Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Lavender Cottage Giveaway! {CLOSED}

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The Lavender Cottage etsy shop is chock full of beautiful handcrafted jewelry made of metal and stone. Each and every one of Cheryl's creation's are rustic and intriguing. It was hard to narrow down my favorites because every item in her shop is so great! I was stoked when Cheryl, the shop's artist and owner, agreed to do a giveaway with my blog!



Q&A w/ Cheryl

1.) Tell us a little about Lavender Cottage.

My journey into making jewelry began 20 years ago when I was given a gift of handmade earrings from a friend. I was amazed that she had made them herself. I bought some beads that very week, and learned how to make earrings. Since then, making jewelry has been a passion and a joy that keeps my life in perspective. My style has evolved and grown over the years, and I am now working full time from my home studio overlooking a garden filled with lavender. I am mostly self-taught, but took an online course in fusing fine silver which got me started in metalsmithing. I haven't looked back since!

2.) How did you come up with that name for your shop?

I'm an avid organic gardener, and have always loved growing lavender. Each year I plant more and more, and it has become the main theme of my garden. My studio window looks directly over my lavender bed.

3.) What inspires you to create such unique pieces?

I grew up in Chicago, and was surrounded by all the culture and art that that great city provides. My mother was in college pursuing a teaching degree for art, and often took me along to the Art Institute and the Field Museum where I was fascinated by just about everything I saw there. That background, combined with my love of gardening and nature are the two things that inspire me the most.

4.) What's your fave piece in your shop?

Definitely the Galadriel's Dream wide silver cuff. I really love the organic forged shape, and the "tear" in the metal. I also love the Tolkien books, and the elf queen Galadriel was one of my favorite characters. I really do picture her wearing that cuff in the forests of Lothlorien!
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5.) What type of girl do you envision wearing your jewelry?

Truthfully, I don't have a particular type of person in mind when I make most of my pieces. I have been amazed by the diversity in my customers who have ranged from young urban professionals, to solitary artists living in the country, to stay at home moms, retirees, and everyone in between! I also have a surprising number of men who have me adapt my pieces for them. One of these days I plan to start a men's line in my shop.




Some of my Fave pieces from the shop:

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Handmade Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Galadriel's Dream




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Blue Simplicity - Natural lapis teardrop wrapped in sterling silver




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Sunglow - Stack of Five Rings with Citrine




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Misty Meadows Green Amethyst Pendant




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Hammered Brass Flower Cuff with Citrine - Buttercup Sun




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Ice Whisper - Artisan ring sterling silver with diamond




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Handmade Sterling Silver wire wrapped pendant - Lemonade on Ice




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Meadowflower - Copper Cuff with Brass Bloom




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Party of Three - Sterling silver stacking ring trio




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Spun Gold - Rutilated Quartz Pendant




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Sterling Silver wide band ring - Galadriel's Song




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Handmade sterling silver inlay ring - Spring Dreams





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Sparkle on the Square Petite Post Earrings




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Mountain Sun Ring



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Skies of Blue Turquoise Stack




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Blue Skies Forever Turquoise Pendant




Lavender Cottage will allow one lucky winner the choice between these three awesome pieces:

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Petite Bloom Stack of 3 Rings


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Handmade Sterling Silver and Brass Flower pendant - La Petite Buttercup


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Hammered Brass and Sterling Silver Flower Earrings


***This giveaway is open to US & International residents!***


How to enter:
[Please one comment]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Google or Blog Lovin' (please state how you are following in your comment).

2.) Visit the Lavender Cottage Shop and tell us your fave item(s).


Additional Entries
[please leave a separate comment for each additional entry]

1.) Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.

2.) Become a follower of Belle de Couture via facebook (Don't forget to state your FB name in your comment so I can find you!)

3.) Become a follower of Lavender Cottage via facebook (Don't forget to state your FB name in your comment so I can find you!)

4.) Add Lavender Cottage to your Favorites if you have an etsy account.

5.) Mention this giveaway on your blog and/or facebook page (Don't forget to leave a link to your post!).

**MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**

The Giveaway will be open until Tuesday, October 19th at 8:00 PM eastern time.
The winner will be chosen at random by random.org


**Don't forget to leave your E-MAIL address in your comment(s), so we can contact you if you win!!**


GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! :)

95 comments:

  1. I love the Autumnflower Copper Earrings! And I follow you through bloglovin'!

    Michelle
    schelley16@gmail.com
    http://anotherdayanotheroutfit.blogspot.com

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  2. I am a follower through Google

    I love the Meadowflower copper bracelet, and the dragonfly pendant!

    Michelle
    http://booksnshoes.com
    michelle@booksnshoes.com

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  3. My favorite is the Rustic Hearts Hammered Ring!
    Following via bloglovin'
    sideskh@gmail.com
    Thanks!

