Ever so often a kindred, book-loving spirit comes along who knocks my creative socks off:) Christy is one of those. She has a wonderful site where she showcases her love for Southern Sassy Things and does just what her banner beckons – invites you to pull up a rocking chair and sip some sweet tea and indugle in some book banter. I feel right at home over there:) And now, if that isn’t comfort enough, she has an Etsy shop and it’s one of my favorite places. Here are a few reasons why…
CHRISTY
Several months ago, Christy contacted me and said she was hoping to blend her passion for books with her passion for jewelry-making. I was so excited and honored. Her creations are incredible!
I thought we’d end two months of giveaways here by having a grand finale with 2 winners this week. The winners can select any jewelry item and a book to go with it, your choice!
You can choose Love’s Reckoning or one of these novels from dear author friends:
MaryLu Tyndall ~ Veil of Pearls
Julie Lessman ~ A Love Surrendered
(with a sneak peak at her Christmas novella!)
If you’d like to take part in the drawing, please leave a comment below and then go to Christy’s shop and look around!
Winners drawn and announced on Sunday, September 30th:)
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How exciting! I love learning about new creative people!!!! So glad to see her Etsy shop! And see how you, Laura, are so generous in sharing yourself as well like this! God bless you both this morning!!! I would love a chance at the giveaway!!
Oh Amy, SO happy to see your cheerful comments this morning:) The very first! Christy is so talented and we’d love to send some jewelry and a book your way! Thanks for being here. Praying this Monday is full of blessings where you are – I think of you and your littles busy with homeschooling and everything else:)
Amy, thanks so much for stopping by today! And you are absolutely right…Laura is such a generous, lovely soul! :o)
Oh, I’m blushing:) Thanks so much for stopping in, Christy, as we celebrate your gifts and good books! You make it such a JOY!
I would love to win!!! Thanks for the chance!
Megan, You’re in! Thanks so much for being here:)
Megan, thanks so much for being here!
What a wonderful giveaway. I’ve gone twice to Christy’s Etsy site to look at her jewelry. Lovely items that make me think of Christmas gifts I need to purchase. 🙂 I haven’t yet read one of Laura’s books, but I love historical and I’ve heard such good things about her books.
Nancy, Welcome here! Thanks so much for your warm words about my books and historicals. Glad you’re already familiar with Christy – and I’m THRILLED you mentioned Christmas. These items do make wonderful gifts as they’re unique and lovely and more! Thanks so much for being in the drawing!
Oh, Nancy…you absolutely MUST find your way inside one of Laura’s books! I promise, you will barely come up for food, much less breathing! Thanks so much for entering today, and you’re right…it’s never too early to think about Christmas presents. I’m happy to help you, if I can. 🙂
That is gorgeous jewelry and I love that type of bookmark! I’d love to be entered in the drawing!
Liz, So good to see you here – and at Margaret’s, too:) Christy’s bookmarks are among my favorite things in her shop! Glad you like them, too, and want to be in the drawing. Happy Monday to you!
Liz, thanks so much for that sweet compliment! The bookmarks are a semi-new venture, and I’ve had such fun making them. 🙂 Thanks for visiting Laura’s blog today!
Hey Laura, Thanks for the opportunity to win your novel along with a beautiful piece of creativity….Several items I’d love to have.
Barbara (bird legs) Taylor Wayne
Barbara, best wishes to you on winning one of Laura’s books! You’ll certainly be recommending it to all your friends when you’re finished, I assure you!
BARBARA – you’ve made my day!! Our high school years come crashing back, lol, with your much appreciated comments here. I’m tempted to call you bird legs but I won’t – am sure you can remember some things to call me, too, my friend;) So glad you want to be in the draw for the jewelry and book. Hope you’re doing well and please stay in touch!
Wow! Beautiful jewelry! She’s definitely an artist. As an artist myself, I can appreciate her work.
Amy, your comment makes me grin from ear to ear! Thanks so much for stopping by today, and best wishes on winning a novel, too!
