I received an email from Andrea, who owns Lovely Little Acorns, asking if I would be interested in a review and giveaway for one of her necklaces. She gave me a little background on herself as a Canadian mom to two little boys, and one who works outside of the home three days per week, also loving her little side business of making jewelry. I hadn't heard of the term 'mama metal' and was intrigued by the concept of a necklace that is hearty enough to withstand gentle putting by little hands. It's fused and made without chemicals, worn on strong chains or beaded necklaces to make it kid-friendly. Andrea's are strung on nylon-coated stainless steel wire and finished securely, but they are still necklaces made to be worn by adults and are not teething toys for babies. Good to know as Porter and Cecelia both think my jewelry was made for them!
Andrea offered to send me a necklace with a longer chain since she knows that is my style from reading the blog (love her). I said that I would like three circles to represent my three children and she happily made me this beautiful necklace.
I really love it because it's simple and it has held up to the Porter test just fine. He likes to play with it as I cart him around on my hip and the necklace makes a pretty tinkling sound when it moves. I'm not sure how Andrea fuses the shapes together but they are solid, and the chain clasps right on top of the shapes make the necklace more interesting than a standard necklace I've seen before. So yes, I am a big fan of this necklace!
For the giveaway necklace, Andrea will mail this one to a lucky reader.
Description from Andrea:
"The pendant design is called "Linked Leaf". This pendant is made out of fused 14 gauge argentium silver, without the use of any chemicals. It is hammered on both sides to give it strength and character and heat hardened. These pendants make the most wonderful twinkling sounds when being played with and as you move. It is handmade and may have small imperfections that make it unique. It can be worn in a variety of ways, with a beaded necklace or chain.
This lovely handmade jewelery is designed to be worn by adults. However, it is ideal for people who spend a lot of time around babies and small children, since it is designed with safety and durability in mind. No longer does your beautiful jewelery need to be hidden away for a few years in fear of it getting broken; these necklaces are tug-resistant and the interesting shapes and musical sounds keep small hands busy while eating, being worn, or just held close.
These make wonderful gifts for anyone, but especially moms of young ones, grandmas, day care providers - the list is endless! Those second-, third-, fourth-, and more, times moms who "don't need anything", would always appreciate a keepsake piece with shapes that represent their family members that is safe to wear now.
The beaded necklaces are all made with real stones and are chosen for their beauty and function. For those who believe in the healing power of stones, they offer that, as well.
I make all my pieces myself. I am a mom to two boys, aged one and three. I love what I do and stand behind all my products. If you are not 100% satisfied please contact me and we will figure out how to make you happy!"
Sounds good to me! Whether you use this for yourself or for someone on your Christmas list, I think you will love it in person. Also, Andrea is offering 10% off for all of my readers, by using this code on her Etsy page: HOLIDAYCHEER10.
To enter the giveaway for the linked leaf necklace enter the Rafflecopter drawing below. I will email the winner and give Andrea her email address, so that she can mail out the necklace to them directly.
Find Lovely Little Acorns on Facebook here, and on Etsy here.
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I LOVE your long one and love that it represents your babies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! It would be perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteLove that it's durable and kid-friendly but still made of metal for a more fashion-forward look.
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for myself! :) I love simple necklaces.
ReplyDeleteHow are you liking your bangs still? They look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI would try one for myself. I don't usually wear necklaces but I've always wanted one to represent my two boys.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteThe necklace she made for you is super cute and fits your style well! I would love to have a necklace that I can wear while toting around my 15 month old!
ReplyDeleteLove both necklaces, but especially the one you picked- a subtle mothers necklace is hard to find!
ReplyDeleteChristmas gift!
ReplyDeleteLove a good simple necklace. Especially when it represents something!
ReplyDeleteI would keep this for me because it's gorgeous! I used to wear necklaces everyday, but I usually don't anymore because I have a lot of precious stones / gold chains that my 17 month old daughter pulls on. This would be perfect for me because I wouldn't have to worry about her breaking it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to gift this to my friend who is having twin girls! It'd be perfect for her!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that long one!
ReplyDeleteLove this and it's simple beauty! As much as I'd like to say I'd share the love, I think I'd be keeping this for myself! I wear necklaces to the office almost daily and this would be such a versatile piece that I'd be able to wear often!
