I originally found Agape Love Boutique because of this piece–her Water of Life necklace. So pretty. So unique. And, Maria-Isabel, the artist behind the store, gives 75% of the profits from the sales of this necklace to Compassion’s Water of Life which works to provide safe water, healthy lifestyle education, and sanitation services to people in need around the world.
Definitely a great way to shop with purpose.
I also found at her store a necklace that I fell in love with that doesn’t support a charity but is so full of purpose that I can’t help but share about it.
She created a mother’s necklace design that not only recognizes the children you are mothering now but also recognizes children you are not mothering–maybe babies miscarried, maybe a baby placed for adoption, maybe a child who passed away. There are the pearls in the nest–and white pearls outside the nest, on the chain to remember.
I love it.
She even has a necklace for mothers who perhaps lost their only child.
Isn’t that stunning?
I’m thinking it could make a very special birth mother or foster mother gift.
And, as a mama who has experienced the sorrow of losing 4 babies, I needed this necklace.
I sat down with my children and let them each pick the color pearl they wanted to represent themselves. Even Lydia chose her own color.
And, I now have a precious treasure to remember all my treasures. When I wear it, Lydia touches the pink pearl and says, “Lydia.” Totally warms my heart.
For one entry, leave a comment here sharing one of your favorite items at Agape Love Boutique. Take some time to click around there–Maria-Isabel is so creative and skillful. I’m so jealous.
Really wanna win? (And, I know you do!) I’ll give you a another entry if share the link to this giveaway on FB or your blog. Leave a comment telling me where you shared.
StaceyV says
Oh I love the Birds Nest Necklace the best.
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Our Family says
Love the bird’s nest necklace!
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Lauren Sanders
Our Family says
posted on FB
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Stephanie {Luxe Boulevard} says
I’ve always loved her vintage rose ring.
Elisa Barker says
I love the birds nest necklace. I have 3 beautiful daughters and I just experienced a miscarriage at 11 weeks in October. I have found that in dealing with the grief of losing a baby, so many forget that it is still hard and it will always be a part of my life. I love the idea of having a simple and pretty reminder of what was mine for just a little while.
Heather Love says
I love the bird nest necklace. I’ve been looking for a mother’s necklace and this one is so unique! I absolutely LOVE it. Since this is my absolute favorite, it’d be great to win it!!!!!
Heather Love says
I just shared the link on my fb :) I REALLLLLLY want to win this necklace!
Renee says
I am definitely a fan of the bird’s nest as well.
Joe and Alice Waarvik says
I think the birds nest necklace is the best! Buuuttt I am pretty fond of those mustache earrings as well. I suppose it’s the dork in me LOL!
SolangeD says
I love the water for life necklace
Sandra says
I love the bird’s nest necklace! I have two grown stepchildren who I would love to put in the nest along with my daughter waiting for me in China!
Sandra says
I shared your link on Facebook too!
whitneyfreeman says
i LOVE the birds nest necklace!!! MY sister and I really want to get it for my mom for Christmas!!!! Would loveeeee to win it!!!!
&I am now following your blog =]
whitneyfreeman says
I shared this giveaway on my facebook!!!
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Adriane Parcel says
Adore the birds nest Mother’s necklace and ring!! Beautiful creations!
*Ashley Lou* says
I absolutely adore the birdsnest necklace, especially the place for birds outside of the nest
Stephanie says
The bird’s nest necklace…easily my favorite. Love the pearls on the chain and the meaning behind them. Awesome piece.
Vanceej says
The designs are beautiful!! I love the nest with color necklace!
Sara Beth says
My favorite item is the “happy” neckalce. So cute! :)
Jerusha says
I adore the pea-pod necklace! My younger daughter has a peapod (w/ the “baby pea” removed) that has become her nighttime lovey. This made me think of her, of course. My heart goes out to you, Kelly, and others who have experienced the very real loss of miscarriage.
Jerusha says
Shared the link on Facebook. I have several friends for whom this necklace would be very meaningful.
From This Moment says
This whole post was so meaningful…the jewelry…the meaning…very touching!! I just LOVE the Birds Nest Necklace with the Momma Bird Wing. This is the BEST one yet!!
thewonderfulhappens says
I ADORE the bird’s nest necklaces!! Just beautiful!!!!!
Beth G says
Happily shared the link on Facebook! Love the bird’s nest necklace, and would love to give one to my sister-in-law.
Heather says
The pea pod necklace is adorable. I also LOVE the nest.
-Heather
TaylorMade says
I am a blog follower btw!
I love her shop, her custom bird nest necklaces are my favorite!
Would be a great piece to have!
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Vanessa says
The Bird’s Nest Necklace is BEAUTIFUL! I love it!
Mrs. Bennett says
I really like the nest necklace. Very pretty and meaningful.
