Friday, August 5, 2011

Friday Giveaway: Metal Earth Earings

Today we have an incredibly generous giveaway of hand-crafted gold and silver hoop earings from Metal Earth Studios in the East Bay, California.  These fabulous medium-sized hoops are sterling silver and feature silver and 14K gold hammered and textured tabs. They retail at $310. Thank you Metal Earth!

Image: Metal Earth
The two women behind Metal Earth, Rebecca Longenecker and Meghan Zimmerman, are warm, wonderful artists and mothers and I've known them for nine years. Like their jewelery, these women have a luminosity that brightens whereever they are, whether it be watching their children play baseball or working in their studio. When Rebecca and Meghan get back from visiting family on the East Coast, I'm looking forward to interviewing them about how they got started, their design philosophy and how they mix business with family. (You can email their website for sales and select pieces available at Margaret O'Leary on 4th Street, Berkeley next week)

Rebecca and Meghan

To be in to win, simply:
1. Be a follower and 
2. Leave a comment

3. If you facebook or tweet this offer you get an extra point for each. (Leave separate comments)

The winner will be drawn - randomly - next Friday 12th August.  This offer is open to all readers, from Taneatua (NZ) to Tunbridge Wells (UK).

As you might remember I already have the Metal Earth necklace and I have to say, I barely take it off. Whether you're running errands, relaxing on the beach or eating at your favourite restaurant, this jewelery is perfect.  It has a Big Sur romance and permanence but is light with a silky feel and makes any t-shirt or top look complete.


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50 comments:

  1. LeslieAugust 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Pretty!
    I'd also like to hear how they balance work and family. Am fascinated by that topic lately.

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  2. MagdalenaAugust 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I would love to win this gorgeous giveaway but..Good luck everyone!!!

    Have a lovely weekend, sweetie!! xoxoxo

    PS: These earrings look so good on you!!!

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  3. CarrieAugust 5, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    ohh that is cute!

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  4. MacyAugust 5, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Yay!! Lovely sparkly free stuff! What's not to like???
    Oh..yeah...the other commentators - the competition

    Gets ready to sulk...

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  5. Rob-bearAugust 5, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Those ear hoops look quite marvellous, as does your necklace. On you. On a Bear? Not so sure.
    Nice little story about the ladies. I'm looking forward to more about them.

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  6. SelenaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Lovely earrings, I'm sure they'd be right at home in my possession..

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  7. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingAugust 5, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Oh my goodness these earrings are just awesome!! What a great giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance to win them!!

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  8. Alexis of NorthOnHarperAugust 5, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    These are really gorgeous! I am following you via Bloglovin'!

    And your necklace is stunning as well......

    not surprising with designers as wonderful as your description!

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  9. Loretta Fontaine (EcoHappy Blog)August 5, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Jody- Would I look as chic as you if I won? You look fabulous!

    Loretta

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  10. esgrayAugust 5, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I love these earrings I hope i win!

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  11. libbyAugust 6, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    For a second there I got really excited ... thinking that a little parcel would arrive on this side of the world from your side of the world with gorgeous earrings in it for moi! then, as Macy said.....I remembered...oh yes...other people have as much chance as I do.........ggrrrrrr good luck everyone (through gritted teeth..) may whoever wins the fabulous stuff wear it in health and happiness.

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  12. the nyanzi reportAugust 6, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    beautiful!

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  13. MadameSmokinGunAugust 6, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Oooh they look niiiiice. Had a go at copper bashing last week and made a lovely shiny bowl which I now keep the beads from broken bracelets in - hoping to inspire me to do something with them. Now I want to make jewellery myself as I seem to have developed a growing obsession. I love things I can fiddle with. (Feels so much better to fondle a dimpled pendant or ring of stones than investigating the inside of my nose. Or indeed someone else's.... )

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  14. Cafe FashionistaAugust 6, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Those earrings look positively incredible on you! I just love the earthy vibe of them - gorg!

    I'm a Follower! :)

    cafefashionista@yahoo.com

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  15. VinogirlAugust 6, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Thank you for this post, it just reminded me that I have a pair of gold hoops I need to have repaired...I'm a hoop-type of gal!

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  16. mclaw07August 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Beautiful earrings! Thank you for highlighting such talented women in our community!!

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  17. Carol@TheDesignPagesAugust 6, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I am a happy follower!! I can guarantee that if won those earrings I'd never take them off:)

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  18. PietraAugust 6, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    since i come from MIDDLE EARTH it would seem appropriate that i wear METAL EARTH???? yes please.....

