
I browsed around her

Interview:
Name:Lara Lewis
Name of shop:laralewis.etsy.com
Location:Scranton (or as we like to call it, "Scranhattan"). Yes, there really is a sign welcoming everyone just like in The Office.
Favourite item from your shop:Honestly that would have to be the Audrey Earrings...I wear mine every day!
Tell us a little bit about yourself:Well, let's see. I'm originally from California, graduated with an art degree from Humboldt

When and what made you want to open up your shop?It was kind of a fluke thing, actually. I had some artwork left over from a show I did, and when I found Etsy (by chance) I listed them and then forgot about it for about 6 months! It was later I made a necklace for my daughter and I liked it so much I made another...and from there I just went beserk. I'm completely crazy now. Tell us a little bit more about your creation process:I'm sure there are some really creative, artsy people out there that have a splendid creative process, but mine is more like throwing a bunch of stuff on the wall and seeing what sticks. If a

Where do you draw inspiration for all your amazing designs?Anything from the Oldschoolius Maximus period: old books, old roses, old estate jewelry....you get the drift. I really think I was born in the wrong century.
If you could be an animal what would you be and why?Haha, have you seen my page? An owl! I've noticed they have become quite trendy, but for me they always represented that magical ability to exist in two worlds; the physical and spiritual, they're lovely creatures. Also I admit, I really love bunny rabbits.
If you could have one super power what would it be and why? Does flying count as a super power? I imagine flying at night, and can't think of anything more exhilarating and freeing.
The Giveaway:

Lara is graciously offering up her Audrey Earrings which she says is one of her most popular pieces on Etsy. The Audrey is an absolutely stunning vintage, square octagon, faceted glass stones in hand patinated brass settings dangle from antiqued brass leverback earwires. These earrings are very versatile...worn casually or dressed up for a night out. With the stones being made in West Germany in the late 1950's. These earrings are a value of $17!!
How to enter:
Please only leave one comment for each of the entries that you have completed, I will add the entries that you are entitled to! Please leave only ONE comment for each entry you have!
1) Go to Lara’s Etsy shop and comment on your most favourite piece for one entry!
2) If you become a new follower you get four more entries
3) If you are currently a follower you get six more entries (Yay for being loyal blog followers!)
4) If you post my button on your blog you get five extra entries
5) If you blog about this contest and include a link you gain five more entries
6) Go visit Lara’s blog and leave her some blog love, you get two extra entries
7) If you buy anything from her shop you get ten additional entries
8) If you enter any of my other giveaways let me know for one extra entry each! So if you enter both my giveaways you get two entries!
Wow that’s a lot of entries you can receive! And please have a way for me to contact you!! If your email is on your blog profile that will also work! If you are entering more than once you only have to give me your email in one comment...that way you don't have to put it on all of them, to save you a bit of time! =)
Giveaway ends: March 25th!
137 comments:
BEAUTIFIL JEWELRY! Oh my gosh, I could sit here forever listing my favorites. I love the forest fairy bracelet and the barn swallow earrings the most, but there are so many things I like!
I am also now following. :)
I am so happy I found your blog! The Lara Lewis jewelry is just gorgeous. It was so hard to pick a favorite...I'm torn between the Magpie #25 necklace and the Spring Green earrings. Please enter me in the giveaway. I've also become a follower and can't wait to receive all the updates from your blog. Elaine :)
I love the vintage look. One of my favorites is Magpie No. 6 with the skeleton key. Thanks!
Already a follower! hi!
I entered the handmade heart giveaway too. (crossing my fingers)! Where is Lara's blog?
opps i'm sorry I have to add that right now but it is here: www.laralewis.blogspot.com
I want everything! Her pieces are so unique and beautiful! If I had to choose one, I'd say it would be the Magpie No. 11 necklace.
green_gecko39(at)yahoo(dot)com
I am a current follower.
I follow Lara's blog as well! (does that count?)
I entered your necklace giveaway
oh wow I have entered your two giveaways for the necklace and the collar!!
glittergurl04 @hotmail.com
Magpie No. 11 necklace is my favorite!!
glittergurl04 @hotmail.com
My favorite piece is the Magpie No. 2 ( Extra Long Necklace with Vintage Rhinestone Button and Antique Skeleton Key) :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I'm currently a follower :
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Your blog and button are in my blogroll :
http://theluckyladybug.org/blogroll/
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I blogged about the contest :
http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/03/08/325-audrey-earrings-giveaway/
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I left Lara some blog love :
http://laralewis.blogspot.com/2009/03/change-my-avatar-help.html
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Please include me in your giveaway. I love the Into the Woods Earrings.
