Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Donate And Receive A Snowden Flood Collection!






















Designers and artists continue to come together to support relief efforts in Haiti.  Today we are joined by London designer Snowden Flood who has donated her entire linen collection to help those who have been devastated by the earthquake.  In her own words:

I'm moved and horrified by what's happened in Haiti.  Rather than sit doing nothing, I'm very lucky to be in a position where I'm able to make a contribution towards efforts to relieve the suffering and devastation experienced.  I echo the words of the British Prime Minister - helping Haiti is a test of our humanity.

Snowden is a London-based interior accessories designer who creates the most beautiful pieces celebrating urban and rural landscapes.  From plates, to cushions, to items for the kitchen, Snowden's designs are an absolute must-have for anyone who is looking for unique home accessories.  And today, she has been generous enough to offer a complete collection of linens for auction!

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This gorgeous collection of six tea towels and two aprons (worth $140!) can be yours.  The winning bidder will receive the complete collection, and 100% of their bid will be donated to help with relief efforts in a country that is in desperate need. To bid, it’s simple:

1. Leave your bid in the comment section below with your first name and last initial.
2. The winning bidder will be asked to make a donation in the amount promised to a charity in support of relief efforts for Haiti. Charitable donations can be sent to the ones listed below, or another organization of your choice:
- Clinton Bush Haiti Fund
- Red Cross
- UNICEF
- Yele Haiti
3. Send your donation receipt to blogdayofaction(at)yahoo.com and the items will be shipped to you.

Bidding starts at $50. Bidding for this collection ends on Friday, March 5th at 11:59pm PST.   Repeat bidders are welcome.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Welcome to Bloggers Day of Action!

I am so excited to unveil the Bloggers Day of Action website to you!  This site, and this effort has been an absolute labor of love.  Designed by the amazing Brooke Hall of Oh Brooke, Brooke dedicated her time and energy and collaborated with Jeanine Hays from AphroChic to develop this website where bloggers can come together to support issues we all care about.

The Bloggers Day of Action website is not just about one blog, one passion, or one action.  This is a new community where bloggers can identify ways to use blogging to help those in need.  This effort grew out of the earthquake in Haiti, and is dedicated to identifying long-term ways that bloggers can work in partnership with artists and designers to help with relief efforts in a country that has been devastated.

Every week you can visit BDOA and find ways that you can help those in need in Haiti and other parts of the world.  Come to BDOA for weekly auctions, and to be introduced to bloggers and designers who are making a difference.  If you are a blogger and want to make a commitment to this effort please contact jeanine_hays(at)yahoo.com to find out how you can get involved.

Spread the word, and join not just a day, but a movement to use the power of blogging for social good.  Welcome!