The Vintage Pearl Review & Giveaway CLOSED

I'm incredibly thankful for everything I'm given to review, but I think I've been the most excited about reviewing a necklace from The Vintage Pearl. Right after Hensley was born, I found their site and I've been in love ever since. TVP's line of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and keepsakes are right up my alley. Simple, unique, beautiful, personal, and delightfully imperfect.

I'm having a hard time putting into words exactly why I love this jewelry so much. Thoughts that are coming to mind are, "Because I love Hensley and Daycie so much" "Because their names are beautiful" "Because wearing a necklace with their names on it brings me joy" "Because I'm sharing how much I love them." Basically, Hensley and Daycie ARE my heart. They are what makes it beat everyday. There smiles and laughter are what brings joy to my soul. Wearing a necklace with their precious names on two little silver discs right near my heart is like a little badge that says, "I love these two things more than anything in the world" without saying anything at all. I guess that's why I love The Vintage Pearl so much....because their jewelry is full of emotion and personal connection and LOVE.

I'm sure you're dying to see my necklace, so without further adieu, I'll tell you about it. I went with the Dainty Drops necklace...

(How ironic that "Elizabeth" is one of the names stamped in this pic, huh?)
I'll take a pic of my necklace as soon as I find my camera! : /

I'm sure you're looking at this thinking, "That's cute!" or maybe you're thinking, "Wow! I really like that!" but I have to say this...you're not fully grasping how incredibly special this necklace is to me. The names "Hensley" and "Daycie" have no meaning to you. But picture your children's name(s) there, or your mother's name, grandmother's, husband's, or even your dog's or cat's, and then you'll get it. Its a feeling of pride, love, honor, its soooo many things. Jill and Erin at The Vintage Pearl found their way straight to my heart with this jewelry. I'd be willing to bet that in 50 years, I'm gonna be the crazy old lady in the nursing home that's dripping with The Vintage Pearl jewelry. By that point, I'll have everybody's name on me somewhere. LOL

The Vintage Pearl carries a whole line of personalized items. You've got to go and just take some time and browse their site. You really won't do it any justice if you just look at what I'm showing here. Seriously. Stop reading this post right now and go and look and their stuff. (And come back when you're done!)

Here are some of my favorites...




...and I seriously tear up every time I see this one.

The Vintage Pearl has something for everyone. Dads, Moms, Mom-To-Be's, Women and Girls, and New Babies. They've pretty much got you covered for the whole "Yeah, you DEFINITELY gave the best gift!" thing. : ) Basically, The Vintage Pearl is the coolest jewelry I've ever seen. From the moment I took my necklace out of its little plastic-baggy home, it instantly became my favorite piece of jewelry, and I'm just so touched that Jill and Erin were willing to let me review it. They are wonderful girls!!!

Buy It: You can buy the whole line of The Vintage Pearl jewelry from their website. Use code "july15" for 15% off your order! (Code valid through August 31, 2010)

Win It: One lucky TCC reader will win a $50 Gift Certificate to The Vintage Pearl to order whatever their little heart desires!

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This giveaway will end on August 10th, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will be notified via email and on this blog and will have 48 hours to respond. Open to US residents only.

Disclaimer: I received this product to review free of charge and upon my request. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not monetarily compensated for this review.