big rings + bright nails

A combo I am so loving.

Most of all, I want that beetle ring in the second photo, stat.

Top, via Miu Miu and Chocolate.

Bottom, via Veronica Loves Archie.

Sponsor Giveaway: Twig Hoops by Barbara Michelle Jacobs

Today I am thrilled to present a giveaway from a dear friend and Marvelous Kiddo Sponsor, Barbara Michelle Jacobs!

Barbara Michelle Jacobs jewelry is designed with appreciation for how objects evolve from ideas, feelings and nature. Made in NYC from recycled precious metals and ethically obtained stones. Barbara strives for a natural and effortless look - gently engineering nature and taking the soft curves of our bodies into consideration.

The collections each have their own stories and little details to be discovered again and again. BMJNYC jewelry is meant to last and age gracefully. Just like us.

To enter the giveaway, please visit BMJNYC's shop and leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item(s), and letting me know you "liked" BMJNYC on Facebook.

I will randomly select a winner, who will receive a pair of gorgeous Twig Hoop earrings, which are cast in pure recycled sterling silver and molded from a real Central Park twig (how cool is that?!). Retail value, $134.00. Please be sure to include your email address in your comment, even if you think I already know it!

Comments will close on Monday April 18th, at 11:59 pm EST. Good Luck!

Jewelry Lust

I am absolutely dying over this quirky-amazing Matryoshka Doll ring. How incredibly fab! Discovered via Little Criminal.

Random Stuff I'm Loving

This amazing necklace by Spinthread

This gorgeous Mexican bedspread at The Loaded Trunk, via Please Sir

This Twistband -- a pretty alternative to a rubber hairband, via Lucky

This colorful string of lights from Luna Bazaar

These gold sneaks for kids from Hummel, via Small

We Have a Winner!!!

Photo via Just Like a Star

The winner of the Flora Bond gift voucher giveaway is Elizabeth! Congrats, Elizabeth :) Thanks to everyone who entered, and don't forget there's still a chance to win the Its Ok My Dear giveaway and The Handmade Project giveaway. Also, more goodies will be posted later today and every day this week!

Marvelous Giveaway! Flora Bond Gift Voucher

Today's giveaway is especially for all the glamour-loving mamas out there! The fabulous Nicole of Flora Bond jewelry is offering one lucky Marvelous Kiddo reader a $50 gift voucher for her shop.

You can truly make a statement with Flora Bond's orginal, big fabric jewelry, hair pieces, and accessories. Vintage glamour with a modern twist. Eco-friendly couture.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment telling me what your favorite item is in the Flora Bond shop. Don't forget to include your email or other contact info. The deadline for entries is Sunday, November 22 at 11:59. I will announce the (randomly selected) winner on Monday, November 23.

We Have a Winner!!!

Congratulations to SusieJ76, winner of the Good Day Sunshine earring giveaway, who said:

"Ohhhhh, I love them! The necklaces with the old keys are just fabulous...I can imagine giving one to a old friend...I also loved the earrings, 'finishing touch # 7', just beautiful!"

Thank you to all who entered, and to Johanna at Good Girls Studio for generously providing such an awesome item for this giveaway!   

Photo via flickr.

Marvelous Giveaway Reminder

Don't forget that today is the last day to enter the giveaway for the Good Day Sunshine earrings from Good Girls Studio!  Go here and leave a comment to get a chance to win this fabulous jewelry.  Good luck and thanks for participating!

My Lucky Day

I'm so excited, I just have to post about my good luck!  I recently won a giveaway on the awesome blog, Naturally Nina (do check it out, it's chock full of wonderful links and terrific goodies!).  Well, yesterday I received this adorable confetti necklace made from vintage beads by Blue Moss.  Isn't it sweet?  I can't wait to wear it!  Thanks to Nina at Naturally Nina and Michelle at Blue Moss (who also has a lovely blog).

Marvelous Giveaway: Good Day Sunshine Earrings from Good Girls Studio!

This week's giveaway features a pair of beautiful, one-of-a-kind, handmade earrings from Good Girls Studio.  I am totally head-over-heels for this recent Etsy discovery!  You must check out the entire line of salvaged, deconstructed vintage goodies reworked into heirloom pieces by the amazingly talented Johanna.  Here are a few more items that caught my eye...

I mean, how fabulous!  I encourage you to check out all of the amazing eye candy for yourself. 

To enter to win the earring giveaway, please hop over to Good Girls Studio and then leave a comment on this post with your impressions.  Entries will be accepted until 11:59 PST on Monday, June 29th, and I will announce the winner the following day.  

BONUS:  Earn up to three extra entries by spreading the word via link backs on Twitter, Facebook, or your own blog post (one entry per type of link back).  Don't forget to include your email address in the body of your comment, along with the URL(s) of your link-backs.

Good luck!

Want!

Club Monaco will soon debut a line of rad jewelry inspired by Alexander Calder.  Yummy yum yum!

