Ardent Reverie Giveaway

Etsy is an ever-growing site dedicated to bringing handcrafted and vintage treasures to consumers. I've purchased several different times and am always pleased with both the quality and uniqueness of the items.

That's why I am super excited to announce my latest giveaway, courtesy of Etsy shop, Ardent Reverie!

The shop, owned by Meghan and Melanie, first caught my eye last week when I saw their Northern Lights Headband (pictured below).

Melanie was kind enough to give me an interview about the shop:

When did you create your shop and what motivated to?

My sister, Meghan, and I opened our Ardent Reverie shop on October 2009. We've always been the crafty type every since we were young but on a whim we wanted to share our work and see how we would do among the handcrafting community.

Where do you get inspiration for the items you make?

We get inspiration from anything and everything. Sometimes we'll hear a song and it'll trigger something in us, or we'll be on a trip and fall in love with the vibe of that place and create something to bring out its aesthetics. Just recently my sister saw a dress on a celebrity and loved the colors and used that to create a hair piece.

Why should every woman accessorize?

I feel that accessories are vital to a woman's wardrobe. It's that finisher that pulls an outfit together, I often throw on whatever clothing I can find, and while the outfit may be drab, when I add the right accessories it actually looks like I took time to think and plan my outfit.

Melanie and Meghan at the RAWards

Anything else you'd like to add that you'd like readers to know?

My sister and I recently won best accessories artist of the year at the RAWards (indie artist award show). Part of our winnings was a one month consignment at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, so customers should keep an eye out for that.

Here's your chance to own an Ardent Reverie piece. One lucky reader will win a Cable Knit Beanie in their color of choice. It's the perfect winter accessory!

Mandatory entry: become a Google Friend Connect follower of Join the Gossip AND visit Ardent Reverie and select the beanie color you'd choose if you won.


Extra entires for (one comment for each please):
-Fan Ardent Reverie on Facebook
-Fan Join the Gossip on Facebook
-Visit Ardent Reverie's Web site or Etsy Site and pick your fav item
-Follow Ardent Reverie on Twitter
-Follow Join the Gossip on Twitter
-Tweet about this giveaway - you can use the following tweet if you don't feel like making one up:

#Giveaway on @jointhegossip! Enter to win an @ArdentReverie1 beanie here: http://tinyurl.com/6her57c

That's a total of seven entries! Do one, do three, do 'em all if you'd like. One winner will be selected on Friday, February 25. Sorry, only open to U.S. residents. Good luck :)




Photos courtesy of: Ardent Reverie