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  19. MimiAugust 6, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    i love how it is so understated, but so pretty! :)

    thankfully, i am a follower. :)

    <3, Mimi
    http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

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  20. Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop!August 7, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Gorgeous earrings!! I would love to check out their collection!

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  21. Eat. Live. Laugh. and sometimes shop!August 7, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Tweeted it too!

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  22. fashion and frankAugust 7, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    the earrings are gorge - thanks so much for your lovely comment - much appreciated x

    http://fashionandfrank.blogspot.com/

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  23. UnknownAugust 7, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I'm in! Thanks for your comment over at mine this week too ;)

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  24. Kitchen BelleiciousAugust 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    those earrings are amazing! I love the color and the length! I am already a follower as I heart your blog! Hope your having a great weekend!

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  25. DebraAugust 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    This is my first visit to your site and I am smitten:) Those earring are lovely and the necklace you are wearing is gorgeous!

    I have four children, too, but mine are in their late teens and twenties. Still, the mothering never ends! I will be back!

    Smiles,
    Debbie

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  26. BonnieAugust 7, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I have never won a giveaway before. JEALOUS.
    Those earrings are way too pretty. I love how unique they are!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  27. KiraAugust 7, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Great earrings

    www.northernstyle.blog.com

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  28. Poppies and SunshineAugust 8, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Beautiful giveaway!
    I follow :)

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  29. HeatherAugust 8, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Those earrings are really pretty! I am a follower. Thanks for stopping by my blog too. I was in disbelief when I realized I had lost my Kindle. I checked at the lost & found, but (not surprisingly) didn't have any luck. Have a good Monday!

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  30. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I luv the blog and the earrings
    Melinda

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  31. JessAugust 8, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Oh wow, I love these. So classic looking. Great giveaway!

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  32. JMWAugust 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Those are gorgeous! I am certainly a follower, so please enter my name for a chance to win. :)

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  33. DianaAugust 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I really love learning about handmade products and the people behind them. It inspires me more and more to wear handmade products and to share them on our blog too! Just posted about Chic Therapy Accessories on our fashion blog! Hope you had a great weekend!

    PS these look great on you...love the necklace too!

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  34. cailen ascherAugust 8, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    wow! they are gorgeous! what a terrific giveaway : )

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  35. laura keadyAugust 8, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    those gals are not only talented & generous, but beautiful, too! thanks, Metal Earth, for the lovely prize... that i'd love to win!
    lhk

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  36. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONAugust 8, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    lovely earrings! xo

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  37. Jenny RuddAugust 8, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    glad you liked the surfer interview I did. Very kiwi. It was my first time writing that kind of stuff but rather fun. Good giveaway on the earrings by the way, I'm excited to be in the mix to win

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  38. Closet FashionistaAugust 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Wow those are GORGEOUS!!! :D Following and this is my comment ;)
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  39. JulieAugust 8, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    I never win these things but what the heck! They're beautiful!

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  40. Lesley EversAugust 8, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Love these earrings! What a fantastic giveaway.

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  41. Sally FitzhughAugust 8, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I love these earrings. They are current and casual so you can dress them up or wear them everyday. Great idea. I hope I win!

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  42. Linda T.August 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    The earrings are lovely. I would love a new pair!

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  43. koreen (aka: winn)August 9, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I tried to become a follower, but... realized I already AM a follower! ;) Those are pretty!

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  44. Hiking Every TrailAugust 9, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Love the earrings.

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  45. cobrienAugust 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I needed to make the comment that those earrings are full of bohemian chic...and that I, too, am full of bohemian chic. And to say what God has brought together let no blog cast asunder. (just trying for points even though I know its a drawing;). I've also been wondering what happened with the mean and dirty hip hop class and the battle for the front row? Did I missa blog on it? And hows a bout a little trip to the outer sunset to check out outerlands, trouble coffee, the general store, and a few other little treasures popping up out at the beach for the next time folks head over to the zoo with their kiddies?

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  46. amber forkeAugust 9, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    I absolutely love those earings@

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  47. Elle Photographs!August 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    So I'm going to comment here instead of the SB post to have a shot at those awesome earrings, but what a fantastic idea! I had no idea that the dorms opened up like that. How nice to be free of minding the kids the whole time too. I am definitely filing that tip away!

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  48. torrieAugust 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    That is such a gorgeous picture of you :).

    ...and beautiful earrings too.

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  49. torrieAugust 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    p.s. I want you to join twitter!!

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  50. Michelloui | The American ResidentAugust 11, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    These are beautiful! I'm sure I could do them justice... ;)

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