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{a quick interview with Allora Handmade + giveaway!}

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1. Jessica, the owner/designer of Allora Handmade | 2. lovely rosettes ♥ | 3. Modern Pearl rosette statement necklaces | 4. Gussy wearing rosette bud earrings in mustard

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Jessica is a sponsor to the Gussy Sews community and is welcoming February with a fun, 5-question interview about her gorgeous product, her gorgeous family, and what inspires her. Twice now I’ve been blessed to be able to hug Jess in person. She is a wonderful business woman and adds so much to the handmade community.

The interview ~

Share with us a little bit about yourself, your family & your handmade shop.
I am a thirty-something wife and mom to the most beautiful family ever. (not biased at all.) I love to laugh and smile, to create and nurture creativity, and I love my (crazy) life. My husband decided to go back to school about 2 1/2 years ago to be able to provide for our growing family and he graduates in April (yay!) and will continue on to law school in the fall. We have 2 boys (Owen and Henry) who are ALL boy and keep us very busy with their 2 and 3 year old antics. They are full of love and life (and cars and trains and dirt.)

I started my shop a year into our back-to-school adventure when our savings ran out and part-time jobs were hard to come by. I knew I wanted to stay at home with my boys and decided on a whim to sell things I’d already been making for myself and as gifts. I had NO idea what was awaiting for me in this wonderful handmade world and feel so blessed for the way I’ve been embraced here. I spend most of my days managing my household and my online world – rolling rosettes and answering emails while changing diapers and breaking up fights. I love beautiful things, and have so much respect for the artists who create them. I blog about my adventures as a mom/wife/entrepreneur over here. I love ice cream and the color yellow and think winter is highly overrated.

How do you keep yourself inspired?
You’re going to see my right brain come out for a minute here: I find I have to keep myself inspired in two ways. 1) I have to stay artistically inspired. and 2) I have to stay motivated and inspired. The first is easy. I am usually artistically inspired when I get bored. If I am getting tired of my current accessory choices, I know it is time to shake things up a little and get the creative juices flowing. I am inspired by the things I want in my own wardrobe and perhaps I’m selfish in admitting that I design for myself. The second inspiration comes from a few sources. I am so inspired by women who are trying their best to contribute to their family incomes and I get really excited to share what I am learning and doing with them. Having said that, I am most often moved to progress and continue by my desire to provide for my family and ease my husband’s burden while he is concentrating on school.

Just a few days ago you were at Blissdom. Share with us this experience & the impact it had on your business.
Where do I begin? Let me start with this: Conferences are 100% what you make of them. I never expected that the content of the sessions would make a significant impact on my business. I can hear people talk all day long about what works for them, but that alone will not change anything in me or in my business. However, I did expect that the relationships formed would make a huge impact. And they already have! Meeting customers face to face and interacting with people who I respect and admire is invaluable. I find that my sales are directly related to how connected I feel to the community around me (and how connected THEY feel to me.) Sharing an experience like Blissdom with them is perhaps the best way for me to push my business to the next level. The bonus? I walk away refreshed and ready to conquer the world!

What are some recent business accomplishments you are most proud of?
Hmm… I am mostly proud of the growth. Every month since it’s opening a year and a half ago, my shop has seen steady and consistent growth. Right now I am happy to say that my sales have more than quadrupled since the fall. That just gives me butterflies. But, more exciting than that, I am so thrilled to have a community that trusts me and my experience and feels empowered to find their own talents and do something about it. That is more than I could ever hope for!

What are a few of your favorite handmade shops?
How do you choose? I wish I could list them all! How about a few I’ve never purchased from, but have been eying for a long time:
Le Papier Studio – beautiful silhouettes
Yes Jess Knits – knits that make me not hate wintertime so much
Pretty Things by Meg – you know I have to have that mustard ruffle necklace!

Want to win some Allora Handmade?

