Stoppin' in real quick like to bring you a little weekend giveaway love 'cuz we loves us free stuff.
Looking for a meaningful Valentine's Day gift? You're guaranteed to find it among Lisa Leonard's beautiful collection.
All photos, courtesy of lisaleonardonline.com
I have several pieces of hers I'm quite in love with and just found this one, the word of the year necklace, I think is simple, beautiful and interesting.
So, tell me. What is your word of the year? Taking everything you learned last year and using it to fuel this next one, what word represents how you will go about the joys and challenges of this year?
Two winners will be randomly chosen for a $50 Lisa Leonard Designs gift certificate.
I'll start...Capable.
Winners of both this giveaway and Friday's Timeless Settings giveaway will be announced tomorrow.
And now, back to our weekend.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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1 – 200 of 2697 Newer› Newest»Our word for 2010 would be "Peaceful" - we are such a fortunate family!!!
determined.
I love those necklaces!
My word is balance!
Love reading your blog!
Happy. Simple to say, tough to achieve.
My word is grateful. Being grateful for all that I have and not wishing for what I don't.
Because if we have the love of our family and others...the rest is icing on the cake.
So beautiful! My word would be love. Very simplistic, but until I had my little Mags I never knew I was capable of so much love...
Grace.
I love that jewelry and I love your blog even more!!! My word world be "serving". I want to serve others more while I continue serving my family!
My word of the year is the same it's been for the past five years since my MS diagnosis.... HOPE. It's carried me through all the ups and downs of my illness, the grief process, and the wanting to complete my family w/ the baby I'd been planning when I got sick...the baby I thought I couldn't have because my life as I knew it was supposedly "over" And the realization that it wasn't over, just started new and different, and giving birth to my beautiful daughter Ava Hope because I can't breathe w/out HOPE.
This jewelry is beautiful. My word this year is "acceptance". I wrote about why here (http://awonderingspirit.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-reverb10-post.html).
Love your blog... your photos have inspired me to try and learn more about photography this year!
My word is play! Ellie is only going to want me to play with her for so long, so I need to make it a priority.
Patience. As a newlywed learning to live with all the changes dictated by being married, i definately need it!
Determined...determined to accomplish a lot of personal goals I set for myself this year and determined to live by my life list...
My word for 2011 is Inspired.
I'm inspired to read more, pursue my interests harder, invest more in friends and family, and let loose and get silly with my girls.
My word of the year is breakaway..I'm breaking away to love more, exercise more, breathe in life more, and spend more time with those that filll my heart with love this year
Happy.
I might accidentally leave her website up on my boyfriends computer... just a small Valentines hint!!
I'm going to have to say Patience... there is a lot going on in this little life of mine and I need some serious patience.
My word of the year is definitely CONTENT!
trixie246@sasktel.net
At the end of the day, no matter how many mountains I have climbed or battles I have fought, I am surrounded by loving, gracious, and beautiful family members thus making my word BLESSED!
My word for 2011 is adapt.
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway; I've enjoyed reading your blog since Nella was an itty-bitty gem of a newborn.
Raechel
http://www.ourislandoutlook.blogspot.com
What a fantastic giveaway, Lisa creates such beautiful jewlery.
My word for the year is 'Soar'.
Hope you're having a great weekend.
Mine would have to be breathe. Just remembering at times to slow down and take a breath.
Epic. Big things are happening this year!
Hi Kelle - often read, rarely comment (there are just sooo many!) but my word would be CONTENT. That picture of little Nella laughing is precious. Lou x
My word is patience. Teaching Kindergarten, waiting to be able to make a long distance relationship not, losing some personal space, I need it.
When Fathers Day comes around, I know a dad who would tear up if he received one of those leather bracelets with the word Poppa on it. Just sayin'. Hibernating here in Michigan. I was thinking about blooming where I'm planted, but all our blooms are snuggled up under snow's chilly blanket! Enjoy where you are, wherever you are. Whatever you are doing, do it with flare today...making French Toast for breakfast--sprinkle it with powdered sugar. Staying inside on a winter's day--put on some great music and light a candle or two. Make a snow man, take a walk, look for beauty. Thanks for the glimpse of my littles today--the standing, grinning Nella jumpstarted my heart!
Content. Simple, beautiful, peaceful contentment.
Man kelle. I have several words it would be so hard to pick just one! Strength. Determination. Perserverance. Those are my words.
Xoxo
Tammy
Hope.
