nerd alert.
i've been a fan of lisa leonard for years. YEARS.
and i've always wanted one of her pieces. but, well...i kept having kids (snicker) and then i thought that i had too many names to fit on a piece of jewelry.
then i saw this:
the molded heart necklace. and i knew i had to have it. it's beautiful. i wear it almost every single day.
jimmy likes to joke that HE loves it b/c there's plenty of room for another name on there. hmmmph. eyeroll.
it fits me. i don't wear a lot of jewelry. just my wedding band and pearl earrings (now and then).
truth be told, i'm kind of picky. and this is my favorite. i couldn't possibly be happier with it.
her jewelry is timeless, well made, and classic.and a bit of lisa's heart goes into each piece of jewelry she designs.
like i told you last week, i will only share products and businesses here that i believe in.
i believe in lisa. i follow her blog regularly. she's funny. fashionable. big hearted,created,talented kind, intelligent...an all-around wonderful woman. she blogs from her heart. not all business, she shares her heart.
i treasure her posts.
read her blog. you'll love it. she has a true mother's heart. i am drawn to that.
you can also follow her on twitter...she's @lisaleonard
oh, you know what i forgot to mention? she's incredibly generous.
lisa would like to give away a 50 dollar shop credit to one of my readers.
hop on over to lisa's shop and then come back and let me know what you love most. if you leave a comment you'll be entered into the drawing. i'll pick a winner randomly on friday night.
**US AND CANADA ONLY**
good luck chickadees and happy tuesday!
i have some flea market finds to share tomorrow, and a cate+lucy five month post coming up soon, too. YAY!
xoxo
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If I were to choose, I might choose the Family Tree necklace. It is all so beautiful! Thanks for giving us a chance to win in Canada. Happy Tuesday.
Posted by: Marianne | 04/26/2011 at 06:13 AM
I love her "From Up HEre" ncecklace & the "Family Tree" keyring. All of her products look amazing! TFS!!!
Posted by: Stephanie Eaken | 04/26/2011 at 06:22 AM
I love EVERYTHING! I would have to close my eyes and randomly pick something.
Posted by: Amy Z | 04/26/2011 at 06:30 AM
Hi Stephanie! I follow your blog and Lisa's blog regularly. You are two of my all time favorite people because of how open and honest you are as moms and artists. I love Lisa's large initial and earrings set right now. :)
Posted by: Linda G. | 04/26/2011 at 06:30 AM
Her products are amazing! Thank you so much for introducing them to me! I plan on purchasing something even if I don't win the shop credit..hehe. I really love the "my treasure" necklace!
Posted by: Nikki | 04/26/2011 at 06:33 AM
LOVE lisa's designs- that heart necklace is beautiful. also love the open circle. so timeless!
Posted by: Jenni Hufford | 04/26/2011 at 06:33 AM
I am loving this necklace right now featured on your blog. Would love to have one with my girls' names. Can't wait for your flea market finds.
Posted by: Mish | 04/26/2011 at 06:39 AM
I LOVE Lisa too and have a few of her pieces. Every time I have another child, my husband treats me to a new one :) Right now, I am loving the open heart bracelet --- a great every day piece!
Posted by: Steph Connor | 04/26/2011 at 06:54 AM
Really? I have to pick just one thing? Probably the "you are loved" necklace. Every single piece is just lovely :)
Posted by: Jody | 04/26/2011 at 06:58 AM
I love Lisa Leonard! For Christmas my husband got me her key to my heart necklace, so that would be my favorite. Since today is my birthday, it would be nice to get another one of her pieces :)
Posted by: Sonya | 04/26/2011 at 07:01 AM
There is so much in her shop that I love. That molded heart necklace is top on my list, along with the heart banner. Love her stuff! Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Amy Coose | 04/26/2011 at 07:09 AM
I love the Fly Free Necklace! Anything with birdcages, really. Thanks for the chancento win!
Posted by: Sarah Peterson | 04/26/2011 at 07:11 AM
Boy, it is so hard to decide. I love the banners... and I love all the necklaces with little tags-- especially the teeny tiny initials necklace! Thank you for the great giveaway! :)
Posted by: Natalie (QSOgirl) | 04/26/2011 at 07:12 AM
I love everything. Would be very hard to make a choice.
