I got the sweetest little present in the mail yesterday.
It made me smile so big!
It was from my friend Amanda from Queen Bee Designs, and I love it so much!
The quote on it reads,
"I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship..."
It was written by Louisa May Alcott.
I've loved it since the first time I read it.
Amanda even attached a small freshwater pearl to my necklace.
I love how it ties together with the sea-inspired quote I chose.
It's not just a pretty piece of art though. It will also help to ease my worried mind during difficult times. I will refer to it when I need to be reminded that challenges help you to discover who you really are and can only make you stronger.
Thank you SO much Amanda!
Your work is both thoughtful and beautiful, and I'll treasure my necklace forever!
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Amanda was also sweet enough to make a necklace for one of our readers too...
"Keep it Simple . . ."
Strive for a simpler existence with less to worry about, less to do and more time to swing in the hammock of life. This piece is a gentle reminder for all of us to relax, enjoy the moment and strive for simplicity. This is the first beauty in our *Simply Soldered* line and is weathered and worn with its snazzed edges and buffed finish. Measuring at 1" in diameter, you can "Keep it Simple . . ." daily, with this around your neck.
- Amanda
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Isn't it lovely!? :-)
If you'd like a chance to win it, simply leave a comment here between today, Friday, November 13th and Sunday, November 15th at midnight, Central Time. Random.org will choose the lucky winner on Monday and we'll announce his/her name here sometime that afternoon!
Good luck, and thanks again Amanda!
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I am a fan of your blog and I like the mantra Keep It Simple.It does quiet the mind and keep you centered when life hands you a few lemons! LOL
I am keeping my fingers crossed that the beautiful piece will make it's way over to moi.......;)
Lovely necklaces - and a message that's even more important now than ever.
myoungstudios@gmail.com
would love to win...of course!
That is an amazing necklace and my personal quote. I would love it!
Oh I need this!Please enter my name!Thank you!
I love that necklace and would love to win it!
Its so beautiful:) Would love to have it!
-Morgan at alittlebitofdreams.blogspot.com
I so love this necklace! Hope I win!
www.reasonablyrandom,blogspot.com
Both necklaces are just beautiful! Your friend Amanda is truly talented and very blessed.
Oh, I love it and need to be reminded to keep it simple quite often. :)
Lisa
Absolutely gorgeous! I would be honored to have this necklace! Simply beautiful :)
Jenna
I love it...simply beautiful! Love your blog...keep up the good work.
Sarah(catsp812@hotmail.com)
How beautiful! I would love to win this!
kstabler@cbizmmp.com
So adorable! i totally want that :)
What a beautiful necklace!
WHat a beautiful necklace!!! I would love to win it and keep it near to remind me of that simle yet most forgot rule...Keep it Simple!! :)
I love it! I would love to win it! Thank you!
So cute! I love the simplicity of the necklaces and both sayings!
Love the necklace and love the blog:) Excited to see the bathroom reno "after" shots:)
XOXO,
Mary-Grace
I love the necklace you chose Layla, and would love one of my own.
Great idea!
lise
Love both of them!!
I love it - my motto exactly - keep it simple! Love your blog, you both are so inspiring.
What a fabulous friend! The necklace is beautiful and I would certainly love to add it to my collection.
Please put my name in the hat! It's gorgeous!
I am in the process of learning to simplify my life. This necklace is priceless and I would treasure it!
Lindsey
llangahns@yahoo.com
love what she did for you! and yes, I'd love to be the winner!
Amanda and Layla the necklace is wonderful. Please enter me in the drawing. Also want to say I can hardly wait for the bathroom reno to be complete. Love this blog!
Thanks for all the wonderful things you bring to us Layla! You're awesome. The necklace is absolutely beautiful. I try to make this my mantra to remind myself to..."keep it simple".
Love your blog. Such a pretty necklace.
Gorgeous - I love her work!
Jaime
http://modern-country.blogspot.com/
Lovely! And I love the word "simple"... so calming...
