Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Today, December 8th, we are Giving Away...(CLOSED)


A $30.00 Gift Certificate to Lush Boutique

For my mom's 60th birthday my sisters and I surprised her by taking her to Salt Lake City for dinner, shopping, and to spend the night at a hotel.

A couple of days before our big "Girl's Night Out" I received the most stunning turquoise necklace, bracelet, and earrings from Lush Boutique. I was very excited to wear them with my sisters and mom while we shopped in Salt Lake.

When I walked out adorning my new jewelry from Lush Boutique, my sister said, "Oh my gosh, you look model-ish!"
Who?
Me?
The girl who was once told she looked like a young Jodie Foster in Freaky Friday?
Model-ish?

I don't recall ever being told I looked model-ish. And that's when I decided, when someone tells you you look model-ish, you take it and run, baby. And then you tell others about the brilliant jewelry you were wearing at the exact moment someone told you you looked like a model. Ish.

And so here it is.

The Very Lovely Jewelry from Lush Boutique.

I have decided that it is important to own a few really nice pieces of jewelry.

Some that are classic.

Some that go with everything.

And some that you can pass onto your daughters or nieces.


Lush Boutique offers exactly this type of jewelry (and no, that is not me in the above image). They specialize in fresh and chic handmade jewelry at an affordable price. Their favorite materials to use are turquoise, sterling silver, semi-precious gems, pearls, and basically anything else that is gorgeous. Lush Boutique offers affordable jewelry that is timeless and fashionably chic.

The owner of Lush Boutique says, "I love designing jewelry that makes beautiful women feel even more beautiful."
Or perhaps even, let's say, model-ish?

FREE SHIPPING!! That's right, Lush Boutique is offering the readers of Give Away Today Free Shipping! The discount will be good through December 15th, and readers can receive it by using the code "GiveAwayToday" in the notes during checkout.

Today Lush Boutique is giving away a $30 gift certificate. Regardless of where in the world you live, you may enter to win up to FOUR times today.

For one entry, leave your first and last name in a comment.
Example: Jane Doe

For a second entry, please visit Lush Boutique's website here. Once you have looked around, return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and what you would spend your $30.00 on if you are our winner.
Example: Jane Doe: I would use my gift certificate towards The Koi -- Green and Blue Turquoise Coin Necklace--so pretty!

For a third entry, last week we asked you to tell us something nice someone has done for you at Christmas time. Today, in a NEW comment, tell us your first and last name and something nice you have done in the past or plan on doing this year for someone for Christmas.
Example: Jane Doe: Last year we did the Twelve Days to Christmas to someone. It was a lot of fun and our kids loved it! Only not-fun part? We were out of town one night and asked someone to deliver the present for us. When she was backing out of the driveway she got in a car accident. It cost $500 (and the person we did it for was staring at her out his window as the cops filed the police report, etc. Needless to say, he became a bit suspicious.)

For a fourth entry, become a Facebook Fan of Lush Boutique here. Once you have become a fan, return to Give Away Today and in a NEW comment tell us your first and last name and "Facebook Fan"
Example: Jane Doe: Facebook Fan

The winner of the gift certificate from Lush Boutique will be announced tomorrow, December 9th. Please visit us then to see if you are our winner and to enter to win our giveaway from DownEast Basics. Thanks and have a great weekend!

1003 Comments:

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Wendy Evans said... 1

Wendy Evans-
ooooh lala...I love The Louise -- AAA Grade Turquoise Filigree Ring

heidi said... 2

heidi simpson, the breckenridge had me at hello

Wendy Evans said... 3

Wendy Evans-
We are planning to do twelve days of Christmas for two wonderful families in our ward. So excited can't wait!

Michelle Frame said... 4

Michelle Frame- Our family is adopting a family for Christmas and fulfilling their needs.

Amber said... 5

Amber Higgins: I would use it towards the Roberge -- Hand Knotted Pearl Necklace. Beautiful! I love it!

