"The Seven Days of Valentine's:" ~Where Etsy Steps in!~ {+ Giveaway!!}

My Dear Readers,

'Tis the long awaited day at last! The time when the "Etsy" part of my title at last begins to come into play..yes, that's right, ladies:

The Seven Days of Valentine's: Day Three

{Interview with Miss Laura of the Etsy shoppe, "Along For the Ride!"}

Lucia:  Hello, Miss Laura! Thank you so much, once more, for taking the time to answer these questions, *and* for donating such a lovely item for the giveaway. :) Would you tell us a bit about what got you into Etsy, and how long you've been there?

When I started my blog, I got introduced to the handmade community. I had been making jewelry for quite a while, but can only wear so much of it myself! I decided to start my Etsy shop as a way to share my love for jewelry and accessories with others. I've been actively selling items since the summer.


{Some of the items available in her shoppe are these gorgeouse peony hair pins..}
::Buy this now::

Lucia: What sorts of things do you *most* enjoy making, for your shop, or otherwise?

My favorite thing to make is beaded jewelry. I love turning seemingly separate things (beads, wire, chain) into something beautiful.


{Darlingly vintage rosette necklaces!}
::Buy this one now::

Lucia: Where do you see yourself and your shop in five years?

Oh gosh, in 5 years I hope to be a mommy. I want nothing more than to raise a family with my husband. As far as my shop, I hope I'm still creating and sharing my work with others. Hopefully my shop will only continue to grow.


{Lovely rosette earrings..I love these little guys!!}
::Buy this pair now::

Lucia: Awwe..isn't that great, girls? <3 Laura, for the present, is there another area of creativity that you would someday like to make into a shop, as well?

I'm slowly but surely working on my sewing skills. I hope to feature more hand sewn items soon!

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..Thank you so much for your time, Laura! Your shop is simply dee-lightful {isn't it??}! And now..because Miss Laura is also very sweet, :) she has agreed to sponsor a giveaway for my little heartsy event!:

..No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. ;) This exquisite pair of baby blue rosette earrings might be your's next week! Aren't they so adorable and perfectly shabby chic? I would love to adorn my ears with such prettiness..when I get around to getting them pierced, that is..

L.O.V.E.

..And here's how you can get your hands on a chance of this little bit o' "love:" :)

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{Mandatory Entry:}

**You must leave seperate comments for each entry point!**

Visit Laura's shop and tell me what your favorite item is,

&

Tell me your absolute favorite kind of rose!

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{Extra Entries:}

~Follow my blog publicly via Google Reader

(2 entries)

~"Heart" Laura's shop,

&

Add her to your Etsy "circle"

~Follow Laura's blog publicly via Google Reader

(2 entries)

~Add my blog link or button to your sidebar

(1 entry)

~Add Laura's blog link or Etsy shop link to your sidebar

(2 entries)

~Post about this giveaway and the "Seven Days of Valentine's!"

(3 entries)

~Purchase something from Laura's shop

(30 entries)

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{Notes:}

~I will use http://www.random.org/ to draw the winner on

February 25th, 2011

{I will announce the name later that day}

~If the winner fails to respond within 48 hrs. of the announcement, another number will be drawn.

~This giveaway is only open to U.S. residents :(