I lead a simple, yet happy life! Can't wait to see more of the bathroom!!
I know my chances are slim, but oooh, I would really love, love, love it!
Lani
I love it, and would love to have it!
Lovely and simple. : )
This is beautiful and something that I have to remind myself of frequently. I would love to have one.
Rene'
great inspirational piece! the Queen does amazing work, and I'd love to win one of her beauties. :)
beautiful pic of you, btw!
I have seen these necklaces around on blogland and everytime i think to myself i NEED one of those...or really want one :) Thanks so much for being so thoughtful to give one away!
-Megan
keeping it simple is sometimes the best way!!
Gorgeous!! Count me in - thanks Layla. xo Terri
Love it! I just lost my go-to everyday necklace. This looks like a great replacement!
Love the thought!! Lovely necklace!
Love the necklace! Thanks for sharing!
How beautiful and yet so simple. I love it!
I love it...thanks for sharing and giving us a chance to win one too! Really enjoy your blog :)
Beautiful and inspiring!! What a great necklace.
So gorgeous. Love it! :O)
I have to comment on this one ... my word of the year is Simplicity. And we are in the process right now of moving from a 2400 sq foot home with 2 college aged sons to a 1300 sq foot rented townhouse 3 states away to an empty nest. I expect life will be lived with a simple spirit in mind.
How very thoughtful and fitting.
Pick me!
Please consider me! The necklace is beautiful!
So simple, so elegant ... I love it!
i am new to your blog & I am in love. Thanks for the chance.
i am new to your blog & I am in love. Thanks for the chance.
I love this!
I love this style of necklace. Count me in!
So beautiful! I'd love to wear it for sure!
Inspiring words for an inspired life.
This is gorgeous! I love the Alcott quote as well...
Beautiful necklace....I'd love to win it! My husband was recently in a serious car accident and injured and I need the reminder to not worry about everything so much...Thanks!
Love the necklaces! I might have to get one even if I don't win! Can't wait to see the completed bathroom--it looks great so far!
Love, love, love it!!
I love both of those charms, I actually have a great necklace that charm could grace (sadly, my other charm broke)
I am really excited to see how your bathroom turns out and love how you stay so positive :)
-Jessica Kolbaba
jesswilliams08@yahoo.com
I could use this simple reminder every day!
I love your blog and I love that necklace! But I do have to say "Go Bama!"
The neckace says it all :)I would Love to win it !
The necklace is simply beautiful. I would love to win it!
Loving the work your doing on the house, it is brillliant.
Loving this necklace too.... ;)
Love these! Thanks for the opportunity!
Wow well over 450 comments already. I have never won anything in my life but here we go.... I would love to win the beautiful necklace you are giving away but postage to Aussie land might be a problem for you! Good luck everyone!
What wonderful reminder that would be! Thanks!
What beautiful necklaces! I love the quote you chose. The keep it simple one is PERRRFECT. My husband is ALWAYS telling me to KISS! And he doesn't mean he wants a smooch(even though he prob does) He is telling me to KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID:)
awww. what a beautiful quote.
Just found this blog and it's already love. :)
Catherine
ooooh...pick me...pick me!!!! ~mary~ vintagehomeandgarden.blogspot.com
B E A UTIFUL - would love it!
Thank you for this offer.... I love reading your blogs and drooling over all that you have done. I wish I had an ounce of your talent so I could decorate my home.
Heather in IN
savingmoney2@ yahoo.com
What a beautiful sentimet!
What a sweet necklace! Love the sentiment :)
Lovely. Simply lovely. Simple and elegant. A beautiful giveaway for anyone to win. Maybe me, if I'm lucky.
dmj53(at)hotmail(dot)com
Great neclace and great quote! I just need to do that more!
Your blog inspires me!
Amy
Great necklace. I would love a reminder to keep it simple...life is easier that way isn't it?? :)
What a beautiful necklace! Thanks for the chance to win!
~Aimee
maweaver1@gmail.com
483 comments so far. Wow! Can you believe how many people follow your blog. I love this necklace, especially the little bird.
