Monday, November 06, 2006

BIG NEWS! Design Mom Giveaway!



Big day today. Guest Mom GcQ is in the house. And. So is the first Design Mom Giveaway! To thank all you lovely readers who have been spreading the word about Design Mom, I'm starting a series of Giveaways. Curious? Read on for your chance to win lovely loot.




Darlybird is giving the two very special pieces pictured above to the winner of the first Design Mom Giveaway.
Wouldn't you just love to own this amazing Pink Retrolite Necklace? So sweet and sexy, it hits your collarbone in the perfect spot. The 1.25" x 1" pendant hangs from a 16 1/2" adjustable sterling-plated chain. And what about this stunning bobby pin? It's called the Sarah Dahlia Bobby and it's vintage from West Germany. A Darlybird exclusive and in my opinion, the perfect compliment to your Thanksgiving ensemble.

Luckily, they can both be yours.

Here's the low-down:
-To enter the contest, you just need to make a comment on this post. Any comment.
-You have from this moment until this Friday, November 10th, at Midnight (EST) to comment.
-The winner will be randomly picked from the comments and announced on Monday the 13th.

Contest FYI:
-You don't need to have a blog to comment, but any Anonymous comments will be ignored.

-One entry per person, please.
-New Design Mom readers are welcome to enter, so tell your friends and family.

If you must own the necklace and bobby this minute and can't wait until Monday, go ahead and buy them here and here, or check out the other amazing finds at Darlybird while you try to develop your patience.

Good Luck and Happy Commenting!


Design Mom Giveaway sponsored by Darlybird.
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108 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

pick me!

sarah g.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9:59:00 AM EST  
Blogger Erin said...

That necklace is too adorable. Is making the #1 comment hurting my chances? I hope not.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9:59:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

is this a blogroll?

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:00:00 AM EST  
Blogger Gabrielle of Design Mom said...

It's not a blogroll. If you don't want to use your real name, no problem. I just need to be able to announce the winner. If it's you, I'll say, "Candace Y, who wrote: is this a blogroll?"

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:02:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a great idea! I love Darlybird! I bought some earrings from Darlybird that I just adore. I will definitely spread the word about the give-away. Fabulous blog!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:02:00 AM EST  
Blogger Girl con Queso said...

Oh my goodness, Design Mom. You ARE the new Oprah!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:25:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ohhh pretty!
can you send stuff abroad?

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:37:00 AM EST  
Blogger liz said...

here is my comment! I am crossing my fingers for the necklace.

happy monday

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:47:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a fun blog for this Monday morning.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:49:00 AM EST  
Blogger Anne said...

Those are beautiful! (Love your blog!!)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:59:00 AM EST  
Blogger Leslie said...

please pick my lovely comment. i love your blog so dearly. or should i saw darly. :)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:06:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gabby,
You've got quite a fan club! 'Love reading the blog - does this count? :)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:27:00 AM EST  
Blogger Bek said...

GCQ, she is the new Oprah. Really.

Ask her someday about the wicked art market that she and Lisa V Oh Judy did when they were in college...

Don't need the give away, but I love any excuse to go see what else is new at Darlybird...I need to get some of those baby booties.....

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:29:00 AM EST  
Blogger Jenni said...

Now I know why yours is always the first blog I read!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:29:00 AM EST  
Blogger Kendra said...

I made my comment for the giveaway on Girl con Queso's post. Oops! :) Love the Design Mom Giveaway logo, by the way.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:36:00 AM EST  
Blogger Liz Stanley said...

me me me meeee. i actually ordered this beautiful ring and two pairs of earrings from darlybird that i wear seriously every day. they are so pretty. so even if you don't win, everyone should go check out the site www.darlybird.com

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:50:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love them both, I wouldn't mind being a winner!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 12:17:00 PM EST  
Blogger This is Carrie said...

Love the necklace. Love the blog. Hope I win!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 12:32:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Found you from a post at GcQ. I love, love, love the necklace. So glad I found your site and Darlybird's too. Gorgeous!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 12:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger m-l-e said...

wow-- I LOVE the vintage feel of these pieces. Rock on darlybird

p.s. pick me! ;)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 12:59:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am so glad that I already comment so that I don't feel completely hypocritical for commenting just to get a fabulous accessory.