We lost our daughter at 37 weeks, she was born sleeping. I hope to heal soon. I hope for a happy future filled with love. I hope to get pregnant again soon. I hope to have a healthy pregnancy. The hoping never stops...
My oldest Daughter started Kindergarten this year and I started nursing school. This year, the word in our house is Courage!
What gorgeous designs!
I think my word of the year so far has to be "adapting." Papa got a new job and the baby boys and I are just rolling with the changes. We love it!
hope?
or maybe failure since it is not going that good so far and i am super discouraged...
I LOVE that Brett is such an active Daddy. Those smiles are too wonderful and heartwarming!
Live.
Live for today because you never know what may come tomorrow!
I love Lisa Leonard jewelry. And I love your blog too! Your writing is beautiful.
My word for 2011 is ENJOY. I am teaching myself to take time to enjoy everything in my life. To not spend my days worrying about what is and what will be - taking each day as it comes.
Yoga.
I have to learn to relax, unwind and destress.
TENACIOUS - This spring I buried my dad and gave birth (3 weeks early) within a 2 week time period. Spending my maternity leave settling the estate (which still isn't done), breastfeeding and caring for a three year old too. I owe it all to my Tenacious spirit and wonderful husband, because I don't know how I could have handled it all.
Love the necklaces!!
My word should be "indecisive" because I can't decide!
inspired, grateful, present
My word woud be "Blessed". Gave birth to my third child in July last year, and she is a true blessing for our family. She is smiling and brighten up every grey moment. Two months every year we don't see the sun,(we live north of the Arctic cirkle) but she is our sunshine!
HOPE.
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept trying when there seemed to be no hope at all."
I also happen to have this word & saying framed in my kitchen so I get a nice little reminder on a daily basis!
xo
My word is beauty. I am focusing on living consciously to experience the beauty that's already present as well as making choices that help me add beauty, too.
My word is STRENGTH.
I gave birth to our son and raised him alone while my husband was deployed to the Middle East in 2010...and came out a much stronger woman. I'm going to need strength in 2011 as well because I will give birth to our little girl and raise both my babies alone while my husband is deployed back to the Middle East.
BEND (But I won't break)
Gratitude. I often forget to show it and stop appreciate everything.
faith! :)
My word of the year is TIME. I just quit my job to stay at home in order to have more TIME with my son.
TIME allows us to "enjoy the small things."
my word is "good" and my husband's word is "impact"
faith
... that every prayer will be heard and will come true
... that God has a purpose for me, bigger than I can ever think
... that the world will be a better place for our kids
I'm going to go with growth. As I get ever closer to 30 I wanted this year to be the year I stopped waiting anxiously for the next step and just let myself bask in the now. I couldn't ask for a better present! :o)
I have one word that stands out from the last year...positivity!
Flexibility!
Limitless.
Limitless love, limitless happiness, limitless commitment, limitless thankfulness, limitless joy.
I'm going to feel it all this year - all of it!
Cares
"good"
Like the first sip of coffee is good. Like a sunrise or sunset is good. Like my baby sleeping in my arms is good! Like kissing my husband when he comes home from work is GOOD! "Good" that reaches all the way to my toes.
I'm trying to keep my eyes open for more of that good.
OPTIMISM!
I vow to look at everything this year through rose colored glasses and with a glass half full! Since the bith of my daughter I have a whole new perspective on the world.
Love the giveway!!
Amy
Patience...
Raising 3 under 4 takes a lot of patience...
My words would be embrace! I am continuing my path to embrace all those things in life that you rush through now and look back on later and wish you had cherished.
Hi Kelle,
My word for the year is "determined". I am determined to be the best wife, mother, daughter, and friend I can be. I am determined to try my best at what I put my mind to. I am determined to advocate for my daughter and for what is best for her. Determined.
Supercalifragilisticexplialidocious
enough. good enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, happy enough. I have and am enough to be utterly joy-filled, and I want to show it.
My word is "can."
I can jump right into a full-time high school teaching position...and rock it.
I can become the yearbook adviser with no experience...and make it the best yearbook the school has ever seen.
I can spend the rest of the time up until my wedding 1650 miles away from the one I love...and only go a little crazy.
I can allow myself to enjoy the small things.
My word for 2011 is Discovery!
My word for 2010 is "patience" - for two reasons:
1. We tried and tried and tried to get pregnant only to find out last week that we are now pregnant with our second! YAY!
2. The second reason is that - well - we have a two year old. Who doesn't need patience with a two year old! ha!
I am hoping that the word for 2011 will be "blessings!"
