Introducing Handpicked Handmade! + a Giveaway!
July 9, 2012Happy Monday readers! Today is super special! I finally get to show off this amazing project I have been working on the past few months. So, without further ado, I introduce to you Handpicked Handmade (check it out in the top right of the nav bar)!
Handpicked Handmade is an all new guide dedicated to bringing you the best of the best in handmade weddings. All the designers in the guide are handmade artisans who create the beautiful, must-have wedding items. One of the biggest complaints I hear from brides is that, especially with sites like Etsy, it is difficult to sort through all of the ‘stuff’ to find the amazing handmade gems. Handpicked Handmade is going to be filled with the best, reliable, and top-quality handmade designers, so you can be sure you will find that perfect something special. From the most beautiful garters made from vintage lace to tasty homemade carmel favors, this new guide is perfect for the bride who wants her wedding filled with meaningful details that her and her guests will be sure to cherish and enjoy. Items that are made with love for your day of love.
In celebration of this new guide, I’ve got a giveaway from an amazing Handpicked Handmade designer, Paloma’s Nest. You may have seen their beautiful designs around the blogosphere. Their beloved Ring Bearer Bowls are just the sweetest, and a must for the modern vintage bride. Not only are these pieces unique, but it is something you can love and use far after the ceremony.
Today I am giving away one of their lovely Original Ring Bearer Bowls, winner’s choice, up to a $50 value. (Open to US readers only)
Want to know how to win? Pop on over to Handpicked Handmade and check out all the awesome designers. (While you’re there be sure and check out their sites and like and follow them on Facebook and Twitter too!) Then come back here and comment on which designer you are most excited to see in the guide!
Get an extra entry if you share Handpicked Handmade on Facebook or Twitter. Just add another comment with a link to the share.
Giveaway is open until next Sunday the 15th at midnight eastern time. The winner will be announced that following Wednesday. Good luck to everyone! I’ve got another great giveaway coming later this week that you won’t want to miss either!
I really hope you all enjoy and get good use out of this new guide to find that perfect something special! This was a real labor of love for me and supporting great handmade designers has become a passion of mine. I know you all will fall in love with these designers as much as I have! Be sure to check back in on Handpicked Handmade regularly, as I hope to add more fabulous designers to share with you! I also have to give a huge shout out and hugs to Carolynn from Two Brunettes for the gorgeous design of the site, and to Otis from Example 7 for making it come to life! They really are the dream team!
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July 9, 2012 at 8:22 am
I am most excited to see Ruby & Willow's paper designs on your Handpicked Handmade designers!
July 9, 2012 at 8:34 am
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/LizBennettH/status/222307621217107968
July 9, 2012 at 12:10 pm
So excited about Handpicked Handmade!! I'm excited to see Mamie + James on the site!
July 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm
I LOVE this idea! Congrats- I can't wait to see all your finds!
July 9, 2012 at 1:29 pm
I am excited to see Elva Fields in the Handpicked Handmade. Their jewelry designs are beautiful! It's nice to have this guide available to help sort through all of the designers that are out there! On a side note: I have been swooning over Paloma’s Nest for months now! I adore their designs and would love to integrate them into my wedding day!
July 9, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/aprenti3/status/222382446900031490
July 9, 2012 at 1:55 pm
I love Holly Stalder's designs. They are so femenine and pretty!
July 9, 2012 at 2:50 pm
This is way too precious for words! Thanks for such an awesome giveaway and such an exciting feature. I am so excited for Elva Fields--been a fan of her work for a long time.
July 9, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Ruby & Willow's Paper Goods are beautiful...I'm excited to see them featured! What a wonderful addition to your website and a wonderful giveaway!
July 9, 2012 at 6:50 pm
I love to see Ruby and Willow - their invitation sets are adorable! (and I love LOVE the ring bearer bowl above, too!)
July 9, 2012 at 6:51 pm
Tweeted! http://bit.ly/PD1qNc
July 9, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Just received a ring bearer pillow from Emici Bridal so I'm so thrilled to see them on the list because they are truly the best at what they do - gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
July 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/LOAH12/status/222490737663676417
July 9, 2012 at 9:14 pm
I'm excited to see personalized family or textile wall plaque! I love the custom bouquet flower text tile as well! Love this giveaway! Thank you for allowing me to enter this giveaway! Good luck to everyone who enters!
July 9, 2012 at 9:40 pm
I am most excited about go against the grain !
July 9, 2012 at 9:41 pm
https://twitter.com/KShanda/status/222505762092625922 Tweeted :)
July 9, 2012 at 9:54 pm
After looking at them all like a thousand trillion times I love the section about details and I'm addicted to Dureya Place Design (I love her story posted) and Paloma's Nest!
July 9, 2012 at 9:56 pm
I shared your handpicked handmade section on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10138572
I must say this is the first time I've willingly put something like this on facebook but its so darn original!
July 9, 2012 at 9:57 pm
I shared via facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10138572
July 9, 2012 at 11:43 pm
I am so so very happy for you Meaghan and so excited for you, too. You are so right, going through Etsy is a never ending cycle. As much as I love referring brides to Etsy, there is so much to choose from. I'm so happy to refer them to your Handpicked Handmade! Awesome idea from and awesome business woman! XO
July 10, 2012 at 2:04 am
So excited about all of it - especially excited about petal and thorn!
July 10, 2012 at 9:27 am
I love everything in the "Details" section - But especially these ring bowls from Paloma's Nest - Such a lovely keepsake too!
July 10, 2012 at 12:30 pm
I'm most excited to see Petal & Thorn, because their veils and hair pieces are so beautiful.
July 10, 2012 at 1:33 pm
I really like the Paloma's Nest bowls but also A&P Designs, I like the hand drawn maps...
July 10, 2012 at 5:48 pm
I twittered it to my brides and I didn't even know there was a contest! lol. Here is the link, which took me FOREVER to find btw :): https://twitter.com/Luz_virginia/status/222739903644053504
July 11, 2012 at 3:03 am
Elva Fields' necklaces are gorgeous! Can't wait to see more!
July 12, 2012 at 12:24 pm
I am so excited about Handpicked Handmade! I'm most excited about Paloma's Nest, all of their porcelain work is gorgeous!
July 13, 2012 at 12:08 pm
I too am excited to see Ruby & Willow's paper designs!
July 13, 2012 at 2:16 pm
I am so excited to see Duryea Place Designs on Handpicked Handmade! The items are so perfect.
July 13, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Shared on twitter! https://twitter.com/LaurenWA/status/223842232036360193
July 15, 2012 at 3:18 pm
the florrie mitton pieces are so gorgeous!
July 15, 2012 at 6:47 pm
I am in LOVE with the "two branches, one tree." It's romantic and fun <3
July 15, 2012 at 6:50 pm
Just shared it on my facebook site! It's a photography wedding page so hopefully you'll get lots of business from it! https://www.facebook.com/simplysonjaphoto (link to page shared)
Thanks for the second entry :)