On our drive to Toronto a few weeks ago, Donna told me about the time her hubby came home on Christmas Eve all proud of himself for getting all his shopping done at Canadian Tire in an hour. Or was it half an hour… well, anyway, Donna’s reply to that was “I didn’t know Canadian Tire has a jewellery counter now.” Oh, snap!!
If your primary gift-giver does all his shopping at Canadian Tire too, you need to enter our Valentine’s Day giveaway. Then you know you’ll be getting jewellery for Valentine’s Day :-)Melanie Roy is a jewellery designer from Dieppe, New Brunswick. I discovered her work when my friend, artist Matt LeBlanc, gave me some of Melanie’s jewellery for Christmas. That’s right, my hubby doesn’t give me jewellery, but my secret boyfriend does ;-) When Matt asked what colours I like and I told him purple, cobalt blue, and bright green, I didn’t expect him to send me three sets of jewellery, one in each colour!!
The pictures don’t do Melanie’s jewellery justice. The components are silver-plated metal and the earring hooks are sterling silver, to keep your ear lobes happy :-) It’s absolutely beautiful, and wearing these pieces makes me feel so good :-) And we want you to feel good too, so we’re giving away a necklace & earring set to one lucky DesignTies reader!! Melanie has generously contributed this glass crystal necklace and earring set for our giveaway:
And it’s so easy to win — all you need to do is check out Melanie’s Mé Bijoux Spring 2010 Collection on her Facebook page, and then leave a comment on this post telling us which piece is your favourite. Seriously. That’s it. What?? You want it to be more difficult than that?? Well, OK, if you insist…
1. For one entry, check out Melanie’s collection and then comment on this post.
2. For a second entry, write about our giveaway in a blog post or put it on your sidebar with a link back to this post, then leave a comment here to let us know you posted about it.
3. For a third entry, tweet about our giveaway on Twitter and leave a comment here with your “@” name to let us know you tweeted about it.
The giveaway is open to everyone, and you have until noon on Valentine’s Day to enter. We’ll announce the winner next Sunday evening… so if you want jewellery for Valentine’s Day, be sure to enter!!
If you’d like to contact Melanie about her jewellery, her e-mail address is melroy@rogers.com
I tired the link but it wouldn't go thru, will try again. Her pieces are beautiful. The hubs is very good with buying jewelery, he bought me something special when we got married, and for the birth of our 2 girls. But I'm the bad gift giver ( I swear sometimes I'm the guy........maybe I should get his things at C.Tire.....he'd love it)! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love photo 38 - flower pendant with glass beads - so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe flower pendant is my fav! That Canadian Tire story was funny!
ReplyDeleteThat Canadian Tire story is the God's honest truth! Things have improved greatly in the jewelry department though - perhaps the hint was received!!! Great giveaway - and how lucky are you to have such a great "secret boyfriend" :)!!
ReplyDeleteMelanie's pieces are gorgeous - always happy to support Maritimers!!!
Beautiful! But, where's the Men's??? Girls! Humph!
ReplyDeleteI like the one which can be worn as a choker or longer. She does fab jewelry!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic!!! What a great article. Thank you so much for sharing this. Your blog is great too by the way:)
ReplyDeletePhoto #40 from Melanie's Facebook page is my fave! Great work - thansk for sharing!
ReplyDelete- Danielle
A perfect venue for hubbies to shop!! Love the first one with the continuous cirles...it's lovely.
ReplyDeleteMatt's work is featured on Etsy! I just opened my own store, and noticed his work is featured. He's very talented!!
Best,
Michelle
ooh, beautiful pieces. pick me, pick me!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, thanks for letting us know about this giveaway! Awesome! I love the 3rd photo, "Blue glass tear drop pendant-16" with toggle clasp"...it was a hard decision though!!!
ReplyDelete:) Jen @ Primed4Design
Canadian Tire! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting my know about the giveaway, I love #40.
I love the jewelry and if I won would like the pieces (they had no description below them) with the clear blue glass beads!
ReplyDeleteThis is a toughie, but I think my favorite is the mother of pearl coin necklace!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces!!
~angela @ peonypatch
Wow! So pretty! So, you have those three sets pictured? I want an artist friend, too! ; ) I like the green set pictured.
ReplyDeleteI put the giveaway on my sidebar with a link back here.
ReplyDeleteAnnnddddd I just did a post about the giveaway on our blog, that's 2 entries for me!
ReplyDelete:) Jen @ Primed4Design
I laughed out loud at the Canadian Tire story. That is SO my husband (although I'll give him credit because he's getting better lately)!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely jewelry. I'm not sure what the necklace is called that I liked, but it was photo 14 on her page. GORGEOUS.
What a fun idea to do a jewelry giveaway for Valentine's Day. :-)
Those are quite pretty! Happy VD day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a FUN giveaway! Who does not like jewelry!
ReplyDeleteThis jewelry makes me Happy!!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in and you are up on Bright, Bold, and Beautiful as well ~~
xoxo Laura
Hi Victoria and Kelly! Lovely giveaway! I love the glass beads necklace, the glass beads with detailed flower pendant and especially the star fish with black glass beads! That one is my fav! Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment!
