Girls Night Out with Angelina Fong Designs!!

Welcome to Girls Night out with....

"Welcome ladies, and do come right in. Tonight's hostess is Angelina from Angelina Fong Designs! I'd like to first thank Angelina for hosting this lovely event tonight and secondly thank all of you for stopping by."

"As you already know, no event starts here unless you have on your imagination caps. So let's take a minute to put those on before we get started. We'll get started shortly, but scroll on through the pages and see who's here first. There's appetizers and drinks in the kitchen. As you can see I still have some Macarons left from Paris. I also decided to stick with the theme and go for some Chocolate Martini's from Dove Chocolates. They are to die for...seriously! Mingle a while while we wait for everyone to arrive. Angelina's from Bay Area, California, so you never know who might stop by tonight. "

"Okay, well, it looks like everyone is here, so lets get this party started! I would first like to introduce our host tonight, Angelina Fong and her wonderful designs. I met Angelina through blogging and she's become a wonderful friend. She' funny, talented, and an amazing artist, I'm so happy she's agreed to be here tonight..so without further ado....."

Angelina, please start by telling us a little bit about yourself

"I'm a member of the corporate work force by day, designer/artist by night. A lover of good food, fine wine, great books, and all kinds of music - classic hip-hop, soul, R&B, and jazz. I love to laugh and have fun. People who know me, would say I'm quite outspoken (always speak my mind) and sarcastic. My mother once told me, "You can do anything you set your mind to." Her words have served as the foundation for my approach to life. I never look at a challenge as impossible. It's just a matter of how hard I am willing to work to achieve what I want."

How did you get started in your business?

"I've always loved to create beautiful things through a variety of creative mediums - sewing, knitting, crochet, and painting. Friends and family have been telling me for years, "you could totally sell this stuff!", but I always thought they were just being nice. After receiving more and more requests from friends and co-workers to buy my work, I decided to go full force and turn my hobby into a business!"

What inspires your designs or motivates you in your business?

"I draw much of the inspiration for my work from various elements of the Asian arts, jazz music and nature. What motivates me in business is just my love to create beautiful products. I'm always challenging myself with each new design or piece of art I create."

When you're not working your business, what fun things do you enjoy doing?

"I enjoy cooking, knitting, working out, reading, and shopping!"

What do you do when you need a "time out" for yourself?

"I sip on a nice glass of Cabernet with a good book or my latest knitting project."

Well, I've seen a few of your knitting projects and the socks are fab! Hopefully, you'll be selling them soon in your shop. Since you love to shop, I know you do shopping online, what are your three favorite online shops for girlie things, you'd like to recommend to the girls tonight?

Runako Designs (of course) - Jewelry to unveil your inner beauty
Melinda Mae - handbags for playful days and soulful nights.
Mocha Child Greetings - handcrafted cards and stationary

I'm honored Angelina!...I swear ladies, that plug was not a contingency to be featured!! Okay, so we all have a Hollywood crush, who's yours and why?

"Larenz Tate!! I've had a crush on Larenz Tate ever since I first saw him in that short lived TV show, "South Central". Then I saw "Love Jones" and that just did it for me. As for why, well if you've seen "Love Jones", you'll know why! If you haven't, go rent the DVD!! I'm glad to see he has made a return in recent films like "Ray" and the FX series "Rescue Me". He's still looking good!!"

Can someone pass Angelina an ice cold drink so she can finish this interview! I think talking about Larenz got her worked up a bit don't you? So, what's your favorite chick flick?

"It's a tie between "Love Actually" and "Brown Sugar." I love them both evenly!"

Share with us the silliest or funniest thing you've ever done with your girlfriends.

"After college, my then roommates and I decided to throw a classy cocktail party at our house as a sign of our new found maturity and sophistication (or so we thought!). We went all out planning the hors d'oeuvres and cocktail menu. I even painstakingly cut off all the crust on the little cucumber sandwiches! We requested that all our guests dress in appropriate "cocktail" attire and greeted each of them at the door with loungey jazz music playing in the background. Everything was going quite lovely throughout the evening until someone forgot to keep an eye on the fondue pot and it suddenly burst into flames, taking half the hors d'oeuvres table with it!! All of a sudden, everyone started running around frantically trying to put out the fire. So much for sophisticated and classy!"


what a great story, I wouldn't be surprised if one of those old roommates showed up this weekend! So, what specials do you have for the ladies tonight?

