Ella Marie Boutique Blog

2009-03-27T17:13:00.001-07:00

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Happy Valentines Week!

2009-02-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

As you all know, Valentines Day is coming very soon! It's this Saturday! I love Valentines Day because you get to do special things for those you love. Although you be extra nice and give sweets everyday, it is just more special on Valentines Day.

Love is a wonderful thing. Here are some verses on LOVE.

LOVE SPECIAL!

If you leave me a comment with a Bible verse about LOVE, I will give you 15% off your next purchase.

This special will run through Saturday, February 14, 2009.

Here are a few Bible verses that come to my mind when I think of love.

Mark 12:30-31 (New International Version)

30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'[a] 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'[b]There is no commandment greater than these."

1 Corinthians 13

1If I speak in the tongues[a] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames,[b] but have not love, I gain nothing.
4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

I can't wait to see what you find!

Happy Valentines Day from Ella Marie Boutique

New Look!

2009-02-05T14:35:00.001-08:00

Thanks to the wonderful Jill from Forever 'n Ever 'n Always EMB has a new look! She did such a wonderful job, don't you think?! I love it and I hope you do too! It is so beautiful and fits EMB perfectly.

If you look at the sidebar, we now have a button that you can put on your sidebar and spread the word about EMB. AND if you add the EMB button to your sidebar I will give you a $10 discount on your next EMB purchase. Just leave me a comment telling me that you added my button to your sidebar. Email if you have any questions.

God Bless,

Sarah

The Undeserved Gift

2008-12-27T10:08:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone had an amazingly blessed Christmas! This year was Ella's first Christmas home! Every year it is easy to get all caught up in the Christmas hubbub, but is that the true reason for Christmas? The answer is, NO! Christmas is not about the presents, what I got her or what he got me. Christmas is about the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. His humble birth in a barn.

Jesus came to this earth born from the virgin Mary. He lived a perfect, sinless life. He was fully human and fully God. He had the troubles and tribulations just like we have now. He came to this earth to save you and me.

The greatest gift of the season is the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and His love for us. He wants each and every one of us to accept HIS gift. It is open to everybody, all you have to do is accept Him into your heart and strive to be like HIM. Jesus loves us so much. He loves us when we make big mistakes and He is always there when we come running back. He is there with wide open arms, ready to show us His EVERLASTING love.

I think, the best part about this "gift" is that we can share it! It's not just for us, but we can share God's love with everyone and tell others about salvation through Jesus. We are supposed to share HIS love. It is hard to imagine that somewhere in this world- Guatemala, Africa, China, the U.S., Haiti, etc.- someone hasn't heard of Christ's love. Of course, Christ still loves them, but they don't know about His love. It is our mission to share God's love with those who haven't heard of it yet.

So, what are you gonna do? Are you going to share God's greatest gift?

We don't deserve His everlasting love, of course, but He is always there for us. I know with all of my flaws it is hard to imagine that God still loves me, but He does. And He also loves you, so please share His love and let others experience His never-ending, undeserved love.

I hope that you all had a great Christmas! Have a great New Year!!!!!

Sarah

And the winner is...

2008-12-14T13:37:00.000-08:00

I have randomly drawn a winner and the winner is...

Becky from Lady in Waiting!!!

Congratulations Becky! Just send me an email with your shipping and size info and I will get that outfit sent out ASAP!

Thank you to everyone who entered!

For everyone who entered I will give you a 10% discount, just send me an email and we can work things out!

my email is ellamarieboutique@gmail.com

Time is Running Out for the Giveaway!

2008-12-11T15:12:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who has entered! I have decided that it is time for the giveaway to end.

The last day for the giveaway will be Saturday, December 13, 2008. I will announce the winner on Sunday, December 14.

There is still time to enter!!! 2 days left!

I enjoy having giveaways and raffles and hope to have more in the future! EMB is growing, so please spread the word about EMB!

Leave me a comment and tell me what you are thankful for and what your favorite EMB item is and I will count you in for the giveaway!

To help you spread the word, I have come up with two more extra things for entries in the giveaway.

1) If you post about EMB on your blog between now, December 11, and Saturday you will receive an extra 5 entries!!! (if you have already posted about EMB during the giveaway it will count as 2 extra entries, but you will have to do so again in the next two days)

2) If you purchase an EMB item before Sunday you will receive 10 extra entries!!! (if you have already purchased an item during the giveaway I will count you in for 10 extra entries)

Leave me a comment telling me if you have posted about EMB so that I can count you in for your extra entries.

