Monday, April 6, 2009

Marvelous Giveaway: Beauty in Imperfection Ring

Today I am so excited to present you with an opportunity to win a gorgeous handmade ring from the Beauty in Imperfection Collection by my good friend Barbara Polinsky!  The talented and amazing Barbara has been gracious enough to offer the lucky winner of this giveaway a keepsake that they will always cherish -- and which is sure to be noticed for its breathtaking beauty and uniqueness.  Here is how the artist describes this piece:
Inspired by the idea of imperfection - in nature, in people and in life. This jewelry defines acceptance. What may be considered inconceivable flaws to other jewelers- file markings, visible seams and unpolished edges are the trademark of Beauty in Imperfection. The forms are simple and graceful but the blemishes are what give the jewelry depth and character.

To further play on the metaphor of Beauty in Imperfection, a small diamond is set into each ring. It serves as a reminder that precious gifts in our lives aren't always in plain sight and shouldn't be taken for granted. Each piece has its own story and gets better with wear. All are handmade, using recycled metal - no two are alike. Just like us.

These rings are for anybody who wants to be reminded that perfection is illusive and often unnecessary. This jewelry is what it is, with no apologies.  Made from reclaimed silver.
Be sure to check out all the lovely items available on Barbara's Etsy shop, here.

My dear readers, you have until Monday, April 13th at midnight, PST to enter this giveaway.  Because I'm so thrilled to be offering this special item, I want to give everyone more chances to win!  So this time, one comment gets you one entry AND if you blog or tweet about this giveaway and link back to it I will give you TWO ADDITIONAL chances to win.  (Please leave a comment with the url of your blog post or tweet to be eligible for the additional entries).  I will announce the winner early next week and Barbara will size the ring to fit the lucky person!

Big hugs and a giant "thank you" to Barbara for offering this gorgeous piece to my readers.
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140 comments:

  1. That's lovely! What a beautiful giveaway.

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  3. these rings are (im)perfection!! i love your blog and i would love a chance to win them!! i share my birthday with my little one. he will be 2 on april 15th (i will be 43!!) and this would be a fabulous birthday resent for me.

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  4. Wow, those are beautiful! Excellent giveaway! :)

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  5. OOOHHHH. I'd love to win. Beautiful! I'm going to RT it on Twitter. Does that count as a blog post. :)

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  6. Loving this ring! Awesome giveaway! =)

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  7. What a beautiful ring...and an equally beautiful concept behind us! Beauty in imperfection...I love it. And in face, just last week I was on alumna advisor duty at the sorority house (sheesh; we're old) and the girls were doing a program on just that (dealing with body image).

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  8. How beautiful! I love the message behind it. I think we could all use the reminder that imperfection is beauty. Thank you and your friend for giving us the opportunity to win!

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  9. Absolutely gorgeous rings. I love unusual jewelry and people who create it. Even more now that I don't wear a wedding ring or what is considered a traditional engagement ring.

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  10. Absolutely gorgeous and thanks for setting this up!

    I've linked back to it in my most recent blog post.

    http://ofestherlee.blogspot.com/

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  11. What stunning work! The Diamond in the Rough necklace is just my style! It's so kind of her to do this giveaway and for you to host it :)

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  12. Those are sooo beautiful! How do you get the opportunity to give such neat things away!?!? That is exciting! Happy Monday...

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  14. So beautiful - have to comment to say so and get a chance to wear the lovely rings! No blog, but I'll definitely let my facebook gals know about them!

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  16. Simple and lovely. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. That is beautiful. What a great giveaway. thanks

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  18. tweet http://twitter.com/Jinxyisms/statuses/1463871152

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  19. what a gorgeous, handmade beauty!

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  20. Ooooolala, I like those rings!!

    Awesome giveaway!!

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  22. I blogged about your giveaway! :-)

    You'll find it at:

    http://6lalas.blogspot.com/

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  23. these are lovely.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    kimspam66(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  24. what a beautiful concept. Sign me up!

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  25. this is an amazingly generous giveaway. the rings are imperfectly perfect!