Emilee said... 6

Emilee Reynolds
I love the white pearl necklace. So cute.

Michelle Frame said... 7

Michelle Frame- I would get the Gardenia Twinkly Sterling silver and pearl cluster earrings.

Amber said... 8

Amber Higgins: It's the angle tree for us this year.

Lori said... 9

Lori Achenbach - I think the Heartbreaker necklace would go with so many outfits! Love it!

Chad said... 10

Chad Higgins: My wife wants The Roberge -- Hand Knotted Pearl Necklace. I would get it for her.

Lori said... 11

Lori Achenbach - When I was sick last month a dear friend made an amazing meal for my family. So kind!

Lori said... 12

Lori Achenbach - FB fan

Chad said... 13

Chad Higgins: Doorbell ditching Christmas cookies/treats.

B&A said... 14

Ashley Schulthies: I love the Daydreamer gold necklace and the hand knotted pearl necklace.

Erin said... 15

Erin Sandler

B&A said... 16

Ashley Schulthies: our family does the 12 days of Christmas for a local family.

Erin said... 17

Erin Sandler - Facebook Fan

Erin said... 18

Erin Sandler - We always "adopt" a few kids for christmas and get them gifts that are on their christmas list.

stephland3 said... 19

Stephanie Landeros
dagoprincessss@hotmail.com

David and Jana said... 20

Jana Hoyal: We are going to do a sub for santa for a family!

Melissa Stringham said... 21

Melissa Stringham: The Chrystyne or the Bella - it is all beautiful!

Melissa Stringham said... 22

Melissa Stringham: Facebook fan

stephland3 said... 23

Stephanie Landeros
I think I would buy the The Santa Barbara bracelet if I won!

Melissa Stringham said... 24

Melissa Stringham: When we were first married we gave away our small Christmas budget to someone who needed it more than we did.

Catherine said... 25

Catherine Tanner: I LOVE the peony, the arm candy, the margo, the sienna, the blondie, and so many more I can't remember!

Brianne said... 26

Brianne Kilgore. I would love to wear and show off the The Peacock Teal Green Quartz Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring.

Catherine said... 27

Catherine Tanner: One year for Christmas we had no money and my husband and I agreed to not get presents for each other, but I sold my snowboard so I could buy him guitar hero.

Lisa said... 28

Lisa Boshell: I'd get the Dew Drops earrings.

Erin said... 29

Erin Sandler - I would use the $30.00 on any of the rings or the Yellow Chalcedony teardrop necklace or earrings. They are just soooo gorgeous :)

Kelsie said... 30

Kelsie Monsen

Lisa said... 31

Lisa Boshell: We made my husband's grandma Christmas dinner and spent Christmas Eve with her last year.

Anonymous said... 32

kathy gregory

Eric Rogers said... 33

Sarita Rogers: Facebook fan.

Anonymous said... 34

kathy gregory: We're going to make a big plate of goodies for our neighbors. :)

Eric Rogers said... 35

Sarita Rogers: Every year we help our church congregation to supply Christmas to 2 or more families in need.

Anonymous said... 36

cindy muller

Kelsie said... 37

Kelsie Monsen: The Blondie -- Goldenrod Yellow Swarovski Crystal Filigree Ring

Anonymous said... 38

allesha rasmussen

Ann-Marie said... 39

Ann-Marie Wood

Brianne said... 40

Brianne Kilgore. Every year we pick a family and do a sub for santa. My girls love to go pick out gifts for the kids...but I have to admit they are sad and don't quite understand why they don't get to see the happy faces when the family opens the gifts.

Eric Rogers said... 41

Sarita Rogers:
The Peony -- Baby Blue Amazonite Blossom on Sterling Silver Chain

Unknown said... 42

Would love to have some of your jewlery.

