birthday giveaway: part 1
A week from today is my birthday; I’ll be turning 24 this year! I still get a bit of an excited feeling about my birthday, even if I have nothing terribly party-ish planned (save making myself a batch of cupcakes! A girl always needs cake on her birthday…) Since sadly I can’t have you all over for a party (much fun as that would be!) with proper birthday cakes, decorations and favors, I thought it would be fun to celebrate and spread the joy with a few giveaways leading up to my birthday! Kind of a “reverse birthday gift” in a way. They’ll be a total of three throughout the week, so keep your eyes open for them!
Giveaway #1: Balloons Over Paris Earrings
My favorite pair of earrings feature an Eiffel Tower charm; I constantly get compliments when I wear them! I found these similar charms and made a pair of earrings featuring vintage findings and beads. I think they’d look super-sweet with a pretty spring dress, or even just adding a bit of flair to a t-shirt and slacks look!
The fine print: Enter this giveaway by leaving a comment on this post between now and Sunday, May 3, 2009 (entry deadline is 12am, EST). Be sure to include your name and email address (fill in the comment form; your email will not be published) to make your entry valid! Please, one entry per person, per giveaway! One (unique) winner for each giveaway will be drawn at random and announced on Monday, May 4, 2009. Winners will be notified via email. International entries welcome!
Posted on April 27th, 2009 to giveaway.
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sweet roses »100 lovely thoughts to “birthday giveaway: part 1”
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Poke Salad Annie says:
i love these earings, they’re fantastic! well done!
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Heather says:
What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!
These earring make me think of one of my most favorite movies-”Funny Face” with Audrey Hepburn. -
jess says:
Happy birthday!
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Em says:
Love these…so cute and whimsical!
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laura says:
these earrings are a dream! (:
btw: i have posted some beautiful 50s pictures in my blog that you might like. -
April says:
Ooh, ooh, me, me! Those are SO cute!
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lizzy says:
the earrings are lovely, but more lovely is your “reverse birthday” idea! my sisters and i were looking through your set of outfits on flickr this morning. we love how when you laugh, your smile takes over your entire face. we love your femininity & your creativity which shows in everything you do (and wear). thank you, miss casey. we’re all inspired.
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Lena (fröken lila) says:
those are so so so pretty! they do remind me a little of this spot for, was it miss dior cherie? i’m not sure, but for some perfume, with lots of balloons.
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Katrina says:
These vintage-esque earrings are just darling. And I love the title, ‘balloons over the eiffle tower’ Its very celebratory, like your birthday! Keeping with the paris theme
“Je vous souhaite une bonne anniversaire Casey!!”
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Helen says:
Oh they’re wonderful! There I was thinking ‘May 3rd…that’s ages away’ and then it dawned on me that it was actually this weekend. Eep!
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Joules says:
I’ll play! Your birthday is sure to be especially festive and fun Casey! I always enjoy your blog. Thanks for this contest.
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Christy says:
You’re so sweet! I hope your birthday is absolutely wonderful
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Johanna Blevins says:
great idea, great earrings and great blog… everything’s just awesome here and today
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Emily says:
Those are really, really lovely.
It’s almost my birthday, too! If your sister weren’t busy freaking over school I’d kidnap her and take her to Minnesota for the purpose of celebrating.
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Jenny-Rose says:
I love it, giving away gifts on your birthday. It’s very hobbit-esque! :>
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Quincy says:
I’ll be 24 in June!
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Christina says:
Happy Birthday! Just discovered your blog a couple weeks ago and am really enjoying it!
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Jennifer says:
Happy early birthday! What a cute idea.
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Amy says:
Oh, how charming! And you’re so sweet to be celebrating your birthday by giving gifts to others. I’ve been really loving your recent posts- you’re so inspiring!
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{lauryl} says:
those are fab! hope you have a lovely birthday, and your nautical outfit was just smashing!
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Gemma says:
Awww the earrings are gorgeous!! I hope you have a very happy birthday!!
Gemma x x
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Ashley says:
Happy Birthday!
My birthday is tomorrow, and I’ll be 24, too!! How fun. Lovely job with the earrings; they’re so fun!
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Rachel stallings says:
I love these! “The balloons” are so adorable!
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Tina C. says:
Happy (early) Birthday! What a lovely and sweet pair of earrings, and what a fabulous way to celebrate your birthday.
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Kelly says:
Happy Birthday!!
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Lise says:
How sweet of you to celebrate your birthday by giving away presents. Those earrings are just lovely!Though, I am hoping that you will receive many nice presents for your 24th birtday too.