Now I feel only partially hypocritical. And I can live with that.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 1:49:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is so fun!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:05:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Please Pick Me! I'm broke and the bobby pin would make a great gift for my sister in law! (If I won the necklace I would have to keep it..it's WAY to cute to pass along!) Thanks for leading me to Darlybird. Super cute.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:05:00 PM EST  
Blogger Becca said...

I can't resist entering to win a darlybird item! becca

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:08:00 PM EST  
Blogger Lisa said...

Your blog just keeps getting better and better!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:19:00 PM EST  
Blogger Natalie said...

Huge fan of design mom AND darlybird! I already own the matching coral dahlia earrings!!! I must have the bobby too.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:22:00 PM EST  
Blogger Torrie said...

Pick me, can't wait to check out the other stuff. My sis referred me here and I find I should read more often.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:24:00 PM EST  
Blogger jamie said...

great blog... lovely prizes. hooray! :)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:28:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very Cute.
Pick me.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:30:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love your blog! It's where I get inspiration for pretty things. I think Dalybird would go great with my ever expanding belly.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:44:00 PM EST  
Blogger Julie said...

You bet I'll finally leave a comment. :)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:46:00 PM EST  
Blogger Natalie said...

Like so many others, I absolutely love your blog and the lovely things featured therein. The necklace is beautiful - every time I see pink I am reminded of my Favorite Aunt Nancy, a Breast Cancer Survior - if I win it, I will be giving it to her for her birthday the 2nd of December; hopefully it will be a daily reminder for her to live every day as if it were her last. she is such an inspiration to me. The bobbypin is fabulous as well - as for that, I might just have to keep it for myself!
Happy Blogging!!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 2:49:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love reading your blog everyday!

Thanks!!!

Jen M.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:05:00 PM EST  
Blogger Amy-Alisa said...

This blog has so many great ideas and beautiful things. Very refreshing.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:08:00 PM EST  
Blogger Lindy Johnson said...

yea, what a fun idea. darlybird has the most amazing stuff! i love buying stuff at darlybird, but winning stuff would be even better! thanks, design mom!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:35:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

that's my necklace!!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:42:00 PM EST  
Blogger Gina said...

Blog-a-rific! I don't care if you pick me, I already have the gift of your blog! (Does sucking up help?) I'll sew you something.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:56:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

life hasn't been the same since you started designmom gabby! more beauty, surely a bit more envy and more perfectly usable ideas and products!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:56:00 PM EST  
Blogger Lisa said...

What a great idea! I love those pieces. I must order some stuff at Darlybird for sisters for Christmas, don't you think?

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:56:00 PM EST  
Blogger Gina said...

Blog-a-rific! I don't care if I win, your blog is gift enough for me! (Does sucking up improve my chances?) I'll sew you something!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:57:00 PM EST  
Blogger Gina said...

Blog-a-rific! I don't need to win, your blog is gift enough! Does sucking up increase my chances of winning? I'll sew you something!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:58:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm pretty sure it's MY necklace.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 3:59:00 PM EST  
Blogger Gina said...

So, apparently I'm an idiot and haven't commented on any blogs (Oh Judy needs to write a new one!) So, I didn't realize that my comments would be posted repeated times. Sorry! Amateur!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:00:00 PM EST  
Blogger Emily said...

I'm getting lots of good Christmas gift ideas from your blog. Thanks!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:09:00 PM EST  
Blogger MissScientistSF said...

Being a broke grad student, I love looking at all the pretty things on your blog. And I would love to actually have one! Great blog, thanks!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:25:00 PM EST  
Blogger michelle said...

count me in.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:32:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This would be oh-so-much better if you could actually see me doing my "Gooo me" spirit pyramid. Now there's the toe touch, back flip, double herkie. Oh my gosh! Probably should have saved that for after I am picked but wanted to show my enthusiasm for the lovely necklace and the all around gifting. How wonderful! No blog but GCQ has my 411.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 4:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger petie said...

I love Design Mom! Thanks for the great book ideas too, by the way.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 5:10:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow. Each time I check back, the number of comments goes up. I think I'm number 50. The only time I won a drawing was at the overnight party when I graduated from high school. I won $50. It bought a lot of gelato on my trip to Italy that summer.

