Author: shesinfluential

Indigo #LiveinColor – Tabletop Decorating

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

Hosting a party can be a joy! From testing out yummy new recipes to creating original cocktails to decorating, food-centric parties are a great way to bring all your friends together in one room. Indigo recently launched their Spring Live in Color line, and it’s full of wonderful ways to decorate your tabletop.

Pastel colored bowls, runners with dreamy sayings, and brushed utensils. Contemporary wooden cutting boards and hand-dyed tableclothes and aprons will make sure you entertain in style.

View the full collection here

Recipes

Indigo’s #LiveinColor Spring Collection – Outdoor Decor

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

With spring weather on the horizon, I’m dreaming of days on my patio! Sipping on a rum punch with my feet up in the sun? I can hardly wait!

Whether your dream summer locale is a cottage dock or just your city patio, it’s always magical to create a little getaway right in your backyard! Indigo is offering up some great options to transform your outdoor space, including adorable decorative planters with sayings like “Staying Alive” and “Wild and Free’. For the grill master in the family – Indigo has a finger-licking-good selection of BBQ tools like condiment caddies and grill baskets

See the full outdoor decor collection here

Giving

Indigo’s #LiveInColor Collection – Novelty Gifts

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

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Do you a birthday or gift-giving event coming up? Even if the receiving party isn’t an avid book worm, Indigo still has lots of wonderful gift ideas to crack a smile on someone you love.

See the full collection here

For those handy fellows in your life, the Gentlemen Handware Pen Knife has everything you need for your day to day tasks!

Growing plants at home is easy with Basil EcoCubes – add water and watch it grow!

Perfect for the guy on the go, Gentlemen’s shoe shine kit, including two shades of polish and brushes.

Travelling soon? This adorable bag tag (it says “Off We Go”) by Kate Spade is a great way to identify your bag!

Metallic Rings are such a fun way to add a little bling to an outfit without purchasing loads of jewelry.

How fun would this Smartphone Projector be on a movie night? Just hook your iPhone or Android device to the projector and you can display your Netflix or whatever movie you may have on your device, or even a slideshow of photos!

Love billiards but have limited space in your home? This tabletop billiards game is perfect for kids and adults alike. Pop it on top of your kitchen or dining room table and you’re ready to play!

Add a little sunshine to your computer with this Keyboard Cover

Puzzle wizards will freak over this little wooden mind game!

This retractable back scratcher is ideal for all those hard-to-reach places.

For the avid-traveller, you can scratch out each country of the world as you visit it on this world map

Which gift catches your eye? Let me know by commenting below or tweeting at me at @Shes_Influential.

Decor

Indigo’s #LiveInColor Spring Collection – Home Office Decor

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

For all you folks who work at home, you understand how important it is to have a work space that inspires productivity. Apart from stationary and the usual collection of books, Indigo’s new Spring arrivals also included stunning office decor!

From clean, minimal chairs to adorable desk toppers, Indigo has a wide selection of items that will spruce up your work space. There are even several different whiteboards and notepads to help you stay organized! And how adorable are those hand-painted globes? They may not be the most useful, but they would make the perfect addition to my desk!

One of my favorite pieces at all is the “Queen West” desk. I love the sleek wood finish mixed with the ultra-modern metal detailing.

View the full collection here

Decor

Indigo’s New #LiveinColor Collection – Home Decor

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

I’ve already mentioned how excited I am about Indigo’s new Live in Color collection, but I’m back to show you some more incredible items! Today I’m going to be talking about all the great home decor items they have to offer! They really though of everything with this collection – from beautifully printed laundry hampers to adorable ring trays with dreamy sayings. I love the vases that look like an aluminum can – how cute! They also offer great paper weights and other little decorations to add a little pizzaz to your home space. They also offer up both wicker baskets and geometrical metal baskets – perfect for hiding any clutter in a chic way!

Check out the rest of the home decor section here.

Lifestyle Shopping

Join us for the #TangerineMoneyBack Twitter Party on April 5th!

By shesinfluential April 1, 2016

Tangerine Bank just launched it’s new Money Back Credit Card that includes phenomenal ways to save your money!

When you sign up for your Tangerine Money-Back credit card you can select two (or three if you have previously deposited your Money-Back Rewards into a Tangerine Savings Account) ways to earn 2% money-back. There are no caps on how much you earn, can you believe that? The money-back you earn at Tangerine gets deposited directly into your savings account.

You can pick two of the above categories to earn money back on while using the car. I love that you’re able to choose whatever category is most relevant to your own lifestyle so you can reap the most benefits possible.You can change your categories whenever you like! And perks of signing up by June 27th, 2016 – your chosen category will earn 4% back in the first three months!

More Benefits

The card has a 1.5% foreign transaction rate, in comparison to the usual 2.5% rate you can save a fair amount if you travel abroad frequently!

Rewards Features:

Earn 2% Money-Back Rewards on purchases in two 2% Money-Back Categories of your choice, and 1% Money-Back Rewards on all other purchases.
Have your Money-Back Rewards deposited into a Tangerine Savings Account, and get a 3^rd 2% Money-Back Category.
Money-Back Rewards are earned automatically and paid monthly, and can either be applied towards your Credit Card balance or redeemed into your Savings Account.
No limit on the amount of Money-Back Rewards you can earn.
Change your 2% Money-Back Categories to suit your spending.
Orange Alerts are emailed to you so that you’re up-to-date on what’s happening in your Account.

