8.30.2010

New Blog Design & IHOD Giveaway

I was trying to keep quiet about the changes on my blog until it was completely finished, but I have to admit, I have not done a great job with hiding my excitement! :) All the design credits go to the amazing, talented and beautiful Anna from In Honor of Design.


Anna is one of those multifaceted women who I admire. Next to being a mommy, she's an incredibly sweet blogger, a super-talented graphic designer and she even runs her own online store full of cute jewelries, accessories and headbands. And.... drumroll please....

Anna is offering an item of your choice to one lucky Gypsy*Diaries reader to celebrate my new blog design! 

These are some of my favorites but you can choose any Ladies or Little Miss items from her store! :)

To enter please visit IHOD, follow Gypsy*Diaries on Google and/or Bloglovin and leave a comment below telling me what would you choose from the IHOD store if you were the winner :) Entries are accepted until Saturday 8pm GMT, the winner will be announced on Sunday. The giveaway is open to readers anywhere in the globe! ;) GOOD LUCK Babes!!!

P.S: For extra entries feel free to post/tweet/facebook about the giveaway! ;)

P.P.S: Thank you Anna for giving a new life to my dear blog and thanks for your patience and being who you are! ;) LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!

P.P.P.S: If you’re also interested in sponsoring Gypsy*Diaries please email me at gypsydiaries@gmail.com and I’ll be happy to give you rates and details!
 
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132 comments:

Claire Kiefer said...

I love the So Dear to My Heart charm necklace. Lovely! And your new blog design looks fantastic. She must be a really talented girl!

Flore said...

I love those necklace, I don't know which one I'll choose "Send me a Love Note" or "Under Lock and Key Necklace" !
It's a beautiful store ! Thank you !
xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Gabby ! I don't think this is my first comment, but I have a goldfish memory, so we'll say it is :) I'm happy to comment for the first time, then :D
I'm following you on Bloglovin' (my blog is Hummingbird Cocoon) and I would like to take my chance in the fabulous giveaway you're talking about !
So, if I was the lucky winner, I would like the Pretty Pair Necklace, with the bronze leaf and the cabachon Charm in the Translucent Mint Green color !
Because it's just perfect, I love the color and... well, i think it'll be shorter to just tell I love it ! :)
Love,
Adelythe

http://hummingbird-cocoon.blogspot.com

Mayflower said...

Congratulations with the new design, it looks great :)
It's hard to choose from all those cute things, but I would be very very happy with the Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace :) x

Lila said...

wow tough choice. I love all the mint green necklaces and the under lock and key.

Fingers crossed.

Salomé said...

A kulcs melletti medál az abszolút kedvenc, egyébként olyan gyönyörű mindegyik.:))

South Beach Mom said...

I love the Pretty Pair necklace. Your blog looks great.

Kathrin said...

First of all I really like your new blog design!
It's pretty difficult to find just one favourite item in the shop because all things are gorgeous but I would chose the Pretty Pair Necklace in Coral.
Love, Kathrin

vicky h. said...

I'm seriously thinking about letting anna play with my blog, she did the most amazing job on yours!! I am in love with the new header...such perfection!!

and what an amazing giveaway, her jewelry is 100% me :)

I would either wish for the turquoise raindrops on silver necklace or the lock and key one in gold since I have been wanting a tiffanys key necklace FOREVER!!

xox Vicky
Bikinis & Passports

Marta said...

First of all, id like to say that your blog is absolutely amazing and so inspires me so much! Thank you!

If i were the lucky winner, id choose the lovely So Dear To My Heart locket. It reminds me of Jane Austen's novels and Great Britain in general for which i have a soft spot. Wish i could live there!

Tsuki aka LittleGrayFox said...

I love the serenity window scene necklace

also I LOVE LOVE LOVE your new blog design! major kudos to the designer!

Unknown said...

Aw you're right Gabby, this is a super cute giveaway! I'll make sure to tell all the girls in the office too, as well as post about it!
I'd definitely choose the 'Piece of Heaven Formal Bloom Sash' to dress up my LBD's and LWD's :)

PS. She did your blog design?! I may be contacting her...

xo, Kristin
electric fringe

kelli g. { bug miscellany } said...

wow, sounds like one talented (and busy) lady.

i'd be torn between the apple green turquoise necklace and the proud as a peacock necklace (which is like the cutest product name ever). :P

fun fun! :D

N P said...