I love your blog and your posts are so inspiring!
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Sibylle says:
I’m Parisian and I’d love to wear those earrings! Thanks for the giveaway, that’s so generous of you.
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Roxy says:
Those are awesome! Happy Birthday!
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Courtney says:
I have an eiffel tower pendant that I often wear with a tank top that features the eiffel tower
There’s just something about Paris!
I, too,neverplan anything for my birthday…not sure why. lol.
Anyway, I wish you a very happy, early birthday . I truly hope this year brings you all that you could ever dream of!
xo
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Blanche says:
Happy Birthday!
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Sam says:
CUPCAKES! Whee! That sound like the perfect b-day bash for me, none of that party nonsense. *wink wink*
The Eiffel Tower looks like it’s about to float way on those lovely balloons!
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Frankie - Swell Vintage says:
Ohhh how exciting! Happy birthday for next week! Have you got anything special planned? x
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Blair says:
Wow, thanks for the reverse birthday gift!
<3
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Froydis says:
Oh wow, they’re absolutely adorable, I can see why you get compliments on your own pair!
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Susan says:
Absolutely Fabulous! And a happy birthday too!
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Chris says:
Who wouldn’t want to win these beauties?!?
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Jenny says:
I’d love to celebrate your birthday with a gift for me
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francie says:
these are adorable! please enter me!
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Stephanie says:
Lovely earrings! I discovered your blog when I was searching ways to do my hair in a 40’s manner and that’s when I saw your fab tutorial! It’s been a great inspiration. You can see my attempt on my blog. Thanks for all the lovely photos that you share:) Oh yeah, and Happy Birthday!
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Heather says:
Aww, that’s so sweet Casey! Happy Birthday!
I’ll be 27 in a month and I still get excited about my birthday, too. I actually have plans this year – I plan to have a little Jane Austen Tea Party with one of my friends. Anyway, the earrings are adorable! I gave a little gasp when I saw them. -
Amber Danese says:
birthdays certainly are cupcake occasions…mine is today and my parents were kind enough to buy me 20 of the most delicious vegan cupcakes from a wonderful bakery in bethlehem, pa. I hope your day is wonderful next week!
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Grace says:
What a neat idea for your birthday! And…those earrings are absolutely adorable. I haunt your blog on a daily basis and it ranks pretty high among my Favorite Blogs.
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LaSandra Greenberg says:
Early Happy Birthday to you! Not many people would thank to give to others on their birthday. That is very cool of you.
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whimsykid says:
This is a really generous and sweet idea! And the earrings are so cool– earrings are my favourite kind of jewelry and I’m always trying to think up ideas for new pairs… but I never find charms as nice as these!
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Sarah says:
How beautiful! They are lovely Casey! I hope you have a swell Birthday!
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Ailish says:
What lovely earings.
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Kat C. says:
Oooh this are unique earrings! How cool!
Oh, and happy birthday! =)
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veronica v says:
those earings are sooo soo cute they remind me of a dream i had! happy early birthdayyyy!
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Hana says:
Many Happy Birthday Wishes Casey!!! I cannot tell you how much I have enjoyed your blog and website! You have inspired me to follow my dreams of designing (hopefully I will be studying design in college next year)… anyway keep up the beautiful work! oh, and by the way the earring are quite adorable! =) Hope your birthday is uniquely amazing!
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Penny B says:
Wow these are beautiful
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Jenna A. says:
Happy early birthday and many happy returns!
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Joline says:
Happy early birthday! Mine was the 25th and I understand completely how you just want to celebrate even if there is nothing planned. I found your blog via wardrobe remix and LOVE those earrings and your cute outfits!
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Dusky says:
Hi Casey! I have been reading your blog for a few weeks now, and it has inspired me to start my own! It is very basic, and there is little to look at right now, but i just wanted to thank you very much for this!
The earrings are beautiful! A reverse birthday present is a very sweet idea! Out of curiosity, what is your favourite colour? xx -
Shannon says:
Those earrings are fantastic!
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Laura says:
Happy birthday! Those earrings are extremely cute!
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Mandy Ford says:
What sweet earrings! And an early Happy Birthday to you!
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Beth Sherlock says:
Happy birthday! Those earings are lovely!
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Brigitte says:
Oh, how pretty! The kind of earrings I would totally buy
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Marianna says:
Happy Birthday! Hope your wishes come true!
