Hey, there. Boy do we have a treat for you all! The very talented Beatrice Bachleda (of Birdcage Bohemia) has designed a special piece of jewelry just for the readers of (never home)maker. We're were so thrilled when she sent us the pictures. And this post is all about it. This piece drop-dead gorgeous . . . and you can WIN it if you just keep reading.
Here's a bit from Beatrice about the necklace . . .
This Romantic Victorian Love Necklace is made up of a collection of vintage and antique pieces. It features wonderful antiquated silver double-link chain with a handmade hook and eye closure. Two black stone chips, polished to a smooth sheen, are embedded in the chain near the front. Then, a row of ten gorgeous champagne colored costume pearls are linked together rosary-style in the middle. The costume pearls are wonderfully characterized by a slight wearing of the paint. It just makes it all look even more loved.
The pendant is a teardrop shaped black stone framed with an antiquated silver wire that loops around. A series of champagne costume pearls, hammered silver links, and a polished black stone chip create an endearing cluster of treasures at the bottom of the pendant.
And here's some info about her eco-friendly shop:
Birdcage Bohemia is a collection of one of a kind "re-vintaged" jewelry. Think antique keys with costume pearls and shiny new chains. It's mostly eco-friendly, but not completely. The jewelry are created from antique, vintage, and salvaged jewelry parts and found objects, but sometimes, new pieces are sprinkled in. There are large, bold statement pieces using chandelier pieces and chunky antique gold chains, as well as beautiful simple pendants with stained glass charms and tiny vintage glass beads. A limited supply of vintage and salvaged parts makes for unique pieces that can never be recreated. The look is boho chic and glam, modern with a distinct vintage twist; and there's truly something for everyone, so to say.
Beatrice Bachleda is the jewelry artist and runs Birdcage Bohemia out of a tiny town in Ohio. However, she spends all her time traveling to lovely places from Scottsdale, Arizona, all the way to Paris, France, when she's not busy making jewelry. She originally attended school for Fashion Design but soon decided her wings were cramped and decided to "fly free," establishing her jewelry business among other things. The inspiration for her "re-vintaged" jewelry can be summed up in three words: "Poverty and Imagination." Now, she wants to give you a chance to own one of her inspired pieces!
Looking to make this gorgeous necklace your very own? Entering isn't hard -- and selection will be at random (using Tara's Random Number Generator). Here's the scoop:
THE GOODS: One (1) beautiful necklace (above) designed just for (never home)maker readers by Beatrice of Birdcage Bohemia.
TO ENTER: Leave a comment with the words BLING BLING somewhere in the mix.
IN ADDITION: Tell us about your favorite way to accessorize.
GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00PM EST
PRIZE SHIPS: USA only. (Next giveaway will include our folks in Canada, I promise!)
ALSO: To win, I need your email address -- so please provide it (or your blog link so I can find it -- just some way of contacting you) or, unfortunately, you cannot win.
PS: One entry per email address is allowed. The winners will be selected using Tara's Random Number Generator and announced Wednesday (4/28) morning.
And if you can't wait that long to snag up some of Beatrice's lovely works of art (I mean, just look at them -- they're amazing!), check out Birdcage Bohemia on the web!
Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BirdcageBohemia
Website/Blog: http://www.BirdcageBohemia.com
Email: Beatrice@BirdcageBohemia.com
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88 comments:
bling bling what beautiful and dirty rich thing.....when you said bling bling that song by lady gaga came to mind haha
great necklace! hope this was the right place to post my comment haha
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
also my favourite way to accessorize is with different hair clips, ribbons, headbands, bobbypins...basically anything lol
Re-vintaged? I LOVE this idea. Very cool - sign me up for the contest :) I always love me some new and unique BLING BLING. (I'm super obsessed with vintage jewelry!)
Very cool piece.
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
theredbungalow@gmail.com
My favorite bling bling has always been heirloom junk jewelry from my grandmothers - What style!
My accessory of choice? Scarves. Love 'em. No matter the season, they always look (and feel) great!
scubachic176@hotmail.com
So, one time, I was playing Password with my siblings, and the password was "money" and I was describing it for my team and my sister blurted out "bling bling!" (Keep in mind, this was a game from the 80s.) We still reference this faux pas at family gatherings.
My favorite accessories are necklaces, though I want to get more into hair clips/head bands.
My email can be found on my blog.
Ashley, you are sooooo right, Beatrice' creations are like poems from another era, updated to speak to the new generations... vintage recreations are the new bling bling!
I love to wear earrings, long and made from nature!
I would love to win this for my daughter who has been living a nightmare with all kinds of medical procedures to determine why she has white matter changes in her brain and has experienced occasional neurological affects. Despite the fact that the doctors don't know why this is happening... she has fallen in love with a friend she has known for 4 yrs, a fellow middle school teacher. When her Dad and I couldn't be there for some of the more drastic tests, due to the blizzards we had this year, he was there, getting her where she needed to be and taking care of her after tests. This necklace is not only her style, but it would be a positive remembrance of a difficult time and the love that helped her get through it and beyond.
Thanks you for letting me tell her story.
bling bling!
my favorite way to accessorize? HATS.
hebjenny@gmail.com, oopsitsvegan.blogspot.com
I am a simple girl not many bling bling on me, but I do love a good necklace o nice ring every once in a while.
Thanks for the giveaway, I will blog about it
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escuishi (at)hotmail.com
I have to admit, I don't often accessorize, but not from a lack of love for the bling-bling! I just don't know how!! If I do, I usually wear earrings, but I would LOVE to add a great necklace like this to my collection. I love creative, artsy things that people make from their hands.
My favorite way to bling bling is necklaces! How perfect!
Hey Ashley, I made your detox coconut and carob cookies over the weekend and they are to die for! So yummy! thanks for sharing the recipe.
My favorite way to accessorize is with a simple, organic-looking necklace or ring, preferably from a craft show or flea market. I'm not a huge fan of sparkles or BLING BLING, except for the occasional statement piece.
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I love this necklace and how vintage stuff can add some bling bling to any modern wardrobe. Lately I've been wearing my grandma's costume-ish jewelry to brighten milder outfits :-)
oh my. thats some snazzy bling bling, if i do say so myself. I rarely wear jewelry except for my 3 or 4 necklaces i randomly interchange (i went through a fit two years ago and gave nearly all of my jewelry box away), so I would love a new addition to my newborn jewelry collection.
(amykdunning@gmail.com)!
I love to buy bling bling from farmers markets or local shops! I usually accessorize with necklaces and bracelets of similar colors or that accent my outfits. I would like to wear trendy hats and headbands but I dont really like how they look on me. I love this concept though and ordered a necklace tonight from the website!
snowyangel005@hotmail.com
Bingeddy bling bling bling!!! Yummy stuff!!!
There are also readers in Europe...
(just wrote about that: http://nuclearrainbow.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/on-give-aways-annoyance-level-reached/)
I do like your blog a lot though. Recently discovered it :D
/NR
I like to wear simple pieces...a bracelet, necklace or just a pair of earrings. Nothing too over the top but something stylish. Bling, bling is always nice on a girl!!
www.thistlefarmarts.blogspot.com
Wow!! Mama needs some new BLING BLING!!
She has gorgeous stuff! I may need to go shopping soon!
Email is: chocovanillakiwi@yahoo.com
Hi! Thanks for introducing a great artist and reminding me that I have a couple of antique keys that I have been meaning to use to make my own "bling bling." My favorite ways to accessorize are jewelery and scarves/shawls/hats mostly ones that I crocheted.
Peace, Stephanie
Wow! What a beautiful piece. I love unique BLING BLING. You can really never have enough. :) I love big chunky earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Its my favorite way to accessorize!
Thanks for this opportunity. I love learning about new artists!
annajb82@hotmail.com
I love wearing bling bling to stand out from the crowd. Unique earrings are my favorite! Something bright and bold or wooden and funky gets the job done.
Keep up the great work.
gaea13@gmail.com
life's been a little more rrrriiiing riiiinnng than bling bling lately but that rock looks like just the thing to center a girl in spring.
anything to support ohio.
arieth@umich.edu
Beautiful work and well executed.
Definitely BLING BLING :-)
When it comes to accessories, I believe less is more. This necklace is a true center piece.
email: sarah0920 (at) gmail (.) com
I never leave home without earrings. But if the necklace is a true beauty...it finds is way for a special occasion =o) This one would.
You have to accessorize with your own variety of bling bling! Diamond encrusted step aside! This necklace is right up my alley! love it!!
Bling bling! I would love to win this as a gift for my admin assistant--it's exactly her style and she would love it! My favorite way to accessorize is with a mix of classic pieces (beautiful pearls, eg) with highlights of trendy. Pair those with classic clothes, and you have a great look!