My baby girl was born with a cataract which means a new normal for us....it's taught me to stay strong through everything....so my word of the year is STRENGTH
My word is Courage. The husband is gone so much (military) that I need courage to deal with everything I face.
BREATHE
My Word: CHOICE
The things I choose to do or not to do each day create the person I am tomorrow
My word is "faithful".
My word for 2011...renewal.
Turning 40
Getting married
Running my 5th marathon
Embrace... this year has been a year to embrace the beautiful details of life. Elias has taught us to slow down and embrace life a little tighter.
My word this year is Transformation. I am going to transform myself spiritually, physically, and emotionally into the best version on me that I can be. I want to transform my life, my relationships, my attitude, and everything in between. :)
Live.
This year has taught me that each day has potential. Every day should be celebrated. What better way to do that than to really LIVE.
Mindful..
Im working on being present to every moment i share with my four little munchkins !!! Id hat to miss a thing with them.
Sarah x
hopeful.
---- health issues since September that have kept me home, thinking I may finally get some answers and workable treatments this year.
BLESSED : ) Great giveaway!
My word is courage.
RELAX
As a teacher with a 15 month old, and husband that keep me on my toes...in 2010 I forgot to take time out and just relax, and to enjoy the small things... :)
Word of the year for me is Thankful.
I am new to your blog, but as a fellow mother of two girls (both special needs) and fan of crafts and photography, I was immediately drawn to your blog. Love it!
My word for this year would be "courage".
Joy! Immeasurable, overflowing, coming-out-my-ears JOY!
Our word would be Peace. We are trying to find it.
Present.
Patience.....raising kids sure can be challenging and takes a lot of patience!
My word for 2011 is balance. I'm still learning....
Grace...
Miracle!
Desire - 2010 left me wanting to be more, to be a better person... to help and donate and volunteer. Also, I'm desiring a new place to live - a new place to call home and to call my own.
Complete. That is the feeling I have, or rather will have, come this July with the arrival of baby #2 to our family.
Michelle, IL
My word of the year is "EMBRACE". I am going to embrace the good, the bad, the challenging, the amazing, the hardships and the accomplishments that we all go through.
Love your blog you are a true inspiration!
My word is 'release'
it applies to many things for me, release a baby, release the worry and anxiety I've been suffering from for some time. its definately my word of the year.
x
word for the year for 2011: UNEXPECTED. i feel like i am finally coming out of my cocoon & turning into the beautiful butterfly that God created me to me. I am ready to live life in unexpected ways & learn to be free from all the expectations that people have for me!!
Patience
Last year- I found myself, with the birth of our fourth child (who was quite challenging for the first 8 months)becoming very impatient. I felt like I wasn't accomplishing goals (even the most simple- like housework) fast enough and I became hopelessly hard on myself and others. I became tangled in the frustration of not being able to move myself or others through time swiftly enough- and I became snappish and unpleasant (even to myself). I want to be able to savor this time with my kids- they are growing so fast. And I feel that in order to be able to become fully appreciative- I need to practice patience and try to live in the moment.
My word is "Blessed". I am learning to realize how truly blessed my husband and I have been, and stop worrying about the small things.
My word would be still. As in :Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10. That verse has seen me through some difficult moments.
Growing
Thankful
I am thankful for everything in my life and want to remember that.
My word is courage because this year I want to live without fear....and this is proving extremely difficult
I think my word would be hopeful. We suffered our second miscarriage this year, and then got pregnant again 6 months later. We're now halfway through with a little girl, and we are so hopeful for a wonderful future for our family. :)
My one word would be FAMILY. We've had such a rough year, and it makes you realize that at the end of the day, no matter what happens, you come home to your family, and they are what really matters.
Grace!
Adaptable--it's been a roller coaster ride around here!
gosh, tough to pick just one! I think my word would be STRENGTH. My hubs and I are both in grad school in a new and not-too-friendly city and we have faced a lot of difficulties this year. what keeps me going is knowing we will be better because of this.
My word for 2011 is Inspired.
I love your blog :)
Strong....
My father battled brain cancer all of 2011. He recently lost his battle on January 28th. Being his caregiver the entire time (he was only 62) I am not a stronger woman, mother and daughter than I was before. And for that I am thankful.
my word is grateful! I am so grateful for what I have right now! I am grateful of the love you share to everyone! I am grateful for my family. Just plain grateful to be working. Oh I could go on and on....
My 2010 was FIGHTER
I wish CREATIVE for 2011
Blessed.....definitely blessed.
My word is Connection.
Love to you all!!
Glenyce
COURAGE- Almost a college graduate and ready to go out in the real world.