Leave a comment sharing where you would go with your Allora Handmade rosettes and enter to win a mini modern pearl statement necklace in any color ~

Giveaway ends Friday morning (2/4) and is open to the US only. For extra entries: blog tweet or facebook this {leave an extra comment for each}.


Comments

  1. melissa says

    great post! love love love jessica. she is just as genuine in person as she is on her blog. thanks for sharing a sweet post about a sweet girl maggie. you do a great job of helping us connect with these shop owners:)

    • Kimber says

      Melisa- i guess we really love her. ha, just noticed we both put “love love love”. high five!

  2. Kimber says

    I’ve been hearing so much about ‘Allora Handmade’ from twitter and all sorts of other blogs and am so excited to finally “meet” her! Such an inspiration!! thanks for posting. I am def. adding her to my favorite blogs. love love love her shop! :]

  5. vann says

    this was great! i just ordered the new mini modern pearl necklace yesterday in moss green and i cannot wait to receive it!

  9. beccarayle says

    I have been DROOOOLLLING over her stuff since I saw your mustard ear rings but I’ve yet to order anything – but come my birthday, I’ll be buying some I think! :)

    Hm, I think that a rosette necklace would go lovely with a Church outfit! :)

  11. stac says

    I have a dentist appt coming up on Valentine’s Day and I think it would be the perfect thing to wear for a little Valentine’s Day cheer and also to try to have something bright and cheery as an encouragement for having to go to the dentist!!!

  12. Ruth says

    Loved meeting Jessica at Blissdom, love the earrings she gave out (so sweet, now my favorite earrings ever!), and I would love to win a necklace (but I’ll probably still have to buy one too.) I’d wear mine every day with every outfit, so much that people would start to say, “Ruth, enough with the necklace already, sheesh!” :-)

  14. vann says

    Oops I missed the giveaway! I’m awaiting the green moss mini modern pearl but i’d also LOVE the hot pink one and i’d wear it allll summah long!

  15. Emma says

    I love her necklaces! I just ordered one of the modern pearl necklace!! I adore the mini necklace as well!

  16. Katie says

    Where WOULDN’T I go with my rosette is the question!!! To the gym, to the grocery, out for a date night! WOO!

  17. Alyson says

    Awww, so fun! I’ve now gotten to know Jessica a bit better (just discovered her/those incredible rosette works of art) and now you. YAY! I have a hard time deciding which color I’d like but in my quest to wear more bold jewelry, I’d wear this gorgeousness EVERYWHERE!
    xo
    Alyson (www.theaveragegirlsguide.com)

  20. Teresa S. says

    This might sound crazy but I am due any day now and I would wear it on the day of my delivery :) I want something that will make me feel pretty and feminine on that special day!.
    xoxo!

  21. Carly says

    So, I have to go with 2 answers! 1) on Valentine’s for a date with the boy :) and 2) I fully intend on getting all gussied up (with this necklace and my Gussy bag!) for my oral qualifying exam (oh so exciting….)

  24. Aimee S says

    I’ve been looking at the green necklace for months. :) I love her stuff. I know just where I’d wear it and what outfit I’d wear it with. :)

  25. Carrie H says

    I would wear it to church (the ladies there would love it! promise!) and make my hubby take me on a fancy schmancy date so I could look all glam!

  28. Jaime says

    I cannot think of a place I wouldn’t wear them! Well…except maybe to the gym or pool…as bright and cheery as they are, I am thinking that is just not a good idea. I seriously big puffy hear them though! :)

  30. Bethany says

    I adore Jessica’s darling work! I would definitely be sporting my Allora necklace to the multiple wedding events that I have coming up in the next couple of months!

  31. Kate says

    I have actually been looking at these necklaces and most jewelry is worn to work. I like to add a little splash to my days as a CPA.

  32. Ruthanne says

    Um . . . where would I go? Well, I live *such* an exciting life of spontaneity and variety that it would have to be one of three places: Starbucks, the fabric store or Barnes & Noble.

