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Evening in Paris – Giveaway

Posted on February 1, 2013 by crystal

When I was an unsophisticated little girl, I believed that the most glamorous, luxurious, perfume a lady could ever own was “Evening in Paris“.

It was sold at Woolworth’s, a 5 and 10 Cent store, so it was definitely affordable for adults, but I remember hoping, during a Christmas season long ago, that I’d be able to scrape together enough of my weekly allowance to buy a small bottle for my Mom . . . (I did!)

Who knows if it actually smelled all that great but there was something enchanting about that cobalt blue bottle with it’s ultra sleek shape. Oh la la! (At least it was to a kid whose age was still a single digit.)

I know. You’re probably wondering where I’m going with this walk down memory lane….

Well, after I finished making these earrings, I was suddenly reminded of the perfume, so naming them was a given. And speaking of “given” – how about a GIVEAWAY! 😀

Evening in Paris Earrings

February Giveaway

Description

Glamorous, yet artsy, handcrafted dangle earrings!
Perfect for any outfit. I’ve used Swarovski Jet ABx2 Crystals – which are Black with flashes of Teal and Violet Purple! You’ll also find Czech glass faceted rounds in Turquoise Teal, and tiny glass seed beads in Cobalt Blue Aurora Borealis. They measure 2-5/8 inches long (including *14K Gold-filled* Artisan Crafted Earwires).

To enter for your chance to win:

Leave a comment explaining the kinds of posts you enjoy and want to see more of! I would really like to hear your ideas but will give some examples to help get things started . . .

Would you like to see more – – –

Random topics?
Works in Progress?
Travel Reports?
Recipes?
Feature stories on artists?
Do-it-yourself Crafts? What kinds?
Other ideas?

Contest ends Feb. 7th. A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Feb. 8th.

The Boring Stuff . . .
You must be 18 yrs. old. After the completion of the contest, the name of the winner will be listed here. The winner will also be notified by email. If the winner fails to respond to email within 3 days from the time notification email has been sent, the win will be null and void and a new winner will be chosen. The prize will be mailed via USPS First Class Mail

All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 02/7/13, and the winner will be selected on or about 02/8/13.

Good Luck to all!

Comments are now closed! A winner has been chosen. Click here for the details! 🙂

Summer’s Flying . . .

Posted on July 26, 2010 by crystal

Greetings, Sweet Kids.
Here we are in the last week of July – already!

You’ve probably noticed that the Fall decorations are available in the stores now. How can that be?

There’s still swimming to be done. 😉

In the words of Goldilocks,

I hope your weekend was ….

“just right!”

Here at our place, we had a nice blend of busy and calm. One night, we went into the city to see our daughter’s band play at a local pub. She’s the drummer for the group, but she also sings. We love to hear them play and we’re glad she’s not embarrassed to have “the parental units” in attendance. 😉

On Saturday, we visited my Mum & Dad. They’re still settling into their new place, and it’s really looking more and more like a home every time we see it. Sir Beads is a wiz at hanging drapery rods so he took care of that while we were there. They treated us to a delicious dinner to cap off the visit.

Sunday was a quiet day, which we actually enjoy. There’s nothing like a day with no plans to help you re-energise for another busy week! 🙂

Just a reminder that the GIVEAWAY for July (click here to see it) ends soon (7/30) and all comments for this month count as entries.

Today’s question is:

~ How many hours of sleep per night do you need to function?

and

~ Are you a morning person or a night owl?

Hugs,

Giveaway Mermaid’s Treasure Earrings

Posted on June 28, 2010 by crystal

Hi Kids! 😀

I hope you had a lovely weekend. We did.

It was Friday that turned out to be a little on the wild and wooly side!

We awoke to no water. Not a trickle, not a drop, nada!

The pump in our well had finally croaked after 27 years of faithful service. After all that time, we really can’t complain too much, and I guess we were actually pretty lucky that it happened on a Friday instead of over the weekend. I can only imagine how much more difficult it would have been to find somebody to replace it on a Saturday or a Sunday. Our plumbing contractors did a wonderful job and by nightfall things were almost back to normal – still some sputtering pipes and sand and debris to clear, but that would straighten itself out as the water continued to run over the weekend.

