Winner of the Holiday Bracelet!

It's time to announce the winner of Shamble Ramble's Holiday Bracelet!!

The winner is:

Cara@TwiceLovely 11/17/2010 04:00 PM

My favorite part of the season is dancing with my kids to Oakridge Boys Christmas CD and unpacking decorations.

CONGRATULATIONS, CARA!! Send me an email and Stacey & Nicole will get your Holiday Bracelet out for you to enjoy this season! :)


BTW -- have you guys checked out Cara's awesome blog, Twice Lovely?  It's seriously one of my absolute favorite reads!


Thanks again to my awesome sponsors, Stacey &Nicole at Shamble Ramble!

 

Giveaway of a Holiday Candy Button Bracelet!

Well they've done it again -- Nicole & Stacey, the creators (and sisters!) of Shamble Ramble and it's GORGEOUS jewelry have been incredibly wonderful and wanted to give another lucky reader a chance to win one of their lovely pieces of jewelry!   

And this time around it's a Holiday-inspired bracelet for Christmas:

It's their Holiday Candy Button Bracelet -- just for YOU!


So how do you win this beauty?

I've made it SO easy -- and you have four different ways:

1.  Go to Shamble Ramble's store and tell me what's your favorite piece of jewelry
2.  Leave a comment telling everyone what your favorite part of the Christmas Season is
3.  Blog, Twitter, or Facebook about this fantastic giveaway (and leave one comment that you did)
4.  And for a BONUS - become a follower of Shamble Ramble's blog (and leave a comment again)

Let the Holiday Commenting begin!!! :)  This giveaway is open until 11/19/2010 at Noon Central Time.

 

And the winner is....

It's time to announce the winner of the Village Boutique Vintage Tiger Lily Bracelet!!  YAY! :)

If you didn't win -- remember Santa's coming soon; one of Village Boutique's bracelets might be just thing to add to your list. :)

The Random Number Picker chose # 59:

Which is.....

Shelly, who said:

The fact that only 1 in 10 adults could read or write got my attention. Reminding me how fortunate I am. :)


What a great reminder, Shelly!  LOVE your comment! :)

Looks like that was one of the most popular favorite fact for you guys -- that an the reasons for death --- ewwww.

CONGRATULATIONS, SHELLY!

Send me an email and we'll get your new, custom sized bracelet to you.

And thanks again to Village Boutique -- what an awesome giveaway she's made possible!

 

Village Boutique Giveaway!!

That's right -- it's time for another AWESOME giveaway today!   Today's giveaway is from the absolutely FANTASTIC Village Boutique.  They are my wonderful sponsors -- and they have THE most gorgeous jewelry -- I'm SO in love with these bracelets, you guys!  I have my own and I wear it EVERYWHERE!

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:  A Tiger Lilly pattern, circa 1901.  And she will make another one identical to this so that it fits the winner.

And do you remember her blog I've told you about before -- it has interesting facts about each year of her spoon jewelry?  Well she shared with me some interesting facts about these spoons, too:

- Alabama, Mississippi, Iowa, and Tennessee were each more heavily populated than California. With a mere 1.4 million residents, California was only the 21st most populous state in the Union!

- Sugar cost four cents a pound. Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee cost fifteen cents a pound.

- Life expectancy at birth for U.S. white males is 48.23 years, for white females, 51.08 years (few people die at those ages, but so many die before age 5 that they balance those who live into their 70s and 80s).

- The five leading causes of death in the U.S. were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

- There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day.

- One in ten U.S. adults couldn't read or write.

- Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school.

- The Nordstrom retail chain has its beginnings in a Seattle shoe shop opened by Swedish immigrant John W. Nordstrom, 30, and a partner. Nordstrom arrived at New York in 1887 with $5 and has made $13,000 mining gold in Alaska and the Klondike.

- Detroit automaker Ransom E. Olds moves his assembly plant to his hometown of Lansing, Mich. Copper and lumber baron Samuel L. Smith has financed the Olds Motor Works, and Olds markets 425 curved-dash "Oldsmobile" runabouts, a number that he will increase to 5,000 by 1904 as he produces the first commercially successful U.S.-made motorcar

- New York City streetcars and elevated trains convert to electric power, but horsecars continue to move up and down Fifth Avenue, and commuter trains still run on steam

- Texas ranch owner Anna Edson Taylor, 43, goes over Niagara's Horseshoe Falls in a barrel October 24. She wears a leather harness inside the barrel, which is four-and-a-half feet long, three feet in diameter, and cushioned inside. The former Bay City, Mich., schoolteacher suffers only shock and minor cuts in the 167-foot drop, wins a reward that helps pay an installment on her ranch loan, and is the first person to go over the falls and survive.