Posted by: shawnalee4504 | 04/26/2011 at 07:12 AM
I LOVE Lisa's stuff! It's all so beautiful.
Posted by: Nicole | 04/26/2011 at 07:14 AM
I'm all about the molded heart, too, but I'm more of a bracelet girl, so it would be the molded heart bracelet for me. I've always loved Lisa Leonard's jewelry.
Posted by: BreAnn | 04/26/2011 at 07:15 AM
I have always loved her "heartstrings" necklace!
Posted by: Alison | 04/26/2011 at 07:17 AM
Love these! I love the one you picked! But I also love Heartstrings necklace. I'd wear it everyday!
Posted by: JaYne | 04/26/2011 at 07:18 AM
What a BEAUTIFUL necklace! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jenny Beaupre | 04/26/2011 at 07:24 AM
I love her molded heart bracelet. I am into bracelets at the moment and it would make a great addition to my collection. Thanks for the chance to win. Xoxo
Posted by: Karen | 04/26/2011 at 07:24 AM
Steph, your necklace is gorgeous! I would choose the heartstrings necklace... I often look at jewelry like this, and it just looks off with an odd number of kids (I have three), but this would work perfectly!
Posted by: Heather Topich | 04/26/2011 at 07:25 AM
My choice wouldl be the "key to my heart" necklace. I already have a Lisa Leonard necklace but have since had another child so I would love to have one with both children's names on it. Fingers crossed!
Posted by: AnnMarie | 04/26/2011 at 07:28 AM
the sterling ring is my fave. Love yours too steph. I had seen lisa's store before, but hadnt read her blog so thanks for the referral.
Posted by: jamie long | 04/26/2011 at 07:28 AM
Thanks for introducing us to Lisa! Her blog looks great and I will have to go back and browse more when i have a bit more time.
I would have a REALLY hard time deciding which piece to get. I love them all. I really like the "my treasure" necklace a lot. It's so cute!
Posted by: Brenda Weaver | 04/26/2011 at 07:29 AM
I think the Vintage Frames necklace is lovely!
Posted by: Paige | 04/26/2011 at 07:29 AM
I have had a LL necklace for about 4 years and really want and need something new. I like the open charm bracelet and the large link charm place. Fingers crossed :)
Posted by: tracy | 04/26/2011 at 07:31 AM
That heart pendant is gorgeous. What a special place for your babies names! I think it is my fave piece that she has right now.
Posted by: Melissa Z | 04/26/2011 at 07:33 AM
I love the Daisy Chain bracelet!
Posted by: Briana | 04/26/2011 at 07:36 AM
I adore her things too!
Love your heart necklace-so beautiful!
Posted by: christa p. | 04/26/2011 at 07:37 AM
I love everything in her shop :) But my favorite is the molded heart necklace. I love the classic look. Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Jenny A | 04/26/2011 at 07:39 AM
I've been window shopping at her site for a long time. I really like the loved neclace.
Posted by: ginny | 04/26/2011 at 07:40 AM
Yep, her stuff is fabulous!! My favorite is either the pewter wand or the heart banner! Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Kami | 04/26/2011 at 07:41 AM
Love love your heart necklace!! So pretty.
Posted by: Alena H | 04/26/2011 at 07:43 AM
i like the single tag necklace, simple and sweet!
Posted by: Sky | 04/26/2011 at 07:43 AM
I would have to have the wand for my princess!
Posted by: Fawn | 04/26/2011 at 07:44 AM
Those necklaces are awesome! I love the heartstrings necklace, and the my heart necklace....so adorable, and so true!
Posted by: Danielle | 04/26/2011 at 07:45 AM
So happy that Canada can participate. I love her open circle bracelet!! Man, she has amazing products. I will read her blog a little more...
Posted by: Julie Mitchell | 04/26/2011 at 07:47 AM
I've always loved the family tree keychain or necklace. I don't have anything from her site, but I figure once I'm done having kids, I'll get it. :)
Posted by: AlyssaO | 04/26/2011 at 07:47 AM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Keepsake bowl. It is fabulous. I think the Heart Strings necklace is also adorable. Thank you so much for the chance to win and also turning me onto her creations!