BUT, The fun isn’t over quite yet though . . .

The bill will be mailed to us! I didn’t really want a new camera anyway. 😉

Seriously though, as My Dad often says:

“It’s not so bad, at least everyone is ok.”

(That guy is pretty smart!) 😉

On to the giveaway!

This week’s earrings feature faceted Czech beads in a fabulous shade of teal blue/green – like the waters of the Caribbean Sea! They have a matte metallic finish and I’ve accented them with Swarovski Jet-Metal Rondelle Spacers, which are set with Aurora Borealis Crystals. They measure approximately 1-5/8 inches long – including the 14k gold plated earwires

Contest Rules and How To Enter

Any day you leave a comment on this blog – it is counted as a chance to enter that week’s giveaway.

For example, if you answer today’s question (you’ll find it below!) that will give you one chance.

But if you then come back another day this week and comment on a different post – you will have earned another chance in this week’s giveaway! There are usually 4-5 posts per week – Monday through Friday – so you can have multiple chances to enter!

When you comment you do not have to mention that it’s an entry in the giveaway. My blog program shows me all of the “comments” as they come in – so I do not miss any of them, and all will count to be entered into the drawing! 😀

Today’s question is:

Describe something that you would like to accomplish this summer. 😀

All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 07/04/10, and the winner will be selected on or about 07/05/10.

Giveaway – “Lemonade Stand” Pendant

Posted on June 21, 2010 by crystal

I’m back after a whirlwind of a weekend!

I hope all the Dads in your world had a very special Father’s Day.

Here at Bead Happily Ever After, we celebrated the event all weekend long.

On Saturday, we accompanied my 84 year-old Dad to a baseball game with his local team, and then topped that off with a delicious dinner.

The next day, Sir Beads (and I) spent quality time with our daughters. There was chatter, laughter, and more good food!

The weekend was over in a flash, though, and by Sunday night, we were pretty exhausted – but very happy, too!

We reminded ourselves how lucky we are to have had the chance to enjoy two days of happy moments with people we love. 😀 When you stop and think about it, nothing is more wonderful than that.

On to the Giveaway . . .

This week, I have a sweet pendant that will glisten in the summer sunshine!

My design features Vintage Swarovski crystals in a lovely, soft, shade of yellow, called “jonquil”. 🙂

All of the metal components are sterling silver. The little heart-shaped bail should fit one of the chains in your wardrobe, or maybe you’ll purchase a narrow length of satin cord and wear this pendant high on the neck for a look that is tres chic! Pendant measures 1-1/2″ from top to bottom.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

Any day you leave a comment on this blog – it is counted as a chance to enter that week’s giveaway.

For example, if you answer today’s question (you’ll find it below!) that will give you one chance.

Today’s question is:

Have you ever cried because you were so happy?

All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 06/27/10, and the winner will be selected on or about 06/28/10.

Giveaway – Cherry Sorbet Earrings

Posted on June 14, 2010 by crystal

Hello, Hello! 😀

Well, it seems that last week’s question, regarding which household task you dislike the most, had two popular answers.

“Cleaning the bathroom” was one chore mentioned frequently – which is surely understandable!

However I was surprised to see that “ironing” was also listed several times! I didn’t realize that there was much ironing going on out there, anymore. It was very interesting to learn that even though you hate it, it’s still a chore on the to-do list. Personally, I try to buy things that need little or no ironing, whenever I can, but if I must iron – I do. 😉

OK, on to the weekly giveaway!

This time it’s a sparkling pair of earrings that are as cheerful as a summer picnic!

These adorable bunches of “cherries” feature bright red faceted crystals, which are accented with peridot-green crystal leaves. The stones are set in a silvertone metal, and the graceful earwires are sterling silver.

Overall measurement: 1-3/8” in length.

Contest Rules and How To Enter

Any day you leave a comment on this blog – it is counted as a chance to enter that week’s giveaway.

For example, if you answer today’s question (you’ll find it below!) that will give you one chance.

Today’s question is:

Name something that you collect and please tell us about it. 😀

All entries must be received by 9:00 p.m. EST on 06/20/10, and the winner will be selected on or about 06/21/10.