***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org had a tough job of sifting through nearly 7,000 jewelry hungry ladies (and gentlemen!) but has selected two random winners as… Lisa S. (who, like many, always wears her wedding ring but never gets sick of it because her husband did a great job) and SJ (who also wears her wedding and engagement rings out everyday). Congrats!
Sherry here. I don’t usually write the giveaway posts, but we’re making an exception since I was the one who twisted John’s arm into this week’s giveaway. Instead of our usual DIY & decor-related prizes, this week we’re giving away some body decor that was DIYed (well, created) by two talented jewelry designers. Yup, we have two hundred dollars worth of sparkly, sparkly jewelry for ya (or for your mom/wife/sis/girlfriend/grandma if you’re a dude).
The bling comes from two designers that I couldn’t love more (nope, I didn’t get any swag to say that – I truly love their stuff). The first is Erin McDermott, a Charlotte-based designer who studied at both my and John’s alma maters (FIT in NYC and UVA here in Virginia) and has been featured in Real Simple. Here are some of my favorites things of hers:
And then there’s Towne & Reese, whose studio we crashed earlier this year. Not only do I love their stuff, but I love that they name their pieces after their friends’ children (Towne and Reese are the founders’ daughters’ names). And get this, Clara will actually have a piece named after her in their Spring collection. Do you know how excited that makes this geeky momma? Probably too excited. You bet I’m staking out their Facebook page for a sneak peek. Anyway here are some of my favorite things from their current collection:
- PRIZE: An $100 gift card to Erin McDermott Jewelry AND an $100 gift card to Towne & Reese
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “OOOH SHINY!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …if there’s any item that you wear every single day. If so, is it a wedding ring? A watch? A meaningful piece of jewelry from a relative? An inherited pocket watch from grandpa? An i-Pod? The same pair of lucky underwear? Hope not.
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 19 at 8pm EST (or at 10,000 entries)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two (each winner gets both gift cards)
- PRIZE SHIPS: Anywhere in the whole wide world! (yesss, we love when they’re international)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Erin McDermott Jewelry and Towne & Reese
Andrea Watts says
My wedding ring!
Emily says
Ooooh Shiny!!
I wear three rings. One has elephants on it that I got from the Co-op I lived in, another is a ring I’m borrowing from my one sister that my other sister got for both of them when she was in Mexico (it’s special) and a third is a ring between my friend and I. The mexican ring sometimes doesn’t make it onto my hand but the friend and elephant rings are a must.
Sarah says
Oooh Shiny! Since I am a newlywed I definitely wear my wedding band daily. But almost daily I wear the necklace my husband gave me on our wedding day :)
Dana K says
OOOH SHINY! I wear the same stuff everyday…my watch, wedding bands, sapphire ring, and a necklace…the first piece of jewelry my husband ever gave me. I could use some new things!
caprice says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear a sea turtle with two stones, one emerald and one blue topaz. One is my daughter’s birthstone and the other is for hope.
Lisa J. says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring every day and nearly every day I wear a necklace my parents gave me for a birthday when I was a teenager. The chain broke some time ago, and my husband got me a new one for Christmas last year. Now the necklace is extra special – charm from my parents, chain from my husband.
Kathy says
OOOH SHINY! Nothing that I wear everyday, but maybe someday it will be a ring (hint to my honey).
Ali Miller says
OOOH SHINY!!!
I wear earrings every day (doesn’t matter which pair), and I used to wear the same two sterling bracelets every day until it got HOT in the summer. Ready to start back. I miss them. ooh shiny.
Becca says
Oh Shiny…
I wear my shiny purple ipod everyday – it is the only thing that gets me through my morning commute and keeps my spirits high!
Amanda says
Ooooh shiny!!!
Love this jewelry! In addition to my wedding band, I wear a bracelet that my husband gave to me. It has four leaf clovers on it that signify love, luck, health and wealth. It is my favorite piecc of jewelry since I can always use some extra luck!
Emily says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my lovely wedding band and a small sterling necklace that my husband gave me on our wedding day.
Jo says
“OOOH SHINY!” I only wear my wedding ring every day, I change the rest like it was underwear!
Sarah says
OOOH SHINY! I put my wedding ring on every morning….everything else varies.
Kristin says
OOOHHH SHINY!!!
I love all things sparkley and blingy :-)
I wear my beautiful wedding ring every day. My husband did an amazing job picking it out!!
Taylor says
OOOH SHINY!
I currently wear my wedding ring and pearl earrings that my mother gave me.
shani fouts says
OOOH SHINY! I have a wedding ring I wear every day and a special 10th anniversary necklace my husband got me that year! I never take it off!
Amy says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear 2 items every day. My wedding band and engagement ring (which never leaves my finger, even at 8 months pregnant!) AND a silver and crystal long-stranded necklace my husband gave me as a gift when we found out we were pregnant. I consider it my good luck charm and wear it almost every day.
Stacy says
Oooh, Shiny…I have been wearing a simple little necklace I just bought from the Loft with a shiny star and little purple bead. It was even on super clearance, which makes it even better!
Tracy says
Ooooh shiny….