Amy, It’s really neat to find fellow artists in this group. You have an understanding of how much love, time, and care goes into each item. I sure do! The more I look, the more I add to my list for Christmas and birthday gifts:) Bless you today!
Oh my, how beautifully the jewelry and accessories go with your great books! So neat!
Sandy, I was tickled pink when Laura gave me the ok to include her books in my pics! I’ve loved the opportunities to feature them. 🙂 Best wishes on winning some great goodies!
I love Christy’s jewelry! She custom made some gorgeous chandelier earrings for me earlier this summer and I get SO many compliments when I wear them 🙂 I would love to be entered to win a book & a one of her bookmarks!
ANNE!!! So happy to see you here! I’m so happy you’re still pleased with your jewelry, and it makes me smile that you’re receiving compliments, too. 😉 Best wishes on winning a great novel, too. Not sure if you’ve read Laura’s latest, but it’s not to be missed!
Anne, I can imagine those earrings are among your favorite things:) Now you just need a bookmark and book! Thanks so much for stopping today!
Ooooh, I have seen her shop before! I LOVE her stuff. Soooo beautiful 🙂 And I love the pairing of bookmarks and books, tres chic 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!
Aw, Rivka…thank you so much for visiting my shop! Best wishes on winning some wonderful goodies!
RivkaB, SO happy you’re already a fan of her shop:) Tres chic, YES! Thanks so much for taking part!
Oh so pretty and great books too, I would love to win. Thanks for doing this. God Bless.
Pat, thanks so much for visiting this morning to support Laura and her fabulous books. 🙂
Pat, Thanks so much. It’s an honor to have Christy here and share our love of lovely things. And double fun to give them away!
Great idea, Christy! Beautiful beadwork! I used to do beads a lot but between my eyes getting worse and the arthritis in my hands it is a little too tricky for me most of the time. But mine didn’t look as lovely as these!
Carrie, Your creations are beautiful and I’ve proof:) But am glad your writing is at the forefront now as you’re so close to publication. Thanks for stopping here! Prayers with you today.
Aw, Carrie…so sorry that you’re not able to bead anymore. I’ve only been doing it for a few years now, and would miss it immensely if I had to stop!
Thanks so much for visiting Laura’s blog today! 🙂
What an awesome giveaway,and what a clever idea that Christy has. The jewelry looks BEAUTIFUL, and especially lovely paired with a book. Hoping I win!
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Naomi, YAY! So good to see you again:) Clever is certainly the right word for Christy’s pairings. A little creative genuius never hurts! Thanks so much for being here on this busy Monday. You’re the best:)
Naomi, thanks for such a lovely compliment, and for visiting Laura’s blog this morning! Laura’s covers have been inspiring a bit of that creativity, I’ll happily admit. 🙂 Such a pleasure for me to showcase her gorgeous covers!
Christy, I’ve honestly never known anyone to do what you’ve done with books – it’s truly original and inspiring and more. And I second others here who’ve said you have a way with the camera, too:)
Y’all are too kind, really!!! I don’t have a fancy camera at all, but there’s no substitute for natural lighting. Believe me…I’ve learned the hard way after hundreds and hundreds of photos!
Hi Laura, I am still waiting for ‘Love’s Reckoning’ to come to my area. I keep looking for it at Sam’s Club and/or Barnes and Noble Booksellers. I will enjoy it all the more by and by. The bookmarkers are pretty….pearls are many a woman’s favorite…I think. Wishing you blessings, Maggie Ann
Maggie Ann, So good to connect with you again! Love your anticipation of Eden and Silas’s story. I’m not sure if it will be in Sam’s Club like The Colonel’s Lady was. Things change so much from book to book. Our nearest B&N is 2 hours away so not sure about that either! I do know it’s right up front at LifeWay and Christian stores now. And it’s here! And you might well win a copy:) Thanks so much for entering the drawing. I imagine you’re having a beautiful start to fall where you are!
