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{Guest Post and Giveaway!}
Happy Cyber Monday Ladies!
I wanted to kick off this great "online shopping" day with an awesome giveaway from our newest sponsor!
Meet Ruthanne from
This woman is a creative, funny, fabulous package, all rolled into one :)
Here's a little bit more about her, and her chic camera strap business!
Take it away, girl!
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Eclectic Whatnot gives me the opportunity to combine two of my loves – photography and sewing. My shop features shabby, chic and just plain fun camera strap covers. All of my products are sewn with the aid of good coffee, streaming episodes of 24 and show tunes. When I'm not sewing, I'm either homeschooling my crew or stalking them with my camera. And sometimes I do both simultaneously.My family is a modern day Brady Bunch.
When hubby and I met, I was a single mother of one and he was a single father of three. Now, after thirteen years of marriage, we’ve added four more children to our number and become convinced of the necessity of caffeine!
I am passionate about my Lord, my husband (aka the French teacher ~ it’s okay if you’re slightly jealous), and my children.
Here are some randomly random things about me . . . .
* I've been known to eat chocolate chips straight out of the bag.
* I love the arts.
* I devour good literature.
* I'm a compulsive baker.
* I heart old, B&W movies. Cary Grant, anyone?
* I think my husband is sexy.
* I once tried to roller-blade. It didn't end well.
* I dearly love to laugh.
* I once got stuck in the of revolving doors at the Waldorf-Astoria in NYC with my husband.
I'm still embarrassed.
* I've been blogging since early 2008. It's like the chocolate to my peanut butter, the Grande to my Caramel Macchiato ~ it just fits and feels right.
I was so excited to get my OWN Eclectic Whatnot camera strap, last week!
And I have been LOVING it!
Pretty much, I kinda want to wear this beauty ALL the time!
LOL... okay... so Ruthanne has graciously offered up a
$25 shop credit
towards any camera strap, in her shop... to one of YOU lucky ladies! :)
Yay!
Here's how to enter:
Head on over to Ruthanne's shop, Eclectic Whatnot
and then come back and leave me a comment, letting me know which strap you "need" the most :)
Easy as that!
Also, just through today, Ruthanne is offering 25% off of any item with the code
BLACKFRIDAY25 at checkout.
And if you want to get your camera strap for those BILLIONS of Christmas pictures you'll be taking... then make sure that you order before the 16th to guarantee delivery, for the big day! :)
GOOD LUCK!
Enter away, gals! :)
Please note: This giveaway is ONLY open to House of Smiths subscribers/followers.
If you aren't yet doing so, please feel free to subscribe, via blogger or another "reader"
I NEED the ORANGE Blossom ruffle!!!!! I think it will bring out my blue eyes when I hold my camera up, plus, it's so dang PRETTY!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh exciting giveaway! I'm all in for this one. :) I just got a new camera and so {for the moment} it's my favorite thing lol. ;) Her straps are such a fun style. CRUSH is my favorite one she has in her shop. Thank you! <3
ReplyDeleteI need Pink Lady!!!I just got a new camera for my birthday and I REALLY REALLY need the new camera strap!
ReplyDeleteI love the one you're sporting! So pretty!
ReplyDeletei love the one you got! Seabreeze - perfect name, too!
ReplyDeletechelsealexander at hotmail
I love the sweet pea!! So cute.
ReplyDeleteI NEED simply smitten! GORGEOUS!, and fuzzy, and it reminds me of the cherry blossoms from my favorite home ever, Japan (oh how I miss it!).
ReplyDeleteCan you say Orange Blossom..Love it! It would look perfect on my D50!
ReplyDeleteIn all seriousness...I NEED the Crush strap!!! Oh my goodness, that is the cutest strap I have ever seen! Yep, definitely need that one!
ReplyDeletePink Lady here I come!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the Pink Lady Ruffle!!! {Okay I love my husband but I really really like that one!} Thanks for the fun giveaway! <3
ReplyDeleteI'm a lover of all things red, so I'd pick Crush. Fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost, I need a DSLR camera! Ugh, the Nikon D3100 is on my Christmas list::fingers crossed:: I hope that a miracle will happen and I get it, lol! The strap I would "need" is Sweet Pea it's simple, has some black flowers, and is very classic.
ReplyDeleteAfternoon Sun
I need the Moonlight Serenade - Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover
ReplyDeleteOooo...I NEED the Moonlight Serenade!!!
ReplyDeleteI love them all but I need a ruffle camera strap cover! I have been stalking their Etsy page for awhile now...I just haven't had the spare change to buy one! ;)
ReplyDeleteLove the pink lady! That little ruffle is just calling my name! What a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLove the pink lady! That little ruffle is calling my name. What a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI need the Green Envy strap!