Thanks
Debbie
debdesk9@verizon.net
I absolutely love the Audrey earrings, but all of the pieces are gorgeous!
I love the Northern Lights Earrings (Unique Faceted Jewels with Rare Coloring)...my Brother lives in AK...and they remind me of him.
I'm a follower!
Put your button on my blog.
I am having a giveaway too...check it out.
I left Lara some love.
Love the Estate Earrings in Deep Sapphire. Gorgeous color! Wow =)
I found a lot of pieces in this etsy shop that I am really interested in!
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Oh, and I am now also a follower =)
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Wow, great stuff! I really like the Bronzed Raspberry Rose Necklace and Estate Earrings, Peridot.
alyssa_hammond7@yahoo.com
I just became a follower on your blog via google reader.
I gave Lara some love on her blog and added her shop to my favorites on etsy.
My favorite is the Vintage Heart Locket (I Love You Inscription).
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
i'm already a follower
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
i have entered the handmade heart necklace contest.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
This is some gorgeous stuff! I especially love the shamrock Estate Earrings! :)
I'm a new follower!
I commented on the 3 Dirty Dawgz giveaway!
Love the I love you heart locket necklace
I love the estate earrings in deep sea, they are lovely! :) Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Sabreena
designbysabreena@gmail.com
I am a new follower too. :)
I also posted on Lara's blog
There are so many pretty things it's hard to decide. The first thing that jumped out at me was the Poppy Ring and I love the matching Japanese Garden Necklace.
I am already a follower.
Your button is in the Flare section of my blog at:
http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com
I left a comment on Lara's blog under "Change My Avatar? Help!"
I blogged about this giveaway at:
http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com
I love her jewelry!! My personal favorite is the Marie Antoinette earrings.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21968541
Jillian :)
email: jillianmackowiak@yahoo.com
I also just became a new follower of your blog! YAY!!
Jillian :)
I added your button to my blog!
Jillian :)
http://jillianmackowiak.blogspot.com/
ooo i love the magpie #25 necklace!!
glittergurl04 @hotmail.com
i entered the giveaway for your earings
i also entered your giveaway for the dog collar!!
favorite- Ray of Sunshine Bracelet
Perfect for Summer!
ashlomb at yahoo dot com
(4 EXTRA)
New follower! Addicted now!
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ashlomb at yahoo dot com
I love Think Spring Vintage Lucite Polka Dot Earrings. Cute!
I am now following.
I love the Marie Antoinette Opulent Earrings with Faceted Glass Jewels!
aikychien@yahoo.com
Already a follower.
I have your button on my blog sidebar.
http://aik-friendsnfamily.blogspot.com
I followed Lara's blog and left a comment is her Hurray for Love - Valentine's Day SPECIAL post.
Wow! Her jewelry is so beautiful! My favorite is the Forget Me Not Earrings, but I've hearted her etsy so I can revisit/buy sometime.
I'm a new follower, jennE :)
I love Magpie #2. And I am a follower!
Her jewelry is really beautiful~!
jill.watkins@gmail.com
my fave is the glass silver locket! i LOVE lockets!
she
pookielocks at ymail dot com
i'm following you!
she
pookielocks at ymail dot com
your button is in my blogroll!
she
pookielocks at ymail dot com
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i blogged about it here!!!!
http://www.shebecameabutterfly.net/?p=1717
she
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I'm now following!
Kathy
teknologenius at a o l dot com
I love her Clementine necklace. But it's all so pretty--tough choice!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Kathy
teknologenius at a o l dot com
I left Lara some blog love!
Kathy
teknologenius at a o l dot com
I'm entered in Galit's giveaway!
Kathy
teknologenius at a o l dot com
I'm entered in Galit's giveaway!
Kathy
teknologenius at a o l dot com
Everything is so wonderful! I love the Elizabethan Filigree Bracelet.
msgemini_05@yahoo.com
Everything is so cute! but i am in love with these La Vie en Rose Earrings (Vintage Pink Hoops and Red Roses) amsbolda@hotmail.com
I am now a follower! amsbolda@hotmail.com
Magpie No. 10 Vintage Optical Lense and Swarovski Crystal is my favorite, but oh, so many gorgeous things!
eeohlin at gmail dot com
I'm a new follower!
eeohlin at gmail dot com
I left a comment on Lara's blog about her extremely cute bear earrings (and their equally cute namesake).
eeohlin at gmail dot com
Maggie No. 10 is my favorite piece
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Loyal Follower x1
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Loyal Follower x2
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Loyal Follower x3
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Loyal Follower x4
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Loyal Follower x5
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Loyal Follower x6
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Entered pet collar giveaway
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Entered Heart Necklace giveaway
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I really like the Estate Earrings, Black Diamond. Beautiful!
kkondek at gmail.com
I like the Vintage Japanese Glass Floral Cameo Earrings. Funny, they have a Bavarian look to me, not Japanese.