    But, those are all really happenin’ places.

  33. shelly swope says

    i’m in the midst of bridesmaid season and i must say that necklace would dress up a simple black dress for a rehearsal dinner like NOBODY’s business…i might even show up the bride!

  44. Janelle says

    I would wear my Allora Handmade on datenight with my hubs! OR….girls night out! whatever that is. ;o) I would wear it to take emphasis off my growing baby “bump”…and all the areas on me that are growing along with the baby.

  45. Diane says

    I would go anywhere with one of those! It sure would make a good excuse to go on a trip, an outing or just to dinner!

  49. Bethany says

    I love these necklaces! They are so gorgeous!
    Hmm…..where would I wear my necklace? I don’t know maybe a nice meal with my family, just having fun and spending time together! Or for that matter…..I’ll just wear it to Starbucks to pick up a coffee! =)

  51. Crystal says

    I would go everywhere with some Allora Handmade rosettes! Work, play, church, date night – that’s the easy part! The hard part would be trying to choose which ones to wear :)

  59. Miss Mustard Seed says

    I had the pleasure of eating a lunch with Jessican at Blissdom and I was eye-balling her necklace the entire time. I got to take home some of those yummy mustard earrings with her business card.

    I would wear that necklace everywhere! I’ll probably take my Red Lobster gift car (Blissdom swag) and take hubby out to dinner. My treat. :)

    Hope I win! I was really coveting one of these…

  61. Angie H. says

    First, I love, love, love her products. I was lucky enough to get one of the sky blue Allora bracelets and I get so many compliments on it. I always steer them to her website. She is so talented. I would love to win one of her necklaces and wear it to church…then everywhere!!!

  62. Danielle J. says

    I’m pretty sure I would wear that gorgeous necklace everywhere!! Thanks!! Beautiful gal that Jessica!

  67. Katie P. says

    I would wear one of these necklaces to work to snazz up my outfits!! Then whoever comes up to my window can compliment me on how very very cute it is!

  69. Alisha in Ohio says

    I’d wear it here there and EVERYWHERE! The trouble is…. which color?!?! They are all so beautiful.

    Though I think I NEED a pair of the rosette earrings… again with the colors? Moss or Mustard?! How about both?! Valentine’s IS right around the corner :)

  73. Jenni Carlisle says

    I’ve already told Jess…on more than one occasion…that I must have some Allora Handmade goodness for Creative Estates! Love, love, love her rosies and Jess!

  76. christi says

    I would wear it on a fun night out with the girls! (And just about everywhere else too!) So pretty! :)

    christiswritingthewaves.blogspot.com

  77. Ashley C. says

    I would wear my rosettes to work everyday! I wear black just about everyday and I think a necklace in a fun color like pink would add something fun but still tasteful to my work clothes!

  80. Natalie says

    Whoa, did I miss the giveaway when I commented this morning?!

    I loooove my modern pearl necklace in plum, and I wear it to church and when I go out & about! I could really use a mini one in a different color ;)

  84. Lisa says

    I do love Allora and would wear them with everything, but maybe especially with my work-from-home yoga pants/sweatshirt combo in case anybody stopped by to visit :)

  85. Katie says

    I think those rosettes would be a great Sunday morning accessory! Or maybe just to dress up my everyday jeans-wear. Like, like, like!