New Design~Same Store

2008-11-28T12:01:00.000-08:00

If you have noticed that EMB looks different that is okay. I have gotten a new blog design and everything should be the same. I found a really cute design from Zoe Pearn with the Sweet Shoppe. She makes already made headers and backgrounds and you download them to your own blog. It is easy and cheap for a customized look, only $5.49.

I hope you like it. If you have any problems just email me at ellamarieboutique at gmail dot com.

Merry Christmas

2008-11-27T14:34:00.001-08:00

With Christmas movies and everyone getting ready for Christmas I am getting in the Christmas spirit. I love Christmas. Getting together with family, baking cookies, decorating the Christmas tree and wrapping presents are some reasons I love Christmas, but the main reason is the birth of my Savior. The humility and love that God showed when He sent His son into this sinful world to save us. Thank you, Lord!

Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope that you are blessed with a wonderful Christmas this year!

Sarah

{notice the new Christmas themed background!}

Give Thanks Giveaway

2008-11-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

Here at EMB I have a lot to be thankful for: Ella is home, God has blessed our family with so many things, we have a loving and healthy family of eight, and EMB has been blessing the children in Guatemalan through Room for One More and helping fund adoptions, and the list goes on and on. Thank you to all of you who have participated in the EMB dream. By purchasing any item you are helping an orphan through adoption and providing them with basic needs.

Okay, so here is the deal: I want to hear what you are thankful for. Everybody has something to be thankful for. We have all been blessed by God in some way or another. Leave me a comment for what you are thankful for and you will be entered in a giveaway! You heard me right: GIVEAWAY!
Include what you are thankful for and tell me your favorite EMB item (does not include Zazzle shoes). That's it. I will look through all of the comments and randomly choose a winner.
I am not really sure when the giveaway will end, probably next week some time so hurry up and get to being thankful to God for what He has blessed you with. I will tell you when it is getting close to the end. The winner will receive their favorite outfit.
Here is an example post:
My name is Sarah. I am very thankful that Ella is home, for what God has blessed me with, and for the blessing of adoption. My favorite EMB item right now would probably be the Big girls Red Holiday Outfit, a perfect Christmas gift.
Sarah
ellamarieboutique.blogspot.com

--include your blog address or your email address if you don't have a blog.

-extra 5 entries if you purchase an item from EMB by the 1st of December.
-extra 2 entries if you make a post and link back to this giveaway.
just leave me a comment and tell me if you have done one of these things for extra entries

remember:
What you are thankful for and your favorite EMB item.......... That's it and that's all.

What are you thankful for?
ellamarieboutique@gmail.com

Raffle is Over

2008-11-21T17:42:00.000-08:00

Okay, as you can see, the raffle didn't go as well as I had planned, but that is okay. I know that God is in control and He will provide for God Bless the Children Orphanage.

I am planning on a Thanksgiving sale, but I don't know what that will be yet. I will announce that on Sunday so please stay tuned. Thank you for checking out Ella Marie Boutique.

Room for One More, the adoption agency that I give the proceeds from my sales to, just had an open house. There was a huge turnout. A lot of people came that were considering adoption, were in the process of adopting a child/children and families that had already adopted a child/children. Some people talked about their experience with adoption, both women and men. RFOM had t-shirts and African necklaces for sale. If you would like to order a t-shirt or any RFOM merchandise they will be opening up a website VERY soon, so please check it out! I will post when their website is up and running!!!

Thank you to everyone,

Sarah

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

2008-11-16T06:58:00.000-08:00

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

ellamarieboutique@gmail.com

Another Raffle

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Nikki, at Blogs for a Cause, is having a raffle to raise money for her trip to Ethiopia. There are all sorts of things to win and tickets are only $5 a piece and 5 for $20! There is even a chance to win a blog design by her!!! Her raffle ends November 20th, so if you are interested visit the raffle site HERE.

Thank you!

Hurry, Enter the Raffle!

2008-11-10T14:30:00.000-08:00

Okay, I have been thinking... whoever enters the raffle below will be able to participate in a special giveaway. I will announce more about the giveaway when it gets closer to the end of the raffle. If you would like a special item to be in the giveaway, first, ENTER THE RAFFLE, and then leave me a comment and tell me which item(s) that you would prefer to be in the giveaway.

As you can see, NO ONE has entered the raffle yet............ I hope that some of you will enter so that we can make a dent in the fees of God Bless the Children Orphanage.

(this giveaway will be an extra thing, I will still give some sort of discount or something to everyone who enters the raffle!)

