I've been a reader and fan of Kristan's blog for years, and am lucky enough to count her as a friend. Kristan writes the hilarious
Confessions of a Cookbook Queen. She
is the queen of cupcakes and sweets...and I know that I cannot read her posts in public because they usually result in a full-on, out-loud belly laugh. {Which doesn't go over all that well when you're sitting alone in Starbucks. Go figure.}
Kristan is now a
Noonday ambassador. If you've never heard of Noonday, please
click here for the story of how they started and their mission. Simply, Noonday creates economic opportunity for the poor and vulnerable.
{I love this graphic. source: Noonday}
Here's an excerpt from Kristan's blog. This really hit home with me...maybe it will for you, too.
"Helping others is NOT AN ALL OR NOTHING THING. World changer does not mean martyr. There is not some secret “good people” club that screens you on your knowledge of politics and does an inventory of how many items in your home are not Fair Trade.
World changers start with a baby step. And that is okay."
Here are a few of my Noonday pieces.....
Noonday artisans craft everything from jewelry to paper products to linens.
Noonday has a
new line of products for fall, and it's beautiful. I love being able to read about where the products are coming from and the artisans who make them.
So, to celebrate the new line, and to introduce you to
Noonday, Kristan is offering one $100 gift voucher to one of you! Yay!
To enter, visit Kristan's Noonday site, and tell me what piece or product you love. (Maybe this laptop case, or drop earrings, or this scarf!)
Enter up to three times, stating 3 different pieces (leave a separate comment for each).
***Giveaway
closed! Congrats to the Cooking Actress! ***
Entries will be accepted through 11:59 CST, Friday, October 11th.
Now, go be a world changer...you can start by shopping!
I'd love the Nahuala Rectangle trays. They'd be great for everyday use.
ReplyDeleteAfrican Sunset Necklace is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteReady or Knot earrings are super cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Ruth Necklace in Turquoise and Red! It would be so pretty with so many different outfits!
ReplyDeleteI also love the Evening Horizon Necklace, the blue and gold are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe Blanco y Negro Scarf looks so cozy and perfect for fall!
ReplyDeleteI like the Mango Wood Salad Servers; I have a thing for pretty wood!
ReplyDeleteThe Urban Folklore Bag is super-cute!
ReplyDeleteBut I also really like Charlotte's Bag. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love love love the grey whispers cowl scarf!
ReplyDeleteThe drop earrings are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the elegant arrows necklace too!
ReplyDeleteAnd the hammered orb cuff in gold!
ReplyDeleteI love the by the docks bag
ReplyDeleteAnd the fiesta journal
ReplyDeletethe tea towel set
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful program to promote and support!
ReplyDeleteLove the cozy zip wrap!
ReplyDeleteThe hats are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe rectangle trays are cute.
ReplyDeleteI love the picked plum scarf! The colour is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe 'On the Mark' necklace is so simple and elegant, perfect for any outfit
ReplyDeleteFinally, Annie's Feathered Earrings are amazing! Definitely on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThe set of 3 tea towels are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe Inca Steps necklace in teal is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the handmade stationery in Filligree
ReplyDeleteNahuala Rectangle Trays
ReplyDeleteAcai Ombre Necklace
ReplyDeleteThe wildflower belt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteUnpredictable Necklace
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Nahula trays are gorgeous and such a great price!
ReplyDeleteI so so want that journal!
ReplyDeleteBeen looking for a statement necklace... I'm thinking the Dahlia Necklace would do nicely!
ReplyDeleteAnd lastly, I love both colors of the brightly wound bracelet! Don't know how I'll choose if I win!
ReplyDeleteI love the Zoe necklace in Coral!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte's bag is also fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI also love the Minted necklace!
ReplyDeleteThe Carolina Pom scarf is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I really love the scattered steps necklace!
ReplyDeleteThe tea towels would also look great in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm a sucker for homemade stationery, so the cards really caught my eye!
ReplyDeleteThe Inca Steps necklaces are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThreaded belt in yellow - so cute!
ReplyDeleteHammered orb cuff in gold
ReplyDeleteI like Ana's scarf.
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I like Nahuala's rectangle trays.
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I really like the Clementine laptop case! l-parnell(at)earthlink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteI really like the Junas wristlet! (I know the fabric is gorgeous and matching!) l-parnell(at)earthlink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the embellished belt made from Peru. http://issuu.com/noondaycollection/docs/catalogfall2013final-singlepagelowr/36?e=4702597/4598473 I think this is the link to it?
ReplyDeleteI really like the Grey Whispers Cowl! l-parnell(at)earthlink(dot)net
ReplyDeleteKim P - The winter garden arm warmers would be fun!
