Motherhood Matters and a Lisa Leonard Giveaway

The other day I was nursing Smith after a morning spent trying to provide him some comfort despite his gassy belly. As I sat there unable to move on the couch, Ruby looked me straight in the eye and asked, "Mama, do you still have enough room in your heart for me now that Smiff is here?"

It was one of those moments where I became painfully aware of my limitations and my heart swelled with compassion wondering how I could reassure her. I patted the couch next to me and felt her lean in as I put my arm around her and told her she'd always be my best girl.

She brought me a book and I read it to her while Smith nursed and I silently hoped she'd always know of her special place in my heart-carved out with long eyelashes and her slightly gap-toothed grin. She's now sandwiched between my two boys who are equally precious in that one made me a mother and one gave me the opportunity to enjoy these early, challenging days in ways I was too tired and overwhelmed to with the first two. 

Lisa Leonard has been creating special jewelry (and more) for as long as I've been a mama. I remember first learning about her work shortly after Sebastian was born. One of the very first necklaces I received from her featured a single tag with his name on it. Those early days of pushing the stroller to the park just to get out of the house and interact with anyone else between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm felt so long. 

There were always cheerios underfoot, towels pulled out of drawers, and Elmo's voice always ringing in my ears. I had no way of seeing beyond the end of the week much less the time when I'd miss him while he was at school all day. Fast forward seven years and two more tags and I'm almost looking forward to a little more Elmo again. 

My Fresh Cut Birthstone Necklace is a beautiful reminder of how special and unique each of the little hearts in our family are and how there's enough room in mine for all of them. 

Lisa Leonard Designs has so many lovely pieces that would make a thoughtful Mother's Day gift and you can take 25% off your order right now with the code 'momlove' at checkout. Or maybe send the father of your children a subtle link to your favorite necklace with the appropriate monogram or gemstones attached? I vote yes.

THE GOOD NEWS is that Lisa is offering a giveaway to one lucky Smile and Wave reader! Leave a comment below sharing which necklace you'd love if you were to win and I'll randomly pick a winner by Sunday, April 27th.

NOTE: Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you don't have a link or active e-mail address attached to your link. 

Have a lovely weekend!

-Rachel

Comments

[Kathleen]

I love her tiny twig necklace. I also have the fine feather one but I see you can add initials to it now, and I'd love to do that to symbolize my kids!

[Leah C]

Thanks for introducing me to such a talented artist! I love the fine feather necklace..but I love the elegant sterling silver monogram necklace too!

[tiffany]

These are adorable! I love the sweet pea necklace, with the sweet sterling monogram necklace a close second place. I'm reachable at dakotapatchwork at gmail dot com. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Holly D]

I really like the fine feather necklace and the "it is well w/my soul" necklace! Thanks!

[Steph]

I love the banner necklace! Great Mom's day gift!

[Sharon C]

The gold banner necklace!

[Christy DuBois]

Oh what pretty pieces of jewelry. It is hard hard to pick just one but I think I would get the Delicate Gold Monogram Necklace. But any of them I would be glad to have.

[Meg]

I love the birthstone necklace, I've been looking for a way to commemorate my little Norah who was born in December!

[cinback]

My girls are getting ready to leave the nest and I would love to wear their names around my neck and keep them close to my heart. The Fresh Cut Birthstone necklace is so simple and stunning. Thanks for the chance to win.

[Crystal]

I'd love the fresh cut birthstone necklace, it's lovely!

[Ariel Heck]

I absolutely love the fresh cut birthstone necklace! I've been looking for a piece of jewelry for my baby boys birthstone! Beautiful!

[Jenna]

I'd pick the sterling mama bird necklace with my birdies Ivy, Eden and Ezra engraved on it. :)

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[Meagan BS]

i love the gold connected hearts! thank you!

[pinksuedeshoe]

Oh Rachel these pictures are sweet. And Ruby, my heart! What a gem. I have long loved Lisa Leonard, my current faves are the twig necklace, the arrow and the monogrammed stump. Of course everything she makes is lovely, right :)

[Faith]

I love her pieces of jewelry. Their all so unique and beautiful. If I had to chose one I think the fine feather necklace is gorgeous ❤️

[Michelle Brunson]

I would love the family tree necklace. It's so simple but beautiful. I love Lisa Leonard jewelry but don't have the pleasure of owning anything of hers. Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
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[Haley]

I love the brass swivel necklace!

I'm still just on my first, but do you have any tips for showing your older children their still important while adding a new baby?

[Chelsea]

I love the fine feather necklace with the initials!

[Ellie]

I love the classic monogram necklace, with the birthstone. I'm due in June with our first son. Will definitely keep Lisa's website in mind.

[Erin V]

I really like the gold falling leaves necklace. so pretty!

[Sarah Stäbler]

Love the fresh cut birthstone necklace you have! I'm due with my first kid in less than 3 weeks…wonder if he'll come before or after Mother's Day this year!

[elizabeth]

i'm expecting my first baby in about a month (can't believe it's so soon!) and it would be so special to have one of her pretty necklaces to commemorate such a huge life change. i love the mini open circle necklace!

[Kim]

I have given a simple sweet necklace (on sale) to 2 of my nieces (so far) on their birthday. I have yet to splurge on the one I really really want for myself. :)

[Pati]

They're all so beautiful! I woul probably choose the it is well with my soul necklace
:)

[Melissa C]

LLD makes such gorgeous pieces! I would do the "gold rectangle monogram necklace" and put an initial for each of my three babies on it. The one on the way would probably love to grab it!

[lesley]

i have several of her pieces and just ADORE them. the next one i would like is the "fine feather necklace".

[Cait]

I love the delicate gold monogram necklace and the tiny twig necklace...but if I really got one I would still definitely go with something for my babies' names - Gavriel and Jacqueline.

[Melissa B]

Heartwarming post. Her designs are all beautiful and I love the simplicity of all of her earrings, especially the gold pillar studs.

[Brittany F]

I would get the Birthstone necklace that you featured above. I'm about to have baby #2, so it would be perfect!

[Lindsey]

Love Lisa! I would definitely get the fresh cut birthstone necklace and the tiny feather necklace. Beautiful!