Falling in love with the open circle necklace happened pretty fast too. But then all speedy decision making ability left me. What did I want it to say?
The thought of being able to have something personalized and unique is wonderful, but the pressure to get the words right was weighing heavy. What was truly important and meaningful to me? But not too cheesy, or heavy, or mushy. Something joyful. Many options were discussed and discarded.
For a while, I thought it might say "the little things", as a reference to noticing and appreciating life's small pleasures. But hubby told me I shouldn't put myself down - it took a while to dawn on me what he was getting at. Men.
So back to the drawing board. And eventually, after much thought, this is how it turned out. And it just makes me smile.
I never thought, way back in 2006 when I began, that blogging was going to be something so important to me. It's a part of my life now and a space which I have come to value hugely. Although possibly less than my mother. She likes to call me up and harass me when I haven't posted regularly. I have suggested she just speak to me, but she says it's not the same. So much so, that when I suggested I was a bit overstretched a while back and perhaps I should put domesticali on the back burner for a bit, she told me she would rather I gave up work and just blogged instead.
It's a funny world. Thank you so much for stopping by here and sharing it with me. And by way of thanks, I have something to share with you too.
Would you like to have a $75 gift certificate to spend in Lisa's shop? Because that's what she is giving to one of you. Although please, please do not ask me to help you decide what to say if you choose something personalized.
Just leave me a comment to enter the draw, and then nip off over to Lisa Leonard Designs and start deciding which one you'd pick. Just a word of warning, it may take some time.... but like blogging, probably time well spent.
This is the best giveaway I have ever seen!
I have loved Lisa's designs for a while now.
Posted by: jess | 12 January 2010 at 13:52
Wise words indeed
Posted by: TheMadHouse | 12 January 2010 at 13:58
Perfect! x
Posted by: Jenny | 12 January 2010 at 13:59
Oh I love your necklace! Just perfect. K x
Posted by: kristina | 12 January 2010 at 14:05
You chose well. I love Lisa's jewellery and would love to have one of her necklaces. I frequently look at her shop and drool. Love, Amanda xxx
Posted by: Amanda | 12 January 2010 at 14:06
This is beautiful and just perfect!
Posted by: Simone | 12 January 2010 at 14:11
Oh sure, I've followed your blog forever,well maybe a year; I can't remember the last time I commented (sorry) and now that you're giving away one of Lisa's designs - here I am! Love the words you chose! Thank you for the chance to make my own :)
Claudia
Posted by: claudia | 12 January 2010 at 14:17
I LOVE "live laugh blog", too funny. Beautiful items and I'd be so happy to win the giveaway.
Posted by: JenM | 12 January 2010 at 14:25
Whao, that is so generous of her!! I'm off to have a look at her shop straight away!
Blogging is something quite surreal. As you know, you're one of the people who made me decide to start a blog, and I'm ever so grateful. It's made me see life in such a different way, you just learn to appreciate all the little things that surround you, that you would probably fail to notice otherwise. So thank you!
Posted by: Petit Filoux | 12 January 2010 at 14:32
I have been flipping over Lisa's designs since the first time I saw them! I love her birdie necklaces!
Posted by: Jessica | 12 January 2010 at 14:34
That is a lovey necklace! : )
Posted by: alice | 12 January 2010 at 14:43
I love the words you chose, perfect! But even more, I love what you said about your mom. I wish my daughter had a blog- she reads mine and I'm sure it gives her an insight into a part of me she doesn't see in day to day life, since I'm not great at expressing myself verbally. Sort of like getting a little peek into someones diary. With permission, of course. live...laugh... blog...indeed!
Posted by: Autum | 12 January 2010 at 14:44
Thanks for the link - what beautiful necklaces!
I'm not sure I'd be keen on my mum reading my blog. A world of strangers - fine, my mum - not so much...
Posted by: mooncalf | 12 January 2010 at 14:46
I've been following your blog just for a little while and i love your honesty, creativity and take on love. Thank you for sharing your life. Love the necklace by the way and would love to be entered in the draw
Posted by: Maggie | 12 January 2010 at 15:00
Lovely choice. Thanks for the chance to own one...
Posted by: Rattling On | 12 January 2010 at 15:06
That is truly lovely.
And hee hee! your mother.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 12 January 2010 at 15:12
well, i'm not going to turn down a chance at one of those! yours is gorgeous!
Posted by: kirsten | 12 January 2010 at 15:15
What a lovely giveaway! She is very kind.
As for your words... well, don't they just sum up a perfect life? At least, if you add the phrase 'and drink red wine' (!)
Posted by: AngelJem | 12 January 2010 at 15:16
Perhaps your Mum could be a guest blogger when you are very busy?!
