Giveaway: Your edition of choice of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas! (Open Internationally)

Hey guys! Today I'm very happy to announce my international giveaway for A Court of Frost and Starlight  by Sarah J. Maas. The book comes out on May 1st and is a novella that takes place after the events of ACOWAR, the third book in the series. 

To celebrate, I am giving away 1 copy of the book to one of you!

Click here to enter the giveaway

The prize: An edition of your choice of the book. The winner can choose whether they want the UK paperback edition or the US hardback edition ^^

Excited yet? To enter in the giveaway, head over to my original Instagram post where I've listed the details on how to participate.

Good luck everyone!

August 2017 New Release Giveaway Hop

Hey guys! This month I'm again participating in the monthly New Release Giveaway Hop hosted by Shannon over at It Starts at Midnight.

So I'll be giving away a book of your choice released in August 2017, worth $20 or less. The giveaway is open internationally, so long the Book Depository ships to your country.

The Giveaway

Enter here to win one of the new books released this month. This giveaway ends August 31st. Good luck!

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Now you can go ahead and hop on to the other blogs which are also participating in this giveaway hop 😊

July 2017 New Release Giveaway Hop

Hey guys! This month I'm again participating in the monthly New Release Giveaway Hop hosted by Shannon over at It Starts at Midnight.

So I'll be giving away a book of your choice released in July 2017, worth $20 or less. The giveaway is open internationally, so long the Book Depository ships to your country.

The Giveaway

Enter here to win one of the new books released this month. This giveaway ends July 31st. Good luck!

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Enter my other giveaway to win a Shadowhunter necklace! (Open Internationally)

This pretty necklace is inspired by a quote taken from City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. You can enter my giveaway for a chance to win it by clicking here.

Now you can go ahead and hop on to the other blogs which are also participating in this giveaway hop :)

Some Shadowhunter bookish goodies for you ^^

Hey guys ^^ For today's post, I'm bringing to you a selection of bookish items derived from Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunter books. If anything catches your fancy, you can always find a link to the store under each item so that you can look it up and maybe purchase it if you want ^^

Let's start ^^

Parabatai Candle

Over at Novelly Yours, you'll find a large collection of candles inspired by your favorite books and characters. For this Shadowhunter themed post, they have selected for you their Parabatai candle, inspired by the Dark Artifices series. The candle's scent evokes the outdoors, storms, the forest and a hint of citrus. 

To check out more of Novelly Yours's awesome candles, visit the Etsy shop here. For more similar awesome products, check out their Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. 

Shadowhunter Necklaces

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These beautiful necklaces are offered by Julia's Fandom Jewelry. The shop has a wide selection of Shadowhunter inspired jewelry, with quite a lot of different styles. The necklaces are handmade and the pendants feature quotes taken from Cassie Clare's books. 

Find this necklace here

The store also offers other necklace designs, such as this one with a shimmery coppery-reddish glass cabochon pendant inspired by Clary's hair and featuring a fearless rune. 

To check out more of these pretty necklaces from Jessica's Fandom Jewelry, you can visit the Etsy shop here.

I'm currently also hosting a giveaway for another necklace from Jessica's Fandom Jewelry. The necklace being offered is this one featuring a quote from City of Bones and you can still enter the giveaway for a chance to win it by clicking here.

Giveaway: Enter to win a Shadowhunter necklace (Open Internationally)

Hey guys ^^ Since Lord of Shadows is finally here, I thought it would be fun to check out some Shadowhunter goodies to fangirl about together. So today, I have a Shadowhunter inspired giveaway for you!

For today's post, I'm working with the Etsy store Julia's Fandom Jewelry. This store offers awesome jewelry inspired by books and for this giveaway, they have selected for you their beautiful Shadowhunter necklace featuring a quote from City of Bones. Below you'll find the giveaway which you can enter to win this necklace.

Product Description

The pendant is approx. 25 mm in diameter and 35 mm in height. The necklace is approx. 42 cm in length. The quote included in the necklace is by Madam Dorothea from City of Bones and it says, "The most terrible things men do they do in the name of love". For more information, check out the store here. 

