A Jewelry Giveaway & A New Sponsor!

So, it seems a lot of you enjoyed the giveaway last week...as we can all use a little extra sparkle during this time of year, am I right? And because it is the season of giving, I am doing another fun giveaway brought to you by a new sponsor, Rachel Claire Collection!

A little background: The idea Rachel's line dates back to 2009, several months after the economy took a turn for the worse. People were scared and uncertain, and were seeking answers to their financial woes, but not getting the results they were looking for. Rachel set out to remind women that fear does nothing but stop us, yet she wanted to make her declaration in an understated way. She began researching gemstones and metals and taught herself how to create incredible masterpieces. With that, her business officially launched in October 2010. How does she describe her line? "Most of my jewelry has a small profile, a perfect little whisper of courage and faith in yourself, and perfect for everyday wear. I want my jewelry to remind women to take life into their own hands, with confidence and without looking back."
A little bit about the jewelry: All of the jewelry is designed and handcrafted by Rachel in her California studio. The jewelry comes wrapped around a printed shimmering champagne colored card and in a light yellow organza bag, so it's perfect for gifts too! All of her sterling silver pieces are under $30, and all of the gemstones she uses are natural, never artificial.
For this fun giveaway, she has kindly offered to let the winner select any necklace from the "Strength" collection in either sterling silver or gold filled.

To enter, visit her website and leave me a comment telling me what your favorite piece is and finish the sentence "I Am...". The contest is open to everyone and will last through next Wednesday, December 14th--the winner to be announced the following day.
Good luck everyone!

A New Sponsor and A Giveaway!!

I know you all love giveaway prizes just as much as I do, right? When Heidi of Wishberries contacted me, I headed straight over to her shop to see her custom creations, and loved every one of them.
Heidi told me she was an avid reader of my blog and thought us partnering together would be a fun new venture...to which I quickly agreed. A little background: 

Heidi comes to us from the other side of the country, Bridal Veil, Oregon (which is a short drive from scenic Portland). From an early age, she was always busy crafting and creating, which is how she got the idea to embark on her current venture. At the age of 17, she was involved in a sports-related accident, which has consequently caused her to have multiple surgeries on her lower back. She is a wife, mother, and upbeat young woman who has suffered through a number of setbacks, but hasn't lost her faith in God. As her family works to pay off major medical bills for her as well as her husband after a work accident, she decided to follow her dream and start a business...that's how Wishberries was born. What an incredible story we can all learn from. 

Sweet Heidi has graciously offered to give away one of her too cute London blankets. So, how do you enter the giveaway?

First, you must be a follower of Hello! Happiness. Then hop on over to the Wishberries' store and leave me a comment telling me who you'd be giving this blanket to, and why. What a perfect gift for a little one this upcoming holiday season!

Giveaway ends next Wednesday, November 2nd...thanks everyone for participating and good luck!