Showing posts with label Cost Plus World Market. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cost Plus World Market. Show all posts

Thursday, February 8, 2018

#Ad: {21+} Drink Your Dessert During National Chocolate Lovers Month! {#Recipe Printable} #worldmarkettribe #DiscoverWorldMarket

To celebrate National Chocolate Lovers Month, I am partnering with Cost Plus World Market to bring you some cocktails so indulgent they could be considered Dessert! Thanks Cost Plus World Market for Sponsoring this Post. All views are my own.


It is National Chocolate Lovers Month! UM YES, PLEASE!

I love chocolate and I am no stranger to sweet cocktails so I thought I would combine my love of both and bring you two of my favorite Martini's - a Dark Chocolate and a White Chocolate Martini. Perfect for your Valentine or Galentine, or a fun Star Wars Viewing Party - Set out your Martinis and let your friends choose the dark side or the rebellion!

National Chocolate Lovers Month Specialty Cocktails Dark and White Chocolate Martinis, #DiscoverWorldMarket, #worldmarkettribe, martini glasses, barware, cocktail shaker, mirrored serving tray, cost plus world market


A lot of my barware has been those cool commemorative glasses you get at restaurants or bars for ordering a specialty cocktail, cute, but all branded for different places. Not quite the sophisticated set up.

I wanted a more sophisticated bar area with the challenge of being in a super small space, so I converted one of my favorite Cost Plus World Market sideboards into a bar on the inside, I bought a wine rack to put inside the sideboard where I could store wine and spirits neatly and also include my barware. I purchased a mirrored serving tray and my very first set of matching NON-BRANDED Martini Glasses! 

Chocolate Martini's are indulgent, decadent and as sweet as you want them to be, remember to dim down the sweetness and add more 'pow' to the drink you just need to up the amount of Vodka used in the recipe.

National Chocolate Lovers Month Specialty Cocktails Dark and White Chocolate Martinis, #DiscoverWorldMarket, #worldmarkettribe, martini glasses, barware, cocktail shaker, mirrored serving tray, cost plus world market


Above: Even though I refrigerated my Torani Dark Chocoloate Syrup prior to working with it, it definitely started to melt down fast when the vodka hit the glass and my cute design got kind of melded together, I also formed a heart with the dusting of cocoa powder! The White Chocolate syrup also sort of pooled to the bottom so it is a bit hard to see.

A lot of folks like to line the top of the glass and rim it with the chocolate sort of like a margarita, but I can tell you if you are wearing lipstick or lipgloss you do NOT want that! So start your chocolate swirl pattern what I call 'lip length down' so you don't get the sauce on your lips with each sip. Unless you are wearing a truly bulletproof lip stain that won't budge every time you lick your lips.

CHOCOLATE MARTINI INGREDIENTS, INSTRUCTIONS, RECIPE:

Chocolate Martini Recipe Printable
AbovePress on the photo above to make it bigger, and it becomes a printable, you will also find this on our pinterest page in the cocktails anyone? board HERE.

I post one recipe, because the substitution is simple, for a darker effect you use more chocolate liquer, and for a lighter chocolate martini, you can eliminate the chocolate liquer or use it in a lesser ratio and/or just use the baileys. If you notice I wasn't specific with the Vodka brand or the chocolate liquer brand because that really amounts to personal taste, most bartenders use Vanilla Flavored Vodka and I am not a fan of it so I use a regular vodka and let the liquer (Godiva is really good) and the Baileys give it the taste profile. Remember your syrup (I prefer Torani) which you are using for decoration, drops to the bottom so it flavors the drink in its own way as well. I do however get specific with the Baileys, it adds such a smooth, rich flavor, and the torani syrups say 'coffe house flavor' but it is NOT overwhelming and it adds such a richness to the drink. With the Dark Chocolate Torani Syrup being a stronger flavor profile and the white chocolate syrup much sweeter.

Sorry that the white chocolate blended into the glass so much you can't see the swirl design, it sort of pooled more to the bottom. Maybe I should have layered it like Sand Art? ;-)

National Chocolate Lovers Month Specialty Cocktails Dark and White Chocolate Martinis, #DiscoverWorldMarket, #worldmarkettribe, martini glasses, barware, cocktail shaker, mirrored serving tray, cost plus world market

I personally freeze my vodka so I know it's cold when I am ready for it, but you definitely want to add a lot of ice to your shaker, this drink is best served and consumed while it is still super cold.

