had to have it... tuesday
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 10:44AM 
happy valentines day yall!
hope it has you feeling the love...
sharing lots of hugs...
and for sure enjoying a sweet treat... or two.
i wanted to share something today that i simply adore.
it's something red... how perfect for today...
and it just so happens it was made with a whole lot of love.
recently the beautiful Paige... of Simple Thoughts...
mentioned this great new thing she was embarking upon.
a new adventure.
i was taken in by her passion... often am... she's so inspiring... encouraging.
she's a spirit lifter for sure!
has a heart on fire for life... her family... and our mighty God.
her new adventure...... becoming an ambassador for the Noonday Collection.
have you heard of Noonday?
know the story?
i have to admit... it was new to me.
i tell you... i couldn't be more thrilled to now know about them.
what a great idea!
what an amazing purpose.
"Our passion at Noonday Collection
is to connect you with the lives of artisans struggling for a better future
while styling you along the way.
Fashion and design are a vehicle for opportunity and change.
You, too, can be a voice for the oppressed!"
these women are being empowered.
being shown what they have inside is special.
they are special.
literally creating hope & a passion for themselves and their children.
and they're creating beauty too.
the collection... the artisians... make all kinds things!
you've got to see.
while i was learning more... peeking around...
this vibrant beauty caught my eye.
it's multi layered strands... pop of color.
um... hello!
then when Paige shared Coral's story with me...
my goodness... it was so neat to see the face behind those beads.
ever since the day it arrived... it's been on me almost every.
it's a fun piece!
and oh the compliments... it gets attention.
a lady at the grocery yesterday nearly tripped trying to get to me to ask about it.
she was funny... so cute.
it was pretty neat telling her about noonday too.
now...
since i love you all so much...
and truly believe in what these artisians are doing...
believe each & every piece counts... spreads the word & purpose...
i want yOu to have a chance to pick out something special for yourself!
yes.
i'll be drawing a name for a $50 gift certificate to noonday!
yay!
all you have to do to be entered...
take a peek over at the Noonday Collection and then drop me a comment...
right down there... just below this post.
tell me something that struck your fancy.
caught your eye.
or just how you might use the gc if you're the winner.
that's it!
i'll be drawing a name next week!
thanks for peeking in today yall.
i'm off to enjoy the rest of this happy heart day...
wearing my feisty red necklace!
♥
Reader Comments (56)
OMGosh! Thank you so much for sharing! I've never heard of them before, and my husband will surely wish I hadn't heard of them now, lol! ;) I loved it ALL, but especially the Inka Steps necklace and the Patchwork Clutch! Again, thanks for sharing this wonderful company with us...just another reason I love reading blogs!
You always show us the best goodies! I LOVED the Beaded Statement Bracelet. I may just have to order that with the matching necklace. Have a wonderful Valentines Day to you and yours...
Oh mY! I have fallen in love! Everything! Love it! The HOME + GIFT section...the Love Birds...ALL of the tea towels!! And the jewelry...I am a jewelry nut...so I heart all of it.
I like the patchwork journal. Thanks for sharing this - the company looks amazing!
I love the leather bangles and the Inca Steps necklace. Thanks for sharing! Their products are awesome!
girl...every since I saw your sweet picture in the Instagrams...I've been hunting for a RED necklace! I LOVE it....I will be looking for sure! Love the story!!
I love the doors you open for me. I found more than a couple pair of earrings I feel the need to own :)
I love the bright yellow happy day necklace! And love noonday's story even more.
Oh, CUTE! I am in love with that!
Love the necklace you purchased, actually I love all of the Noonday items. I just purchased the Embira necklaces so maybe the bracelet to match of I might just have to pick up the same one you purchased as well ;)
i love noonday! if i had to choose one item right this moment, it would be the bullhorn cuff. and YOU are so generous with your giveaways.
Oh girl I liked so many things. Hard to narrow it down. Yours is gorgeous. I'm thinking yours! What an awesome thing for Paige to be a part of. Happy Valentine's day girlie.
The Bullhorn cuff- it would go with EVERYTHING!!
Love the sun disc earnings and the inca steps necklace, but you are right......i love them all!
Glad you are with your Valentine this year...... I remember when you were so lonesome last one! Happy Valentines Day! Leslie
Wow, such beautiful pieces! So hard to choose from, but I love the zoe necklace (coral).
Happy Valentine's Day!
I love the Sterling Circles necklace...
Okay...that was fun! :) I love their website...so cOlorFul. I love the journals (my daughter, Caroline would love those), the mango wooden spoons would toss a yummy strawberry spinach salad and the little freshly squeezed juice glasses would make breakfast something to look forward to.