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  26. The rings are so much like me-- very imperfect. I love them!

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  27. i've never entered one of your giveaways, but i couldn't resist this one! yay barbara, so cool! i also posted it on twitter: http://twitter.com/chelaca

    woo! :)

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  29. I absolutely adore them!!!
    And it is now at this point in my life that I wish I had a blog...

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  30. I blogged about your giveaway at:

    http://adventuresofthelaundryqueen.blogspot.com/

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  32. I'd love to enter if Canadians may.

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  34. oh, this is so beautiful - exactly my style. I hope I win! :)

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  35. Those are absolutely beautiful!

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  36. Oops! Forgot to include my blog link. I couldn't NOT blog about them!

    http://franpeacockskitchen.blogspot.com/

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  37. I love things w/ such personality!
    http://livingandlovinglifebytheriver.blogspot.com/

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  38. I want the ring! Size 6 please :-)

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  39. Totally LOVE the concept of beauty in imperfection; what a great reminder. Barbara's creations are beautiful & unique. I would love to win this! Awesome giveaway, Leigh! (now i'm wishing I twittered & blogged!)

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  40. Those are beautiful pieces, but not as beautiful as the concept behind them. Thanks for the chance to win them! asthenight at gmail dot com

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  41. Oooo ... does posting to FB count as an extra forum?!?

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  42. Tweet! http://twitter.com/AsTheNight/status/1465474212 asthenight at gmail dot com

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  43. sigh, i have had these rings 'favourited' on etsy for the longest time...they are quite literally beauty in imperfection!

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  44. I love how organic these rings are. Simple, yet stunning, I can see myself never taking them off! I will be sure to blog about this today!

    www.katelindello.blogspot.com

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  45. Oh, pretty! I adore silver jewelry! Great idea for a giveaway

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  46. love love love the meaning behind the ring!!

    and the ring of course is beautiful!

    i blogged about you, too!

    and how weird is it that my birthday is also april 15th on tax day?

    http://krysti-crimsonandclover.blogspot.com/2009/04/oh-what-lovely-thing-to-do.html

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  48. loooove. My birthday is also the 15th, and this would certainly be a sweet prize.

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  49. those are gorgeous! please enter me!

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  51. I think this is a really important idea. I love your blog!

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  52. totally coveting this ring. posted about it on my blog too.

    xoxo,
    allegra

    http://peanut-cookie.blogspot.com/2009/04/marvelous-give-away.html

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  54. The imperfections make them even prettier.

    hafner611{AT}gmail{DOT}com

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  55. I absolutely LOVE this ring, the character, and quirkiness make it fab!

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  56. I am so much happier since deciding to aim for excellence rather than perfection--I would LOVE to win this!! thanks for the chance :) emvark at gmail dot com

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  57. tweeted at http://twitter.com/Emvark

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  58. oooooohhhh beautiful ring on your beautiful blog! love you sis, madeleine

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  59. wow, that is so beautiful! i love it :)

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  60. Intentional imperfection! I love it!

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  61. Amazing! Thank you for this giveaway! I have linked to you on my blog: http://brainyandbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/04/beauty-in-imperfection.html

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  62. For my extra two entries:
    http://twitter.com/dinomommy

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  63. What a gorgeous ring and really fab giveaway! I will link from my blog right away XOXO

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  64. this is an exciting ring / giveaway. even better is the statement on "perfection" (i also shared this information on twitter)

    good luck to all!

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  65. The ring is gorgeous. I absolutely love it!

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  66. Be still my heart. Absolutely stunning. Count me in, and thanks for the awesome giveaway!!!

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  67. Great blog. What a wonderful giveaway@

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  68. so normally i figure that since i'm the little sis i shouldn't really enter these giveaways, but i can't resist this time!

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  69. Love this ring! It would make an amazing wedding band! Hint, hint.

    http://nelsonandlorraine.blogspot.com/2009/04/marvelous-givaway.html

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  70. Here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/BigPieceofCake/status/1473415450

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  71. what an imperfect ring! beautiful imperection.

    thanks

    bsyb100 at gmail dot com

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  72. So beautiful! I love the whole concept of this.

