Love Nina Jane - bracelet giveaway

Triple Wrap bracelet from Love Nina Jane

 Last Summer, I had the joy of stepping foot on the island of Nantucket and in this shop -I fell in love with a necklace that looked very much like this which of course was etched in my "want" part of my brain.  I am a believer of the "law of attraction" and what we are attracted to or desire actually plays a huge role in providing our wants and needs.

A few weeks later, as luck would have it, I won a "love Nina Jane" triple strand bracelet that I actually wear as a necklace.  I simple won it by leaving a comment on another blog "C'est si bon."

 The vintage medals mixed with the pearls makes this a go to piece, it has a "rustic casual" look and perfect for every day wear.  I can dress it up or down.

 Never be afraid of too many accessories.

 
Great for horsing around...

The medals remind me to keep the faith and the pearls stand for beauty and grace.

Jane of "Love Nina Jane" was kind enough to answer a few questions and I knew you'd love to learn more about Love Nina Jane.

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  How did you start your designs?
•  We grew up in the south , our mother's became great friends and their names were both Nina Jane. Their NJ was from NYC, mine from Dallas.
• We inherited their desire to be creative and are influenced by their style. Each of the Nina Janes were different in personality and style but the opposing complimented each other. Our jewelry is the same way, we combine classic, edginess, country and city. The vintage miraculous medals are beautiful and meaningful to us. We only use vintage charms because they have a special beauty we love.
  Both Nina Janes have passed away so we love that we have an extra connection to them. My Nina Jane died when I was 8 and she was 38, and I missed out on so much time not having her, it lifts me up just to be able to say the Nina Jane name on a regular basis! Ann and Jane are sisters (there are 2 Janes!).
  

  
  
  

  
  

  Do you create them?
  

  
  

  We have distilled the collections after many years. We all three contributed to the designs. We all three make our own pieces using the same "recipe".

  
  

   What inspired you to start "Love Nina Jane" and what inspires you each day?

  
  

  We all three have a need to create. We wax and wane and that is the beauty of having each other. When one waxes, the other wanes and the waxer will pick up the waner until the positions even out. Then we seem to repeat the process off and on through the years! But we are all three enthusiastic about our company. The company has become like another family for us. I love that it has given me two "sisters" as I only had 4 brothers!

  It is so wonderful to see someone around town with a Love, NIna Jane on or to have someone like you want to write about us. We are very excited about the sketch. We all three love your work, we love the energy you have.

  Thank-you Jane for this lovely give-away and for taking the time to share more about "Love Nina Jane."

  
  

  Pop over to Love Nina Jane and like Love Nina Jane on facebook.  Leave a comment here and on Monday, the winner shall be announced.  

in the pink

Congrats to the "The Buzz" - randomly selected by my daughter from a slip of paper out of a hat! They chose "Pink Garden" (image above) from "Chez Jolly"

which suits these flower girls all the way!

Hope each of you have a beautiful weekend in the pink.

sea stars (give-away)

sea stars make me smile.

Summer things,

A straw basket, an espadrille, a boater and a strand of pearls with a sea star.

I have an old brooch that I love, it is of some sort of crustacean and it always comes out for Summer, pinned to a simple sleevless shell or shift.

Well this lovely freshwater pearl necklace is made by Julie Lorusso and she is giving one away to one of you lucky readers!

What sort of item says Summer in your wardrobe?

Winner shall be randomly selected and announced on friday.

I am busy finishing up a few deadlines...before the four day weekend.

Thank-you Julie for your kindness.

Julie keeps a fabulous blog, Monkey Grass Hill.

linnea's lights "trio give-away"

Today I recieved the sweetest trio, a box of hand-poured triple scented candles

"The Cote D'Azur gift set" from Linnea's Lights.

I love environmentally mindful soy candles along with Mother-Daughter teams.

As the mother-daughter team behind Linnea’s Lights, Lynn Manley and Laura Cler infuse their personal experiences and back-to-basics ethos into each and every candle they make.

