Friday, November 13, 2009

Queen Bee Designs Giveaway



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!

664 comments:

  1. That is so simple yet beautiful, I love it and would LOVE to win it!

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  2. Ooh, I'm first. Can a Bama fan enter?
    Love what you're doing to your home. Keep up the awesome work!
    MimiG

    RTR

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  3. It is really a beautiful necklace indeed and I hope I can get one too :)
    Shira

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  4. I have to remind myself of that everyday, its gorgeous!
    Im in Australia, so it may be too far away to enter, just wanted to let you know her work is so sweet, and love yours!
    Sue

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  5. Beautiful necklace by your friend and terrific blog!

    anneoverbeek.blogspot.com

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  6. beautiful, I'd treasure it :)

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  7. What a beautiful giveaway! I'm glad you love yours as well. I love the quote on yours with the pearl, I'm sure you'll treasure it forever.

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  8. I'm a collector of wise phrases, and would be thrilled to wear such a wonderful one as this! (reminds me of one of my favorites: "the simpler we become, the more complete we are")

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  9. ok, i want in on the action! sweet necklace! cant wait to see the finished bathroom! i love it already!

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  10. How pretty!

    And both are great things to remember! ;o)

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  11. Simple things are beautiful! And so is your site Layla. I am sending you good vibes for continued success. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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  12. Very lovely! Thanks for hosting the giveaway. :)

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  13. I love it. . .would love to win it!

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  14. Would love to win the beautiful necklace.

    Love yours Layla!!!

    Thanks for the opp

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  15. Oh my gosh, the necklaces are absolutely gorgeous and the giveaway necklace would be perfect for me. I have felt run down lately and my doctor told me just today that maybe I just need to slow down and relax more. This would be a beautiful reminder for me...

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  16. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing this and your cottage journey!

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  17. What beautiful work she does... it's great!!

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  18. Definitely need to take this message to heart!

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  19. All too often wives and mothers everywhere need this reminder. What a lucky lady to have this to wear around her neck.... I'm feelin' lucky. ;)

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  20. I've wanted a necklace like this for a long time now. Beautiful and simple and I love it.

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  21. That necklace is simply.....stunning!!!!

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  22. I've really enjoyed reading your blog, you two have a timeless style..

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  23. It is lovely . . . and so is your blog! You and Kevin are making a beautiful home and giving so many people inspiration. Keep your chin up and keep up the great work!

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  24. Hi guys! Im back after a bit of computer woes. Love your necklace...and your bathroom..and your hair..hehe~ Miss ya!

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  25. Wonderful necklace! and I look forward to reading your blog every day!

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  26. So pretty. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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  27. so simple, yet beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  28. Love this giveaway and love your blog! It's one of my faves to peek in on daily to see what amazing thing you both are working on next :-)

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  29. What a beautiful necklace. Thoughtful reader too. Thank you!

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  30. Definitely a great reminder! We tend to make ourselves too busy, and I am constantly reminding myself to "keep it simple". Thanks!!

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  31. I love the "Keep it Simple" necklace. The little bird is so adorable.

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  32. Ohhhh! What s BEAUTY!!!!! You have no idea how happy I would be to have it!!! What an AWESOME giveaway!!!!!



    Michelle Torres
    cingulwasme@aol.com

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  33. Simply beautiful. Would love to win it :) Enjoy your blog.

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  34. Love it! Almost as much as I like TLC! Keep it up!

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  35. Amazing! I am always thrilled to see the talented women in our great country! Love, love, love the necklace....

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  36. Keep It Simple — my daily mantra! Beautiful design. LOVE it.

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  37. How beautiful! I love both necklaces! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  38. I love them both! So simple and pretty. Your bathroom redo is looking so snazzy. I can't wait to see it finished.

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  39. That is a beautiful and thoughtful necklace!

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  40. I love these necklaces. Such simple reminders in our hectic lives!!! Your Louisa May Alcott quote is beautiful. Thank you for the generous chance for this lovely gift!!!
    xxx kim

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  41. I am really loving the beautiful necklaces.. would absolutely adore having one...

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  42. How beautiful!! My husband and I have talked alot lately about simplifying things. This would be the perfect precious reminder!

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  43. I could use a little "simple" in my life right now. Hope I win!

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  44. How beautiful and simple. Absolutely love it! Thanks for the chance to win one!

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  45. I love your necklace! The quote would be perfect for a friend. What a great idea, Amanda is so talented. How fun of her to make one for a reader. I hope I win! ;)

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  46. Love the quote she put on your necklace. Keep up the good work, guys!

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  47. I love your necklace...and the beautiful "Simple" necklace offered in your giveaway. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

    My 200th Post is soon. Hope you'll visit and enter once I launch my giveaway!

    Blessings,
    Donna

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  48. Very cool necklace! I would be thrilled to win! Thanks!
    Polly

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  49. I just love the necklace, and your quote you chose is so beautiful. What a great one to remember!!

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  50. Two wonderful and meaningful random acts of kindness. I already have queen bee designs in my favorites but you know what? In these slim pickin Christmas times, if I can I'm going to order something from her because she not only is talented but generous and kind.