ReplyDeleteKim P - I also like the Carolina pom scarf - must like all the pom poms
ReplyDeleteKim P - the Jones Journal would be great for my niece!
ReplyDeleteThose nested glove/mittens are awesome. And the plum color is pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteAnd the funky paper bead necklace would look great with a black sweater! Thanks for letting us know about this company!
ReplyDeleteThat laptop case is gorgeous! Would make traveling with work to do much more fun :)
ReplyDeleteAnd that Blanco Y Negro Infinity scarf matches my winter coat!
ReplyDeleteI like the moonlit cable infinity scarf!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the bethe rope necklace. Simple but beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI also like the Angelica infinity scarf!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the handmade stationary. It would be great for sending little notes to friends and family.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love that journal! xo And this is a fabulous mission. xo
ReplyDeleteI am so gaga over the Angelica Infinity Scarf!
ReplyDeleteI can't even contain myself over the La Gloria Bag!
ReplyDeleteI can't choose! I love it all! But I do keep going back to that journal.
ReplyDeleteLove those Colorblock Hoops! :)
ReplyDeleteAlso love that Tea Towel, Gallina. I would totally frame it!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love that Blanco y Negro Infinity. I would probably gift it to my SIL :)
ReplyDeleteI love the gray whispers cowl!
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DeleteI like the mango wood salad servers.
ReplyDeleteI am dying to get the modern angles necklace! thanks for the chance!
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I also want the tangled beads bracelet as it goes with everything!
ReplyDeleteI like the Nahuala Oval Tray.
ReplyDeleteand the wanderlust necklace!!! I am obsessed!
ReplyDeleteI am dying to get the modern angles necklace! thanks for the chance!
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I like the Inca Steps Necklace (Teal).
ReplyDeleteMetallic pearls Bracelet
ReplyDeleteViolet Horn Bracelet
ReplyDeleteDoreen Colorblock Cuff
ReplyDeleteI love the Evening Horizon Necklace!
ReplyDeleteThe rightly rushed arm warmers are gorgeous (and timely)!
ReplyDeleteLove the Nahuala Oval Tray
ReplyDeleteI love the color of the classic blue hat. Just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the Metallic pearls Bracelet
ReplyDeleteJunas Wristlet
ReplyDeleteThe Shalom necklace in navy is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHow do I pick only 3? They are all so pretty...love the copper twist bracelet!
ReplyDeleteBrightly wound bracelet is nice too :)
ReplyDeleteand the patchwork clutch!
ReplyDeleteI also like the Patchwork Makeup Bag.
ReplyDeleteLooooove the Gray Whispers Cowl! There's so many gorgeous things! :)
ReplyDeleteAnother love is there stationery kits and journals, so cute!
ReplyDeleteI loved the two coins necklace!
ReplyDeleteI love the Dahlia Necklace and the Carved Jade Bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThe Grey Whispers Cowl is beautiful and looks so soft!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric on Charlotte's Bag is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI had never seen this before! I love it all...the market tote,
ReplyDeleteOr the inca steps bracelet,
ReplyDeleteOr the brightly wound bracelet. So many pretty things!
ReplyDeleteFirst, the La Noche bracelet is AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteI also really like the banded brass cuff
ReplyDelete...aaaand the Rose Quartz earrings!
ReplyDeleteThe tea towels are so cute!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the rosa scarf.
ReplyDeleteI also love the colors on the acai necklace!
ReplyDeleteI'm learning how to accessorize so the Vintage Lace Scarf would be a great addition to my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteI love the Scattered Step necklace.
ReplyDeleteI also love Ready or Knot necklace.
ReplyDeleteAnd Love the Moonlit Cable Infinity Scarf! Thanks for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteGosh, this stuff is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy first loved item is the Vintage Lace Scarf.
I also love the Jalia Ombre necklace.
ReplyDeleteMy third item is the Metal Pearls earrings. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the hammered orb cuff!
ReplyDeleteThe Mediterranean Sea earrings are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe jones design journal is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the
ReplyDeleteInca Steps necklace
The on the mark necklace is to die for!
ReplyDeleteLoving all the tea towels,
ReplyDeleteI love the bone earrings!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the knotted nobility earrings!!! They're so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd the floral reef cup is so neat!
ReplyDeleteEdrie J.
ReplyDeleteI like the engraved cuff bracelet
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ReplyDeleteThe courtney cuff bracelet
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ReplyDeletethe hammered orb cuff bracelet
i love the mango wood salad servers!
ReplyDeletei love the elegant arrows necklace!
ReplyDeletejalia ombre necklace <3
ReplyDeletei love the dew drop necklace~
ReplyDeletei like daughters first diamond..its soo sweet
ReplyDeletei like the minted necklace
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to choose. I love the Gatsby necklace.