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  4. Following via google.
    I could die for the Handmade Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Galadriel's Dream. :)

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  5. Follower of your blog on facebook :)
    (Chandler Park Ackerman)

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  6. Following Lavender Cottage on Facebook :)

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  7. i am a follower of your blog. my favorite item is the misty meadows green amethyst pendant. :D

    whatmimiwrites@gmail.com

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  8. CONGRATS sweets! You won over at Statements in Fashion! Contact me at wendyhammerdesigns@yahoo.com about your prize!

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  9. Ok I am now majorly in love with this etsy shop!! It is beyond adorable. I adore so many of the items you posted (and more!) but the Hammered Brass Flower Cuff with Citrine - Buttercup Sun is simply stunning!!
    I follow on GFC.

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  10. I follow you on facebook
    Laura Channing.

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  11. I follow Lavender Cottage on facebook.
    Laura Channing
    Email: lwainman321@gmail.com

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  12. Blog follower via gfc as khrista porcadilla.
    My favorite items from Lavender Cottage Shop are:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/58759761/enchanted-dragonfly-earrings
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/54013613/la-petite-dragonfly-pendant
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47191814/old-world-rose-hand-forged-sterling
    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  13. Added Lavender Cottage to my Etsy favorites as bellekhris.
    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  14. I am a public follower via google .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  15. 2. fb fan under ana amanti of this blog .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  16. 3. now a fan of lavender cottage under ana amanti .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  17. 2. i like this cuff bracelet .
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/57822664/handmade-sterling-silver-cuff-bracelet

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

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  18. 4. added to my favs under squirrel33
    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com
    thanks

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  19. Wow! I love these items, the Ice Whisper - Artisan ring sterling silver with diamond is so beautiful! I think it would be great to wear everyday :)
    kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

    Oh and I am already a follower of your blog!

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  20. I follow you through google and bloglovin
    Love the Sparkle on Square Petite post earrings- perfect for everyday casual wear.
    Carly
    www.thirtysomethingfashion.com

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  21. I'm a blogger/google follower and my favorite piece is the Wish Upon a Star pendant.
    soonerpsych@gmail.com
    http://www.pumawedding.blogspot.com

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  22. I added Lavendar Cottage to my Etsy favs.
    soonerpsych@gmail.com
    http://www.pumawedding.blogspot.com

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  23. Love the Dew On A Flower stacking ring!
    I follow on Google.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    lesliedoll at hotmail dot com

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  24. What a great opportunity!! I am already a follower, and if I won I would totally buy the Spun Gold - Rutilated Quartz Pendant. Super cute.


    xoxo,
    MelRod

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  25. Love the sterling silver and brass flower ring - buttercup.

    I follow on GFC.

    KateBeebe225@gmail.com

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  26. I also follow you on Facebook - Kate Beebe.

    KateBeebe225@gmail.com

    Love those flower earrings too!

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  27. Wow, everything looks so amazing! I like the stacking rings and the sterling silver rose pendant.

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  28. I am a follower of Belle de Couture on facebook. :)

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  29. I am following on google and bloglovin!

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  30. I added Lavender Cottage to my favorites on etsy.
    AshPT

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  31. I am following Lavender Cottage on facebook!

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  32. follower! enter me for the rings. thx!

    mermaidnotebook.blogspot.com

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  33. I am already a follower via Google.

    My favourite item is the 'Handmade Sterling Silver and Brass Flower ring - Buttercup'

    Rose
    chocolatesoap@hotmail.com

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  34. I'm already a follower. My fav item is Dragonfly Treasure - Dragonfly Ring.


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  35. Following on Bloglovin too

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  36. Following on FB (Ana Belén R M)


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  37. Post it on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=116109145116878&id=100000825276857


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  38. LOVE Stacking Ring Trio - Rain Forest
    susanerios at hotmail.com
    GFC

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  39. FB fan (Susan Gibson Rios)
    susanerios at hotmail.com

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  40. I am a follower!

    faeriesmak at gmail dot com

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  41. I follow Belle de Couture via Google. Visited the shop and the Little Wrapped Oh pendant is my fave - so simple it's fabulous!! Thanks!
    shelpowl(at)telus(dot)net

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  42. Added Lavender Cottage to my etsy favourites!
    shelpowl(at)telus(dot)net

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  43. Follow you via Google. I like the Sterling silver stacking rings - Simple Whites at Lavender Cottage Shop/Etsy.

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  44. Follow on Facebook as Mona Haynes Odegard

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  45. Follow LC on Facebook as Mona Haynes Odegard

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  46. Added LC to favorites on Etsy as monao

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  47. Blog! http://sittingonhertuffet.blogspot.com/2010/10/tuesday-october-12-2010-lavender.html

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  48. Added to favorites on etsy.
    kgeller987 at gmail dot com

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  49. Following via BlogLovin and Google

    monaodegard at hotmail dot com

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  50. I love the Blue Skies Forever Torquiose Pendant :)

    roseanne1187 at hotmail dot com
    i follow via gfc

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  51. Im a follower via Google

    And my favorite item is Handmade Sterling Silver Stack Rings with Labradorite - Mists of Avalon.

