{ Summer Vacation Giveaway Winner! }

Oh, how I've missed you!  My vacation has been lovely and rejuvenating and inspiring.  The best part is that it's not yet over, but I wanted to pop in and announce the winner.  I couldn't believe how many entries I received for this giveaway!  If you haven't noticed, we love you LillyElla!  Without further ado, I present to you, the winner:

# 20, Jenny in New York who chose these perfect Coral Bells earrings.  Contact me or Nicole from LillyElla to claim your prize.

Now for the bonus... 10% off your purchase at LillyElla when you mention Charmed, I'm Sure upon checkout.  Thank you so much to LillyElla for sponsoring this amazing giveaway!  Now, go squeeze the last rays of sunlight out of summer.  And hold your breath for September because I have got the most perfect baby shower planned, giveaways up the wazoo.  Until then!

{ Summer Vacation Giveaway }

I'm going on vacation... fabulous, glorious, long needed vacation. I'm going to read, relax, and get a tan. I've thus decided to take a bloggy break. I know, I know... Come on now, don't cry. I'll be back in time. Hey, how about a fabulous giveaway to cheer you up? There, that's better.

I have been saving this little shop for a special occasion because I LOVE it so much. You will never believe me when I tell you that these beautiful pieces are handmade. Oh, they are just heavenly. I literally want everything in LillyElla's shop. Go on by and check it out here. Then leave me a comment telling me what your favorite piece is. Dependent upon availability, that will be your prize if you are so lucky to be the winner. Here are a few of my personal favorites:

Signs of Spring Bracelet

Garden Branch Bracelet

Ginkgo and Pearls Silver Necklace

Dragonfly Dew Drop

And since I'm going on vacation, this giveaway will end whenever I say so. Have fun shopping! Oh, I almost forgot! Just leave a message telling LillyElla that you found her shop by way of Charmed I'm Sure and recieve 10% off your purchase. Isn't she nice? I think so. Stop by her blog to say thanks. Good luck friends!

See you when I see you! Happy Summer!

{Contest Rules}
-You have until I say time's up to enter.
-To enter:
(1) make a comment on this post, and
(2) include your favorite piece of jewelry
-Anonymous comments are void.
-Only enter once please. Let's play nice.
-The winner will be chosen randomly.

{ The Knot }

Cute Cassandra over at Coco & Kelley is hosting the best little wedding contest. Plan a wedding from an inspiration room (she has 36 rooms to choose from). I played along and had so much fun, who doesn't love a wedding? Love, love, love. Here is what I came up with:

Inspiration Room:

My Inspiration Board:

Everyone should play along... but be sure to make your board clash or to add some bridesmaid dresses from the 80's that feature puffed sleeves and neon purple taffeta. I really want to win!

{ Door Tour }

The front doors in Virginia are inviting and colorful. I love the feeling of hospitality they give. Here are a few doors that I wouldn't mind peaking behind. (Old Town Alexandria)









You are curious what kind of design wonders are inside too, aren't you?! I dare you to knock on one. :) Just be sure to take a photo so I can see!

{Living In Color: Red }

As promised, I present to you, Red.

Photo Sources: Martha Stewart, Point Click Home, Living Etc., Traditional Home.

I know. Stunning. I'm not a red girl but I think these rooms have changed me. Don't you adore the chandeliers?

Now for the real matter at hand. Which one of you voted that only my mother would love the look of my blog? Come on. Fess up. Mom, was that you? Throw me a line here. If it's that bad, I need some feedback. I kid. I know you all love me.