Thank you,
Cindy
Wow! It's too hard to pick just one favorite! I love the Safari scarf and I would be thrilled to own any one of the necklaces...so beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love it all. Too hard to pick but if I HAD to the coral necklace is a beauty!
I hardly own anything red or yellow so I think either the one you have or the yellow happy day would be so fun.
I love the kampala with love necklace too! Also, loved the coin necklace. What a neat chance to help someone and look good! Thanks.
I just discovered Paige's Blog a few weeks ago and she is such an inspiration! I look forward to her posts everyday because they are so joyful! Noonday is such a wonderful company! Everything is so beautiful and filled with such purpose! Love your red necklace! Thinking I might pop over again and drool!
i love all of the bangle bracelets and the eternity earrings! so cute! Great cause and stroy! Good work!!
Okay this is AWESOME! I just got a little necklace from there (also learned about Noonday from Paige) from my husband for Valentine's Day- I posted a photo of it today. I saw a sweet little turquoise number that I fell madly in love with on their site. Adorable. What a FUN giveaway!!
Happy Belated Valentine's day girly. :)
Hard to pick just one thing! :) LOVE the Zoe or Acai Necklace!!
love the jewelry ~ all of it ~ especially because it's got just a story behind each piece ~ makes the wearing of it all the more special ~ love the Kampala with love and the Acai ~ but truly they are all beautiful
Very, very cool! I love love love the Guapa wrap braclet❤
What a great cause👍
I love the empire seed bracelet, it is all so pretty!
I've been looking for a red necklace. Just love the one you picked out! They're all beautiful - also the colorful paper one. Love the story and combination of helping and receiving a gorgeous accessory in return.
Love the inspiration behind Noonday and reading Paige's message. After looking thru the website I kept coming back to
the Patchwork Journals and the Bouquet Necklace. I guess I like the idea of different pieces coming together to make
something truly beautiful.
Everything is devine...but love those beads the mostest!
Beautiful! What a terrific mission! And you are always so generous!
Oh I LOVE Paige :) And I LOVE Noonday!! AND I LOVE Kampala with Love Necklace too!! Thanks for sharing!!
The citrus scarf is striking! Lots of wonderful jewelry, it would be hard to choose.
i HAVE to have the red necklace!!!!
I absolutely love the belt....all the colors, it would go with anything! Also, Paige is a community neighbor and friend!
I would pick the same red necklace as you! I too love Paige and her blog :) Thanks for the chance to win.
I am ALL over the Funky Paper Bead necklace!!! I think my Kindergarten class would LOVE it!
Thank you for sharing another gold nugget! I LOVE this website!
Thank you, Thank you for sharing this. I just ordered my sister the Bouquet Necklace and Funky Paper Bracelets for her birthday!! I love your necklace. I might just have to go back and order one for myself.
I adore this story and the pieces created from it. I think it's so neat that Paige is a part of this. So fitting for her spirit.
I think I am swooning over the piece you chose for yourself. I could wear that every day.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Rebecca Frame
Carissa, I love your red beads but I also LOVE the yellow Sunshine Necklace and the Tagua Seed Bracelet. So many lovely items with such a wonderful story. hugs, Margie
Hi Carissa, YOu always have such fun and thoughtful giveaways. Love it. Oh my, I really like the light layers necklace. Thanks so much.
Wow, so many amazing things. I have never heard of this site, but I will be looking it over again. Love the scarves.
So many choices. And I want every one. I think I have narrowed it down to a necklace, or maybe 2. I love the funky paper beads and the coins. I have a coin bracelet that would match it and I could jingle from my wrist AND my neck when I walk. So much fun!
Okay, I just had to come back and say that I couldn't wait for the drawing...BUT IT WILL STILL BE PERFECTLY FINE IF I WIN, lol! :) I HAD to go ahead and purchase the necklace that you have, along with a multi-colored bracelet. I was sure to enter Paige's name as the Ambassador so that she will get credit. Such an awesome company...thanks again for sharing! My wish list is very, very long... :)
I love both Zoe necklaces and the La Paloma too! What a neat organization. I follow Paige's blog too and am excited to see where her next venture takes her!
I love it all....... especially Embroidered Lace Belt
You ALWAYS find the best goodies. I can't decide between the amazing jewelry pieces and the home tea towels ... I have a feeling this is going to be an ongoing wish list in my house for goodies! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing!!
I love the crazy paper bead necklace! And for such a good cause!