I'm crossing my fingers. Maybe I can wear something besides pearls?

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 5:16:00 PM EST  
Blogger Emily said...

How cute! Pick me!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 6:26:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I never win anything, but I continue to enter drawings. Maybe this one will be the lucky one. I love that necklace!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:34:00 PM EST  
Blogger Bek said...

I guess we know people are reading, right?

I just read GCQ's intro post and I was happy to see that her comment on my post was how you find her. I have to say I can't claim credit. HER comment on Fizz's post is how I found her. So, Fizz should something........

And I love anything with cheese.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:38:00 PM EST  
Blogger Phoebe said...

I love Darlybird!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:45:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is big news! Free stuff is so fun.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 8:41:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What a perfect way to end a Monday! With a contest! Fab idea Design Mom!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 8:42:00 PM EST  
Blogger DarkChocolateDaily said...

Both pieces are delightful!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9:43:00 PM EST  
Blogger Tania said...

OOHH, wonderful! The hair clip makes me think of Adriana, it seems like it would be her style, I hope she comments.

Maybe I'll win & make it my style!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9:46:00 PM EST  
Blogger Megan said...

I love the pieces. I'm gonna go check out the site right now. I have been looking for a new necklace.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 9:58:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love this blog! Great ideas and inspiration! :)

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:16:00 PM EST  
Blogger Kaila said...

Gabby you're my hero (not just because of the giveaway, though that does help)!

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10:37:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Holey moley, look what your grand quest for cybergreatness hath wraught! 62 comments?1?

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:08:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Okay, I just scrolled back through about 20 posts and read them. Design Mom has great taste (thanks for the BROCADE catalog idea, by the way.)

This is like a foreign universe to me of moms, babies, child-proofing, artistic sense, matching home goods and all. GcQ, this is all so you! I love it!! As someone who knows GcQ personally, I can say that she is a bazillion times more amazing in real life. Maybe a garillion bazillion. She even thought I was cool enough to merit the gift of a book called LONDON INTERIORS even though a lot of my furniture is from IKEA.

I am off to Darlybird where I can focus on accessories.

Monday, November 6, 2006 at 11:58:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my....64 comments is what happens when I decide to clean my house and shop and pick the kids up and get homework done and put the kids to bed before I read my dailies!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 12:49:00 AM EST  
Blogger heather said...

My sister recommended your blog to me and I'm so grateful! And I'm grateful for your contest 'cause now I have an incentive to finally leave that comment I've been meaning to leave since forever...I adore your blog! Thanks for all the fantastic ideas...DAILY! You are a fountain of inspiration!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 1:01:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You have such lovely ideas on your blog. I love coming to visit and find fun things to daydream about! Thanks for sharing your fun finds.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 7:15:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

does it count as cheating if my daughter enters?

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 9:16:00 AM EST  
Blogger C. Jane Kendrick said...

I even love you MORE than Oprah!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 9:43:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

They're free?? I'll take either one, thanks. --a mom

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 10:21:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those are gorgeous!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 10:47:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OK, instead of just lurking and enjoying, I will comment. One of your earlier posts led me to Darlybird, where I did some Christmas shopping. I love all the links and ideas...thanks for focusing on the beautiful.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 11:01:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Love, love your blog. I check it every day.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 11:28:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Count me in!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 12:19:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love those!!!!!!!! Pick me!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 2:31:00 PM EST  
Blogger Miggy said...

I think that necklace would do wonders for my collarbone. Yay!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 5:56:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I now love blogs because of you! I love visiting often to see your new posts. Thanks for the contest idea!

Stringbing

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 6:13:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thank you for your wonderful and inspiring blog! I would love to be picked:)

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 6:37:00 PM EST  
Blogger LuckyRedHen said...

Must come out of Lurkerville and hope to win because I love pink (matches my leather chaps & jacket) and orange (color of my Harley).

LOVELOVELOVE all your posts and ideas that we REALLY "can" do ourselves!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 6:55:00 PM EST  
Blogger Unknown said...

Am I officially the only man who reads design mom? Or am I the only one that would enter a contest to win jewelry? I promise if I win I will put them in my wife's Christmas Stocking.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 8:25:00 PM EST  
Blogger JennyW said...

Woo hoo, contest! No, make that great holiday ideas (above) and contest!

Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 11:46:00 PM EST  
Blogger Stephanie Aurora Clark Nielson said...

I'm here...can't wait

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 12:15:00 AM EST  
Blogger Shelese said...

Yay! A contest, count me in!

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 9:51:00 AM EST  
Blogger spyderette said...

i gotta get in on this! this is my first visit to your blog and i foresee many wasted hours perusing your archives...

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 2:08:00 PM EST  
Blogger Katie said...

Wow, offer to give something away and comments go through the roof!

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 2:55:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, I look really good in pink and silver, so I could use the necklace, and my daughter could use the bobby. Perfect!!!!

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 3:11:00 PM EST  
Blogger Kara said...

I'm a fan of Design Mom, Darlybird and the prizes.

And I'm surprised there are two Kara's.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 3:37:00 PM EST  
Blogger Margaret said...

I hope it's me!

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:00:00 PM EST  
Blogger heidi said...

I can't even remember how I found your site, but I love it. How do you do it all with 5 kids? Amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:54:00 PM EST  
Blogger lochan said...

Lovely stuff!

- Laura

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 5:43:00 PM EST  
Blogger James Yvonne and Elise said...

Love the blog. Thank you for all of the great ideas.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 7:07:00 PM EST  
Blogger Jen I said...

I must say I'm a bit intimidated to comment on this blog - like I must say something either tasteful or witty. Or tastefully witty. Anyhow, here's my latest question - is there a way to catalog this blog? When I remember something I wanted to look at, I can't remember exactly where it was and I scroll and scroll until I'm dizzy. And what do I do a year from now when I want to make some super cool magnets for a Christmas gift?? How ever will I find it?!?! Perhaps there is already an answer to this. I hope so. I will surely sleep better at night if there is.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 7:40:00 PM EST  
Blogger Jen I said...

Oh yeah, and don't I need a fabulous hair pin? I am a hairdresser after all....

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 7:52:00 PM EST  
Blogger Katie said...

Hey, why not try to win!? I'm another Katie, so you can call me Katie in Queens.

Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 9:23:00 PM EST  
Blogger sue-donym said...

huge fan of Design Mom. what a great idea as well.

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 12:08:00 AM EST  
Blogger sarahdavemalcolm said...

Design Mom, You make my day "snappy".
Sarah

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 8:58:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is such a fun blog--I love it!

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 1:50:00 PM EST  
Blogger jrae said...

Your site is a-w-e-s-o-m-e. Love it from the bottom of my heart.

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 3:19:00 PM EST  
Blogger bonny with a Y said...

Holy Cow! I need to get with my blog checking more frequently. I almost missed this.

What excitement!

Of course I'll toss my name into the ring.

P.S. - Loving the blog!

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 4:22:00 PM EST  
Blogger Stepi said...

So sweet! I hope I win!

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 4:29:00 PM EST  
Blogger happytape! said...

i need those!

tina

Thursday, November 9, 2006 at 5:49:00 PM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is my 1st time Blogging! I hope it brings me some luck!

Friday, November 10, 2006 at 1:31:00 AM EST  
Blogger Deli Man said...

I love your blog - great ideas. We enjoyed the Halloween storytime by candlelight and I have enjoyed several other tips/hints.

Friday, November 10, 2006 at 2:41:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love the darlybird logo. Wish I could get a blown up version to hang on the wall in my nursery.

Friday, November 10, 2006 at 4:03:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wonderful blog, wonderful prizes! So glad I stumbled upon this...hope I win!

Friday, November 10, 2006 at 9:25:00 AM EST  
Blogger Annie said...

I love your blog and the necklace!

Friday, November 10, 2006 at 9:47:00 AM EST  
Blogger Gabrielle of Design Mom said...

CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY OVER! Check in on Monday to see the winner. Thanks to everyone who participated and thanks especially to Darlybird.

Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 12:11:00 AM EST  
Blogger Gabrielle of Design Mom said...

This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 12:11:00 AM EST  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

So fun! So pretty! Pick me!

Wednesday, November 15, 2006 at 1:50:00 PM EST  
Blogger Stefanie Hartman said...

These are darling. Would love to win these for my daughter and I for mother's day. Blessings, Stefanie Hartman fhartman@frontiernet.net

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