ReplyDeleteWell, walkabout or Blue Serenity... although one like yours went on my Christmas wishlist (and it's gone! LOL) Definitely want one of these!!
ReplyDeleteI need the pink lady too! LOVE these!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly Schamokes! Gorgeous..and I have to pick just ONE?? Hmmmmm, Walkabout, then. Desperately need to "joozch" up my boring, neck chafing camera strap with this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win Ü
i love rhapsody - dSLR camera strap cover... sooo pretty i love it!!!!!! xo jenna
ReplyDeleteCute! I like the Rhapsody - dSLR Camera Strap Cover! My boring strap is NOT cutting it anymore.
ReplyDeleteGobstopper is my fav! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteagathawieckowicz@chibardun.net
I have been looking for a camera strap, so I would love, love, LOVE to win this give-a-way!! I "need" pink lady the most -- it's fun and sassy!
ReplyDeleteI love them all... it is hard to pick just one!
ReplyDeleteOh Gobstopper is the one I "need" love the bright colors.
ReplyDeleteI think my sister would LOVE the orange blossom strap. If I win, she'd be happy christmas morning! <3
ReplyDelete*kelly
Well I think I absolutely need them all! But if I must choose only 1, I would say the Blue Bell. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love blue serenity. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLindsayronae@gmail.com
these are amazing! my favorite is blue serenity. :)
ReplyDeleteI NEED the Pink Lady.
ReplyDeleteThe name pretty much sums me & my style up :)
I just got a new camera and would LOVE one of these!
I love the "Walkabout" - it would look great on my Canon!
ReplyDeleteI need any of them!! I love the grey and yellow one in her profile picture, but alas I don't see it for sale. I would love and cherish any of them though!
ReplyDeleteOhh, so cute! I'm definately crushin' on Crush!
ReplyDeleteLogan
I totally need the lavender daydreams ruffle strap!
ReplyDeleteswoon!!
I love the Kaleidoscope strap. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteMoonlight Serenade.....I just got my first DSLR camera and would love to bling it up (and discourage my dh from grabbing my camera ;) )
ReplyDeletei really want to get my sister one for christmas! and i think i need the lavender ruffle one for her, it would be perfect, they are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI totally need the Pink Lady camera strap! My camera strap is plain boring!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Gobstopper!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Pink Lady. Oh my! Plus it might keep my husband from stealing my camera. :)
ReplyDeleteCrush, Green Envy, Kaliedoscope, Rhapsody, I like several! They are so cute, I am really wanting one of these to go with my new camera it would be SO cute.
ReplyDeleteSweet Pea is right up my alley...but I'm drawn to the gray camo one, too? They are really cute!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful camera strap has been on my Christmas wish list for a while now! I NEED the Rhapsody one, it is my favorite & so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteWalkabout or Rapsody. I lost my camera strap...well I don't remember when because its been gone so long. I REALLY need one for upcoming photography sessions this winter. Newborn babies on the schedule. It would be so helpful to my arm not to carry it all the time. Thanks so much!!!
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite is moonlight serenade...now I need a great camera to go with it...because you know...randomly, you're going to pick ME! :)
ReplyDeleteNEED the blue serenity. need it.
ReplyDeleteI *love* the Walkabout! Maybe if I won I could finally convince the hubs to buy me a dSLR! :)
ReplyDeleteI need the Sweet Pea camera strap. LOL
ReplyDeleteWith out a doubt, Orange Blossom is the cutest one I've seen. What a great idea, I love all of the straps!
ReplyDeleteI NEED the "Walkabout" strap! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely need the Simply Smitten camera strap! It's so hard to choose just one, they're all fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI must have Crush - Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover!! love those polka dots and red ruffle!! and... i need a cute camera strap!! thanks!
ReplyDeleteHot pink and zebra all the way!
ReplyDeletejennijensen@gmail.com
Love the Blue Bell Camera Strap!
ReplyDeleteAwesome straps! I love the Blue Serenity!
ReplyDeleteShe has such cute camera straps, but I must say my favorites are either the one you have with the cream and blue damask or the gray polka dot with yellow that she has as her picture on her etsy page.
ReplyDeleteI actually have been jonesing for one of her camera straps for awhile. I just can't get enough of the ruffle detail! And interestingly enough, you have the one I wanted, lol!
ReplyDeleteI need the blue serenity strap! The color is gorgeous, and the ruffles are the cutest!