"I'll be offering 15% off all purchases from my Etsy shop this weekend. All they have to do is mention Girls Night Out in the message to seller at checkout."


Well ladies, there you have it...Sophisticated and classy Angelina Fong, and a special discount to go with it!!

Angelina will also be hosting a give-a-way this weekend for all those who have stopped by to party with us. She'll be giving away a set of her newly created, not yet listed, Marrakesh coasters (set of 4). All you have to do is be a follower of Girls Night Out, then visit her Etsy shop and look around, come back here and post your favorite item and why you like it.
Now...For additional entries, you can tweet about this give away, follow angelina's blog, follow her on Facebook, or follow her on Twitter. Just let us know in your comments, what you've done and the name that you can be found under, as well as the link to your tweet if applicable. Also, if you make a purchase this weekend let us know, because you'll get 3 extra entries for supporting one of the girls AND your name will be entered in a second give away from me for a wooden jewelry box, you reap the benefits of my de-cluttering last week... It's brand new! Entries must be in by 5:00 pm Sunday.
After tonight you can find Angelina at any of the following venues:

Blog: www.angelinafongdesigns.blogspot.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/afdesigns
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/angelinafongdesigns
Etsy: www.angelinafongdesigns.etsy.com

Now go out and tell your friends about Girls Night out, grab a badge to the right and shout about it to all you know, and don't forget to check back throughout the weekend, someone may be talking to you. okay, now my mouth is dry, I'm going to make me a Martini..."hey, where's that ice cold drink for Angelina?"

Unveiling,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Girls Night Out Tomorrow- Features Angelina Fong Designs

This Friday's Girls Night out event, will be hosted by Angelina Fong Designs. Angelina will host her event right here on this blog, so you don't have to leave home. We'll learn a little about Angelina and her business, there will be "Girlfriend" only specials, and give-a-ways and maybe a game or two. so come back tomorrow and say hello to Angelina. She makes beautiful and unique hand sewn accessories and paintings.

So, we've traveled abroad and now its time to have a few hosted parties. One of the other reasons I started this blog was to help promote other women businesses, by exposing them to a different venue of women, helping them to make a few sales and build a following. I hope this blog will grow and be beneficial to us all. I also hope that you will also consider purchasing from some of these featured hostesses, following their blogs or fan pages or bookmarking them for future purchases because that's what girlfriends do to help support one another.

Grab a badge, post a quick event notice, tweet about it, post to facebook and tell all your friends about Girls Night Out, the more the merrier, lets help one another grow! And if you'd like to be featured, I'm still looking for two more businesses for August, email me and let me know.

Unveiling,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Thursday's Thought - LENT

she's a free spirit, she's a rock, she's a survivor, a dreamer, a doer and a listener...she's your girlfriend! And what do girlfriends do? They talk about life, laugh, cry, reflect on the past and they share thoughts. Grab a glass of coffee and leave a comment or two. For today's thought... Earl Nightingale says...

LENT - Lets Eliminate Negative Thinking

Ever purchase a new car, and notice that the day after you drive it off the lot you begin to see everyone in town has your new car? Well, that's the awesome power of the mind. Negative thinking works the same way. When you think negatively, you begin to attract negativity in your life, whether it be friends, actions or thoughts. When you approach every day with these thoughts, you begin to live and experience life negatively. You begin to think that the world and people around you are doing negative things that impact your life, when in actuality, it's your own thinking that's harming you. In order to free yourself and begin to truly live life as it is meant to be lived, you have to move past this. Get rid of the anger from the past, forgive those who have hurt you, open your mind and release the shackles that bind you; start accepting and stop denying, and love more and hate less. When you do all of this and more, negativity will disappear from your life.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow after 7 for a Girls Night Out with Angelina Fong Designs, we're going to have a great time!!!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Wedneday's Word - 25 Ways To Save Money

The word for the day is coming straight from Oprah's site. If you're like me, you're looking for ways to save some money this summer without giving up shoes, new dresses, new hair cut and a manicure? Check out 25 Ways to Save a Bundle When you're friends talk about the recession, you can say.."what recession", I hadn't noticed!!