Dear Maggie Ann,
If you don’t win a copy of Love’s Reckoning. I will send you a copy. I happen to have 2! I ordered one from Amazon that I would be happy to share! Just send me your address at smgerathy@gmail.com and I will send it to you! No one should be without Eden’s story!!!
Stacie
Oh, Stacie, You are just the best, best, best:) Our dear Maggie Ann lives in Silas’s neck of the woods, I’m happy to say! I spy another comment from you…what a treat!
I agree, Maggie Ann…there’s just something about pearls that just ooze elegance. I love creating things with them, and tend to reach for them more than any other style of bead. 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by today, and I hope you can get your hands on Laura’s book super quick!!
I have read Veil of Pearls, GREAT book! I have both Love’s Reckoning and A Love Surrendered on my wish list. The jewelry is beautiful!
Melissa, So glad you know MaryLu and her wonderful work:) Isn’t the cover gorgeous?! Happy to be on your list! You’re on mine here – and many thanks!
Melissa, I have Veil of Pearls on my wish list…glad to hear from another reader that it’s wonderful! And like Laura said…that cover is lovely!!! Thanks so much for stopping by today. 🙂
I took a look at Christy’s blog and loved it. Her jewelry looks beautiful. Thanks for this chance to win! God Bless!
Brittany, Thanks so much for being here and taking time to admire Christy’s fine work. It’s wonderful how lovely things like this bring us JOY! I keep using that word but there’s just no other word to express how I feel! Have a wonderful day where you are!
Brittany, thanks for visiting Laura’s blog today as well as my own. So happy to be here today among such great company. 🙂
What a fun giveaway! Good books and beautiful jewelry…what a wonderful pair!
Kathy, I agree – a wonderful pairing:) Thanks so much for your kind words and for being in the drawing!
Like Laura said…a wonderful pairing! Thanks so much for coming over for a visit today, Kathy! 🙂
Oh how much fun!!! I love bookmarks, and love showing off the ones I have 🙂 Would love to show one of these off too! 😉 Thanks for the opportunity to win, and thanks for introducing me to a new craftswoman!
Jennifer, Love your enthusiasm:) Thanks so much for taking part! I think we’ve struck a chord with this post. I love bookmarks, too – giving them as gifts and just collecting them. Happy day to you!
Jennifer, you’re a woman after my own heart! Bookmarks make the book almost as much as the book itself! I love to have something pretty to stick inside. 🙂
So creative!! I love how those bookmarks match EXACTLY to the covers!!
Marissa, They really are a perfect match! I don’t know how Christy does that with so many hues of beads to choose from. And did you see that litte white bead that reminds me of a snowflake with Love’s Reckoning. OH MY!
Laura, I confess I’m a little OCD when it comes to color matching. If it is not dead-on right, I have to take it all apart and start over! And then trying to match it perfectly with a book cover…I have my work cut out for me frequently!
I said all that to say…you are too kind with your compliments!! I think I now know the agony authors go through with rewrites and edits and such, although on a much smaller scale. 🙂
Christy, When I think of how you match these colors so perfectly I’m in awe! All the beads in bead stores just overwhelm me. I think we creative types must be a little OCD-perfectionists by nature, no kidding. We just have to get it right or die trying! Well, your “get it just right” nature has paid off beautifully! And I pray my edits do, too, for my books:)
This just made my day! I am also a fellow beader and bookworm! Christy has an awesome idea and beautiful jewelry! Taking pictures of jewelry is harder than it seems, I know from experience – so hooray for Christy and her stunning pictures!
Someday I hope to host a home jewelry party. I should add a few books to my other display items. I may have a hard time keeping shoppers from buying my book collections. But, that is a good idea for Christmas gifts!
Thanks for doing the giveaway – and the ideas!
Hope you are enjoying a beautiful fall day.
God bless.
Jennie
P.S. I did get the job and I start next week! Thanks again for your prayers!