Additional Card Benefits:

1.5% Foreign Conversion Fee – one of the lowest in market
Free Cards for Authorized Users on your Account
Purchase Assurance and Extended Warranty¹ – For most new purchases made anywhere in the world using your Tangerine Money-Back Credit Card, you may receive a lifetime maximum of up to $60,000 for the following insurance coverage:

Purchase Assurance, which may automatically cover loss, theft or damage, in excess of other insurance, for 90 days from the date of purchase; and
Extended Warranty, which may double the period of repair services, to a maximum of one additional year, when the original manufacturer’s warranty expires.

Want to find out more? Join us on Tuesday, April 5th while we talk about the #TangerineMoneyBack program.

More details are on our Twubs page so be sure to check it out here

Date: Tuesday April 5, 2016
Time: 8:00pm ET
Host: @TangerineBank
Guest: @krystalatwork
$500 in Prizing
No RSVP

Prizing for Canada Only except those in the province of Quebec

Curious for more information? Check out the great videos Tangerine Bank put together below:

Decor Recipes

Indigo #LiveInColour – Drinkware

By shesinfluential March 31, 2016

I thought I had enough glasses in my arsenal as summer approaches but boy was I wrong! I took a look at all the incredible pieces Indigo’s new Spring collection and I can’t wait to get my hands on all of it! From cute coolers perfect for punch on a warm summer day to cute canteens perfect for the girl on the go, Indigo has everything you need to host an adorable spring soiree!

My personal favorites are the wine glasses and beer stein with cheeky little labels. They’d be the perfect addition to a girl or guys night in! And how adorable are the pineapple shot glasses?

Check out the full catalog here

Decor

Indigo’s #LiveInColor – Throws + Pillows

By shesinfluential March 31, 2016

Throws and Pillows are one of my favorite ways to jazz up my living room and bedroom. If I’m ever feeling like I need a bit of a change and can’t afford new furniture, I just switch out my throws and throw pillow covers! It’s a great way to add a burst of life to a dated living room or bedroom. When I saw Indigo’s new spring offerings I got so excited! There new spring “Live in Color” collection has so many cheek throw pillows and luxurious throws at great prices! Plus, they have every color in the sun so you’re sure to find something no matter the color scheme in your home.

Check out the great selection of pillow covers and throws below or the online site here– you’re sure to find one that would be just perfect on your bed!

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Fun New #Spring Arrivals at #Indigo

By shesinfluential March 31, 2016

Indigo’s spring offerings have just landed in store, and my, do they put us in the sunshine-y spring mood! From books to home decore to tableware, there are so many colorful pieces to get you in that fresh spring spirit! I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite gems that just hit shelves across Canada!

What are you most excited for this Spring? Are you planning on picking some great new pieces after an annual Spring cleaning? Be sure to check out Indigo for some pieces that will put a spring in your step!

You can see the full ‘Live in Color” collection here

Wouldn’t this 20oz Cold Cup be perfect for a iced lemonade in the backyard?

How lovely is the sunny wooden ombre on this Le Creuset peppermill?

I’m such a sucker for a beautiful scented candle – they make a room so much more cozy! Indigo has a huge selection of candles, including their in house brand as well as fine candle makers from across the world.

The travel bug has hit! Although I don’t have anywhere on my list right now, this journal is inspiring me to hop on a plane!

This is one of my favorite pieces Indigo has to offer – a sumptuous throw in a regal color is the perfect gift for anyone!

Fashion

#JoeFreshxFLARE

By shesinfluential March 31, 2016

Canadian fashion giant Joe Fresh and Canada’s favorite fashion publication FLARE have teamed up yet again for another capsule collection of trendy, seasonal pieces. A cargo anorak, distressed denim, and a perfect pair of mules all borrowed inspiration from the runway, but at ultra-affordable prices.

FLARE and Joe Fresh also tapped some of Canada’s top bloggers to announce the collection, including Ania Boniecka and Sonya Esman of Class is Internal, on the May cover of the Magazine. The five multi-hyphenates who are on the cover are all Canadian bred superstars of Youtube, Instagram, and the blogging world.

The Cover Stars

Ania Boniecka – the Calgary based model and fashion blogger, known for her minimalistic style and sunny personality. Check out her Instagram here

Dajana Rads – the Toronto-born model turned LA-native who has gained a meteoric instagram following thanks to her modelling pics. Check out her Instagram here

Alanna Durkovitch – the Vancouver-based blogger and mom has the best vintage-inspired Instagram! Check out her Instagram here

Kayla Seah – Kayla is a New York lifestyle blogger who’s fashion and food filled Instagram gives you a peak into her jetsetting life. Check out her Instagram here

Sonya Esman – Victoria’s Secret just named Sonya the Sexiest Instagram Star out there – and they’re right! The Russian born fashion blogger has one of the biggest followings out there – coming in at 1.4 Million! Check out her Instagram here.

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Here are some of my favorite pieces from the collection: