GIVEAWAY! Acquabol Pet WaterBowls!

{happy dog!}

When I visited my awesome inventor brother-in-law Ryan in Portland, Oregon last April he gave me some of his products to giveaway. Wanda already won the Travelite luggage scale last month, and this month we'll be giving away three of his Wow Bow Credit Card Sized Acquabol Pet Water Bowls...

Part of the fun of having an inventor as a brother-in-law is I get to "help" at wholesale trade shows, which basically means I watch my cute nephews as my sister and brother-in-law work their booth. At a Pet Show in downtown Los Angeles we all stayed in the historic Biltmore Hotel, where the Oscars were held from 1929-1943. The concierge let us into the empty grand ballroom where the ceremonies took place, and we swam in a gilded pool where Shirley Temple dipped her toes. Such is the life when you know someone who invents such cool products...

{faux crocodile print with silver logo}

 The stylish, convenient and portable Acquabowl folds to the size of a credit card and fits right into your wallet. When your thirsty pet needs a drink, unfold and this durable, reusable waterproof bowl will do the trick!

It comes in three colors and I have three Acquabols to giveaway!

To win, be a follower or email subscriber of this blog, and and tell me about your pet (or pet who will be getting the bowl!) in the comments below. Get up to four more extra chances if you share this on your Blog, Facebook or Twitter, or become a follower of Loretta Fontaine Jewelry on Facebook! Leave a new comment for each. Good Luck! I'll draw a random winner at 12:00 noon EST on Monday, July 4. Shipping in the U.S. is on me!

Loretta

A Trip to Krause's Handmade Candy for our WINNER Art By Karena!

{not a stock photo - these are the giveaway chocolates! Yum!}

Oh, how I wish I could send jewelry and a heart shaped box of chocolates to all the readers who left comments during my Valentine's Day Giveaway! But there was one number picked, and our lucky winner is the beautiful and talented Karena Albert,  author of the popular and wonderful blog Art By Karena! She'll be getting these luscious chocolates, handmade here in Albany, New York...

 ... to go with my handmade sterling silver and freshwater pearl earrings! Follow me as we take a visit to Krause's Handmade Candies in Albany where we picked out the chocolates...

{1609 Central Avenue, Albany, New York}

Krause is a familiar name in chocolates on the east coast, with shops run by various Krause family members operated in Albany, New Jersey, Saugerties and Long Island. It began when Alfred Krause came to the United States from Germany in 1929 with his Old-World knowledge of candy making.  Alfred's grandson Tom opened Krauses's Handmade Chocolates in Albany in 1986.

{don't know how he banged his nose!}

 I brought along a little chocolate lover. Preschool really tired him out that morning, because Son H arrived at the candy shop like this...

{candy land}

 Now, you can find more "gourmet" handmade chocolates in our area, but when I think Valentine's Day I think of a red heart shaped box full of luscious classics - smooth creams and truffles, chewy caramels and nut-filled bites. I don't need the gold leaf or strange fillings!

{How to choose?}

Krause's has a huge classic candy counter. The chocolates are made fresh with quality chocolate and the best ingredients.  Their factory is right through the doors behind the counter.

{handmade penuche fudge, anyone?}

Did I mention there are a lot of samples? I must have tried at least four treats laid out on the counters.

{Love the floppy hats the employees wear!}

 If you are cute, you'll even get to pick an extra sample from behind the counter! 

{sucker for sprinkles of any kind - Son H picked the nonpariel}

I was thinking I'd score 50% off Valentine's Day candy two days after Valentine's Day, but I forgot at Krause's the boxes are filled to order!

 

Let's see if I can remember what I choose... Raspberry, blueberry and coconut creams, chocolate truffles, dipped marzipan, white and dark chocolate peanut butter cups! (If this makes you hungry, Krause's Handmade Candies ships across the country.)

{the beautiful Karena Albert}

Happy Valentine's Day, Karena! Please visit Karena's blog on Art, Interior Design, Architecture and Inspiration: Art By Karena.  Not only a talented artist, Karena is also a generous and inspirational person, and actively involved in the Kansas City, Missouri art scene!

I could not think of a sweeter Valentine.

Loretta

"Vintage" clothing giveaway

Yes, another giveaway!

