how about a giveaway while i'm away? $50 sound good? CLOSED

11.13.2011

I'm still on a short hiatus, but I decided to pop in and first off, say hello! I'm on the third book now and things are getting rather exciting. I dare say, I like the second book even more than the first and am too early into the third to make a judgement just yet!
But what i'm really here to do is announce this exciting giveaway I alluded to last week. It's from Stella & Dot, this gorgeous jewelry company that has some really great pieces that would make wonderful Christmas gifts!
I own their Aurora cocktail ring and Marcus is pretty sure it has magical powers...
Enter to win a $50 credit to use toward anything in their shop:
1. Go to Stella & Dot and let me know what you'd pick if you won.
Extras:
2. tweet/facebook/blog about the giveaway (provide a link)
3. tell me your favorite thing about the holidays

**Congratulations Cait Weingartner, email me within 72 hours to claim your gift certificate!
Thanks for sharing your favorite holiday events everyone! You all got me pumped about the season :)

185 comments

victoria vida said...

Your outfit is absolutely darling! I also am in love with the chair! I would love to have the panther pendant necklace, it is so unique and gorgeous! 
much love, 
Victoria from Unlock Your World
www.vi.key.blogspot.com

e. day said...

ah! pegasus necklace, all the way. and i'm sure your ring does have magical powers. 

Cait Weingartner said...

I'm totally obsessed with the Bamboleo Necklace!!

Melissa Powell said...

Pearl drop earrings! So cute! I would wear them with everything in my closet!

jenni austria germany said...

the 
ISADORA PEARL BIB is pretty amazing.  also, it's typing in caps and i'm not sure why. sorry.  i'm not yelling at you, i promise.

jenni austria germany said...

okay, i promise that last comment was all caps....but then when i posted, it switched to lowercase.  anyway, my favorite thing about the holidays is gaining, oh, like 100 lbs from all the amazing food.  and hanging out with family.  and the Christmas movie marathons...and the Christmas music...ok the end.

Dani Shapiro said...

That cocktail ring is absolutely magical - Marcus has to be right! I'm also in love with the Clover Single Wrap Bracelet!

Dani Shapiro said...

I tweeted! @daniicalifornia (And I didn't even let AutoCorrect ruin it this time. Baby. Bahahaha.)

Dani Shapiro said...

And, this may be weird, but... my favorite thing about the holidays is the SMELLS. Pine, cinnamon, cranberry sauce (in the shape of a can, of course)... Love it all. :)

P.S. Your top knot is outstanding in these photos, and I desperately love your minty sweater!

Autumn said...

I love their
Marchesa Studs  !  So cute and the color is perfect.

Autumn said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is just going home to see family.  Now that I have family in Arizona though...the warm winter weather is definitely up there though.

Savanna said...

I love the renegade and vintage cluster rings!

Savanna said...

Liked them on Facebook!

Savanna said...

Favorite thing about the holidays is the excitement that comes with it and all the fun traditions! :)

Jaimie Therrien said...

I'm absolutely in love with the Renegade cluster bracelet! The Aurora ring you have is gorgeous, too.
- Jaimie
jetherri@gmail.com

Jaimie Therrien said...

Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/fawnandfoe/status/135961160313872384

Jaimie Therrien said...

My favorite part about the holidays is all of the quality time with loved ones. Everyone seems to be in a better mood and the cooler weather means far cuter clothes! (:

- Jaimie
jetherri@gmail.com

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Kaycie Eddie said...

Beautiful! I think I would get that gorgeous cocktail ring! :)

Kaycie Eddie said...

Tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/redheadmemories/status/135967923331268608

Kaycie Eddie said...

2 favorite things: family and snow. :)

kikicbrownee said...

I think the "la coco silver pearl strand" is so pretty :)

Jaimie said...

I think I would pick the Camilla ring, love the shade of green!I also really like the Signature Clover necklace.  

kikicbrownee said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is how happy it is! Seriously, there's some about lights, joy, gift-giving, snow, and Christmas stuff that makes everyone so happy :)

Jaimie D'Agostini said...

My favorite part about the holidays is the music, movies, and decorating! Also, it is the best excuse to visit and spend time with family!

lisa said...

such lovely pieces! the cocktail ring is stunning.

lisa said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is how happy everybody is.

EmmaAshby said...

My favorites are the Marchesa Stud Earrings. Gorgeous! They have so many gorgeous things!! :]

EmmaAshby said...

I tweeted about the giveaway! :]

EmmaAshby said...

