Happy Friday, loves! I am so happy the weekend is within reach. I am ready for a couple days of rest and giggles with my family, and my guess is you’re ready for the same, too. Zack and I have another date planed for Saturday night, yeow!
To help celebrate the weekend, one lucky MWD reader will win this gorgeous bundle from Noonday Collection:
A couple years ago Zack and I traveled to Tanzania, Africa with Compassion International (one of my best memories ever). We joined a small team of bloggers to see firsthand the vision behind Compassion, how they partner with the locals in third-world countries to better their communities through various avenues of food & water, education, healthcare, and Child Sponsorship. And what is truly awesome to me is I know you — the MWD community — love learning and helping, too.
I want to introduce to you to Laura (wave to her, that’s her below), she’s an Ambassador with Noonday Collection. Noonday creates and sells jewelry & accessories. They use local materials from about 10 different countries to create handmade wares, and then Noonday works with Ambassadors (like Laura) to sell the handmade wares, which then benefit the countries the materials came from. Everything Noonday sells is gorgeous and full of meaning. It’s so inspiring.
“Hi! I’m Laura, mama to three littles under the age of five (yes, you read that right!) and we have one on-the-way through adoption! You can often find me dancing in the kitchen while I bake muffins, sharing thoughts and encouragement on my blog or getting some snuggles in while reading a book to the kiddies. I’m passionate — loving to chat, encourage and embrace things fully. I am an Ambassador with Noonday Collection, giving a voice to the vulnerable by selling handmade creations on their behalf. Since meeting my husband in South Africa on a HIV/AIDS prevention trip, God turned my life upside down and my heart was never the same. I love Noonday’s heart for the orphan and the oppressed, and am so thankful to style women with gorgeous items through trunk shows and assisting women online to spruce up their wardrobe.”
some of my favorite necklaces: 1. (I own this one) // 2. // 3. // 4.
“Noonday Collection allows me to be an advocate for women just like myself in over 10 countries, giving them access to healthcare, education and providing a sustainable income for their families. It’s a blast feeling like I can play dress-up every day in my beautiful accessories and know that while wearing them, I’m truly making a difference.”
If you’re curious to learn more about Noonday, I really hope you’ll watch this short video sharing more of their vision (and a peek at even more of their jewelry & accessories, bonus!):
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GIVEAWAY ITEMS //
One lucky winner (US only) will win both the Threaded Charm Necklace ($52) and the Market Tote Bag ($24; varies slightly in color & pattern) — so fun for summer, right? To enter, follow the prompts below. We’ll select a winner after a few days and will be notified via email. Good luck, I hope you win!
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Love Noonday! And Laura! I had a show in May to support my friend Elizabeth’s adoption, and we had such a blast! It’s been fun seeing all the beautiful things my friends ordered and knowing we are supporting such talented artisans around the world.
I love the market tote bags. They remind me of my time in Africa. Also, the Ripple effect scarf is right up my alley
I love the Galaxy Wrap Bracelet!
I love the idea behind the Noonday Collection! It’s always great to get a product that also serves a bigger purpose. I love the Lines and Stripes Catch-All bag, definitely something I could use with or without my little one in tow. The jewelry is all very beautiful too! Definitely going to keep in mind the next time I’m looking for some new accessories!
I’ve been eyeing the Tushabe layered necklace for awhile! Love Noonday!
I love the sterling strand necklace!
So many pretties! Love the stepping stones necklace.
I like the glimmer bracelet
I have been eying the Soaring High necklace for awhile now! But honestly…all of the pieces are gorgeous :)
I love the Tushabe Necklace and the Del Mar!
I love the Noonday Collection and what they’re about so much. The Tushabe layered necklace is definitely one of my favs. Thanks for hosting this, Maggie. :)
I love that Del Mar necklace! So pretty! This is a great giveaway and a great cause!
I love the market totes! So beautiful.
I *love* Noonday Collection and the story behind it. This necklace is so me! http://www.lauraloewen.noondaycollection.com/necklaces/tushabe-layered-necklace
That lines and stripes catch all bag looks like something I need! ;)
The Elegant Arrows necklace is calling my name!
I love this and the mission of Noonday!
Awesome giveaway! Thank you!
Love the jewelry, so bright and colorful and happy!!
So, so pretty! I would use the bag for several of my knitting projects. We love bright jewelry in this house!!
I love the Del Mar and La Jolla necklaces!
beautiful! thank you for this opportunity!
xo
Tiffany
Beautiful jewelry and even better mission! I love those chunky necklaces!
I love the Athena cuff
Tushabe Layered Necklace…love
I absolutely love the Kismet Day Bag!
http://www.lauraloewen.noondaycollection.com/bags/kismet-day-bag
I love all of the beaded necklaces!
Love everything! I’ve been eyeing the Golden Locket earrings since the Spring release. They’re on my wish list.
I love the Angelica Infinity Scarf!
I like the Bethe Rope Necklace.
It will be a happy day for me because the threaded charm necklace happens to be my favorite!
I love the Kismet Bag
I really like the Bethe Rope Necklace
The Tushabe Layered Necklace is my absolutely favorite. No doubt.
oh my gracious, the Tushabe http://www.lauraloewen.noondaycollection.com/necklaces/tushabe-layered-necklace necklace is a showstopper!
Maggie, what beautiful pieces!
Loving the La Gloria bag. So happy!
I ordered a pair of earrings from Noonday Collection a few weeks ago and I love them!
I love the Lines and Stripes Catch All Handbag. Thanks for the opportunity.
I love the Galaxy Wrap Bracelet!
Love noonday!!
I really like the Bethe Rope Necklace
Love the soaring high necklace and also love it layered with others:).
I love the Noonday jewery and accessories. One piece in particular that I really like is the Modern Angles Necklace.
I like the La Gloria Bag!
Love the tushabe necklace!
The Rosette is beautiful; its my fav.
I love the scattered steps necklace! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the threaded necklaces
I love the Athena Cuff. It’s very pretty.
I love the Sweet Clementine Bib!
LOVE, love, love the Botanical Bag!
wow, they’re gorgeous! love the zoe necklace in coral.
I love the Tushabe Necklace, but the trays are a close second on my favorites list!
I love the urban folklore bag!
The Beachcomber scarf is definitely on my favorites list! Thank you so much for offering such a lovely and generous giveaway.
I love the Angelica Infinity scarf! thanks!
LOVE the angelica infinity scarf!
I love the bethe rope necklace
Those funky necklaces! (gasp!) I need one! ;)
the bling collar necklace is gorg
I love the Nahuala Rectangle Trays (Set of 3).