Your blog looks really nice.I dont know what it was looking like cuz this is the first time im visiting here.But anyway your blog is very cute.

ag. said...

She has such cute stuff! I'd have to choose the "Under Lock and Key - Simply Charmed Bronze Necklace" although I am loving the bow headbands as well!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

oh I love Anna, she has done a great job! yay for both of you!! and I love her shop, the Lush and Lovely shoe clips are so cute!
I follow you :)

Elle Sees said...

love the layout! congrats!
love the 2nd necklace!

dee said...

So pretty:) And congrats on your new gig (saw on your other blog)!

Mariel Torres said...

sooo many adorable things! but definitely the "Bronze Leaf and Cabachon Charm" Translucent Mint Green..... so beautiful!

Erin O. said...

I LOVE the "under lock and key" necklace. It's so cute! I could see wearing it with almost every outfit!

becky said...

I love the turquoise statement necklace.

Anonymous said...

http://melavond.blogspot.com

my favorite item is
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50124852/turquoise-raindrops-silver-plated
super chic and simple yet so powerful all at the same time.


melavond@aim.com

martinaalgeri said...

wow, thank you for this wonderful opportunity, I hope I'll win!!
XOXO
Martina

Claire said...

ooo pretty things! I love the Serenity Necklace :) But really i love it all!
Your blog looks great!

Purses Pastries Etc... said...

Congratulations on the new blog design -- it looks amazing!! Great job, Anna :)

Emilie said...

Hi Gaby!

What a cool giveaway!! I love everything on the site, but my favourite would be the Simply Charmed Bronze Necklace :) Your new layout is very cool, I love that your blog is 'growing' so much!
Big kisses
Emilie

Please check out my blog: lifeisroyalty.blogspot.com
Let me know what you think!!

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Miles Of Style said...

i love your new blog layout!

pls enter me in this lovely giveaway. i follow via GFC and the leopard print headband is my fave piece!

persis.
http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

Sara Luxe said...

just found ur blog - really impressed !
so much to see & read
http://seraluxe.blogspot.com

Clare B said...

The new design looks great - love the mint green necklace

Blush and Flats said...

i really like Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace <333

Alessandra said...

I already follow and all that!
Would love the Under Lock and Key necklace.
thanks!
love the new design, well done!

Diana Mieczan said...

Your new blog design looks amazing...and congrats on the giveaway!!! So happy for you,darling....I adore the Ebony Corsage Clip/Sash....Its soooo pretty:)

Happy last day of August,sweetie and see you soon

Inspired said...

Thanks for letting me know about your giveaway! I do love it! The one that stands out to me is the neclkace with the leaf and the piece of jade. So beautiful! Thanks for the invite! (and I'm following you too).

Julie xo

Inspired said...

PS..I'm having a Gievaway today too!

Julie xo

Marta G. (A Bilingual Baby) said...

Hi Gaby! I love the new design. Great giveaway! My favourite item is the Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace, it's elegant and casual at the same time, I love that!
I'm a follower of your blog.
¡Hasta luego y gracias!

Marta

Gina said...

i think it is hard to choose! i really like the silver leaf w/ the green flower annnnd i really like the one w/ the four stones. i think i'd be quite happy to win ANYTHING from her shop :)

<3 Gina

Anne-Sophie said...

Okay I've followed you on google and bloglovin! :) The new design is amazing! And so is the webshop IHOD, it was hard to pick just one thing!! But if I have to choose I would go for the coral bracelet because it's small but it really stands out! x

Anonymous said...

woooow! lovely giveaway!
i follow you via bloglovin, my email is all_apologies7@hotmail.com and i posted the link on my facebook page.. my favourite item is, without any doubt, "so dear to my heart" i have a crush on it! keep my finger crossed :D
chiara

stylebyrachael said...

Those are so cute! Thank you so much for inviting me!

erica said...

I follow you and I would definitely pick the leopard headband. Way too cute!

xo love your blog.

Pretty Pleased said...

I love the new site design! I've found something new to explore with every visit:) Great work! Count me in on your awesome giveaway! I love all of the IHOD Be Charmed necklaces:)
MC
www.prettypleasedblog.com

Couture Carrie said...

Fab giveaway!
I'd choose this lovely necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54861841/under-lock-and-key-simply-charmed-bronze

xoxox,
CC

Anonymous said...

