Showing posts with label Godiva. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 1, 2018

With Valentine's Day right around the corner here are some gifting ideas courtesy of the New York #Luxury #Technology Show! @LuxuryTechShow #theLTS

The Luxury Review and The Luxury Technology Show (these links take you to past coverage on Ascending Butterfly of both shows) are two of my favorite VIP NYC events to attend. Some years they work with my schedule, some years they don't but the last Luxury Tech Show did in fact work with my schedule, I normally recap it just before Christmas to get those gifting ideas on your holiday shopping radar, but let's just say holidays 2017 was an incredibly busy time, so I thought I would save my photo heavy coverage for #TechThursday on the interwebs and present these amazing options for Valentine's Day Gifting ideas.

I attend the Luxury Review Show and Luxury Tech Show as often as my insane schedule allows.

Who doesn't want new Tech and a touch of Luxe year round?

You can send your significant other straight to this page and let them know that your Valentine's Day wish list can be found here!

If money is no object here are some pretty cool ways to say I love you this year:

Vidalco International LLC, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Wines, Bodegas Fernando Castro, LOVE WINES, Moscato, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir
This event always greets Press and VIP's with something bubbly on the way in, more on the brand below:

Vidalco International LLC, Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Wines, Bodegas Fernando Castro, LOVE WINES, Moscato, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir
I am used to the wine brand being Stag's Leap Wine Cellars so imagine my surprise when I spotted LOVE - and come on let's face it, no wine could be more perfect for Valentine's Day than a wine called LOVE right?

Above: Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Wines are produced by Bodegas Fernando Castro founded in 1850 and now managed by the 6th generation of the family, the winemaker is José Luis Galán Fernández-Sacristán. and the wines are produced from grapes cultivated from 60 year old vines. LOVE is sold in Michelin Star Restaurants from Manhattan, to Chicago to Houston! I love when events can introduce me to a 'new to me' brand and I am always game to try out some wine.

There were other 'spirits' to be had including:

Bastille 1789 a Hand-Crafted Rare Whiskey




































Above: Bastille 1789 a Hand-Crafted Rare Whiskey Handmade and Finished in French Oak Casks. I am still learning when it comes to Bourbons/Whiskeys I can only tell you what I like, and I am not even going to feign expertise in this category. I did enjoy Bastille and will be adding it to my home bar! This one is to be sipped and savored. (On the Bourbon side one of my favorites is called Larceny)

and another fun new to me:

Cusqueña is a super-premium lager from Cuzco Peru
Above: Cusqueña is a super-premium lager from Cuzco, Peru, the seat of the Inca empire. Brewed since 1911, it uses only the finest natural ingredients, including pure mountain water from a source at 18,000 feet in the Peruvian Andes. I am so happy the Luxury Technology show put them on my radar, I am thinking I need a trip to Peru to try this directly from the source!

and there was even a coming soon: (which has since launched)

True Vodka




































AboveTrue Vodka uses the highest quality grain alcohol called “Lux” for the production of TRUE Vodka. It is made from mixed rye and wheat grains in Italy and produced by a 7 times distillation process in Caffo’s Distelleria Friulia. They also use specially purified water from the springs of Tuscany, making TRUE a very smooth vodka.

And just to let you know the press get to preview the event in the late afternoon so we get some time to get our product and booth shots and as many interviews as we can before they open to VIP and guests in the evening and the event ends late so these samples were throughout the course of a long day, and quite well spaced out! Drink responsibly butterflies!

Now that the beverage portion of the show is covered, let's get back to the star of the show, all things Tech and all things Luxe!

A lot of great AUDIO:

Como Audio Amico Wireless Bluetooth Audio Speaker, Speakers, Audio, Technology, Luxury




































AboveComo Audio makes listening to music from an iPhone, Spotify, Bluetooth, the Internet, or FM Radio easier with the multi-room, hi-fi audio systems that let you access all of your music content with the press of a button. The Como Audio “Solo” and “Duetto,” are designed to make all of the music content available today accessible, simply by touching a button and from one device. “Amico,” the newest high-fidelity design offers all of the same features as the Solo in a portable, battery-powered, and lightweight system featuring great sound with eight hours of playback. Also newly introduced is “Musica” with the press of a button, all music content is accessible from a variety of sources including Internet radio, Spotify Connect, Tidal, Deezer, Napster, and Amazon Music (available October 2017), FM RDS, Bluetooth with aptX and features AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) for better sound quality, and NFC for pairing devices. Musica also streams CDs to other Como Audio products throughout the home.