Thankful, so thankful.
my word is definitely *courage*
Courage. I have recently found out that I may need surgery on my skull due to a deformity that causes daily migraines. As a stay at home mom to 4 I am afraid, so I must have courage to get through it.
That is easy, my word this year is presence.
Simplify. My goal for this year is to simplify our lives.
FAMILY!!! That is my word for 2011
My word would be "Thankful". The past couple of years have been the toughest of my life, but I have so many wonderful things to be grateful for. Sometimes I need a reminder to be thankful for all of those blessings.
My word is Courage.
Courage to get through any situation that may arise.
Mine is CONQUER!
obedience: as in listening to that little voice in my head that says everything will work out...stop stressing. Obedience to God who always knows better than I do.
Capable. As a young wife and mother I was quickly thrown into the role as mother, father, provider, and caretaker as my 26 year old husband underwent 7 backsurgeries. I quickly realized that I am capable of much more than I give myself credit for.
I'd like to think of myself as capable. With a busy husband, and two girls I want to be able to do anything. For myself and for them. Other words would be happy, unhurried, and appreciate. That's how I want to live my life.
Laugh.
Last year was a sad year with sickness and death, time to laugh more this year and hope everyone's healthy.
Renewed
I'm going to take a deep breath and try to live my life feeling refreshed and renewed
I have 2 words this year: RISK and HOPE.
: )
"Embrace" because it's a year of a new baby and I'm learning to embrace each moment of our beautiful little family! :)
My word for 2010 and 2011 is PROUD!
Proud of my soldier who is gone to Afghanistan this year! And will be still very proud when he gets home :o)
forward. I need to keep that word in mind with everything i say, think and do. time to move on.
Mine is "gentleness" :)
Contentment....I'm finally there and it feels good!!!
...joy
AMOR
Because when it comes down to everything it's done for love...<3
Dream.
In two weeks or less, mine will finally be coming true after almost two years of waiting.
Shine!
My word for this year is "define". After struggling with post-partum depression OCD/depression/anxiety after the birth of my first daughter (Jan. 12, 2010), I am finally coming into the light and, even though that experience will always be a part of me, I refuse to allow it to define me.
My goal for this year is to focus on the positive attributes that I do want to define me.
My word this year is strength. I need lots of it this year, and to remind me that I already have it inside.
love
Calm....something I have been trying to find all my life, I hope and pray I am almost there.
Inspiration
I've wanted this necklace for months, love Lisa Leonard!
Blessed!
our word of the year is Family. Being a family has kept us together like glue.
wow, there are so many great words already posted! i really enjoyed reading all of them.
my word would be "change"
last year, i married the love of my life and moved to 3000 miles away from home to be with him. i quit a job i loved and tearfully said goodbye to my family. with all the change happening in my life, i found it difficult to accept. i realized i was fighting against it. this year, i want to learn to let change be a positive force in my life - to let it shape me and help me grow.
I think my word would have to be "embrace."
cherish.
While mu husband is in Afghanistan, we're trying awfully hard to overcome his many infidelities. My heart is broken, but out of the ashes has come a new, stronger me. I'm taking better care of myself and my daughter, and building a better future for us, regardless of her daddy's actions. For that, my word of the year is Resilient.
My word is "choose".
Wishing you and your family a lot of fun this weekend.
Fun - my family needs to have fun in the midst of moving!
Oh, it's so hard to pick just one. I really have three: strength, courage, and determination. But if I have to choose just one it would be strength.
I think I'd have to go with "amazing" because no word comes closer than that to describe the year your first born baby boy comes into the world...
joy...this year, I choose joy.
contentment. I've never taken my husband, or my two beautiful, healthy children for granted, but this year I want to live in complete contentment. Knowing how blessed I truly am, every. single. day.
Beautiful. Last year I left a bad relationship, raised my newborn son alone, and have finally found the perfect guy that adores both of us (who was actually there all along.)
Heather @ http://icthroughyou.blogspot.com
Strength...This year I need to find the strength to be a better mom, a better wife, and better me.
Friendship
My word?
...believe.
Believe that I can take on this year in a way that allows me to get everything "done," but still pause to find beauty and grace in the little moments. Believe that everything will work out--jobs will fall into place, grad schools will say YES if it's meant to be, and that everything will be a=okay. And believe that no matter what, love matters most.
I love your blog. It is everything that a blog ought to be--real, funny, and honest to a t. Your family is beautiful, and thank you for sharing them with us!
grateful- for all that I have family, friends, and faith.
