Win a Swarovski crystal cocktail ring

Thanksgiving has come and gone officially thrusting us into the season of cocktail parties, family gatherings and holiday shopping. As we cross names off our shopping list, beloved by lindsay is giving away guilt-free self-indulgence for you, or the jewelry lover on your list.


Become a fan of beloved by lindsay on Facebook for a chance to win a custom Swarovski crystal cluster-cocktail ring!


See below for contest rules and additional entry methods.


Click here to view the full collection of rings at beloved by lindsay.

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Contest Rules:

You may receive (1) sweepstakes entry from any of the following entry methods:

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a) Like beloved by lindsay on Facebook

b) Tweet about this promotion and leave the URL to that tweet in a comment on this post

c) Blog about this promotion and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post

d) For those with no Facebook, twitter or blog, leave a comment on this post

- The winner will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail.

- Winner will have 72 hours to get back to me; otherwise a new winner will be drawn.
- The winner will choose between sterling silver or gold-filled metal and the Swarovski crystal colors of their choice.

This sweepstakes runs from 11/28/2011 to 12/16/2011.

Fun & Stylish Gifts Under $25

Some fun and inexpensive gifts for the friends or family on your list you never know just what to get for.  Alone, paired with another gift, or as stocking stuffers these stylish and playful gifts are guaranteed crowd pleasers...

Robot Tea Infuser and Drip Tray $11.51

Fifty Dresses That Changed The World 

hardback book $13.57

Big Lebowski letterpress coaster set $12.00

Birdie wine charms $8.25

Tina Fey Bossypants hardback book $14.20

The Annoying Orange $8 - $12
* Not familiar with the "Annoying Orange" series? Check this out: “The Annoying Orange Meets Santa.”

Laptop Cool Feet $14.00

Finger Painting Art Set $10.00

Digits $11.99
* Mini conductive pins that attach to the gloves you already love so you can use electronic touch screen devices, like smartphones and MP3 players, even when it’s below zero.

Spiral Air Plant Terrarium $25.00 

What do you wake up to in the mornings?

Recently, I've been reallllly struggling to get out of bed in the mornings.  I generally go to bed at a decent hour and I sleep well, but lately, when the alarm on my phone goes off in the morning, it's just NOT doing the trick.    So I'm convinced I need a new wake-up song for my alarm...


Currently I wake up to How You Like Me Now? by The Heavy, which I totally fell in love with after the Kia Motors super bowl commercial.  I just love those puppets--especially that sock monkey!! (And actually I'm a little surprised I've had the song as my alarm for as long as I have... when did that air, like two superbowls ago!?)  Okay, so I really need something new!!  

What do you wake up to in the mornings? What gets you jumping out of bed to start the day?

Happy (sleepy) Tuesday!

Cosmic Treasures: unexpected finds from a very special place

I recently found these four amazing pieces of jewelry in my birth mother's hope chest. I have poured over the contents of my mother's hope chest countless times in my lifetime; and I had never before set eyes on these four little cosmic treasures...

Pink sapphire and gold ring

I was so shocked to find the pink sapphire ring. Each time I open the hope chest, I always go through her jewelry. Even though I know what's in there, I still find myself pouring over every little piece. It's mostly costume jewelry but it is very touching to me to {literally} hold the rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings that she once wore. Her fingers were very slender, and despite the decades of my knuckle cracking habit, her rings fit me! It is missing one of the little diamonds, which I will have replaced; but beyond that the ring is in perfect condition and sooo lovely. And I love the color...strikingly similar to beloved.... kismet.

Gold hammered ring

The gold hammered ring. It's a simple ring with smooth hammering and a surprisingly modern style. I've have been doing a lot more hammered work with my pieces... it's no wonder why I was drawn to this piece.

Gold knot bracelet

The gold knot bracelet is just simply gorgeous. It's in perfect condition. My mother's wrists were very tiny, as are mine, so it fit's well. I paired it here with one of my beloved pieces, a rustic hammered brass bracelet.

Gold heart necklace

My personal favorite, the gold heart necklace. Which bears such a striking resemblance to the beloved logo...!! This was the last of the four pieces I found. Afterwards I could just sit there; marveling, thinking. How is it possible that I never noticed these pieces before? It was as though they had never been there {which I know is impossible} but then...blam...there they were the moment I needed / wanted to find them.

These are cosmic treasures indeed, each of them reminders to follow my passions and to never let go of my dreams!.

Have a happy Saturday, my beloved!!