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!
I love them all!! Each one is like a unique piece of art! My very favorite though, is #4. The “turquoise” focal stone is beautiful. And the set is just a bit dainty. She is very creative.
Hi. Bossy’s just browsing.
I love #2~
I love #5….awesome!
I love them all…but I most especially love #8, most especially b/c it’s Italian, but also b/c it’s bee-you-tee-full.
Your giveaways are so much fun…as is reading your blog! :-)
Have a great day!
Paige
I love the all purple set.Gorgeous!
I love, love, love #4 with the Mexican Opal!
I love #12. I can wear it both ways!!! I have hardly ever won anything so you might want to seriously consider picking me!
They are all GORGEOUS, but I feel that I really, really NEED #8. Desperately. My neck is sad without it. . .
Oh, my goodness, there were so many beautiful ones that I remember best that #12 was my absolute Fav.!! I hope my number generates!!
They are all quite unique. I really like #8 – goes with anything!!
Even though you already have a million entries, I could use something to give me a boost this week, so….
my favorites are #4 and #8. Either one!
I am lovin’ #8! But I still think I like the one she made for you the best! Thanks for the chance to win such awesome jewelry!
I love, love, love #2!!
I like necklace #9. I love the color pink.
From one southern girl (GA) to another, I really enjoy your blog!
My favorite is the Millefiori necklace.
Thanks! Mama Mia
i love number 5!
PICK ME! PICK ME!
Oh they are ALL pretty! #8 sticks out for me. I’d love that one!!
#8 speaks to me — speaks beautiful things. What a great excuse to go by a new outfit to be worthy of the jewelry! ~ Kristi
I love them all but boy . . . do I love #8. Thanks for the opportunity :)
I am all over #5! Whoa, awesome! :)
Lovin’ the #8 big time!!!
I am lovin’ me #8 big time!!!
#6 and #11 are rockin! Love this giveaway!
I love them all, but my fav is either your necklace or #5!
Pick Me! Pick Me!!!!
They are all beautiful ….but my favorite is #10 Beth
#2 would match 75% of my fall wardrobe!
Oh my goodness, I like 9 and 10, and 7, but gosh, having us pick a favorite? Hello! Its jewelery!!!
oh oh #8 makes me so happy!
I want to play! I love them all but #5 is my fav. Blessings to you Boo.
All are lovely and unique… but I’m hoping for some Italian millefiori to brighten up my white shirt and blue jeans wardrobe!
What beautiful jewelry! My favorites were the milleflore and the one with the Mexican opal pendant.
They’re gorgeous Lisa!
Adrienne
As much as I love my Mississippi State Bulldogs and the #1 jewelry set, I have to say my favorite is #3, the purple.
Love them all, but #5 sounds perfect for my wardrobe!
Oh! There were so many pretty necklaces, but I think my favorite is number 9…follwed closely by numbers 4 and 6:)
I can’t decide which one I like better, #4 or #10. I promise I will be able to make a decision if I win! Thanks for hosting this, Boomama!
#6 is my personal favorite! Thanks BooMama.
Oh, the milliefiori! I love milliefiori with passion! I hope I win!!!
I like #5 the best.
I love #10 and #12 – how could one choose?? Her site is now on my Christmas Wish List. I’ll take them all.
Oh, those were all so lovely, it’s hard to choose just one!! I think #12 might be my favorite.
i LOVE, LOVE, LOVE number 2, the gold-flecked brown stones with olivine czech glass. absolutely smashing!
They are all beautiful, but #2 really strikes my fancy!
I have been a fortunate recipient of Lisa’s jewelry collection and can tell you that each piece is beautifully done.
I love #5, followed closely by #2 and #12. They’re all beautiful!
Love #8- all are so darn cute though!
Ok, this is hard to say my favorite, because it would depend on what I thought I was going to wear. But I like the #8, also the #2 and the #5 the best. Really decisive, aren’t I?
The first one-the black & white one!! Thanks for sharing!!
Super cute stuff! 7, 8, 10 are great! I’m going back now to relook . . .
Oops that would be the white/pearl & garnet one…
My fave is #7…it’s so beautiful!
I love # 5 and # 10. So Pretty!!!
My vote is for #4!! I love the “Mexican Opal” as she called it! I don’t often wear the big beads but #4 would suit me fine!
I also love the millefiori – #8.
