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Heart Gifts from Lauren Nicole

01/28/13 | Giveaways & Reviews

I love giving gifts. I am not crazy about the commercialization of Valentine’s Day but I love the sentiment behind the holiday. I am very intentional with what I give to others and so, I use the term heart gifts because my gifts always come from the heart.

Back in the day when I was kidless, I used to be the ultimate gift giver. I’d scour this little shop where local artists displayed their work and would make sure I paired up the perfect gift for whoever I was purchasing for. Of course, they closed or moved or something and left me bereft and mourning for weeks after.

Being a creative being, some of my favorite heart gifts to give were handmade. I am adept at soapmaking and coloring in my friends favorite colors or bathroom decorations. I could also whip up a scarf, shawl or blanket to suit the occasion. What can I say. I was fabulous.

Fast forward to today and I’ll be happy if I remember to wish you a happy birthday. If you’ve received a birthday card from me in the last 3 years then consider yourself extra special. I have Valentine’s Day cards from last year that never really made their way out (is it okay if I send the same ones this year?). Still, I miss giving heart gifts. I try to do it nowadays but, it hasn’t been easy.

When I saw some of the work from Lauren Nicole Gifts though, I knew I’d found a favorite little shop where I’d be able to find/create the perfect gift for anyone on my list.

Even though I’m not normally a fan of V-Day, I think I’m totally back on the bandwagon. Though I would not be mad if you should want to buy me a little something for my birthday next month. The great thing about heart gifts is that you can give them at any time during the year.

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As a Mami, I know I rarely buy anything for myself. And by extension, few people get me anything these days. Which is okay (I guess). I know plenty of us feel this way. But, can you imagine getting this for Valentine’s Day?

How cool is that?! I am so happy with this piece. It’s the first thing I’ve gotten that has my Twitter handle on it. The frog princess took one look at it and exclaimed “Mami, your necklace so pretty!”. I couldn’t agree more.

I’m already cooking up great ideas for the upcoming year. I have friends that will be new Mamis and I think any number of these would qualify as a perfect new Mami present.

I think the footprints are adorable, don’t you? The possibilities are endless.  Feel free to casually share this post on FB and tag your significant other to make sure they know what you want.

Oh and, for those of you who looking forward to fabulous conferences this year, I found this:

Great googly moogly! Is this not the awesomest badge holder you’ve ever seen?! No more funky lanyards for me, no sir! I am stylin’ from here on out! Seriously, this made me giddy when I found it. I will definitely be making a statement at BlissDom this year (it’s the first conference of the year for me).

Lauren Nicole Gifts has renewed my love of heart gifts. As I step into this week, I have my Mami’s homegoing anniversary coming up and, I think I have found a special way to keep the siblings close and share a little of our love for her through our jewelry. Stay tuned, I might share what these heart gifts will look like.

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I love that this personalized jewelry can speak to your uniqueness (like my Twitter handle necklace with my birthstone on it) or your memories. They can celebrate the special moments in your life or create a time capsule for one particular moment (I can’t wait til the frog princess makes a drawing that I can send off to turn into a necklace).

I am a fan. A big fan because I have missed giving heart gifts and Lauren Nicole has given me a way to do so again. I still feel like I’m making something for someone except someone else gets to do the work. It’s the best of both worlds.

Oh and Denise, the owner of the company, sorta thought you guys might like to win a little something. I tried to insist that I needed something else to really inspire me to write this post but, she wouldn’t budge. I guess she thinks you guys are pretty special.

Go ahead and enter below for your chance to win a $50 gift card to get your very own heart gift. I think I only have one requirement, get something for yourself.

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Disclosure: I was provided with the 2 pieces of customized jewelry seen above in order to give my thoughts and opinion on the pieces. All opinions, thoughts and happy dances are purely my own.

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Comments

  1. Notblessedmama says

    January 28, 2013 at 5:29 am

    LOVE!!! I hope I win!

  2. Notblessedmama says

    January 28, 2013 at 5:31 am

    Oh and my fav V-day gift to give will be the necklace I’m giving myself when I win! 😀

  3. Paul says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:05 am

    Heart shaped box of chocolates!

  4. Yadira says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:58 am

    I think my favorite is the one with the drawing.

  5. Lu says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:34 am

    The person kid drawing really touched my heart.
    Lu recently posted..Are You Worth Documenting? **Exploring Self-Portraits**My Profile

  6. Jennifer H says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:13 am

    my own! 🙂
    Jennifer H recently posted..Comment on Eddie Bauer Trail Hiker Travel System Review & Giveaway! by JessicaMy Profile

  7. Yery Robinson says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:27 am

    SO cute!!!!!!!!