Love your choice of words.x
Posted by: French Knots | 12 January 2010 at 15:21
Oh yes, please, please, please put my name in it. For the sake of the Changing Room, you know ;-)
Fab choice of words. Are we allowed to ask what you sent in return?
Posted by: dottycookie | 12 January 2010 at 15:25
Love your choice of words.
I too, am very fond of my blogging community I have found and find myself a part of.
Posted by: Ramona | 12 January 2010 at 15:31
Great choice, it's perfect. I love LIsa's work, I got the Be Still necklace for Christmas and I absolutely love it. What a great giveaway!
Posted by: Jennifer | 12 January 2010 at 15:38
I love her work. So pretty!
Posted by: Sarah | 12 January 2010 at 16:03
Ah! Your word choice for your necklace is fantastic. I really really love Lisa's work and currently have my eye on her new "heartstrings" necklace...perhaps for Valentines? Or maybe Mother's Day...
Posted by: Katie R | 12 January 2010 at 16:06
Please don't give up blogging! Domesticali is one of the happy things in my day!
I'd love to win a necklace. Lisa Leonard's jewelry is so lovely!
Posted by: Alexis | 12 January 2010 at 16:07
My daughter got one from her sweet husband for xmas and I was jealous,, wishing he'd teach my husband how to choose a gift:D
Posted by: carolyn | 12 January 2010 at 16:12
I love it, perfect!
xxx
Posted by: Daisie | 12 January 2010 at 16:19
you couldn't have said it better!
what a lovely reminder of the things that make you happy...a very special necklace indeed.
Posted by: kelly | 12 January 2010 at 16:33
What lovely things; I can see how hard it must have been to choose.
Posted by: m | 12 January 2010 at 16:36
Your necklace is lovely with a great sentiment! I have no idea which one I would choose if I was lucky enough to win! x
Posted by: Simone | 12 January 2010 at 16:39
you made a great choice xxxx
Posted by: driftwood | 12 January 2010 at 16:39
I love the necklace you chose, it would make me smile too.
Posted by: pjs | 12 January 2010 at 16:56
Oh, great giveaway! I LOVE her stuff...thanks.
Posted by: Liane | 12 January 2010 at 17:05
I love your necklace - have been eyeing Lisa's designs for a while....
Posted by: Minnado | 12 January 2010 at 17:06
I would love to own one of Lisa's designs! I love what you have had engraved on yours too!
Posted by: Amy Woo | 12 January 2010 at 17:09
I would love to win one of Lisa's necklaces! I love the one in your post; it would inspire me to blog more often.
Posted by: weedwacker | 12 January 2010 at 17:13
What a gorgeous piece of jewellery! Love it and am off to check out the website now. V xx
Posted by: Victoria | 12 January 2010 at 17:29
Wonderful!
Posted by: Gina | 12 January 2010 at 17:34
Aah, your choice of words made me smile, as does Lisa's work. What did you send her?
And your Mum, she makes me smile too. (but not hubby!).
So please toss my name into the hat, what a generous giveaway.
Posted by: Pebbledash | 12 January 2010 at 17:45
Oh, it's just divine!
It should be every bloggers wish to have one just like it!
You were my blogging inspiration too and, like your mother, I don't like it when you don't post. So there!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 12 January 2010 at 17:47
What a stunning piece of jewellery. I love it! And your choice of words seem perfect... for all of us who blog really. Please can I be included in your giveaway?
Posted by: Gina | 12 January 2010 at 17:54
I love the story about your Mom. Lisa's necklace are really lovely.
Posted by: Kate | 12 January 2010 at 17:56
I think your choice of words is perfect!
Posted by: jen | 12 January 2010 at 17:58
Oh, pick me, pick me!
Posted by: Mariko | 12 January 2010 at 17:58
Love it!
Posted by: Amy C. | 12 January 2010 at 18:02
Wow, now *that* is a giveaway! I love the simplicity of her stuff. Your necklace looks great.
Posted by: Emma | 12 January 2010 at 18:07
I have admired Lisa's designs for so long, but have never indulged and bought a piece. Whether I win here or not, the time to buy a necklace is drawing nearer.
Posted by: soNOTcool :: Jodi Anderson | 12 January 2010 at 18:12
I love Lisa's pieces...they are so personal and lasting. I think you made the right choice..just perfect!
Posted by: Michelle | 12 January 2010 at 18:22
The words are perfect! And the necklace looks great on you.
I've ordered from Lisa in the past, for gifts, but how nice it would be to get something for me, just me!
Posted by: greetingarts | 12 January 2010 at 18:29
My mother does the same!
Posted by: joanna | 12 January 2010 at 18:47