Posted by: Andrea | 04/26/2011 at 07:48 AM
I'd like to give the Adoption: Chosen to be Loved necklace to my friend who was just blessed with a beautiful little girl by the gift of adoption.
Posted by: alexis m | 04/26/2011 at 07:48 AM
I love her stuff! Her From Up Here necklace is my favorite. I keep leaving her site on my desktop hoping my husband will get a hint but alas...still no necklace for me.
Posted by: kelly | 04/26/2011 at 07:55 AM
This is an awesome giveaway! I love the teeny tiny initials necklace, and yours but I don't see that in the shop :) Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Rebecca B. | 04/26/2011 at 07:55 AM
i've been eyeing that through the lens necklace for months!
Posted by: celeste smith | 04/26/2011 at 07:57 AM
She has great designs! I don't own any of them, but have always enjoyed looking at them. My favorites are the "true love" necklace and the "mama" necklace. :)
Posted by: Amy S. | 04/26/2011 at 07:57 AM
OHHH! FEE FARKET!! How I've missed it! :)
And Lisa? What is there to say? Everything in her shop is delicious, but I've always been partial to the simple open circle necklace (like your heart but round). simple, classic, elegant!
thanks, sweetie!
Posted by: Kelly | 04/26/2011 at 07:59 AM
Love the circle necklace. Bought one for my DIL and would love to have one too!
Posted by: Ruth Askea | 04/26/2011 at 08:01 AM
I LOVE Sweetheart, Forever, True love, Key to my heart, Who loves you... I could go on forever! Love Lisa's pieces. I sooo need this credit! :)
Posted by: Amy Carder | 04/26/2011 at 08:04 AM
Love this site! Been looking for a necklace like this. Signed up for her newsletter! : )
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=686963536 | 04/26/2011 at 08:06 AM
Lisa's jewellery is beautiful! As a former jewellery designer I appreciate how much work goes into each piece and how well made they are. My fave is the "My Treasure Necklace".
Thanks for the giveaway!!
Posted by: Victoria | 04/26/2011 at 08:07 AM
Oh- I've been coveting her goodies for a loooong time! Since I'm pretty sure we've hit the finish line with having our kids, this woudl be a perfect mother's day remembrance!
Sure hope it is my turn to win! ;-)
Posted by: Leah Killian | 04/26/2011 at 08:12 AM
Since I don't have kids, my current favorite of Lisa's is the "Beautiful" necklace. If I had kids, the Family Tree necklace would be around my neck!
Thanks for the opportunity, Stephanie. And I agree with you - let kids be KIDS! :)
Posted by: Dana | 04/26/2011 at 08:12 AM
My favorite is the molded heart necklace!! I love yours and would love to have one of my own adorning my kiddos names, of course...lol Thank you for the chance to win one! :D
Posted by: Tami Nichols Floyd | 04/26/2011 at 08:20 AM
I love the teeny tiny initials necklace - there still might be another little one in our future and I think this would be perfect so I could add to it!
Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Kristyn G | 04/26/2011 at 08:21 AM
Your necklace is so adorable!
I love the bracelet version too....
Those would make excellent mothers day gifts!
Posted by: karen Lee | 04/26/2011 at 08:23 AM
I actually tried to order the same necklace for me for Mother's Day but she's sold out! Love Lisa's work!
Posted by: ArlaMo | 04/26/2011 at 08:26 AM
I love your necklace!! I also really like the my treasure necklace...they are all so beautiful! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Amanda J | 04/26/2011 at 08:29 AM
I think the one you got is my favorite! I think I may get one for my mom for her bday :) I also love the "little feet" necklace.
P.S. I think you could probably actually get TWO more names on there :) LOL
Posted by: Kaila | 04/26/2011 at 08:31 AM
Heartstrings or captured heart are my favorites ... love this jewelery!!
Posted by: Stacy | 04/26/2011 at 08:32 AM
I love her stuff!! I had my eye on the Blessed & Lucky necklace until I saw this one....I think I might have a new favorite!
Posted by: Sarah K | 04/26/2011 at 08:33 AM
I love her stuff too! I have the camera charm and my initial "d"....love it!