ReplyDeletemarija.majerle at gmail dot com
Moonlight Serenade is beautiful! My favorite is the one you have, but it's not in the shop. Oh, and my birthday is Dec. 18th! ;) Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI'm a subscriber and just signed up to follow :-)
ReplyDeleteI lost track of how many kids Ruthanne has - how does she find the time to sew AND blog?!
I need Rhapsody or Moonlight Serenade (indecisive, as usual!) Both would make a great fashion statement as I go camera-crazy in Budapest at Christmas!
Kelly
So cute. I love the Orange Blossom Ruffle and the Walkabout.
ReplyDeleteI need the pink lady! She'd look great on my camera!
ReplyDeleteThe Simply Smitten camera strap is calling my name!!! I LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteI NEED the Walkabout ruffled. so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, LOVE the moonlight serenade! That is a GORGEOUS color!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Seabreeze-- even though it is now sold out! Pink Lady is my runner up!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have blue serenity or moonlight serenade. This is a GREAT giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the orange blossom ruffled camera strap cover - fabulous!
ReplyDelete- Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com
I love the Orange Blossom.
ReplyDeleterebekahricker at yahoo dot com
Sweet Pea, gobstopper, Green Envy, I want them all!!!
ReplyDeletesteps52(at)gmail(dot)com
I totally love orange blossom! I should win because it matches my kitchen!!
ReplyDeletelove your guts
mandi
So I think I HAVE to have Sweet Pea!! Thanks for doing such a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteooooh I have been wanting one forever! It is totally on my christmas list and I need the simply smitten, it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI NEED the walkabout because it is the single most cutest camera strap i have ever seen in my life!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS! Such cute straps! I REALLY NEED the the pink lady strap. ..... but blue bell is also so dang cute I am a little undecided. All I am certain on is I NEED ONE! Thanks for the chance at winning one! What a fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you why I NEED the pink lady ruffled. I just ordered me a cannon T1i for christmas and I have no idea how to use it....BUT there is hope with this camera strap! Everyone will be fooled when they see me snapping pics with this around my neck. They will for sure think I am expierenced and actually know what the letters and numbers mean in my lens' name!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love anything with a ruffle, Moonlight Sernadae is my fave! So cute & fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting a lovely giveaway!
i HAVE to have pink lady!!! my camera strap is just boring black, it needs some style! ;)
ReplyDeleteI NEED Walkabout! I love her shop and have been stalking it for a while now! Can't wait to see who wins!
ReplyDeleteRhapsody for sure!! I need a new camera and I've had my eye on one of these for some time now. I'd LOVE a new camera strap to go with it! Thanks!
ReplyDeletei LOVE the Lavender Daydreams - Ruffled, dSLR Camera Strap Cover. love love love
ReplyDeleteranaebroadhead@gmail.com
I need the Pink Lady. Love the ruffles!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cool! I love the Sweet Pea - dSLR Camera Strap Cover!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Crush - Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need the Sweet Pea strap!
ReplyDeleteamyallen76 at gmail dot com
I NEED the Moonlight Serenade. I have a slight...ok huge crush on it! Pick me, Pick me!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect! My camera is so big and bulky-one of these would definitely make it more enjoyable to lug around! I need me some Moonlight Serenade...preferably in real life as well as the camera strap, but I'll take what I can get! ;0)
ReplyDeleteMoonlight Serenade! These are sooo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLavendar Daydreams is my favorite! I think my mom would love this to go with her new camera :)
ReplyDeleteI really really NEED the MOONLIGHT SERENADE!! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are all so cute, but I love the Simply Smitten! I have been checking out camera straps forever! Cute!
ReplyDeleteI am in desperiate need of a camera strap, especially one that is as beautiful as this. No reason to not dress up your camera!!! I love the orange blossom, so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, she is a HOOT! I will be a faithful follower of her blog from here on out - just like I am a new faithful follower of yours!
ReplyDeleteI NEED, NEED, NEED and WANT the Kaleidoscope!!!
Thank You for sharing her with us, and Thank You for the opportunity to win!
♥Lori
Pink lady
ReplyDeleteLove your blog Shelley and am excited to see each new post highlighted in Google Reader (love that thing!). If you aren't willing to part with your lovely camera strap then I've love the Pink Lady...but I really, really love yours. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I just got a new DSLR so i think i really NEED one of these! LOVe the lavendar daydreams.
ReplyDeleteThanks~!
Moonlight Serenade hs my name written all over it! Just enough black and white to keep this girl happy :) I bought myself a DSLR as my "parting gift" for selling my studio. I love everything about it... except the itchy strap! Hoping that will change!
ReplyDeleteThis is so hard, those are all great and I need one for everyday, but I think the one I need the most is the Kaleidoscope one!