I wear the diamond earrings my husband gave me every day!
kim says
OOOH SHINEY!
I wear my wedding band and engagement ring everyday. They rarely come off. And most days I wear a pair of simple small silver hoop earrings.
Molly Rosedale says
Oooh shiny! I wear my wedding ring/engagement ring each day, and pearl studs. I like simple for work, but love fun jewelry for the weekends.
Jill says
OOOH SHINY!!!
I wear my engagement and wedding rings every day – my engagement ring was my husband’s grandmother’s and is almost 50 years old (his grandparents never bought an engagement ring, so his grandfather gave it to his grandmother for their 25th anniversary) – and we bought my wedding band together. I also wear a diamond pendant that my husband gave to me on our first anniversary.
laura says
OOOH SHINY! I love dangly earrings.
Jessica says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding rings every day, as well as a simple thin silver band on my left thumb. I usually have a ring on my right hand and earrings on, but they change often.
Molly says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring and my engagement ring MOST days. Although I don’t always wear them on the weekends when I’m just doing stuff at home. And sometimes I just wear my wedding band. So I guess there isn’t anything I wear every day!
Reagan says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my watch that I got for college graduation every day. It reminds me of that special time!
Nina says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear a claddaugh ring that my godfather gave me when I was 14 everyday. This is such a fun giveaway, it must be hilarious to see all these comments starting with OOOH SHINY!
Heather says
OOOH SHINY! My wedding ring :) This stuff is so gorgeous!!
Eli says
OOOH SHINY!! I currently only wear my wedding ring every single day. Other than that I don’t have much jewlery that I just can’t live without. Certainly could use an update!
Josh Spurgeon says
Oooh Shiny!
I wear my wedding band everyday. The only time I even take it off is to just stretch my fingers for a second or so every few days. It’s practically became a part of my hand. Definitely notice if it’s not there. :)
Leigh-Anne says
“OOOH SHINY!” I wear my wedding band and engagement ring every day!
Nancy in NC says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my late grandmother’s antique engagement ring every day.
Chelsea says
OOOH SHINY!
I always wear my wedding ring and a sports watch. Not the most glamorous or even shiny but a sports watch is necessary in my life as an environmental educator (outside in all weather) and as a runner.
Anna says
OOOH SHINY!!
I work with artists and i love wearing pieces they’ve created! I have a special cameo that belonged to my great grandmother that always makes me smile.
Nora says
OOOH SHINY!
I can never remember to wear the same jewelry every day. I don’t like to shower with jewelry on so I always take it off and put something new on. I usually have a hairband on my wrist though, you always need one!
Missy says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear three rings every day — my wedding and engagement rings, plus a beautiful family ring I inherited from my Grandma who died a year ago. It’s nice to look at my hands and be reminded of two people I love so much — my hubby and my sweet Granny.
Nicole says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my wedding ring/band and a huge hammered silver ring that I took off my mother’s hand when she brought it back from Mexico. I also have an awesome pair of diamond studs from my man that he bought me for our 5 year wedding anniversary which I wear most days. Every 5 years…diamonds!!
Jessica says
Oooh Shiny! Engagement Ring and diamond earrings from my mom.
Thanks!
Gena says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my wedding rings every day, plus a ring my mom gave me made up of repurposed diamonds from my grandmother’s brooch (my sister, mom and I all have diamonds from the same brooch that we made into a piece of jewlery of our choosing). I also wear a horseshoe necklace my husband gave me after the birth of our first child.
Lenalaire says
OOOH SHINY! Every day I wear one necklace, usually for a couple of months (or more!) until I find another necklace I absolutely love.
Bethany says
“OOOH SHINY!”
I wear a pair of black diamond earrings that my b/f got me for our 5th anniversary. I never take them off. :)
Leslie M says
OOOOH Shiny!!!
I wear my engagement and wedding ring everyday!!
Liz says
OOOH SHINY! Beside the requisite wedding band I wear a pair of small white gold hoops my parents gave me everyday.
Sara says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my wedding band every day, but that’s the I only daily piece of jewelry I have. Otherwise I like to mix it up!
Corinne says
OOOH SHINY!
I actually don’t wear any item every day anymore! I used to wear a double-star sapphire ring that my grandpa gave my mom, and she later gave to me, every single day. I only took it off to shower. Then one day at the work, the stone popped out, so I put it in a baggie to take to a jeweler for repair. Later that week, I got into a cleaning frenzy and accidentally threw away the baggie! I miss that ring :(
Allison G says
OOOH SHINY!!!!! I have three things: wedding rings, a clunky watch, and my necklace with my son’s name, Aidan, on it with his Sept. birthstone. Earrings are out these days, he pulls them off!!
mariela says
OOOH SHINY!
Lately I’m into necklaces. The piece of jewelry that I wear every day is my engagement ring.
Amy says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement and wedding rings every day and a beautiful watch that I received from my husband as a push present for baby #3.
Cindy says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring every day!
Samantha Frank says
Oooh! Shiny! I LOVE handmade jewelery – most of my favorite pieces were crafted by a friend of mine!