Kelsie said... 43

Kelsie Monsen: One year my brother and I decided that we would like to donate Christmas to a family in need. We had such a great time doing it we ended up providing Christmas for two families and an individual who had special needs, and would not have received anything otherwise. It was one of the best Christmas' ever!

Kelsie said... 44

Kelsie Monsen: Facebook fan

The Liles' said... 45

Emily Liles

The Liles' said... 46

Emily Liles: Facebook fan

The Liles' said... 47

Emily Liles: Every year at Christmas time my family and I make fleece tie blankets and then take them to the local homeless shleter to give out to the people there! We also make Christmas cards for the local nursing home! Very rewarding!!!

alya said... 48

aly adcock bettmann

alya said... 49

Aly Adcock Bettmann
I would use the gift certificate for the firefly earrings. I love that color.

Anonymous said... 50

Amy Green

alya said... 51

Aly Adcock Bettmann
My kids and I spend a whole day making different kinds of Christmas cookies and then that night we deliver them to our neighbors.

The Liles' said... 52

Emily Liles: I love The Martini -Handspun Gold Ball necklace!!!

Jenna said... 53

Jenna Andersen

mickeyfan said... 54

J W Larkin-- LOVE the Socialite!

Nicol said... 55

Nicol Montero

Anonymous said... 56

Alisha Anderson

Erin said... 57

Erin Engler

Anonymous said... 58

Alisha Anderson: i would use my gift card to get me something for christmas!!

Erin said... 59

Erin Engler: I love The Bella -- Dancing Pearls and Sterling Silver Bracelet

Nicol said... 60

Nicol Montero
Love the Hot Chocolate smoky topaz ring!

Abbie said... 61

Abbie Webster: Love the waldorf, esmerelda, or clara rings!!

Erin said... 62

Erin Engler: I'm contributing to baskets we are assembling for families in need.

Anonymous said... 63

Alisha Anderson: me and my family are giving money to my brother who is in desperate need,for christmas instead of exchanging gifts among the adults.

Anonymous said... 64

Alisha Anderson: facebook fan!!

Anonymous said... 65

Angela Peddle

Nicol said... 66

Nicol Montero facebook fan

Abbie said... 67

Abbie Webster: Sub for Santa to a sweet little family

Nicol said... 68

Nicol Montero: Something nice done at Christmas...I am grateful for the people who did secret santa for us when we were children. I hope to someday afford to pay it forward to a family in need.

Anonymous said... 69

Anna Richins

The Lawlor's said... 70

Kari Lawlor
I would choose a necklace.

Anonymous said... 71

Angela Peddle - The Naomi -- Silver Feather Turquoise Drop Earrings,

Anonymous said... 72

Angela Peddle - I dont have much money to get christmas gifts this year, so i'm going to make a dinner for my family for christmas. I hope they like it.

Anonymous said... 73

Anna Richins: I love the getaway earrings

Anonymous said... 74

Anna Richins: we always try to find someone in need at Christmas that our girls can help serve but can't give too many details 'cause it's always a secret...ssshhh.

Anonymous said... 75

Angela Peddle - Facebook Fan

Parkinson Party of 7 said... 76

Natalie Parkinson

Johnson Fam said... 77

coralee johnson - I love the hand knotted pearl necklace

Johnson Fam said... 78

coralee johnson - We are giving toys the CCCF this year.

Anonymous said... 79

Anne Scalarone

Morgan said... 80

Morgan Bradshaw: I plan on donating to my ward's angel program to help less fortunate people this christmas.

Anonymous said... 81

Emily Hartzell

Anonymous said... 82

Emily Hartzell: I would use it towards the Serena necklace-just gorgeous!

Anonymous said... 83

Anne Scalarone: I love the getaway earrings, so pretty!

Meggera said... 84

Megan Larsen. I love the Anastacia earrings!

Anonymous said... 85

Anne Scalarone: Every year since I was little I have gone to the mall and picked a "Chirstmas Angel" (or Giving Tree tag, its different everywhere) and bought all the gifts on the tag for the less fortunate person.