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE the one you have with the cream and soft blue! It is too die for!!!!
ReplyDeleteI need the walkabout strap! I love the green!!!
ReplyDeletethey all are beautiful! Walkabout is the one for me.
ReplyDeleteLove the orange blossom or the blue serenity! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI got my Christmas present early from my husband just a couple days ago and it was a new Canon Camera! The Lavender Daydream would be a perfect addition:)
ReplyDeleteI NEEED Walkabout!! It's SO pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI Love and Need Moonlight Serenade! Just got an early Christmas gift last week and need to jazz up my strap on my camera
ReplyDeleteI *need* them all, but if I had to narrow it down, I'm all for seabreeze (didn't see it today on her site, but I've seen it before) or simply smitten.
ReplyDeleteoh, i NEED the moonlight serenade camera strap/fancy new necklace Ü ---gorgeous!
ReplyDeletekristinmik at gmail dot com
I NNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDD pink lady!!! These camera straps are soooooo freakin cute!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletecaitlin.m.livingston@gmail.com
I definitely "need" the Blue Bell!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely want the "Blue Bell." Our high school's colors are blue and white. Being a fanatic sports mom, how cool would I look with that gorgeous camera strap at the games! Starla
ReplyDelete"Walkabout" or "Pink Lady" would be my favs....love the one you have too Shelley~
ReplyDeleteI'm really lovin' the "Sweet Pea". But I would love any of them really...
ReplyDeleteIt would be so great! Thanks!!! -Aubree
So many cute ones! I love the crush strap because that color combo is my fave! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Rhapsody!
ReplyDeleteI love moonlight serenade, it's chic and girly.
ReplyDeleteUm. Hello gorgeous camera strap. I've been entering as many of these as possible just because I LOVE the frilly, vintage-looking camera straps soooo much. Why dont I just buy one?
ReplyDeleteBecause it's the christmas season and all my extra funds are directed toward others :( My santa-ninja skills are amazing and fabulous, but unfortunately leave no room for fun things for me.
Would truly love, appreciate, do a dance, use it every day, take photos of it, and force friends to love it as well.
I'd give it a good home! (I'm not even going to be picky. I love the pleated girly ones... cream and some other fun color... heck I'd take any ones in need of some love :))
I sure do like this gal!! Well I thought I would enter anyway but.......I was hoping my husband got the message when I tweeted him about my need for this camera strap cover. I LOVE the Moonlight Serenade. Gorgeous colors!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI need the walkabout! Love the colors and patterns!
ReplyDeletelindsay.forgette at gmail dot com
I need the Walkabout please!! :):) THANK YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteI need the Sweet Pea strap! Loooove it so much!
ReplyDeleteI really "need" the Crush! Somethin' about that blue with the pop of red! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Green Envy - dSLR Camera Strap Cover
ReplyDeleteI love the walkabout! Ooooh, I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteOk.. My BFF is a Nikon D60, and her name is Beulah. We need the "Moonlight Serenade" strap to improve our relationship, as Beulah would look awesome rockin' this new getup and well I would just look cool for hanging out with such a fashion savvy camera! And I also think a prettier camera works better ;-) Please and Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the Orange Blossom strap - those ruffles are sure to keep my husband's hands off my camera! ;)
ReplyDeleteI NEED the Orange Blossom Ruffle for the canon we ordered TODAY!!! I'm so excited and this would be the most PERFECT accessory for our cam!
ReplyDeleteSimply smitten.. please and thank you!! Love it
ReplyDeleteI NEED the Sweet Pea strap cover ;)
ReplyDeletebridgestranslation at yahoo dot com
Love Love Love Moonlight serenade!!! I
ReplyDeletei am simply smitten by the simply smitten strap! love it!
ReplyDeleteI need the kaleidoscope strap. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeletegobstopper!
ReplyDeleteMoonlight Serenade for sure. This girls needs some moonlight serenading as there has been a lack of serenading in my life. Not to mention it is absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMoonlight serenade has my life needs some serenading. And it is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the Moonlight Serenade!!
ReplyDeletecaalexander2 @ hotmail .com
I love Moonlight Serenade!
ReplyDeleteI love the walkabout!!! Cute shop! I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThis would be so perfect! I just got a new camera so I NEED the orange blossom one ;)
ReplyDeletehoney_erin@hotmail.com
I love love love the Walkabout! Those ruffles are just so cute!
ReplyDeleteI would go for blue serenity
ReplyDeleteJen
jensplace@myctmh.com
Oh these are so cute! I love the orange blossom ruffled strap!