Jennie, HUGE congrats on the new job:) Prayers answered! I’ll remember to pray for you as you start next week. You must be so excited! Thanks so much for being here and taking part. It’s neat to learn you’re a fellow beader. I have such respect for you who do that. I tried doing some beading last spring for velvet bookmarks and it’s quite difficult and time-consuming though very fun and lovely! There is a great deal of craftmanship involved in these things. And you’re right – Christy is so very good at capturing these in pics. They’re just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing the JOY!
Jennie, how nice to meet another beader!! And like you, I have wanted to host a home party for the longest time, but keep putting it off. And if you decide to do the whole book display thing, just hang a sign or two – “Can’t have my books!” LOL!
And congrats on a new job! I’ve been down that road in the past year, and it can be soooo worrisome. Best of luck to you! 🙂
Laura! These images (and the jewelry) are lovely! I especially love The Colonel’s Lady and the necklaces placed on top of the books. Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures.
Gabrielle, Welcome back!! I can just imagine the excitement in your house when Mom got off the plane:) And how sorely you’re missed by your writing buddies!
Thanks for stopping on this busy morning – I agree about pairing those beautiful blues with The Colonel’s Lady. Just stunning.
You’re in the drawing and I’m so glad! Again, so happy to see you and hope you can rest a bit today!
Gabrielle, thanks so much for stopping by today! It’s easy to choose a book like TCL as a prop as it is just as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. 🙂 One can never go wrong with Laura’s books…no matter which one you pick up. *sigh*
What a fun giveaway! How I love a pretty necklace. I rarely wear any other jewelry than a necklace and a watch. And some great books to choose from too=)
I so envy creative people!
Patty
Patty, “Fun” is certainly the right word for this post:) Glad you’re a necklace fan, too. I was looking closely at the ones in her shop again this morning and they’re each so unique with such incredible colors. Thanks so much for your kind words and for being in the drawing:)
Patty…a woman after my own heart! Some necklaces make a great statement all their own with no other jewelry needed. Best wishes in the contest…such great books to be scored, too!
Hi Laura,
I hope you are having a wonderful day! We are taking a short break from our homeschooling day. I should be folding laundry, but I am visiting your blog instead:)
Christy’s jewelery is beautiful. I love almost anything blue, so the beaded bookmark next to The Colonel’s Lady caught my eye. I think I will put them bookmark, and one of her necklaces on my wishlist.
Blessings,
Tammi
Tammi, So good to see you here. Love those homeschooling breaks and the fact that you’re visiting me instead of your laundry;) I tried to catch up last night but there’s always more of that to do! And we just happened to wash our cell phone. OH MY…
Thanks so much for taking time here. Christy’s blues really are stunning. They’re on my wishlist, too! And I can’t wait to see which items the winners choose:) You’re in the hat, too. And it’s wonderful to catch up with you! Blessings on you and your sweet kids today!
Tammi, I’d take a break from the laundry, too, to read Laura’s blog! I don’t get over here near as much as I’d like, but it’s always a treat each time. 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping by, and best wishes in the contest!
This is a wonderful giveaway & what girl wouldn’t want to win some jewelry along with a book!
Melody, Well said – what girl wouldn’t want to win:) You’re in the hat! Bless you for that!
Absolutely well said, Melody! Part of me wishes I could be on the other side of this giveaway! 🙂
I’d love to enter! The jewelry is just beautiful in the pictures! Thanks for the chance to win!
Lynn
Lynn, Welcome! Yes, in pics it’s just beautiful – I can only imagine what it’s like in person! Thanks for entering the drawing:)
Lynn, thanks for visiting today, and I know Laura is only too happy to include your name in the drawing! Have a wonderful evening. 🙂
Oh how beautiful! One of my Alley mates blessed me with one of Christy’s beautiful bookmarks at conference. Christy, you are very talented!
In fact I have the same one you showed I think and I didn’t realize how perfectly it matches TCL! Awesome!