The Giveaway

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• This giveaway is open internationally.
• It will last till the 20th of July.
• Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them personally to let them know they won. 

Good luck!

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Giveaway: Enter to win a pair of earrings inspired by ACOTAR (Open Internationally!)

Hello guys ^^ My ACOTAR/ACOMAF celebrations are still going on and today, I have another exciting giveaway inspired by Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series.

For today's post, I'm working with the Etsy store Bell Book and Scandal. This store offers awesome jewelry inspired by books and for this giveaway, they have selected for you their beautiful Feyre & Rhysand pair of earrings. Below you'll find the giveaway which you can enter to win these earrings.

Product description

This is a handmade pair of 12mm bronze tone leverback earrings, with the names Rhysand and Feyre printed behind resin cabochons. For more information, check out the store here.

The Giveaway

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1. This giveaway is open internationally!

2. This giveaway will last until June 30th.

3. Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them to let them know they have won. 

Good luck everyone!

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June 2017 New Release Giveaway Hop

Hey guys! This month I'm again participating in the monthly New Release Giveaway Hop hosted by Shannon over at It Starts at Midnight. 

So I'll be giving away a book of your choice released in June 2017, worth $20 or less. The giveaway is open internationally, so long the Book Depository ships to your country. 

The Books

If you win, you may pick a book even if it's not featured in the picture here, so long it is a June 2017 release.

Credit: It Starts at Midnight

The Giveaway

Enter here to win one of those new June book releases. This giveaway ends June 30th. Good luck ^^

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Enter my other giveaway to win a Rhysand Soap! 

Wanna literally take a shower with everyone's favorite High Lord?? XD. This gorgeous soap is inspired by Rhysand from the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas. You can enter my giveaway for a chance to win it by clicking here. 

Now you can go ahead and hop on to the other blogs who are also participating in this giveaway hop ^^

Giveaway: Enter to win a Rhysand soap!

Hello guys ^^ With my ACOTAR/ACOMAF celebrations well underway, today I'm bringing you an exciting giveaway! Check out the bottom of the post for the giveaway. In case you missed my earlier posts, to celebrate the release of A Court of Wings and Ruin, the third book in Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series, I am hosting a bunch of fun stuff on the blog, including posts inspired by the series as well as giveaways of related bookish goodies. 

For today's post, I'm working with the lovely ladies over at Story Scentsations. This mother-daughter duo makes awesome soaps inspired by books and book characters. For this giveaway, they have selected for you their beautiful Rhysand soap. Below you'll find the giveaway which you can enter to win this soap.

Rhysand is very enigmatic. He is darkly handsome and has a dangerous air as he rules the night. He has a flair for the dramatic, and he is very protective of—and loyal to—those he loves. This scent is of the ocean with a splash of citrus. The soap is a deep midnight blue with a touch of starry violet to reflect his eyes.

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Product description

All the soaps of Story Scentsations are all-natural glycerin soaps that have superior quality ingredients and are highly moisturizing, providing excellent lather and containing no unnecessary chemicals. They are made using high-quality micas, liquid colorants, and beautiful premium-grade fragrance oils. 

Scent profile: salty ocean air, tangerine, grapefruit, kumquat, Meyer lemon, guava, ylang ylang, pomegranate, bergamot, cyclamen, eucalyptus, sandalwood, and musk.

Color: dark violet blue with deep shimmer. 

Ingredients: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Elaeis Guineensis (Sustainable Palm) Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glycerin (kosher, of vegetable origin), Purified Water, Sodium Hydroxide (saponifying agent), Sorbitol (moisturizer), Sorbitan oleate (emulsifier), Oat protein (conditioner), mica, titanium dioxide, liquid colorant, and premium-grade fragrance oil.

For more information about the soap, feel free to check out the Story Scentsations store.

The Giveaway

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• This giveaway will last until June 3oth.
• Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them to let them know they have won.
• This giveaway is open to the US, Mexico and Canada.

Good luck everyone!