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Char says:
Happy Birthday Casey! Love your blog and your style, especially your wedding pics. Original and personal.
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Maggie says:
Happy Early Bday! Just stumbled upon your blog today – will officially be a regular reader. Serendipitous about the Eiffel Tower earrings – I’ve been missing the spring I spent in Paris a few years ago!
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NoirGirl says:
What a kind, generous person you are Casey! These earrings are amazing – so whimsical and fun! I wish you a lovely birthday.
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Sara says:
Alas, my ears aren’t pierced…. those are some truly cute earrings! I love how the beads look like balloons over Paris. It’s like a movie you can wear!
Loving your birthday idea. Happy early 24th!
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emme says:
I just stumbled across your blog a few days ago, and I can’t tell you how much I love it! I love vintage oh-so-much and I can’t tell you how nice it is to find someone else who does!
Happy Birthday…and keep up the good work!
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Meg says:
I hope you have an amazing birthday!
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Christina says:
The earrings are a really cute idea!
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Michelle says:
I hope you have a very happy birthday and great yr to follow. I love checking in on your blog. All the best, Chelly x
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Lindsay says:
What cute earrings! I am always inspired by your creativity. Happy (early) birthday!
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Maegan says:
I hope you enjoy your birthday…I spent mine alone, since the hubby is away…but I took my girls out to some antique shops the day before just to get us away for bit!!
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Joelle says:
Happy birthday for next week! Hope you have a lovely, lovely day. I cant believe you`re the same age as me, you are very chic and together.
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Holland says:
Ils sont tres bon:) J’aime!!!!
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Meg says:
Lovely earrings!
Thank you for linking to my website, pocketvenus, by the way.
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Abigail says:
Oooh, those are tres chic – happy birthday!
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Lauren says:
Oh my! These are so adorable! Reminds me of the movie Funny Face when she was doing the fashion shoot in Paris with all the balloons that flew away
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Gretchen says:
Love the earrings, so fun!
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Maura says:
Super adorable!
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tori says:
Oh these are wonderful! I just returned from Paris a few weeks ago and these remind me of standing on the tower. I’m sure they will be lovely on who ever wears them!
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Little Rascal says:
Happy belated birthday!
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Aik says:
Beautiful earrings! I’d love to enter.
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Kristin says:
Happy birthday!
I spent my birthday with my family this year since my husband was away for the week (thank you, US Army). It was cold, as Kansas City always is in January. Hope yours was lovely! I’m sure it was certainly warmer than mine! -
vintage_mck says:
Happy Birthday Dear – and I am sure your cupcakes will be as beautiful as everything else that you do! These earrings are fabulous! Thank you for sharing your celebration with us!
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sarah says:
the earrings are adorable! hope your birthday is just as fun as they are are
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Monika R says:
These are so sweet and full of whimsy! And a very happy birthday to you!
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Sara says:
These are so fun!!! They remind me of last summer, which was spent partially in Paris. Alas, this summer will be consumed with classes and homework…Joyeux anniversaire Casey!
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Kiki says:
CUTE Earrings! And Happy Birthday, mine is next month!
Kiki
ParkingGoddessFTW at gmail dot com -
Sara says:
I LOVE these! They’re adorable!
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S. Kramer says:
Ooh, la la, what lovely earrings!
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Katy Lin says:
happy birthday! i NEED these earrings!!! paris is my fave destination and those are my favorite colors!!!
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Juliette says:
so cute!
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Joni says:
Happy Birthday! This is a great way to celebrate your birthday.
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Wendy says:
How cute! And the perfect shade of blue, too!
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Nicole says:
lovely earings! happy birhtdy!
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Bekah Jean says:
Fantastic! Not only are they cute, but I love the concept! Very lovely.
and Happy Birthday to you!
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Darlene says:
Pretty, pretty! Happy birthday too!
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Kelly says:
Gorgeous, lady. They remind me of two of my favorite Parisian-set films: Funny Face and La ballon rouge (The Red Balloon). If I don’t win them, I may have to try making them myself!
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Meg says:
These earrings are so darn cute! Would you consider posting a tutorial on how you made these?
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Abbie says:
Happy Birthday!
Those earrings are lovely, by the way.
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Oxanna says:
Happy Birthday, Casey! Hope it’s wonderful!
Those are lovely earrings. Like the others said, they remind me of “Funny Face”. I may have to make a pair myself if I don’t win!
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Mitzi says:
What gorgeous earrings! Happy Birthday!
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Joanna says:
I hope I’m not too late… These are the cutest!!