Marvelous Giveaway: Personalized Children's Names Necklace from Moon Over Maize

Today I am happy to announce a Mother's Day-themed giveaway!

One lucky Marvelous Kiddo reader will win a customized charm necklace featuring the names of their child/children, courtesy of Moon Over Maize!  A beautiful piece of nephrite jade accompanies the sterling silver name charms, dangling from a 16-inch sterling silver chain.  Nephrite is said to bring hope, personal happiness, relaxation and a sense of calm.

To enter, just visit Moon Over Maize and leave a comment on this post listing your favorite find.  Get two bonus entries by telling me that you did one or more of the following things...

• blogged about this giveaway and linked back to this post
  
• linked to this post in your Facebook status
  
• Twittered about it (with link back)

The commenting will close on Friday, May 8 at 11:59 PST, and I will announce the winner on Mother's Day!  Good luck, and a HUGE "thank you" to Monica at Moon Over Maize for making this giveaway possible.

We Have a Winner!!!

Photo via WeHeartIt

Congratulations to Schoffield, winner of the Beauty in Imperfection ring by Barbara Polinsky!  

It was so exciting to see the enormously positive response to this giveaway, and I really appreciate everyone who entered and helped to spread the word!  The following note is from Barbara to all those who participated:

Thanks so much for your Sweet Tweets, blog posts and compliments. It's so gratifying to me as an artist to hear what you have to say and I'm pleased that the message behind it resonates with you. This ring is part of a growing collection called Beauty in Imperfection which is currently available at Wink San Francisco and through my me. Still very much a new product, I believe that the message is powerful and appealing. I welcome any thoughts or ideas you may have as to how to get it out there.

Congratulations to the winner! If you were not the lucky one this time please keep reading Marvelous Kiddo for delicious slices of design, parenting insight and just plain good stuff. I have a feeling there will be more jewelry giveaways in the future......stay tuned.

Fondly,

Barbara

www.bmjnyc.com

Marvelous Giveaway: Beauty in Imperfection Ring

Today I am so excited to present you with an opportunity to win a gorgeous handmade ring from the Beauty in Imperfection Collection by my good friend Barbara Polinsky!  The talented and amazing Barbara has been gracious enough to offer the lucky winner of this giveaway a keepsake that they will always cherish -- and which is sure to be noticed for its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.  Here is how the artist describes this piece:

Inspired by the idea of imperfection - in nature, in people and in life. This jewelry defines acceptance. What may be considered inconceivable flaws to other jewelers- file markings, visible seams and unpolished edges are the trademark of Beauty in Imperfection. The forms are simple and graceful but the blemishes are what give the jewelry depth and character.

To further play on the metaphor of Beauty in Imperfection, a small diamond is set into each ring. It serves as a reminder that precious gifts in our lives aren't always in plain sight and shouldn't be taken for granted. Each piece has its own story and gets better with wear. All are handmade, using recycled metal - no two are alike. Just like us.

These rings are for anybody who wants to be reminded that perfection is illusive and often unnecessary. This jewelry is what it is, with no apologies.  Made from reclaimed silver.

Be sure to check out all the lovely items available on Barbara's Etsy shop, here.

My dear readers, you have until Monday, April 13th at midnight, PST to enter this giveaway.  Because I'm so thrilled to be offering this special item, I want to give everyone more chances to win!  So this time, one comment gets you one entry AND if you blog or tweet about this giveaway and link back to it I will give you TWO ADDITIONAL chances to win.  (Please leave a comment with the url of your blog post or tweet to be eligible for the additional entries).  I will announce the winner early next week and Barbara will size the ring to fit the lucky person!

Big hugs and a giant "thank you" to Barbara for offering this gorgeous piece to my readers.

Manzanita Tree

Isn't this just the prettiest way to display one's jewelry collection?  Available here.

Etsy Find of the Day: EcoLoops

I just discovered a wonderful designer on Etsy, Sarah Dible. Sarah makes a fabulous line of jewelry out of recycled materials, which she calls EcoLoops. Here's some information in Sarah's own words:

"I have had a serious dilemma with the amount of junk mail that I have to recycle. I have signed up with Green Dimes to try to limit how much gets sent to me but I am still getting more than I like. What can I do with all the paper waste and junk mail I receive other than send it to recycling? I have wanted to create something with it for quite some time and have tried a few things and they just weren’t quite what I liked or wanted until now. I have started making jewelry and earring discs with this junk mail that has been piling up. I have used many things like cereal boxes, mail order catalogs, post cards and the top to the oatmeal canister to create these abstract designs on these jewelry discs. They are constructed with non-toxic adhesives and glazes and are all made out of recycled paper from my home. They are lightweight and have a beautiful finish."

How brilliant is that?! And the earrings are not only earth-friendly but oh-so-pretty and affordable to boot! Check them out here and here.