- Washing machines are introduced by the 2-year-old German company Miele that began by making cream separators

- After observing a machine that blows dust away, English engineer Hubert Cecil Booth [b. Gloucester, England, 1871, d. 1955] develops the first successful vacuum cleaner, a complex and unwieldy machine driven by a 5-hp engine and mounted on a horse-drawn cart. Booth's Vacuum Cleaner Company begins advertising in February 1902. Its success is ensured after it is used to clean up from the rehearsal for the coronation of Edward VII, leading to the purchase of the first two models, one for Buckingham Palace and one for Windsor Castle. Well, now you ran the vacuum – who cleans up after the horses?

And this spoon bracelet was through all of that!

Aren't those cool facts!?!

SO, here's the deets on this week's fantastic giveaway:

WHAT:   

A Tiger Lilly pattern, circa 1901.  (She will make another one identical to this so that it fits the winner)

UNTIL WHEN:   

Giveaway is open until 11/15/2010 at Noon (central time)

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 :)

4.  If you want ONE more entry, you can do one of the following and comment one time that you did: blog/twitter/facebook about the giveaway

A HUGE thanks to Village Boutique for this beautiful giveaway!

WINNER OF SHAMBLE RAMBLE Bracelet!!

Okay, now that I'm back from vacation and getting back into the swing of things -- it's time to announce the winner of the Shamble Ramble fall bracelet!

The lucky girl is:

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said... 66

Everything is so beautiful (and unique!)!!! But I really like the Fall Autumn Natures Bounty bracelet. The one you're giving away is fab too! I'd love to win.

October 6, 2010 10:37 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, CARMEN!!  

Thanks again SO very much to Nicole and Stacey -- my wonderful sponsors at Shamble Ramble!

A Surprise in my Mailbox

 I want to share with you a WONDERFUL surprise I found in my mailbox a few weeks ago....

It was from the spoon fanatic behind Village Boutique's Spoon Jewelry --- so of course -- you guessed it; it was a gorgeous spoon bracelet.

I LOVE my new treasure - and I've been wearing it everywhere, showing it off. :)

Do you love it??

Not only am I beyond thrilled that Village Boutique is my sponsor -- but then she sent me this beautiful bracelet, too -- words can't describe how lucky I feel! :)

Be sure to stop by Village Boutique and take a look at her awesome jewelry and charms!

GIVEAWAY: Shamble Ramble

Well they've done it again -- Nicole & Stacey, the creators of Shamble Ramble and it's GORGEOUS jewelry have been incredibly wonderful and want to GIVE one of you a fantastic new piece of jewelry!

Look at this beautiful bracelet you could win for yourself!

Isn't it PERFECT for fall and Halloween coming up?!?

So how do you win this beauty?

I've made it SO easy -- and you have four different ways:

1.  Go to Shamble Ramble's store and tell me what's your favorite piece of jewelry
2.  Become a follower of the Hand Me Down House (and leave a comment that you are)
3.  Blog, Twitter, or Facebook about this fantastic giveaway (and leave a comment that you did)
4.  And for a BONUS - become a follower of Shamble Ramble's blog (and leave a comment again)

Now start commenting! :)  This giveaway is open until 10/11/2010 at Noon Central Time.

The Week in Review

This week has been another fun one! (THANK YOU ALL!)

A SPECIAL "thank you" to Moen for their FANTASTIC giveaway of a gorgeous faucet!  And just a quick reminder that tomorrow is the last full day to enter the MOEN GIVEAWAY for your VERY own faucet!  Be sure to enter before it's over! :)

Enter Here

I would like to thank some wonderful blogs that featured some of my projects this week, too.  So a great big thank you to these fantastic ladies and their blogs:

I'm Topsy Turvy

Frugal with a Flourish

A Glimpse Inside

Someday Crafts

Tatertos and Jello

One Pretty Thing

And I'd also like to thank my WONDERFUL sponsors -- these ladies have some awesome, awesome, jewelry -- and I'm just honored that they have chosen to be my sponsors!

Be sure to check them all out -- they all have such unique treasures -- perfect for yourself or for gifts!

What a Week! :)

This last weekend I had intended to get all kinds of home improvement and home decor projects started, worked on, finished and then share them with you bloggers.  Oh boy, did I have BIG plans for some areas of our house.  Buuuut, I don't know if you noticed I only got one little project completed this weekend (my painted sheet drapes).  So I thought I would share with you where I've been (and an important realization I had).