My favorite things about the holidays are creating new traditions and carrying on old traditions with my husband!

Emily Lauren said...

Love the MARCHESA NECKLACE. To die for.

andrea jones said...

So many gorgeous pieces! I really love the jezebel pendent necklace

andrea jones said...

I love holiday movies!!! ...and watching them with family:)

Tin.derella said...

hey ashley. I've been a follower for quite somt time now and I think i haven't told you how awesome your blog is. There you go. =)

kelly anne said...

ooo i'd probably get the adrienne chain earrings. ps. the third book is my fav!

kelly anne said...

extra entry: my favorite part of the holidays is clique, but i just love spending time with the fam

Katt said...

the belle fleur ring so pretty! lovewantvintage at gmail dot com

Katt said...

fav thing about holiday is getting together with family! and all the treats
lovewantvintage at gmail dot com

Katt said...

my tweet ! https://twitter.com/#!/lovewantvintage/status/135993057383432192
Thanks for the giveaway! lovewantvintage at gmail dot com

Monika Sztretye said...

I would definitely pick the Soiree Trio Ring...crossing fingers

Jo said...

I'd get the ESTATE CHANDELIER EARRINGS.

Jo said...

Blogged about it: http://southafricameetsbelgium.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-believe-in-unicorns-giveaway.html

Jo said...

I have a couple of favorite things about the holidays: family, fun, food, the cold (it is already so cold here), coziness, warm winter clothes :)

Irene Navajas said...

i like the Estate Chandelier Earrings
and the Marchesa Studs too. ANDDDDD THIS BEAUTY: Delicate Ball Station Chain! ta-daaaa! in love with that last one!

Irene Navajas said...

i tweeted about you (mentioning you) and btw we should be twitter friends (hope this didn't sound too weird!!) :)

Irene Navajas said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is the atmoshpere, so magical, and the good intentions to help those in need, and getting to see all my family. and this year i'm gonna meet my boyfriend's family in France so it's gonna be huge! :)

Irene Navajas said...

and it's been said on Facebook too!!! :):):) this is cool because I could it for a christmas present!:)

Garnishwiththebizarre said...

My personl favourite is the Harlow Bracelet. Very quaint and petite, but also striking. My favourite thing about Christmas is Christmas Eve. We have the spiced beef stewing, the lights on the tree twinkling, a big fire in the sitting room with a flowerpiece on the mantelpiece with cinnamon or mulled wine candles burning. We always sit down together and watch the Grinch or something else quintessentially Christmas like and when we were smaller, my mum used to read to us the Night Before Christmas. The next morning, we would come downstairs to find some half eaten cookies and carrots and a little note from Santa, thanking us for the snack.

Love love love Christmas.

Sarah
garnishwiththebizarre.blogspot.com

Sara said...

I would pick...the Nouvelle Ring!

Sara said...

My favorite thing about the holidays it that we all get to be together and relax and not be at work!

Cam22190 said...

My fave is the On The Mark necklace! It's so so pretty! 

Cam22190 said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is playing with my baby cousins (or, now that I'm older, my cousins' babies)! I'm an only child, so this has always been one of the only times I get to play with little ones. 

Alyx Garner said...

I would definitely get the stackable deco rings! Those are so cute, and would go with anything!

Alyx Garner said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is that smell that your house constantly has because of the constant baking, candles, and a real Christmas tree. It's seriously THE BEST. 

Michelle said...

i love being with family and friends over the holidays. and all the cookies!

Michelle said...

http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/shop/necklaces/necklaces-all/n219.html
 i think this is just stunning. i'd probably put my $ towards that!

Laura Skvortsov said...

i think i would get the stackable deco rings. everything is so pretty and thanks so much for hosting this awesome giveaway. :)

Laura Skvortsov said...

i tweeted the giveaway @ ashleynielson 

Laura Skvortsov said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is the beautiful lights and the way everything is overflowing with beautiful gifts and christmas music. I love christmas music. My absolute favorite being TSO.

Erica Jenkins said...

one item that caught my eye were the Charlize Teardrop Earrings. so pretty!

Erica Jenkins said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is how more people are in good moods.  people are kinder around holidays and i love that.

Sarah Stuckey said...

I would totally put it toward the Liv Multi Charm necklace!

Sarah Stuckey said...

I would totally put it toward the Liv Multi Charm necklace! So pretty :)

kitsune-kun said...

loooooove the bee broach. too cute!

avinson1210 said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is spending so much extra time with friends and family! I love Thanksgiving (a lot!), but some good friends and I are already planning activities for "The 12 Days of Christmas". So fun!

avinson1210 said...