Oprah has connected us with great information and links so that we can enjoy this summer, even during these difficult times. Follow the link above and you'll find out information on:

1. Sample Sales - Hautelook.com and Gilt.com's 36-72 hour sales with 70-75% off
2. Flights for 1o bucks
3. Save those weekly Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons and use them at Buy Buy Baby
4. Return 6 get one free special at Mac Cosmetics
5. Don't pay full price for spa treats save $15-25 dollars

and 20 others!! When you finish reading those, click this next link for 25 MORE ways to save money.

Now that's a Girlfriend's word for Wednesday! By the way...Hautelook.com is a pretty cool site!!!

Come back Friday for our Girls Night Out with Angelina Fong Designs!!!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Tuesday's Treasure - Envy These!!

Tonight's featured Treasures are from our girlfriend Leandrea over at BlaisededENVY. They carry the cutest ribbon wrapped bracelets in the beautiest of colors...okay, is that even a word....NOT, but I can say that here!! Leandra takes special care in wrapping her bangles and guarantees all of her work. Her ribbon choices are beautiful! You can find the these hot envious items at her Etsy Shop for only $10.00. Leandrea also makes other envious jewelry items, so check out the rest of her shop and show her some love before you leave. Click the photo, it will take you straight there.
When Leandrea is not making jewelry, you can also find her blogging about fashion, finance and relations at her blog called..guess what...BlasedENVY.

Don't forget to come back friday to see our featured Girlfriend Angelina for a fun Girls Night Out!!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Monday's Mesmorizer - Beyond

Today's Mesmorizer is Art created by our girlfriend Robin Maria Padrero. Robin creates beautiful art that just makes you stop and think for a while. Her Etsy shop is full of memorizing artwork. I was drawn to this piece and thought I'd share..it's called Beyond.
You can see more of Robin's art in her Etsy shop and catch her blogging at My Secrets. She also has a Christmas in July sale going on, so check her out this week!


When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Girls Night Out First Hostess July 31st - Angelina Fong

So, we've traveled abroad and now its time to have a few hosted parties. One of the other reasons I started this blog was to help promote other women businesses, by exposing them to a different venue of women, helping them to make a few sales and build a following. I hope this blog will grow and be beneficial to us all. I also hope that you will also consider purchasing from some of these featured hostesses, following their blogs or fan pages or bookmarking them for future purchases because that's what girlfriends do to help support one another.


So, This Friday's Girls Night out event, will be hosted by Angelina Fong Designs. Angelina will host her event right here on this blog, so you don't have to leave home. We'll learn a little about Angelina and her business, there will be "Girlfriend" only specials, and give-a-ways and maybe a game or two. so come back Friday and say hello to Angelina, she makes beautiful handsewn accessories and paintings.

Grab a badge, post a quick event notice, tweet about it, post to facebook and tell all your friends about Girls Night Out, the more the merrier, lets help one another grow! And if you'd like to be featured, I'm still looking for two more businesses for August, email me and let me know.

Unveiling,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Treasure Hunt Winner!!!!!!!!!!

There is none!! That's right, there is no winner this week to report.

Sooooo, I'm feeling the love here, because my real girlfriends would have given me the truth too, not so quietly, but they would have definitely said..."have you lost your mind?, "who has time for this?, "you couldn't come up with something easier?"...but it really was easy :)... You guys sent a very clear message this weekend...Treasure Hunts are never coming back!! I know you looked though, because the numbers show it, so thanks for peeking in. This weeks GNO was like thinking you're going to the Emmy's and you ended up at a High School Graduation; however..I do hope you did take the opportunity to read through the posts and when you get a chance, do check out the links if you've ever thought about going to Australia.. it is a wonderful vacation idea.

Thanks to everyone who did RSVP to say that they read the post, but just didn't have the time to play along or to let me know they were of town and lacking on time. Okay...so, I'll be posting the answers tomorrow, or not...haven't decided yet, I'm pouting............NOT! Maybe I'll just leave it up and if someone decides they want to post answers, I'll hold the necklace as their prize for now.

So, let leave this as the Girls have spoken and Treasure Hunts are not welcome. Stay tune for our Featured Girlfriend for next Friday night!

Unveiling,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Fantastic Treasure Hunt Voyage!!!!!!