Art by Charlie-Bowater, found here.

May 2017 New Release Giveaway Hop

Hey guys! This month I'm participating in the monthly New Release Giveaway Hop hosted by Shannon over at It Starts at Midnight. 

So I'll be giving away a book of your choice released in May 2017, worth $20 or less. The giveaway is open internationally, so long the Book Depository ships to your country. 

The Books

If you win, you may pick a book even if it's not featured in the pictures here, so long it is a May 2017 release.

Credit: It Starts at Midnight

The Giveaway

Enter here to win one of those new May book releases. This giveaway ends May 31st. Good luck ^^

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Check out my latest post for a non spoiler review of A Court of Wings and Ruin

I recently uploaded my spoiler free review of ACOWAR by Sarah J. Maas, which you can find and read here. In case you were wondering, I loved it!!!!! My spoiler discussion of the book is also coming up on the blog very soon, so be sure to keep an eye out for that if you want to discuss spoilers with me ^^

Now you can go ahead and hop on to the other blogs who are also participating in this giveaway hop :)

Giveaway: A paperback copy of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas! (Open Internationally)

Hi guys ^^ Today I have a very exciting post for you. Yes, you read the title correctly! To celebrate the release of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, which is coming out on the 2nd of May, I am giving away one free paperback copy of the book to one of you! 

And the giveaway is open internationally! Excited yet? Enter the giveaway below!

A celebration of all things ACOTAR/ACOMAF/ACOWAR

In case you missed my previous posts, I recently announced that I'm currently hosting a special ACOTAR event. Throughout the month of May, to celebrate the release of the third installment in Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses series, I'll be hosting a bunch of fun stuff on the blog. Between book reviews, bookish goodies and yes, more giveaways, there will be plenty of fun stuff going on here on the blog for those of you who love the series as much as I do. So do drop by throughout the month to see all that fun stuff. 

The giveaway

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• I will be giving away one paperback copy of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas. 
• This giveaway is open internationally so long the Book Depository ships to your country.
• This giveaway will last until May 31st.
• Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them to let them know they have won.

Check out my latest post for a non spoiler review of A Court of Wings and Ruin

I recently uploaded my spoiler free review of ACOWAR by Sarah J. Maas, which you can find and read here. In case you were wondering, I loved it!!!!! My spoiler discussion of the book is also coming up on the blog very soon, so be sure to keep an eye out for that if you want to discuss spoilers with me ^^



Enter my other giveaway to win any book of your choice released in May 2017

I'm currently also participating in a May Release Giveaway Hop which you can enter here to win any book of your choice released in May, worth $20 or less. So be sure to check that out as well if you haven't already done so ^^

Good luck everyone!

Art by Charlie-Bowater, found here.

Giveaway: Enter to win a Velaris candle inspired by the ACOTAR series (Open Internationally!)

Hello guys ^^ Today I have a very exciting post for you. Indeed, today I'm launching a month's long celebration of all things ACOTAR/ACOMAF/ACOWAR! This is to celebrate the release of A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, which comes out on May 2nd. Excited yet??

What to expect of my ACOTAR Event

Art by Charlie-Bowater, found here.

Throughout the end of April and the whole month of May, I'm going to put up a bunch of fun posts based on Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series, my favorite by hers by the way. I'm also working with several lovely Etsy sellers throughout April and May to bring to you several giveaways and other posts featuring awesome bookish goodies inspired by Maas's books.

And to kick-start the event, today I'm hosting a special giveaway for you ^^ 

Velaris, the City of Starlight & Dreamers

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For today's post, I'm working with the lovely Melissa from the Etsy store Fictional Flames. This store offers awesome candles inspired by books and for this giveaway, Melissa has selected for you her beautiful Velaris candle, inspired by the magical city in the Night Court from A Court of Mist and Fury. Below you'll find the giveaway which you can enter to win this candle.

Product Description

The candles from Fictional Flames are made from soy wax.  Here are some additional details on the Velaris candle:

Fragrances: Juniper, Jasmin, Citrus, and Starlight

Color: Dark Purple with Silver and Gold Glitter

Burn Time: Approximately 40 hours

Quote on Side: "To the stars who listen & the dreams that are answered.”