    DragonflyKissesJewelry@gmail.com

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  52. Already a google follower, and I love

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/58338485/dragonfly-treasure-dragonfly-ring-with

    teapotofkarmaATgmailDOTcom

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  53. I follow on Google Friend Connect.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  54. I like the Natural Star Sapphire Ring with 14kt gold. - Stars in the Mist.

    couponboss at gmail dot com

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  55. I am a follower through GFC. (xmaswoman) Thanks!!

    Everything is so great in your store, but I think item is the Rustic Pearl pendant or prehaps the Forever sterling silver stackable rings.

    xmaswoman at hotmail dot com

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  56. I am your blog follower via GFC

    I love Autumnflower Copper Earrings!!! Cutie!!!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  57. Lavendar Cottage is now a favorite for me on Etsy. Thanks!

    xmaswoman at hotmail dot com

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  58. I am a Belle de Couture FB fan- pattie freeman. Thanks!!

    xmaswoman at hotmail dot com

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  59. I am a Lavendar Cottage FB fan- pattie freeman. Thanks!!

    xmaswoman at hotmail dot com

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  60. I like Belle de Couture on Facebook!

    (oksana vladimirovna)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  61. I like Lavender Cottage on Facebook!

    (oksana vladimirovna)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  62. I am following your blog via google!
    My favvorite items are: The silver dragonfly pendant and Autumn flower copper earrings.

    m.amber.moller@gmail.com

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  63. m.amber.moller@gmail.comOctober 15, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    I have added the Lavender cottage shop to my favorites!

    This: http://www.etsy.com/listing/58240603/the-dragonflys-secret-sterling-and-brass is my favorite

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  64. m.amber.moller@gmail.comOctober 15, 2010 at 5:05 AM

    I have liked your blog on FB! I'm Amber Moller.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/58240603/the-dragonflys-secret-sterling-and-brass

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  65. m.amber.moller@gmail.comOctober 15, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    I have liked Lavendar Cottage on facebook!

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  66. I am following your blog via blog lovin'!

    My favorite item is the Autumnflower copper earrings!

    m.amber.moller@gmail.com

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  67. I added Lavender Cottage to my Favorites on etsy!

    (oksana2372)

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. I follow on gfc
    sarahdottennysonatgmaildotcom

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  69. I am a follower on Facebook. I love all of your pieces with Dragonflies. My Grandmother recently passed away and she loved Dragonflies so i have a soft spot! Your jewelry is gorgeous!
    Allison Plante Keaney

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  70. Become a public follower of Belle de Couture via Blog Lovin' AND Google.

    monikalintang@hotmail.com

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  71. Become a follower of Belle de Couture via facebook as Monika Lintang Retnani.

    monikalintang@hotmail.com

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  72. Become a follower of Lavender Cottage via facebook as Monika Lintang Retnani.

    monikalintang@hotmail.com

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  73. I follow via GFC as missCaseyLee :)

    I love the Forever in Blue Jeans Sterling Silver and Denim Lapis Ring. So Beautiful!! :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

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  74. I follow via GFC AND Bloglovin' :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

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  75. Added to Etsy shop favs.!
    etsy name: missCaseyLee

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

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  76. like you on facebook as Casey Lee Flick :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  77. like Lavender Cottage on Facebook as
    Casey Lee Flick :)

    misscasey(at)woh(dot)rr(dot)com

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  78. I love the meadowflower copper cuff. Simple and beautiful!
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com

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  79. I follow you on FB
    April P
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com

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  80. I follow FC on fb
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com
    April P

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  81. I added her shot to my etsy favs
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com

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  82. FB status
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bootyful-Baby-Boutique/119057416966?v=wall#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=154220847947598&id=100001643303423
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com

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  83. Blogged
    http://beeluckymama.blogspot.com/2010/10/jewelry-giveaway-at-belle-de-courture.html
    mommytrenches at gmail dot com

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  84. follow you via gfc as jhb.
    My fave item is the Sterling Silver Rose Pendant cuz the rose is my favorite flower and this is the most gorgeous jewelry rose I've ever seen.
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  85. I love the blue simplicity necklace.
    sammybigtoesure@gmail.com

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  86. Gorgeous pieces! I'm loving the Ice Whisper - Artisan ring sterling silver with diamond. (I'm a Google follower!)

    jessicahamm at gmail dot com

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  87. GFC follower
    I love the ice whisper ring

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  88. like lavender cottage on fb - deborah t

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  89. What amazing, unique pieces! I'm loving the "andmade Sterling Silver Stacking Bangles". I follow you on GFC!

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