Top Model of the World 2010

Carolina Rodriguez of Colombia is the winner of Top Model of the World 2010. The pageant was participated by 43 delegates from all over the world. It was held in Hohensyburg Casino in Dortmund, Germany yesterday, 21 February.

The bubbly and energetic Rodriguez also won the Best Talent award.

Coming in second place (1st runner-up) was Gabriela Concepcion of Venezuela. Muriel Susana Viera of the USA was 2nd runner-up while Xenia Lamber of Ukraine was 3rd runner-up. Fourth runner-up was Daniela Arkenberg of Germany.

We haven't received words yet who among the delegates made to the Top 10 but we will update this entry soon if we will get the information.

Among the candidates who may be familiar to us are Miss Czech Republic Eliska Buckova who competed in Miss universe 2008 in Vietnam. She was a semi-finalist in that pageant. Melat Yante of Ethiopia was also a Miss Universe delegate last year (2009) in the Bahamas where she was unplaced.

Amazing Giveaway: Shades of Light Fleurette Floor Lamp!

Want to win something? Of course you do! This week I'll be doing a give away for one of my favorite stores: Shades of Light. They specialize in one of my fave things: lighting; but they also have a gorgeous selection of home accessories, furniture, rugs, and more! Remember when I blogged about them for my selection of great and affordable floor lamps? See it HERE if you missed out. Well ever since then, I've been in love with their line--check out their website HERE for more great things. They have a blog as well--Inspired Spaces.



Enough gushing--back to the giveaway! The item we're giving away today is the Fleurette Floor lamp above (shade not included). This lamp is perfect for right now as it reminds me of spring. It's also fun, organic and very beautiful. These are the rules: To enter the contest you must comment to this post by Thursday March 19th 8 PM EST. Type the name of the lamp (Fleurette) and what you're looking forward to most for spring, besides the possibility of winning this great floor lamp. Winners must be in the lower 48 states only, and of course, only one entry per person. I'm not allowed to win, so give it your all!

Since the shade is not included, let me suggest these:THIS one is great for spring! Bright and happy. The Cotton Duck shade.

I love this pattern of the Modern Damask Drum Shade.

I'll announce the winner as chosen by random.org on Friday March 20th. Good luck everyone! PLEASE NO ANONYMOUS COMMENTS

If you like this lamp and want to see more of Shades of Light's products, please visit their website AND their blog! Be careful though--everything they have is something you're going to want!


Alicia B.