Great giveaway! I would like to win the Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace. Should I win, my e-mail address is Davina916@aol.com Thanks!

Fit With Flash said...

I'm diggin' the Peacock necklace! Fun giveaway, love the ETSY page!

Kristen said...

Great giveaway! I really like The Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace! Such beautiful pieces.

Pamela Garland said...

Great giveaway! i will love the gold key one looks super cute!!!

your blog looks fantastic great design! congrats!

www.club-nutricional.com/dietas

yourstrulydear said...

thanks for your comment! i'm glad i've found your blog! so i just looked and i'm loving the eyelet earrings. you're so right about opening a new door to jewelry options...i dont even know where to begin! haha :]

Alyssa said...

wow! the new design looks AMAZING! i love it so much. it really looks so great.

my favorite is the little turquoise raindrops necklace. its adorable and i die for anything turquoise! following on google and bloglovin!
xx. alyssa

http://macaroons-and-me.blogspot.com/

Alyssa said...

wow! the new design looks AMAZING! i love it so much. it really looks so great.

my favorite is the little turquoise raindrops necklace. its adorable and i die for anything turquoise! following on google and bloglovin!
xx. alyssa

http://macaroons-and-me.blogspot.com/

Flore said...

Thanks Gabby for your comment ! Don't worry, I joined this beautiful giveaway !!!
xxx

Miranda said...

Great new design, congrats!!!
The jewelry is fabulous, count me in as an entry:)
http://washingtondcfashion.blogspot.com/

Wahzat Gayle said...

Love them all.
Thanks for visiting my site :)

Ângela said...

Congratulations with the new design, it looks great :)
Love Key necklace.

Erin :: EAT.PRAY.MOVE Yoga said...

Hey! Found you from Blue is in Fashion :) Really like your blog! I'm following on Google and checked out the store...My favorite is the charmed key necklace!

http://sojournista.blogspot.com

Agi said...

I would choose the "Turquoise Raindrops Silver Plated Necklace".
Udvozletem Erdelybol!:)

Crownd Vic said...

HI! I follow you on GFC -- I would Love LOVE love to win Spring Delicacy Headband by IHOD! beeeeautiful!

PS: I have a giveaway too - for simple green cleaner! :)

Julie said...

I love the new look of your blog, a brilliant job. Love the give away as well...keeping my fingers crossed...no favorites, i would have to choose between all this gorgeous stuff..

Amanda said...

Love the new blog design! I already follow and I'd love to win the vintage black and white party necklace.

katy said...

so cute!!! what a fun giveaway -- all your pics are gorgeous!

Shannon of HAPPINESS IS said...

Go Anna! She did an excellent job :)

My pick will be the Proud as a Peacock Necklace - lovely!

Deepali Kalia Interior Design Blog Filling Spaces said...

Thanks for your sweet note..i am following you now and love all her pcs so talented:)

Anna @ IHOD said...

Thank you so much for being such a fabulous friend! So happy it all worked out and loving this giveaway!!
<3
Anna

Monica Robinson said...

Oh wow, how on earth will you choose a winner? How on earth can I comment as impressively as all of the others? Oh well, it's a good opportunity to let you know that I follow your blog religiously all the way from Australia and am excited to have been advised of Gypsy*Diaries loving the reads and loving the necklace with the leaf and mint coloured floral ornament. Good luck to everyone! x

paige said...

Really cute jewelry!!

Pepa said...

It's tough to only pick ONE but my favorite would have to be the "Pretty Pair Necklace." I love how feminine and delicate it is! :)

Bridget said...

i think im loving the turquoise silver one! thanks for entering my giveaway too:)

Oh, My Darling said...

Glad to be a new follower! Love the Cabochon Cocktail Ring. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Victoria said...

Enter me!

I follow you via GFC as VIctoria and I'd choose
Under Lock and Key - Simply Charmed Bronze Necklace!

coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

Victoria said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/invictoria/status/22685523926

coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

Victoria said...

Post on FB http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000825456707&v=wall&story_fbid=136058916439445

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a prozac national said...

hiya!!! so much to choose frm very natural and lite pieces.....id go for Modern Circular Tiered Earrings...they look nice and sturdy plus the design is something ive been wanting and looking for ages....looking forward to posts frm u...loving the most recent one! takecare.
aiesha.sk@gmail.com

fisiwoman said...