  86. Sarah P. says

    Love it! I would go on a date night with my hubby. Or on a girls night out. Or to church. Or I’d be the most stylin’ mom at the library store time. If I win it, I’ll probably never take it off! I’ll wear it everywhere :)

  88. kate says

    i would most definitely wear this on a date with my hubby in DC!!!! theni’ll wear it into anthropologie so they can aske where they could buy in bulk for their shop!!! ;)

  89. Erin says

    um…. ANYWHERE! For me as a young professional its hard to feel empowered and maintain confidence. Its me and the closest person in age in 15years older! So, knowledge I feel we are on the same playing field, but thats where it ends. Business attire & pant suits are fun, but drain the personality. I try to add something to my outfit every day to express me, but its really restrictive. So, I have the desire but feel stuck. Creativity is something I have BUT creativity with restrictions is rough! I feel by adding a pop to my wardrobe with Jessica’s necklaces, I can still have me showing. When I feel insecure or nervous about presenting or challenging my co-workers, I just see my reflection, in a window or mirror or my computer screen (HA) see Jess’s necklace and it says “hey you earned your position and go get ’em” its my little boost and reminds me to smile. Life can get ahead of you and wearing Jess’s necklaces remind me that fun and joy still exist and creativity has room in anyone’s life. They are a reminder that its ok to be me and yeah to me its a lot more than just a necklace

  91. Becca says

    I love Allora Handmade! I have the larger rosette necklace and I wear it all the time and get compliments like crazy – I’ve been wanting a mini one especially – I have lots of weddings to go to soon and it would be the perfect accessory! :-)

  93. Valerie says

    These necklaces are adorable, I love the colors! I would wear it out on a date with my husband :)

  95. Jill says

    Yay for Allora Handmade! I ordered one of her bracelets as a gift this Fall and have been kicking myself since on why I didn’t buy myself some pretty roses!

    I would wear them in FLORIDA in a few weeks, woo hoo!!

  98. Allison F says

    I would wear it to my first conference in Vegas – the first one my company is sending me to – because beauty IS serious business. They’re beautiful!

  99. Paula says

    I made rosettes to use in the boutonniere’s for my wedding but didn’t get to keep any for myself! These necklaces say ‘date in a coffeeshop’ to me! Cute!

  100. Cassie says

    I would wear the rosettes pretty much anywhere. I really think it would complete any outfit. I can see myself wearing it to the grocery store, to the park with my son, to dinner out with my husband, and everywhere in between.

  101. EFY says

    Cute! Well, if I was privileged to have an Allora Handmade piece, I would wear it to church, to town, out with friends… Wherever! Blessings!

  102. Allison says

    Where would I go? EVERYWHERE! Work, shopping, running errands, a date, hanging with friends. I would go ANYWHERE in one of her necklaces!

    Thanks for the opportunity!!

  105. Midwest Elle says

    I would go have coffee with a friend. My friends are priceless these days! And I would probably bring along a second necklace for the friend. Sharing the love is what is best!

  107. Sarah W says

    Well I would wear mine everyday just because it would make me feel special on a normal day! These are so cute!! I want one in every color!

  108. mama anderson says

    i would wear one of those fabulous necklaces with anything and everything. i’m especially thinking they would go so well with my velour jogging suits ;)

  109. Tiffany Kraght says

    i would wear this on my anniversary! my husband and i will be married 10 years this month! it would be so fun to have something *really* cute to wear!

    thanks for the chance to win!!

    ~tiff

  110. Syd says

    This is my first valentines day alone, as my lovey is gone with the navy. I would love to wear them while he is gone to cheer myself up,and be reminded that I can still be cute!

  114. Laura says

    I would never take it off. :) I love her necklaces. and I enjoy reading her blog *almost* as much as yours. Thanks for the giveaway!

  116. Celeste says

    Jessica is fabulous! aah! love her. I am excited to be getting my 1st shipment o’ Allora soon! I could seriously wear anything from her shop … everyday! (:

  117. catie says

    love jessica’s stuff! it’s gorgeous! great interview, too! i’d wear it when i get to go to europe with my hubs the next time he travels for work! so excited!!!

  118. Elise says

    I would definitely go on a date with the hubster with my necklace. The bright green one is calling my name! Even if I don’t win, I’ll definitely have to check out her shop. Thanks for keeping us updated on all of these amazing women with handmade businesses!

  120. Julie B. says

    I would wear them anywhere. I have been wanting one for a while — especially the gray, mustard and teal! Basically, I love them all! Thanks for the chance!