Beautiful necklace and I love the quote on yours!
Love the necklaces.
It's such a good thing to be reminded of!
So lovely!
A beautiful piece with a beautiful thought.
Rachel
I so need this reminder everyday especially at this of year.
It's a beautiful necklace.
So sweet! And my motto since I have moved to my new home 2 years ago. Simple really is the best! Crossing my fingers that I might win.
Love your necklace. What a great quote.
her creations are AWESOME!!! I have had her on my sidebar for awhile, I would love to own one of her little gems. Renovation coming along nicely!
I just love it. And your quote is perfect! What a beautiful piece of art.
Soooooooo pretty!
I would love to with this necklace -- it is something I strive to live buy. Love the blog!
Such beautiful art and wonderful sentiments!
Love these necklaces!! I have a coastal friend who's baby has been battling cancer and I may have to order that storm staying, it is perfect and send it to her!
love your blog!
Love the necklaces!!
Simply Gorgeous! And I'd be so excited to win! Yours is beautiful on you as well!
Wow, what a beautiful piece of jewelry. Even if I don't win I am checking her site out!
This is lovely -- and I would LOVE to win it. I enjoy reading your blog and having you share your home with us.
lovely gift, I would like to enter too, thanks
I would simply love to have a reminder to simplify so close to my heart!
Absolutely beautiful.
That is such a wonderful idea. I love inspirational jewelry.
Love it! Hope I win!
What a beautiful necklace, all of her necklaces looked so adorable!
That is something I've been trying to remember, lately. It's perfect for me! I'm up for entering the giveaway, and thanks for the necklace, Queen Bee Designs!
Oh, I LOVE the necklaces!!
My mantra! I'd love a necklace!
~Marlene
Goes with our mantra so well... live simply, love deeply, really, what else matters?
Thanks for the chance to win! Love your necklace too!
this is the first time i'm visiting your blog and it's such a treasure! would love to win something truly worth treasuring
I LOVE inspirational jewelry - so fun to wear it!
Beautiful necklace!!!
That is a lovely treasure and a befitting tribute for my way of life.I would love to wear it around my neck! I will cross my fingers to win, for sure!!
Layla, I enjoy reading your blog. I know that closing your HOME store is bittersweet but your creative inspiration will soar to newer heights, I'm sure of it!
Have a great week!
I love your blog, and am excited about your necklace giveaway!
A beautiful necklace with a statement so hard to remember sometimes. . .
I love it - simple and beautiful...
i love her necklaces. a little inspiration and positive message to keep close by.
That is beautiful. I would love to win it!
shannonhaynes.blogspot.com
mrshaynes24@aol.com
So stunning!
So beautiful! So fun!
So beautiful, both of them! Love your blog!!
Love what the necklace says...so perfect for me right now!
Lovely necklaces, crossing my fingers!
I love the quote, crossing my fingers!
that really is beautiful! You've inspired me to re-do my kitchen . . .I'm almost done & can't wait to send you a pic!
3 words to live by....I'm trying so hard to do it!!!!
Love both the necklaces and what they stand for. Hope yours gives you the strength that you need in times when things are way too difficult.
Happy day!
Carolyn
Amanda's designs are so unique and inspiring, lovely, simply lovely!
Oh my does this "simple" necklace describ what's going on in my life lately...would love to have this as a gentle reminder when I get stressed about purging while we downsize our home once again.
beautiful - and I love the quote you chose!!
Beautiful!
Beautiful and inspiring. What a lovely combination.
I <3 this little necklace!
What a beautiful and perfect necklace for this busy time in my life. With two boys and the adoption of a baby girl to come this would be the perfect reminder for me. Thanks so much for this fabulous giveaway! God's blessings, Sarah :)
Since money is tight, I would love to win this and use it for one of my Christmas gifts. Very cute!!
beautiful! I so want to win!!!
Would love to have that reminder! Jessie P
So pretty! I would love to win:)
Love love love. So sweet. Please add me to the giveaway. Thanks!