Enter me please! I'm a new follower via GFC. I'm fisiwoman ;).
If I win, I'd like to choose Satin and Frill Statement Necklace.


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/22704655341



Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Post it on FB: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=100000825276857&v=wall&story_fbid=151009508250320


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
Spain

L A C E Y said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! :) I love all the headbands! Great giveaway.

jc said...

I love all the cute accessories from the Little Miss Collection. I'd pick the Bubblegum and Polka Dots set of 2 hair pins, these are so sweet and would look so pretty on my daughter's hair. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

yumihamano@gmail.com

Simply Colette said...

It's so funny, when I opened your blog and saw your header, that's exactly what I was looking for my company logo for PHOTOgraphy Getaways. Sort of :) Off to visit Anna now and her many talents! Thanks for the introduction!

1 Funky Woman said...

I am so loving the Twice As Nice Leopard Print Headband. She has some wonderful things in her shop!

mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

1 Funky Woman said...

I am a new follower to your blog!

mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

Evelyn said...

What a great shop + giveaway! I would have to choose the Modern Circular Tiered Earrings. Rather than choose something for myself, my sister's birthday is coming up and she'd love these earrings! *fingers crossed*

Megan said...

I just tweeted about this fab giveaway!

mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

AuraM. said...

Hello darling!! Count me in!!

I´d love to own the So Dear to My Heart - Locket Charm Necklace. It´s SOOOO pretty.

Hope I get lucky! hahahaha

milena.aura@gmail.com

newinstylestalking.blogspot.com

kissessss

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Lamisa said...

I'd love PROUD AS A PEACOCK. So cute!

kait said...

thanks for the heads up on your giveaway! i would love any of the headbands, but i think my fave is the modern frill satin bow headband :)
kait
faveprettythings.blogspot.com

kait said...

i also blogger about her & your giveaway :)
http://faveprettythings.blogspot.com/2010/09/i-want-pretty-things-by-ihod.html

Jack and Cassie said...

Like so many others I adore the "So Dear to My Heart" locket. It's so beautiful.

the cape on the corner said...

i don't know what design you had before, but i am loving your header. and i am completely jealous of all your travel, but i am telling myself it can't be helped when one lives in such close proximity to other countries! great pictures of the pyramids-i love the one of you kissing the sphinx!

thanks so much for stopping by the cape on the corner! i so appreciate your comment and am equally as interested in the jazz party!

Mimi said...

aaah, she has a lot of cute stuff! the first thing that caught my eye is the rhinestone applique headband, but that is not from little miss/ladies. so i am going with the adorable under lock and key necklace with the yellow ribbon. :D

<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

Mimi said...

oh, and i am following your wonderful blog!

<3, Mimi
http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/

Kristi said...

Oooooooh! Love the Sweet Surrender Charmed Silver Necklace...so beautiful!

Kristi said...

I'm now a follower of your blog. ♥

Anonymous said...

This is a hard choice! I really like the "Modern Circles - Eyelet Earrings" on her website and the "Under Lock and Key" Necklace on her Etsy store. I'll go with the "Modern Circles Earrings!!" Thanks so much, and I'm happy to have found your blog!! It's lovely, and my name is actually Gabrielle/Gabbie.

Elizabeth said...

Hey, thanks for the comment. It's great to find your blog too. I'll be following you now too.

I love the 'So Dear to My Heart' necklace, so fingers crossed that beginners luck might help me win here!

P.S The blog design looks fab, I wish I could get a rehaul too!

Bionica said...

Hey girl
there are a lot of nice designs on the website =)
everything is just beautiful <3
my fav is the send me a Love Note charmed necklace,
it's too cute

thanks for stopping by my blog

-Bionica

Monica said...

Wonderful blog, wonderful giveaway!

Love, love, love, the Under Lock and Key - Simply Charmed Bronze Necklace!

aragao_monica(at)yahoo.com

Blair McLeod said...

love the turquoise rain drop necklace!!

xo
kblair.s.mcleod (at)gmail.com

Blair McLeod said...

love the turquoise rain drop necklace!!

xo
kblair.s.mcleod (at)gmail.com

Unknown said...

The heart charm necklace is adorable.