SHOP THE POST:

All the elements used to create this recipe, from the sideboard that I converted into a bar, the mirrored serving tray, glasses, syrups and shaker are included below!

Holbrook Sideboard from Cost Plus World Market
Holbrook Sideboard
Above: I fell in LOVE with this sideboard when I attended the Grand Opening of my local Cost Plus World Market in New York City - 620 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10011 in Manhattan's trendy Chelsea area. I had already been eyeing them on the website but seeing them in person definitely put it over the top for me! I fell so much in love, that I ordered two. But I recently decided to repurpose one of them and because I live in a super small space, this is now my foyer entryway table that blends perfectly into my modern zen décor, but the inside is all barware and bottles as I purchased several racks to go inside of it. It is incredibly spacious on the inside, and once I lived with them for awhile in other rooms I realized that several actual 'bars' I had been researching for that space were no where near as spacious and I love that when it is closed you can't tell I am using it for that purpose. So double perk. I also love using this piece to stage my product photos, and the chocolate martini's were put out on this sideboard.

Torani White Chocolate Sauce from Cost Plus World Market
Torani White Chocolate Sauce from Cost Plus World Market
Above: I love the flavor of Torani White Chocolate Sauce and it was fun using it for my White Chocolate Martini - both to rim the martini glass and to flavor the drink. This is sweet in a good way NOT a cloying way! And you will want to use this in tons of other ways, on ice cream as an icing for pastries, and definitely in your coffee/cappuccino

Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce from Cost Plus World Market
Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce from Cost Plus World Market
Above: The Dark Chocolate Sauce by Torani has a bolder less sweet flavor profile than the White Chocolate Sauce and is also delicious, you can definitely use this on other stuff and trust me when I tell you that you will. You will find excuses to drizzle it on almost everything! Once you try this one you won't go back to your regular brand.

Madison Martini Glasses - Set of 6 - Cost Plus World Market
Madison Martini Glasses - Set of 6 - Cost Plus World Market

Above: I always read reviews before I purchase ANYTHING, and the reviews on these were quite positive and I can see why. They are a great value for the money, they are sturdy, definitely not thin or cheaply made, and make a great presentation. I also like using martini glasses for small snacks during a party for an elegant presentation as well. And I have always considered them the glass to present shrimp cocktails in.

Gold Mirrored Tabletop Tray from Cost Plus World Market
Gold Mirrored Tabletop Tray from Cost Plus World Market

Above: I Love this one so much I plan to order another one for my Vanity! It is perfect for all kinds of staging and presentation!

Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker from Cost Plus World Market
Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker from Cost Plus World Market
Above: To mix the perfect Martini every time you want a good cocktail shaker!

also know you guys like non-alcohol alternatives, so I just can't help but to share the amazing post by Laura Leigh on her blog Louella Reese where she creates a copy cat Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe inspired by wildly popular ones at Serendipity restaurants in my hometown New York City!

My Take:

You can pick up all these items at your local Cost Plus World Market location (I am linking you directly to the store locator) or online and they are currently having a sale for 25% off Valentine's Day Shop Food Favorites so you can nab yours for a great discount!

Save 25% on ALL Valentine's Day Shop Food Favorites at World Market! Save an additional 10% with code SAVEBIG10

I am always game to try something new and I like that the Chocolate Martini lets you mix things up a bit. And you can make them to suit your mood, sweet or powerful!

What is your favorite specialty cocktail?

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored and compensated post, and all opinions are 100% my own!  I am a member of Cost Plus World Market Ambassador Program. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

#ad #GiftThemJoy + have fun & win at the Cost Plus @worldmarket Golden​ ​Llama​ ​Treasure​ ​Hunt​! #worldmarkettribe

This post is sponsored by Cost Plus World Market. I am a Cost Plus World Market Blogger Brand Ambassador and member of #WorldMarketTribe all opinions are my own.

