***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
Amanda says
Ooh, Shiny!
I wear earrings my boyfriend got me for our one year anniversary everyday!
Carrie C says
OOOOHH SHINY!! I wear my engagement and wedding ring every day. The mere site of them makes me smile (having been married 2 months I hope this doesnt wear off anytime soon.)
Virginia says
OOOH SHINY!
I got a ring for my high school graduation with my birthstone. I wear that puppy everyday!
Charlotte says
oooh, shiny!! my daily jewellery are my wedding and engagement rings. Sometimes I’ll wear a brooch on a jacket, but usually I’m too lazy to do mauch more than that.
Preeti says
OOOH SHINY!! I always wear my wedding rings
Tammy Wirt says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding band and engagement ring every day. The only time they come off is for really messy cooking or for a good cleaning. More days than not, I also wear the pendant my husband gave me after the birth of our son that has his name, birth date and a small blue sapphire gemstone for his birth stone. :) It’s my way of keeping them both close when I’m not home.
Jenna C. says
OOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring everyday. It came from the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and was a complete surprise. I love it.
Camille says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear earrings every day. Usually a pair silver hoops that my Mom gave me for Christmas one year.
amber says
Such beautiful stuff! I always wear the eternity necklace my boyfriend gave me and the gold and opal ring from my mom that her parents gave her. Love them!
Ellen says
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Aubrey says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding ring, first anniversary earrings, and Pandora charm bracelet every day.
Lorilyn says
OOOH SHINY! My wedding ring is my main stay, but I usually always have a pair of earrings thrown in their as well.
Halley (Blunder Construction) says
OOOH SHINY!
I rotate through my jewelry depending on my mood!
Jessica says
OOOH Shiny! I wear a simple Tiffany open heart necklace everyday. Seems to go with everything.
Amber V. says
OOHHH SHINY!!
I wear a “mustard seed” necklace given to my by my Aunt. The women in my family get them from gifts for their 50th brithdays but I was inducted a little early (at 21). It’s a reminder of the most most important things in my life. Family and faith.
Cherri says
OOOH SHINY! I always wear my engagement ring daily and any costume jewelry that may make my outfit pop! Hope I win!
N.L. Snider says
“OOOH SHINY!”
I always have my wedding rings and anniversary ring on!
Samantha says
oooh shiny!
I wear a pair of diamond stud earring every day. Mostly because I’m scared I would lose them if I took them out.
Liz says
OOOOH SHINY!
I always wear my wedding ring. When sleeping, in the shower … always.
Kate (Southern Belle Simple) says
OOOH SHINY!!! I don’t have one piece I wear each day, but I always try to wear a pair of earrings…even when I’m not dolled up, they make me feel a bit more put together. I’d love to win!
Brittany Taylor says
Oooh Shiny!
Rosie says
OOOH SHINY! I always wear my engagement/wedding ring – I never wore rings before my husband proposed but this ring means eveything to me and I never take it off now! He designed it himself and I was happily surprised with how completely “me” it was and I told him I didn’t want a wedding band as well beacause the engagement ring was so perfect anything else would take away from it.
Jess says
OOOH SHINY!!! I wear my engagement ring and wedding band every day. I also wear a silver chain with a single pearl pendant that was handed down to me from a great aunt.
Tanya K says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear the beautiful engagement ring that my adorable hubs proposed with, together with my grandmother’s diamond wedding ring.
Meagan says
Ooh Shiny!!!
I wear a lot of jewlery daily, as I never change or take off my earrings (3 in each ear), bracelets (tiffany chain with heart and it’s a boy charm, and dennis bracelet), or rings(7 on 5 fingers). I only change necklaces to go with my outfits.
Katie says
OOOH SHINY!!!
I wear my wedding ring, Irish Claddagh ring, and “k” Tiffany’s necklace everyday!
Ashley G. says
OOOH SHINY! I typically don’t wear the same piece two times in a row, but I don’t have much jewelry and would love to add to my collection!