Thanks for following this blog. I hope through God's power that we can make a difference in the lives of the special needs orphans in Guatemala and even more!

More Raffle Info

2008-11-08T11:56:00.000-08:00

The first 3 people who enter the raffle will receive an extra 2 entries! Hurry up so you can be in the first 3!

I am really excited to see how this raffle turns out. I would love to do more in the near future if this goes well. I think they are a great way to raise money for God Bless the Children orphanage.

RAFFLE TIME

2008-11-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

Let's get this fundraiser STARTED!!! My first attempt will be a raffle. 100% of proceeds from this raffle will go to Cinthya at God Bless the Children Orphanage. Whatever we raise over the next few weeks will help C with starting up her orphanage.

Raffle starts Saturday, November 8, 2008 and ends Friday, November 21, 2008

Winner will be announced on Saturday, November 22, 2008.

Here is how it works:

1 ticket/entry for $3.00

2 tickets/entries for $5.00

4 tickets/entries for $10.00

You will get 1 extra entry if you buy at least one raffle ticket and make a separate post about this raffle linking to this post with this address: http://ellamarieblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/raffle-time.html

You will get 3 extra entries if you make a purchase from Ella Marie Boutique on or by November 17th. (if you buy 1 item you will get 3 entries, 2 items 6 entries, 3 items 10 entries!)

Leave me a comment for each raffle ticket you buy or extra thing you do!

Pay for your raffle tickets on the ChipIn link on my sidebar.

Now for the raffle item:

Since this raffle is for God Bless the Children orphanage let's show our LOVE for the children. The LOVE dress is very popular here, Ella gets a lot of compliments. It is very comfortable and cute. It looks very cute with a pair of pink leggings (you can get them from Target in the baby section) and a cute bow!

Everyone who enters this raffle will receive a special gift as well. That will be announced on November 22nd as well.

Guatemalan Orphange Fundraiser

2008-10-25T14:49:00.000-07:00

When we were in Guatemala picking up Ella we went to an orphanage. A wonderful Christian woman is starting up a special needs orphanage for 12 children. The orphanage is called God Bless the Children. The vision for the orphanage is for it to be like a home for the children, not just a place to sleep and eat. The lady's children are all adoptable and will hopefully be adopted so more children can come. The orphanage is starting up in about a month, or less. There are no funds, the amazing Christian woman is paying for all of the needs from her pocket and a little coffee shop that she started to help with the funds.
This will be a HUGE blessing for the children and for Cinthya, the "mother" of the children. She truly has a heart for these children and special needs children in Guatemala do not get proper treatment. This fundraiser will provide funds for food, basic house needs, doctors, physical trainers and toys.

Now for the fundraising part........

I will have raffles and auctions to raise money for Cinthya's orphanage, God Bless the Children. If you have anything that you would like to donate for a raffle or auction, please email me at ellamarieboutique@gmail.com
If you don't, that's okay. Just stay tuned and see what is coming!

God bless you!

Just to inform you...

2008-10-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

I am no longer going to do monthly raffles. The October raffle is going to be the last "monthly raffle." They have not been working out as well as I planned. I still plan on going plenty of raffles, though. I will have some raffles very soon and maybe even some giveaways.

If you have a request of a particular outfit or size that you would like for the raffle just leave me a comment! I am very excited for this new blog. I get to have some fun with raffles, giveaways and much more!

Thank you for stopping by!

Guatemala Trip

2008-10-16T15:54:00.000-07:00

The money that has been raised so far with Ella Marie Boutique has gone very far and been such a blessing!

First of all, a small portion of the proceeds went to helping a wonderful family to help them adopt a beautiful baby girl from New York. The family is so happy and very much appreciates the donation.

Second, the most amazing thing for Room For One More, we are in Guatemala. Ella is coming home and we are here in Guatemala picking her up. We have met a very special lady that is starting an orphanage for special needs children in Guatemala. Her orphanage is going to be a family oriented home. This is RFOM's dream, to help an orphanage and help kids get home!

We are very excited with what God is going to do, and your purchases from Ella Marie Boutique are helping orphans in Guatemala.

Thank you!

Welcome!

2008-10-16T15:52:00.000-07:00

I have decided to start a blog for regular posting about Ella Marie Boutique. There are so many things that go on with Ella Marie Boutique that I don't put on the website. This is my way of doing giveaways, telling you what happens with the money I make and give to Room For One More, and doing whatever God has planned for us helping the orphans of the world.