ReplyDeleteWorking in an office, I wear necklaces daily. This would be for me!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, I love jewelry that can be worn running errands and playing with the kids, but also dressy enough for a date night. The added bonus that it is durable and won't fall apart if my daughter pulls on it.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these pieces! Especially since they can stand up to little fingers! I wear necklaces every day and would love to add this to my collection!
ReplyDeleteI would keep this for me because it is totally my style! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI wear a necklace almost every day and would keep it for myself if I won.
ReplyDeleteI think I would keep this for myself. I feel like I am entering a new phase of my life as my youngest (of 4) will be 1 in January. I need to start putting more focus on me for my own well being. Picking up pieces like this will give me a boost in the "pretty" category! Thanks for sharing!!
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ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love the length on you.
ReplyDeleteSimple and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this necklace. I can't tell you how many necklaces my kids have ruined over the years. Yah! for durability!
ReplyDeleteAnd I would definitely keep this one all to myself
Live that this is kid friendly and a subtle way to represent your kids!
ReplyDeleteI love necklaces and would love one that could withstand my grabby toddler who loves to yank on my necklaces and play with them. Such pretty designs!
ReplyDeleteI think I would keep it for myself b/c I think it's simple yet dressy and could probably wear it most days.
ReplyDeleteI would love to keep this for myself, especially because it will stand up to my 3 & 1 year olds!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute and delicate! I know a friend who this would be perfect for! But I might have to get one for myself too ;)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I've been wishing for a mother's necklace for a few years, and I love the understated elegance of this one.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and simple!
ReplyDeleteI would probably keep it for myself.
ReplyDeleteI'm undecided, I may keep it for myself or gift it to a friend.
ReplyDeleteI'd give this to my mom for Christmas--she would love it!
ReplyDeleteI would give it to my Mom. She wears necklaces every single day to work and I think she would really love this one!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely would have to keep this one for me!
ReplyDeleteI'd keep it!
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for myself! :) I wear a necklace just about every day (two gold discs with my boys' initials), but I'm always worried it's going to get broken in the course of playing with them. Love the durability of this one!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful necklace!!! I think I'd give this to my bestie :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of the piece & I would prefer it long like the one she made for you. (I wear necklaces daily, but rarely buy pieces for friends, only cuz I think jewelry is very unique and everyone has such different tastes)
ReplyDeleteLove her pieces and that she is also Canadian! I think I would keep it for myself- is that selfish? :)
ReplyDeleteLove your necklace and would love one for myself as well!
ReplyDeleteI would love this. My little girl is constantly pulling on my necklace, so I know she would love this! I also love the twinkle sound it makes!
ReplyDeleteMyself :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I would keep it for myself.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear necklaces that often because of the kids. But this one would be a great way to get back into it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the non-toxicity.
ReplyDeleteI would keep this for myself. I have been looking for new necklaces to add to my collection. I love wearing necklaces but do not have many that I can wear with anything. This would work great for that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design!
ReplyDeleteThese are pretty!! I so need some more jewelry!
ReplyDeleteI love wearing necklaces, but my nine month old is always pulling on them when nursing. Something like this would be great!
ReplyDeleteI would give the necklace to a friend, thanks so much for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely keep this one for myself. Merry Christmas to ME! ;-) I used to wear necklaces quite a bit, not so much anymore since my son was born.
ReplyDeleteI would keep it for myself! And I do wear necklaces a lot. I think it adds great dimension to an outfit.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I would keep it for myself :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I would keep it for myself :)
ReplyDeleteI would totally keep this for myself! I have rarely accessories because my LO loves to rip everything off right away. It'd be great to have something that could stand up against her!
ReplyDeleteI might have to keep this one for myself if I won. It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFun! I just bought some as gifts for our daycare teacher and my mom. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would gift this to my SIL-she loves necklaces!..
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet, simple necklace. I would definitely keep it!
ReplyDeleteI love necklaces but have refrained from wearing them for the past 5-7 years because my little ones. However now that the youngest isn't so young any more, I'm beginning to wear them again! I think I would keep this one for myself to kick off my necklace collection!
ReplyDeleteI'd totally keep it for myself! My little lady would love to play with it while she's in her carrier :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! My first babe is on the way so this would be perfect :) I would totally keep it for myself hehe
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty necklace! And I would totally keep it for myself!
ReplyDeleteTempting to giveaway as a Christmas gift, but I think I would have to keep it. I love it! I wear necklaces almost every day.
ReplyDeleteLove the longer necklace and unique design! The pic of you holding Porter is adorable, your hair looks super cute that way!
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