My New Jewelry Additions and a Wonderful Charity!

Hey y'all! Hope everyone is having a great week!

I was looking through my jewelry box yesterday, and realized how many new pieces of jewelry I've added to it over the past month!  As many of you know, earrings are my favorite accessory, so here's all the new pairs I've acquired lately!

From Top Left:

1. Antique Me- Mary & Dyer

2. Triple Monograms- Swell Caroline

3. Two-tone Silver/Gold with Black center- ?

4. Gold Knots- ?

5. Elephants- Masquerade

6. Pearl Studs- Masquerade

7. Starfish- Masquerade

8. Colorful Danglers- Apparent Project

I love all my earrings, but the Apparent Project earrings really stand out. A lady my mom works with is a rep. for AP, so she got me these for Christmas.

The Apparent Projects mission is to keep families together. In Haiti, poverty rates are really high, so because of this, some families (mothers and fathers) are having to surrender their children to local orphanages. The Apparent Project was started to give these parents the chance to make money, and keep their family together.

How do they make that money? They make beads, and other crafts, to create jewelry (like my earrings)! The cool thing about these beads, are that they are made out of paper, such as propaganda papers. They roll the paper into beads, coat them in some kind of sealer and string them into necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. Then, the Apparent Project, buys these crafts from the artisan and then sells them to people like you and me!

If you would like to find out more about The Apparent Project, please visit their website. Their handmade crafts would make a perfect gift for many occasions!

Have any of y'all heard of the Apparent Project? What's your favorite pair of earrings you own?

xo Julia

I wasn't paid or compensated in any way for writing this. I think this is a wonderful mission, and couldn't help but share it with all of you!

Mary and Dyer Giveaway!

Hey y'all! Kat, over at Mary and Dyer is having a giveaway for a Tiffany necklace + a gift from her shop! Check out her blog for your chance to enter!! 

I found Kat's blog...well, actually, she found me first!...almost as soon as I started blogging.  She has just recently finished her store and it is now up and running! Mary and Dyer was the creation of Kat and her sister-in-law, and is named after her children! And even better...10% of their proceeds go to support the IJM - International Justice Mission.  Not only can you buy beautiful jewelry, accessories and handbags, but you will also be helping a very worthy cause!

Here are some of my favorites:

My Heart Will Go On Earrings

These are so classy, I absolutely love them! These are on my Christmas list now!

The Faithful Cord Bracelet

I use any chance I can to wear faith inspired jewelry, and this is a great way to do it!

Is This Antique? Take 2 Necklace

Turquoise? Yes please! I adore turquoise jewelry!

Fashion Is For Elephants Ring

This ring is so pretty! I love the jewel tones with the copper color!

I hope y'all take a few minutes to check out Mary and Dyer. They have gorgeous products, affordable prices and free shipping!  You could definitely knock-out a few people on your Christmas list I'm sure!

xo Julia



A Classy Christmas

If y'all are anything like me, you can't wait until the Holidays!  I love when I hear that first Christmas song on the radio and just the general feeling in the air.  Yeah, yeah, I know Halloween was just a few days ago, but you can't blame me! So while I am in this Christmas-y mood, I'll let y'all in on a few (this is only a fraction of my entire list) things on my Christmas list so far!

1. Triple monogram earrings- Swell Caroline

I LOVE these! I hope I can actually wait until Christmas to buy them.

2. Dotti Earrings- Swell Caroline

These are really cute and will go with just about any outfit!

3. Pineapple Earrings- Swell Caroline

What can I say? I'm a sucker for pineapples!

4. Monogrammed Travel Bag- Marley Lilly

I am in love with this bag! How classy it that!? I like that it is simple and timeless.

5. Monogrammed Scarf- Marley Lilly

I have to have one! I've been waiting for a long time!

6. Pineapple Sandals- Target

I missed out on these in the store, but I can still get them online. Yay!

7. 13" Mac Book Pro- Apple

Neil and I have been wanting one of these, and I think we are finally going to get it!

8. Monogrammed Cosmetic Bag- The Palm Gifts

I really need one of these, and I love that it has my favorite colors!

9. Monogrammed Brown or Tan Ostrich Clutch/Purse - Marley Lilly

I never thought I would want ostrich, but I am really loving it! I can't decide..brown or tan?

10. Headband - High Cotton Ties

I am liking the nautical stripes!

11. Monogrammed Jute Tote - Marley Lilly

I am going to use this when we go to the beach! I'm totally thinking ahead! I want either aqua, green or pink

12. The Official Preppy Handbook by Lisa Birnbach

I bought the "True Prep" book when it came out last year, which was a follow up to "The Official Preppy Handbook" It was written in the '80s but I still think it's a really neat book!

13. Longchamp Le pliage in Navy

I have wanted one of these forever!

14. And of course I want the usual clothes, scarves, shoes, ect.

I think I see a pattern here! I guess this Christmas is going to be my "monogram" Christmas!  Do you like/have any of these?  Do you have any monogrammed items on your Christmas list?

Before I go, I just want to say that I know it can be so easy to get wrapped up with getting and giving gifts, but I always try to find different ways to give back to those in need, and honestly, I'm one of those people who would rather give than receive. It makes me so happy to know that I helped someone.  So, this Holiday season, I hope y'all keep others less fortunate in mind, and try to do something for the greater good!

xo Julia

Once again I have some giveaway alerts for y'all! It seems like there are TONS of giveaways going on lately doesn't it!?  Hey...I'm not complain'n!

1. Hailey from Tied Together With a Smile is having a giveaway for a necklace, $25 starbucks gift card, 2 essie nail polishes AND an item of your choice from Swoozies...oooh I LOVE swoozies! Make sure to swing by her blog for your chance to enter! Thanks Hailey!

2. UGA Bama Belle is having a giveaway for a monogrammed Marley Lilly scarf! Make sure to check out her blog for your chance to win! Thanks girl!

3. Mrs. S over at Everything Girly and Beyond is having a giveaway for an amazing E.L.F. eyeshadow palette and lip gloss set. Sail over to her blog to enter! Thanks Mrs. S!!