  122. Jennifer says

    So cute!! I would wear this on days I need to feel cute and sassy! It’s both! Love all the colors too.

  126. Jill says

    I’d wear it out for my belated Valentines weekend, when my Hubby and I get to go meet The Pioneer Woman at a book signing as one of our weekend date activites ;-)

  128. Kiley says

    augh. everything is so cute at her shop. hmm, i would wear it to impress my friends. (and make them jealous! :))

  129. Evienlizzie says

    I am drooling!!!
    I would wear my necklace everywhere :) EVEN in India when my husband and I take our family this fall! ;)
    I love how unique her accessoires are!!!

  130. Meredith Winston says

    I love your work!! Such gorgeous inspiration!! I don’t FB or Tweet so I can’t post there. =( But I would wear one of your delicious pieces ANYWHERE!! I’m a SAHM of 2 little ones…6.5 and 5 respectively. I *try* to “dress up” when I go out of the house so that I don’t look too Mommyish (you know:) so I’d wear it anywhere and everywhere around town!!

    Beautiful!!

    Thanks for a chance to win!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith

  131. Sarah M says

    oh! Those necklaces are so pretty. I have a LONG overdue date night with hubs on the calendar, I’m thinking that would be the *first* perfect occasion ;)

    Sarah M

  133. sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails says

    I just dreamt last night that I opened up a pkg from the mailman and it was an AlloraHandmade necklace! Now it only it would come true! Id love to own one of her creations and would wear it on date nights with my hubby, girls nights out and heck…anywhere else because theyre just plain wonderful!

  135. Susan says

    I’d go on a date with my husband. We have 4 boys and the baby just turned 1. So dates don’t happen often. ;)

  140. Marixa says

    I’d wear it on a date with hubby, church, shopping, hanging out with friends and just for me! I have a cute little brown dress that is screaming for a great necklace just like this!

  143. Leah Martin says

    I have been eyeing these and LOVE them!! I would go on a date with my husband!! With a 4 month old at home it’s hard to find time to get out if sweats and go out together – this necklace could be my inspiration!

  144. Caro says

    ANYthing would go with that! But I would love to add a pop of color and pizazz to some breton stripes and comfy jeans.

  147. @meganrocks says

    Well, I’ve already told my boyfriend that instead of spending money on real flowers this Valentine’s Day I would really rather have him spend money on Allora Handmade’s mini-modern pearl statement necklace in order of preference: Plum, Moss Green or Mustard. I would wear this ALL the time but most importantly it will make such a great addition to my European wardrobe for our big trip to London in May. How chic I would be!!

  150. Lisa says

    I LOVE my modern pearl necklace in moss green! I wear it anywhere. With jeans and a white T. Today at work with a grey cardigan and black dress pants…it just adds that bit of color the you need. And EVERY time I wear it (I mean EVERY single time), I get compliments…today, 3 more. I had to email someone right away with Jessica’s website. Love handmade and Love Jess…you too Gussy! Yeah! Glad Blissdom was so much fun.

  151. Michelle says

    The rich red necklace is simply gorgeous. I would wear it to school (only one more year after this!), church, the trip I’m planning this summer to Europe… I’ve been trying to imagine an outifit that this necklace wouldn’t go with, and it is much harder than it seems!

  152. Julianne says

    I absolutely LOVE Jessica from Allorahandmade. She is so awesome! I think I’d wear this necklace with everything I own. Seriously. I hope I win!

  155. Allison G. says

    Ooh, ever since my sister found allora handmade, I’ve been wishing for one of these necklaces! I would wear it to teach first grade – the little girls would love it!