Earlier this year I got to have some major fun hosting workshops at the Cost Plus World Market Retail location in Brooklyn, New York, I hosted an Easter Treat Jars Workshop and a Children's Story Time Event in honor of National Library Month. (If you missed those click HERE to read up on it), one of the books I read was Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney and that set me off on a Llama obsession that is definitely carrying over to the holidays thanks to Cost Plus World Market!

If you didn't get to attend one of the totally fun workshops at your nearest Cost Plus World Market, I have got a great reason for you to RUN not walk to your nearest location starting TODAY! To find your nearest store check out the store locator page HERE.

While the New York City/Manhattan location (620 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10011) is closer to me, the workshops I conducted were held in the Brooklyn location (850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232), but our friends at Cost Plus World Market have a super unique program that launches today that gives you the chance to win great prizes just for visiting the store, it's called the Golden Llama Treasure Hunt Program, www.worldmarket.com/hunt, check out the video below for more info:



Golden​ ​Llama​ ​Treasure​ ​Hunt


Find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​receive​ ​a​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100!

Over​ ​$1​ ​Million​ ​in​ ​Total​ ​Rewards!

How​ ​to​ ​play:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Every​ ​day​ ​beginning​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November​ ​1st​ ​through​ ​Wednesday,​ ​November 22nd,​ ​your​ ​local​ ​Cost​ ​Plus​ ​World​ ​Market​ ​store​ ​will​ ​hide​ ​5​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​pieces throughout​ ​the​ ​store.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Each​ ​day,​ ​we’ll​ ​share​ ​the​ ​daily​ ​clue​ ​in-store,​ ​via​ ​email​ ​and​ ​on​ ​our​ ​social​ ​media channels.​ ​Use​ ​the​ ​clue​ ​to​ ​help​ ​you​ ​find​ ​a​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​and​ ​you​ ​could​ ​receive​ ​a reward.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ -  Locate​ ​(1)​ ​Golden​ ​Llama​ ​piece​ ​and​ ​bring​ ​it​ ​to​ ​the​ ​nearest​ ​store​ ​associate​ ​to exchange​ ​for​ ​a​ ​reward​ ​coupon​ ​valued​ ​at​ ​$20,​ ​$50​ ​or​ ​$100.​ ​Reward​ ​is​ ​valid​ ​only​ ​on the​ ​day​ ​it​ ​is​ ​awarded.

*Limit​ ​one​ ​(1)​ ​reward​ ​per​ ​person​ ​throughout​ ​the​ ​Promotion​ ​Period,​ ​regardless​ ​of​ ​store location(s)​ ​visited.​ ​EMPLOYEES​ ​NOT​ ​ELIGIBLE.​ ​

See​ ​Terms​ ​of​ ​Participation​ ​for​ ​complete details. Full Rules www.worldmarket.com/hunt

As you know I am a World Market Tribe Member/Blogger Brand Ambassador, which means I get the chance to post clues as to where to find the Golden Llama on my social channels DAILY through November 22nd. So be sure you are already following Ascending Butterfly on Twitter and Facebook where I will be sharing the clues, today's clue will also be posted in this blog post!

I am all about the Holiday Llama-Rama at Cost Plus World Market right now and between the Llama Ornaments, Llama Lamp, Llama Art/Llama Pictures, and even a cute Stuffed Llama there is a little Llama love for pretty much everyone on your list, and check out my slideshow below to see some of the Llama items on my holiday wish list! Leave it to me to find the perfect gift for the Llama lover who also loves Wine. Ahem, like ME!!!! And don't forget the Llama Llama Holiday Drama Picture Book.

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I am torn between all these picks and think I need them all in my life. Those Llama Wine Charms are EVERYTHING and I need those for my holiday wine tastings and Wine Wednesday posts. I also really get into Gingerbread scented products at this time of the year so those soaps are totally up my alley. (I have a candle that I am super obsessed with that I really need to share about! But I will save that for another post.)

I need to fill that "Save the Drama For Your Llama" mug with hot chocolate (ok so it might be spiked with something, don't judge me!) and fill out those Holiday Llama Cards, hang that cute stocking, then put on that super cute Gray Cable Knit Llama Scarf and hit my nearest Cost Plus World Market to find the Golden Llama, and then come home to a glass of wine with my Wine Charm on it, and take a long bath using that Gingerbread Soap while perusing the picture book!