Linnea's Lights recently came out with their new summer scents and they are now all available in one special package: the Cote D'Azur Gift Set! I've also attached the Press Release for you here with additional details.

Mimosa

Conjuring thoughts of Provence’s bright mimosa fields, sun drenched hills and evergreens, this scent combines mimosa’s delicate scent with white jasmine’s exotic sweetness and fresh sandalwood for a perfect and balanced halo. This scent is both delicate and powerful.

Lavender

In Ancient Rome lavender was revered for it’s healing properties and relaxing scent. An exquisite luxury, it often cost Romans the equivalent of a month’s wages or more. This candle infuses lavender’s calming effect with rosemary’s sensual woody undertone and lively citrus top notes releasing the true power of this transcendent flower. Tranquil and refreshing.

White Coral

Inspired by the white coral sands of the Maldives, this bewitching scent inspires thoughts of exotic and far away places. When lit, cardamom’s resinous aroma entwines with the bright citrus of neroli, uplifting mandarin and soft woods to create a captivating and calming halo. Enchanting.

The Cote D'Azur Gift Set, contains all three of these newest scents in perfectly sized 2.5oz votives. Retails for $32.

Take a look at the site

"The Cote D'azur Gift Set" containing Mimosa, Lavender and White Coral votives.

Leave a comment and one of you shall win this lovely gift. (Offer limited to U.S.A only)

Winner announced Monday.

monkey business - novica give-away

Guess everyone has noticed that there was a bit of monkey business with blogger.

Well, after all it is friday the 13th.

How frustrating it felt to not be able to post or comment. How thankful I am that e blogger is back in business.

We all need to give thanks and clap our hands.

My hands were up in the air but now that blogger is back, they are at the key board with a wonderful give-away.

Without blogging, I felt like I'd lost my marbles....or paperweight.

But now a bird is back to the nest and the business of blogging and excited to host this give-away from Novica. Take a look around Novica and look at all the artful inspiration for corporate giving.

Two lucky winners will have an e-certificate for $75 each.

Look around Novica and what sort of coporate gift would you like to give or to recieve?

Do you have someone to give thanks to or to recognize for a job well done.

Novica has a wonderful selection of gifts.

Leave a comment, 2 lucky winners will be announced Monday.

Leave an e-mail if you are not a blogger so that you may be contacted.

spring blossoms

Spring blossoms for you.

A giveaway today.

A box of notes.

Happy Monday, spread kindness today.

Just leave a comment - winner announced Tuesday.

Shabby Apple (dress giveaway)

Nothing like a new dress to make Monday more magnificent.

This dress would make my monday feel more "Marsielle."

I would love wearing it with an espadrille and a straw tote.

Shabby Apple has kindly offered to host this give-away via pve design.

Which dress would you like to win?

Did you know I worked at the library in college. Why did I not wear a fabulous black dress like this while I was working the five to nine shift? Also available in this springy green.

This dress would be fabulous to wear to dinner and to an art opening. I love vintage dresses for little girls and ladies! Shabby Apple is offering my readers a nice discount, all you need to do is enter pvedesign10off when you order.

I have my eye on a couple a new dresses in the new line called "Roamin" which would be perfect for a Summer Holiday in Italy. Summer seems synonomous with dresses and staying cool while looking polished wherever one roams.

Tell me, which dress would you like to win, Marsielle or the five to nine black dress? Just leave me a comment here. Winner must have a US Shipping address. Winner announced friday, April 1st!

Leave a comment here. Giveaway ends at midnight March 31st.

Order here and do not forget to use this discount code "pvedesign10off"

pink promise

I made a promise today. A pledge to post pink.

A promise to give, to honor and to help.

One bracelet will be given today.

from

JaC Jewelry

Proceeds benefit Cancer Awareness.

Leave a comment.

One winner will be randomly selected and announced Monday.

Another fabulous item will be posted Saturday from JaC Jewelry.