-Mary
mary@maryhorowitz.com (blog: maryhorowitz.com)
Bling bling! Beautiful pieces, would
love to win! My email is mstoklosa@yahoo.com
Oh my, just checked out the BLING BLING-TASTIC website as well... and my wallet is sitting right next to me.... oh this is not good for my bank account. Sigh. Well, I'll just hope I win this one! Email is Malody at gmail dot com
My favorite way to accessorize is with necklaces or big earrings. After moving from a tropical climate to one with snowy winters my wardrobe has become rather basic (in hopes that one day we'll move back to the warm climate I've avoided investing in sweaters and such), so I often add necklaces or earrings to make drab winter clothes more exciting.
BLING BLING,
Megan
meganmlui@gmail.com
wow - Beatrice's creations are amazing. Yeah for being eco-savvy, too. So bling bling. I'm all about earrings as a starting point and going from there.
Thanks ladies!
Katie
Bling! Bling! Bling! go my heartstrings for these pieces! So pretty! My favorite way by far to gussy up a blah outfit is with some inspired vintage pieces!
Sarah
sdinthepdx@gmail.com
I love bling bling on my fingers. Silver rings are my favorite. This necklace reminds me of a friend and I will give it to her should I win it!
Alison
alison99999@hotmail.com
Ohh pretty!!! My BLING BLING usually consists of a lot of rings, it's kind of my thing ;) -my favorite is this adorable rabbit ring. and almost everyday i wear a necklace that my friend's mom gave to me, on that necklace is a ring which that same friend gave to me as well.
eeek, i should mention my email: myemailstinks(at)gmail.com
Since I tend to dress in pretty classic mix and match pieces, I like to accessorize with a little bling bling or of course, fabulous shoes. My mom has given me several nice pieces over the years, and I find it amazing how different an outfit can look with different accessories!
Cat
clarrison@gmail.com
That necklace is fabulous! I love the colors and the victorian feel of it!
My Favorite way to accessorize is via unique, long earrings. I LOVE earrings...and just about any piece of jewelry :-)
~ Chelsey
prettymydrink@yahoo.com
Beautiful Bling Bling and Black is my favorite!
Very pretty! I love accessorizing with classic bling on a daily basis, my pearl pendant and diamond studs. If I'm going out, I like to make sure I have smokey eyes. Let the Bling be natural! :)
daisymade54@gmail.com
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I am wondering how the wedding plans in TX are going? I can see with your talent for recreating it will be amazing. My daughter andI love to find ways to recreate and my favorite is also anything with lots of BLING BLING, the bigger and the more glitz the better. I am emerging now on making a line of vintage religious themed items. I love your story and your goals and you and your sweety are darling! Good luck!!!!
Vintage repurposed BLING BLING is the bomb bomb.
kbhgal30@yahoo.com
A lady can never have too much BLING BLING! This would be the perfect incentive to keep trucking with my healthy living goals!
beautiful! and i've been craving some new BLINGBLING
:D
I have stopped myself from buying bling bling because I'm way too thrifty because of university.
But a girl can never have too much bling bling!
amber.patti@ncf.edu
I love to accessorize with some major bling bling! Especially if it's eco-friendly bling!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
I love bling bling, especially pretty bling bling. That necklace is so lovely, I'm sure it will look lovely on someone. ^_^
I really like bracelets and earrings for accessories, but my favorite way to accessorize is adding cute things to my purse.
Kelley
http://LittleElfsToyshop.etsy.com
BLING BLING! ah, let me count all the ways I love to accessorize...sometimes my simple diamond earrings my husband gave me for Valentine's Day, along with wedding rings. But sometimes I gotta go all out - big chunky necklace, vintage earrings, a statement ring...or my Juicy Couture charm bracelet with all my favorite, meaningful charms. Or it could be just my wedding ring, a cute outfit, fantastic shoes and a gorgeous purse that I love!
Love this necklace and LOVE Etsy! Lots of my jewelry came from Etsy - homemade, unique pieces are wonderful!
Johnna
tktmom03@mchsi.com
Although I am a pretty boring person I love to spruce up my life with some bling bling (haha). I like to add to my look by using headbands and necklaces.
buganderson@gmail.com
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
I have no idea how to use the words BLING BLING in a sentence. ;)
Beautiful bling bling!
carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com
Now THIS is MY kind of art!!
Bling Bling is my thing thing
love the Victorian look, love vintage
earthdancedaph@yahoo.com
http://earthdancedaph.blogspot.com
I love bling bling! This necklace is gorgeous! I love to wear necklaces and earrings,and bracelets that coordinate! It's so fun!
kweight@byu.net
What a beautiful necklace! I love vintage inspired jewelry, especially long necklaces. Jewelry is my weakness, and lately I have been very into wearing gold and silver together. For along time I thought of the two together as a fashion faux pas, but have come to find I an totally rock it, and it can be very bling-bling!
susandrobka@gmail.com
Wow your pieces are bling bling-ing!
duhnellecarter [at] yahoo . com
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My life is dull. I need some bling bling to brighten it up.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
wow! ah-mazing!! bling bling.. i love it..hope i win that bling bling!! :)
bella_gureishi AT yahoo DOT com
My favorite way to accessorise is with earrings. Keep'm classic and discreet for work, and go for some bling bling for a night out. Seconds are rings, then nacklaces, then bracelet.
ghainskom at yahoo dot com
Bling Bling! Attention all readers: this piece is fabulous.