  158. Fallon says

    I would wear this beautifully handcrafted unique goodie with a simple tank, jeans, and heels and have a rare date night out with my handsome Soldier husband who is gone 14+ hour days learning Explosive Ordnance Disposal (think the movie hurt locker) so that he can have a pretty necklace on his wife to look at while enjoying yumbo delicious food and the extremely rare night out :)

  159. Kari says

    LOVE these!! I would wear this teaching with my little kiddos – they would absolutely love it! (they always comment on my jewels!)

  162. april c. says

    i love allora handmade — i have the modern pearl statement necklace and i have big plans on taking it with me in our cross-country move starting next week <3

  164. Morgan says

    So cute! I’ve been wanting one of the Allora Handmade rosette necklaces. I would wear it on a Valentine’s Date. (And, everywhere else!)

  165. Laura says

    I would wear my necklace to the grocery store, church, dates with my husband…so that I always look like a beautiful mommy!

  168. domestic extraordinaire says

    I would show my necklace on a night around town with my hubby for our 16 year anniversary. (which just so happens to be on the day in which the giveaway ends, but he never has it off {unless I am at blissdom like last year} so we will plan another night to go out and have a nice time) I love the flowers and I love statement pieces. This is both.

  169. Vicki says

    Oh, my goodness! Looove these necklaces! I’d wear it everywhere–but I’d start by wearing it on a special date with my one-and-only.

  170. ali says

    I would wear it out to dinner with my hubby! My bday is the 11th, his is the 21st and valentine is right in between! A lot to celebrate! :)

  171. thechattymommy says

    I would go to the only place I go to that I wear something other than velour sweats- church!
    Or my brother’s wedding is coming up!
    I just don’t know what color I would get.
    They are all beautiful!

  172. Rachel O. says

    I’d wear that beautiful necklace on a date with my husband! I’ve been trying to make an effort to dress cute on a regular basis instead of slouching around so much. Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  176. Amy says

    So beautiful! I’d wear one of those necklaces to the several weddings I’ll be going to in 2011. Now to find just the right dress… :)

  179. Angela Kolachny says

    So beautiful, I love how simplistic yet feminine these necklaces are! I just recently moved to the Washington DC area and I would proudly wear this while spending the day or night in the city! My favorite is fuchsia being that my favorite colors are pink and green. I can see myself wearing this as an accessory with my LBD or with a green strapless dress for my dads upcoming wedding:o)

  181. Dana Summers says

    I’ll wear this beauty on my Valentine’s Day date with my husband. Then I’ll wear it to work, to get the mail, to the supermarket and maybe even to bed! Beautiful. Thanks for the giveaway.

  182. Ashlei says

    I would wear it to work. Everyone is always commenting on my outfits and jewelry, and I always love wearing something more unique.

  184. Megan says

    I love Jessica’s necklace and Jess too! I’ve been lucky enough to meet her! :) I’d wear my Allora necklace everywhere – I mean it goes with everything, right?!

  185. Jessica says

    I love every color. The red would be great with the outfit I have on now….. jeans, a grey and white horizontally striped shirt, and a grey cardigan.

  187. Mandi says

    I’m absolutely in love with her rosettes. They’re just so darn pretty!

    I think one of those necklaces would be super cute for date-night! :)

  195. Alison says

    I just got my first Allora Handmade necklace and I love it! Would love to have another. I think they are the perfect date night accessory!

  196. Kristin says

    Oh my gosh! I’m so grateful to have found Jessica from Allorahandmade! Our stories are so similar. My husband is taking a year off between undergrad and Law School-which he’ll start in the fall. We’re expecting our first child now–due in less than 7 weeks! I love all of her stuff and I’d wear one of her beautiful necklaces all the time as I’m trying to find new ways to accessorize thanks to this ever growing baby bump!

  200. Heidi says

    WANT! I would wear that necklace to pick up my daughter from school (so I wouldn’t look/feel like such a schlep), out for coffee with a friend, to church…pretty much everywhere! Super-cute.

