Beautiful Jewelry and Designs from Indalo Gallery and Studio @indalogallery

Disclosure:  I received two bracelets complimentary from Indalo in order to review them. My opinions are my own.

I recently had the opportunity to learn more about Indalo, a beautiful gallery of local artists that also houses an interactive studio space located in the pretty little town of Newton Highlands, Massachusetts.

I used to spend a lot of time in the Newton area back in college and it was always an adorable town with lovely shops.  Even if you are not in the Newton area, you can shop online at Indalo Gallery and find some truly gorgeous and unique gifts at this chic independent gallery.

Indalo is an gallery of local artists and an interactive studio. Indalo showcases local and regional artists’ talent by providing a venue for the sale of original artwork.  Indalo was also established to support area artists in a one-of-a-kind, gallery setting that is also online. That makes it a perfect option to find unique hand crafted art no matter where you live! Special occasions such as birthdays, weddings or graduations all are opportunities to find something just right to mark the day or event at Indalo.  You have never seen handmade jewlery and pieces like these. I know the gifts I really remember from our wedding were the unique art or pieces we received from a few of our guests. Every time I see them I think of our close friends.  Indalo is always updating their website too....you never know when you will be surprised by another new piece on the site. 

Perhaps you are looking for a unique piece of hand-crafted jewelry or a sculpture.  There are scores of independent artists that have breathtaking pieces on display at Indalo and on the website.  If you are looking for a special painting, photograph or another kind of unique gift or a piece for your or a friend, you will definitely find it at Indalo Gallery and Studio. It is amazing to see such a wide variety of pieces. The secret is that this is not just one artist...remember Indalo is a gallery of multiple artists.  The photographs don't truly do the pieces justice.

I received two bracelets which were just stunning.  The first piece is a gorgeous
Sterling Silver bracelet with a rhinestone center ball that is full of sparkle. It is on stretchy cord so it fit my petite wrist perfectly. It can be worn alone as an elegant statement piece or it would also look pretty layered with other silver bracelets. A beautiful look for summer and perfect for a special evening out. I have been wearing it all weekend to compliments galore. My friend Tammie noticed it right away and said that she loved the sparkle. My daughter was coveting it up a storm. I don't know...I love it too much to let her borrow it....

The second bracelet is really adorable and perfect for a relaxed summer look. It is a knotted bracelet constructed from lavender leather and small square shaped pewter beads.  The pewter cubes can move around a bit between the knotted leather which I like since I am a fidgeter. It gives me something to do when I am between appointments for work or just waiting at a red light. It is light and feels comfortable on my wrist. Surprisingly, it is also a perfect fit for my small wrist. I can see this piece as my go-to bracelet on the weekend all summer long. I am going to see how it pairs with my dressier workday outfits too...I think it would also work with several simple summer work dresses to give them a little bit of a lift.

You just have to take a peek at their site and see what they have for you. I am sure you will be as They even do custom work if you have something special in mind.

You can follow them on Twitter and Facebook for the most up to date information 

How to Train Your Dragon 2 movie is here!

Disclosure:  This information has been provided to me by IMAX. I have been entered into a giveaway for a ticket 4-Pack for sharing this information with my readers. 

Looking for an action-packed weekend of fun for the whole family? Head to your local IMAX® Theater for the premiere of How to Train Your Dragon 2!       Starting this Friday, June 13th, the second chapter of DreamWorks Animation's beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise is soaring to all IMAX theatres domestically in select engagements. The IMAX 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®, creating a unique environment that will make audiences feel as though they are flying alongside heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon, Toothless.   Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Kristen Wiig reprise their respective voice roles, joined this time by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou and Kit Harington. For more information about How to Train Your Dragon 2, please visit DreamWorks Animation's official website.   For IMAX Theater locations and local showtimes click here!

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester, NY is a great place to stay cool this summer @USFG {Giveaway}

Disclosure:  I received this information through my relationship with US Family Guide. In exchange for sharing this information I have the opportunity to receive 4 free tickets to visit LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester. 

