World Market Black Friday & Giveaway! - White Lights on Wednesday

It’s is going to be a long week. I’m in “I have Thanksgiving cooking to do and a 40 hour a week job, what was I thinking having Thanksgiving at my house” mode. Anyone else screaming in their head like me? At least once the dinner is over I can enjoy the Ohio State game on Saturday. Go Buckeyes!!

Then, it’ll be Christmas season. Ah, Christmas. It takes everyone back to their childhood. The delight and surprise of waking up on Christmas morning to see what’s under the tree. Spending the day house hopping to see family. Eating and lounging and listening to the little kids scream with delight. Love it!

And of course the most epic shopping day ever is on the horizon. Last year, for the first time I went out on Black Friday morning and hit the sales – with both boys in tow. Mike slept in. (see: best girlfriend ever) We had fun. I scored some seriously low priced goods, and the boys ate popcorn. This year I’m planning to dive in again.

On of my favorite stores for sometime now has been Cost Plus World Market. They have some seriously cool, not-just-your-average home decor, dishes, and food items. Also, they almost always have the best price on the 1 liter bottles of Fiji. It’s the best water ever. Mike says, “I’m a guy and water’s water, but this stuff is good.” Drink it.

In preparation for my Black Friday outing, and because I love internet window shopping, I’m sharing some of my faves from World Market’s website with you. I hope you get some Christmas cheer and gift ideas.

Let’s kick it old school.

I love the vintage feel of these ornaments – especially the pine cones.

I remember having chocolate advent calendars when I was little.

I boys will love putting together this gingerbread kit.

(1) Wood Antiqued Snowflake Ornaments

(2) Cobblestone Kitchens Gingerbread House Kit

(3) Herringbone Fabric Deer Ornaments

(4) Wawi Chocolate Advent Calendar

(5) Glass Chubby Pinecone Ornaments

(6) Laica Chocolate Snowmen

(7) Glitter 3-D Snowflake Ornaments

More kitchen lovin’ – vintage style.

I want my kitchen to live these colors.

The food blogger in your life would adore some pretty duds for her food and to gussy up her photos.

(1) Bronze Wire 3-Tier Pastry Stand

(2) Blue Oval Alpine Covered Baker

(3) Mint and White Striped Mixing Bowl

(4) Red Melamine Batter Bowl

I’m completely obsessed with these measuring spoons.

They’d look great in my blog pictures.

I think World Market should send some to me. Just sayin’.

And of course, every girl needs a little something for herself.

Or six somethings.

If I had an iPhone, I’d buy #5 in a heartbeat.

(1) Silver Multi-Strand Bracelet

(2) Skull Speaker

(3) “Bougainvillea” by Michael Joseph

(4) Gold Double Ring Pendant Necklace

(5) Sprinkles iPhone Cover

(6) Mercury Glass Candlestick Accent Lamp Base

I told you, awesome stuff and something for everyone. Love World Market.

Now for some goods for you. Enough of me day dreaming.

World Market is having a giveaway for The Life of Pi movie. Have you seen the trailer? The movie looks really cool! Life of Pi is the story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper’s son, whosurvives a disaster at sea and is thrown into an epic journey. While adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, he forms an amazing and unexpected connection with another a fearsome Bengal tiger. The movie opens in theaters November 21, 2012.

You can watch the trailer for Life of Pi here: http://www.lifeofpimovie.com/#!/watch-trailer

Giveaway Time! World Market’s Life of Pi Sweepstakes:

Grand Prize package includes: a dream trip for 2 to India and a $1,000 World Market Gift card.
There will also be 3 runner up prize winners that will each receive a $500 World Market gift card!

The Life of Pi Sweepstakes runs from 11/17 – 12/28.
If you share the sweepstakes with 5 of your friends (via FB share or email) you can receive 5 additional bonus entries. This is part of the registration process when entering. Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.
Enter online athttp://worldmarketsweepstakes.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/worldmarket?fref=ts

Want some free stiff in your hand? The first 100 customers to shop in-store on 11/23 (Black Friday) will receive a FREE Limited Edition Life of Pi ornament and a FREE Life of Pi movie ticket. The first 100 customers to shop in-store on Saturday, 11/24 & Sunday, 11/25 will receive a FREE Limited Edition Life of Pi Tote Bag and a movie ticket.

Or better yet, enter the giveaway I’m having!