My word is Live, to remind me to live in the moment and not worry about the next thing.
Motivated. We are having our second child in April and will spend a good chunk of the year with two kiddos in diapers! I'm excited for this year but preparing for change!
grace.
i see my son's face and i can't bear for him to see a quick-tempered mommy. so graceful i will strive to be. :)
My word would be "embrace." To remind me to appreciate and enjoy all the beautiful blessings I have in my life without always looking more. It's always good to take a breath and be present.
my word is harmonious. my family and I are on a journey and I fill it with as much harmony as possible.
simplicity... 'nuff said :-)
loved!
Beautiful jewelry! My word for the year is "blessed." I lost my baby daughter in 2009 and welcomed my son 10 weeks early in early 2010. Having just celebrated his first birthday (like Nella), he is doing amazing! I definitely feel blessed!
My word for 2011 is PEACEFUL.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Non Judgemental. Enough said!
My word is Faithfulness
Perseverance! I am constantly astounded by how much can be achieved by people who will keep on keepin on.
wow. lisa's site just opened on my browser and the necklace i see on her page says "grace!"
i'm more determined now. the whole universe conspiring and all that! :)
Simplify! So many parts of my life need to be simplified. This is the year to do it!
Oh my gosh, I would love to win a Lisa Leonard necklace!!! My word is "passion"! Finding my passion in 2011 now that I am a newly empty-nester.
My word is inspire. Inspire and be inspired.
blessed ... thanks for a lovely giveaway!
Kristina
My work for 2011 is hope :)
"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul
And sings the tune without words,
And never stops at all."
-Emily Dickinson
Can I have two words of the year?
No? Okay... I choose: Hope
Worthwhile <3
Heal
My word is unstoppable. In 2011, I am getting things done!
My word would be "Serenity"
Having said the serenity prayer many times over the last 7 months it reminds me that God is in control of it all. Discovering that I can't fix it - only God can but I can trust that he will. And I will continue to love and support the recovering alcoholic in my life no matter what, but I can't fix him.
My word would be Perseverance. My husband's 4th deployment, 3 kids under the age of 5, (my middle one has Down Syndrome), my everyday word is Perseverance...
Oh my gosh, I love these necklaces. I would LOVE to win this giveaway. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
My word is embrace. I want to hold each new day with my sweet daughter close to my heart, and look to the challenge of leaving her to go back to work with an optimistic attitude.
Love Kel. Love. My mama heart smiles when I see pictures of the girls and Brett! Such a sweet daddy!
My word is frustrated...... not always in the bad kind of way, but in the sense of it causing me to be determined to not stay where I'm at.
LOVE your blog...thank you....
humbleness
being on a ppd-journey and finally being honest with me, my life and all the oters involved i actully learned to be more humble.
love the necklace!
leslie
My word is, Grace. Without it, I could not survive.
Mine is patience. I'm taking it day by day!
My word of the year will be "success" I'm in the tail end of my time in school and I don't want to just pass, I'm hoping to pass with all A's. With a successful year, my dream of becoming a teacher will be even closer.
My word for the year is Simplify. I have just now (with my 30th birthday fast approaching), learned the real difference between want and need.
blessed
My word would have to be family.
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary last year and welcomed our daughter Afton. Last year we started our family. Our wonderful, beautiful, perfectly imperfect family.
I would have to say Balance!
The resounding word for me is:
FAITHFUL
My journey these past 2 years has been one on a yellow brick road full of pot holes. Yet, being FAITHFUL is what saw me through :)
Have a wonderful week!
"HOPE" - for someone who has suffered with infertility for the last 4 years & numerous ART treatments I have to keep HOPE that 2011 is our year.
2010=Adjusting
2011=Hope
Love Lisa Leonard!
2010 was a really hard year so my word for 2011?
Hope.
THANKFUL!
I have a wonderful husband and two happy, healthy boys. I couldn't ask for more.
Motivation is mine this year.. I lost mine after my mom died this past summer... Gotta find it again..
Loved. My word is loved. Might sound strange but I have realized more than ever this year that no matter what trials come my way and no matter how hard it gets, that my Father is working it all for my good. And my family is there supporting, caring and holding me every step of the way. I am loved. What a fabulous revelation.
Fearless.
unafraid(p): oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
"fear is a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life."
-Donald Miller
In 2011, we will be focusing on being Fearless in our life, choices, and relationships.
My word for the year is "blessed." Even though my family is going through a stormy patch, I know that I'm so blessed and I still have so much to be thankful for.
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