Fantastic Treasure Hunt Australian Voyage

"Ahoy Mates!! Welcome to the second Girls Night Out online blog party! We continue our traveling ventures this week, while I'm putting together some different party events to come... so, in the meantime, just enjoy the ride and sites to see. If you haven't figured it out by now we're going on a Fantastic Treasure Hunt Voyage to Australia!!! Yes, by the request of one of our girlfriends, I've made it possible...anything for my girls!"

"As always, you'll need to take a minute to put on your imagination hats, close your eyes and get your mind in the right place. Take a minute here..............

"Okay, so here's how the Treasure hunt will go. You'll probably need to take some notes as you go along this weekend. Last week was a breeze, but this week, you'll have to do a little more work. I'll be your travel guide as we cruise along, but you'll have to guess the sites to see. I'll provide clues and links as hints, but you'll have to come up with the answers (click the question to go to the provided link) Okay, okay, keep your girdles on, I won't make it hard...promise :) Take good notes, because the final instructions will be there for you when we dock back in Sydney.

"One of my all time favorite music groups has joined us again tonight and they'd like to open the party with one of their all time hits, so let's get this party started with some music and the lakeside spank!"



WOW!! "I remember loving that song, and it still gets me spanking today, just as much as it did back in the.....okay..maybe I won't go there, but as my son would say, it's an oldie!"

Here we go............

"We have a couple of hours before the ship sets sail, some of you are already looking quite pale. So lets take a walk to the Ferry sea side for a buck or two, we may get a ride; to a place large in scale, with fins of a whale. Here the locals all say that on any given day, music and dance can be heard far away."
What attraction is it?

"I can hear the ship a calling, so it's time for us to sail, to our first destination, so I hope all is feeling well. First on the agenda is New Castle in a day, please enjoy your cabins on this grand 11 day stay; for our ship is an epic poem with maiden voyage in 1997, I chose nothing less than the best as you know, I wanted it to be like heaven. Godchild to Bodil Wilhelmsen, Rock climbing wall and all, pillows fresh with chocolate and petals, good night and sleep well to all." What ship are we sailing on?
ship name, not cruise line

"In New Castle we'll see beaches galore, with sand that reaches way up to the shore. Explored by John Shortland, on his accidental tour, we're bound to see history as we walk out the door. Safe until high tides, we can bask and enjoy the glory, each with it's own character and some carry their own story. Not your traditional shower, no soap in site at all; yet ropes to hold onto as the waves pound the wall. such a magnificent setting, I don't want to go, but we must move on or we'll be left and that's for sho! "
Where are we enjoying the afternoon?

(beautiful picture from M & D Photographic Imaging)

"oh, you all must be so tired from a day of so much fun, we have so much more to see, we are no where near done. But never fear, food is near as we board the ship to dine. what's that? Kangaroo, no I"ll pass... I'll take a salad, some amber fluid then chase it down with wine." What meat goes in the iconic Australian Meat Pie?

"Hope you weren't fooled by the sweet kangaroo, if so go back and try something new, you have until morning to find the recipe, while the rest of us wil. party and enjoy a nice coldie. We'll party more with Lakeside, do some spanking and a few things new, but tomorrow we dock at Willis Island for another spectacular view."

"Don't blink or you just might miss it, and it's inhabitant of three. Just beyond the great Barrier Reef , there's something unique, you just must see. There's a sea bird on this island, strange some may say, but is he just being protective as you or I just may? Watch closely for his nest for they lay amongst the ground, buried in the sand, yet easily seen and found. If you get too close you'll see that he'll begin to hop away, with a broken wing (or is it?) to entice you, for right now you seem to him a prey. But his trick has worked again today, because he's led another stranger astray."

What species of bird it is?

"Port Douglas is next in line, the Great Barrier Reef site is divine. A favorite holiday destination for many, with resorts and hotels that cost a good penny. The Four Mile Beach, seaside cafes, I could stay here for a couple of days. Fishing villages are the mainstay here, but there's another site I think that you'll endear. There's a restaurant back home that's named after this place, in 13 states across the USA. The walk will be dense, but not dry, there's your hint so give it a try. On this tourist site, you'll find a list of seven, but only choose one place for day 4 out of 11. "

What will we be exploring at Port Douglas today?

