***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
Maddie P says
Ohh shiny!
I always wear my pearl earrings!!
Stephanie says
Oooh shiny! I absolutely wear my wedding band every single day!! And lately I’ve been wearing the pearl earrings I wore on my wedding day- everyday now too.
Whitney says
ooooooh SHINY! I have studs from anthro that I must wear every day. They go with everything, and my day is ruined with out them. In just one year, they’ve been through a lot (puppies, washer, etc). And of course, a wedding ring
marianne says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my wedding ring everyday, that’s it.
Veronika says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring all the time. So unique right?
Ryan Mathes says
OOOH SHINY!
I’m BAD about wearing jewelry… so I’ve been trying to find more pieces that I love to wear because then I actually wear them : )
I almost always wear earrings, but not my wedding band. My husband and I are confident in our relationship / alternative like that.
Ryan
PS: I’ved been stalking your blog for months now and JUST NOW have figured out how to leave a comment. YAY!
Lindsey d. says
OOH SHINY!
Nothing I wear every day, but I have a Mignon Faget fleur de lis necklace I wear at least twice a week.
Whitney says
OOOH SHINY! I wear diamond earrings that my parents bought me almost every day.
Andrea says
oooh shiny!
I wear a silver ring with a turquoise gem in it everyday…
Alena says
OOOH SHINY! I always wear my wedding band — my hand would feel funny without it, after close to five years of marriage! I wear earrings most days, and a necklace or two, but those change depending on how I feel that day.
Heather says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement ring every day :)
Lauri says
OOOOOOH SHINY! I wear my great-aunt’s wedding ring. Its so beautiful and meaningful
Sarah says
OOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement ring every day, which originally belonged to my great-grandmother after whom I’m named!
bex says
OOOH SHINY!
I always wear my wedding rings. I had a bracelet (first piece of sparkly he gave me!!) that I got from my husband when he was just my boyfriend that I wore every day, but the clasp broke. Once I get it fixed, that’ll go back to a daily wear piece.
Christa says
OOOH SHINEY!!
Everyday, I wear a vintage diamond ring that was my great, great grandmother’s — we’ve had to get the band replaced and reinforce the setting, but it is so unique and I love that there is such history.
Jenn says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement ring and wedding band everyday!!Other than that I’m looking forward to the day I have another ” dear-to-my-heart” piece of bling that I will wear daily.
Sara says
OOHHH SHINY!!! I always wear my beautiful engagment ring and wedding band that mimic a more vintage style. I also always wear, and have been wearing for almost twenty years, my grandmother’s turquois ring. And, of course, my other bling comes out of medical necessity, my Medic Alert bracelet, letting all the wonderful paramedics and doctors that I’m allergic to anesthesia in case I’m unable to. Those are the four items that rarely leave my body!
Elisa @ What the Vita says
OOOH SHINY! I usually wear my wedding ring 24/7 (yes even while sleeping) but took it off once i reached around 30 weeks because I was afraid I would have to snip it off. Birth is coming VERY soon and I can’ttttt wait to wear it again!
Ellen says
OOOOH! SHINY!!!
Always the wedding and engagement rings. Everything else changes, but I feel naked without those on my finger!
Susie says
OOOH SHINY! Two rings, wedding ring and a birthstone ring, and a necklace with my 3 boys initials or names (I have two fun kid necklaces to choose from).
Kathy says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding rings, as well as my Jerusalem Cross necklace from my mother-in-law. So pretty :)
CherylM. says
“OOOH SHINY!” I always wear my wedding rings and a ruby heart shaped ring.
Jenni says
ooh….shiny!!
I almost always wear the key necklace my parents gave me for my 16th birthday. I’m waiting to find Prince Charming who captures my heart to give him the key….
Diana says
OOOH SHINY!
Love the giveaway – jewelry for people and not homes for a change.
Amber says
Oooh Shiny!
I just wear my wedding rings.
Stephanie says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement ring, wedding ring, mother’s ring and charm bracelet every day.
Kristi says
OOOH SHINY!
Always wear my engagement ring, wedding band, and anniversary band.
On the other hand, I wear my grandmother’s engagement ring, which she promised to me way back when I was a little girl.
Heather says
OOOH SHINY!!
I always have my engagement ring and wedding band on…. but I also go through earring phases where I wear the same pair for months, then switch it up!
Katie says
Oh Shiny!!
I wear my wedding ring every day….and I love it!
Nancy S says
Besides my wedding band, I wear my grandmothers wedding band along with it. I also wear a sterling band with a horse head design because I still haven’t outgrown the horse craze I’ve had since I was young :)
I’m crazy for earrings, so I change those every day & would LOVE to add more to my collection :)
elvira says
OOOH SHINY! My wedding ring and watch.
Mandy says
OOOH SHINY! I always wear my wedding rings, but i also always wear a funky ring I got in Italy years ago. It’s simple, but people always ask about it and I love sharing the story of finding it in a pile in a tiny silver shop in Venice. I also always wear these tiny diamond studs my husband gave me for our first Christmas when we were dating.
Kendra says
Oooh Shiny! I wear my wedding rings. : )
Ashley says
ohhh shiny
I don’t wear any jewerly every day…yet. But once I’m married I will wear my wedding ring every day.
Morgan says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement and wedding rings everyday (and rarely take them off). Everything else I wear rotates to match my outfit of the day.
April Specht says
Oooooh shiny! I wear my wedding band and my diamond earrings I got for baby #2 every day. Still waiting for jewels from baby #3! He’s 6 now.
Katie says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my engagement and wedding ring everyday and although not everyday, I often wear a simple gold cross given to me by my aunt, previously worn by my grandma and great grandma…
Jennifer T says
OHHH SHINY!!! I wear my wedding ring everyday … feel naked without it!
Ann says
Oooh Shiny! Just my wedding ring for the last 18 years :)
Jenny says
Oooh shiny!
I wear my wedding ring and promise ring every. single. day.
Sarah Wilcox says
Oooh Shiny! The only thing I wear every day is my beautiful engagement ring and wedding band. I’m getting bored with my current stash of jewelry, so some new things would be a happy surprise!
Christine says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding & engagement rings every day. I also wear eyeliner & mascara every day, too!
Alisa says
OOOH SHINY!
Karen T says
ooooh SHINY!
I wear a pair of diamond stud earrings that belonged to my late mother. They make me feel close to her everyday.
Jessica says
Ooooh Shiny!
I wear my wedding rings and my silver charm necklace that has my son’s name on it.
Emily says
OOOH SHINY!
I LOVE both of these designers!
I always wear a necklace my boyfriend bought me in Ireland during the first few years we were dating… 10+ years together now!
Jenny says
OOOOH SHINY!!
I wear my great-granmother’s engagement ring almost every day. My grandmother gave it to me because I have her name. It’s a little big for my biggest finger (conveniently my middle finger), so in the dead of winter, I often leave it at home so it won’t fall off!
Beth says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear the same pair of earrings everyday!
Riri says
OOOOH SHINY!
My wedding band! And when I’m not pregnant-puffed-up, my beautiful engagement ring:)
Becca says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring every day, over 6 years now! All other jewelry varies, but THAT ring is for always =)
sarah t says
Ooh shiny! I wear my wedding rings