Either way, they're pretty.
I adore the Japanese Garden Necklace! I have also been a fan of Etsy for six months. Its awesome to find a new artist who makes incredible jewelry :)
abbyraeabbyrae@yahoo.com
i adore the "Blossom, Hoots, and Oaks Charm Bracelet"!
PS, I'm a follower!
ack, didn't leave separate comments.. sorry!
(1)current follower
(2)current follower
(3)current follower
(4)current follower
(5)current follower
(6)current follower
I love the Think Spring Vintage Lucite Polka Dot Earrings! So fun!
I now follow you! - #1
I now follow you! - #2
I now follow you! - #3
I now follow you! - #4
I went over to Lara's blog, and became a follower on Blogger AND on Twitter! - #1
I went over to Lara's blog, and became a follower on Blogger AND on Twitter! - #2
a HUGE thank you to everyone for these wonderful comments! i'm speechless!
p.s. i finally figured out how to add the giveaway diva button to my blog. i am pathetic at technology!
p.p.s yes, i think those japanese glass cabochons look very bavarian, too. :)
I like the Roses Vintage Cameo Ring on her Etsy site. Cute.
Estate Earrings, Chestnut, I love the color.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Wonderful Jewelry! Loved looking at the shop! My favorite are the Ruby Kate earrings. Thanks for the chance!
~Beth
bethanyev@gmail.com
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
I'm a faithful follower! Yeah for more entries!
~Beth
bethanyev@gmail.com
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
I have your button!
~Beth
bethanyev@gmail.com
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
I've entered the Handmade heart giveaway!
~Beth
bethanyev@gmail.com
http://joeandbethany.blogspot.com
Talented craft woman.
I love the Esta Black Diamond earrings from the estate collection.
tasardina@yahoo.com
I love her jewelry. A favorite is Magpie No. 25.
I want everything! But I'll settle for these earrings, lol!
I follow/subscribe to your posts...
i entered the sweeter than me giveaway.
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
I love the audrey earrings, tyhose are my favorite! That is also my daughters name, so they really are special to me. :)
Already a follower :)
Already a follower :)
Already a follower :)
Already a follower :)
Already a follower :)
Already a follower :)
I'm loving the Fireside Earrings (Faceted Estate Style Jewels)
I am a loyal follower :)
I've also entered the Sweeter than Me giveaway
Magpie No. 2 is my favorite piece - but they are all awesome.
My favorite piece is the Blue Rose Necklace...I love the hints of blue on rose!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19221455
danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com
Entered the Disconsolator giveaway!
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Existing follower! Love your blog! I always get great inspiration on what to give to my friends/family for birthdays and holidays.
danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com
Entered {sweeter than me} giveaway!
danunepthys(at)hotmail(dot)com
Estate Earrings...Deep Saphire...OOH-La-La!
There are several things that I really like. I love the Magpie No. 25 (with Vintage Leaves and Peridot Estate Collection Jewels), the Estate Earrings, Ruby, the Crushed Roses Earrings (Faceted Estate Style Jewels), the Ray of Sunshine Earrings (Vintage Daisies), the Elizabeth Rose Earrings and the NEW Fleur de Lis Earrings (with Faceted Estate Style Jewels). This is a great giveaway and I really hope I win. Thanks.
girlof80s@aol.com
I'm sorry to say but the giveaway is now officially closed!! The winner will be announced soon!! Don't worry there are many more giveaways to enter!! =)
My favorite has to be the Lilac Blossoms earrings, they remind me of something my grandmother would have worn, and it's in her and my favorite color!
I'm also adding you and her to my blog!
lrseymour@verizon.net
Oh my god, "Bronzed Raspberry Rose Necklace (with Swarovski Pearl and Crystal Bead)" is just stunning. They all are, but I must have this!
I am your latest follower! ^_^
Left some love for Laura & her beautiful jewelley <3
Enter two other giveaways =D excited!
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