Anonymous said... 86

Anne Scalarone: Facebook Fan

Dianna said... 87

Dianna Boyce: I REALLY like the charlotte necklace!

Linda J. said... 88

Linda Jorgensen~ I love the Adelle Smokey Quartz! How gorgeous! But then there are several pairs of aqua earrings,Gee, the turquoise are really pretty... I'd have to do eeeny-miiiiney-mo.....

Dianna said... 89

Dianna Boyce: This year I bought clothes for a family at our church who are in need.

Caitlin Reed said... 90

Caitlin Reed: love The Contessa -- Topaz Swarovski Crystal and Brass Filigree Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35581424

xmo14x at yahoo dot com

Caitlin Reed said... 91

Caitlin Reed: I made a quilt for my boyfriend.

xmo14x at yahoo dot com

Caitlin Reed said... 92

Caitlin Reed: facebook fan

xmo14x at yahoo dot com

MadeInCanarias said... 93

Ave Taar

Katie said... 94

Katie Bindrup

Katie said... 95

I would use the gift certificate on the Brentwood- gorgeous!

MadeInCanarias said... 96

Ave Taar: I would like The Erin.

Katie said... 97

Katie Bindrup: my parents are helping with our airline tickets home!

Katie said... 98

Katie Bindrup: surprising my family with fun handmade gifts!

ACReviews said... 99

Ashley Camp: I would love to own the The Harlee- Hot Pink Ring!

ACReviews said... 100

Ashley Camp: We sent missionaries some care packages!

Anonymous said... 101

Laurie Underwood - when I went to their facebook page to become a fan, I fell in love with the light pink and green jewelry they were showing in their latest pics....I would totally get that!

Kristen M said... 102

Kristen Mason: I would get The Contessa -- Topaz Swarovski Crystal and Brass Filigree Earrings

Anonymous said... 103

Monica Gonzalez

Anonymous said... 104

Monica Gonzalez: My sister and I are delivering Christmas presents to less fortunate families.

Anonymous said... 105

Laurie Underwood: We have a gal that comes to clean our house twice a month. She really needs the cash (she homeschools her kids plus works plus her husband can't work because of a disability). She is a strong Christian, which is always a plus in my book, and her family is the most important thing to her. We always get her a ham and gifts for her and her kids at Christmas time. We are thankful for the opportunity to do that.

Vicki said... 106

Vicki VanDenBerghe: I would use the gift card toward The Ice Storm... I love it!

Kristen M said... 107

Kristen Mason: we participated in a gift drive with our church. gave presents for a little boy.

Vicki said... 108

Vicki VanDenBerghe: One year my brother and I did 12 days of Christmas for a family in our neighborhood. We were hiding behind a bush while they answered the door, and at the same time, the neighbors across the street pulled in and thought we were casing the home. It took some explaining, and luckily, we didn't get caught!

Anonymous said... 109

Monica Gonzalez: I want it all but I would use it towards The Jane -- Sassy Quartz Crystal and Gunmetal Chain

Vicki said... 110

Vicki VanDenBerghe: FB fan

Danae Curtis said... 111

Danae Curtis: facebook fan

Danae Curtis said... 112

Danae Curtis: facebook fan

Danae Curtis said... 113

Danae Curtis: Every year my husband does something really nice for me like clean the house, or buy me something really special. He's the best!

Danae Curtis said... 114

Danae Curtis: There are so many necklaces I like, I'm having trouble choosing just one!

Ahsun said... 115

Syed Ahsun Zafar

Ahsun said... 116

Syed Ahsun Zafar

Anonymous said... 117

Amy Packard

gunnfam said... 118

Sherri Gunn: anything with Pearls! I love pearls!

gunnfam said... 119

Sherri Gunn: I'm planning on organizing all of my mom's pictures for her for Christmas.

Amy said... 120

Amy Packard. I love the get away earrings, so if I win I would love to get them.