  202. Daisy says

    Ooo!! I would wear this with most anything, but think it would look best with a pair of jeans, heels and a simple white blouse, so the necklace can POP! :)

  204. Jessica says

    I am so happy I stumbled upon this blog and because of it, so many others…

    I would wear the necklace when I coach my cheerleaders. The girls love it when I have on their school colors (purple & gold). It is fun for me to show my school spirit and see if they notice ;)

  206. JennaLynn Self says

    I love, love, love Allora Handmade! I have been eying everything offered for weeks now! I would love a mini modern pearl necklace to wear with a nice vintage skirt and top on a picnic this spring! It’s only fitting and I have to have one! :)

  207. Kathy Caplinger says

    I have DREAMED of one of her necklaces!! I would wear mine to my daughters 2nd birthday!

  208. Suzanne says

    I would go EVERYWHERE EVER with my necklace. I have an original rosette necklace (and a headband)(and headbands for my baby) but I’ve decided I cannot live without a mustard yellow mini rosette necklace too. I promise to wear it somewhere special to – like out on a date for my husband’s birthday!

  209. Jessica says

    Thank you for introducing us to Jessica! I love her products and have been drooling over them for a while! I would wear my necklace everywhere – out on a date with my hubby, girls night out with my friends, church, vacation, etc! I think it would be so cute to wear with nice jeans and a plain white shirt so the necklace could be the main focal point! How fun! I think it would be hard to just pick one color…they are all so beautiful!

  210. Dani says

    Where wouldn’t I wear this necklace? I do know it would be in my suitcase for my next trip….to Vegas!

  214. Becky says

    I LOVE the mustard yellow!
    Any of the colors would be great though… I would wear it with a black dress aaallllll the time… ;)

  218. Marin D says

    Ooh, those are so pretty! I would totally love one for my dresses I wear to church. That would be so awesome!!!

  220. Julie says

    Love her pieces! So unique! So beautiful! I would wear this necklace while on a playdate with my son, shopping with the girls, or out to dinner. Anywhere! Love ’em!

  221. Sarah-Anne says

    i would wear it anywhere and everywhere, my dear! love jess and her pretties.
    Sarah-Anne
    p.s. that pic of you with the earrings on?! OMG, i’m dead. so pretty girlfriend!

  225. Shasta says

    I LOVE this! I would wear it on a job interview for a new teaching position that is taking me out of my comfort zone! I’m stepping out of my box and pushing myself to try something different and very rewarding. Instead of teaching just children, I’m making the move to teach teachers as well. It’s been my plan for the last 4 years and things are finally falling into place. The necklace is a powerful statement of confidence and I am so going to need that!

  226. Emily N. says

    I would go everywhere with that adorable necklace! I love the pink one. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!! :)

    ~Emily N.
    (emmylou520@gmail.com)

  230. Allison V. says

    The necklaces by Allora Handmade are absolutely gorgeous! I would wear this necklace with my fancy outfits to church, with casual outfits (to dress them up a little and make them look classy), to school, when I go to Oregon to visit my family, and it would look ah-mazing if I wore it to my Cello concert! A classy necklace looks good anytime, anywhere. <3

  240. FoxyMomma says

    love her necklaces!! i would wear them out on a much needed date with my hubby or to church!

  241. Lacey says

    What an inspiration! I’m going to Cirque de Soleil soon, and perfectly cute rosettes would be a fanciful addition to my pretty little dress!

  244. Vicki says

    Where would I go? To work again, work again! I spend a lot of time there, being a teacher, and these rosettes would surely brighten my day! :D

  245. Shanna says

    Hard to decide between 3 colors that I like!! Off white, gray,or black.. I wear a lot of black, so maybe the off white would be awesome with everything I have!!

  247. Beth says

    I would go get my haircut! Because it would need a little pep to look cute enough to wear with such an adorable necklace.

  248. Deborah says

    I would wear the necklace to New York where I will hopefully go with my husband to celebrate my upcoming birthday. It’s been so long since we vacationed together by ourselves after having our two girls.

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