Oh, I love #10! Those are gorgeous. #2 & #10 are my faves, so put me in the drawing with all the other millions of fans!
Rhoda
I love #2. No wait, #10. No, #2, definitely #2. I think. Or #10.
All of them but especially the elegant number 5 and neat 10!
Man!! I like A LOT OF THEM! My top three are 2, 9 and 10…I’ll go with 9 as my favorite, because I’d be more likely to wear it regularly! :)
I don’t usually enter contests. I never win anything (useful, anyway.) But I love the purple #3, as well as #10, and #12.
Thanks for Tuesday’s post–great reminder to enjoy the 6 God gave me more!
i love the necklace with the jasper drop piece. lovely.
I’m a #8 kind of girl. So beautiful.
Oh pick me random number generator thingy. #2 is so pretty!
BooMama! If you should, by some strange chance, pick me to win this fabulous contenst, I would like #7. It is colorful and fun, and I would like to think I am both of those things. Even if I do wear khaki a lot to teach in. And a lot of black. But please, I’m a teacher. I like to wear things that don’t show the messes. And I’m a mama. Of 2 little boys. ‘Nuff said.
That was a #7 for me. And if I don’t win, I’m asking for it for Christmas, because it is way cute!
I feel compelled to enter this contest for The Preacher’s Wife – since she’s out of town.
She can make her pick when she gets back.
She can be reached at http://thepreachers-wife.blogspot.com/ if she wins! :-)
I like #2 the best, but I love them all. Ooh, I hope I win!
I’m lovin #8!
It’s hard to pick…but I love #8 the best I think!
All of the necklaces are beautiful, but my favorite is #10.
I loved number 8 with all the flowers. How cute is that.
I like the #6…set!! I hope that I win!!
So great!! #2 Czech glass and AB crystals was my fave!!
I hope you know that this was so popular yesterday it crashed my computer 4 different times, just trying to wend my way on here.
And #12 is the stuff of my dreams. So there, computer, I got to comment anyway, despite your best efforts to thwart me!
I love #2 the most. I love the gold flecked brown and the green beads that accent it all. I think that would work so well many different ways in a wardrobe. Very chic!
#8 for me! Beautiful things!
This is my first contest! Fun!!!
I LOVE #10!!!
I like them all! But I think I like number 8 the best as well. I just love colored glass.
Oh wow – what gorgeous jewelry! Count me in on this contest! I love A LOT of the items, but the one that caught my eye first was #11. The fish is just too cute + I love lampwork beads! Good luck everyone!
Happy Tuesday!
Jennifer :-)
i love this one–
#7… Plenty of faceted Czech glass in olivine and clear combine with blue AB glass beads for a necklace with a lot of sparkle and pizzazz. It is finished with a sterling silver toggle and is 17.5″ long. $25
#5 is my favorite!
They are ALL gorgeous! I really like 3, 5 and 7. Great contest :)
I love them all, but would love to give #3 (the purple set) to my daughter for Christmas.
I like the very last piece, the simple black and clear beaded one… I hope that is a good description. They were all beautiful though.
I love #8 but all of them are beautiful!
GAH !! they’re all gorgeous – but I like #9 the best.
WOW! I love to see what others create!
I am really fond of #10
and yesterday being my birthday an all! sure hope its me that is picked! yahoo!
#2 is gorgeous… love the olive and brown colors!
#3 the purple set for me!
I love, love, love #2! I wear browns and greens primarily, and this necklace would help me complete my look:)
Have mercy, Boomama – can you believe you ALREADY have nearly 4oo people responding to this giveaway??!! Awesome! I would have to say I love #8 because of the flowers. I am just such a summer girl it seems like every year that the Lord and I need to have a “discussion” because summer is ending. But every year, He is faithful to keep His Word; and guess what….summer comes back around.
Profound, I know.
I’d have to say No. 12 . . . so pretty and feminine!!
I love #6!! So pretty!!
Love them all! What talent! I will go for the #5 though, super cute!
Love #8!
I love #2. I already tried to buy it off of her.
#2 and #10 are my favs.
#11. Very cool.
Lisa’s designs are absolutely stunning! My favorites are #2, 7, 8, & 12. :)
Please enter me for the giveaway. Thanks!
I love #5 and the last one.. hard to choose.. both are very pretty :)
#10 Burnt Sienna is my favorite color and I love these earthy tones! It’s beautiful!