Mitch and Holly said... 121

Holly Hancock: The Cinnamon -- Autumn Jade Necklace, so very cute.

Cammi said... 122

cammi higley

Tiffany said... 123

Tiffany Hillam: The Valerie -- Blue and White Topaz Sterling Silver Earrings

Sara said... 124

Sara Allen

Kim said... 125

Kim Veigel

Sara said... 126

Sara Allen: DEFINITELY the Aspen earrings. So simple and chic!

Sara said... 127

Sara Allen: I'm unemployed, and my dad helped me get some Christmas presents for people this year ;)

Tiffany said... 128

Tiffany Hillam: we got a couple of gifts off the giving tree at my church! So excited to go shopping!

Tiffany said... 129

Tiffany Hillam:facebook fan

Jessica said... 130

Jessica Valentine: The Minx necklace

Jessica said... 131

Jessica Valentine: my neighbor/friend's brother died unexpectedly last week, so along with the dinners and whatnot, I'm going to give her a jewelry set (I make jewelry) made just for her

Jill said... 132

Jill Telford

Linda J. said... 133

Linda Jorgensen ~ My favorite Christmas was the year our friend's daughter was in the hospital. She had chronic medical conditions that made the hospital almost a second home for them. We had been storing a family Christmas gift (the box was huge!) and had been given a key to their house. Christmas Eve we snuck over to the house with the family gift that had been "hiding" in our garage and stood it next to the tree. We wrapped it in a great big white sheet and HUGE red bows. We also set the table for dinner with a menu and instructions, put a casserole, salad and sparkling cider in the refrigerator so all they would have to do was "heat and eat", and then stacked some gifts under the tree. Before we left we turned the heat back up, turned on the living room lights (we knew they were due back home within an hour or so of our visit), plugged in the tree and turned on the outside porch and Christmas lights. When they got home they were greeted by a warm, well lit home, gifts under the tree and dinner ready to go. It remains one of my favorite Christmas memories.

Anika said... 134

Anika Christensen

Amanda said... 135

Amanda Bradshaw - I love the knotted gold necklace

Amanda said... 136

Amanda Bradshaw - We have a friendly neighbor who shovels our sidewalk and driveway

Anonymous said... 137

Carolyn Bahl

intime said... 138

jennifer gersch

Anonymous said... 139

Melodie Nielson

Anonymous said... 140

Melodie Nielson-I LOVE the Contessa Earrings. That is what I would spend the money on.

Anonymous said... 141

Melodie Nielson-this year we bought some clothes and PJ's for a family we know whose dad has been out of work for 18 months. We left it on the doorstep. It was so neat!

Brian and Lisa said... 142

Lisa Tunquist

Anonymous said... 143

Becky Bumstead

Anonymous said... 144

Becky Bumstead- I would love to get The Gardenia Earrings. So pretty and would go with alot.

Landon, Dana and Julien said... 145

Dana Garner
I love the Breckenridge necklace so I would have to put the $30 towards that

Landon, Dana and Julien said... 146

Dana Garner
Last year we found an extremely poor family of four little boys who had just lost their mother and didn't have a father. They had just moved in with their aunt who was not able to buy presents for them so we got together with our entire family to give them Christmas dinner, presents, bedding, clothing, food and of course a few toys!

Anonymous said... 147

Becky Bumstead- we have left surprises on porches.

Anonymous said... 148

Melanie Rogers

Anonymous said... 149

Melanie Rogers:

Today a friend had a Christmas Princess party for the girls in our neighborhood, It was so nice.

Misty said... 150

Misty Choate

Anonymous said... 151

Melanie Rogers: I LOVE the pearl necklace.

Donna Hainsworth said... 152

I really like the bracelets.

Anonymous said... 153

Kelly Roper

Anonymous said... 154

Spence Roper

Anonymous said... 155

Edwin Pineda

Anonymous said... 156

Afton Hinckley

Spencer and Melina said... 157

Melina Maughan

Spencer and Melina said... 158

Melina Maughan: we are doing to 12-days of Christmas to a couple family's!