I'm hosting my 3rd Annual Accessory and Clothing Swap at my home next week, enter to win and I will do some personal shopping for YOU at my swap and mail you a box of secondhand finds.

What, you don't wear second hand? Then let's call it vintage and think of the money you'll be saving. For inspiration on wearing vintage, check out at Danielle's wonderful What To Wear Wednesdays on her eco-friendly blog Fresh Quince. Here's an image from one of her February posts:

{Danielle's consignment finds at Current Boutique in Arlington}

Let me show you a few of the items I scored at my clothing and accessory swap last year to inspire you to enter my giveaway:

{apt. 9 ruffled shirt}

 How cute is this for a Spring day with dark cropped jeans, sandals, and a ponytail?

{Dani Max sleeveless shift dress with piping detail}

This smart little dress is a favorite, so classic with a bit of graphic retro styling...

{Anne Taylor shell}

Perfect to layer in my new favorite color...

So let me shop for you! Just leave a comment below with what you'd be looking to score at my swap for a chance to win.

For ten extra chances, post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below. For another ten chances, post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment below!

I'll draw the winner on Valentine's Day, February 14, at 12:00 noon EST.

Loretta

...and don't forget to enter my other giveaway for a pair of sterling silver & pearl earring and chocolates!

Pearl Earring Giveaway for Valentine's Day

{sterling silver freshwater pearl earrings with handmade earwires}

With Valentine's Day around the corner, here's a chance to win a lovely pair of earrings. Pearls and silver go with everything, don't you think?

Just become a follower of this blog and leave a comment below for a chance to win.

For ten extra chances, post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment below. For another ten chances, post about this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment below!

I'll draw the winner the day after Valentine's Day, February 15, at 12:00 noon EST. And since it's after the big romantic day, I will also ship the winner some delicious local chocolates, too. I'll shop the 50% off sales for you!

Good Luck!
Loretta

What is your favorite Valentine's Day memory?

Fantastic Holiday Jewelry GIVEAWAY!

{sterling silver Triple Lucy necklace with red, apple green and plum multi, with faceted tourmaline beads}

I'm in a happy holiday mood and am offering readers of this blog a fantastic Loretta Fontaine Jewelry GIVEAWAY this month! I'll choose the winner on December 28 - you could be wearing this beautiful necklace around your neck in the New Year!

To enter, become a follower of this blog and leave a comment below. For more ten chances to win, post this giveaway on your blog. For even another ten chances to win, post this giveaway on Facebook!

{detail - I chose the tourmaline beads for the rich natural colors}

The necklace features miniature original photographs of my own paintings, and is strung on an absolutely stunning strand of faceted tourmaline beads. (Retail value of this necklace is $240.00) Thank you all for your support this year - I am truly indebted to this wonderful blogging community for inspiration and kindness.

Happy Holidays, and I am so excited to draw a winner for this one!

pve - earring giveaway WINNER!

We have a winner for my earrings! Thank you to everyone who entered, and the team at Crafty Life & Style for featuring me as their Artist In The Spotlight. Find my interview here.

A big congrats to our WINNER Patricia van Essche! She is a supremely talented artist and writes the insightful blog pve design. (You will need to check it out!)

My son picking from an MC3 bowl

The winner was picked by an unbiased (and totally uninterested) third party!

Jewelry Giveaway!

sterling silver reversible Amy earrings with Stuyvesant Fern and custom gray freshwater pearls

Would you like to win a pair of Loretta Fontaine Jewelry earrings? (They're reversible - hence the two sides!) It's a favorite design that features my own miniature original b&w photography of a fern.

I had the pleasure of being interviewed about my job as a jewelry designer by the team at Crafty Life & Style blog.  To celebrate, were having a jewelry giveaway! The interview should be posted today! (You'll find out how I started - which involves beer, and I was sober!)Here's the link: Crafty Life & Style

Become a follower of my blog, APPLESandRUBIES and leave a comment below for a chance to win. If you put this giveaway on your blog or Facebook just let me know and that will give you 10 additional chances to win.

and...

head over to my  Crafty Life and Style interview and add a comment there for another chance

and...

Give this giveaway a "like" on the Loretta Fontaine Jewelry Facebook page for even another chance!

Winner will be chosen at noon, Wednesday, November 10

This is too much fun! Good luck!
xoxo Loretta

winner shipped free in US