Nuheara IQbuds
AboveIQbuds™ are intelligent, truly wireless earbuds that give you control to hear what you want to hear in the world around you and connect to your digital devices. Nuheara’s Super Intelligent Noise Control (SINC™) technology allows you to dynamically control how you hear the world around you for a better hearing experience. Choose the best audio blend of audio from your digital device with the sounds of the world around you. Enhance your ability to hear speech in crowded restaurants, work events or parties - never miss another word again.

3DEXCITE HTC Vive luxury DS Virtual Vision Immersive Configurator, #getbustd

Above3DEXCITE showcased the HTC Vive luxury DS Virtual Vision Immersive Configurator.With realistic light, shadow and interactions make every second in Virtual Reality (VR) more real and more appealing. 3D Virtual Reality

Domigo A9 wireless home system, Audio, Wireless Speaker, Wireless Speakers, Technology, Luxury, Luxury Audio

















Above: Designed by world-renowned acoustic engineer Peter Larsen, the Domigo A9 wireless home system features “beyond HiFi” sound paired with an Android-based smart TV solution, together representing the perfect solution for the modern living room.

MarkAudio-SOTA, Mark Audio, Audio, Wireless Speaker, Wireless Speakers, Technology, Luxury, Luxury Audio
AboveMarkAudio-SOTA is a joint cooperation between SOTA Acoustics and Mark audio Loudspeakers, LTD. It harmoniously brings together a dream team of specialists in each aspect of speaker design — including speaker drivers, voice coils, crossovers, and cabinets — to build best-in-class sounding speakers that have build quality and visual appeal to match.

Helm Audio, Magnetic Sound, Headhpones, Audio
AboveHelm Audio opens up an exceptional, professional-level audio experience to all users — offering premium audio tech at an unbeatable value. Designed by and for producers, DJs, and DIY audiophiles, their planar magnetic headphones and audio accessories are engineered for revolutionary performance and an immersive, dynamic experience. These were quite impressive and I was so hoping a review unit would have arrived by now that I could put through its paces and report back to you on.

Thiel Audio, AURORA Home and the battery-powered AURORA Tour
AboveThiel Audio is a Nashville-based technology and entertainment (woman led) company with a 40-year heritage of award-winning sound and design. In recent years, the company has worked to revise its product line to combine its tradition of high-quality and fine design with the needs of today’s audio consumer. In 2017, Thiel introduced their first wireless streaming products, the AURORA Home and the battery-powered AURORA Tour, both of which feature a connectivity suite leveraging DTS Play-Fi, Apple Airplay, and Bluetooth technologies, enabling users to connect seamlessly from their devices to as many as 16 speakers at one time.

The Norton Core secure high-performance Wi-Fi router

Above: I saw it at The Luxuy Technology Show first, then again at PDN Photo Plus Expo and I finally got a chance to review it thanks to my friends at Best Buy, in case you missed it, my review of the Norton Core can be found HERE. The Norton Core is a secure, high-performance Wi-Fi router that helps protect home networks - and an unlimited number of connected devices, including computers and mobile devices – against malware, viruses, hackers, and cybercriminals. With its network packet inspection combined with intelligence from a global threat database, Norton Core can help fend off threats before they infiltrate a home network. Repeat after me, 'security is sexy' - trust me this makes a good gift!

Kano computer and coding kits for all ages
AboveKano creates computer and coding kits for all ages, all over the world. Kano's mission is to empower a new creative generation to make and play with technology, not just consume it. The company was born from the mind of a 6-year-old who wanted to make his own computer, as simple and easy as LEGO! Can't think of a better Valentine's Day gift for the littles in your life!

Vi the world’s first artificial intelligence fitness companion

AboveVi is the world’s first artificial intelligence fitness companion meant to help people get off the couch and on their feet. Vi lives in bluetooth headphones with amazing sound and space-grade biosensors. Vi has a truly human voice, powered by countless recordings with more added daily - Vi sounds like a friend, not a robot. Put them on, download the Vi fitness app, and Vi comes to life. Vi will talk and interact with you while you run – getting you into a groove, tracking your records, and even boosting your ego when you need it. When you’re not training, you have amazing headphones with 8 hours of battery life and high fidelity sound by Harman Kardon, so you can listen to music or easily take calls.

