9.29.2009

Down and Out Chic Giveaway!

I'm so excited about this giveaway, because it is from one of my favorite bloggers and Etsy sellers: Down and Out Chic! The lovely Christina is giving one lucky gal her hot color combo for this season - purple and grey. The winner will receive: Light Conversation...A (Purple) Hairpin Duo
...AND... a pair of Grey Mini Mum earrings!
Nice, eh? You have up to 3 opportunities to win. How to enter:

1. Visit the shop and tell me your favorite item(s) in the comments below.
2. If you follow my blog, enter a second (separate) comment that says "Love the Cheese", because I am in constant need of reaffirmation. Heh. New followers are also welcome to do this!
3. Tweet or Blog about this giveaway and enter the link in a third (separate) comment.

The winner will be randomly chosen on Monday evening, October 5 and will be announced the following day. And how generous is this: Christina is also offering 15% off to any of my readers who make a purchase for the duration of the giveaway. During checkout, please enter 'cottagecheese' in your note to seller, and you will receive the discount via a Paypal refund.

Thanks so much Christina! Good luck everyone, in addition to visiting the Down and Out Chic shop, don't forget to visit the Down and Out Chic blog too!
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70 comments:

  1. nicole mountzSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    ohh i looove christina's peices! her cameo necklace is my new favorite, but all her hairpins and earrings are just lovely :)

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  2. nicole mountzSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    oh and love the cheese! :)

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  3. LifestyleBohemiaSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    I love Christina's jewelry! I recently purchased a beautiful pair of locket earrings from her shop.
    This purple hair pin duo is gorgeous - I hope I win!
    Have a great day!
    xx
    http://lifestylebohemia.blogspot.com

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  4. frenchieSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    i love christina's blog and shop! i would love to buy one of the cocktail ring!x

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  5. frenchieSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    now following you!

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  6. ClaraSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    So many lovely pieces to choose from, but I'm partial to the coral and jade floral necklace and the hairpins (from which it's impossible to choose). Thanks, Christina, for the giveaway!

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  7. NicoleSeptember 29, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    I found out about your giveaway through Christina's blog. I love so many of her creations! I think her Mini Mum Earrings and her Floral rings are my absolute favorites.

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  8. Blythe Hopes VintageSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    he he - I love the cheese - but I'll let others do the give away :)

    Fabbo items though chic!

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  9. GingerSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    I love Christina's shop! I've already gotten a pair of earrings from her, but I've been eyeing those mum studs for days . . . ;)

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  10. GingerSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Love the cheese;)

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  11. ErinSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love the itty bitty purple mum earrings and the Diana brooch. Her stuff is gorgeous!

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  12. Teresa @ good-graceSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    THIS is a fabulous giveaway! I'll definitely be "tweeting" about it! :) And how wonderful of Christina to give a discount as well. woohoo!

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  13. Teresa @ good-graceSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    ....oh yes... LOVE the cheese! ;)

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  14. Casi LeighSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, I love her cameo necklace! Lovely blog, by the way, only just stumbled across it. Definitely following!

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  15. Hello LindelloSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    How nice! Thanks for the opportunity. I love those mum earrings!

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  16. KristinSeptember 29, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    I love her Vintage Pattern Cocktail Ring!

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  17. Erin {House of Turquoise}September 29, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    I love everything Christina creates, so it was hard to pick. But if I HAVE to, it's the Blue Flower Dangles. So cute!!

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  18. Erin {House of Turquoise}September 29, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    PS Love the Cheese!

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  19. stephchowsSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I love so much of her stuff! The necklace that is inspired by her grandma's coach is the best!!

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  20. KristenSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Grandmother's couch is by far my favorite... I have had my eye on it for so long and now with this generous discount, I think I just might go scoop it up!! Hooray!

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  21. KristenSeptember 29, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    PS- Love the Cheese :)

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  22. HeatherSeptember 29, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    The jailbird necklace is my favorite! too cute!

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  23. CarolineSeptember 29, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    My fave are the The Simple Life...Dangle Earrings.

    Caroline
    design4less@yahoo.com

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  24. MalSeptember 29, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    omg - the mum earring above are to die for but I like this as well:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30580132

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  25. Moon to MoonSeptember 29, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Hey there cheesy,
    I love the Coral and Jade Floral Necklace, stunning. Good colour combo, Also like the punky bird though.

    Cheers hun

    keep up the good work.

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  26. Moon to MoonSeptember 29, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Oh yeah. I love the cheese, ha ha

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Everything in the shop is so gorgeous... i've been plotting to buy something for awhile now.
    I especially love the jail bird necklace. Great giveaway!

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  28. Alicia @ boylerpfSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Hard to pick just one..BUT I'm a classic girl so The Simple Life...Dangle Earrings with those creamy pearls will just fit the bill! Great giveaway!!

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  29. Alicia @ boylerpfSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    By the way...
    ♥♥Love the Cheese!♥♥

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  30. SamSeptember 29, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    Vintage FLower Nautical Necklace is my favourite!!!!! Fingers, toes, arms and legs crossed!!

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  31. Danielle from Beautiful Schlopp GlassSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I love the Angelika Necklace!

