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:

  1. 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!

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  2. 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

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  3. 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

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  4. 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

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

    Fingers crossed.

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

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

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  8. 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

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  9. 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

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  10. 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!

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  11. I love the serenity window scene necklace

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

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  12. 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

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  13. 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

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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!

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  16. 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 :)

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

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

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

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

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  21. I love the turquoise statement necklace.

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  22. 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

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

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

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

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  26. 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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  28. 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/

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

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  30. The new design looks great - love the mint green necklace

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  31. i really like Silver Lining Raindrops Necklace <333

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

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  33. 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

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  34. 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

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

    Julie xo

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  36. 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

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  37. 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

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  38. 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

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  39. 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

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

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

    xo love your blog.

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  42. 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

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

    xoxox,
    CC

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

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

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

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

    your blog looks fantastic great design! congrats!

    www.club-nutricional.com/dietas

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  48. 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 :]

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  49. 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/

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  50. 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/

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

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

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  53. Love them all.
    Thanks for visiting my site :)

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

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  55. 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

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

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  57. 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! :)

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  58. 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..

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

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

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  61. Go Anna! She did an excellent job :)

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

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

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

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  64. 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

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  65. 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! :)

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

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

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  68. Enter me!

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

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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

    coloressinmezclar@hotmail.com

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  71. 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

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  72. 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

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



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

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  74. 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

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

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  76. 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

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  77. 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!

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

    mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

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  79. I am a new follower to your blog!

    mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

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  80. 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*

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  81. I just tweeted about this fab giveaway!

    mcarusopartridge@gmail.com

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

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  86. 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

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

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

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  89. 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!

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  90. 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/

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  91. oh, and i am following your wonderful blog!

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

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

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  93. I'm now a follower of your blog. ♥

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  94. 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.

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  95. 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!

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  96. 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

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  97. Wonderful blog, wonderful giveaway!

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

    aragao_monica(at)yahoo.com

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  98. love the turquoise rain drop necklace!!

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

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  99. love the turquoise rain drop necklace!!

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

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  100. The heart charm necklace is adorable.

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

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  103. 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/

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  104. 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!!

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  105. 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

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  106. 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

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

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  108. 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!

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  109. 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

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  110. 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.

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

    And I love the new design!

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

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

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  114. 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

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  115. 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

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  116. 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!

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  117. 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

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

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  119. Love the pretty pair necklace! Such dainty things.

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  120. Hi There

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

    --Claude Monique

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  121. 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

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  122. 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

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

    Lisa xx

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

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  125. 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

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

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

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