Ready for Clue #1?


Above: Golden Llama Treasure Hunt Clue #1: "Golden Llama Where Are You? Hiding Next To Something Blue."

 My Take:

Don't you just love my Wish List slideshow?

I think I am going to make one of these every year, and on my birthday, and on valentine's day too!

I am going to go Llama crazy this holiday season, how can you resist any animal that looks like it is smiling/happy? I think it's why I also like Sloths, looking at them always makes me smile. And aren't the holidays all about surrounding yourself with things that make you smile?

And because I know many of you will ask, NO, I do NOT know where the Llama is hiding, I have the clues my butterflies, but you need to hunt for it to get the reward.

Visit Cost Plus World Market, (warning: this is an affiliate link so if you shop using this link you will be supporting my Llama habit!) then come back here and let me know which of the Llama products (or other Christmas Items!)would you most want Santa to slip into YOUR stocking this year and why? And if you visit your local store and find the Llama, please tag me on twitter and let me know! (@Tracy_Iglesias or @Ascending1)

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FTC Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are 100% my own! This post also contains affiliate links) I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Join @Ascending1 in #Brooklyn @worldmarket for the Children’s Story Time Event in honor of #NationalLibraryMonth

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Cost Plus World Market Children’s Story Time Event in honor National Library Month


Photo Collage of March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Photo Collage of March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY - Press Photo to make bigger or see it on Instagram @Ascending1
This Cost Plus World Market Brand Ambassador is co-hosting a Children's Story Time Event at my local Cost Plus World Market (Brooklyn, 850 Third Avenue), there are a few other US locations hosting this event as well, and guess what?

YOU are invited! RSVP HERE!

Sometimes the cool stuff I do is "Press Only", but this time around you can come to!

Details:


Join us to celebrate National Library Month with our Let's Read Children's Story Time Event! On Saturday, April 8th from 1pm - 3pm (your local time) we will be hosting Children’s Story Time, enjoying snacks and treats and handing out Children’s Activity Sheets created by Laura Kelly Walters of www.meandmyinklings.com.

DEAL: BUY ONE, GIVE ONE* Children's Books.

Buy one children's book and get one free. If you choose to donate your free book, we'll deliver it to a local elementary school.

WIN IT: Enter in store for a chance to win a $100 World Market gift card**! Raffle drawing will take place Saturday, April 8th at 3pm.

Local bloggers will serve as special guests leading the Let's Read Children's Story Time Event at the following Cost Plus World Market stores:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Phoenix, AZ (2501... W Happy Valley Road Suite 22 Phoenix, AZ)- Vanessa Coppola of www.seevanessacraft.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Goodyear, AZ (885 South Cotton Lane Goodyear, AZ)

- Laura Peterson of www.pinkcakeplate.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - San Diego, CA (372 4th Avenue San Diego, CA)

- Alli Ward of www.madewithhappy.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Westlake Village, CA (160 Promenade Way Suite 1 Westlake Village, CA)
- Stacy Molter of www.fancyshanty.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Oceanside, CA (2140 Vista Way Oceanside, CA)
- Kylie Jenkins of
www.madebyaprincessparties.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - San Diego, CA (10455 Reserve Drive Suite 150 San Diego, CA)
- Elizabeth Light of
www.1111lightlane.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Framingham, MA (1 Worcester Road Unit 501 Framingham, MA)
- Amanda Light of
www.primandpropah.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Durham, NC (6807 Fayetteville Road Suite 114 Durham, NC)
- Shelby Vanhoy of www. prettyinthepines.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Raleigh, NC (5900 Poyner Anchor Lane Suite 121 Raleigh, NC)
- Paula Jones of
www.bellalimento.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Albuquerque, NM (3301 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM)- Ciera Hudson of www.yourstrulyciera.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brooklyn, NY (850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
- Tracy Iglesias of www.ascendingbutterfly.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Portland, OR (2315 NW Westover Road Portland, OR)
- Carissa Bonham of www.creativegreenliving.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Columbia, SC (6090 Garners Ferry Rd Suite B Columbia, SC)
- Alli Smith of
www.anallievent.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Corpus Christi, TX (5425 S Padre Island Dr Ste 136D Corpus Christi, TX)- Rebecca Fry of www.mysparklinglife.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Pharr, TX (500 N. Jackson Road Pharr, TX)- Marina John of www.mommysnippets.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Arlington, TX (239 Curtis Mathes Way Arlington, TX)
- Julie Grimmett of www.juliemeasures.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Bee Cave, TX (12700 Shops Parkway Suite 200 Bee Cave, TX)
- Kay Zarrugh