Julia, Welcome home! Glad you got a taste of Texas:) I so wish I could have been there to at least have had lunch with you. Lord willing, next time… Love that one of your Alley Cats blessed you with one of Christy’s bookmarks. She’s making waves in the book world! Thanks so much for being here and being in the drawing. You’re a gem!
Julia, so happy to discover one of the recipients of those custom-ordered bookmarks (and I’m thinking you received the blue one)! I hope you thoroughly enjoy placing it many of your upcoming reads. 😉 And I’m sure you had a splendid time at ACFW…how I wish I could be a fly on the wall there one year!
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
Christy, I love that Roxanna and Eden inspired you to create such works of art! How fun is it that Laura’s works led you to fashion your own! It is so great that Laura brings so much community here! I have “met” so many talented ladies from reading her blog these past couple of years(Laura,can you believe we have been writing each other that long?!?! January 16 is our 2 year anniversary! LOL Thank God for the search engine in my email account so I could look back!!)
Christy, May God bless as you sell your treasures to others! I am going to go check out your ETSY store.
Stacie
StacieHope, I knew this post would speak to your very creative heart:) I’m so pleased and surprised to see how many fellow beaders and jewelry lovers are here. Isn’t Christy’s ETSY store a treat? With the holidays approaching, I am gettiung some wonderful holiday gift ideas that are one of a kind original treasures!
TWO YEARS! I love that you remember the date with the help of your lil search engine. I will mark that down and remember. It means a lot that you mention it here! Time flies as it doesn’t seem that long. Bless you for being a faithful friend!!
Wow, Stacie…I am blushing! And truly, Roxanna and Eden are some of the most beautiful heroines in all of Christian fiction. I can’t imagine how Laura will top them! Roxanna was my fave before Eden, and now, Eden’s atop the list…oy, what shall I do?!
And Laura, Etsy is a treasure trove of goodies! I can’t wait to start picking out gifts for my family and friends, but it’s so hard to decide among so many things!
I love Christy’s jewelry. I’ve already order a few things from her this summer, but I would still love to be enter in the drawing.
Carissa, I’m so happy you already know Christy and have some of her creations:) Yep, you’re in the drawing and I’m so glad to see you. Thanks for your kind words!
Carissa, I am so thankful for you and your business, and I’m THRILLED you’ve stopped by Laura’s blog today! Glad that you have a chance to win some wonderful books…I’ve only read one, but I can vouch that MaryLu’s and Julie’s books are fabulous as well!
Count me in, Laura! Wow, great book prizes, and those bookmarks are gorgeous! Love Christy’s blog. I’m headed over to her etsy site. 🙂
Gwen, So happy you’re here and enjoying Christy’s gifts:) This has been SUCH a fun post! I think when we share our gifts we reap a double blessing. Her ETSY site is one to savor – enjoy!
Gwen, thanks so much for visiting Laura’s blog today as well as my store. 🙂 I’ve missed seeing your face around the “book-sphere” as I’ve been away too long. Best wishes to you and your chances in such a great contest!
The jewelry is so pretty! I would love to be entered! Thanks so much for treating your readers so well, Laura! Itis always nice to know that one of my favorite authors is not only a great writer, but also super sweet! And thank you, Christy! I hope you both have a blessed week!
Emma, You sure bless me when you show up:) Readers like you make my life so sweet and if it spills over, I just look back at you! So happy to put you in my pink GRITS hat, lol. That stands for GIRL RAISED IN THE SOUTH and seems very fitting for this post! Hope you have a blessed week, too!
Emma, what a sweet compliment! Laura has such a lovely, giving spirit…it’s no wonder we all love to hang out here, as well as savor every one of her books! But I think we may have to get her in a pic sometime with that GRITS hat, what d’ya think? *wink* (I used to have a GRITS shirt…alas, I have no idea where it ended up!)
