A Jewelry Party and A Giveaway!

Last Thursday night, I hosted a wine and cheese party featuring Silpada Designs Jewelry.

We had fun trying on all the jewelry, sipping wine and just hanging out.

My friend Gail who is a Silpada sales representative arrived earlier and set up all her fantastic jewelry on my dining room table. I had an opportunity to take a few pictures before my guests arrived.

This is actually two necklaces. One is the pendent hanging from a leather cord, the other is a gorgeous turquoise necklace with black onyx and crystal accents. My friend Maureen ended up with both of these! I don't blame her, as they are both beautiful.

Another display of two separate necklaces. I thought these would be perfect for the summer. The bronze tones of the stones would be gorgeous with a tan and white blouse!

These necklaces are so versatile and easily layered together.

All of Silpada Jewelry is hand crafted by artisans out of .925 sterling silver, enhanced only by pure copper. I like the fact that the company was founded by two woman who work with artisans all over the world to design and create their collection.

The jewelry I ordered came today! I cannot wait to wear this lovely crystal necklace.

How gorgeous is this!?

I also received these two sterling silver bracelets.

These earrings are for Ashley's birthday. (shhhh)

And this pretty little necklace is for someone else's birthday!

Isn't this necklace gorgeous?

My friend Gail has generously donated it for my giveaway!

Here is a closer look.

So for my giveaway, here is what you have to do:

Become a follower, and leave a comment.

Or, if you are already a follower, leave a comment.

(Be sure to leave your contact information as well.)

For an extra entry, visit Gail's Silpada website here, and peruse the catalog.

Come back and leave a comment about which piece of jewelry is your favorite.

As an added bonus, if you do see a piece of jewelry that you can't live without, mention Vignette Design when ordering and Gail will give you a 10% discount off the price.

That's it! Contest will end June llth.

(Sorry, but I cannot ship outside the US)

Good Luck!

I'm linking up to Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.

And Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie for Favorite Things. Saturday.

Thank you ladies for hosting!

Thank you Gail for this gorgeous necklace!

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Photographer For the Band!

Let me just say the 60's are still alive and well in San Francisco!

Our daughter recently got an apartment right on Haight Street, and I visited a couple of weeks ago to check it out and take a few pictures of her burlesque troop, Mama Queso's Burlesque Show.

When I arrived, I was welcomed by her friends. They were so excited for their "photo shoot!"

While they got into their costumes, I set up the mise en scene! I blacked out the windows and created a vintage feel with rosy lighting. An old scratchy jazz record was playing on the turntable setting the mood.

Mama Queso is on the left. She has an incredible voice, reminiscent of Janis Joplin. The girls also do skits and dance. Apparently burlesque is making a come back! Here is what they say about themselves:

"Mama Queso's Burlesque Show is a unique performance of its own theatrical genre. It is an eclectic group of gypsy jazz musicians who lead the dancing, singing and acting of the most beautiful, sassy women you've seen in this City.
They will put you back a few decades into their club of vaudeville-like strip teases, literary burlesque, comedic parodies and risque leg shows"

It was like a party! They all were so fun to be with and made me feel so welcome. Not once did I feel like there was a generation gap.

I think I took 500 pictures! Everyone wanted to be in the photograph here! The San Francisco bluegrass band Jugtown Pirates were there for moral support. The burlesque troop performs with them.

Today is Ashley's 24th birthday!

She is living the dream in the City by the Bay, building her catering business and performing for fun. I'm suggesting she get a day job!

Not much has really changed since she was little. She always liked playing dress up....

And dancing....

And showing "a little risque leg!"

Happy Birthday Ash!

For fun, check out Mama Queso's Burlesque Show's Facebook page.

They will be performing again June 30th in San Francisco at Milk Bar. If you're in the City, check it out!

Can we say day job?

I'm linking up to A Few of My Favorite Things for Favorite Things Friday, as well as Laurie at Bargain Hunting with Laurie for Favorite Things Saturday, because this day, and this girl is one of my favorite "things" ever!

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