I really like the Turquoise Sea Drop earrings!

hewella1 said...

I like the chantalilly earrings.

hewella1 said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is all the food. 

Rebekah Haupt said...

I like the Audrey Cluster bracelet! So cute!!

Rebekah Haupt said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is all the delicious food!! And the hot cocoa  

Debmoran said...

the on the mark necklace.

Debmoran said...

my favorite part of the holidays is Christmas eve. We go to church then come home and have appetizers for dinner. Then we watch Christmas movies together in front of the fire. It is a very quiet relaxing evening.

Alyssa Kaliszewski said...

Ooh, I would probably get the la coco silver pearl strand :)

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Alyssa Kaliszewski said...

Also, my favorite thing about the holidays would have to be putting up twinkle lights wherever possible :)

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Holly Keenan said...

love the Renegade Cluster Necklace!

Holly Keenan said...

And my favorite thing about he holidays- multiple trips home! 

Emily Baker said...

i just had a really hard time picking something, but i love the sunset bangle. 

Deveny said...

I'm digging their Serpent Bangle!

RonelleCannon said...

Love this giveaway! I want the Camilla ring for sure.

RonelleCannon said...

My absolute fav thing about the Holidays is the feeling that everyone around the world wants to be cheerful and kind. People do more service and pause to think of others and count their blessings.

Kimberlee Pulsipher said...

I LOVE the Nouvelle ring!

Hannah Elizabeth said...

Oh my gosh how fun! (P.S. - how good is The Hunger Games, I know right! Please love the first read through. It'll rip your heart out)

Ok...I'm drooling over Anabelle Necklace. So much brown in my wardrobe it would go with!

Hannah Elizabeth said...

Also...see here https://twitter.com/#!/hannah_pumpkin

Hannah Elizabeth said...

Ooh....also....I love helping my mom decorate the house. She puts up a huge tree and garland on the doors, banisters...everywhere. It's perfect every year. 

Amanda Gladd said...

i would pick the cortez bib statement necklace if i win!

Amanda Gladd said...

i tweeted your giveaway (@ajgladd )

Amanda Gladd said...

my favorite part of the holidays is the breakfast Christmas morning because everyone is still in their pjs, no one cares what we look like, we're all snuggled up, and enjoying everyone's company over some warm coffee and cinnamon rolls... not thinking about gifts or the crazy-ness that is Christmas. i just love it.

Elaine said...

la coco silver pearl strand

Elaine said...

i love being around family!

MaryElizabeth said...

I'd pick the Jolie Cocktail ring! It's stunning!

MaryElizabeth said...

I tweeted about this amazing giveaway!
https://twitter.com/#!/MaryElizabethS

MaryElizabeth said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is spending time with relatives I don't often get to see. :)

sportymegan05 said...

ooh id probably get that copper cupchain bracelet!! so cute!

Kelly Bunn said...

i really love the river lariat. 

julie from Nashville said...

I'm hosting a Stella and Dot party in 2 weeks, so this would be the perfect for me! I love their necklaces!

Michaela Willard said...

I would pick the starfish earrings. They're just so cute!

Mckell said...

Oh everything is so pretty! I would probably choose the pearl drop earrings or the marchesa studs. 

Mckell said...

My favorite thing about the holidays being with my family and seeing the christmas lights.

Michaela Willard said...

Here is a link to where I blogged about the giveaway.
http://michaela-jean.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-entered-to-win-this-giveaway-with.html

Michaela Willard said...

And my favorite thing about the holidays? That is just such a hard question... But I'll say... the sentiment and tenderness that seem to engage all. Such a lovely time. :)

Amy said...

I love the eternity band! So cute. : )
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Katy said...

I like the paradise brooch. 

Amy said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is spending it with family and friends. : )  Except this year, my boyfriend and I are going on a cruise to Jamaica, Grand Caymans, and Cozumel. So exciting! : )
amyelizabeth007@gmail.com

Katy said...

I love getting to see all of our family. 

shea said...

i love the harlow bangle and the aurora ring too :) spectacular giveaway!!

Megan Zudar said...

i like the clover pieces or the on the mark necklace

Megan Zudar said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is getting dressed up and being with those you love. sappy i know

Abby said...

I love the Stackable Deco Rings!

Abby said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is having all my family around.

Esther said...