ShadeCraft SUNFLOWER first robotic solar power shading system parasol
Above: ShadeCraft is a robotics and technology startup based in Los Angeles, California, with a mission to improve people’s lives outdoors. Their flagship product, SUNFLOWER, is the world’s first robotic shading system that tracks the sun and boasts a full set of features that include GPS, Bluetooth and WIFI connectivity, a high definition camera, voice activation and controls, speakers to stream audio, controlled lighting and the ability to charge external devices – all powered through solar energy. I'm thinking this makes the perfect gift to yourself and your home especially if you have a nice pool area!

SoundFloat tech-enabled luxury air lounge
Above: Another cool gift for the pool area is SoundFloat, SoundFloat (Soundfloats.com) blends cutting-edge technology with luxury design to create the ultimate oasis in and out of the water. SoundFloat is the tech-enabled luxury air lounge that is a comfortable, durable air lounge- just as useful and playful in and out of the water. Outfitted with powerful Bluetooth technology and speakers, you can access your favorite playlists, podcasts, and television shows no matter where you’re relaxing. Charge your devices, make hands-free calls, and more

Almost Heaven Saunas world leader in traditional home saunas

AboveAlmost Heaven Saunas have been manufactured in the Greenbrier Valley of West Virginia for 40 years. Known for exceptional quality and design, the company produces both indoor and outdoor traditional, water-over-hot-rocks dry/wet saunas. They featured a custom-designed barrel sauna for 6 persons at The Luxury Technology Show and it certainly drew attention! The unit is manufactured from red cedar, has an exterior porch, Finnish digital heater, and more. Almost Heaven Saunas is the world leader in traditional home saunas.

Almost Heaven Saunas world leader in traditional home saunas
Above: Close up of the inside. Sadly this would not fit in my tiny NYC apartment, but I sure could use the warmth right about now!

TOTO USA, Bathroom Fixtures, Bathroom Fittings, NEOREST AC Intelligent Toilet, Connect+ Carlyle II 1G WASHLET
AboveTOTO is the world’s largest manufacturer of bathroom fixtures and fittings with $4.9 billion dollars in annual sales. For the past 100 years, TOTO has been the recognized leader in innovation, technology, performance, and design with products like the NEOREST AC Intelligent Toilet and Connect+ Carlyle II 1G / WASHLET S350e, which enhance the luxury bathroom experience by making people’s lives cleaner, healthier, less complicated and more beautiful. I promise this was taken on the exhibitor floor and not the restroom! :-)

A new hi tech toilet is just the kind of valentine your bathroom has been waiting for!

HiMirror worlds first smart beauty mirror, Makeup Mirror, Makeup Mirrors
AboveHiMirror, the world’s first smart beauty mirror, provides a revolutionary approach to daily beauty. By taking a makeup-free photo, HiMirror detects dark spots, red spots, dark eye circles, wrinkles, pores, fine lines and other complexion elements; offering in-depth, personalized skincare analysis based on the evolving condition of a user’s skin. Additionally, you may get news and weather feed, stream Spotify, and watch YouTube tutorials on HiMirror. With five LED light settings, HiMirror is also a great makeup mirror with suburb lighting. I got to play with it a bit at the show but was so looking forward to the promised review unit on this one.

Cars:

Electra Meccanica SOLO, all-electric, single-passenger, commuter vehicle, Automobile, Automobiles, Cars, Single Passenger Car
AboveElectra Meccanica’s SOLO is an all-electric, single-passenger, commuter vehicle; not intended to replace your family car, but to supplement your driving experience. Approx. 80% of travel is done single passenger so the SOLO is designed as a commuter vehicle to get you to and from work and around town as needed at minimal expense.With a range of approx. 100 miles between charges SOLO is sure to fit the average commuters’ needs. Priced at approximately $15,500 USD

Electra Meccanica SOLO, all-electric, single-passenger, commuter vehicle, Automobile, Automobiles, Cars, Single Passenger Car
Above: I love the red color on their website and check out the Super SOLO (Halo Car) as well - so futuristic looking! I'm pretty sure just about anyone on your Valentine's Day Buying list would love one of these!

But wait there's MORE, if you are looking to gift a more extravagant vehicle to someone special on your Valentine's Day Gift consider this:

Lexus LS 500, The Luxury Technology Show in New York City #theLTS, Automobile, Luxury Vehicle, Car, Cars, Automobile

Above - There was a Press & a VIP unveiling of the Lexus LS 500! Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States, Lexus vehicles are sold through 237 dealers offering a full line-up of luxury vehicles. With five models incorporating Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus is the luxury hybrid leader. Lexus also offers seven F SPORT models and two F performance models. Lexus is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.

