JTV.com Holiday Gift Guide

*This post was sponsored by JTV.com.  I was paid for this post and received JTV.com jewelry pieces as compensation.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Holiday season kicks off with Halloween and now that Halloween is over, I can't help but think about Thanksgiving and Christmas, which are both right around the corner.  Time is just flying by and before you know it, we will be welcoming a New Year.

I've told myself that I will get all of my holiday shopping done early this year and I am going to try and stick to that!  I'm the type of person that waits to the last minute only to find myself stressed and hustling around to pick out those very special gifts.

I absolutely love picking out special gifts for my family, friends, and loved ones...I take a lot of pride in putting thought behind each gift.  Finding "that" special gift brings me so much joy!

This holiday season I will be shopping for some very special people on JTV.com.  There are several people in my life that love beautiful jewelry pieces just as much as I do and JTV.com has such a gorgeous selection.  Their abundant selection offers a variety of styles at very affordable price points. I also love how unique many of their jewelry pieces are...I have a running list of pieces that I have my eye on so I may just have to give Peter a few hints this holiday season.

I personally have bought/received pieces from JTV.com and I can tell you that their pieces are high quality and just as pictured on their site!  JTV.com offers excellent customer service as well, which is so important when picking out a piece of jewelry for someone special.

In today's post I am wearing a gorgeous pair of sterling silver diamond simulant earrings...this earrings are so stunning and they are great for everyday wear!  And can you believe that the holiday price for these earrings is under $40?!  At this price point, you can check several people off of your holiday shopping list.

I'm also wearing this brilliant Moissanite Fire™bracelet which is a star on its on or perfect for layering with a few other dainty bracelets.  And can we just talk about this absolutely STUNNING round & baguette white diamond necklace?!  I am totally smitten with this necklace...you have to see it in person to really get a feel for how beautiful this necklace is...it really is breathtaking!

Beyond these 3 beautiful pieces that I am wearing today, you must check out the rest of JTV.com's earring, bracelet, and necklace holiday collections.  As I mentioned, I am certain you will find "that" very special gift for "that" very special someone and you may just find a piece or two for yourself along the way.  There's nothing wrong with passing along a hint or two when it comes to your own personal holiday wish list!

What is on your holiday wish list this season?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

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My Mom Is A Gem!

**This post is sponsored by JTV. I was paid for this post and received a JTV jewelry piece for me, my mom and one to giveaway.

Photos | Madi Flournoy Henderson

Mother's Day is right around the corner and I know most of us know exactly how we will be celebrating those special Mom's in our lives.  As a Mom of two myself, my Hubby has already made plans and although he won't tell me what we are doing, I know it will be special!  As long as I am with my little family, I couldn't ask for anything more.

Although I won't be able to see my Mom on Mother's Day this year, I will be reflecting on the many reasons why she is so special to me.  Growing up, I always remember that my Mom had an affection for beautiful dainty gold jewelry...pieces similar to this gorgeous necklace.  I would go through her jewelry box and try on her jewelry and she would reassure me that one day, some of her pieces would be passed down to me.  And in fact, my Mom has gifted me several beautiful pieces of jewelry over the years.

My Mom is a gem...literally!  She is the type of Mom that loves from the pits of her soul...her love is unconditional and kind.  I've learned through my Mom's example to love my children the same way. She has always taught me the golden rule, "do unto others how you would have them do unto you" and this is a rule that I always try to follow.  She has become my friend and my confidant over the years and I feel so very blessed to call her mine!

I know many of you are so lucky to have a wonderful Mom in your lives...someone who you look up to, admire, aspire to be like.  It's our time to share that love with our Mom's and let them know how much they mean to us.

I love being a part of celebrating other Mom's and I'm so excited that JTV has asked me to do just that!  I am giving away one of these beautiful necklaces in celebration of Mother's Day!

To enter the "My Mom is a Gem" Sweepstakes, go to Instagram, follow @JTV and click on THIS LINK to enter your information for a chance to win!  Its as easy as that!

