It’s Friday! I thought it would be great to end the week on a positive note… when I returned home from the beach I had a big box waiting for me. We all love to get packages in the mail, and I was sure in for a nice surprise! I was recently the lucky give away winner on Erin Prais-Hintz’ blog, Treasures Found::Inspiration is Everywhere. Erin was celebrating her current publication in the August issue of Bead Trends, featuring her “Sweet Pea” necklace. “Sweet Pea” is full of gorgeous potato pearls, Peridot and copper accents.
When I opened the package, I found a box wrapped beautifully like a box of chocolates… AND a stack of past Bead Trend magazines! Erin knew I had recently discovered Bead Trends and was so generous to send these issues to add to my collection. The best part was opening the box and seeing her gorgeous potato pearl and Peridot necklace. This one has such simple beauty and will be perfect to wear this Fall. I was really touched by her hand written card, further explaining the qualities attributed to the gemstone Peridot. This was such a personal gift from the heart. It really speaks volumes about Erin that she would so generously give away her special, published pearl necklace.
If you’re not already familiar with her work, please stop by Erin’s blog. I think you will quicly see what a wondeful artist that she is. Her jewelry is very elegant and the workmanship is incredible. She is a gifted writer, and really a motivational friend. I always appreciate her positive spirit, which she shares with many of us on our blogs. Go behind the scenes and read more about Erin’s creative process on Watch Me Create.
Have a great weekend!
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What a lucky girl you are Cindy! Such a gorgeous necklace and gift from Erin, and I will agree, Erin is a tremendous artist that brings out the best in all of us with her amazing attitude!! You share that quality with her also, always so positive and upbeat, glad you are the recipient of such a gorgeous and kind gift!!
Wow, lot of goodies! I can’t get enough of Bead Trends magazine. What a great prize! And the necklace is so elegant. I love the color of the pearls and the peridot. How lucky you are! What a great way to end the week!
Erin is very generous indeed to have given away this necklace. And how lucky you are to recieve this beautiful gift. The soft greens in this necklace are divine and it’s simple rythm is just a little slice of heaven. I really admire Erin’s designs.
Congrats, Cindy! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer gal! Such a beautiful necklace. Erin has such a knack for personalizing, something I am inspired by and she is truly special. But then, I think you are all very special.
What a pretty necklace and such a generous gift. We can all find inspiration from Erin’s positive attitude and giving nature.
Erin does have a beautiful sense of style, and her jewelry is gorgeous!
You have been blessed my friend, with such a beautiful and thoughful gift!
Hugs~
xoxox
Oh, my, that is so beautiful! Such blessings in our days! Wow!
ERin is so talented!! and generous too!! i’m sure this necklace will be wonderfull weared by you sweetie!! enjoyyyyyyyyyyy!!!
Oh Miss Cindy! I am tearing up, I really am! I am slogging through piles of mail and a bulging inbox all with a terrible head cold that I brought back from sunny Vegas…and then I stumble upon these lovely words that you have uttered about me…I am so very flattered! Your pictures are divine and you have really made me realize how very lucky I am (we all are) that we have put ourselves out into the world and invited a creative community to embrace us with open arms. You really are the sweetest and I am oh so glad that you liked my package. I just knew that you would appreciate it! I was so touched to read the words of the commenters…I really do have a tear in my eye (it could be that my head is swimming in fuzziness…nah…I know it is becuase I am deeply touched!)
Enjoy the day, my friend!
xo
Erin
LOVE the green pearl necklace. I have never seen such a stunning color in pearls before. Enjoy it, Cindy! I think you will show that necklace beautifully!
LOVE the green pearl necklace. I have never seen such a stunning color in pearls before. Enjoy it, Cindy! I think you will show that necklace beautifully!