Cerrisse says
Love the bird necklace, I have been wanting one forever!
Chrissy @ Boerman Ramblings says
i covet the necklace you are giving away. I have wanted it for a long time but am on spending freeze.. crossing my fingers!
Diane says
Oh, I just love these necklaces–esp. the one for the woman that has lost babies–I lost two! Have one adorable daughter, adopted from Vietnam, though. Am torn between the two!
amysmusings says
The birds nest necklace is such a lovely tribute to the WHOLE family. :)
Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage says
I love the mother’s nest necklace, so many pretty beads to choose from.
Marie @ Lemondrop Vintage says
Just posted to my facebook here!
Jel ♡ says
when i first saw the http://www.etsy.com/listing/80590540/custom-made-birds-nest-necklace-the, i fell in love with it instantly. its a very nice necklace, and whats more nice is that it has a story.. :)
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Jel ♡ says
shared on FB: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=287719897933115&id=100002184952335
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Amber says
I just adore the Triple Threat Bling Pull Over Necklace – it’s the perfect addition to a holiday ensemble!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber says
I shared this giveaway on Facebook – my FB name is Amanda Moore:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=123551687758251&id=804795642
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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junegirl says
I love the Blue November Ruffle Flower Hair Clip
Yours to Win says
I love the antique bronze birds nest necklace!
Waasabi says
I like the Antique Bronze Birds Nest Necklace
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Tanya says
I love the pretty in pink headband…i love anything pink though.
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Michelle says
The happy necklace is sweet!
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Kells says
I love all the nest necklaces. Esp with the blue eggs and the little sparrow on the chain. Thanks for offering this giveaway!
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Ruthie says
LOVE the antique bronze birds nest. rawhorne at yahoo dot com
Kendra + Patricia says
The peapod necklace is lovely!
ribbonsfrograce.blogspot.com says
The chic geek glasses necklace is so trendy and chic! I love it. :-)
May Shum says
One of my favorites is the christmas cheer headband. Would love to have that this christmas for holiday parties (:
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KHBride says
I love the XOXO necklace!
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KHBride says
I shared on facebook!
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Samantha says
The pea pod necklace is beautiful but my favorite is the bird nest. Thanks for the chance.
Samantha says
Shared on FB!
Rachel says
The Antique Bronze Bird Necklace is my favorite, but the nerd glasses necklace is pretty cute too!
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Laura Lane says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75799930/pea-pod-pearl-necklace-up-to-5-pearl
pea pod pearl necklace with 4 pearls
Lillea says
Fabulous Glitter Bling Ring
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katrina says
I love the mother;s necklace. I might have to get one. I will post on my Facebook. I love what you ate doing .
Rachel says
I love the Giant Octopus Wire Wrapped in Glass Pearls Statement Ring
AmandaSue says
Bubble Mint Enameled Flower Filigree Ring (Vibrant Ring Collection)
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Serenap95 says
Thank you for hosting this lovely giveaway. I think my mom would like to have one of these.
I like the Mustache Button Ring (Choose Your Mustache)
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xielithium27 says
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I LOVE Custom Made Birds Nest NecklaceYou Pick Colors and amount of Pearls “eggs” (1-4 Max)!!! This is such a cute idea!!
jhitomi says
Love the Strawberry Lemonade ring.
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jcwega27 says
birds nest necklace
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DonnaZ says
I LOVE the flower rings!
Jus and Kat says
I LOVE the BLM necklace, and I also really like the Pea-Pod Pearl Necklace (GREAT WORK)!
TwoBeesCreations says
I love the The Photographer- Anitique Bronze Necklace with Camera Pendant
TwoBeesCreations says
Shared to my FB here:http://www.facebook.com/BrianaDee6
Brianne says
Would love any of her darling hair clips for Evelyn. And am definitely buying the nest necklace for my dear friend who recently lost a baby.
Lee says
i also love the peapod necklace and her ribbon sculptures and very cute! thanks for a lovely giveaway.
Kathy Detweiler says
I love the The Black Pearl- Antique Bronze Necklace!
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Kathy Detweiler says
Shared on Facebook
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Anonymous says
I absolutely love the custom birds nest with the heart in the nest and wing. so creative.
Anonymous says
love the mothers necklaces. I posted the link on FB and added your store to my favs at etsy.
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Kairi says
My favorite item is the Bows and Curls Sweet feminine Silhouette Pendant Necklace
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Whitney says
The mustache button rings are so fun!
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Natasha Fatah says
Thanks very much for a great giveaway! My favourite item is the Custom Made Birds Nest NecklaceYou Pick Colors and amount of Pearls “eggs”!
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San Diego Momma says
I am in love with the birds nest with the heart in the nest and wing charm. Gorgeous.