Fabulous! I love Stella and Dot but they are kinda pricey for me. I love love the Garden Party Chandelier Earrings Green/Gold. essrobinson@yahoo.com

Esther said...

 
My favorite thing about the holidays is the decorations and the smell of baked goods. Aside from family and friends yada yada yada. essrobinson@yahoo.com  

Daniellephillipp said...

I would probably get the eternity ring. Super classy. 

Daniellephillipp said...

Favorite thing about holidays is decorations and music. Yippee!

Marilyn Freeman said...

I would get the mini soiree necklace for my little girl for a Christmas present.  One of my favorite things about the holidays is the family traditions.  Having been married 5+ years with two kids now every year gets more exciting.  We are starting some new traditions as a little family and it's a blast!

carolindear said...

I would get the on the mark necklace. Its so cute and I think it would go great with a ton of things in my closet.

carolindear said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is being with family. I love seeing my family. Yes we get together once a month for family dinner, but I think that when there is a holiday we just are more happy to see each other and I love it.

Alana said...

I think the SNAKE ORB PENDANT NECKLACE is delightful! 
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Alana said...

I posted the giveaway on my facebook page. :)

Alana said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is the food. Everyone makes something special and I love tasting it all!

juliecmorrison said...

I would pick the bee brooch! Might need to get that even if I don't win...

juliecmorrison said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is going home. Sweet and simple.

Sophia said...

I'd probably get the Toujour Drop earrings!

Sophia said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is being surrounded by family.

Andrea said...

I have some of their jewelry and love it.  I would love the eternity right!

stealthnerd said...

If I won, I would pick the Hematite Cupchain Bracelet! It's sooo cute!

stealthnerd said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is my celebrating my birthday on New Year's Eve!

Claire Johnson said...

I would love the eternity bands!

Claire Johnson said...

my favorite thing about the holidays? time with the family of course. i live in utah with my husband so its always the best to see my family back in california!

Lacynicolpeck said...

I'd pick the chantilly lace chandelier earrings in gold!

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Lacynicolpeck said...

My favorite thing is Christmas of course! Just the spirit of it. :)

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Sara Rañon said...

I am all about that la coco rope necklace.  would love to win!

Natalie B said...

Hmm so much to choose from! I'd probably get the Toujour Drop earrings! 
My favourite thing about the holidays is taking abreak from work and spending time with my family at the beach!

Vanessa said...

I have to have the On the Mark necklace. It's just so Katniss. I'm obsessed.

Vanessaselph said...

I tweeted!

Vanessaselph said...

My favorite moment of the holidays is right after the tree is all decorated and you sit and squint just a little so the lights blur, and for one minute, everything is magical and beautiful.

LissPlus4 said...

Hmm, I think I'd have to go with the stackable deco rings!

My favorite thing about the holidays is the expression on the faces of my children the first time they see all the decorations up and lit!

Briannadupuy said...

You are so beautiful... look at those legs, I am so jealous :)
My favorite thing abput the holidays is the warm cozy feeling I get in my heart, while spending time with family and friends, and secretly trying to soak it all in, because these are the memories we are making, plus I have a scrumptious baby boy this year!

Savanna said...

oops meant to say i facebooked about the giveaway!

Grace said...

I heart the estate chandelier earrings!! you look bomb.

Grace said...

and of course my favey thing about the holidays isss the food. 

Alex said...

It's so hard to pic just one thing! Love the Marchesa Studs, the Stackable Deco Rings and the Harmony Band rings!

Rwvanvoorhis said...

http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/shop/earrings/earrings-all/renegade-mini-cluster-hoops.htmlso very cool!
rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

Alex said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is my mom and I waking up at 3 in the morning the day after Thanksgiving. :)

Linda Yan said...

I love the Cleo Fringe Statement Earrings!  I think they are absolutely gorgeous and the mixed metal detailing is so unique!  I love big statement earrings with all of my outfits!  I just love how it looks when a cute or flashy pair of earrings peek out from behind my hair - it's like a new surprise every time!  I just got an internship  that I hope to turn into a job (fingers crossed!) and I want to look put together but still fashionable and chic.  So, I would love to get some jewelry that add a little bit of pizzazz to my outfit while still looking professional and put together.  I love what jewelry can do for my outfits when I put together simple things and then pair it with that perfect piece of jewelry!  My email address is yanswim888@gmail.com.  Thanks for doing this giveaway!

Linda Yan said...