Corrie says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear a claddaugh ring from my boyfriend and one other ring on my hands every day. I don’t even take them off to shower, sleep or swim. I also wear a necklace that my boyfriend gave me NEARLY every day because I lack any other nice jewelry to wear to work. :o(
Liz says
OOOH Shiny! Everyday I wear a monogrammed necklace that my dad gave my sister and me. He rarely picks out something sentimental, but he was so proud of it. I’m proud of it too, which is why I choose to wear it every day.
Rebecca O says
OOH SHINEY!
My husband always teases me about being like a moth, drawn to the light…and the sparkle.
I always wear a necklace he bought me from a little shop in Brooklyn, with a gold absinthe spoon modeled on one designed by Toulouse LaTrec. Best part was he surprised me with it months after we’d been in the shop- such a good listener :)
Laura says
OOOH Shiny! Daily for me = wedding ring & watch (from hubby)–other than that it varies. Thanks for the giveaway!
Ellen K says
OOOH SHINY!
I’m always wearing my wedding ring and a simple pair of earrings that were given to me by my mom when I graduated college.
Julie B. says
OOOH SHINY! I wear a necklace with a diamond pendant that my husband gave me on our wedding day.
gboll says
Oooh shiny! :) Nope, nothing I wear everyday since I stay home. I found Erin’s website recently on a C’ville wedding magazine blog (I think) and the funny thing is that my daughter went to UVA with an Erin McDermitt and I thought it was her at first. :)I didn’t realize John went to UVA. Wahoowa! ;)
cristina says
Oooh shiny!
I wear my wedding and engagement rings everyday.
Krista D. says
OOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding and engagement rings every day. I’m not a big bling fan, so most days its my rings and my watch and that’s it.
Kim says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear my wedding band, engagement ring, and a ring that my husband gave me for Christmas one year every day.
Amber says
OOOH SHINY! Gotta wear the watch everyday!
Ashley says
OOOH SHINY! I wear my engagement ring and wedding band and pearl earrings from my parents every day, actually, I don’t take any of them off except for an occasion cleaning. I like the idea of wearing something from the three most important people in my life all the time.
Kate says
“OOOH SHINY!” Wedding ring, engagement ring, and his grandmother’s wedding ring. I love them!
Kristina says
OOOH SHINY!
So there are a couple things I wear every day:
(1) My wedding and engagement rings – and I still find myself admiring them even after several years…
(2) My work badge (ugh, so boring) – well, on work days only I guess
(3) Another ring that my husband gave me long before we were engaged. And almost scared me into thinking he was going to propose. And I definitely wasn’t ready to say yes yet!
Meredith says
OOOH SHINY!
I always wear my engagement ring, but I switch everything else up daily… I love accessories!
Amanda says
OHHH Shiny! I wear a ring from a trip I took with my in-laws and my husband the first year we were married. My father in law refused to allow anyone to buy anything until I picked something for myself. I love the memories that go along with it!
Ashley says
Ooh Shiny!
I used to wear a diamond right that my grandmother gave to me but unfortunately it was stolen this past January. : (
Shanna says
Oooh! Shiny!!
The only thing I wear every day that’s the same is my watch. I’m not even that in love with it, but I can’t imagine not having it on. If I do happen to forget it, I find myself feeling both naked and lost for the entire day. It’s not pretty.
Jennifer Rangel says
OOOH SHINY!
I wear a sign language “I love You” necklace that I got at James Avery a few years ago. It’s perfect because its just a hand with 3 fingers sticking up. I have a pet peeve of things that SAY I love you.
Jennifer
sarah s says
OOOH SHINY!!!!
I wear my wedding rings and a watch (varies which one) every single day!
Krista says
“OOOH SHINY!”
Jenna says
oooh shiny! wedding and engagement rings plus i wear the same pair of earrings most days…i could use something new and pretty!
Julia says
OOOH SHINY!!
I wear my pearl earrings everyday.