Posted by: Deb Wisker | 04/26/2011 at 08:33 AM
I've been dropping not so subtle hints to my hubby that I want a Lisa Leonard Necklace for Mother's Day (esp. after I found out that if we have more kiddos, we can send it back to her and she will add another name to the necklace). The only problem is, I cannot decide which one I want, I like so many. I do know that I also want either a heart or a penant banner for our house too. I love the molded heart and the family tree and Whoo do you love and the Mama necklace. But a bunch of the single tags on a necklace with my kiddos names would be an option too. It is too hard to choose.
Posted by: Erin R. | 04/26/2011 at 08:38 AM
I too have loved her work for quite a while now, and would love to win a giveaway for her work! The teeny tiny charms necklace would be perfect for the initials of my three sons! Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: Sharon Osborn | 04/26/2011 at 08:41 AM
My most favorite is the through my lens necklace. I have admired it for a while, just never got around to ordering it. Thanks for the chance to win!!
Posted by: Katie | 04/26/2011 at 08:42 AM
My favorite would have to be the teeny tiny initials necklace though I could find many, many things to buy!
What a great giveaway. Thanks!
Posted by: Lori | 04/26/2011 at 08:42 AM
My favourite would be the petite original necklace although I would love just about anything! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Brenna | 04/26/2011 at 08:46 AM
I LOVE the Word of the Year necklace, but seriously anything she does is fabulous : )
thanks for the chance Steph!
Posted by: Mary | 04/26/2011 at 08:48 AM
Love Lisa Leonard's goodies! Hard to pick just one thing, but if I have to it would be the Faith necklace. Love how it is not the traditional cross that everyone else has.
Posted by: Lisa Wilson | 04/26/2011 at 08:54 AM
I adore Lisa Leonard! My favorite is the Rain or Shine {so glad you're mine} necklace:) have a fabulous Tuesday!
Posted by: Elizabeth M | 04/26/2011 at 08:54 AM
I'm like you - not much of a jewelery wearer with the exception of my wedding ring...BUT Lisa's products are absolutely gorgeous and I have had my eyes on a little somethin' somethin' for months now! Maybe I will win!!! Oh and I know that Harper would approve since Lisa's jewelery is 'ashion forward!!! Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Joanne | 04/26/2011 at 08:54 AM
Everything is soooo beautiful. My fave is the necklace "I hold your heart in mine", but so many others speak to me...
By the way you are GREAT, I love reading your posts and your sense of humour. I miss Harper's 'ashion videos... I was always looking forward to them.
Thanks for the chance... Happy Tuesday
Posted by: Louise Dubord | 04/26/2011 at 08:55 AM
Oh Stephanie, I love Lisa too. I've had my eye on the molded heart bracelet. I have the necklace with the Chinese lanterns (my girls are adopted from China) and I LOVE it.
Posted by: TinaM | 04/26/2011 at 08:57 AM
I love Lisa's stuff, and really want one of her necklaces for Mother's Day. Maybe I will win and can get one! :)
Posted by: rkokes | 04/26/2011 at 08:59 AM
It's a tie between the Open Circle Necklace and the Dewdrop Necklace. Both equally adorable. Lisa's stuff is awesome. Thanks for the chance to win! Happy Tuesday!
Posted by: Jenny | 04/26/2011 at 09:00 AM
I love that necklace, Stephanie! I've always been afraid that we have too many names, and long ones at that, to fit on to one necklace. Thanks for sharing that it can be done!
Posted by: Deanna M | 04/26/2011 at 09:05 AM
I am in love with the molded heart bracelet. Love her stuff...she's so cute too!
Posted by: Cathy B. | 04/26/2011 at 09:06 AM
I am loving the new molded heart necklace!! I love LIsa Leonard and would love to win a gift certificate. Thank you so much for doing the giveaway!!!
Posted by: Karen B. | 04/26/2011 at 09:06 AM
I'm a necklace type of person. I had a hard time deciding. I love Heartstrings necklace AND the Treasure necklace. I loved her blog too. Thanks for sharing.
You have a great blog also!