I tweeted this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/#!/aquaprincess888/status/136640040536244224

Linda Yan said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is being able to eat all of the food that is normally associated with the holidays!  There are so many things that my family just doesn't make during the regular times of the year, so the holiday food is extra amazing when we do get to have it!  
yanswim888@gmail.com 

Anela Hansen said...

marchesa, soiree or paradise studs alll day :)

and my favorite thing about the holidays would definitely have to be the break from school, the time with my family and the general atmosphere and feeling of it all!

xx

Tarynnr said...

My favorites are the garden party chandelier earrings and the turquoise sea drop earrings!

Tarynnr said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is the joy of seeing my children experience  it all!

Shelley Paige said...

Love love love birds of paradise necklace

Shelley Paige said...

I love the look of joy on my daughters' faces during the holidays...the food, the gifts, the togetherness!!!

kimmie said...

If i won i would pick the serpent bangle! it's super cute! my favorite thing about the holidays is my mom's cooking. she is from vietnam and she makes homemade egg rolls for all the neighbors!

Kristen B said...

I LOVE the Camilla ring! I'd definitely pick that if I won, or the Vintage Star Brooch! I absolutely love spending time with my family during the holidays. My sister comes home from college, and my brother and his family come over too. 

Brit said...

I think I'd have to flatter you with imitation and go with the Aurora ring as well.  I don't wear much jewelry other than rings and that one is GORGEOUS!

britt
britsyb@yahoo.com

Brit said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is taking time off to do, well, not much of anything.  Lounge and hang around my house and the fam. :)

Brit
britsyb@yahoo.com

Devorah said...

I like the Caroline Pendant Necklace.
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Tori Bowman said...

I love the eternity band!

Tori Bowman said...

And my favorite thing about the holidays is uninterrupted family time :)

meredith said...

love the eternity band, Audrey cluster bracelet and pretty much everything else.  :)

meredith said...

i also really love the weather+all the food+the copious amounts of pajama wearing that happen during the holidays.

CristenFortier said...

love the camilla ring!

CristenFortier said...

my favorite thing about the holidays is eating tons of food and being surrounded by all of my loves. 

Emilee Ryser said...

I love Stella & Dot, I would get the Estate Chandelier earrings, very cute!

Emilee Ryser said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is spending time with the family, oh and black friday shopping! :)

Rebekah said...

Oh my goodness, I love their jewelry!! I think I'd have to pick the aurora cocktail ring as well. It's just so classy!

Rebekah said...

MY favorite thing about the holidays obviously has to be all the quality time I get to spend with my family... We have so much fun!

Cassandra Boyce said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is baking cookies with my family on christmas eve!
I would love love love the Aurora Cocktail Ring! I follow your blog & twitter - I tweeted about your giveaway! (at)snazzycassie

Tea Talk said...

I LOVE the stackable band rings! XO

Tea Talk said...

I tweeted! https://twitter.com/#!/chelseabird/status/137315171621285888 XO

Tea Talk said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is the cold weather and being able to get all bundled up with your loved one! 

Gracebreazeale said...

ooh I love the pretty turquoise necklace! my favorite thing about the holidays is Christmas music and Charlie brown tv specials. :)

CodyMcWilliams said...

The contessa jade necklace! It's darling.

CodyMcWilliams said...

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CodyMcWilliams said...

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CodyMcWilliams said...

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CodyMcWilliams said...

Okay okay, I know this is super late.... but whatevs....
my favorite thing about the holidays is cute coats we finally get to wear, delicious food, and lots of fun times with the whole fam damily!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

I'd get the camilla ring!

Allison said...

Ooh, I absolutely love the stackable deco rings! SO GORGEOUS.

Allison said...

Mm, my favorite thing about the holidays, aside from the obvious spending time with my family, would probably have to be family gingerbread house making contests!

Vermonter34 said...

I love the eternity necklace, however it would be fun to win and have to decide which one to pick.

Vermonter34 said...

My favorite thing for the holidays is family time, decortions and enjoying the lights around town.

Vermonter34 said...

i tweeted -mamof5invt

Tawnee said...

So I'm blog stalking and I stumbled upon yours. Love it! However, I'm new to it so sorry if you mentioned this before, but I have to ask. Where did you get your shoes in this post?! I want, nope I need them!

Ashley Nielson said...

well hello! the shoes are seychelles, i can't remember where i got them, maybe zappos. just google seychelles. good luck!

Jeffreyniwu said...

My favorite thing about the holidays is spending time with the family, oh and black friday shopping! :)

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