Lexus LS 500, The Luxury Technology Show in New York City #theLTS, Automobile, Luxury Vehicle, Car, Cars, Automobile
Above: Thought I would nab an interior shot! Sadly Santa did not put one of these under my tree, there's always next Christmas!

And while this may not be 'romantic' it falls under the safety/protection category just in a different way than the Norton Core:

Mobilize Rescue Systems, ANSI Class A kit
AboveMobilize Rescue Systems is empowering bystanders to respond to medical emergencies while the medical professionals are en route. Mobilize Rescue System includes medical knowledge and equipment necessary to manage a variety of injuries and illnesses such as severe bleeding, allergic reactions, cardiac arrest and more. The system was designed according to medical and military best practices, and qualifies as an ANSI Class A kit.

Mobilize Rescue Systems, ANSI Class A kit
Above: I loved seeing how this kit gives full on CPR instructions and I personally think every home needs these products and every car should have one of the mobile kits at all times. You can never be too safe. Much like insurance, it will be one of those things you hope you never need, but are super happy you have it in a crisis!

Reservoir Swiss Watch, Swiss Watches, Automotive, Aeronautics, Nautical, Mens Watch, Mens Swiss Watch
Above: This new Swiss watch brand is taking its inspiration from the functionalities and the aesthetic appeal of measurement instruments of bygone days. Contemporary designs to appeal to Millennials, related to the automotive, aeronautics, or nautical lifestyles. Beyond its incredible look, RESERVOIR introduces an innovative way to tell time, with 3 complications: retrograde minutes, jumping hours, and a power reserve indicator similar to a fuel gauge. An amazing collection, starting at $3,700 retail. I personally prefer watches with a 'large face' and often end up wearing the men's style of watch because they are larger. I like statement jewelry and statement watches too.

Scarpetta NYC presents Raw Yellowtail, Olio di Zenzero & Pickled Red Onio at New York Luxury Technology Show
Above: Scarpetta definitely scored brownie points keeping us hungry Editors fed, especially with this, the Raw Yellowtail, Olio di Zenzero & Pickled Red Onion which was so DELICIOUS!!!

Godiva Chocolate presents at New York Luxury Technology Show 2017
Above: And last but certainly not least, you can never go wrong with Godiva Chocolate, for Valentine's Day or just any day really!

My Take:

The Luxury Technology show always offers up a great mix of high end products across the board.

I am a bit bummed that no promised review units arrived which is one of the reasons I delayed my recap coverage but I did enjoy the brands I met and as I am an Audio Enthusiast, I always enjoy the Audio Brands in attendance.

Whether you are single, married, or somewhere in between, take some time to celebrate YOU on Valentine's Day and do something that requires extra self-care, nurture your relationship with yourself so you can better enjoy your relationships with others.

Which of the items featured above is on your wish list for Valentine's Day?

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Sunday, April 25, 2010

Win A 'Serene Spring Spa Gift Tower' from 1800Baskets.com!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1-800baskets.com! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is Carolsue! Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page! This was gift #4 in our first annual Mother’s Day Buying Guide!
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Ascending Butterfly's Mothers Day Buying Guide Pick Sponsored by:

We are now launching our fourth gift in our first annual Mothers Day Buying Guide! We started with the gift of CleanRest (giveaway ends on 04/28), followed by the gift of cream perfume (giveaway ends on 05/01), the gift of One Dozen Long Stemmed Roses and Godiva Truffles HERE (giveaway ends on 05/03),  and now we are moving on to a gift that will allow you to pamper mom, the 'Serene Spring Spa Gift Tower' from 1800Baskets.com!

(And while it's not an official part of the Mother's Day Buying Guide, the current bag being featured in our 'Spring Into Bags' 2010 Special Feature would be perfect for mom, (this bag comes with changing pad and wipes box, perfect for a new mom, but stylish enough and roomy enough to make a perfect day-to-day bag! Check out the Lexie Butterfly Tote giveaway HERE)

The mother's day buying guide will encompass the rest of April and the entire month of May! So while some giveaways will close after Mother's Day itself, the month will still be dedicated to saying Thank You to our moms. For all the daily ways they show us they love us that sometimes go unheralded. While I think you should show your mom you love her everyday, mother's day should be extra special!

Is your mom the one that will give the shirt off her back to anyone? The one that makes sure you and the family always have everything they need but forgets to treat herself?

Today's Mothers Day Buying Guide Pick takes care of HER. Would you have to drag your mom kicking and screaming to step foot in a spa and be pampered? Well then, bring the spa to her, she'll love you all the more for it!

