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A Flash Sale, a Great Giveaway, and Gorgeous Jewelry!

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Product samples provided for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as always. 

Friends I wanted to let you know about a killer flash sale happening this week at Isabelle Grace Jewelry. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, you need to take a moment to look around over there! Isabelle Grace is known for elegant, simple, unique and customizable pieces. I own a few of their customized designs (a necklace I love to wear and bracelet for little Layah). I’ve always been impressed with the quality  of their pieces. I love that they are not mass produced, but are made my artisans in the U.S.

For the past 2 months, I have been wearing a pair of earrings from the brand, and they are my new favorites, most definitely.

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Arent’ they pretty? These are the Beatrice Drop Earrings, and I’m highlighting them today not simply so that I can show off my gorgeous ear bling. These earrings happen to be on special sale this week, with the price dropping from $88 all the way down to $32 (that’s a 63% drop!). All you need to do to get this great deal is enter JUST4ME as the coupon code at checkout. Score!!!! As someone who owns these earrings, and as someone who doesn’t spend a ton of money on lots of jewelry, I think these are a GREAT buy at $32. You’ll get a lot of wear out of them because they pretty much make every outfit look more polished!

This flash sale is part of the JUST4ME Mondays program that Isabelle Grace offers to their newsletter subscribers. That means that next Monday there’s going to be another really awesome flash sale. The way to make sure you don’t miss it is to sign up for their newsletter!

Giveaway!!

One of you is going to win a pair of Beatrice Drop Earrings. What a perfect gift to give to a girlfriend or even to yourself!
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Personalized Kids Jewelry from Isabelle Grace

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Our 18-month-old daughter absolutely adores bracelets and necklaces. She could easily spend 30 minutes (a lifetime in the world of a toddler) taking them off and on, and then putting them on her stuffed animals. It is not unusual for Tim and I to find ourselves adorned with her baubles and gems on a daily basis, as well.

layah's jewelry design

Since her big sister is going to be getting that awesome John Hardy find I made at Unclaimed Baggage in the fall, I thought it might be nice for little Layah to have a special piece of her own.

But finding jewelry, especially nice jewelry, that is made for little ones is really hard! Don’t even get me started on the epic quests I go on for screw-back earrings for my girls.

So when I learned that Isabelle Grace Jewelry had a line of silver bracelets in sizes to fit wee wrists, I was thrilled! They sent me a Lovely Hearts bracelet to showcase. Lovely, indeed!

isabelle grace personalized jewelry for kids

The Lovely Hearts line has options for bracelets or necklaces. You can customize your piece by selecting the initial you would like stamped on the heart, and by selecting from 6 different Swarovski accent gems.

Additionally, they offer 4 different sizes for the bracelets, and recommended age ranges that start at 9 months and go all the way up to 16 years.

Isabelle Grace has 13 different pieces in the Just for Kids section of the website. How refreshing to find some many adorable options! Now I’ve just got to convince them to start carrying earrings (screwback, of course!).

If you are searching for something special for a little girl this holiday season, do take a look at the offerings at Isabelle Grace. The Lovely Hearts necklace we reviewed is nicely priced at $45.

Is anyone on your shopping list getting jewelry this year? And please tell me I’m not the only one who struggles to find kids jewelry! 

Personalized Jewelry from Isabelle Grace: What I’m Wearing

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Over the last 2 weeks, I had to take 2 separate business trips and be away from my kids for 5 full days. While it was refreshing to get out of the house and to have some time away from home responsibilities, it was also really tough. My children are getting older every day, but with that said, they are still SO young (3 and almost 1). I missed them a great deal.

Personalized Jewelry

I actually wore a piece of jewelry while I was away that had their initials on it, and I thought of my girls every time I touched it, or every time I received a compliment on the piece (by the way, this piece seems to be very popular with other moms, as I get compliments almost every single time I wear it!).

Personalized Jewelry Isabelle Grace

Lovely, isn’t it? This is the Signature Mini Tag Necklace from Isabelle Grace Jewelry. This is one of the best sellers in the entire line, and I can understand why. It is simple, but SO pretty and special. My necklace features the first initials of my two daughters, along with a gold heart tag and a purple gem on either side. I wear my necklace alone, but it could easily be layered with other pieces, too.

I love that each piece is custom made by hand at the time the order is placed. I also love that the company gives each recipient a very special offer at the time that they receive their piece: if you share your story with Isabelle Grace of the meaning behind your piece, they will make a $10 donation to a nonprofit on your behalf. Isn’t that awesome???

I mentioned earlier that moms seem to really be drawn to my necklace when they see it. I’ve referred several people to the Isabelle Grace website, and I’ve only been wearing this for a few weeks. Celebrity moms also seem to be loving it. As I was browsing the website, I saw all sorts of famous mamas proudly wearing their Isabelle Grace pieces (Katherine Heigl and Tori Spelling, to name a few).

personalized jewelry

Isabelle Grace Jewelry has captured the hearts of moms all over the world by providing beautiful pieces that help us keep our loved ones near us in an especially beautiful way. I absolutely adore my signature mini tag necklace (ARV $109) and they offer SO much more. Take a moment to look around on the site and see what you’d most like to own! Then send the link to your significant other as a last minute Mother’s Day gift idea, or as a birthday gift idea!

Do you own any personalized jewelry?

I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. 

