As Good as Cake Giveaway: Lisa Leonard Designs

For this week's Materialistic Monday, I have another giveaway! Lisa Leonard Designs has offered to give a lucky Big Piece of Cake reader any piece on their website (value up to $54). There are some wonderful styles to choose from.

One of my personal favorites is the above little bird on a branch ("Sweet Simple Bird Necklace"). The freshwater pearl is a lovely accent included in most of the necklaces. And I for one think everything is better when pearls are involved.

Here is another one I like: "Tiny Squares":

A perfect example of the personalized options. Popular with Moms, this necklace is typically used to display children's names - but really it could be anything. Your name and your significant other's, two words with great meaning for you... The options are limitless (although they are limited to a maximum of 6-9 characters).

Speaking of personalization...wasn't I just rhapsodizing about monograms last week? Here is a creative spin on an old school style:

Oh - I do love me some monograms... What makes the "Oval Monogram Necklace" stand out is the fact that the monogram is somewhat of a dog tag style - but combined with an elegant oval (and of course accompanied by a freshwater pearl).

Like the idea of personalization, but don't like monograms or full names? How about initials?

"Teeny Tiny Initials" appeals to my love of all things miniature. The little pea size letters and freshwater pearl remind me of charm bracelets. This would be another great option for moms (it also comes in a version with little hearts).

Finally - if you prefer something with a bit more texture and color:

The "Riveted Flower" is a favorite of those who love mixed metals. Despite the detail, there is something decidedly unfussy about this piece. Kind of biker chick meets flower child (Lisa - are you cringing? Hope I'm not totally off the mark!)

There are many more styles on the website - but I have of yet to figure out how to include more than five pictures per post.

Just a little bit about Lisa Leonard: She's a self taught designer who has been working with jewelry since high school. She started her company soon after her children were born so that she could work from home and spend more time with them. I love this kind of story. It inspires me to start my own design company. Now I just need to learn how to make something...

In the meantime - how about a giveaway! Anyone can enter. Leave a comment on this post (one comment per person of course) telling me which necklace you would want if you win. Make sure to check the Lisa Leonard Designs website since I haven't included all styles here.

I'll keep this open for a full week. The drawing will take place as soon as I get my kids to bed on Monday, November 10. I'll announce the winner the following day. Good luck!