ReplyDeleteOh, and the fiesta journal!
ReplyDeleteAnd definitely the picked plum scarf!
ReplyDeleteI love the funky paper bead necklace.
ReplyDeleteI love the dangling diamond earrings!
ReplyDeleteThe cut lace earrings are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI hope I win the gift card but even if I don't I will probably buy the Sseko sandal base!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Lines and Stripes Infinity Scarf
ReplyDeleteI love the carved jade cuff bracelet
ReplyDeleteI also love the rewind clutch
ReplyDeleteI loved the Acai turquoise necklace but there were so many lovely jewelry pcs to choose from!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice work this ladies are doing!!! The world need more people like them!!!
ReplyDeleteI love almost everything…
This is one example
Tasseled Bullet Bracelets
or this one...Kakobe Kite Earrings
ReplyDeleteor this one...Golden Trio Necklace
ReplyDeleteI love these earrings: http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/earrings/lacey-leaf-earring-natural-1
ReplyDeleteand these http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/earrings/filigree-paisley-earrings
ReplyDeleteand of course these http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/earrings/rose-quartz-cluster-earrings
ReplyDeleteI love the Ready or Knot necklace!
ReplyDeleteLove the Two Coins Necklace!
ReplyDeleteI like the layered leaves necklace: http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/necklaces/layered-leaves-necklace !
ReplyDeleteLove the Brightly Wound Bracelet in Mint!
ReplyDeleteI like the Shine-On Necklace: http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/necklaces/shine-on-necklace !
ReplyDeleteAnd I like the Rewind Clutch: http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/bags/rewind-clutch !
ReplyDeleteI like the Neon Weave Bacelet http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/bracelets/neon-weave-bracelet
ReplyDeleteI like the Chrysopraise Chandelier Earrings http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/earrings/chrysoprase-chandelier-earrings
ReplyDeleteI like the Clustered Earrings (silver) http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/earrings/clustered-earring-in-silver
ReplyDeleteI love the Inca Steps Necklace in teal
ReplyDeleteThe Cozy Zip Wrap is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI love the Water Drop Prism Earrings!
ReplyDeleteI think the Shine-On necklace is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the Water Drop Prism Earrings!
ReplyDeleteThe Hammered Drop Earrings are another favorite.
ReplyDeleteBlanco y Negro Infinity scarf is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI must have the Moonlit Cable Infinity scarf!
ReplyDeleteI lvoe the Stars Arm Warmers, too, in natural.
ReplyDeleteI also love the la-noche-bracelet!
ReplyDeleteI love the wildflower belt http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/belts/wildflower-belt-large
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Love the Ready or Knot earrings!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Angelica Infinity Scarf!
ReplyDeleteThe second item I love is the Annie's Feathered Earrings
ReplyDeleteThe carved jade cuff is beautiful
ReplyDeleteAnd the third item is the Patchwork Journals, so cute!
ReplyDeleteThe rose quartz cluster earrings are nice too!
ReplyDelete1st: the ready or knot earrings on page 5 & everything on page 39
ReplyDelete2nd: both scarves on page 7 (make that all scarves in the look book!)
ReplyDelete3rd: tushabe layered necklace on page 18
ReplyDeleteTwo Coins Necklace- love it!
ReplyDeleteWater Drop Prism Earrings- so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBanded Brass Cuff- classy yet edgy
ReplyDeleteI love the bullet and bead earrings.
ReplyDeleteThe Tushabe layered necklace is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the colourful patchwork clutches.
ReplyDeleteThe bell flower cuff is a stunning accessory.
ReplyDeletei really love the tagua necklace
ReplyDeleteI love the Acai Rope Necklace in turquoise!
ReplyDeleteThe Dahlia necklace is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI really like the Shalom necklace in Navy
ReplyDeleteI've had my eye on the Jalia ombre necklace since it came out- so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, and the copper twist bracelet is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAaaaand the shine on necklace- really, they're all so pretty I could buy the whole store!!
ReplyDeleteI love the tasseled purse!
ReplyDeleteI love the available rope necklace!
ReplyDeleteAnd the chevron dangle earrings.....
ReplyDeleteAnd the stationary sets! :-D
ReplyDeleteI love Gallina tea towels. They are so cheerful! http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/home-and-gift/gallina-tea-towel
ReplyDeleteI also love the sterling circles necklace - it looks like Mickey Mouse :) http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/necklaces/sterling-circles-1
ReplyDeleteI also really like this honeycomb hat:http://www.kristanroland.noondaycollection.com/hats/honeycomb-hat-1
ReplyDeleteUrban Folklore bag!
ReplyDeleteThe inca steps necklace in teal is a long time favorite of mine!
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