For more information about the candle, feel free to check out the Fictional Flames store.

The Giveaway

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• This giveaway is open internationally!
• This giveaway will last until May 3rd.
• Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them to let them know they have won.

Good luck everyone!

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My 1 Year Blog Anniversary: Thank You Notes!

Hi guys! Today it's my 1 year blog anniversary ^^ Woohoo! In today's post, I want to say thank you. Simply and honestly :) 

Whew, I can't believe it's been one year already! When I first started this blog, on the 18th of February 2015, I didn't really know what I was doing. I kind of sleepwalked my way into creating this blog. I'm not kidding. It was like 1 o'clock in the morning or something. Just a few hours less and my anniversary would actually be on a completely different date XD

My Thank You Notes

To: My Lovely Fellow Bloggers

Firstly, I have to thank my fellow blogger friends. It's from you guys that I learnt the gist of blogging! Many of you were very forthcoming with tips and encouraging messages, which was really lovely of you. It took me some time to get the hang of things but your support and comments definitely gave me the push to keep learning and posting, so thank you lovely bloggers ^^ 

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To: My readers and followers

I must also thank you, my readers and followers. After all, without all your comments and feedback, writing and posting wouldn't be as meaningful as it now is. So thank you for taking an interest in what I have to say and for following Of Stacks and Cups!

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To: The loveliest of families and my friends 

I can't complete this round of thank you notes without mentioning my family and friends. Thanks dad for often being the first person to read my newest post. And thanks mum for listening to my troubles and encouraging me, even when you have no idea what I'm blabbing about. And of course, thanks Pooja for being such a lovely and supportive sister ^^ 

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Thanks Kenita for making me believe I could do it! Thanks for sharing my posts and being such a supportive follower back when I had almost no followers. Titia, Megs, Ashna and Jess, thanks for being among the first visitors on my blog! Titia, I wasn't sure my reviews were actually helping anyone until you said you enjoyed reading them. I had even temporarily given up on them but following one of our conversation, I started writing them again. Basically, thanks for being there ladies! 

So that's it for this blog anniversary post guys. Can you guess what my next post will be? My birthday post!!! Yep, my blog and I actually have our birthdays just a few days apart. So look forward for that post and as always, your comments are much appreciated!

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Christmas Giveaway Hop: Enter to win a book of your choice!

Christmas is almost here guys ^^ Enter today's Christmas giveaway for a chance to win any book of your choice! Once you've entered the giveaway, check out the list of the other blogs hosting Christmas giveaways as part of this hop for more chances to win other cool stuff. Good luck everyone!

• I'll be giving away one book worth $12 or less to one of you. 
• This giveaway is open internationally, so long the Book Depository ships to your country.
• The giveaway will last until the 24th of December.
• Once the giveaway ends, I will randomly choose a winner and email them to let them know they won and see which book they wish to receive.

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Now you can hop on to the other blogs participating in this Giveaway Hop by clicking on any of the following links. Good luck ^^

Christmas Giveaway: Enter to win a set of Christmas themed candles!

Hi guys! So December is finally here and with Christmas soon upon us, I have a special giveaway for you today. For this giveaway I'm working with Lorie, the owner of the Etsy store Scentsational Memory. 

Enter today's giveaway to win a set of Christmas themed soy candles! Below you'll find the giveaway, followed by my interview with Lorie.

Please also note that this month I'm also hosting a Christmas Giveaway Hop. If you want to participate, you can click here to sign up in the hop :)

The Giveaway

The winner will get two Christmas candles including:

Christmas Cookies Scented (Santa's Favorite) 4 ounce Soy Candle

Christmas Cookies Scented Santa's Favorite Soy Candle has the aroma of freshly baked, buttery Christmas cookies with frosting. A delicious favorite of Santa's and many others as well!