My absolute favorite way to relax is with a long hot bath. I like to draw a bath and I love scented products, turning 'tub time' into at home 'spa time' gives me much needed time to get centered and simply does boost my spirits!

The 'Serene Spring Spa Gift Tower' from 1800Baskets.com is pure delight for the senses, from the ultra cute packaging (that can be re-purposed once you've finished with all the products to hold keepsakes and stationery too! it can also be placed on your dresser to hold jewelry (and yes, that's a HINT ladies of things to come!) to the amazing contents including spa and bath products and a super indulgent package of Godiva Chocolate 'Gems' (These truffles are definitely 'gems' for your mouth!). I absolutely love this tower of treats, and the only negative I can find is that eventually I will run out, thankfully this hasn't happened yet!



Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1800Baskets.com would like to provide one lucky winner with the opportunity to win a 'Serene Spring Spa Gift Tower' ! (ARV $69.99)

Want to know what's in the basket?

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Elegant 4-box tower with sweet pink ribbon
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Imperial Cherry Blossom Body Butter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Godiva® dark chocolate truffles
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Imperial Cherry Blossom Sugar Scrub with white loofah
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Imperial Cherry Blossom body lotion
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Imperial Cherry Blossom Shower Gel with pumice stone brush
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Reuse the boxes to store sentimental keepsakes

Don't you just ♥ 1800Baskets.com? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Visit 1800Baskets.com Mother's Day Gifts - and post the URL of another basket you like aside from the giveaway basket of course, as your comment entry! Please post the LINK, not the name! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com, If it is visible in your profile, just say so, that's OK!). Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to review and the sponsor is also fulfilling product to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of my experiences with this product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Win A Dozen Long Stemmed Roses and Godiva Chocolates for Mom from 1800flowers.com!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor 1-800flowers.com! We look forward to working with you again! The winner has been notified and upon confirmation, follower name will be posted both here and on our homepage. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page! This was gift #3 in our first annual Mother’s Day Buying Guide!

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Ascending Butterfly's Mothers Day Buying Guide Pick Sponsored by:


We are now launching our third gift in our first annual Mothers Day Buying Guide! We started with the gift of CleanRest (giveaway ends on 04/28), followed by the gift of perfume (giveaway ends on 05/01) and now we are moving on to a classic gift for Mother's Day, Long Stemmed Roses, one dozen to be exact, and to accompany the most breathtaking bouquet of roses ever? An elegant box of Godiva Truffles! An amazing way to say 'Thank You' to your mom!

(And while it's not an official part of the Mother's Day Buying Guide, the current bag being featured in our 'Spring Into Bags' 2010 Special Feature would be perfect for mom, check out the Lexie Butterfly Tote giveaway HERE.)

If you are apprenhensive about the idea of 'Mail Order' flowers, let me put your mind at ease, 1800flowers takes special care in packaging and shipping, the flowers are attached securely to the box to prevent damage to the flowers while the box is in transit. When mom opens this box, the 'wow' factor is guaranteed!

Remember that long stemmed roses do have thorns, so take special care when removing them from the box and while arranging the bouquet. They are a very rich deep red color and will begin to bloom more fully 2-3 days after arrival. I didn't experience this, but if any petals are 'burned' in transit, just pull them off, this will not harm the flower at all, and will preserve it's beauty when it does fully bloom.

While they are Shipped overnight to ensure freshness and arrive ready to arrange, I would still suggest that when you remove them from the box you remember to cut the stem just a little bit with flower shears under running water before putting them in the vase. 800flowers also includes the 'preservative' packets which helps the bouquet 'live' longer.

This gift also comes with an 18-piece assortment of heavenly Godiva® truffles! This is definitely a gift for the 'sophisticated mama'. and by the way the Chocolates are Kosher OU-D! (For over 80 years, the Orthodox Union has maintained the highest standard of kosher certification. Today, the OU supervises more than 400,000 products, making it the world’s most recognized and most trusted kosher symbol. The OU-D communicates the presence of dairy components through the OUD symbol.)

The site even offers a guide that helps you choose the best way to send flowers, which I've included here:


And remember to customize the message to go along with your flowers, telling your mom how much you appreciate her!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at 1800flowers.com would like to provide one lucky winner with the opportunity to win One Dozen Long Stem Red Roses & Godiva® Truffles! (ARV $74.99)

Don't you just ♥ 1800flowers.com? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win: (1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and (2) Visit 1800flowers Mother's Day Gifts - and post the URL of another bouquet you like aside from the giveaway bouquet of course, as your comment entry! Please post the LINK, not the name! (3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com, If it is visible in your profile, just say so, that's OK!). Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Saturday, April 24, 2010 until Monday, May 03, 2010 at 11:59 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email address your entry will not be processed.)

