Kate Holland.
Jewelry Queen.
Ridiculously Talented Person.
and one of my Best Friends!
(and the sponsor of this giveaway!!!)
Kate making Jewelry
photo: www.umlf.com
A few bits of info about Kate: She loves shoes. She hates sauces, and she collects children's books. She likes yoga, hiking, water skiing, boating, anything outside, and tries to like running. She loves movies, spending time with friends, and is always up for an international adventure (in fact, this girl has been just about everywhere) hates snakes and sharks. editor's sidenote: Kate is such a baby about snakes she could barely stand being in the house with my son's rubber snake. And even though she hates sharks, she and I have gone scuba diving of the Florida Keys together, and snorkeling in the Red Sea. Go figure!
Why Kate would make you want to puke with envy if you didn't know how lovable she is: This girl can do everything! A few of her hobbies/ jobs: custom framing, making furniture and reupholstering furniture, fine art (painting, drawing, murals for bedrooms, etc., photography), quilting, color and design consultation for home decor. Ridiculous, huh? Yep.
Kate has worked in the film industry for many years now as a costumer and production coordinator, associate producer, working on feature films, commercials and small projects for the sundance channel. She worked at the oscars, has met many big names in the movie business and many of them have bought her lovely jewelry.
Kate began making jewelry as a hobby, and then moved to LA for a film and next thing you know, Cameron Diaz wore her necklace to the Oscars in 2003 (that is a Kate original in the photo below).
photo: www.zimbio.com
Her necklaces have been seen on Everwood, Tru Calling, Josh & Drake, Army Wives, and High School Musical 2.
Kate has been featured in Fred Siegel and a handful of small galleries in California, Salt Lake City, and Park City, UT. Most of her jewelry is unique and one of a kind, hand cut precious and semi precious stones on solid sterling silver and solid 14 and 18 carat gold. Right now her beauties are available online, but she also has shows and boutiques if you get on her mailing list.
Kate gave us a darling necklace for this giveaway.
This necklace retails at $100 and is made from pure 14 carat gold and solid sterling silver. I love how it is simple and small enough to wear everyday, with everything, and since it is gold AND silver, will really match everything in your wardrobe!!!
To enter to win Kate's beautiful necklace:
1. Browse the Kate Holland Design Website.
2. Leave a comment and tell us what is your absolute favorite piece of her jewelry. (P.S. she is soon going to be updating her website with all new inventory, so stay tuned!)
3. Become a fan of "a little great" on facebook, twitter, put our button on your blog, subscribe to our RSS feed, subscribe to our twitter feed, tweet about our giveaway and/or facebook about our giveaway (each an extra entry - MAKE SURE YOU MAKE AN EXTRA COMMENT TO TELL US WHICH OF EACH OF THESE YOU HAVE DONE FOR YOUR EXTRA ENTRIES).2. Leave a comment and tell us what is your absolute favorite piece of her jewelry. (P.S. she is soon going to be updating her website with all new inventory, so stay tuned!)
4. Check back next Tuesday to see if you are our lucky winner (chosen randomly).
5. We love you and think you are a little great!
Love the triple hearts necklace.
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ReplyDeleteI love the purple flourite drop earrings. They are fabulous!
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I love the Sterling Silver Leaf with Triple Sapphires earrings.
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ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Wrapped Mother of Pearl O!
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ReplyDeleteThe Smoky Quartz Slice necklace sings to me.
I am subscribed to the RSS feed. Oh and did I mention I think Kate is my creativity hero?
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ReplyDeleteI like the triple hearts necklace and also the triple gold stardust beads necklace. Both are very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovin' the aqua glass necklace.
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ReplyDeleteLove the purple flourite or wrapped pearl earrings. Too hard to decide.
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ReplyDeleteI really like the triple aquamarine earrings. So simple and pretty. This necklace has to be my most favorite!
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The mother of pearl leaf is so pretty!
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I tweeted about this giveaway:)
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the wrapped mother of pearl O. It is gorgeous!
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I am a fan on facebook! xo Kim
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage aqua blue necklace! And the earings are awesome too!
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I really like the Triple Hearts Necklace.
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The triple hearts necklace is great!
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My Favorite jewelry from the site is the triple heart .. I have 3 boys so it would go perfect
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I'm a follower with Google Friend Connect
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Love the rock quartz slice necklace!
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I really like the Mexican fire opal on knotted silk. I just wish I could see it in more detail to see the color better.
ReplyDeleteBeing the Oregonian that I am I really like the recycled glass wedge on leather.
ReplyDeleteLove the sapphire bar necklace - could see that working with lots of outfits! thanks!
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I love the Recycled Glass Wedge on Leather!
ReplyDeleteLove the triple hearts necklace and the flip flop anklet. So cute!
ReplyDeleteLove them all. You are truly amazing. Keep up the jewelry making. roedermichelle@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the Thai Rose bracelet. So fun!! Thanks.
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That necklace is so pretty. I also really love the Muti-Saphire Bar necklace.
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I LOVE the faceted rock quartz drop. Sooooo pretty and goes with everything! I need some new accessories for spring!
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Love the Smokey Quartz necklace! I am a fan on FB.
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage aqua glass!
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juliecampbell(at)kidslovespanish(dot)com
as a fan of all things aqua, turquoise and teal, my fave item is the vintage aqua glass necklace!
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I subscribe to your blog via google friend connect...
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I'm a facebook fan!
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love the triple heart necklace djackson1958@hotmail.com
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I am a facebook fan (Anne Jolly)
ReplyDeleteI love the necklace. It would be wonderful to win!
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