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Maegan Morin says
I love the Antique Bronze Birds Nest Necklace!!
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Maegan Morin says
I shared on facebook!
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Allen Family says
I love the birds nest necklace!
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Allen Family says
I posted about this giveaway on my blog:
http://giveawayplease.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-great-giveaway.html
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Bee W Bedard says
I really like the Antique Bronze Heart Chandelier Earrings
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Bee W Bedard says
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Crystal says
Oh i love them! I also think the The Black Pearl- Antique Bronze Necklace is pretty
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Rachel says
I’ve been looking at necklaces like this – so pretty. I also love the headbands in her shop, especially the Teal and Brown Nature flowers Ruffled Headband.
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Desiree says
loving the antique bronze nest necklace :)
Jolee says
Beautiful, thanks! I love the pink and purple princess birthday invites, too. Praying for you …. goodness, what you have been thru. joleehamlin [at] comcast [dot] net
vwestermeyer says
the antique bronze bird. Thank you for introducing me to a wonderful site
Katrina says
Wow I love the birds nest necklace.. I am a mom of 4 boys and Think that is just beautiful.
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Brittany says
I love the The Black Pearl- Antique Bronze Necklace!!
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Kelly Tillotson says
I love the antique bronze nest necklace. The Christmas Cutie headband is adorable too–I only have boys so I always drool over cute little girl stuff!
*kelly
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Kelly Tillotson says
I posted this giveaway and shared via fb!
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Laura says
The Birds Nest Necklace is my fav–so sweet.
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Karla says
I love The Black Pearl- Antique Bronze Necklace
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whittenwins says
The bows are really neat-my girls would love them! But I loe the jewelry, especially the Black pearl antique bronze necklace! However-I’m IN LOVE with the mothers nest necklaces! They are my favorite!
one frugal lady says
I also love the keep calm, carry on necklace with bow!
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Drama queens mum (Kimberly) says
I like the bird’s nest necklace too. I love how the feather is on there too. dramaqueensmum@gmail.com
hofken says
One of my favorite items is the Giant Octopus Wire Wrapped in Glass Pearls Statement Ring
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hofken says
Shared on Facebook
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boyzrule says
I love the bird’s nest necklace…my 6 year old son loves birds, so he would get a kick out of it!
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boyzrule says
posted on fb
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ppreacherswife says
I tired to find something I love as much as the bird’s nest necklace, but nothing hit me like it! The pea pod one is cute, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bird’s nest!
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10750coupons says
i love the bird’s nest necklace, and the photographer necklace. 10750 coupons at gmail dot com
Amy_M says
Besides the custom nest necklace, I like the triple threat.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74178574/triple-threat-bling-pull-over-necklace
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10750coupons says
posted on fb http://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=139854372790274&id=100001003993213
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kellyr78 says
I like the Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Ribbon Sculpture Hair Clips
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kellyr78 says
I shared this giveaway on FB
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Robin Blankenship says
The pea pod necklace is beautiful
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Charis's Mum says
My favorite necklace is this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74180158/the-black-pearl-antique-bronze-necklace
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Charis's Mum says
Posted about the giveaway on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=186034188157834&id=100002457123517
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Sassy says
I love the Custom Made Birds Nest Necklace. I would pick the teal and pink pearls to symbolize my kids. Awwww so cute!! Thank you for the awesome giveaway. I love them.
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Sassy says
i shared on facebook
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1955nurse says
It’s a toss-up between the Pea Pod necklace & the Bird’s nest!!!((1955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) Very pretty!
1955nurse says
I shared this giveaway (HollyCunningham) on FB (91955nursehjc4me(at)myway(dot)com)) http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myoverthinking.com%2F2011%2F12%2Fpurposeful-giveaway-agape-love-boutique.html%3Fspref%3Dfb&t=%7BPurposeful+Giveaway%7D+Agape+Love+Boutique Thanks for the chance….
Heather says
I LOVE the bird’s nest necklace. I love wearing anything that has to do with my kids.
-Heather
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Heather says
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Posted on my facebook.
-Heather
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Jenny says
I LOVE the Custom Made Birds Nest Necklace. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Renfie says
While I do love the nest necklaces, I really like the Giant Octopus Wire Wrapped in Glass Pearls Statement Ring.
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Dana says
The Pretty in Pink headband is too cute! dmatthews38751@yahoo.com
Dana says
Shared on my Facebook wall..Dana Denay..http://www.myoverthinking.com/2011/12/purposeful-giveaway-agape-love-boutique.html…dmatthews38751@yahoo.com
Fabuless Diva says
Love the bird’s nest necklace! So pretty and thoughtful!
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Adventure Leader says
I like the peace love gingerbread hairclips
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Azslyn says
Vintage Rose Ring by far my favorite item =}
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Azslyn says
i shared on facebook
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