"Cairns ,Australia is further up the sea they say, It's the jewel of Australia where most Aussies take holiday. Casinos, woodlands, bungee jumping, beaches and more; skyrails, camping, volcano lakes, and zoos, all waiting for us to explore. Our main destination is a place filled with sights and sounds. the top is smooth, unlike that of a crown. We'll be safely enclosed at the top of the tower, so no worry the weather, but we have only 3 hours. "

What attraction will we visit in Cairns?

"oh, did I tell you guys I had a dream on the ship last night about the cricket team we saw?...................... Focus Dee!!

"Okay, so this dream must have been a prelude to today, for Airlie Beach is not far away. We'll travel a while so hang out and relax, the ship will send a signal when it's time to lower the hatch. Grab your bathers, sun lotion, hat's and glasses, don't forget. We'll be here for a while, at least until sunset. Maritime floss guides of there, side by side we shall be, thousands swarm for a glimpse, something just bumped against my knee. The blue light, the clear atoms all too much to take home, silence all around but we are not alone."
What are we doing at Airlie Beach

White Sunday Islands discovered by James cook is a group of 74 islands on the Coral Sea, that were reportedly found on the seventh Sunday after Easter, known as White Sunday.

wish you were here mom,
Dee

"So, back to the ship for our last nights of fun, Brisbane is coming up then our travels will be done. Capital here we come, shopping, night life and sites galore. But feasting and dancing all tonight is what the ship has in store.""Wake up sleepy heads, no hangovers for us today, Brisbane awaits our arrival if you miss, it will be to your dismay. For the capital of Australia is all glitz and glam they say, it's easy on the eyes and t, we don't want to miss any of this day. The Queen Street mall is not far away, South bank and of course China Towne, xxx Ale House, Story Bridge and hearding of sheep, we'll have so much excitement, we may not be able to sleep. Last on the list is some place we'll all enjoy, home to special creatures, and I know you'll all want a toy. Tan and white are their signature color, search the world over and you'll find no other. Their home was a first, built in 1927, the largest of its kind, chop, chop, they bus pulls out at Eleven."

Where is out last stop of the day?

This little fella told me to give you a big hint for making it this far!

So back to the ship, we're finally heading home, Sydney here we come, where next...Maybe Rome?

WOW!! what another exciting and learning adventure of a trip that was. I learned so much about Australia this week, I feel like a big book of knowledge. I hope you enjoyed the sties and I truly hope you took a minute or two to read some of the interesting sites you searched. Australia is a beautiful place, I had no idea. From the movies I envisioned, crocodiles, heat, kangaroos and dry land, but what a surprise!

So, here's the rules and instructions:

1. To participate in the give away- you must be a follower of Runako Designs and this blog.
2. You Must leave two comments, one with your answers and a separate post with your experience of the treasure hunt. for this, you two entries for correct answer and one entry for just posting, and one for posting your experience.

3. For additional entries: blog about this Treasure hunt (3), tweet about this treasure hunt and copy me @runakodesigns (1) follow me on Facebook (1) Post the Girls Night Badge on your blog (2). If you do either of these, please leave me a comment telling me what you've done and a link to your blog if it applies.

The lucky winner in the drawing Sunday night will receive this beautiful handmade necklace. Made with sterling silver components, Aventurine, Smoky Quartz and Freshwater pearls.


If you have something you'd like to feature as a give a-way this weekend as well, email me and we'll do it all on Sunday.

Unveiling and pooped,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Thursday's Thought - Don't Follow the Path

She's a free spirit, she's a rock, she's a survivor, a dreamer, a doer and a listener...she's your girlfriend! And what do girlfriends do? They talk about life, laugh, cry, reflect on the past and they share thoughts. Grab a glass of coffee and leave a comment or two. For today's thought... an Ashanti Proverb says...

"Do not follow the path. Go where there is no path to begin the trail"


It takes courage to go against the most traveled path. But just about everything you can think of, someone had to do it. Whether it be, electric cars, hazelnut coffee, roller blades or toe rings, someone had to go against the grain or we wouldn't have them. Trying something new is always scary. We want support from others, encouragement, followers and sometimes just a little feeling of comfort. But, really...if we don't get these things, should we put a halt on our dreams? Of course not! I'm sure that people laughed at the Wright brothers, and if not, there had to be doubt. But did that stop them? You'll find signs along your road to success, whether it be warnings, signs of directions or even obstacles. But, when you start new with courage, conviction and self esteem, the only thing stopping you is YOU! And if it that doesn't work... get over it, let it go, shake it off and try something different!

