How many times have you seen a handbag or diaper bag that you really like, but you wish it came in more colors? Possibly even different patterns or fabrics? That is exactly what you get from 1154 LILL Studio. They offer 35 items, mostly bags, that you can personalize to your liking with over 100 choices of patterns.
Until you see the website for yourself, you can’t begin to understand how many choices there actually are for personalization. The bag I chose is called Susan and it is a large diaper bag. Not only did I get to choose between 100 different patterns but these are also different we
ights and weaves as well. So if I wanted a suede look I could choose as such. Then, I was able to decorate 4 areas on the bag. The strap, the exterior base, the exterior top and the exterior trim. There were so many choices I had to go back to the company and ask for more time because I had so many customized handbags I couldn’t choose. I enjoyed the experience so much I’m actually asking for a Nikki bag for Christmas.
When I’d finally made my decision I placed my order and when the bag arrived I fell in love with it and did a Snoopy happy dance right then and there. The 1154 LILL Studio Susan bag is super sturdy so I know it will hold up for years to come. Not only do I use the bag as my diaper bag but I also use it as my “personal item” on airplanes. It fits my laptop, some extra clothes, a snack and a book with room to spare. However it isn’t huge and bulky. I liked all the interior pockets, 4 in all, to fit things like diapers and sippy cups while on Mom duty and make up and maps while on vacation. The S
usan bag from 1154 LILL Studio does need something with weight inside or else it is too big to carry around. It just didn’t feel right. When I was in New York for a long weekend I carried this bag with my dress shoes everywhere we went so that I could wear flip flops when we walked. That was enough weight for the bag to be comfortable.
I’m not the only one who has fallen head over heels for 1154 LILL Studio Custom Made Handbags. Celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Debra Messing have created their own ERINN Clutch. Both actresses swooned over their bags and I’m sure we’ll be seeing them in out and about pictures in the near future.
I want to shout from the rooftops that I am in love with my 1154 LILL Studio Susan Bag and tell everyone how much fun it is to play around with the website creating bag after bag until you catch just the right look. If I had to mention a negative I will say that I felt the zipper was a bit industrial and rickety for such a nice high end bag. 1154 LILL Studio should probably look into a more dainty, yet still strong, zipper that possibly matches the color of the bag.
Right now one of my lucky readers will win a 1154 LILL Studio Bag. This one has already been created and you can see it below. But I assure you it is gorgeous and really goes with everything. But if you just can’t wait to get your hands on your very own custom made personalized handbag, the Susan is on sale for $156. That is a $40 discount!
To Enter (Worth one mandatory entry):
Visit http://www.1154lill.com/shop.axd/Design+Your+Own+Bag and design your own bag. Choose the bag you think would most suit your day to day life! Come back here and tell me which one it is.
Extra Credit (worth as many entries as mentioned):
1. Follow me via Feedburner by entering your name in the upper left hand box. Be sure to activate your membership and come back and tell me who you are. (Worth 1 entry)
2. Follow both MySentimentExactLee and 1154 LILL Studio on Facebook. Come back here and tell me who you are. (worth 3 entries)
3. Follow both @mysentiment and @1154_LILL Studio on Twitter. Then Tweet “Win A 1154 LILL Studio Susan Handbag from @Mysentiment http://tinyurl.com/32ju4df” you can Tweet this once a day. Be sure to come back the first time and tell me who you are. Then show me the link each time you tweet. (worth 2 entries each time you Tweet)
4. For a whopping 10 extra entries you can design your own bag from start to finish at this link http://www.1154lill.com/shop.axd/Design+Your+Own+Bag pick a bag and then pick each color and fabric. Come back here and tell me what bag you choose and each pattern choice for each option. (worth 10 separate entries)
5. Share this post somewhere on the internet by using the Share button on the left. Facebook and Twitter don’t count as they are already options above. Come back and tell me where you posted and share a link if optional. (worth 5 entries)
This contest is open to US Residents ages 18+ only. Contest will run until Wednesday September 22, 2010 at Midnight EST. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize.
*I received a media sample in order to write this review. All opinions are my own.
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I love to travel, but one of my favorite things about traveling is the accommodations where I stay. For some people it is the food or the entertainment, but not for me. I love hotels and everything they have to offer. When I was told that the Dollywood Cabin Rentals were overbooked because of how wonderful they are, but instead I’d be staying at RiverStone Resort and Spa I was eager to get on the road and into my 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo.
When we arrived I immediately noticed the beautiful golf course. I don’t golf but I could tell that this was a really nice course. The entire grounds were beautiful with trees and streams and rocks, breathtaking. I can’t imagine how gorgeous it would be in the fall with the changing leaves or the winter with the snow. I simply do not get out enough in the Orlando area apparently.
The staff was so nice and really happy to assist me. I had a spa appointment nearly as soon as we arrived so I sent my family on down to the room and decided to just sit down and veg out in the spa. The spa had this really neat fountain that looked like a big painting and really he
lped me relax after a long drive with loud children.
