For this week’s Materialistic Monday, I have another giveaway! Lisa Leonard Designs has offered to give a lucky Big Piece of Cake reader any piece on their website (value up to $54). There are some wonderful styles to choose from.
One of my personal favorites is the above little bird on a branch (“Sweet Simple Bird Necklace”). The freshwater pearl is a lovely accent included in most of the necklaces. And I for one think everything is better when pearls are involved.
Here is another one I like: “Tiny Squares”:
A perfect example of the personalized options. Popular with Moms, this necklace is typically used to display children’s names – but really it could be anything. Your name and your significant other’s, two words with great meaning for you… The options are limitless (although they are limited to a maximum of 6-9 characters).
Speaking of personalization…wasn’t I just rhapsodizing about monograms last week? Here is a creative spin on an old school style:
Oh – I do love me some monograms… What makes the “Oval Monogram Necklace” stand out is the fact that the monogram is somewhat of a dog tag style – but combined with an elegant oval (and of course accompanied by a freshwater pearl).
Like the idea of personalization, but don’t like monograms or full names? How about initials?
“Teeny Tiny Initials” appeals to my love of all things miniature. The little pea size letters and freshwater pearl remind me of charm bracelets. This would be another great option for moms (it also comes in a version with little hearts).
Finally – if you prefer something with a bit more texture and color:
The “Riveted Flower” is a favorite of those who love mixed metals. Despite the detail, there is something decidedly unfussy about this piece. Kind of biker chick meets flower child (Lisa – are you cringing? Hope I’m not totally off the mark!)
There are many more styles on the website – but I have of yet to figure out how to include more than five pictures per post.
Just a little bit about Lisa Leonard: She’s a self taught designer who has been working with jewelry since high school. She started her company soon after her children were born so that she could work from home and spend more time with them. I love this kind of story. It inspires me to start my own design company. Now I just need to learn how to make something…
In the meantime – how about a giveaway! Anyone can enter. Leave a comment on this post (one comment per person of course) telling me which necklace you would want if you win. Make sure to check the Lisa Leonard Designs website since I haven’t included all styles here.
I’ll keep this open for a full week. The drawing will take place as soon as I get my kids to bed on Monday, November 10. I’ll announce the winner the following day. Good luck!
I love the Tiny Squares and the Teeny Tiny Initials necklaces. I actually love quite a few of them. They’re beautiful.
Also, you should be able to add more than 5 photos by clicking the add photo icon more than once. Blogger just limits you to five in one upload.
Lovely jewelry. I now covet the open circle.
I heart the sweet simple bird necklace! Seriously beautifully well constructed necklace. I like the bird design a lot as i love animals and the pearl at the side adds a nice touch of elegance. Brillant jewelery.
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The Open Circle is such a simple yet stylish design. I like that Lisa engraved the words “Love with your whole heart” on it. Really charming necklace.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Crystal (manhattandolls@gmail.com)
My sister’s birthday falls at the end of october so i’ll say my favorite item from Lisa’s shop is ‘riveted heart’. It’s a real classic and easy to match with any clothes. The heart at the side adds a nice “oomph”! I’ll probably engrave my sister’s name at the side. I’ll love to win this!
Thanks for the chance!
Melody
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I'll pink tiny squares! It's unusual to see square charms & i like the overall look. Thanks!
H.S.
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The ‘find joy’ necklace is speaking to me!
I love all of it!
I love all things miniature too, so I’ll have to go with Teeny Tiny Initials. Too cute!
I *love* the sweet simple bird necklace. So lovely!
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I love the Itty Bitty Hearts necklace. Great jewelry.
Oh, I love them all. It would be hard to pick just one! I love the teeny tiny initials, though.
What beautiful jewelry!
This is difficult. If I decide to be altruistic and choose one that I would give to someone for Christmas, I would pick the “find joy necklace” and I know just who I would give it to. If I decide to remain selfish and pick out for myself, I love the “sweet simple bird necklace.”
I have one of her necklaces. I love it
they are all gorgeous! i’m in love!! i would have to pick the teeny tiny initials. so cute!
Those are gorgeous…could someone casually hint this to my husband so I don’t get another “domestic” Christmas present this year? Thanks, I’ll send you his cell # and e-mail address.
I love love love the Tiny Squares necklace – but they are all gorgeous!
I love the tiny squares. Please give it to me for free.
I love the tiny initials necklace –
and the stackable rings too on her website!
I LOVE SILVER !!!!!!!!!!!!! AND PEARLS!!!
love this giveaway :)
These are lovely!