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  51. It is a beautiful necklace...with a good thought!

    I really like the quote you put on yours...I had not seen it before.

    Thanks for the fun giveaway!

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  52. Both your naeckalce and the "Simple " are just lovely, your friend is very talented and I would love to win!

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  53. Thanks Layla,
    I'd love to win that necklace. It's so adorable!
    Tami E.

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  54. Layla and Kevin! :)

    I have been silenting reading your blog for months and am so incredibly inspired by your home, creativity and love for one another. Layla...you love for Kevin...makes me love my husband more and more! :)

    Thank you TONS!!! :)

    Love...YO

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  55. Amanda's work is beautiful; thanks for the chance for at the give away.

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  56. So beautiful and a reminder that I need daily. I try so hard to remember that life doesn't need to be stressful, but I forget a lot of the time. I love following your blog and all the ideas you have for so little money.

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  57. It's beautiful! I would love to have something so simple and elegant to wear. Thanks for the chance!

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  58. So beautiful I would love to win this---it is a reminder I need daily with 4 kids!!

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  59. That is so pretty, and a reminder that I need! Pick me random number thingy!!

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  60. What a beautiful necklace. I love it. What a great reminder to all in today's times.

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  61. what a great reminder on a pretty necklace!

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  62. I love that Louisa May Alcott quote! What a stunning necklace!

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  63. Love it - pick me pick me!

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  64. It is a beautiful necklace and a good reminder to "keep it simple"...I would love to win it! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  65. Would love to be the lucky winner. thanks. Always look forward to your daily blog! - Michelle

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  66. Beautiful blog and your home is simply charming. You and hubby are a darling couple, fresh and full of inspiration for us gals who love to work alongside our hubby.

    Have a great day!!
    Kate

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  67. I love this necklace. I hope I win!

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  68. I've never heard the quote on your necklace before...but I love it! This is such beautiful jewlery. I'd Love to have the necklace!

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  69. These are beautiful designs! I would LOVE to win the necklace.

    Pssstt... I love your blog!

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  70. Great giveaway and beautiful necklace :)

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  71. Beautiful! I love that saying as well!

    kikisdeals@hotmail.com

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  72. I love these necklaces, I need this so much.

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  73. what a beautiful necklace!! i love the saying. it is simple but to the point!!

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  74. Too precious!!!

    Blessings to you,
    lana @ www.ilovemy5kids.blogspot.com

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  75. So beautiful! I sure hope I win!

    I can't wait to see the finished bathroom. It's looking great!!!

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  76. I love the little bird on that necklace. It is very beautiful!! I also love the one you received!

    mrs.hough06(at)gmail(dot)com

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  77. I would love to sporting one of these necklaces. Thanks to you both for this great giveaway.

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  78. Gorgeous necklace and sentiment. Thank you for the opportunity. :)

    pinkmartinisandpearls@gmail.com

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  79. I love the quote on your necklace. I am a quote junkie and have added that one to my collection.

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  80. What a beautiful necklace and a great giveaway!!
    Crossing my fingers!!

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  81. I love the necklace. The saying always reminds me of my mother.

    I also love the Louisa May Alcott saying...haven't heard that one before, but it is going in my "quotes and thoughts" book.

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  82. These are soooo beautiful! Adding it to my Christmas list!

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  83. Amazing jewelry! My fingers and toes will remain crossed for the next two days! xoxo

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  84. Love the necklace! I love the quote you picked for yours - beautiful!

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  85. i love the necklace...and all of the pieces! so beautiful and "simple" :-)

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  86. Simple and beautiful. I would love to win!

    Love the bathroom progress, Layla. I enjoy seeing it come to fruition!

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  87. Beautiful necklace for a beautiful lady (you!). I'd love to win the other one!

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  88. Very lovely. I also {heart} the photo of you! What kind of camera do you guys use?!

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  89. Ooo I'd love to win...so pretty and so "simple". Happy Fall!

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  90. The necklace is simply beautiful!

    teresacline2001[AT]yahoo[DOT]com

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  91. I have been following your blog for a while now and been incredibly inspired by your talents, so much so that I am in the process of redoing my kitchen ... thank you for sharing all of your creativity and hard work. And the necklace is wonderful.

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  92. I love your blog and everything in your house! The necklace is very pretty, I would love to win it. BTW, how's Fleamarket? I miss seeing the kitten.

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  93. I am looking for a simple necklace that will go with anything! This would be perfect!

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  94. So beautiful. I love the saying.
    Shelley
    casonshelleyatgmaildotcom

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  95. Would love a chance at the giveaway! Love your blog Layla!

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  96. I love this necklace- what an awesome saying engraved on it!

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  97. I so agree..., keep it simple. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  98. I'm learning to keep it simple in so many ways now... love it!

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  99. Fingers crossed!

    Kimberly @ http://yeptheyareallmine.blogspot.com/

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  100. Okay, I really, really, really hope you pick me. That necklace is perfect. Woo Hoo!

