HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR JEWELRY LOVERS (FEATURING UNCOMMONGOODS!)

You all know how much I love jewelry, which is why I am SO excited to share some sparkly holiday gifts from UncommonGoods! If you haven't heard of UncommonGoods, they're a site that basically has everything under the sun you could imagine getting (or giving) as a great gift...including jewelry (like all these handmade pieces!). 

I know jewelry can get to a place where it's a cliche gift, but that's why UncommonGoods is so great. There are pieces with real personality (some of which you can personalize) that show you really thought about them when picking out the perfect item! There's such a variety that it's easy to shop for multiple people with different tastes - whether they like big glitzy jewelry or simple, handmade pieces (like these).

I've featured mostly necklaces (like these) in this post because that's my favorite type of jewelry to wear- plus they're one size fits all- so they're easier to buy than rings or cuff bracelets that aren't adjustable! A few necklaces I have to call out below include the amazing amethyst piece on the top row (need!) and the astrology locket right next to it. Having such a subtle detail on the locket makes it seem really personal, without being over-the-top. 

Does the lady you're shopping for already have enough baubles? Get her a jewelry holder (like one of these) to store it all in! I personally think the cup that holds makeup brushes is genius.

If you want to see more, be sure to click here to see more great Holiday Gifts for women from UncommonGoods!

Which jewelry piece would you pick from the ones above?

Be sure to check out more here!

xo, lp

*this post was sponsored by uncommongoods, but as always, all opinions are my own. like...i really want that amethyst necklace. stat. no stop reading this, go check out uncommongoods now! * 

$50 UNCOMMON GOODS GIVEAWAY (you don't want to miss this!)

My dear, dear friends.

Are you done with your Christmas shopping? I bet you're not. Not that I don't have faith in you or anything... but come on, we're all too busy to be that prepared these days-right?

Insert UncommonGoods. If you already know about UncommonGoods, ignore these next sentences:

So this company based in New York (working out of the Brooklyn Army Terminal-so cool!) has the widest array of unique gifts you didn't even know you needed to give. Over half the items for sale are handmade- most of which being made in the USA, and a third being made of recycled or up-cycled materials. Doesn't that just make you feel good buying it then? I bet it does.

Now if you are interested in just looking on your own and not entering the giveaway- run on over to see cool Christmas gifts for men (here), women (here), or anything/pet in between (here).

Wait- you're continuing on and want to see what gifts I love? Aw, Shucks. They're all under $50- did I mention that? You'll surprise your loved ones with a cool gift, and you won't cry when you see your wallet afterwards. Fab.

1. Have a mom that's hard to shop for? Instead of just a bouquet of flowers, give her this little Caterpillar Bud Vase! (for more gifts for the ladies, click here)

2. Is there a science nerd who loved to drink in your midst? Give them this Mojito Molecular Mixology kit!

3. We all have that health nut friend. Give them a water infuser so they can sip on their ginger lemon water all day long- and in style!

4. For the party planning bud- this slate cheese plate with chalk is sure to please.

5. I know you have a wine-o friend (hint: me), so give them these sweet tea towels that have wine and food pairings on them (hint: send them to me).

6. Not sure what to get your dude? This wood beer caddy comes with a metal bottle opener- manly AND useful. (For more guy gifts, click here).

7. These oil & vinegar holders do double duty for the animal and the food lover. You can't go wrong!

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Now comes the fun, enter to win $50 to ANYTHING at UncommonGoods- just use the Rafflecopter below!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck & happy gifting!

xo, lp

*pssst: who doesn't love a little fine print? as a thanks for writing this post, uncommongoods sent me a little stocking stuffer-but all opinions in this post are 100% my own. i think you'll see this once you go to their site and see that it rocks. i don't endorse companies i don't love!

** winner will be announced 12/16/13