Maybe you are like me and totally did not know that  LEGOLAND Discovery Center had opened up last year in Yonkers, NY.  Even more exciting, this is the only LEGOLAND Discovery Center on the entire East Coast of the United States.  Who doesn't like Legos? Well then, welcome to one of Westchester's top kids attractions and one of the world's biggest boxes of LEGO bricks! This isn't just Legos though, this new family friendly spot offers tons of indoor fun, even rides, interactive stations and this huge play structure for kids to get some energy expended for a good nights sleep (heh, heh, heh...that is always the plan!)

Bring the whole family to explore LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester and see New York's top landmarks like the Empire State Building made entirely out of LEGO bricks. Get up close and learn secrets from the Master Model Builder while you are there.  Get the kids moving and take a break from the heat outside and experience their indoor soft play and score big on our LEGO rides.

This is an ideal getaway for children aged 3-10 years and LEGOLAND Discovery Center is perfect for the biggest fans of LEGO families! Think about it: there are 15 different attractions all included in the admission price.  You can make it super easy by purchasing tickets online...that way you guarantee entry to the Center as tickets are limited.  They have a special deal now with $5 off LEGOLAND discount tickets here through US Family Guide. Even more exciting...now you can totally ave on individual and family 4-packs of annual passes to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester. Sale is valid from July 7 – 31. Individual passes will be $55 and family 4-packs are $190. As you might know, annual pass holders receive the following perks:


 

• Unlimited entry to LEGOLAND^® Discovery Center Westchester 12 months.
• 10% off purchases in the LEGO^® Shop
• 20% discount on food and beverages in the café
• 10% discount on birthday parties
• Subscription to the LEGO^® Club magazine
• Invitation to sneak preview event days

  It all starts with a single brick! LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is offering fans to build their dream creation with new Master Model Builder Veronica Watson. Create a sign that says “I want to build ______” and include what object you want to create in the blank space and pose next to it in your picture.  Upload to social media using #IWantToBuild and #LDCWestchester.  Entry deadline is August 29 and you can enter as many times as you want!

Now you have the opportunity to win four tickets to Legoland in Westchester as well. Enter my Rafflecopter giveaway and lots of luck to you! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Razor Red Knife Sharpener Review

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

It can be hard to decide on the best knife sharpener when you are looking at all of the options. How do you choose?  You need to think about price, durability and how easy it is to use to start with. Then don't forget storage.  Small and compact is always better for me...I am running out of space. Those are key elements and I know because I have purchased a few kitchen tools here and there (LOL) over the years. My husband and I both cook and we are very particular about our tools such as knives. We only buy very high quality knives. It really makes a difference in how easy it is to prep a meal. You do need to keep those knives sharp and to do that you need a decent sharpener. The prices vary a lot though so you have to consider a variety of factors like I just mentioned. Price does not always equal quality. You can get a really good knife sharpener like the Razor Red for a reasonable price.

I recently received the Razor Red to try out in my own home and I wanted to share my experience.  First off I was so surprised how small it is. It can fit right in the palm of your hand. Perfect for holding and storage. Right out of the box it was simple to use. There were no complicated instructions and my tween daughter was excited that this was another tool that she could use with a little supervision.  We believe it is important for kids to learn how to cook and taking care of their cooking tools (with adult supervision!!) is part of the learning process.  The Razor Red sharpened several of our knives very quickly and I liked that I could secure it during operation with the suction cup.  The price is right and it does the job that a much pricier sharpener does with a huge cost savings!

Features of the Razor Red kitchen knife sharpener

• Works in seconds and so Easy even a Child can use it Safely
• Sharpens any knife with Diamond Precision Quickly and Easily
• Strong Suction Cup Mount for Safe Bench Use - Great for Seniors
• Changes Blunt Old Knives into Just Like New - No Need to Buy New Knives
• Use on Kitchen Cutlery, Gardening Shears and even Lawnmower Blades!

You can buy it right on Amazon too and by going to the Razor Red website and taking a peek at their video you can take advantage of a nice little coupon to save a few dollars as well.  Let me know your thoughts and share any good recipes like this yummy fast quesadilla one I recently made!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.