a giveaway of sorts

All right, y'all, I have some exciting news. Remember this giveaway? Well, my friend, Courtney from Noonday Collection, thought she would spread the love again to my readers. But I have to say, this one is even cooler. And I'm a little jealous of the winners already. So here's the rundown.
Courtney is offering one of these necklaces (pictured below, a $72 value) to the FIRST THREE people that offer to host a trunk show in the month of March. So, obviously, the catch is that you would need to be in the Houston area, and if you don't live in Houston, then I am sorrier for you than you'll ever know. But if you do live in the area, then you have an AMAZING chance to win this GORGEOUS necklace. 

inca steps (in 3 colors to choose from)

Seriously, isn't it a beautiful statement piece? My sister-in-law owns one and she said that every time she wears it someone asks her about it. And isn't that a great opportunity to share about the vision of Noonday with complete strangers?! So, if you want to commit to host a trunk show in the month of MARCH, then you need to contact me immediately via email. cheryl dot wimberly at me dot com. Oh and ONE MORE thing, not only do you win the $72 necklace, but if your show does $500 or more, you receive the 10% hostess reward to go towards Noonday purchases OR an adoption.
So, what are you waiting for? Pick some dates that work for you and email me right now!

 

fair-trade fashion {a Noonday Collection giveaway}

 

". . . when you satisfy the needs of the oppressed, your night will become like the noonday." 

Isaiah 58:10

I can hardly contain my excitement! And I will tell you why in just a minute, but first, do you know about Noonday Collection yet? It's a company where fair-trade fashion meets helping the oppressed. Now, that's a Win/Win, amen? 

  

"Our passion at Noonday Collection is to connect you with the lives of artisans struggling for a better future while styling you along the way. Fashion and design are a vehicle for opportunity and change. You, too, can be a voice for the oppressed!"

The company was started by a woman in Austin named, Jessica Honeggar. She was asked by friends in Uganda if she would sell some fair-trade Ugandan made goods in Austin, in order to raise money for her costly adoption process of her son, Jack, from Rwanda. You can read the story of Jack here and here. She, of course, agreed and started this incredible company. They now have artisans from around the globe and you can go here to read more. Here are just four of the countries below:

One of the things I love about Noonday is their passion for orphans. I was introduced to this wonderful company by my friend Missy. She sent out an invitation to a trunk show that would benefit the adoption of her baby girl, Bethlehem, from Ethiopia. My girlfriend Jamie, and I went together to the trunk show and left so encouraged and inspired by what this company was all about. Not to mention falling in love with all of the beautiful jewelry. Since then, we have been advocates for this company and are always excited to share about it with others.

There is where it gets good, people. Recently, Jamie and another woman from our church, Lee Ann, hosted a trunk show and I came home with these earrings. They're the Cleopatra earrings, made in India. Gorgeous, aren't they?

  

I was also introduced to one of the Houston ambassadors, Courtney Garrett. Y'all, she is fantastic! She's gracious, smart, beautiful and passionate about what Noonday is all about. And you want to know another reason why she's so awesome? Because she offered to give one of my readers a $50 gift card towards purchasing something from Noonday Collection. I know, seriously, this is exciting, people.

Here are the 4 ways to enter:

1.  *UPDATE: Please make sure to leave your EMAIL (I am new to this giveaway thing and this slipped by me, but if I can't contact you, I will pick another winner!!)
2.  Mandatory Entry: Go to Courtney's page and pick out your favorite jewelry and/or accessories and come back here and tell me what it is in the comments below
3. ALSO, I would really appreciate if you were a follower of finding the beauty and/or subscribe via email or via RSS (let me know if you already are)
4. "Like" Noonday Collection on Facebook
5. Share this giveaway on your FB page and/or blog (and leave the link)

Please let me know what all you did in the comments below.
Enter before midnight, Thursday, October 27
Winner announced on Friday, October 28

Right now this is my favorite necklace - the Light Layers necklace, which I believe comes from Ecuador. Y'all, isn't is fabulous???? Oh, be still my beating heart.

Now, go and come back and tell me your favorites and get a chance to win! You need some Noonday Collection!

 

A Shameless Promotion of Myself (and a Giveaway)

A blogging friend of mine had a great idea. And I am totally going to copy her. I am going through my house and starting to get rid of stuff that we no longer need and you will all benefit from it. Sound like a plan?

All right. Here's what you have to do in order to win one of the items I am giving away this week.

1. This is where the shameless promotion comes in... in order to win, you first must be a FOLLOWER of finding the beauty.
2. If don't do blogger and would rather SUBSCRIBE, then just leave me a comment telling me that you do.
3. Leave a comment of which item you would like to win (this will be the comment that will go in the drawing)
4. Obviously only choose the large item if you live near me
5. I will mail the others items to the winners
6. I will have my kids randomly draw the names out of a hat. Totally fair and unbiased, I promise.
7. I will post the winners, so check back on Thursday, April 7th, to see if you won.

Item # 1

Leap Frog Learn and Groove Musical Table

Item # 2

Tutu from Gymboree (12-18 month)

Item #3

And since I am currently doing Book Club posts about this book, I thought I would give away a copy! 

All right, comment away! And Good Luck!

~cheryl~