Hoping your week is equally blessed. 🙂
What a great “heads up” for those of us who love books and also love bookmarks. I have been given bookmarks like these and I love them. One is a beautiful oriental china painted piece hanging on a short gold chain. This style bookmark looks great hanging from the spine of a book on the shelf of one of our bookcases. While displayed in this manner they become a great conversation piece. Thank you, Laura, for a fun posting today.
Mary, Wonderful to see you here. I do seem to remember you being a bookmark kindred spirit, too. How neat that you display one of yours like that – I imagine it does make quite a conversation piece!
I am always on the hunt for bookmarks, even the simple paper ones can say or mean so much. One of my favorites is just a simple wilderness scene with the Tolkien quote: “Not all who wander are lost.” Really makes you think. I tried to impart a little of that in Silas Ballantyne:)
So happy you’re in the drawing! Thank you for your comments, Mary.
Wow, Mary…I’m sure that bookmark is stunning! And you’re right, what a wonderful conversation piece!
And Laura, I love that Tolkien quote, and in retrospect, can visualize some of that sentiment in Silas. What a swoon-worthy hero… *dreamy sigh*
Hi Laura!!!
Oh my goodness. Three of my favorite authors in a give-away. What could be better than that? 🙂
And Christy’s jewelry is so pretty. I love that soft, dainty look of the beads. And the bookmarks are beautiful, too. I’d love to be entered.
Angi, I knew you’d smile to see Jules and MaryLu here:) It just wouldn’t be the same without you! I love the soft, dainty look of the beads, too. Several people have said the pearls are so elegant. I agree – and so fitting for Roxie and Eden:) You’re in the hat, my friend! Thanks so much.
Oh, YES, Laura. Can definitely see Roxie and Eden wearing such elegant jewelry. I particularly favor the blue beads. So feminine:)
Angi, thanks so much for being here today, and what great authors we have to read, ya know?! Too bad we can’t multiply our days to get more reading time in…what a HUGE help that would be!
Amen to that, Christy. 🙂
I looked on her website and Christy does very nice pretty jewelry and what a nice price!. The bookmarks are beautiful! I would love to win Loves Reckoning. The only book that I have read so far is The Frontiersmans Daughter. I absolutely loved that book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Debbie, So glad you’ve met Lael! And liked her:) Would love for you to meet Eden and Silas. Christy’s jewelry is stunning and affordable and more! Thanks so much for being in the giveaway!
Books look great and jewelry is gorgeous! Thank you!
Thanks, Veronica! You’re in the hat! Can’t wait till Sunday…:)
I have a love/hate relationship with ‘artsy’ people. I love to see their creativity and hate that I have none of it! With that being said I thank you for the opportunity to win something lovely to read and wear.
Chuckling at your comment, Amy, about the love/hate thingy;) I’ve mentioned that I tried my hand at some velvet bookmarks a few months ago and it was nearly a disaster! I have fresh respect for anyone who beads or does anything like this! It’s MUCH harder than it looks and I have none of their creativity either. When I went back to “admire” my beadwork, I found a lot of the beads had come off the bookmarks, lol. So I retired from jewelry-making. It’s wonderful to find Christy’s creations and leave these things in her capable hands! Thanks so much for entering the drawing!
What a great giveaway! The jewelry is absolutely beautiful (I’ve never had such pretty looking bookmarks before!), and Christy’s bookmarks match beautifully with your books! Thanks for the chance to win, Laura! =)
Elyssa, So happy to see you this morning:) Bright and early and admiring those bookmarks! A great way to wake up! Your name is in the hat. I so wish I had a book and bookmark or jewelry item for everyone!
Hi Laura~ oh goodie, please add me to the drawing! Those bookmarks are beautiful!! Christy that is amazing and so special for Laura to be drawing inspiration from her stories. I absolutely love the blue bookmark. Wow, very cool!!
Cassie, YAY! You’re here:) The blue bookmarks seem to be a favorite, that’s for sure! I can only imagine the joy Christy has in creating such lovely things. ETSY is pretty new to me and I think it’s amazing over there. thanks for your warm words and for being here. Hope you and your MS girls are doing well!