Sup? Nice bling bling you've got going on there!
writeme at heidimail dot com
My favorite way to accessorize is to pick a colorful scarf to wear with any outfit too drab and boring!
writeme at heidimail dot com
Beatrice Bachleda is indeed talented! Bling, Bling! Very lovely jewelry!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
My favorite way to accessorize is to have colors of my jewelry, bracelet, etc. match. Bling, Bling!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
My favorite way to accessorize is with my simple, BlingBling jewelry. I wear my diamond earrings and necklace everyday!! I dont really like to change it up too much, but i totally would for this necklace!! :)
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I love it! Necklaces are my favorite way to add some bling bling to my day :)
annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com
I remember when I was in high school and I thought it was super cool to say "bling bling, dawg"...sadly. I usually keep the accessorizing pretty simple, just a pair of gun metal earrings with red crystal hearts that i bought off etsy a while back :)
i love your necklace as well! would definitely wear it anywhere and everywhere xx
linalia.lee at gmail dot com
The beautiful vintage BLING BLING from Birdcage Bohemia would make great birthday gifts for my friends!
rubyandbuddy at yahoo dot com
I would love to wear some of her bling bling everyday! love love!
xo
Wow! that is some SERIOUS bling bling!! Love it!! I wear jewelry accessories almost exclusively. I know scarves are all the rage right now, but I'd much rather have a gorgeous necklace like this around my neck. :) Thanks for the chance to win it!
This is my kind of bling bling. I love victorian everything and cherish vintage things. I accessorize with jewelry and my favorite are finding unique items like this. Thanks, love it!
cathyhorner at embarqmail dot com
I find my bling bling at estate sales, they have nice jewelry.
debp
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I love to wear vintage bling bling. Nothing is better than a pretty necklace/bracelet/earrings with a good history and story behind it! :)
kkondek at gmail.com
My favorite way to accessorize is by wearing some bling bling on my hair, hair clips are a must in my daily wear!
shou.milk@gmail.com
I love finding some new bling bling at antique stores!
brooke.lynn12@gmail.com
I love this little piece of bling bling that you are giving away! thank you!
I love to accessorize with RINGS! Always have them on.
SheilaC
shecarita at yahoo dot com
I like to revisit my grandmothers jewelry that is hidden under my mothers bed. She had some major bling bling back in those days. ambrerose(!at)aol.com
I like to always remember to wear one truly unique piece of bling bling as I leave the house. One piece of jewelry, a scarf, or even an awesome belt can change an outfit from drab to standout!
cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com
Ah, my bling bling never seems to be home eh?
thesary at gmail.com
My favorite way to accesorize is through my dreadlocks -- wraps, pendants, crystals, beads, flowers, all floating in my hair for a day or a week or a year. Yum.
miriam dot nussbaum at gmail
please count me in to win--this is lovely!
i love sorta gothic/victorian/vintage pieces
my favorite accessory is earrings--i love drawing attention to my face!
also, i have never used bling bling in a sentence. not even one bling. am not entirely sure how.
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I find the giveaway necklace very sophisticated BLING BLING!
Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love to accessorize with necklaces and hats!
I am all about the BLING BLING- on my body with accessories, on my purse, phone or rear view mirror w/ charms- I LOVE the bling! khaski78 at hotmail dot com
My main ways of accessorizing are my necklaces, my purses (change them often!) and my rings- though i do through earrings into the mix too if my hair is up! I have to follow that rule of putting on everything I want for accessories, then taking one off, so i don't over do it! khaski78 at hotmail dot com
I am an earring, necklace, sunglasses girl when it comes to accessories. I love the BLING BLING in this giveaway. I visited the birdcage bohemia website and adore everything!
I would wear this 'bling bling' with a plain top and jeans...
casey.parker@gmail.com
My favorite way to wear accessories is very simply. And cheaply--yard sales!
ilikeanthologies@gmail.com
BLING BLING I just looked at your latest post. That soup looks great.
can i get some bling, bling? i usually get my bling on by wearing large, perferably gold hoop earrings and a simple necklace.
-emilysowell@gmail.com
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