Alexa's Angels Giveaway! CLOSED

So I've been a huge sports fan for most of my life. Born and raised in Boston, it's pretty much automatic that I would become a citizen of Red Sox nation. Now of course I love all of our other teams as well, and I go to as many games as possible.

Having moved to Denver, I haven't dropped my loyalty to Boston. I have instead taken on a new batch of teams to support. And with that support, I must be the fashionista I am and match my outfits to team colors.

Clothing-wise, it's pretty easy to get female-oriented jerseys and tanks. Jewelry has been another endeavor entirely.

I didn't think I'd ever find a perfect piece of jewelry for the Colorado Avalanche, until I was perusing Alexa's Angels and found the Garnet and Gray Pearl Sterling Silver Necklace.

It's not the easiest to appreciate online, but around my neck it's a private-box worthy piece. I tend to wear a plain white zipped hoodie with the avalanche logo to games, so while I could focus on wearing skinny jeans and heels with my outfit, I didn't feel I ever looked like a fashionable fan... until now.

While the focus on Alexa's Angels jewelry is mainly inspirational pieces, you'll find on the website and in the hard copy catalog that there is a good variety in collections.

Beth Lang, the president and CEO of Alexa's Angels, has been creating jewelry since the mid-90s. Her inspirational jewelry line is meant to inspire heartfelt emotion in everyone who wears it. The most recent collection, Emma Rose, was launched this year and it consists of fashion-forward pieces that will work with any personality and any outfit.

In addition to the meaningful and fabulous jewelry, Alexa's Angels supports many organizations that empower women of all ages. And if you have a non-profit organization that could use a grant or product donation, you can apply on their website.

But for now, the focus is on bringing meaning and fashion to your life with Alexa's Angels jewelry... and the company has been kind enough to offer one of you the item of your choice up to $50 or the same Garnet and Gray Pearl Sterling Silver necklace!



To Enter:

REQUIRED: you must become a facebook fan of Alexa's Angels. This will be confirmed by the sponsor. Let me know in a comment that you're a fan. For privacy sake, you don't have to write your facebook name. If chosen, I'll ask via email. So please leave your email in the comment as well!

For a second entry, what would you like to own from Alexa's Angels?

Contest will end June 1st 2010

Contest is open to US entries only

Upcoming review of CSN!

A lot of changes are happening in my life right now, including finding a new place to live. I may have secured a new apartment and already I'm thinking about how to decorate. Checking out sofas on CSN has certainly been a good start!

This site has over 200 stores in one with everything you'll need from home goods to clothing to pet needs.

In the coming weeks, I'll be writing a review on CSN and hosting a giveaway!

Stay tuned my lovelies as I'm sure each one of you will find something you need (or want) from CSN!

Lacokine Giveaway!

if it isn't obvious from most of my blog posts, I kind of have an obsession with jewelry. I never did before, but I keep stumbling upon amazing talent and it continues with this Korine necklace from Lacokine.

I immediately fell in love with its rustic appeal, and the asymmetry is so much fun. It's truly eye-catching and an overall great piece.

I met the designer behind Lacokine, Genevieve, who was kind enough to send me this necklace for the review and giveaway. Yes, my lovely readers, one of you will win this necklace!

Genevieve discovered jewelry-making as a hobby about two years ago. She stumbled upon a blog that talked about making handmade jewelry. As a person who always wanted to create, she was immediately captured and started creating.

While a hobby now, Genevieve hopes to make this a full-time career. Her inspiration comes from places like Etsy and materials such as semi-precious stones of all kinds! She loves working with briolettes and faceted stones. It's lovely and very inspiring.

Genevieve is addicted to vintage things as well! She recently opened another shop on Etsy who's named LacOprint. This shop includes illustrations of vintage style or retro. She loves drawing vintage texture.

I encourage you all to check out both shops, as it will help you gain entries to win this Korine necklace from Lacokine!

To Enter:

Mandatory Entry: visit Lacokine and tell me your favorite piece

Second Optional Entry (only counts after the above entry): Visit LacOprint and tell me your favorite item.

Contest will May 20th, 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Genevieve did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

quietlove Giveaway! CLOSED

If you've been reading my other blog at all, you'll find that I have found love. Actually love found me, and it's making me crazy.

It's exciting, scary, wonderful, time-consuming, fast-paced, amazing... it's so many things tied up in a knot. I don't know what's going on half the time.

Yet in whichever direction the rope twists... in spite of the giant knot that has been created in my life... I am the happiest I've ever been.