My favorite is the teenie tiny initials but all of it is so cute!
Kate – great find. thanks for sharing her jewelry. i love the bloom and open circle – both made me think of my sister.
I love her work. I especially love the Bloom necklace.
Its inspiring me to get back to work on my jewelry.
I loved the sweet simple bird necklace as soon as I saw it! Also, I really like the Teeny Tiny Initials necklace too.
I wouldn’t even know which one to choose! I think I’d probably go with the bird, because it’s so cool, but I’d struggle with the monograms and the tiny initials, too. :)
oval monogrammed necklace
I like the Wish necklace with the dandelion. So whimsical…
Tough choice, but I think I’d have to go with the bird necklace.
Rivted Flower. I love the different metal combination.
I love the Teeny Tiny Initials, so I can get J’s, mine and Hubby’s. The Tiny Squares is my second choice, but someone would get left out. :-)
They’re all gorgeous! I love silver and I love the little pearl. Thanks for a great giveaway!
Teeny Tiny Initials is my favorite!
At this point I would probably choose the Find Joy or the Sweet Sister necklaces. Lovely stuff!
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Personally, I LOVE the Mini Open Circle Necklace (with my kids’ names inscribed on each circle). Too cute!
I am loving the Teeny Tiny Initials necklace.
Girl, you have some awesome giveaways! I love ALL OF THEM. If I had to pick, it’d probably by the tiny squares. I’ve been wanting a necklace with initialized tags for a while now. And that pearl is oh-so-cute.
This is a fun website and I am actually going to tell one of my guy friends about it for his anniversary. His wife loves the initial ones and these are very reasonable.
Fun! Thanks for letting us know about this :)
I love the tiny squares one! I ordered a necklace from her website for my best friend’s birthday and she loved it!
I love the itty bitty hearts necklace!
Amanda
So cute! I also like the oval monogrammed pendant and the single tag necklace.
I popped on over from Ainsley’s blog :) I would love the Teeny Tiny Initials necklace…I’ve had my eye on it for awhile now ;) Love Lisa’s designs!
Anna
The petite original is my favorite followed by the ‘Find Joy’ necklace. Thanks for the introduction to another talented artist.
I love the family tree necklace!
I love the jewelry! I’d love the one with the flower, but no worries. I never win- but always love to play!
xoxox
It would have to be the Teeny Tiny initials. Of course with initials O, E, and G. This line is another great find. Good for you!
I would want the bloom necklace. I love the square with the teeny little pearl.
I like the squares with one pearl and the tiny initials on tiny circles with one pearl. They are equally adorable.
I would have hope and laugh on the squares because those are the things I hold close to me and live by.
The necklace with the initials would have, well, initials on them of course.
I am so loving your Materialistic Monday!
Ahhh, I love the bird one and the monogram. I’ll pick when I win. Please pick me!
I love the itty bitty hearts necklace. I plan on ordering one for my mother-in-law with the initials of the grandkids. You always find great stuff!
I love the key chain and the little spoon. SO cute.
I’ll go with the spoon (and maybe buy the key chain myself for my husband for Christams!)…don’t tell :)
I love the teeny tiny initials. This would be a fabulous Christmas present for my mom.
Love the open circles, as well. Great jewelry. I’m saving her in my favorites.
Pearls and silver. My favorites put together.
I loved the last one, the “flower child meets biker girl.”
I love the sweet simple bird necklace and the monogram one. So pretty but not too fru-fru. (If that’s even a word.)
Beautiful stuff! I hope I win!!!
Sweet simple bird is my choice! I already have a monogrammed necklace with the boys’ names, but if I didn’t that would be up at the top of my list, too.
I love the pearl accent!
Wow, this is really great stuff. I love it. Really do.
Her jewelry is wonderful! I also really like The Key Chain.
Very unique designs. I love the tiny squares.
I love Lisa’s necklaces. I am very enamored of the teeny tiny initials and the the sweet simple bird necklace. What beautiful work!
I adore the birdie necklace! I have a necklace in a very similar style with my girls’ names on it. I cherish it. Beautiful pieces!
Te first one on your blog, no doubt!
it’s sooo prety.
aanyway i checked her site but i totaly adree with you, you know?!
well, if i get to win i’ll contact you.
I would love the pearls to go wtih my tiny initials necklace that my husband got me. Thanks!
I own a Lisa Leonard necklace and every time I wear it I’m guaranteed to get one or 12 people commenting on it. I love it.
And, I’d love winning the teeny tiny initials necklace, too!