I'm a "get-things-done/don't-have-time-for-to-sit" type of person.  Although I think I'm pretty efficient with my time, I also ALWAYS have something going on and something I'm doing.  I like life that way. :)  But this last weekend I decided my cleaning could wait, my house projects could sit and my to-do list could stand still for a few days.  I enjoyed my whole weekend spending time with my two fantastic sets of grandparents and having coffees and dinners with girlfriends.  That's it.  I traded in my projects and crafts for some quality time with my family and friends.  What a great reminder it was to me that things can wait and how important the relationships with those I love are.  I think it's important to sometimes let go of the to-do list and enjoy the company of family and friends.

That's my lesson of the week. :)  Just kidding.

I would like to thank some wonderful blogs that featured some of my projects this week, too.  So a great big thank you to these fantastic ladies and their blogs:

Keeping It Simple

Just a Girl

Creations by Kara

Tatertos and Jello

One Pretty Thing (thanks so much to Rachel for several of her features this week!!)

And I'd also like to thank my WONDERFUL sponsors -- these ladies have some awesome, awesome, jewelry -- and I'm just honored that they have chosen to be my sponsors!

Be sure to check them all out -- they all have such unique treasures -- perfect for yourself or for gifts!

Whew!!

Wowie!  It has been another wonderful week!  And I have SO many people to thank for it!

First -- a HUGE hug and thank you to Michelle at Someday Crafts -- she is so awesome -- and not JUST for letting me guest post on her blog this week. :)  I'm so flattered that she gave me the honor!  So thank you, thank you, Michelle! :)

And I'd also like to say "thanks a bunch" to some other folks who featured my projects as well:

One Pretty Thing (three times!) -- thanks so much, Rachel!!

Remodelaholic

Be Different, Act Normal

Crafts & Sutch

Delicious Ambiguity

I truly appreciate all the features and spotlights -- they make blogging SO fun -- and I'm so glad that I can share my crafts and projects with other people, too.

I'd also like to take a quick minute to thank my sponsors, too.  If you haven't stopped by these awesome jewelry spots -- be sure to -- you won't be disappointed!  They are all SO unique!

Village Boutique

Ramble Shamble -- and a special thanks for their awesome giveaway this week!!

Stella & Dot

What a fun week -- are you ready for the next one!?!  I've got some really fun things planned -- I think you'll all like!  :)

 

This post is sponsored by Stella & Dot

Ramble Shamble Fall Earrings Winner!!

It's time to announce the winner of the Shambe Ramble Giveaway! :)

Thanks again to Nicole and Stacey for giving away a pair of their fall earrings!! And if you haven't visited their shop yet -- be sure you do!  They have some absolutely adorable pieces!

And the winner is.....













which is:

Jessica Busse said... 15

I love the necklace with the wing pendent!!! It is so elegant and I could totally see myself wearing this dressed up or down! Love it!!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/51190342/black-and-gold-beaded-wing-pendent

September 9, 2010 10:19 AM

CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!!  

Send me an email and we'll get your earrings to you!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week! :)

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Indtroducing Stella & Dot!

There's another cute, cute button on my sidebar -- and it's for Tracy Bennett's Stella & Dot!

Have you been to her site?  If not....you DEFINITELY should -- she's got the most absolutely beautiful jewelry!  And with fall and Christmas around the corner -- it's a great time to be thinking of new pieces to add -- or give for that matter.

Check out some of their new Fall/Winter Collection:

Charlotte Statement Necklace

Audrey Cluster Bracelet

Vintage Cluster Ring

Aren't these all just perfect for fall?  I love the colors and elegance of these pieces -- they have SO many more gorgeous pieces in their Fall/Winter Collection.

They even have a special "As Seen In" page where they show you what celebrities and magazine editors are loving and who's wearing their jewelry.  Plus there's a whole section of fantastic bridal jewelry  -- it's all just stunning!

And on top of that -- they have a special page with jewelry just for girls!  It is the cutest jewelry -- necklaces , bracelets and earrings and for the sweet little faces in your life.  How fun is that!?!  Here's one of the cute necklaces for girls:

Allie Pearl & Ribbon Necklace

And you know I just HAVE to show you my favorites, too, right?? :)

Josephine Cascade Earrings

Together Forever Necklace

Charmed Life Necklace

Coin Pearl Bracelet

Are you just in love with this gorgeous jewelry!?!  Tracy's Stella & Dot is just perfect for you -- or for a gift for someone special, too. 

Thanks so much, Tracy for sharing your Stella & Dot jewelry with us!  Now be sure to hop over and say hello -- and do some shopping while you're at it! :)

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