Handstamped Jewelry You Will Adore (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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Last May I featured some of the best of the best when it comes to Memphis artists. It was such a fun experience. My old hometown really has a lot of talent! One such designer is Christine, owner of Mozella Designs. Last year I featured her lovely earrings, which I still wear on a very regular basis, because they are really fetching, and also because I always get compliments on them!

I think Mozella Designs is an amazing Etsy shop. Christine seems to stay on top of fashion trends with her jewelry, while also incorporating a certain sense of femininity to every piece that gives them staying power beyond the trends, themselves. She has such a good eye for balancing style with function. Every time I browse her shop I am struck by her beautiful jewelry.

And I’m always especially pleased with her prices. For handmade jewelry that is fashion-forward and that won’t be out of style next month (or even next year!), Mozella Designs just can’t be beat!

Christine has added handstamped jewelry to her collection, and you are going to love what she is currently showcasing in that line! She sent me a beautiful bracelet that is absolutely perfect for wearing between now and late spring! I love the delicate pink beads and accent pearls. But the handstamped initials on the piece are my absolute favorite. I’ve got to tell you, I’m not all that big into having my initials scrawled all over everything I own (more power to you if that’s your thing). These initials are like a whisper, and I adore that. They are soft and sophisticated, just like the bracelet. They are just very…me!

For the gents, oh how I’m swooning over the personalized cuff links Christine has for sale. What a PERFECT Valentine’s Day gift for your man. They are so much cooler (in my opinion) AND so much less expensive than what you’ll find at a department store. They are also a perfect gift for groomsmen if anyone out there is getting married. They can be personalized however you like. I’d love to get a pair for Tim with our wedding date on them.

Buy it!: If you have been wanting some handstamped jewelry but haven’t been too keen on the price tags, drop a hint to your loved one to check out Mozella Designs. The work is top notch and the prices are quite competitive!

Win it!: One lucky winner is going to get $25 to spend at Mozella Designs. Oh how I envy you! The contest will run until January 28th at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

Mandatory entry: Show some love for Mozella Designs by liking it on Facebook and post on her wall that Stuff Parents Need sent you!

Additional entries:
1. Sponsor love: Subscribe to Christine’s blog, where you’ll see her complete a new piece of jewelry each and every week (so fun to watch…she’s so talented!).
2. Blogger love: Follow Stuff Parents Need using Google Friend Connect (if you don’t know how to do this, just email me and I’ll help you out!)

Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my homepage.

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Do You “Love Loud?” (GIVEAWAY!!!)

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Blog friends, I’m happy to introduce you to a Memphis mom with a mission. Jennifer started her business, Love Loud Designs, because she believes that is is so important for the people in your life to know, without a doubt, in good times and bad, that they are loved. She creates hand-stamped jewelry so that you can proudly display the names of the most precious people in your lives. I just love the idea of loving loud. Jennifer is absolutely right that the people who are your world should never doubt it!

Jennifer sent me a necklace stamped with “Darah.” It is such a treasure, because as you can imagine, I can’t exactly find, “Darah” gear at the mall or even online. My child has an unusual name, so anytime I want to get her name put on something, it will have to be a custom order.

I have to say, I didn’t realize how special this necklace would be to me until I received it. People have commented on the piece, and that’s always an opportunity to talk about my little love. I also think of her throughout the day any time I touch the necklace. I absolutely love it.

Love Loud Designs pieces are sterling silver. Each charm Jennifer makes comes with a ball chain necklace (either 16 or 18 inches in length). Her pieces range from $28-$60, varying by the size of the piece and if you add extra things such as charms or birthstones. Love Loud Designs is set up on Etsy and on Facebook. Jennifer has some examples of items she makes, but if you want to place an order, just send her an email through Etsy or Facebook with what you are looking for, and she’ll be able to quote you a price for your particular needs.

Jennifer has a passion for making jewelry, and she even took a class on metal working so that she could produce pieces of the highest quality for others. She loves being able to offer folks the opportunity to personalize gifts in a way that is original and fun.

Jennifer offers two fonts – lowercase script font and an uppercase gothic font. She also makes leather and beaded bracelets. I love the combination of metal and leather, personally! Basically, Jennifer is a very creative person, and she’d love to work with you to create a one-of-a-kind piece that you or a loved one with cherish. I know I will wear my Darah necklace for years to come!

Also of note: Jennifer is currently being featured on another blog (and it is one of my very favorites!). Check her out on The Makeshift Revolution (and while you are there, subscribe…it’s a blog you will most definitely love!).

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to get the same necklace I received! Your necklace will have the first name of your choice on it (since I suppose you don’t really want a “Darah” necklace!). The contest will run until July 13th at 7:59pm CST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to their notification email before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Limit one entrant per household, please. Open to residents of the United States.

Mandatory entry: Tell me the name (or initials, if you prefer) you want on your necklace (choose wisely, as you will get what you select here!).

Additional entries:
1. Subscribe to the Love Loud Designs blog
2. “Like” Love Loud Designs on Facebook

3. Add Love Loud Designs to your Etsy favorites
4. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter
5. Tweet about this giveaway (once/day allowed)
6. Subscribe to Stuff Parents Need by email, RSS or Google Friend Connect (only one extra entry, even if you subscribe multiple ways).
7. “Like” Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
8. If you are a blogger, add my button to your blog and send me the url so I can see it

Be sure to enter my other giveaways, found on the sidebar of my homepage!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.