Leave your comments, then come back tomorrow for a Grand 'ol Treasure Hunt!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Friday's Treasure Hunt Teaser!!!

WOW!! I'm having so much fun getting everything ready for Friday! I'm seeing so many exciting things as I prepare for your arrival that my head is spinning with facts and such. But I can't tell you where I am until Friday, but I can give you a little hint, that will help you pack for the trip. Make sure you bring your bathers, as we'll be spending plenty of time on the beach, and I think you'll be stoned with the plans. Lakeside agreed to stop by and play us a theme song that should give you a pretty good idea of our traveling plans...G'day Mates.




Don't forget, spread the word, grab the button below, and invite your friends because we're going to have an Ace of a time!

(link button to blog url: http://rdgirlsnightout.blogspot.com)

Unveiling just a little,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Wednesday's Word...or Not...

What every woman wants...the perfect shoe and the perfect bath.....

Check back Friday for a Girls Night Out Treasure Hunt!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Tuesday's Treasures - Kick your bad soap habit!

From your lips, to your body, and all the way down to your feet, our girlfriend Sara over at Soap Rehab has something just for you! Her made from scratch cold process soaps, lotions and bath and body products are made from time honored methods with a modern twist. Detergent free and paraben free, you can be clean and feel good about it.
You can visit Sara at her Etsy shop and follow her on her blog where she keeps you in touch with what's good for your skin.

Don't forget to come back Friday for the next Girls Night out...we'll be Treasure Hunting!

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Monday's Mesmorizer - Dig In Danglies

Feast your eyes on these two for one dinner specials...literally!! I found these cute little earrings at one of very own girlfriends shop. They are called Dig In Danglies by Lori over at Dirt Road South on Etsy and priced just right at $8.00! Perfect conversation starters at your next dinner party. Lori has Lot's of other cute items in her shop this month for her July in Christmas sale, so stop by.

Don't forget to come back Friday for the Girls Night Out Treasure Hunt.

When I'm not hanging out with the girls, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

We Have a Slumber Party Winner!!!!!!

WOW! What a great turnout this weekend and what fun I had in Paris all week. Thanks for taking the time to leave your comments and guesses. I Wish you ladies could have joined me for more than two nights, but I'm delighted to have spent the time I had with each of you! There were soooo many more beautiful places I visited earlier while looking for the perfect spot for us to hang out, that I am just in awe of the city and all the sights I saw. I read that a few of you have visited Paris before, so hopefully this weekend brought back some great memories for you.

I must tell you though, we had a "runaway" Saturday night. That's right.... Brooke (Shopmollyd) snuck out while we were all sleeping and had some fun with a couple of handsome local guys! She said it was all good, clean fun, so we won't tell her husband on her this time, but we'll definitely have to keep an eye on her in the future. The Jury is still out on whether or not she took the Maserati for a spin too!

Well, some of you were pretty close on the prices, and some were pretty dead on, so lets see:

Laduree Box of Chocolate Macarons $49.00 each

Yves St. Lauren Cage Boots $2,242.28 on sale for $1,267.81

Hotel Plaza Athenne suite per night $28,204.80
(room included the Maserati)

Girls Night Out $PRICELESS!

I hope you enjoyed this imaginary trip as much as I did. I don't know about you, but my head hurts just looking at these prices....Incredible!!! The hotel stay is 1/3 of my mortage!!

And now the moment you've all been waiting for. I had to do the drawing the old fashioned way with scissors and paper, and of course I drew the names from a shoe box....what else would do?

Our winner this weekend is our one and only, creeper of the night:
Shopmollyd!!Brooke has won these cute pair of earrings made with Kazuri beads from Kenya, Bali Silver and Freshwater Pearls. Congratulations Brooke!!! Please send me your mailing information via email. This was an honest drawing girls, I laughed when I pulled her name out myself. If you like these earrings, I have a few more pairs available on my Etsy shop for sale in two other colors.

Thanks again and I hope you all had fun. Tell your friends about us and tweet when you can. Next week we'll be going on a TREASURE HUNT, but I can't tell you where until Friday...see you then!!