When Kelly Marie came to get me I was ready to relax even more. She led me to a treatment room that had my own bathroom and shower and 2 massage tables in case you wanted to have a couples massage. I was there for the Blueberry Bliss Slimming Treatment and I laughed when I walked in and there was actually a bowl of pie filling style blueberries on the counter. I accused Kelly Marie of simply running to the nearest grocery story and spending $1.99 on the treatment and she immediately “got me”. We cliqued which made the experience that much more fun.
The treatment was wonderful. I love body wraps, they are my favorite treatment to experience at a spa. Now, I’m not sure it slimmed me up at all, but I have to assume that those claims are more based on a skinny girl with one little cottage cheese mark on her butt that ends up just being a crease from her size 2 shorts. But even so, the Blueberry Bliss Slimming Treatment made my skin softer and I smelled great. The mini massage aspect is to die for. Kelly Marie has magic hands so be sure and request her if you book a service. Locals receive a discount at RiverStone Resort and Spa so call and ask about that too.
When I arrived back at the condo I was highly impressed with what I saw. The condo was decorated to perfection and immaculate as well. “This place is 
huge!”, is one of the first things I said to Tim who had already begun unpacking. No worries about making room for every one’s belongings because in the RiverStone Resort condos, it’s just like being at home. Meaning plenty of drawers and closet space. The master bathroom also has a large 2 sink vanity and a jacuzzi tub and separate shower.
The perks of staying in a condo instead of a hotel are pretty simple. You get a washing machine to do your laundry, which means you can pack less things and you have a full kitchen so you can cook if you so choose. We did not cook because we were simply too busy, but we did have cereal in the morning in our room. There were two porches to sit and enjoy our breakfast. In the front of the condo is a screened in porch but with
little view, and the back porch has a gorgeous view but no screen. Luckily there weren’t a ton of bugs at the time we visited. There were lightning bugs or fireflies which was fun for the kids since we don’t have them in Orlando.
The amenities at The RiverStone Resort and Spa are unrivaled. Two words. Lazy River. Yep, there is a lazy river at the hotel. It even has a water fall 
pouring into it. I could have spent hours in the lazy river alone. There is also an indoor swimming pool with a kiddie pool and a hot tub. A word of caution, the floor is super slippery. I had to walk very carefully and saw more than one adult fall down, not to mention the kids literally just flinging themselves all over the place. I mentioned this to the manager and he said they have put down grit but it must need more. Hopefully he’ll take my advice because that was just dangerous. You can also go fishing or walk along the Pigeon River.
If you aren’t a fan of the water options there is also a nice arcade where the kids and even the adults can play videos games. If I allowed my kids to have free roam of this arcade I’d be poor in less than an hour. Jason loves video games so much and it was hard to pull him away. My husband and nephew wanted to play pool every night so obviously it’s for big kids too. The RiverStone Resort also has a really nice playground for the kids. It was a bit hot when we were there so the kids only played on it the first day but it is 
a lot of fun and there are benches for parents to sit and relax. I mentioned the golf course which is called the Gatlinburg Golf and Country Club. It is a challenging course and they have Gatlinburg Golf and Country Club packages if you are interested. Finally for adults there is a fitness center with some really fancy looking equipment. I didn’t use it but I have friends who swear that they work out every day of their vacation no matter where they go. That is just crazy talk as far as I’m concerned, but to each their own.
The RiverStone Resort and Spa was just the perfect place to stay with kids but it would be equally as perfect for a couple or a family reunion. It’s just that special. I plan to visit again as soon as I can because I already miss the lazy river.
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Then, go back to the entry page by clicking HERE and tell me the following:
1. Which spa experience would you or someone in your family choose to experience? (worth 3 entries)
2. Which water activity do you think you would most enjoy? (worth 3 entries)
3. Which “dry” activity do you think you would most enjoy? (worth 3 entries)
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*This review was written by Lee Allport. We received 4 nights in a 2 bedroom condo in order to provide review. All opinions are obviously my own.
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How many times have you seen a handbag or diaper bag that you really like, but you wish it came in more colors? Possibly even different patterns or fabrics? That is exactly what you get from 1154 LILL Studio. They offer 35 items, mostly bags, that you can personalize to your liking with over 100 choices of patterns.
ights and weaves as well. So if I wanted a suede look I could choose as such. Then, I was able to decorate 4 areas on the bag. The strap, the exterior base, the exterior top and the exterior trim. There were so many choices I had to go back to the company and ask for more time because I had so many customized handbags I couldn’t choose. I enjoyed the experience so much I’m actually asking for a Nikki bag for Christmas.
usan bag from 1154 LILL Studio does need something with weight inside or else it is too big to carry around. It just didn’t feel right. When I was in New York for a long weekend I carried this bag with my dress shoes everywhere we went so that I could wear flip flops when we walked. That was enough weight for the bag to be comfortable.