ReplyDeleteI need the Pink Lady Ruffled! Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteOh perhaps pink lady ruffle, or orange blossom or any of them really, they are all fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI like the Pink Lady. It is so sassy!
ReplyDeleteOh my... need the Sea Breeze (the one you have!). LOVE these!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the walkabout strap. That is so cute. I just bought a new camera...so that would be a great addition! :) Thanks for the great give-away!
ReplyDeleteI NEED simply smitten :)
ReplyDeletei NEED the kaleidoscope!!!
ReplyDeleteI need MOONLIGHT SERENADE, it is so beautifuL and --I am so needy this time of the Year--
ReplyDeleteI am getting a new camera for Christmas and I NEED the Green Envy strap...it would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like the walkabout!! Cute! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I have always wanted one of these. I love the Blue Serenity and the Lavendar Daydreams!!
ReplyDeleteI really like Crush! They're all so cute!! Keeping my fingers crossed. My camera could use some camera strap love!
ReplyDeleteI need the Walkabout Ruffeled the green goes wit my camera case :) SOOO stinkin' cute! mowah!
ReplyDeleteLove the one your wearing! But the blue and grey one is pretty too what cute stuff!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweet pea strap cover! Prettiness!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Rhapsody :)
ReplyDeleteI NEED the Kaleidoscope one to give to a photographer friend for Christmas! It just screams her name and style! When do you draw?!
ReplyDeleteI MUST have the Walkabout! I love the color combo and the softness of the ruffles.
ReplyDeleteOk, I dont even know if this is legit, but I am pretty sure I NEED the camera strap that is her profile picture in her shop. The blue with the white polka dots and the mustard yellow ruffle... gah DYING!!! Shoot, I spend so many hours with my camera and my strap rubs my neck raw. Throw be a bone here ;)
ReplyDeleteI love the blue bell ruffled. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower - love your blog! It's so hard to pick just one favorite... I like so many of them. The ruffles are so adorable! Walkabout sure is cute!
ReplyDeletewww.laforcebewithyou.com
All of them? Ok, I guess I need the Gobbstopper or Blue Bell. I just can't decide! :)
ReplyDeletei gotta have the Walkabout!! SO dang cute...ALL OF THEM!
ReplyDeleteThey are all just gorgeous! I would have to pick "Moonlight Serenade"...if I had to pick just one! HAHA!
ReplyDeleteI need the Walk about! so cute! I love lime green and with brown! I am in heaven!
ReplyDeleteI love the Walkabout!! It was hard to decide on which one...I LOVE them all:) (mandiamarshall@yahoo.com)
ReplyDeleteOoooh decisions, decisions!
ReplyDeleteI think my FAV {they're ALL adorable} is the OrAnGe bLoSsOm RuFfLeD strap! ....Hmm, maybe my hubbs will stop stealing my cam if I won it? ;)
Thanks for the chance!
xoxo
Would love the moonlight serenade!
ReplyDeleteI love the walkabout camera strap!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I am a new follower - GFC
Crush? Walkabout? The one that you have around your neck? Give that to me! It will go OH so nicely with my new camera I'm pretty sure Santa is bringing me! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE/need :) the Pink Lady one!!! LOVE IT!!!
ReplyDeletebethalee13 [@] gmail.com
I definitely NEED the one that you got!
ReplyDeleteI never knew I needed this, but they sure are cute!! I Love them all! I would pick the Blue Bell one. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if this ended already, but I need the blue bell ruffled strap!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Blue Serenity - Ruffled dSLR Camera Strap Cover! We just ordered a fancy camera, and it would go perfect with it!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Rhapsody!!! I just got my new camera today and this will be the PERFECT accessorie for it!!! I am in love and want to order these for all of my photo taking friends!!! :)
ReplyDeleteoh GOODNESS, this makes me sad to be so late in the game! I hope I still have a shot at one of these straps! I cannot BELIEVE that I was just drooling over her shop last month and even emailed her back and forth over the lemon drop one- I was going to ask for it for christmas! I guess if I won I wouldn't have to wait!
ReplyDeleteI definitely NEED the Rhapsody strap cover. So cute and colorful. I love, love, love it!!!
ReplyDeletenicolecaywood@gmail.com
nicolecphoto.blogspot.com
I really think I need the Rhapsody strap...love it!
ReplyDeleteSeabreeze or the Moonlight Serenade...love them all really!
ReplyDeletealain0207(at)msn(dot)com
Love the Seabreeze or Moonlight Serenade!
ReplyDeleteerin.cowan[at]clarke.edu
I love the moonlight serenade! It would be perfect for my Canon.
ReplyDelete