Things Remembered: A Charming Story

I was recently made aware of a company called Things Remembered.  They’ve just launched a new line called Charm Story.  These are not just any charms, mind you.  These are a one of a kind collection of more than 50 sliver-plated engravable charms that tell a unique story.

And the very nice people at Things Remembered, asked me if I’d like to pick out a bracelet or necklace, and a few engraved charms for myself.

I couldn’t do it.  I spent days agonizing over what to select.  I mean, it’s not that I don’t have pivotal points in my life to celebrate!  But I couldn’t wrap my head around picking out something so personal for myself.

Which is weird.  Because I have absolutely no trouble getting very personal on my blog.  Often leading my readers to run screaming “TOO MUCH INFORMATION!”

And goodness knows that I certainly have no trouble shopping.

I was about to give up, when Fiddledaddy suggested, “Do it for someone you love.”

THAT WAS IT!  He’s so smart.

The first person that came to my mind was a woman who is very dear to me.  My MIL, Natalie.  I could not ask for a better mother-in-law, and she in turn has treated me like one of her own daughters since the day I waltzed into her son’s world and saved him from a life of microwave dinners and a solitary existence.

She has 6 children, 3 daughters-in-laws, and 3 son-in-laws.  Plus a whole house full of grandchildren.  And she doesn’t show favoritism.  (Except that I probably am her favorite since she always sneaks me sweets.)  But, shhhhh.  The others don’t need to know.

When I started putting together a charm bracelet with her in mind, the task suddenly became joyful.  I selected 4 charms.  One celebrates the fact that she is a grandmother, another that she is a mother of 6, one more makes note that she is a woman of abiding faith, and the last celebrates the miraculous fact that she is a breast cancer SURVIVOR.

I could have kept going, but I feared that she wouldn’t have been able to lift her arm while wearing her bracelet.

I received the bracelet, complete with engravings on the charms, a couple of days ago.  I was speechless when I saw it.  The pictures on the website don’t do the pieces justice.  They really are stunning.

If you are looking for a very personal gift for a special woman in your life (for Mother’s Day, Birthday, or just because) this is a wonderful way to let someone know just how you feel about them.

Each special charm retails for just $20, as do the new Things Remembered charm bracelet and charm necklace.  But right now, Things Remembered is offering the bracelet or necklace with one “First Chapter” starter charm – either a heart, circle, star, or dog tag-shaped charm – for just $30.  Engraving is a small, additional cost.

AND HERE’S THE REALLY FUN PART:  Things Remembered would like to give one lucky commenter on this site either a bracelet or necklace, with one charm of their choosing (remember, there are 50 to chose from).  Complete with engraving.

YOU HAVE TWO CHANCES TO BE ENTERED.

•  Chance #1:   Go to the Things Remembered website, poke around, and come back and leave a comment telling me which charm most appeals to you and why.

•  Chance #2:  Follow Things Remembered on Twitter, and post your own twitter linking to this contest.  Then come back and leave another comment with your Twitter URL.

A couple of rules:

• Maximum of two entries per household (see guidelines above).
• Contest open to U.S. residents only.
•  Winner will be selected via random draw, and notified by e-mail.
•  You have 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise a new winner will be selected.

I will leave comments open until Wednesday at 10:00 PM, EST.

Good luck!

(COMMENTS ARE NOW CLOSED)

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