Unveiling,
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com

Slumber Party in Paris - Girls Night Out

Welcome to.....Girls Night out In Paris

Welcome to my Slumber Party in Paris! Thank you so much for joining me on this weekend abroad. I've gone all out, to make this a special trip for all of you. I hope you brought your favorite pajamas, and if not, you can pick up some along the way, because we'll be shopping and bopping about town having a merry old time.

Now, I must stop here to say....if you don't have an imagination, there is no need to go any further...seriously. But, If you can close your eyes for a moment or two and imagine no limits to spending, total relaxation and a weekend away from kids, work and family to hang out with the girls, then this party is for you!! Take in each photo and close your eyes and let it take you to this wonderful place called Paris (Pa-ree). This is probably as close to Paris as I'll get, because I refuse to fly, so you can imagine that I have one heck of an imagination!!




Follow me as we stroll along to our hotel. I think you're going to be pretty happy with our stay for the weekend. It may set me back for a few years, but nothing less for my girlfriends on our first Girls Night out!






Don't you just love the streets of Paris. I've been in awe all week at the sites to be seen, the shopping galore and Hollywood Stars I've bumped into along the way. Paris just seems to come alive at night and there is always something to do.

aaahhhh..We're here...at the Hotel Plaza Athenee....

Breathtaking!.......and our room...

Welcome to the Royal Suite .......

4,480 sq ft in size, with a view of the Avenue Montaigne the courtyard and the Eiffel Tower! Everything you need will be at your fingertips this weekend. Antiques and silk accessories, gold threaded drapes... this place will make your eyes spin and all the fabrics are from the leading designer houses in Paris. It's like owning our own little corner of Paris for a couple of days!

No fighting for the bathroom this weekend, we have two turkish baths and, two remote controlled showers, with Italian marble mosaic engraved in glass...I can't even say that without taking a deep breath just thinking about it. And let me not forget the steam shower jacuzzi, and plasma rotating television.

Security...no problem!! We will each be scanned for digital finger prints for access to the room...Annnnddd... when we're ready to roll....we have access all weekend to this!!!....... A Maserati Quattroporte!! We are definitely invading on the secrets of the rich and famous this weekend...don't think I'm not paying for all this luxury, you bet I am...I won't even tell you how much. Lets just say a LOT!

I've already had drinks and appetizers brought up...

I hope you're hungry, but snack light ladies;
because, we'll be heading downstairs shortly for some pampering at....

The Dior Institute

...okay, I lot of pampering..hey, it's a slumber party!!....I have some facial and body treatments already picked out for us....This is where you may need to close your eyes for 10-20 minutes and send the children to the neighbors!

After the spa, we'll head back to the room for a fun night of catching up and enjoying the wild side, because tomorrow we'll......

Visit the Cathedral Notre Dame de Paris...

Shop on the Avenue Montaigne where we may see a few Stars...
stroll through the famous Passages of Paris for more shopping.

And yes we have a mission, this weekend is all about....

purses and.....

and shoes.....

And in case you're wondering...yes, these shoes were for sale, but I'll tell you where later...

And before each of you take your leave I'll be gifting you with one of my favorites to nibble upon, on your flights back home....
French Macarons

Thank you, thank you so much for joining me. I'll be taking names and numbers for a place to live the next couple of years to pay for this little trip, but I wouldn't trade a minute of if for anything else.

Now if you made it this far, you are a true girlfriend with a deep imagination and I'd like to give you a chance to win something special just for hanging out with us on this first Girls Night Out! All you have to do is:

1. Leave a comment and list your best estimate of prices for the shoes, the hotel room and the candy from our weekend. Everything comes straight from Paris, and be a follower of Runako Designs blog.

For an additional entry, you can:
1. blog about Girls Night Out for three extra entries before Sunday Night.
2. tweet about this post for 1 extra entry
(leave a post with links to these posts)

I'll be drawing a winner Sunday Night for a pair of Kazuri Beaded earrings!!! And who knows, I may just have so much fun, I'll be giving away a few other things. We're no regular group of Girlfriends here and this isn't your typical blog, so if you're interested in hosting a give-a-way this weekend, email me and we'll do a drawing for your gift too!!

Bon jour my friends we're just starting out, it will only get better!!
Dee

When I'm not hosting Girls Night Out, you can find me creating jewelry at www.runakojewelry.com