It's funny because this all made sense to me when I saw these Knotted Love earrings from quietlove. They're a simple yet complicated, beautiful and creative. I don't know where the wire ends and it's comforting in many ways.

I won't go into further depth as I might have confused myself further with the way my life is going, so I'll just focus on Izabella, the designer behind quietlove, and her talent.

Feminine, soft, delicate... and for me comforting. All of her pieces are beautiful and crafted to your satisfaction.

Izabella has been making jewelry for approximately 4 years. She is inspired by New York City, her travels and all the people around her. She loves etsy as a forum to share and discuss crafts.

Currently Izabella is working on screen-printed prints for a new home decor etsy shop that she will be opening hopefully very soon. I know I can't wait!

But for now, the focus is jewelry and as a treat for all of you Izabella has offered one of you the chance to win an item of your choice from her shop!

To Enter:

Visit quietlove and come back and comment with your favorite item. Please leave your email in the comment as well.

Contest ends May 15, 2010

Contest is open to US entries only

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Izabella did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

PJHillco Crochet Giveaway! CLOSED

I am always amazed by what people can make by hand. In my internet searching for baby shower gifts I stumbled upon a pair of baby sandals that from a distance looked basic, but when I received them and took a look up close were amazing!

Julie, the designer behind PJHillco, has been crocheting since she was a child. Her mother taught her the basics, but her talent took off from there. Now she has been crocheting for 40+ years!!!

In particular, Julie loves to crochet for babies. She feels as if she is sharing in the joy of a newborn baby every time she makes a baby bib, a pair of booties or a hat!

What impresses me the most about Julie's work is her stitching. Her talent rivals everything you buy in the store, but moreso because it's hand-made and one of a kind.

I gave the crocheted sandals she made to a co-worker of mine who is having a baby girl in approximately 1 week. The sandals were the hit of the party as no one had ever seen anything like them.

There is nothing I love more than being the best gift giver, and with the help of Julie I can give one of you a great gift from PJHillco.

Julie has generously offered to give one of you the item of your choice up to $10 from her shop. Since approximately 75% of the items in her shop is $10 or under, you have a great selection of items to win!

To Enter:

Visit PJHillco and come back and comment with your favorite item. It does not have to be the item you would choose as the winner. Please leave your email in the comment as well.

Contest ends April, 25 2010

Contest is open to international entries

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Julie did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.

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Ends 5/14/10 at noon EST

Sarah Keyes Jewellry Designs CLOSED

I'm a big fan of the statement piece. I like way it looks. I like the attention it brings. But of course... it's gotta be the right statement.

I found Sarah Keyes Jewellry online and immediately coveted all of her pieces. She has this incredible talent where she laser cuts acrylic into various images and puts together an impressive piece of jewelry.

I came acrose the La Rose Noir necklace and knew I needed to have it around my necklace. It's a large rose, beautifully cut, gracing my sternum. It's big but not over the top. It's also elegant and inviting.

Sarah has always had a passion for creating things since she was a little girl, especially jewelery. She would use various materials from shells, plastacine, pasta, and anything else she could find! A few years ago she did an evening course which re-awkened her passion and then led onto a 3D design and jewelery-making course

She hasn't looked back. Nothing makes Sarah happier than creativity. She is inspired by the desire to create original and unique jewellery that doesn't cost a fortune. And in particular, she loves to replicate vintage and antique pieces, giving them a modern day twist by using laser cut technolgy with acrylic.

I've received several compliments on my La Rose Noir necklace and I know one of you will receive many compliments too as Sarah has offered to give one you the item of your choice from her shop up to $28!

To Enter:

Visit Sarah Keys Jewellry and comment with your favorite item. It does not have to be the item you would choose to win. Be sure to leave your email in the comment!

If you can't wait to win, Sarah is offering 10% of the value of orders that have come through this blog. Simple message her on etsy with the code ETSY10 along with your order and it will be deducted.

Contest will end April 18, 2010 @ midnight EST

BE SURE TO ENTER MY OTHER GIVEAWAYS LISTED IN THE TOP RIGHT!

Contest open to international entries


DISCLAIMER:
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win by the email I send to him/her. By entering this contest you agree to not hold me nor the sponsor responsible if I don't get your confirmation email or if the prize does not arrive.

Sarah did NOT pay me to do this review. I often approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. I ask their permission to review their products. If someone asks me to review his/her product, I will always let you know. Once winner has confirmed, I either send winner's info to the sponsor or if prize is in my possession, I mail it. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter.