***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
Meggles says
OOOHH SHINY!!
For 16 years (oh my!) I have worn either my wedding/engagement rings or my anniversary band every day.
steff says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding band every day for sure!
Payal says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring everyday.
Buggus says
Ooh shiny!! I wear a birthstone ring in honor of my son, and a pearl that my late father gave me for my 20th birthday, in addition to wedding rings of course!
Lindsay says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring and the necklace and earrings my husband gave me on our wedding day (earrings stay in my second piercing so I can put more fun ones in my first!) Obviously, they’re all sentimental to me so I like to keep them on, but I also don’t want to lose them!
Andi says
Oooh shiny! I wear my glasses most days.
christine says
“OOOH SHINY”
my wedding band
Kari says
OOoh SHINY!!
I always have my wedding ring on, but my other jewelry stash is lacking! I need some body bling!
Andrea says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear a ring my parents gave me and a watch everyday…oh, and some cz studs.
Sue Ryan says
OOOOH SHINY! I wear my wedding ring every day and switch up my earrings depending on the mood.
Cathy says
OOOH SHINY I wear my wedding ring always.
Ivana says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my engagement and wedding band every day. We like to travel and my husband proposed in Prague (Czech Republic) on the Karl’s bridge – I always remember it when I look at my engagement band with Bohemian garnet on it.
Kim Adams says
OOOH SHINY! Love this jewelry. Everyday I wear my wedding band (I keep knocking the diamond loose on my engagement ring, so that one stays off), and I wear a sapphire ring the hubby got me for our 10 year dating anniversary.
Brittany says
OOH SHINY!
There’s actually a few pieces I wear every day. I have 2 handmade “friendship” anklets that I’ve had on for years, 3 rings (one owl, one dragonfly, one black stone), a black and silver peace bracelet and a CTR ring necklace that’s worn about 5 days of the week. I love jewelery haha.
Kate H. says
OOOH SHINY!!
Well, it should be my wedding ring, but we never got wedding rings. How about: someday I will wear my wedding ring everyday. I’m really a stickler for wearing my wedding ring everyday (in the future). I don’t go anywhere without my wedding ring (in the future). Gosh, I’m sentimental.
nk says
“OOOH SHINY!”
I have a lovely white gold ring with blue topaz stone that I wear daily. Not a wedding/engagement ring but given to me as a birthday present that I love dearly.
Elaine Karrh says
OOOH SHINY!!! I wear a vintage necklace everyday that my best friend since grade school gave me. It has several different charms on it, and I love it….
Sarah Heppner says
Oooh shiny! I wear a “Pyrrha” necklace that has a symbol that in Latin means “Love Conquers All”.
Linda McCormick says
OOOH SHINY!!! I wear my wedding ring every day, and I still get a thrill from seeing my husband wear his. It speaks to his love and faithfulness and shows he’s proud to be “taken.” I’m so grateful for him!
Tanja says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my faux diamond earnings everyday. One day I’ll have real ones. That’s after my new windows, kitchen, renovated bathrooms, redone family room and the list goes on and on.
Hanna says
OOH SHINY
Why yes, in fact, I have worn a watch since I was six years old. That means every day. And I only take it off IN the shower- I always get sporty watches in a fun color. I am literally attached to my watches. I mean, of course I have had a lot of different watches over the years- they only hold up for about a year (no $$$$ for me. tarjayy is the best place to buy a watch IMO.
Right now mine is timex and purple. all the toddlers at the daycare center I volunteer at love it! And its a great convo piece!!!
Sara says
OOOH SHINY!
P says
Oooh Shiny!
Always nice when its shiny
Sofie says
OOOH SHINY!
I always wear a watch that I recently got for a steal – and it is so, so gorgeous.
Beth says
OOOH SHINY!!! I wear my wedding ring and either pearl or diamond studs everyday!
Silke says
OOOH SHINY!
I have a necklace I wear everyday and have tons of pendants that can go on it. But usually it is a birdcage with an actual teeny-tiny bird in it.
This is an awsome give-away Sherry ! I love it that you want to do something non-diy every once in a while. It keeps it fresh and VERY exciting !!
Sarah Beth says
OOH SHINY!!
I wear a smile everyday :)
…and my engagement/wedding rings.
Patricia says
OOH SHINY!
My favourite piece of jewelry is a tiffany’s silver necklace with two heart pendants dangling from it. It was given to me by my boyfriend when we celebrated our 1 year anniversary on a boat on the river Seine in Paris. Originally, I wasn’t too fond of it but wore it anyway to show my boyfriend how much I appreciated it – and now, a couple of years later I absolutely adore it and wouldn’t go anywhere without it!
Breeanna says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring everyday without fail. I actually never take it off, unless doing something to get it dirty :)
Kellie Bango says
OOOH SHINY! I have nothing I wearing regularly…but if I win maybe I can find something!
Skye says
“OOOH SHINY!”
I wear my wedding ring every day. It’s silver, an arrow hitting a heart. Awww.
I’m currently just recovering from a low jewelry phase of my life thanks to my two littles. So usually I wear a simple necklace, and or some bangles. Nothing I’m worried about little fingers breaking, pulling, scratching. LOL
Monica says
OOOH SHINY!!
I absolutely must wear a watch everyday. I can’t live without that ounce on my arm. I feel uneven without it.
Trisha says
OOOH Shiny! I always wear a leather bracelet that I bought when I was in Italy. It reminds me to make wise decisions that will help me make it back there in my future!
nurul says
OOOH SHINY!
i love bangles or bracelets and would wear different ones each day :)
Mandy says
OOOH SHINY!
I have four rings that I always wear, along with some bangles. I feel naked if I leave the house without them haha.
Danielle says
OOOH SHINY! I only carry around my iPhone everyday so I’m due some nice jewellry.
Thanks guys!
Laurel says
OOOH SHINY!!
Every day I wear two rings, both with tanzanite stones, one on each ring finger. They were gifts from my boyfriend. I LOVE them!
Delphine says
OOOH!! SHINY!
I have my engagement ring and two bracelets, both silver, that I wear everyday. All are very dear to me.
Julia says
OOOH SHINY! Every day, for the past 16 years (OMG – has it been that long since I was a sophomore in high school?) I’ve worn a simple, silver toe ring on my right foot. Love it!
Kirsten says
Oooh shiny! Wow – this jewellery is beautiful (especially the light pink earrings)! I have never posted before – but finally a competition that is open to Australian readers..so I thought I would ghave to. John and Sherry I love your website and just wish that all of your wonderful American stores would hurry up and expand their businesses to Australia so that we can visit them too. i get so jealous of all your lovely purchases and then never get to visit the stores!
Allison says
OOOH SHINY!
Well since this past August, I wear the most beautiful engagement ring in the whole world! I have worn and continue to wear on my right hand though an aquamarine ring my grandparents gave me when I left for college :)
jc says
OOOH SHINY! I wear earrings every day. I don’t know why but I feel so underdressed without them. Even when I’m just wearing a regular shirt and jeans, I think the earrings make me look more put together. Would love to add new ones to my collection :)
Tamryn says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my wedding ring, celebrated our 6 month wedding anniversary this past sunday :)
Kelly says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring every day, and earrings. I usually leave the earrings in for a couple of weeks before I remember to change them!
trish says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my wedding ring every day!
Shawn says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my flip flops most everyday. I don’t really have any jewelry I wear, but maybe you guys can help me change that!
Sarah says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my engagement ring all the time and next year a wedding band will join it! Those towne and reese pieces are stunning. Drool!
Janke says
OOOH SHINY!
I always wear my wedding ring and a watch. I feel almost naked without them. Besides that I usually wear earrings to work. But I have to say I don’t own that much jewelry so a cute little addition would be nice.
Steph says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding and engagement rings everyday, plus simple silver sleepers. There are some really gorgeous pieces to choose from!
Julia says
OOOH SHINY!
I’m guaranteed to be always be wearing my diamond stud earrings. It was my goal to buy myself diamond stud earrings by the time I was 30, but my now-husband ended up buying me some for our first Valentines day together (he was being sneaky so I wouldn’t realise he wanted to propose). I can count on one hand the number of times they have been taken off since I got them 3 years ago.