Now I will tell you up front that I am not, by and large, a jewelry person. I mean, I like a cute pair of earrings as much as the next girl, but I’m not someone who dreams of amassing a large assortment of precious stones or even of owning a really nice watch. I’m perfectly content with whatever Steinmart has on the sale rack, and if I had a choice between having a new diamond ring or taking a fabulous trip with my husband, the trip would win out every single time. It’s not even a contest.
But oddly enough, for the last several months I’ve found myself wishing that I had a simple, pretty necklace that I could wear with almost everything. Life with a four year-old dictates that I’m sort of past the point of wearing anything with a delicate chain, but a few months ago I saw one SASSY necklace in particular that really struck my fancy. Big, chunky beads – simple design – lots of color. I looked at it online almost every single day, but there was no way I could justify buying it during this “season of waiting” we’re walking through right now.
And so I had to let it go.
Well, a couple of weeks ago – right after my birthday – I got an email from Lisa, one of my readers, and she said she wanted to make a necklace for me, and OH, BY THE WAY, she even MAKES HER OWN (CHUNKY, COLORFUL) BEADS.
Somebody give the Lord a handclap. Give Him a handclap of praise.
The necklace arrived a little over a week ago, and y’all, when I finally got it unwrapped, I gasped. And then I said, “I LOVE IT!” about seventeen times in a row, never you mind that I was all by myself. It is absolutely perfect for me, and I really will treasure it forever. I smile every single time I put it on – and I just have to share the sassy jewelry goodness.
So: A GIVEAWAY!
Lisa has been working like crazy to get ready for this giveaway, and she has made some absolutely gorgeous pieces. As a person who could not string oversized wooden beads onto yarn without having a small nervous breakdown, I cannot even imagine the intricacy and attention to detail involved with making jewelry. But I know good stuff when I see it, and Lisa’s jewelry is good stuff. It’s great stuff. No doubt about it.
Here’s how the giveaway will work. Go here to look at Lisa’s fabulous designs, and pick out your favorite. Then come back here, comment, and tell me which one you like the best.
On Friday I’ll use a random number generator to pick TWO winners, and those winners will be able to select the necklace of their choice from Lisa’s collection. And if you want to buy something instead of taking your chances with the drawing, you can certainly do that, too. I think you’ll be surprised by how affordable these one-of-a-kind pieces actually are.
So go. Look. Window shop. And then come back here and tell me which one you like best.
I AM ALREADY SO HAPPY FOR THE WINNERS!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:07 pm
I LOVE #11- the fish bead or the Millifiori! So unique!
Steph
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I love the gold-flecked brown stone necklace paired with olivine Czech glass and brown AB crystals!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful earthy-toned set… and I’m sure I have a ton of fall outfits that it would go with :)))))))))))))))))))))))).
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:13 pm
By the way the set I just described is #2 :)
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:16 pm
I love them all-especially number 5 and number 10
Pick me!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Hello there, I really like number 3, ‘the purple set’. Thanks for the opportunity!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:21 pm
OH. MY. GOODNESS. To just choose ONE! I love #7. But then again I love #10 too. YIKES This gal is good! Thanks
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:23 pm
I love them all but if I have to pick just one ;-) it would be #5 twisted hematite ovals and coin-shaped shells (half mother of pearl and half black lip shell) I think I would wear it the most but I really do love them all.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Ooh! Great stuff! I love #s 2 and 10.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Set number two — the brown and green earthtone one — is stunning. And the wood necklace with the mahongany drop is a close second!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:30 pm
I love, in exactly this order #6 and #9. She does beautiful work. Hope I’m lucky!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Oh number 8 and 11. I love all the colors!!
I do love the one you picked out BooMama! Just love it!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:32 pm
LOVE set #2, with the olivine green and brown beads.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Ding! Ding! Ding! Number 2 is my winner!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:34 pm
I love #9…of course pink always makes me happy…
What a talent that is! I just don’t have that kind of patience!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I thing that the brown/green combination necklace and earrings is FABULOUS!
What amazing works of art they really are!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:37 pm
love them all!! Put I love #1 and the peachy one, I think number 6.
what great prices!!!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
It’s hard to narrow it done because they are all beautiful. But if you’re going to make me choose I’m going to have to go with #10. Wait… no, number 2. But I love 10. But two is so pretty! Here’s for hoping it’s my lucky day!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
I like #5 the best.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Oh, pick me, pick me! I need a new fun necklace!!! I like #9 with the serpentine and rose quartz. But second place would be the adorable little fish guy! ;)
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:40 pm
It’s a tough choice, but I think Millefiori is my top pick.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Ooh, I love number 10. Love the browns and I have always been fond of wooden beads. Plus, I know two sweaters that it would look great with. Hope I’m lucky!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:43 pm
either #5 or #8, I’ll have to go stare at them again to pick!!! ;)
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Oh! I love the gold flecked brown and olivine! So earthy and fall-like!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
My fave is #10. Lovely!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:45 pm
Ohh! Hard to pick. I like number 12 I think. Hope I don’t have a big head and am unable to double it. : ) That would be a bummer.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:46 pm
#2 — It’s the perfect Christmas gift for my best friend! Love it!
Emily
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I love the purple one best. Very cute!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
I’m liking #12! I also like the one you have pictured in this post!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
#2, 5, 9, and 12.
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And that’s the narrowed down list.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Beautiful jewelry! Such talent, I love #2!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I’m lovin’ me #6 — the Graphic Feldspar… mmmmm
Lovely work, Lisa, and thank you, BooMama, for the giveaway!!!!
beck
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:50 pm
I love #10 the wooden necklace and #2 comes in a close second!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
#5 would match so much in my closet!!
Pretty stuff!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
I love love love #12!! What a cool giveaway–all her stuff is fabulous!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Ooohhh, I love #2!!!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Loving #5!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:54 pm
Lisa’s jewelry is beautiful! I love #2 and #12.
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Ohhh I love number 12!!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Love #2!!! I wear lots of brown and green, so this would go with pretty much everything I wear. Great prices, too!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:57 pm
I do love that Mexican Opal and the one after it (5) is really cute too!
October 22nd, 2007 at 12:58 pm
The gold-flecked brown stones in this necklace! Paired with olivine Czech glass and brown AB crystals, this is a great earth-tone set to enjoy with all your fall fashions. That’s #2 – love me some shiny brown and green together!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:02 pm
love the set that is #8…..would really love to win it!!!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
Number 10 and Number 12 are very simple and cute. Beautiful pieces!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
I love #2! Beautiful!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:03 pm
I love #5, #7, & #10. I think #10 us my favorite. Beautiful!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:04 pm
I loved #2 the best. (oh pick me, pick me! I’ll do a little celebratory dance.)
Diane
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:04 pm
#2 is my favorite, since I was only allowed to pick just one (ha)! Truth be told I love them all.
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:05 pm
I LOVE #8… Millefiori! I think I must have it to wear with oh’ so many outfits!
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:06 pm
I love love love #8! Must. Have. It.
October 22nd, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Love them all. But #2 would have to be my favorite!