.97 5) I also really want grey boots like the Tyller Grey Suede Boots - $79.95 6) I combined my love for booties as well as my new suede obsession and fell head over heels for these Taaboo Black Suede Booties - $87.96 7) The Rebecca Black Satin Heels would give any holiday outfit a touch of class - $53.97 8) Hot, hot, hot - these Persis Black Leather Sandal/Bootie/Pump Combo are incredibly sexy - $101.97

Holiday Photo Card Discount!

For all of you loyal Designing Woman, Twitter and Facebook Followers - here's an early Christmas present from baci:

Half Off Design Fees on all

Custom Holiday Photographic Greeting Cards

- Under 100, $30.00 Flat Fee now $15.00

- Over 100, $60.00/Hour Design Fee now $30.00

- White Envelopes Included for Free!

Just mention offer code HOLIDAYPHOTO when placing your custom design request with me @ amanda {at} bacidesigner {dot} com. Hurry because the discount expires December 1st!

Rue La La's At It Again!

Rue La La is spreading the holiday joy by offering $10 to any new member who joins between now and December 24th!

Click here to enjoy the ooh la, la!

$10 When You Join Rue La La

Back in June, I invited all of you to join the fabulous world of Rue La La - well if you didn't take advantage then, you definitely should now. If you join Rue La La before Saturday, October 10th they will give you a $10 credit!! Just for signing up - it's that simple! Just follow this link and enjoy all of the amazing two-day sales. . .

Holiday Card Discount Ends Soon

The Friends and Family Custom Designed Holiday Card Discount is ending soon!

Get 10% off of your total holiday card purchase if you place an order by Monday, December 8th.  In your order please mention the Friends and Family Discount.