Christmas Cabin Scented (Christmas Memories) 4 ounce Soy Candle

Christmas Memories Christmas Cabin Scented Soy Candle has a wonderful aroma that is a combination of bayberries, cranberries, cinnamon, and a hint of orange zest. It's a delightful holiday fragrance that helps bring back lovely memories of the holidays past and thoughts of holidays to come.

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This giveaway is open to the US only and will end on the 20th of December. The winner will be email within the next 48 hours.

Interview with Lorie

Tell us a little about you.

My name is Lorie Feingold, I am 38 years old and live in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.

Tell us about your craft. 

I make hand-poured scented soy wax candles.

How did you start?

I taught myself how to make candles. I wanted to learn a craft that might enable me to work from home while I stay at home with my children. I started making candles about 2-3 years ago and learned by doing a lot of online research and experimenting.

What was the first thing you ever crafted? How was the experience like?

When I was a child I used to do latch hook rugs and make potholders with those looms with the rubber band like pieces. I always enjoyed making crafts and my mother is extremely crafty.

What is the favorite craft you’ve ever made? Can it still be found in your store?

My favorite craft is my Grandma's Yum Yum Jelly Wild Elderberry scented candle and it can be found in my Etsy shop. My Grandmother used to make the most wonderful homemade elderberry jelly which my Grandfather nicknamed "Yum Yum Jelly" and this candle brings back sweet memories.

What is your next project? Are you working on something in particular at the moment?

I am considering adding wax melts and/or tealight sample packs to my Etsy shop within the next year.

Do you have other interests apart from crafting? 

I have a fascination with the paranormal and I really enjoy baking.

What would you say to an aspiring artist or crafter who wishes to commercialize his or her creations? 

I would advise taking time to really learn about the business side of things such as keeping records and taxes.

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Christmas Giveaway Hop Announcement!

Hey guys! I hope you've all been having a great November. Today I'm back with an exciting announcement!  

To celebrate Christmas with all of you, I've decided to host a Christmas Giveaway Hop in December. And of course, my fellow blogger friends are all welcome to join it the fun ^^ 

If this sounds like something you might like to participate in, here's what you might want to know:

The little story behind this Christmas hop...

I've only started blogging in February, so this will be my first time celebrating Christmas with my blogger friends and readers. In a perfect world I would have loved to send gifts to all the new, amazing friends I've made this year on the blogsphere. Since that's a tad difficult though, I thought I would organize a giveaway instead.

Do you want to participate? Here's what you need to do.

Simply send me an email to tell me you want to participate, or add the link to your blog in the link up at the end of the post. You have till the 9th of December to confirm your participation. Check the top section of the right sidebar for my email.

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Things to include in your Christmas Giveaway Hop blog post

1. You need to include the cover picture I've put at the beginning of this post. 
2. You must mention the host of the giveaway and include a link to their blog.
3. Finally, at the end of your post, you must include a list of all the other bloggers participating in the giveaway hop with links to their blogs. You'll find all those links in the link up at the end of this post.  

How long will the giveaway last?

The Christmas Giveaway Hop event will last from the 10th till the 24th of December. I'll be announcing the winner of my giveaway on my blog during the following week. Every blogger to have participated in the event will announce the winner(s) of their giveaways on their blogs and contact them whenever they want during the following days. 

When should I post my giveaway?

The hop will last from the 10th till the 24th of December and you can start your giveaway at any point during that period, so long your giveaway ends on the 24th. I'll personally start mine on the 10th.

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What should I give away ?

If you wish to participate you can choose basically anything you want to give away as a prize. If you have a book blog, it could be a book or any bookish goody like a bookmark or maybe even a bookish jewelry or accessory. Or, you could pick a Christmas themed item. Basically, you can give away anything you want ^^ 

I'll personally be giving away a book of the winner's choice through the Book Depository and you're totally free to copy that idea, hehe!

Should I make my giveaway international or not?

That's entirely up to you. I'll be making mine international but you're free to limit your giveaway to your region only.

And that's about it for this announcement. Please email me or add the link to your blog below if you wish to participate in the hop. Let's all have a great December guys ^^

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