ReplyDeletewell ladies, I actually love the one you are giving away although their was one faux turquiose (sp) necklace that I liked, now what was the second one? Oh yeah, put it on my blog, okay I can do that 3rd? Tweeetere weeter tittere cant do that as I have never tweeted... sorry
ReplyDeleteokay, 2nd one accomplished, go on, I know you don't believe me, go on take a look. Still can't do the third one. :(
ReplyDeleteLove your blog girls! More kudos for you over at my place. Come and get it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jewelry! I don't know what it's called but I love the earrings on the second page, first row.
ReplyDeleteHey gals - I blogged about your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love the piece, Hole in One. All of it is lovely, and a New Brunswick girl? That's my home province!! She has a beautiful collection!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Linda
Love love love the purple glass and purple crystal bracelet!!
ReplyDeleteThe Canadian Tire Story could totally translate to what the guys here in the states also probably do at Central Tractor stores, lol.
Done (with great pleasure) - On my sidebar :)
ReplyDeleteI love, love this fabulous jewelry! it is exquisite! Do I need a secret admirer/ boyfriend? I will link on my site!
ReplyDeleteKarena
Loved the Canadian Tire story! What a hoot. Her jewelry is beautiful, I think my favorite are the raw fluorite (sp?) stones. Enter me please! Kathy
ReplyDeleteYou're up on my sidebar. It's nice to share! Kathy
ReplyDeleteI wrote a post about your giveaway! I hope it brings you more guests!! :-)
ReplyDelete~angela @ peonypatch
Wonderful designs. I love the beach glass pieces and in particular the second from the last one...
ReplyDeleteI have seen a few of these pieces but love the newest ones.
Mary
So beautiful! My favorite from the collection is the one with Cat's Eye glass beads with metal tear drops.
ReplyDeleteBlog post about the giveaway:
ReplyDeletehttp://jazzyjean.tumblr.com/post/382031332/designties-giveaway-that-guarantees-youll-get
Tweet!
ReplyDeletehttp://twitter.com/Jazzy_Jean/status/8909120900
Fun contest! And Melanie's pieces are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThis is kinda funny, but I immediately was drawn to "Kelly's Purpleliscious". I see this one was custom made for you (lucky girl!) and it also shares my name. Strictly coincidence! I think I like it best cuz it has the most color/stones. Very funky and playful.
Pick me pick me! I love the set on p. 72 - Genuine hand-picked New-Brunswick Sea Glass
ReplyDeletePendant set. I'll look hot in it!
Mel you are gifted!
Glass pendant, with brown glass crystals
ReplyDeleteToggle in front
Glass beads
Long necklace with decorative front toggle
Genuine hand-picked New-Brunswick Sea Glass
Pendant set
Black glass pendant
16" with toggle clasp
I love them all!!! :) but the most fav one is " Genuine hand-picked new brunswick sea glass"
Bonus: hubby loved that too.. along with the others ofcourse!!
And i did exactly what I have been told to do for the second entry! I have the jewellery pic on my side bar with the link and giveaway mentioned.. you can view it here
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Thankyou so much for visiting my blog and appreciating.. it was a pleasure having you and looking forward to your friends visit as well.. do drop by sometime
Beautiful pieces! I think my favorites are the beach glass.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces! I think my favorites are the beach glass.
ReplyDeleteGreat story!!! I hope I win, cause I might out of luck otherwise! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt was hard to pick, but I love the necklace with the faux turquoise stones! (No surprise there I'm sure!)
Ohh Definitely the Green Glass Pendant Necklace - Beautiful !! Like Erin above - no surprise..
ReplyDeleteGreat Giveaway Ladies...
I am @VerdigrisVie - and I'll be tweeting..
Vie
Love the flower pendant!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple glass bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI've posted your contest to my blog. Melanie's pieces are beautiful - makes me want to have one of every piece....
ReplyDeleteHey gals,
ReplyDeleteYay, shiny things to give away! I posted something on my blog and also on Twitter. Not sure how to get the specific status, but you'll see it. It's at the top right now.
http://twitter.com/DanicaHere
http://somethingprecious.blogspot.com/2010/02/guarantee-of-jewelry-for-valentines-day.html
Cheers!
Danica
Oops, forgot to say which was my favourite. I like the very first one with the black pendant. Very chic!
ReplyDeleteI love the Turquoise (dyed) Mother of pearl necklace. Beautiful pieces!
ReplyDeletecolesammom@gmail.com
Love the turquoise necklace!
ReplyDeletexo,
cristin
Did I mention I love the very first Black Glass Pendant! Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Definately the lavendar cat's eyes necklace - thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'll jump right in although I never win anything ... I like the earrings- 3rd row down and third from left.
ReplyDeleteCrossing fingers~!
Pam
wow, so many to choose, all so gorgeous! My favorite is the glass beads necklace with the flower pendant, thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite peice is the Brown glass round pendant 16" with toggle clasp
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I blogged:
ReplyDeletehttp://thegrantsgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/designties-valentines-day-jewelry.html
thegrants(at)live(dot)com
I tweeted @sgrant2005
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