Friday, July 15, 2011

Mylana Review and Giveaway

I first became familiar with Mylana, an Etsy shop specializing in handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, back in April of 2011 when I joined the April's Army Team on Etsy. I was able to try out Mylana's Light Spice Soap as Clare, the owner of Mylana, was offering it at a special discount. The soap is absolutely fabulous! It has a warm, earthy fragrance and is infused with patchouli essential oil which is my favorite. (Yes, I'm a hippie at heart!).  So when Clare asked me to do a review of some of her handmade products, I jumped at the chance.

When I received my review package from Clare, I felt like it was Christmas Day!  Clare sent me the most lovely jewelry and a couple of samples of her signature soaps.  The best way I can describe Clare's jewelry is that it is modern with a vintage feel to it.  I received two necklaces.  This first one is my favorite because it has vibrant blue beads, and I've been on a blue kick lately.  


The second necklace I received is a choker type beaded necklace.  I love the textured silver beads and the glass lampwork beads on this necklace.  Both necklaces have a toggle clasp closure, so they're super easy to wear.

 

Clare also sent me a beautiful beaded bracelet with a fun little silver card charm attached at the end.


I also received a sample of Mylana's The Great Outdoors, Pine and Clove Cold Process Soap.  I'm not a huge fan of pine scent, but the mixture of the pine and clove aromas together is really pleasing to the senses.  This actually may be one of my new favorites.  I was also sent a sample of Mylana's Awake Fragrance Blend Cold Process Soap.  It's a blend of citrus, rosemary, and mint and it smells absolutely divine!  Yet another new favorite of mine.  




Mylana also has lots of great candles in stock.  Clare carries votive, pillar, and jar candles.  Mylana is definitely a diverse shop with a little something for everyone on your gift list.  Her fragrance line caters to nearly every taste.   


Clare provides excellent customer service which I can vouch to firsthand.  She also offers free pick up if you live in the Murfreesboro, Tennessee area (just use the coupon code LOCAL to receive free shipping).  Clare is the Captain of the Middle Tennessee Etsy Team and she would love for any fellow Middle Tennesseans on Etsy reading this to join the team.


Clare is generously giving away 5 pairs of her handmade earrings (yes, I said five) to one lucky reader!  That's one pair for each weekday!  


 How to Enter:

You MUST be a follower of this blog in order to qualify to win this prize.  If you're not already a follower, simply click the "Join this Site" button on down the page and to the right of this post.  Then visit Mylana and come back here and comment on this post with the name of your favorite item from the shop.  This entry is MANDATORY.  Please leave your e-mail address or Etsy shop address in your comment so I have a way of contacting you if you're the winner. 

To gain EXTRA ENTRIES, you can:
  1. Like Mylana on Facebook.  (Leave a separate comment below with your FB username).
  2. Follow Mylana on Twitter.  (Leave a separate comment bellow with your Twitter username). 
That's 3 possible entries per person.  You must leave separate comment for each entry for your entries to count.  You must complete the mandatory entry or the extra entries will not count.  This giveaway is open worldwide.  The giveaway will be open from July 15, 2011 to July 22, 2011 at 6 a.m. EST.  The winner will be chosen at random using the random number generator from Random.org.  The winner will be contacted by e-mail or through Etsy convo and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  One winner will receive the 5 pairs of handmade earrings pictured above from Mylana which is a $60 value.  I was paid no money for this review.  I received free products for the purpose of review and giveaway.  All the opinions expressed in this post are strictly my own.



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55 comments:

Katy said...

Many items from her shop look just wonderful! One thing I liked was the Apple Cinnamon Chunk Bowl Candle. I think it would smell absolutely wonderful as it burns! :)

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com
(I am now a follower of your blog)

Katy said...

I like Mylana on facebook! Katy A.

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

Katy said...

I am now following Mylana on Twitter! KatyLMA

thecountryblossom at hotmail dot com

Jeni said...

The goats milk and green tea soap that is heart shaped is my fave thing in Clare's shop:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76356897/set-of-two-goats-milk-soaps-green-tea

Thanks for writing up such a wonderful article!

grimmlynn.etsy.com

Jeni T. said...

I like Mylana on facebook. I post as Jeni Tanner on there.

Jeni said...

I am now a twitter follower!
grimmlynnetsy is my twitter.

Thanks!

Christine said...

This is wonderful! Great work, both of you :)
~C

Cabootique said...

Fun giveaway! I like the Summer Sorbet Layered Pastel Soy Jar Candle.

cabootique[at]live[dot]com

Berendina Dykema said...

Following on GFC under Berendina.My favorite item is the Garnet Gemstone Earrings. I love the colors and the vintage look :)

bd_657(at)hotmail(dot)com

Berendina Dykema said...

Like Mylana on Facebook under Berendina Dykema.

bd_657(at)hotmail(dot)com

Berendina Dykema said...