  8. John Hutchens says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:52 am

    Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Birthstone Jewelry

  9. Ghada says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:28 am

    That’s tough! I’d love to get a pendant like yours with the Twitter handle. But at the same time, my son is so into drawing at the moment, I know he’d love if we could put his art on a pendant.

  10. Natalie says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Oh, I think I’d get my Twitter handle. Or no, a drawing Ethan did of me. Or maybe something for my mom. There’s so many that I want!
    Natalie recently posted..Parenting Tips: How To Stop Yelling At Your KidsMy Profile

  11. Tamar says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I like chocolate.

  12. SuZ says

    January 28, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I adore adore adore the foot one!

  13. Kelly D says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    I like jewelry, the initial heart necklaces on Lauren Nicole are really nice

  14. tricia dunkle says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    My favorite is the drawing! I think this is too cute!

  15. jennifer says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    omg the drawings kids make one is precious. i love love love it.

  16. ELIZABETH C. says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    My favorite would be a ruby heart ring my daughter gave me.

  17. susan wiener says

    January 28, 2013 at 5:48 pm

    my fav. is the circle one w. the 3 beads. So pretty! thx

  18. Karina Fernandez says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Too many choices, can’t make up my mind. I guess I’ll go with the necklace as my first favorite.

  19. Susan Chester says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    I love to give and receive small, pretty boxes of chocolate.
    Susan Chester recently posted..Happy New Year!My Profile

  20. Stephanie Dean says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Sooo so cute!! =)

  21. Michelle C says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I like to give or receive heart shaped candy! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

  22. Taylor Anne Moffett says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:26 pm

    I would love the chance to win!! Thank you so much for the giveaway!

  23. christina moore says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    I love the Circle of Love

  24. Nicole says

    January 29, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    My fave heart gifts to give are the things that I have made myself and are custom to the person I am giving it too!

  25. judy gardner says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    i would love to give a friend one of the pendants with her child’s drawing on it

  26. Terri Moore says

    January 31, 2013 at 3:20 am

    My favorite heart gift is anything my children make for me, they are treasured.

  27. Lesley M. says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    I really like the one with the birthstones dangling in the middle!

  28. stephanie says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    heart shaped chocolate!

  29. Marty Harris says

    February 1, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    I like the Hand Stamped Puzzle Piece Necklace (Pewter)
    marwayhar@gmail.com

  30. Judy Estrin says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:54 am

    The red hearts in chocolate from See’s Candies is what I love to give out. Love the personalized keychains!

  31. Amber Porter says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    Food is my fav heart gift.

  32. Sharold says

    February 2, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I am not picky and love anything I get

  33. Gaye M says

    February 2, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    I heart giving (and receiving) jewelry. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it’s always a reminder of something or someone special.

  34. Christina says

    February 3, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Would love to give my sister in law the baby footprint necklace. She’s due any time, and that would make a great keepsake

  35. Angela W says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Birthstone Jewelry

  36. latoya says

    February 3, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    I love heart neckalces and rings.

  37. amy deeter says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    the Circle of Love

  38. Kat Emerick says

    February 3, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Love the Wax Seal Initial Necklaces to give my daughter.

  39. Lori C. says

    February 3, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    homemade Valentine

  40. Kari Flores says

    February 3, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I would have my older son do a drawing and I would have another pendant with my baby son’s footprint.

  41. Sarah Z says

    February 3, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I also love the necklace made from the drawing!

  42. gina says

    February 3, 2013 at 5:06 pm

    I make dolls & I love to give them as heart gifts because they are one of a kind & I put lots of work & thought into them.

  43. shanta spradlin says

    February 3, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    A box of chocolate

  44. Kelly Britton says

    February 3, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Since my husband passed in ’10…anything that I get as a gift means so much to me. Just having someone think of me means so much.

  45. mary gardner says

    February 3, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    i like the circle of love and the initial heart necklaces

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

  46. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    February 3, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    I love to get Roses !!!

  47. Sylvia Zajis says

    February 3, 2013 at 9:37 pm

    My favorite gift is a mothers ring or necklace.

  48. Vikki Billings says

    February 3, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    My favorite is the “I Love You To The Moon & Back” necklace.

  49. crystal allen says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    i love heart ear rings thanks

  50. Buddy Garrett says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    I love to give jewelry or expensive chocolates.

  51. cassandra mccann says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:56 pm

    i do not have alot of money so i give home baked and made gifts

  52. Sandy McFadden says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    I love you to the moon and back!

  53. Sand says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    I like the Hand Stamped Circle of Love Necklace with Heart .

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