Wow = Mon A Me. I feel honored to put my name in the hat. those books, the jewelry are amazing. people have the tools to make a difference make me feel its time to make a difference too! I will continue to write, review books and tell people that see Jesus gave us all a purpose. Winning this would be Dandy. I leave Sunday the 30 for New York to be told if I am a surgical candidate for Spinal Decompression. Please God I am ready. We have tried all other methods. This would be fun to come home to!!
Loves Reckoning is Amazing MaryLu Tyndale is Amazing.
Christy I would love to play with some of your Southern Sassy things!! I know the book Veil of pearls and the jewelry – something you made to complement of course. Great idea contacting Laura! I home your Southern Sassy Things Go Far!!!
Blessings~Jenn
Jennifer, So glad you’re here and entered to win:) Thanks for sharing about your trip to NY for treatment. I will keep you in mind and close in prayer!
Laura,
Thank you for featuring Christy & her beautiful jewelry/bookmarks on your Journal. Your novels…and her craftsmanship…truly compliment each other.
Christy,
I also enjoy visiting your blog…now I will visit you esty site as well. I love your work.
Have a great day, Ladies
And please add my name to your generous giveaway, Laura 🙂
Karen, So glad you’re here and in the drawing! Love the word “craftsmanship” – Chrsity certainly has that in spades:) This has been such a fun, joyful post!
Praying you have a good day where you are!
Christy’s pieces are lovely. Off to take a look at her shop.
Hi Keli, So good to see you. Christy has the creative spirit down pat:) Thanks for taking time here today!
Ooooo! Jewelry and books!! Now you just need to add chocolate in there somehow…
Thank you for the giveaway!!
~Tiffany
Ahhh, Tiffany, your “Oooooo” says it all:) I so agree! Thanks for being here and being in the giveaway. Happy Tuesday to you!
Laura and Christy!
Oh. My. Goodness! Christy – you TOTALLY captured the feel of Laura’s books! Do you see all my exclamation points?
What a beautiful idea, this sharing of gifts. Wow.
I’d love to be entered into the drawing – I feel bereft of my Love’s Reckoning friends while I have to wait until the next book and another Laura book AND a piece of Christy’s jewelry might soothe my spirits…. 🙂
Thank you for your wonderful generosity.
Blessings to you both,
Becky
BECKY! So happy to see your smiling face:) Love that you feel Christy captured the feel of my books. I feel so blessed.
And I love all your exclamation points as I’m an exclamation kind of point gal myself!!!!!
Love, too, that you’re missing Silas and Eden and cast. Me, too!
Your name is in the hat. Here’s hoping for some spirit-soothing:) You really are a writer, dear Becky!!
How fun to see Christy here! I love her blog and her etsy shop, as well! I’ve even purchased a bracelet from her — she does gorgeous work! I love the bookmarks she’s made to go with TCL and LR — so, so pretty!
What a fun giveaway! Thank you for including me. : )
Michelle, I was really hoping you and Christy were friends. So happy about that! I can hardly wait to draw the winners. Thanks for being here – and being in the hat. A teacher can never have to many bookmarks or wear too much pretty jewelry, right?!
I am truly, madly in love! First I’m glad I got in on this drawing in time!! And second, I do not envy the job of picking a winner! I for one am crazy about both Authors and the choice is delectable! As for the jewels they are ravishing and better yet, unique and one of a kind!! Just what I look for in jewelry and book marks! Thank you for the chance to enter and hopefully to win and shine with my new treasures!
Audrey
Audrey, Love your enthusiasm and spirit! I’m truly, madly in love with Christy’s work, too:) And picking 2 winners is always hard as I want everyone to win! Thanks so much for being in the drawing – would love to send a bookmark or jewelry and a book your way!
Goodness but the line to the end was long. I would love to be included in the giveaway. The jewelry looks lovely!
