Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Edor, a jewelry shop with lovely, feminine pieces. One lucky winner with get this Sentiment Necklace, which would look so beautiful this summer and fall (and would show off your graceful collarbone).

For a chance to win, please visit Edor and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

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Laura Lombardi necklaces

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Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Elephantine, a jewelry shop based in Seattle. The designer Rachel is offering her eastern holiday necklace, on which a Thai bead is strung onto a sterling silver chain. Don't you adore how feminine it is? I'd love to wear this all summer.

For a chance to win, please visit Elephantine's shop and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Annie L. is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing. xoSource URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Ship earrings

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Wednesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from White Owl, a handmade jewelry shop run by two sisters. They're offering this Grey Garden Necklace, featuring black lace flowers on a vintage chain. I'm head-over-heels for this necklace, which would look amazing at a dinner party.

For a chance to win, visit White Owl and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

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Pretty things

Oh man, I just had my first (or third) pregnancy meltdown. I got super stressed over nothing and called Alex in tears, who was very sweet and thankfully did not write me off as crazy. Pregnancy hormones can really do a number on an otherwise regular person! On a happier note, here are two pretty things I've been thinking about lately...
Recently I've seen a few women wearing simple gold wedding rings by themselves (without engagement rings). I think it's such a chic, beautiful look, don't you?
Also, how pretty are these braids? Perfectly messy and lovely.

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Brvtvs jewelry

My friend Caroline (of messy French bun and wedding video fame) just came out with a jewelry line, Brvtvs. Her pieces are delicate and beautiful, and I love her fancy friendship bracelets, made with 14K gold and silk. (A friendship bracelet would make such a sweet statement as a Mother's Day present, don't you think?)

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Wedding rings

Speaking of weddings, aren't the rings from Brooklyn shop St. Kilda absolutely beautiful? That pink color is A-OK!Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Heart ring

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Engagement ring

Many of my friends these days have vintage or inexpensive engagement rings, and I love them! This emerald number would make a sweet engagement ring, don't you think?

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Cup-of-Jo Gift Guide Part #1: Your Mom Who Makes the Best Roast Chicken and Always Sounds Excited When You Call.

Wild mushroom apron, $36.

Baaah, a sheep's milk soap, $12.

Lavender sachets to make even socks smell sweet, $39.

Paris decoupage plate for her desk, $48.

Chunk honey, made in Maryland by cutting a piece of raw honeycomb off the hive, $24.

Victorian cameo ring from the 1800's, $190. (Can you imagine all the lovely ladies who have worn this ring? It's probably played the piano, ridden in horse-drawn carriages and held lots of babies.)

Perfume that smells like snow! $12 to $60.

Born Round, the hilarious memoir of a former New York Times food critic, $12.97.

Veggie candles, $50. Made in England, but they feel so French!

Foot massage gift certificate, $75. 'Cause it's good to feel kneaded.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Tuesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Ariel Gordon Jewelry, a gorgeous shop based in Los Angeles. She's offering a handcrafted initial necklace made of 14k gold. (The winner will be able to choose her favorite letter, of course.) Isn't it lovely?

For a chance to win, visit Ariel Gordon Jewelry and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Maggie is our lucky winner. And a holiday bonus: All readers can get 30% off everything at Ariel Gordon Jewelry until December 31st, simply by entering CUPOFJO during checkout. xoSource URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Wednesday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Alysia from Blue Hour Designs. She's offering a petit cognac amber ring to two lucky winners. How perfect for autumn; its gorgeous color matches the fall foliage!

For a chance to win, visit Blue Hour Designs and leave a comment below. Two winners will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck.

Update: Catherine and Mollie are our lucky winners. And all readers can get 15% discount TODAY by mentioning "Cup of Jo" in the notes to seller upon checkout. Thanks for playing. xoSource URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Antique jewelry

Gorgeous antique jewelry at Erie Basin.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Bling

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Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Tiffany, the designer of Muntedkowhai, a gorgeous collection of hand-crocheted lace jewelry. She's offering a lace taco necklace (isn't that the cutest name?), and the lucky winner gets to choose the color.

For a chance to win, visit Muntedkowhai, leave a comment below and tell us which color lace taco you like best. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck! xo

Update: Carly is our winner. Thanks for playing. xoSource URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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Thursday Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Jenny Lu of Albeit Jewelry, who designs gold pendant necklaces with letters and numbers. The lucky winner will get to choose her favorite necklace.

For a chance to win, please visit Albeit Jewelry and tell us which letter, number or symbol you'd like. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Robin is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing.

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Have a happy weekend.

My darlings, what are you doing this weekend? Alex and I are rolling up our sleeves and going to a Sunday Suppers cooking class. (I can't wait to see their fabulous tabletops in person.) I'm also going to see 500 Days of Summer tonight. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...

Kid-friendly thank-you notes.

Tiny houses on tiny islands.

Emma Watson is too cool for school.

It's a tissue...it's a flower...it's tissue flowers!

A rad-as-hell bedroom poster that glows in blacklight.

Skinamarinky Dinky Dink-inspired artwork. Genius.

A subtle braid and a vintage nurse's uniform? Portland is officially awesome.

Vintage jewelry.

Wedding photographer Max Wanger does it again.

The Little Mermaid's wish list.

Wheeeee!!!! A gorilla slide.

Lovely camera bags and woven necklaces.

Fast food made fancy. (Via VSL)

Love this blog's header and this schmoopy wedding photo.

Honey, I shrunk the bike helmet.

What a great idea to draw on plates with a porcelain pen.

A moment in Iceland.

Ouch! Models falling. Also, intense.

These DIY outdoor lighting make me wish I could do-it-myself.

Constellation wall art.

Wedding do or don't: Tossing the bouquet.

These bird vases are too cute.

Plus, three videos:

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg get steamy.

My brother-in-law, who is a brain surgeon (seriously), sent this hilarious video.

And a SUPER cool video save-the-date. (Two former actors spliced together their reel footage, including a commercial they shot together with a fake wedding.)

Whew! That's all folks. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Have a relaxing weekend.

My lovelies, what are you up to this weekend? Alex and I are going to the Met's rooftop exhibit and ignoring stormy forecasts. Hope you have a fun few days. Meanwhile, here are a few great posts from around the web this week...

Bloomers? I'm kind of into them.

John Krasinski's new digs.

Splish, splash, vintage swimming photos.

Love this look in Berlin.

Have you heard about these mysterious letters?

Pretty packaging. (These will be my hostess gifts this summer.)

A quiet and sweet photographic dictionary.

A French-inspired summer outfit.

Eight great online vintage shops.

Brooklyn concert series at the Guggenheim. Bravo!

This wintery wallpaper is refreshing.

Airplane rings.

Ooh la la, loving this French countryside wedding. (Look at the trees!)

Illustrated spam.

Two short vintage wedding dresses.

Two delicious green pastas: here and here. (Via Design Crush)

Plus, a video: Amandine, a pretty Parisian, and her fiance attached this dreamy video to their wedding invitations. Congratulations!

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Heart earrings

How sweet are these vintage brass earrings from Steven Alan? They just made my summer wish list.Source URL: http://ledger-heath.blogspot.com/search/label/jewelry
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