Posted by: Susan | 04/26/2011 at 09:06 AM
i love soooo many of lisa's creations. but one of my favorites is the from up here necklace. thanks for the chance to win! :)
Posted by: Kelly Rasmussen | 04/26/2011 at 09:07 AM
i am loving her new silver leaf earrings and the illuminate necklace. great giveaway--i love lisa leonard!
Posted by: Susanne | 04/26/2011 at 09:18 AM
What a great giveaway!
I really love Lisa's "word of the year" necklace, such a meaningful piece. ♥
Posted by: Sarah | 04/26/2011 at 09:18 AM
I love ALL of her stuff, but if I had to choose one I'm with you on the molded heart! <3
Posted by: MilliD | 04/26/2011 at 09:22 AM
The mama necklace that is around my neck :) But I could definitely find something else that I need!
Posted by: Sarah | 04/26/2011 at 09:23 AM
The power of words simply done in sterling are so powerful and beautiful in their simplicity. I love the one you choose, the momma necklace and the one with the three dangle hearts on a disk with the names. They all really of very lovely. Thank you for showcasing her work. :-)
By the way I hope all is wonderful with you :-)
Posted by: [email protected] | 04/26/2011 at 09:27 AM
been eying the vintage frames necklace!
Posted by: Celeste | 04/26/2011 at 09:28 AM
I've love Lisa Leonard for a long time too. I send my hubby her emails around holidays...he hasn't seemed to take the bait. Bug. I've been coveting the from up here necklace for a long time, but since I'll soon have my first little one, it might be nice to have one of the mama necklaces too. Who am I kidding, I'd really take anything of hers. Love.
Posted by: Erin B | 04/26/2011 at 09:29 AM
She has such gorgeous pieces but my favorite is always the sweet & simple birdie necklace.
Posted by: Jenny H | 04/26/2011 at 09:29 AM
The sterling ring is what i am dying for!
Posted by: Kathy Caplinger | 04/26/2011 at 09:29 AM
The same as yours is my favorite.I've always love hearts,sine I was a little girl,it's my favorite shape and it represent so much...in simplicity.
A big thank you for this...
Posted by: Anne-Marie | 04/26/2011 at 09:30 AM
Love the mama necklace!
Posted by: The Chatty Mommy | 04/26/2011 at 09:32 AM
I seriously love so many things...I would choose if I had to!! :)
Posted by: Sara b | 04/26/2011 at 09:36 AM
So many cute things but today I'm loving the Daisy Chain Bracelet!
Posted by: Ingrid | 04/26/2011 at 09:37 AM
I love lisa's necklaces!! The simple round design is my fave!
Posted by: Kristin Bommer | 04/26/2011 at 09:38 AM
how could I possibly choose ONE favorite?! It's got to be the hardest decision ever! I love the simplicity of the tiny initials but so many other pieces call my name! :D
Posted by: Melanie @ The Adorkable Life | 04/26/2011 at 09:40 AM
I love Lisa too and have been buying myself lots of her pieces over the last year ... so fun. Right now, my wish list item is one of the banners. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Heather | 04/26/2011 at 09:42 AM
I love the gorgeous photos she takes! And the story about how her sister became a mother was so so beautiful!
Posted by: heather prins | 04/26/2011 at 09:44 AM
What a great giveaway! I am in love with her heart banner right now - so cozy!
Posted by: young c-m | 04/26/2011 at 09:48 AM
Oh dear, I do hope I win this, because I now am in love love love with all these creations! I'm torn between getting something for my sister getting married, in the decor section, or getting something for myself, perhaps the pearl necklace or something representing my new, sweet baby boy? Anyways, Stephanie, you are great. Thanks for everything you do.
Posted by: Sarah | 04/26/2011 at 09:48 AM
Your necklace is beautiful! Lover her work. Sort of simple but it stands out because of it's simplicity???
Posted by: Jill | 04/26/2011 at 09:49 AM
I adore the mama necklace. I love personalized items that you just know you'll keep forever. Thanks for the chance to win! :) MLC
Posted by: MLC | 04/26/2011 at 09:50 AM
Love the oval wall hanging and the decor bowl. Beautiful, heartfelt creations! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: glorygirl | 04/26/2011 at 09:51 AM