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  • July12th

    Only a week late in announcing, but you’ll understand my absence from the computer in tomorrow’s post. {Better late than never, right?!}

    It was a close call between two entries but in the end, only one can win.  And so….the WINNER of the charmed & dangerous give away is….

    :: drum roll, please ::

    Mrs. Ashley T. Caldwell

    I kept my eye out all week here at the blog, online at twitter and through out facebook and ol’ ATC pulled into first place with the below status update:

    THANK YOU to everyone who participated and to all of the wonderful Sassy Steel Magnolia readers. I truly do appreciate each and everyone of you!

    Hope you are all having a fabulous start to your week!

    *besos,

    Jennie B

  • June28th

    This Monday morning I’m celebrating…(which I do always love to do)…celebrating hitting 100 fans over at The Sassy Steel Magnolia facebook page!

    Love a reason for a party and this one’s as good as any.

    To celebrate, The Sassy Steel Magnolia is giving away a $25 gift certificate to one of my favorite online jewelry finds….

    Charmed & Dangerous

    You may remember me mentioning the site before, as it is indeed where I get my own pistol pendant that I wear every day.

    To enter is easy – leave a comment below or on facebook (you can even do both!) and tell us WHY you like The Sassy Steel Magnolia. That’s it. No heavy thinking involved on that one, just why you hit (or plan to hit if you haven’t already) the like button. *Bonus points if you go as far as to name your favorite post.

    The give away ends next Sunday night (July 4th – yay!) at 11:59 p.m. and the winner will be announced in next week’s Sassy Starter. Anyone can enter, fellas don’t be shy, as there’s few things better than being a little charmed & dangerous. ;)

  • June8th

    If you haven’t been introduced to Anne Taintor before, now is the time: 

    Less is More_AT

    Tivo_AT

    Her items are a few favorite gifts for friends and family.  Anne has the perfect blend of sarcasm and sass to add a smile (or smirk) to anyone’s face.  With a Harvard degree, this once single mother brought her humor to the mainstream with her born-again vintage novelties.  When in question, always turn to Anne. You’ll end up with a smile on your face, no doubt.

    That Kind of Girl_AT

     For those times when maybe you can’t find the perfect words….

    you can always find the perfect magnet…or notecard…or file folder…or coin purse…or….  www.annetaintor.com

    Odds are favorable that whatever you may be really thinking…she’s saying.  Live out loud, the Taintorette way.

  • April15th

    The past few weeks have really brought about many a question regarding the pistol pendant I wear around my neck, every day.  Well boys and girls I will explain to everyone exactly why I wear it every day.  I’ll even tell you where I got it.  Here we go:

    The pistol pendant has a lot to do with my father, who sadly passed away 9 months ago yesterday from cancer, and the things he taught me over the years.  It is no surprise that people have often referred to me as a “pistol” from time to time.  I don’t really know why that is though…  ;)

    Two of the greatest lessons I learned from my dad were:

    #1. Never leave the house without your guns. You never know when you may need them. Metaphoricaly meaning, be prepared for anything and everything and just know that you can handle it no matter what.

    #2. Always stick to your guns. AKA don’t back down on your morals and what you believe is right.  When it all comes back around, you’ll come out on top for that one reason.

    gun-necklace

    When I first spotted the pistol pendant in a shop over 2 years ago, I immediately had to get it.  Now after having the first one stolen and the second one break, I am on my third pistol pendant, and I really do wear it every day.  And yes- it does tend to throw people off a bit, and yes-there are days when it will be wrapped around my wrist or ankle as opposed to my neck (ie-my sister’s wedding), but regardless it is always there.  Along with the lessons learned.

    My current pistol pendant, along with the picture above came from the Web site:  www.charmedanddangerous.net.  It is a delightful site with incredibly priced charm necklaces.

    What charm or pendant do you hold close to your heart?  Do you have one? Maybe now is the time to get one.  But remember..

    If you are going to wear something, wear it with reason. ~xoxo