Good luck!  I'll be announcing the winner on or about May 13th so please be sure to check back then!

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A Date with Macy's

I'm stepping out on a date with Macy's for their Semi-Annual Diamond Sale, which runs from 3/27/16 until 4/12/16!

For today's post, I was able to put together some looks which also features some gorgeous pieces from Marchesa, EFFY, Le Vain, and X3!

I must admit, it was rather dreamy picking fine jewelry pieces that I love and would enjoy wearing.  These are just a few of the gorgeous pieces that are currently on sale right now.  If you are in the market for fine jewelry, now is definitely the time to shop Macy's semi-annual diamond sale.  I've already given my Hubby some hints...Mother's Day is coming up and we also celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary a little later this year (never too early to plan ahead ;-)).

I hope you enjoy the looks that I've put together for you just as much as I enjoyed creating them!

First look...CLASSIC WITH AN EDGE...

There is nothing more classic right now than a great pair of distressed denim, a moto jacket, a basic white top (especially peplum tops, which are trending right now), animal print shoes & clutch, as well as gorgeous gold pieces to complete your look.  I've accessorized this look with several pieces from Macy's semi-annual diamond sale but my absolute two favorite pieces are this gorgeous MARCHESA diamond star ring and these stand out EFFY diamond round stud earrings!

Up next...DATE NIGHT...

Tie neck dresses are also trending right now and I love the subtle star print of this gorgeous tie neck dress!  Pair it with a great pair of black lace up heels and a gorgeous clutch and you are ready for a date night out on the town.  The pieces that I picked for this look are all from LE VIAN.  I'm obsessed with these gorgeous Neo Geo earrings and this diamond bangle (which would make a beautiful addition to your arm stack).  I also love the tones and crisscross design of this stunning LE VIAN ring.

Last look...SPECIAL OCCASION...

We all have special occasion events that we attend and it is always a smart idea to have a beautiful dress in your closet like this gorgeous navy lace dress.  Something that you love and that you know will work for so many different special occasion events.  You should also have a great pair of nude heels and a go to special occasion clutch in your closet as well.  For this look, I have picked a couple of classic timeless pieces from X3.  This X3 diamond ring is so dainty and beautiful and the diamond earrings are so classic and timeless.  I encourage every woman to have a pair of diamond earrings in their jewelry box...they aren't just for special occasion.  If you are a minimalist when it comes to jewelry, you will find that diamond earrings will be you go to pair...dressed up or dressed down.

I hope you have been inspired by these looks and again, if you are in the market for a beautiful piece of fine jewelry, I encourage you to check out Macy's Semi-Annual Diamond Sale that is happening now.  

p.s you can save 45-60% plus an EXTRA 20% off with promo code: JEWEL.  Sale runs from 3/2716 until 4/12 16.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by...have a great day!

*This post is in collaboration with Macy's & Shopping Links...all opinions are my own.

Anjolee - The Art of Jewelry

| Photos | Kate Davis Photo

There are so many gift giving occasions right around the corner, starting with Valentine's Day, and what better way to surprise someone than with a beautiful piece of jewelry.  Fellas, listen up about Valentine's Day and ladies, it may be time to drop some hints in your man's mailbox!  

Anjolee has a beautiful selection of pieces that make perfect gifts for all of those special occasions.  Ladies, I don't know about you but I always love receiving a new piece of jewelry like this gorgeous ruby (my birthstone) & diamond ring.  Often times I wear costume jewelry but I love pulling out my "fine jewelry" to wear as often as possible too!

Besides this gorgeous ring, I especially love their gemstone bracelets!  Personally, I would love to design one of their gemstone bracelets to include my birthstone (ruby) along with those of my children too.

And I must admit, I already have my eyes on some of their wedding bands as Peter and I will be celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary this year and we are talking about potentially renewing our vows!  Believe me, I've already been dropping hints in his mailbox about another diamond band and I will point him in Anjolee's direction!

Do you also love receiving jewelry on special occasions?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day!