Euphoria13 said... 159

Mevurah Deleon

Euphoria13 said... 160

Mevurah Deleon- I would use the certificate to buy The Peony -- Baby Blue Amazonite Blossom on Sterling Silver Chain

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30408774

Angie said... 161

Angie Dodds - I love the Westwood necklace

kswense said... 162

Karen Swensen

kswense said... 163

Karen Swensen

andrea wardle said... 164

Andrea Wardle

andrea wardle said... 165

Andrea Wardle: I like The Bronx necklace

WareHouse said... 166

chelsea ware

andrea wardle said... 167

Andrea Wardle: One year for Christmas I handmade every gift I gave. It was fulfilling!

Kindy said... 168

Kindy HArdy

Heather K said... 169

Heather King: I love the Hot Chocolate -- Smoky Topaz Quartz Sterling Silver Ring.

Megan said... 170

Megan Izatt: We made a book of remembrance for my mom about my dad, who passed away a few years ago, for Christmas last year. She said it was the best gift ever!

Megan said... 171

Megan Izatt: Facebook Fan

Megan said... 172

Megan Izatt: I love the JeanMarie cuff bracelet!

Shelley K. said... 173
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Shelley K. said... 174

Shelley Krush

Heather K said... 175

Heather King: We're letting my husband's high school friend stay with us for a few days. That's nice right?

Heather K said... 176

Heather King: facebook fan

The Deterdings said... 177

Katie Deterding

Anonymous said... 178

Sally Dean: They have some gorgeous turquoise pieces, which I love, so I would probably pick the turquoise ring.

Monica Mary said... 179

Monica Giles

Monica Mary said... 180

Monica Giles: I would get a gift certificate as a gift. I know just the person to give it to!

Anonymous said... 181

Sally Dean: We have done the 12 days of Christmas in past years and that can be real fun. Sorry to your friend in the accident.

Anonymous said... 182

Sally Dean

Monica Mary said... 183

Monica Giles: We donate money to Make a Wish Foundation every Christmas in the names of our neighbors. Tey let you choose the amount and then print out an individual certificate for each person.

Spencer and Melina said... 184

Melina Maughan: The Jane -- Sassy Quartz Crystal and Gunmetal Chain

Nicole said... 185

Nicole Parker

monica said... 186

Monica Blood

Mama B said... 187

Sara Blair

monica said... 188

Monica Blood: I would use the $30 towards the "peacock" cocktail ring.

Mama B said... 189

Sara Blair: We got my mother in law a camera so she can FINALLY take pictures of her grandkids!

Mama B said... 190

Sara Blair: Facebook Fan

Mary on Lake Pulaski said... 191

Mary Kolb

Nicole said... 192

Nicole Parker: The Fiesta necklace is just to cute.

Mama B said... 193

Sara Blair: I would get The Cinnamon -- Autumn Jade Necklace

Suzanne said... 194

Suzanne Brenchley

Mary on Lake Pulaski said... 195

Mary Kolb - I would spend my gift certificate on The FireFly -- Red Orange Swarovski Crystal Teardrop Silver Earrings.

Suzanne said... 196

Suzanne Brenchley: Sub for Santa for a different family in need every year.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said... 197

Mary Kolb = today we dropped off two gifts at our church for the giving tree where children whose parents cannot buy gifts leave their wishes. One girl wanted a pair of jeans and the other wanted a sketch pad and color pencils.

monica said... 198

Monica Blood: This year I am hand-making personalized gifts for everyone in my family. I wanted to give everyone something more meaningful than the usual gift card or sweater.

monica said... 199

Monica Blood: Facebook Fan

Suzanne said... 200

Suzanne Brenchley: The Luxe -- Smoky Lemon Quartz Gems on Gold Tone Chain Necklace

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