    I posted here: http://pinsandneedleshandmade.blogspot.com/2009/04/thinking-about.html

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  73. Thanks so much for the giveaway! That ring is really lovely.

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  74. I tweeted about the giveaway here: http://twitter.com/crazeypoet/status/1474457785

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  75. Great giveaway! Love this ring!

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  76. beautiful rings! barbara's jewelry is lovely...

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  77. Such a beautiful ring, and a beautiful concept :)

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  78. so beautiful. would love to wear it on my finger!

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  80. don't know how to link to the specific tweet in twitter but here it is:
    http://twitter.com/emskyrooney

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  81. Wow. Amazing ring. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  82. i would just love to win this giveaway. what a sweet, beautiful ring. Thanks!


    Addy


    (addyb28@gmail.com)

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  83. Beautiful! I love how delicate they are! I have tiny fingers so I love pieces like this.Thanks!
    http://lizzytishblog.blogspot.com/

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  84. Very pretty ring! great giveaway!

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  86. Here's the link to my twiiter:
    http://twitter.com/randalswife

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  87. I would love to win this gorgeous ring!

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  88. You just made my day.
    chelcram@msn.com

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  89. That is so pretty! What a generous giveaway!

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  91. A beautiful ring that can signify so very much. Thank you for the opportunity to win this TREASURE. I will share this at my little family blog.

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  92. oh my word. I need that. I'll be sure to blog about it!

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  93. Goodness, these rings are beautiful!

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  94. Barbara's rings and other pieces are beautiful! I'd love to win the rings, since I'm always looking for something unique and simple. These are exactly that, and just my style.

    Thanks for holding such a great contest!

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  96. It's so beautiful in its simplicity!!!

    -Amy
    http://craftingbycandlelight.blogspot.com

    I tweeted!:
    http://twitter.com/bibanon1

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  98. What a beautiful ring. I'd love to win this.

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  100. Perfect is so boring! Interesting is much better:) thanks for the chance.

    Stacy
    stacydnelson@yahoo.com

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  101. pretty pretty....it would look pretty on my little finger! thanks for the giveaway!

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  105. Beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful.

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  107. i blogged about your giveaway here.

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  108. The ring is gorgeous and I love the idea behind it!

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  109. Such a lovely subtle design! Thanks for the chance!

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  110. beautiful piece! i will definitely be checking out her esty shop.

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  113. I love the meaning to this ring. Jody

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  114. Gorgeous ring, gorgeous story. I hope I win!

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  115. Love the ring! I only own a wedding ring but would love a new ring!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  116. Imperfections are perfection. These rings are beyond lovely, what more to say! thank you

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  119. *it feels good to see something so beautiful( simple and beautiful), tributing imperfection, because that way it makes me embrace my imperfection*
    I know i wont win, but i just want to leave the thought.
    congratulations

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  120. very simple yet elegant. Beautiful peice of jewelry.

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  121. What a simple and beautiful piece of jewelry, I'd love to win. :)

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  124. Very Cute!!! Excellent giveaway idea!!!

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  125. Over here from Leslie's blog ~ what a lovely, little ring. Thank you for such a grand opportunity!

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  128. Her rings are wonderful! I'd love a chance to win!
    babybonkin@gmail.com

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  129. That is a beautiful ring. Love the simplicity, I will love to wear it on a size 6... Great work.

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  130. How beautiful. I would love to win one of these!

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  131. oh, oh, oh...i LOVE this ring. i am always working with the idea that my imperfections are beautiful.

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  133. I posted a link on my facebook too, great stuff!

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?cropsuccess&id=885590343

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  134. I love the simplicity of the rings, fantastic! I am a ring kind of girl

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  138. also...tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/lbeau6/status/1512390571

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  139. I just happened upon your blog. It's just lovely.

    And these rings are beautiful. I love the message behind them- esoteric, but hardly elusive.

    I linked the post back to my blog.
    http://lettersfromthecornersoftheworld.blogspot.com/

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  140. This imperfect ring would look great on my imperfect hand... :)

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