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  101. I love reading your blog and getting ideas for my own home!!!!!!

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  102. I LOVE your blog and I LOVE that necklace . . . I have little signs in my home that say "Keep it Simple". Simple is good. :)

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  103. The necklace is TDF! Thanks for the giveaway! How's the bathroom reno going?

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  104. I love that! What beautiful design work!

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  105. I absolutely love that necklace, and the message. Thanks for such a great giveaway!!!! :)

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  106. LOVE IT!!! So cute!

    Nicole
    www.ourcountrychic.blogspot.com

    www.sobeautifullyinspired.blogspot.com

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  107. I LOVE jewelry and this piece is so unique and beautiful! I would be so happy to win it!

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  108. Oh please pick me random.org! :) Love the quote...what a great reminder.

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  109. Great giveaway! Cute stuff Amanda keep up the good work. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  110. What a fun giveaway-thanks!
    Jessie

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  111. I would love to win! What a pretty and unique piece!

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  112. Beautiful....I'd love to win too!

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  113. What beautiful necklaces! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  114. Keep it simple...simplify...these are things that I try to remind myself of all the time. How precious her necklaces are.

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  115. Much needed saying in my life. I love it! Thanks for the chance.

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  116. Keep it simple is something I have to continually remind myself of. After getting married a week ago and wanting to already start the renovation of our house my new husband is always telling me to take things one step at a time and to keep it simple and everything will get done. This beautiful necklace would be a constant reminder of those things.

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  117. I love that! I am big on simple living... and it's a gorgeous reminder.

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  118. How pretty! I have been admiring her jewelry for some time now. I love the quote she used on this one and would love to wear it as a reminder. :o)

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  119. Beautiful and very generous!!
    Love the reminder to slow down

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  120. Beautiful necklace! I love that style!
    hannahsve@gmail.com

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  121. I am loving those necklaces! The quotes are so great! I would love to get some of those for Christmas gifts for my family! Where can I buy some?

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  122. I love it but I never win things! I'll head over and check out her stuff!

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  123. Oh wow, such a beautiful necklace! I'm in love...

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  124. Well goodness...that's such a pretty picture of you at the top of your post! LOVE it.

    the necklace is so pretty too. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Hope I look as beautiful wearing it!

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  125. What a beautiful necklace. How generous of her.

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  126. This is the exact phrase I keep repeating to myself. It will be my main goal next year. I hope I win!! It's beautiful!!!

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  127. Yeah! What a beautiful necklace . . . and a great reminder to keep it simple!

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  128. Beautiful ! I love it.

    Gwyn Rosser
    The Pink Tractor
    www.gwynrosser.blogspot.com

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  129. "Keep it simple" is my new mantra. I would love to win this as a reminder!

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  130. creating simple happiness
    love it
    :)

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  131. yes please!!! (although in our house, it goes along the lines of "keep it simple, stupid", lol). gorgeous work by both of you :)

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  132. Gorgeous! I have no jewellery but if I did, it would be metal. And here it is...

    Thanks for the chance!

    Donna

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  133. Beautifully said...so simple and such a great piece of jewelry!

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  134. This is a saying I NEED. Hope I win. This is beautiful. So are you!!

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  135. I LOVE necklaces with sentiments! So Sweet!

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  136. I'd love to enter to win! It's beautiful!

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  137. Keep it Simple - wow that is something I could stand to read every day!!!

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  138. Kove your blog and your home!!! This necklace has my favourite saying on it....so I'll try...LOL

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  139. oh i just love Louisa May Alcott, she is just divine, Amanda, Aust.

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  140. Beautiful work she does.. I checked out her website.

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  141. Wow I love the necklace! Thanks for a great blog!! I enjoy reading it...

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  142. The necklace is just wonderful! Thanks for the chance to win such a treasure. I DO need to Keep It Simple.

    Charla

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  143. Oh, it's lovely!
    I love yours. I've always liked that quote.

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  144. "keep it simple" says it all...with a Marine for a husband and 4 kids... is there any other way?!

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  145. What a beautiful necklace!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  146. What a lovely necklace and great shop!
    Thanks for the chance.

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  147. Very nice necklace!
    keeping my fingers crossed :)

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  148. Wow, what a beautiful necklace she made you and the giveaway one is just as lovely. :)

    june@craftyniche.com

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  149. Oh wow, its gorgeous.

    Am loving yours too!

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  150. OOOOOOOOOO.......this is my personal motto. I have recently realized that stuff is unimportant and to keep it simple is the way to go! Your necklace is very fitting for you and looks great!!

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  151. Lovely necklace and what a nice reminder to simplify. I'm trying!

    Leslie

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  152. It is lovely! The simple things are usually the things that bring you the greatest joy. Love the quote you chose for yours, too.

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  153. What a lovely necklace! Love the quote on the one for you too.

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  154. I'm not much of a jewelry person. Every piece I wear means something. I love this....

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  155. That necklace is beautifully made and I love the saying.

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  156. What a beautiful necklace! And a great reminder to keep it simple!

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  157. Both necklaces are lovely. You hang with an artistic bunch! ;)

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