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  32. Danielle from Beautiful Schlopp GlassSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    I am also a (new) follower and I love the cheese! :)

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  33. drollgirlSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    i want to buy her nautical necklace but i am dead broke! DEAD BROKE for at least a few weeks! i love her stuff! and her gumdrop ring?!?!? and that cameo necklace?!!?! SO FARKING CUTE! love her stuff, and this is an awesome giveaway!

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  34. drollgirlSeptember 29, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    i follow yer blog! and christina's! and you are both fab. :)

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  35. Blair FriedemanSeptember 29, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I honestly love all her pieces but I think the icy blue diamond drop earrings are my favorite--I am a sucker for anything that color!

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  36. kadlerSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    I love Christina's work! This is super exciting.

    My fave pieces? Impossible to narrow it down, but I am an earring gal, so perhaps:
    - Green Peridot Drops
    - Icy Blue Diamond Drop earrings
    - Opposites Attract
    - The Simple Life dangle earrings

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  37. kadlerSeptember 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Also, duh, love the cheese!

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  38. MelSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    I dig the Flower Dot Girly Cocktail Ring! It's both blue and pink at the same time!

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  39. Rachel FollettSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:06 AM

    Hard to choose but I am really loving the hairpins you posted! Gorgeous colors!

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  40. Rachel FollettSeptember 30, 2009 at 5:07 AM

    I just started following the cheese! Great blog!

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  41. Sabine, La Marquise des angesSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I LOE Christina and I love Christina's Jewelry ... I am so excited, this giveaway is awesome :)
    it's quite hard to mention a fav but i would probably pick the DIANA BROOCH .... I love it :)

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  42. Sabine, La Marquise des angesSeptember 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    oh and j'adore le fromage ... I mean ..... I love the cheese! :)

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  43. Moments and ImpressionsSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Having recently cut my hair - I love all the hair pins! Christina's things are always on my wish list.

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  44. Moments and ImpressionsSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    And I love the cheese...

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  45. Eartha KitschSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    I love the "green with envy" ring and the "feeling blue" hairpins.

    Great shop!

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  46. Eartha KitschSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    and yes....The Cheese is great!

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  47. Kitty StampedeSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I love the Black Bird Hair clips...but oh my goodaness...amazing stuff in that store of hers!!!

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  48. Kitty StampedeSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    And DAMN I LOVE that CHEESE...mmm..mmm..

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  49. Pretty Little WorldSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Gorgeous! I can't decide whether my favorite is the little yellow owl hairpin or the spunky bird brooch!! Everything is so fun and whimsical!

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  50. Diana September 30, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    The Birdcage necklace please!

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  51. Diana September 30, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    I'm a new follower!

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  52. Diana September 30, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    I just tweeted it!
    https://twitter.com/ourcitylight/status/4502390577

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  53. IngridSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I tweeted!! http://twitter.com/ingiebaby

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  54. IngridSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    I pretty much love it all -- but especially the Alek Cocktail Ring!!

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  55. AllieSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    There's so much to love in this shop! I think the sparrow earrings are my favorites.

    allie (at) everygirlblog (dot) com

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  56. AllieSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    love the cheese.. new follower :)

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  57. Iva MessySeptember 30, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    I LOVE Christina! Her, her blog, her shop, she is totally one of a kind.Such a great, good, kind person, and I love that she is so genuine.

    It would really be impossible for me to name what I love in her shop, because in all honesty, I would just name of each piece, making this the longest comment in Blogger history...

    but, some of the things that totally make me gaga are
    ~Vintage Nautical Flower Necklace
    ~Perfectly Pretty Lady Cameo...a Long Necklace
    ~Lemon-Lime...A Hairpin Set
    ~Sweet Melon Bouquet Hair Pins
    ~Angelika Necklace

    and..and...and..and..and

    did I mention I think she is FANTASTIC?!

    she is.

    amazing giveaway!!

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  58. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    Loving Christina's shop! My favorites are the mum earrings and quite a few of the hairpins.

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  59. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Oh yes, and I'm a follower. Just found your blog via Down and Out and LOVE.IT.

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  60. AnonymousOctober 1, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    And a little shout-out to your giveaway @

    http://scotchtapedprincess.wordpress.com

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  61. jdavissquaredOctober 1, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    LOVE Christina and her blog!

    My favorite item in her shop is the Coral and Jade Floral Necklace.

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  62. jdavissquaredOctober 1, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I'm new, but I think I love the cheese!

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  63. rachaelgkingOctober 1, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I am in LUUUUUUUUUUUURVE with that "A Fine Syrah" cocktail ring!!! And DUH I'm a follower. ;-)

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  64. MandiOctober 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    aw i love down and out's spunky bird vintage broach!

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  65. MandiOctober 2, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    and of course i love the cheese!

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  66. GabbiOctober 2, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Wonderful giveaway!! Such a fan of all things 'Down&OutChic'... my most recent favorite is her 'Perfectly Pretty Lady Cameo'! Such a romantic piece.

    Wishing you a lovely weekend! :)

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  67. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Oh Hurray for joyous brooches! They are harder than necklaces, to come by

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  68. AnonymousOctober 3, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    + I love the cheese

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  69. UnknownOctober 4, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    great way to advertise. I like Green with Envy ring. Now i'm going to have to buy some things.

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  70. UnknownOctober 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    love the Cheese!

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Thanks for your lovely comments, they always make me smile!