Adrienne! So happy to see you! You are such a faithful online friend:) I had to chuckle at your comment. Thankfully we’re only standing in a cyberline – can you imagine?! I don’t think I’ve ever had a more popular post other than when I’ve shown book covers or announced a new series, etc.
I’d love to send one of these books and anything in Chrsity’s shop your way! Bless you for being here.
What fabulous jewelry! I’ve been trying to get out of my simple, silver pendant rut and this looks like just the ticket!
Sarah, I get in a rut, too, and usually only wear my wedding ring and earrings. I so love pearls and anything like Christy makes. Think it’s time for a change:) Glad you want to be in the drawing! And thanks so much for your very thoughtful card and that amazing tea!! I rec’d it yesterday and am saving/savoring it. Glad the apron is even prettier in person. It certainly lights up a room for color, lol:) Anyway, bless you for being here!
Laura
What could be better than a chance to win a good book and beautiful jewelry to go with it. Sign me up!!!
Thanks
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Hi Barb, You’re in the drawing – thanks so much for having fun with us here! Sunday is coming…:)
What a great idea to make jewelry inspired by these wondeful books! I am so glad y’all teamed up for this. 🙂
Samantha!! So happy you’re here:) And in the drawing! I recognize your name now and smile when it comes up. Thanks for being here – and happy Thursday!
How creative and beautiful! The perfect blend of amazing!
Love your wording, Carla – “the perfect blend of amazing.” Amen to that! So happy to see you and am adding you to the hat!! Pray you’re doing well and enjoying the start of fall!
I’m late to this one because I was having a baby;) Hope I haven’t missed it! Would love to be entered as those bookmarks are so gorgeous!! Christy you are so talented!! Hope you are well Laura!
Eva, You are never late, my friend – and babies trump bookmarks and books every time!! And she is so beautiful. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a prettier newborn, not even my own! And I’m dying to know if you’ve named her. I will pop in to your FB page and see. Bless you for taking time here – quite a treat for me given you are beyond busy with your wee ones!! You’re in the hat:)
We’ve got a first name, one I know you’ll love;) Still negotiating on a middle name though lol. So I’ll tell you here (I haven’t announced it on FB yet as I’m waiting for the middle name lol). But she will definitely be Eden:)
OH JOY! JOY! JOY!!! I think Eden Stephen sounds just beautiful – really and truly lovely. Thanks so much for sharing that here. I won’t breathe a word!! Can’t wait till you do some more head-scratching and come up with a middle name – it can be quite hard!! So much to choose from plus you’re probably thinking of both American and Scottish names. Anyway, that bookish redhead, Eden Rose Lee, is as pleased as this author:) Am praying for you and little Eden all the way!!
Hello Laura!
You really have a neat website.
What a fabulous combo – jewelry and a good book.
Enjoyed Love’s Reckoning!
Andrea, Welcome here! And thanks for the thumbs up on the website. It just went live in June so hearing that you like it means a lot to me:) I agree that jewelry and a good book are a fab combo:) And I’m so glad you’re in the drawing! AND I’m thrilled you enjoyed LR!!
What beautiful bookmarks an jewelry! Love how you photographed them with the books. Laura I’ve enjoyed reading your books and look forward to getting lost in your latest book! Thanks for having these fun contests and best wishes
Trisha, Love how you say you’re looking forward to getting lost in Love’s Reckoning:) I’d so love for you to do that, too! Thanks so much for taking tme here and being in the drawing. I think this is our most fun contest to date:) Hearing from you and others has sure made it so. Happy Saturday!
Laura, I would love to be entered! Love’s Reckoning is on my wish list, and the jewelry is beautiful. I really enjoy visiting your site… thanks!
Ashley, Welcome to my online home:) So good to see you here. I’m thrilled you want to meet Silas and Eden and also enter the giveaway for some of Christy’s jewelry. Winners announced tomorrow – I must not forget! Have a wonderful Saturday!