That's right -- it's time for an AWESOME giveaway today! Have you've all been chomping at the bit since my teaser yesterday in excited anticipation!?! :)
Okay - well you know already all about Village Boutique (and if you don't, you can read all about it here) and how amazing their jewelry is. And now they are my wonderful sponsors, too!
Today she's been SO generous, and offered to give one of you a fantastic silverware bracelet! AAAAH! Are you SO excited!?! I'm so excited for you! I LOVE this jewelery! It's completely unique and amazing!
Here's what's up for the winning: An Alhambra pattern, discontinued in 1907. The width of this is 5/8" - and she will make another one identical to this so that it fits the winner.
And do you remember her blog I told you about yesterday that has interesting facts about each year of her spoon jewelry? Well she shared with me some interesting facts about these spoons, too:
The average life expectancy in the U.S. was 47 years old
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub
Only 8% of the homes in the U.S. had a telephone
A 3 minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11.00
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph
Most women only washed their hair once a month; and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo
More than 95% of all births in the U.S. took place at home
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30!
Only 14 percent of the homes in the U.S. had a bathtub
Only 8% of the homes in the U.S. had a telephone
A 3 minute call from Denver to New York City cost $11.00
There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph
Most women only washed their hair once a month; and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo
More than 95% of all births in the U.S. took place at home
The average wage in the U.S. was 22 cents per hour
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was only 30!
Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California
Hershey milk-chocolate Kisses are introduced by Hershey Chocolate Co. to compete with Buds, sold by a Lititz, Pa., candy maker since 1893 (by the time that blue-and-white paper streamers are added in 1921 Hershey will be turning out millions of Kisses per day)
And these spoons were there through all of it!
Aren't those cool facts!?!
SO, here's the deets on this week's fantastic giveaway:
WHAT:
An Alhambra pattern, discontinued in 1907. The width of this is 5/8" - and she will make another one identical to this so that it fits the winner
UNTIL WHEN:
Giveaway is open until 9/7/2010 at Midnight
HOW:
1. For your first entry, visit Village Boutique and tell me what your favorite bracelet is
2. For your second entry become a follower -- and make sure to leave a comment telling me that you are!
3. And for an extra entry, leave a comment telling me what your favorite fact was :)
A HUGE thanks to Village Boutique for this beautiful giveaway!
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 234 of 234 Newer› Newest»My favorite is the Violet Spoon Bracelet, but that was a tough choice!
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I'm a new follower ^_^
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The average wage was 22 cents - can you imagine!?
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I am a follower!
My favorite bracelet is Queen Elizabeth Chunky Spoon Bracelet Antique Silverplate Handmade. It's beautiful!
I couldn't believe that 95% of births were at home! That's crazy!
'Siren Dainty Spoon Bracelet Antique Silverware Jewelry' is my favourite bracelet.
Most women only washed their hair once a month; and used Borax or egg yolks for shampoo - I find this very interesting as we seem to be returning to this kind of activity again. Plus ca change...!
Oh wow, what a fantastic Etsy shop! I love the "Pearl Girl and Squirrel Spoon Bracelet." Thanks for the great giveaway!
I'm a follower!
My favorite fact was "The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph" - it would be quite comical if that were the case today! (or REALLY frustrating!)
I just found your blog and became a follower!
Spoonflower braclet caught my eye!!
A 3 minute phone call for $11!!
I love the Love Precious Flower Spoon Bracelet.... so unique!!!!
....and my favorite fact is the 10mph...wow! So slow. I couldn't imagine driving that slow all the time!
One of my favorite bracelets is the Berwick Diana ...but also the Pearl Girl and Squirrel
My favorite fact is..."There were only 8,000 cars in the U.S., and only 144 miles of paved roads"... My family is full of bicyclists so this sounds so nice!
I'm so happy to find your blog. Love it! I am now following you =)
I'm a happy follower and I am loving the Affection AND the Orange Blossom bracelet..it's a toss up. :D THank you so much for the chance at the giveaway - *Crosses fingers to win*
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~
My fave, hmmm, I'm indecisive. its either the Grosvenor, La Rose, or the Spring Bouquet.
I'm a follower
My fave fact is that there was only 144 miles of paved roads. That is amazing!
I am a follower.
Patti
I love all the braclets except the chunky spoon.
Patti
hardworkfhe
My favorite fact was the birthrate at home. We have 7 children. Can't image having to do it at home, all were natural but the last one.
Patti
hardworkfhe
I love the spoon bracelets. I love the Shakespear Spoon Bracelet Vintage Silverware Jewelry, but I especially love the one that you are giving away. I'm a follower now.
My favorite fact was what they used to wash their hair..borax and eggs? It's bad enough they couldn't take baths everyday but smell like eggs? lol
Katharine @ Kat's Almost Purrfect World
http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com
My favorite is the silent movie stars bracelet.
-Nikki
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I'm a follower
-Nikki
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My favorite fact is the wage at 22 cents. Wow times have changed, wonder what that would equal now with inflation!
-Nikki
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My favorite bracelet is the tiger lily.
I just became a follower :)
My favorite fact was about Las Vegas only having a population of 30.
I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed to win this bracelet! I have a spoon ring that I never take off. The bracelet would make a great match!
My fave one from the collection is TRIUMPH.
My favorite fact was that the life expectancy was 47. YIKES! I am currently 47.
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I forgot to give my email on comment #34!
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