EXTRA CREDIT:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Blog about this giveaway, linking to this giveaway post. Leave the URL in a comment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Grab our Button and put it on your Blog. Leave the URL where we can see it in a comment (if you already have our button, just let us know, you will still get extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow me @Tracy_Iglesias on Twitter (this is ascendingbutterfly’s editor) and give me your Twitter ID in a comment

Tweet this: Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ #ascendingbutterfly + @1800flowers Dozen Long Stem Red Roses + Godiva Truffles #Giveaways (ARV $74.99) - http://tinyurl.com/2aceerh

(Leave a comment with the tweet’s url so you can get a valid entry (click on the time your tweet was sent to get the direct URL and then copy and paste it here). You can tweet once per day.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow @1800flowers on Twitter

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Digg about this giveaway and leave your digg username in your comment

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Vote for Ascending Butterfly on: Fuel My Blog

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow Ascending Butterfly on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Follow 1800flowers on Facebook HERE

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Subscribe to receive Ascending Butterfly emails using our Feedburner widget on the upper right hand side of the page below the follower thumbnail pictures! (If you are already a subscriber you will still receive extra credit!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please Vote, Ascending Butterfly is a nominee for the Bloggers Choice ’10 Awards in the ‘Best Blog About Stuff’ Category - http://bloggerschoiceawards.com/ Where it reads total votes, there is a yellow box that reads 'Vote' Press there to vote, you must be logged in to see the number increase/vote registered. You can also vote directly using the button located on our home page and below:

My site was nominated for Best Blog About Stuff!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please vote for my outfit 'springtime nyc' @ Macy's Fashion director Giveaway. You can vote for me and also enter to win a $500 Macys Gift Certificate too by creating a styleboard of your own here

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please vote for my mom in ICE.com's 'Beautiful Moms' Contest on Facebook HERE

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Enter another active giveaway on Ascending Butterfly and earn extra credit, leave a comment letting me know which giveaway you entered.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Make a purchase from 1800flowers anytime between 4/24 - 5/02 and receive 10 extra entries. (you will need to email us a copy of your invoice as proof. Yes, you can cross off method of payment information!)

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NOTE: Readers have asked us to make entering the contests and giveaways, faster and easier. Your wish is our command! We have moved our 'Today's Butterfly - Featured Site(s) of the day, which is where we host our giveaways, to the upper right hand side of the page. It will be located here from now on to make entering the giveaways faster and easier. Keep the suggestions coming, remember we also have a NING group with real time chat, you can give us your comments and suggestions in REAL time, how cool is that?

NOTE 2: Twitter followers: please remember you must also follow Ascending Butterfly using Google friends connect on the upper right hand side of the page for your entries to be processed. And remember if your profile does not have an email and you don't leave your email in your entry, we will not accept your entry. Make sure your entry or your profile have your email address!

Just a helpful Reminder: How to Follow Using Google Friends Connect:

Please look to the upper right hand side, where the follower pictures are. (Note the number of followers before you start this process)

1) press the follow button - the google pop up wizard will open, this is not an ad and your pop up blocker will not block it

2) tick the option that reads 'follow this blog publicly' once that button is selected, hit follow again - it should now read 'you are now following'

3) if the follower count went up you know you did it succesfully, if your profile has a picture, that picture will be the first one on the left side. If your profile doesn't have one, it should still be searchable on the members list. (Remember, following a blog, does NOT subscribe you to receive emails, you have to subscribe separately to do that, you will not receive emails for following)

Are you getting the dreaded 'Your Entry Can't Be Processed' message when leaving an entry or comment? Before hitting enter, highlight your comment and COPY it. If you get that message after hitting enter and your comment is still there, just ignore the message and hit enter again, then you will get a screen with a captcha code, enter the captcha code, then submit and VOILA. If after you hit the submit button the first time, you get the dreaded message and the comment 'disappeared' no worries, that's why I asked you to copy it in the first step. Paste it back in and submit again. This has worked for me when comment boxes have glitched on me, and I hope it helps you too!

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the products are expressly my own experiences. I was provided product to review and the sponsor is also fulfilling product to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of my experiences with this product. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment rests with the sponsor.