Blair McLeod said...
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Blair McLeod said...

tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/Blairita/status/22757692293

Carrie said...

i definitely love your layout:D please enter me! this is such a cute giveaway. i would choose the "Bride to Be - Rhinestone Applique and Champagne Beaded Headbandd." It's definitely beautiful!

my email is mylifeascarrie@gmail.com

Carrie
http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Hi Gabby! i think this is my first comment but i've been following you on google for a while.
everything in the store is so pretty! but if i'm lucky i'll choose the "Pretty Pair" or "Send me a love note" necklace
Thanks!!

Darija Lotte said...

I'm following you via GFC as Darija Brekalo.I believe I would choose the Bride to Be - Rhinestone Applique and Champagne Beaded Headband.

darijadoll@hotmail.com

Michele said...

Hi! Fun blog, and I'm now following on Google Reader. Love the coral bead necklace in her etsy shop! Such a lovely color.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/51781775/coral-craze-double-stranded-pearl?ref=v1_other_2

Nadya said...

Hope you had a good summer Gabby, p.s. love the new look blog! xx

Marta on NAU Agency said...

Hey Gabby! Marta from Barcelona here!

I just came across with your blog and I love it so far. I love all the gems but if I had to choose one i definitely would pick the Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace.

Thanks a lot for the giveaway and for sharing your gipsy experiences with us!

Jami - XOimagine said...

Yay! LOVE Anna! I received one of her headbands for my bday last year and I love it! Great giveaway!

xo - jami
i m a g i n e

hana.k said...

Your new design is beautiful! I love it, it's so clean and simple and elegant.
& Thanks for letting me know about your giveaway, I would probably get the Nautical Rope Headband in Navy.

Shannon @ What's Up Whimsy said...

You're right, I was interested in your giveaway! Thanks for letting me know!

And I love the new design!

elizabeth said...

i would choose either the pretty pair or under lock and key necklace ... it would be a hard choice.

Unknown said...

I love the Proud as a Peacock necklace! I follow you now! XX!

Unknown said...

I tweeted! @littlebluedeer

shopgirl said...

Congratulations on the Blog Design! I really like the layout.

Also, my favourite piece on IHOD would be the modern circular tiered earrings. Very classic but trendy.

I'm now a happy follower of your blog!

Rambles with Reese

nightowl said...

I visited IHOD and I follow Gypsy Diaries on Google friend Connect as nightowl.
i would choose the Pretty Pair Necklace -Bronze Leaf and Cabachon Charm in the sky blue.

winit6@hotmail.com

Kat Ibáñez said...

My first visit here, but love your blog design!
So difficult to choose just one piece from her shop (what a beautiful name In Honor of Design is) as they are all so lovely, but I think the Silver Lining Raindrops necklace would be my favourite!

Have a wonderful day!

Clara said...

Hello!! Everything in "In Honor of Design" is lovely, but I think I'd have the Bronze Leaf and Cabachon Charm in translucent coral.

I really like your blog, Gabby, and I follow you on Bloglovin! xx

Amanda said...

Oooh it's a lovely store! Tks!
I LOVED the 'So Dear to My Heart' necklace, so sweet and delicate *-*
Kisses from Brazil :*

Hello, I'm Emily Clare. said...

Love the pretty pair necklace! Such dainty things.

Monique said...

Hi There

I really like under lock and key. Your blog looks fantastic.
Kudos!

--Claude Monique

lesapeamusings.blogspot said...

Congrats on the new blog design. Thanks for stopping by as well and letting me know about your giveaway.

I love anything with turquoise, such lovely pieces.

Lisa xx

lesapeamusings.blogspot said...

Congrats on the new blog design. Thanks for stopping by as well and letting me know about your giveaway.

I love anything with turquoise, such lovely pieces.

Lisa xx

lesapeamusings.blogspot said...

Ok I'm totally in love with the Modern circular tiered earrings in gold.

Lisa xx

Signe said...

I love the Apple Green Turquoise Beaded Ribbon Necklace! And grats on the new blog design :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Gabby, very compliments to this friend of yours, these pieces are gorgeous! Both simple but at the same time also very nice and stylish! I'd love to wear the "Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace", I really like the raindrop shape and the sky blue color!

Have a nice day, dear!
:)

Claudia
folly_clo@hotmail.com

Kate said...

Beautiful jewelry! I love the simple Turquoise Raindrops Silver Plated Necklace! Gorgeous!

Wendy Lady said...

I love the Under Lock and Key or the Turquoise Raindrops necklace!! So cute!!

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