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Addison, TX (13912 Dallas Parkway Dallas, TX 75240)- Mariah Leeson of www.gigglesgalore.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Waco, TX (4633 S. Jack Kultgen Expressway Suite 103 Waco, TX)- Juli Purcell of www.flirtingwithflavor.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Cottonwood Heights, UT (6960 South Park Centre Drive Cottonwood Heights, UT)- Tauni Everett of www.taunieverett.com

You are certainly welcome to come as you are, but be sure to RSVP first so the stores will have a headcount and know just how much supplies to have in stock so they don't run out!

Remember the event I told you about in March? Here are some photos from the DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop that I led at the Cost Plus World Market location in Brooklyn (just press on the shots to make them bigger):

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Above: DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop at Cost Plus World Market, Brooklyn, NY

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
Above: Had to get a shot of that signage - I'm the "Discovery of the Day"

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: All smiles with her freshly created Easter Treat Jars! (and I have to point out that I was living for her boots! And that vest though! Total Fashion Plate here!)
























Above: Who could resist this dimpled smile?

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: So I lucked up with all kinds of cuteness stopping by to make jars with me! Doesn't she have the cutest smile?

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: This mom and daughter tag team made a few jars! I thought it was neat she also made jars for her younger cousins too, super thoughtful!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: You all know I can't resist photos were someone is totally immersed in what they are doing.

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: Our table got pretty busy!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: I love this family! A very proud Mother-in-Law declared with much pride that her son-in-law is a model!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY
















Above: Got another shot of a mom and daughter at work!

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: Melinda Rivera displays her Easter Treat Jars

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY























Above: Melinda Rivera also turned out to be the lucky raffle winner, Store Manager James presents her with her Gift Card

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY





















Above: Left: Raffle Winner Melinda Rivera, Right: Yours Truly Tracy from Ascending Butterfly - don't you just love her daughter's pink bow? and look to our left a customer brought in a poodle! The kids loved that! :)

March 2017 DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop, Cost Plus World Market Brooklyn, NY




































Above: Had to get a shot of some of that Easter Goodness used to make Easter Baskets!

My Take:

It was so much fun leading this workshop and I can't wait for this Saturday. I have always been an avid reader and participating in this upcoming event in honor of National Library Month is right up my alley!

And not that I'm dropping hints or anything, but stay tuned I am cooking up something special for May my butterflies!

Readers Sound Off: Is there a location near you participating? Which demo did YOU RSVP for? What is your favorite book? What is your child's favorite book?

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FTC Disclosure: Compensated post/campaign however all thoughts and opinions are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255  Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising see our  Disclosure Page for additional information.

Things that lure Ascending Butterfly out of her butterfly cocoon of fabulosity: Electronics/Technology (yes I am a Gadget Geek first!), Fashion, Jewelry, Bubbly/Spirits, Foodie/Restaurants, Photography and Travel.

Unless it's charity related, If a campaign doesn't pay, this butterfly won't want to play.

Smile if you got this far, twirl around twice and sing Mariah Carey's Butterfly. Still here? Now go make someone happy today.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

#ad Want a chance to win a $100 @worldmarket GiftCard + do something creative? RSVP for the DIY Easter Treat Jars Workshop!

ad: This is a compensated campaign brought to you in conjunction with Cost Plus World Market

Cost Plus World Market DIY Easter Treat Jars Easter Workshops!

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This Cost Plus World Market Brand Ambassador is co-hosting an Easter Workshop with a fun and quick Do-It-Yourself Easter Craft (and trust me when I tell you that you don't have be 'super crafty' to master this one) at my local Cost Plus World Market and there are a few US locations hosting this workshop, and guess what?