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I adore the teenie tiny initials. But they are all beautiful. what a wonderful talent!
Lori
I love them all!!! I have always wanted a Lisa Leonard necklace…so what an awesome giveaway!!!!
I love tiny squares!! What a talented artist!
I’m not much into most jewelry but I really like this designer. Kudos to her for wanting to be with her kids!
I like the rivited flower
Ok…I’ve got to get my hands on that bird necklace!!! I LOVE IT!!!! If I say, “You are the best blogger EVER!” Will I win??? : ) xo
The original necklace for sure!
i LOVE the oval monogram..AND the Lovebird! =)
i love that sweet little birdie! But the kid names are really precious, too! Really fun!
Oh OH! A contest! This is my big chance! :)
I went to her site and my favorites (2) are the initial necklaces and the first one you posted, with the bird. So adorable.
They are all so great. Love the monogramed one!
Found you via Mad Madge…
….those necklaces are SO pretty -all of them!
Hen
So many beautiful things, but my favorite is the Sweet Simple Bird Necklace!
Hi Kate-
I found your blog through facebook and it’s wonderful! I’ve been lurking and enjoying your writing for a short time, but a free jewelery giveaway brings me out of the closet.
My favorite is the wire charm bracelet. This designer is a great find!
-Shanley
I love the Tiny Squares necklace but any of them would be great. Her pieces look so beautiful & unique!
Wow, everything is gorgeous. But I think I’d like that string of pearls – I love simple, classic pieces.
I love all the necklaces but if I had to choose just one it would be the “Teeny Tiny Initials” – I would choose the initials of the 3 people who are my world – My husband (J), Daughter (A) and Son (F). Thank you!
definitely the tiny squares……i could really use some new jewelry.
I absolutely love all the jewelry. Simple, but beautiful. I am so..wanting the Teeny Tiny initials necklace. I would choose the initials for my beautiful family: S (husband), I (son) and G (daughter). Thanks you so much for your wonderful giveaway!
-Maria (mmalavec@med.umich.edu)
Oooh….what to choose??? Probably the dog tags, cause that satisfies my “mom” need and my “funky jewelry” need…but my name is Paige, which I could never find on ANYTHING growing up, so I tend to feel gravitationally pulled toward monogrammed things and maybe I like something best just for me??
I love the freshwater pearl necklace. Pearls are my birthstone and I am always drawn to sort of quirky pearl jewelry. This necklace is a nice update of the classic string of pearls….and such a good price.
I scrolled quickly and didn’t see my name. So here’s my official comment!
BTW, if you draw my name, I would like for you to draw one more and give it to THAT person. Thank you.
you are awesome at doing giveaways!
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beautiful jewelry and SO funny. One of my friends emailed this week asking if I knew a local artist that made jewelry like…and there was a picture of the breast cancer awareness necklace! I said no, but said she should come over to your blog and try to win.
Now for me…I love the original necklace. The cuff bracelet is beautiful too…
So many charming choices! I love the November featured one with the birdie, and also the wire bracelet.
Just found your blog and love it! Love the oval monogram necklace too.
Thanks!
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I love the bird necklace so freaking bad!
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Okay,okay-little squares for sure!
I now want to become rich so I can have one for every day of the year. If I had to choose I’d pick the teenie tiny initials under Something Inspired. What an awesome giveaway!
And thanks for submitting the post!
the tiny squares are gorgeous. i have been looking for a necklace like this for some time to commemorate my daughter and a child i lost early late in my first trimester…..if i don’t win one i’ll be buying one for certain!
MAN! To think I almost missed the giveaway!!!
I’ve been so busy this week, I’ve been absolutely awful with keeping up with my daily reads. Missed your writing!
My favorite is the sweet simple bird. Now I know that looks like I didn’t go to the site, but I checked out everything (down to the polish cloth), and that was still my favorite. The family tree was a close second, but the bird you pictured first was easily my favorite :) Here from BPOTW!
I FINALLY got a chance to go look at the website so I could comment. I love the itty bitty hearts.
I like the sweet simple bird necklace.
Thank you!
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I love Lisa’s designs especially the tiny hearts!
Tiny squares is my favorite. I love your idea of putting me and my husband’s names on it.
Riveted Flower is my fav. She has some beautiful jewlery.
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Teeny Tiny Initials woudl be perfect for my daughter in law. Possibly a Christmas gift…
You know I love that bird!
-Mama Sue
I like that bird that is featured for November. So sweet!
I think I would go with the monogram. But everything is so lovely. Hope I’m not too late!
My favorite piece is Sweet Sister.