That necklace is lovely, I hope I win!
I love your website and I love this necklace!
we all need a little inspiration :o) thx for the giveaway! headyem@yahoo.com
count me in!Love it. what a talented woman!
Jill
Love your necklace! Count me in the giveaway! (-:
cindi mcgrath would like to win!
The necklace is beautiful. Count me in!
They are both beautiful necklaces.
BEE-uuu-tee-ful!!!
thats our favorite saying
I'd love to have a chance to win that darling necklace! Beautiful work!
What a great item to receive in the mail! Lucky you...maybe I could be so lucky and win the give!away
What a nice give away. That Louisa May Alcott quote is worth remembering! Love the "Keep it Simple" reminder, too!
Love the wonderful design inspirations! And love the necklace!
That'd make a great gift this holiday season!
I would so love to win this. You guys are doing beautiful things to your home. Love it all!
i would love that necklace, its so beautiful...and a great reminder for someone who likes to complicate things at times :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!
thanks :)
Pick me ~ pick me ~ I absolutely love it!
I would love to win it!
That is just beautiful! :-)
I would love to be able to wear that.
Monique
lovinyahweh@yahoo.com
Very cute... Love the saying on yours... it fits.
And love the Keep it Simple one... :)
Such a beautiful necklace. Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl
I will be just like my 4-year old after every girl toy commercial....mommy can I have that? can I? can I have that?
So, May I?
Beth
keep it simple....it is what it is....love it!
I love it and what a great message!
Candy M.
It's adorable! That's a great quote too :)
Beautiful! And it incorporates two of my favorite things--jewelry and wonderful, inspiring quotes. : )
Keep it Simple is a great motto. Beautiful necklace. Keeping my fingers crossed :)
love it! will be happy to send a pic with my BIG smile if i would get lucky and win it.
The necklace is beautiful. I would love to win. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Really beautiful necklaces! The Louisa May Alcott quote is just lovely. Have you read "Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women" yet? I just picked it up from our library after hearing about it on NPR. Perhaps you'd like it, too?
Thanks for the offer!
What a beautiful creation. I would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity!
I read your blog all the time and LOVE it! I also LOVE that necklace! :) Keeping my fingers crossed...
simple and beautiful, just how i love looking at life---seeing beauty in the simple things--i hope to win this :-D
Very cool site! Beautiful necklace!
Just entering my name in the drawing! :)
Jana
http://twigdecor.blogspot.com
You chose a beautiful, supportive quote, Layla. Both necklaces are lovely!
comment comment comment!
So cute! Very lovely!
The neckalces are beautiful......I need to learn to keep it simple more....
Love it! And the sweet little bird:)
I would love to win - thanks for the chance.
That is so pretty....and I really love the saying on yours.
I love your blog and stop by most days to see what awesome stuff the two of you are up to! You inspire me each time!
MH
I love the necklaces - does she have a shop on etsy?? I have been looking at some like this on etsy - I hope I win it - they are beautiful!
Such a beatiful little necklace! I would be thrilled to win it!
gorgeous! Love her stuff!
I love Amanda's designs! I gave one of her custom necklaces to my daughter in law last Christmas.... it came out beautiful!
I love the simplicity sayings & design.
I love the design ideas and inspiration from the remodeling work. keep it up.
My mantra. I would adore it.
Oh I think it is perfect! I definitely need to "keep it simple!:
What an inspiring necklace. I would love to win it. I am new to your blog and am truly enjoying reading it.
I love the saying and the necklace would go with so many things!
* Your LOVELY, SURPRIZE gift from AMANDA is soooo sweet~~~~ I had kind of thought, tho (and before I saw/read this, too!!!), that "KEEP IT SIMPLE" would be perfect for the title of your FIRST BOOK, Layla!!!
Think about it~~~ doesn't it "work" for you, too???
Big hugs, Sweetie!
Linda in AZ *
lovely!
me, me! pick me! :)
-kritiina
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