YOU are invited! RSVP HERE!

Sometimes the cool stuff I do is "Press Only", but this time around you can come to!

Here are the deets:

Everybunny's Invited! Join me Saturday, March 25th from 1pm – 3pm (your local time) for a fun Easter Workshop Event.

"eggs-pert bloggers" will be on hand to teach you how to bring Cost Plus World Market Easter jars to life, and help you create memorable Easter Baskets.

Purchase any Spice Jar from Cost Plus World Market to create your very own Easter Jar. Participating stores will provide supplies including the candy fillers and construction paper for your DIY masterpiece! DIY Easter Treat Jars originally created/designed by Cori of www.HeyLetsMakeStuff.com

Local bloggers will serve as special guests leading the Easter Workshop Event at the following Cost Plus World Market stores:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Tempe, AZ (1800 East Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 150, Tempe, ...AZ)
- Liz Call of www.lizoncall.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brea, CA (109 West Imperial Highway, Brea, CA)

- Nicole Standley of www.jetsetfam.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - La Jolla, CA (8657 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 117, La Jolla, CA)
- Alli Ward of www.madewithhappy.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Glendale, CO (770 S. Colorado Blvd., Glendale, CO)
- Angela Rathbun of www.blueistyleblog.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fort Myers, FL (13741 S Tamiami Trail, Unit 3, Fort Myers, FL)
- Krystal Butherus of www.sunnysweetdays.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Dunwoody, GA (4733 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA)
- Jessica Hughes of www.happilyhughes.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Evanston, IL (1725 Maple Avenue, Evanston, IL)
- Maggie Roush of www.thelovenerds.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Covington, LA (69318 Highway 21, Covington, LA)
- McKenna Trahan of www.stylewaltz.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Framingham, MA (1 Worcester Road, Unit 501, Framingham, MA)
- Sarah Melito of www.thebelmontranch.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Ann Arbor, MI (2900 South State Street, Suite 15, Ann Arbor, MI)
- Crystal Fox of www.theweatheredfox.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Chesterfield, MO (238 Thf Blvd, Chesterfield, MO)
- Lisa Bass of www.farmhouseonboone.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Winston-Salem, NC (1075 Hanes Mall Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC)
- Amy Buchanan of www.attagirlsays.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - West Las Vegas, NV (2151 North Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV)
- Sara Syrett of www.twelveonmain.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Paramus, NJ (17 East Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ)
- Charlotte Smith of www.atcharlotteshouse.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brooklyn, NY (850 Third Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
- Tracy Iglesias of www.ascendingbutterfly.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Columbus, OH (1655 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH)
- Loriann Cargill Bustos of www.thymeforcocktails.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Montgomeryville, PA (751 Horsham Road, Unit B2, Lansdale, PA)
- Denise Sabia of www.thepaintedhome.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - The Woodlands, TX (1620 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX)
- Susan Moss of www.doughmesstic.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Webster, TX (1001 West Bay Area Blvd, Suite C, Webster, TX)
- Michelle Lynch-Heath of www.elletalk.com


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Brookfield, WI (625 Main Street, Brookfield, WI)
- April Preisler of www.foodnfocus.com


You are certainly welcome to come as you are, but be sure to RSVP first so the stores will have a headcount and know just how much supplies to have in stock so they don't run out!

A little birdie told me there may be cool new in-store events like this each month this year (check to see which stores are participating) and I happen to know for a fact that next month's event (different theme, but also family friendly) at the Brooklyn Store will be starring a certain Ascending Butterfly again so I hope you will all join me!

Readers Sound Off: Is there a location near you participating? Which demo did YOU RSVP for? If you got Easter Basket's as a child, which one stood out for you the most and why?

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Things that lure Ascending Butterfly out of her butterfly cocoon of fabulosity: Electronics/Technology (yes I am a Gadget Geek first!), Fashion, Jewelry, Bubbly/Spirits, Foodie/Restaurants, Photography and Travel.

Unless it's charity related, If a campaign doesn't pay, this butterfly won't want to play.

Smile if you got this far, twirl around twice and sing Mariah Carey's Butterfly. Still here? Now go make someone happy today.