Following Mylana on Twitter under @TheArtOfBaking.

bd_657(at)hotmail(dot)com

rosewendy said...

I am a google firend of this blog
wendyhatton(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)au

Anonymous said...

Google friend

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Anonymous said...

My favorite is set of three upcycled mixed media necklaces

Mylanta facebook fan my name is trustjesus7771

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Birgit said...

I adore the 3 inch Glass Crystal Vintage Chandelier Upcycled Necklace !

GFC follower
danaan at gmx dot at

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower and my fave is the
Vintage Chandelier Crystal Brass Filigree Earrings.
ghainskom at yahoo dot com

Lynd said...

I follow your blog via GFC as Lynd
My favorite item from the shop: Enormous Vintage Cabochon White and Silver Ring
email: natasa-@freemail.hu

Lynd said...

I liked your fb page: Linda Gr
natasa-@freemail.hu

Jel said...

my fave piece is the Fall Colors Jasper Necklace With Green Crystals =)

im a follower via GFC, name is Jel

punkme15 at gmail dot com

Jel said...

im an FB fan, Maggy Diaz Oro

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Jel said...

followed on twitter as @jelaiii_x

punkme15 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

My favorite item are the trendy and colorful bracelets.
tamanishajohn (at) gmail dot com

florentina said...

i follow on GFC! and my fav item are these candles!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68646570/salt-water-aquarium-ocean-striped

jc said...

I love the soaps, especially the Japanese Cherry Blossom, the scent must be heavenly.

yumihamano@gmail.com

jc said...

Like Mylana on FB (jc loh), thank you.

yumihamano@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I love the Stop and Go Earrings, Red, Yellow, Green Glass
mkbrander at yahoo dot com

jhitomi said...

gfc follower as jhb. I love the Fall Colors Jasper necklace.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com

Karen K said...

I am a follower. My favorite item is the Vintage Chandelier Crystal Brass Filigree Earrings!

karenk_74 at yahoo dot com

Karen K said...

I am following Mylana on Twitter - my name is mrsrudyjax.

karenk_74 at yahoo dot com

M.j. said...

Following via GFC...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

i am a public gfc follower
my favorite item from the shop would be the "3 Pairs of Long Dangle Crystal, Glass, and Candy Jade Earrings"

uk7ss@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

I really like your candles esp.Hardware Store, Big Reclaimed Pickle Jar Ocean Scent Candle...ciao4now64@yahoo.com

M.j. said...

I liked on fb......ciao4now64@yahoo.com

Michelle Frame said...

GFC blog follower- mframe00
I love the Lime Green Crystal and Shell Earrings
mframe00@gmail.com

Michelle Frame said...

I Like Mylana on Facebook. - Michelle Frame
mframe00@gmail.com

Michelle Frame said...

I Follow Mylana on Twitter- @mframe00
mframe00@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a GFC Follower.


Melody Johnson
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

Lulu said...

I like Mylana on FB -Olesia Flegkas.
GFC -Alesia Flegkas.
It's hard to choose one item. Let it be amasing Green Glass and Copper Spiral Necklace and Earring Set

redalepou at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I follow this blog via Google Friend Connect. Love the Blue Crystal Raindrop and Sterling Earrings!

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Like Mylana on Facebook – Aik Chien

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

Follow Mylana on Twitter @aikchien

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Kim L. said...

following your blog via gfc

Kim L.

kimberly.long at gmail dot com

Kim L. said...

following via twitter @sparkily

kimberly.long at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I like these earrings: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75017636/copper-and-lampwork-glass-earrings

following via gfc

besttoddlertoys at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Like Mylana on Facebook as Michelle Willow

Unknown said...

Following Mylana on Twitter as @besttoddlertoys

Cynthia.Richardson said...

I am a follower via GFC - Cynthia Richardson
My favorite item from her shop is the Brass Filigree Ring With Metallic Old Gold Accents

Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

Cynthia.Richardson said...

I Like Mylana on Facebook - Cynthia M Richardson

Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

Cynthia.Richardson said...

I follow Mylana on Twitter @hofken

Cynthia.Richardson@azbar.org

Jenna said...

I liked on FB

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Jenna said...

I follow on Twitter

redshadow1606@gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

GFC follower: Lyudmila
I woukd love the Beautiful Amethyst Glass Briolettes
http://www.etsy.com/listing/71165591/beautiful-amethyst-glass-briolettes-free
e-mail: lusizova at gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

Like Mylana on Facebook
FB name: Lyudmila Sizova
e-mail: lusizova at gmail.com

Jacqueline said...

i follow and i love the black and gold chandelier earrings jmmccarr@gmail.com

Rachel C said...

I'm a new follower, and I think the cucumber candles sound delish!
rach62803 at yahoo dot com