this week we have a very lovely giveaway from miss tiffany of muntedkowhai! tiffany creates the most lovely jewelry pieces - i want to own every single one. i'm very excited to kick off our weekly giveaways with her beautiful necklace she has so generously donated. you can also see her work and postings at her blog, so be sure to stop by for lots of inspiration!
please share a little about yourself: I was born in Hong Kong but grew up in New Zealand until I moved to Oregon 10 years ago! Time flies! I'm a full time cancer research scientist and Muntedkowhai (pronounced: munted.ko.fai) came about as a hobby and I started selling the pieces because there is only so many crochet scarves, gloves and necklaces each relative would want from me!
tell us about your company: Muntedkowhai pieces are a mixture of contrasts: texture (between bold metal and delicate lace), designs (modern using traditional methods) but most of all, my vision is to have my pieces worn with everyday clothes to add a touch of embellishment.
how did you get started making jewelry: I have always crochet but never jewelry until I followed a lace pattern for a belt and was too lazy to finish the entire piece (a bad trait of mine!) that I stopped short and drapped it over my chest and thought what lovely neckalces lace would make!!
what inspires you? My inspirations come from my materials which are vintage buttons, charms, chains and the original free form lace patterns I make. I don't know how a necklace will turn out until the lace is finished and I go through my stash of buttons and charms to pair for the right look. This is my favourite part of Muntedkowhai creations.
what is your favourite food: oh my gosh, i love to eat, period. if I had to choose it would be hainese chicken rice.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainanese_chicken_rice . It is a popular malaysian dish (i'm half malaysian chinese). I love it because the rice is cooked with the chicken stock from which the chicken was cooked in. It is super delicious and at the tender age of 14, I polished 4 plates by myself.
favorite inspiration links, blogs, or shops you'd like to share?
these sisters have uber style that i'm addicted to: http://asiancajuns.blogspot.com
camile is only 16 but boy she has an eye for fashion!! http://childhoodflames.blogspot.com
studio home creative focuses on the creative artists coming out of new zealand and australia: www.studiohomecreative.com
WIN: 'The Admiral Returns' necklace valued at $55!
please share a little about yourself: I was born in Hong Kong but grew up in New Zealand until I moved to Oregon 10 years ago! Time flies! I'm a full time cancer research scientist and Muntedkowhai (pronounced: munted.ko.fai) came about as a hobby and I started selling the pieces because there is only so many crochet scarves, gloves and necklaces each relative would want from me!
tell us about your company: Muntedkowhai pieces are a mixture of contrasts: texture (between bold metal and delicate lace), designs (modern using traditional methods) but most of all, my vision is to have my pieces worn with everyday clothes to add a touch of embellishment.
how did you get started making jewelry: I have always crochet but never jewelry until I followed a lace pattern for a belt and was too lazy to finish the entire piece (a bad trait of mine!) that I stopped short and drapped it over my chest and thought what lovely neckalces lace would make!!
what inspires you? My inspirations come from my materials which are vintage buttons, charms, chains and the original free form lace patterns I make. I don't know how a necklace will turn out until the lace is finished and I go through my stash of buttons and charms to pair for the right look. This is my favourite part of Muntedkowhai creations.
what is your favourite food: oh my gosh, i love to eat, period. if I had to choose it would be hainese chicken rice.http://en.wikipedia.org/
favorite inspiration links, blogs, or shops you'd like to share?
these sisters have uber style that i'm addicted to: http://asiancajuns.blogspot.
camile is only 16 but boy she has an eye for fashion!! http://childhoodflames.
studio home creative focuses on the creative artists coming out of new zealand and australia: www.studiohomecreative.com
Simply visit Tiffany's shop and leave a comment with your favorite item! be sure to leave your email address so i can contact you if you win. winner will receive their choice of 'the admiral returns' necklace in cream, pink, navy, or green!
giveaway ends on sunday, june 14 at midnight, pst.
131 hello's:
oh my goodnesssss!!! i was just posting about her tomorrow I have a necklace of her just sitting on my desktop waiting to be posted! My favorite is the Twine Necklace with the bold copper chain. Love everything though so much.
i love her work. this is a give-away worth entering for sure!
These crochet pieces are so elegant! I love the mix of lace and metal. The Mornington piece is possibly my favorite:http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461
[katie210@comcast.net]
Beautiful work! I really like the I Do necklace (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22641837), but they all are very creative and delicate. Thanks for sharing the interview!
A very romantic collection with so many beautiful pieces! My favorite is the Mornington Necklace: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461
Lovely!!
The I'm not orchid necklace is divine!
I love the Monstrosity Necklace and the Admiral on Leave Necklace. I am marking her shop as a favorite to give my husband some birthday gift ideas ;-).
Thanks!
admcgovern@gmail.com
beautiful stuff!! I really like the Jane Austen I do Necklacd: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22641837
Thanks!
Akaye@sct-usa.net
What awesome talent! I love the elegant simplicity of the Noraa Necklace!
(aliciamd82@yahoo.com)
I love how unique the items are, especially the Monstrosity necklace, so big yet so feminine, a necklace sure to get comments when worn!! I love it. Want it! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24277114
considerthecoffee (at) gmail (dot) com
I love the Jane Austen's I Do Necklace!
irina.sagarbarria at gmail dot com
Oh, I have had my eye on muntedkowhai for a few weeks now! I am in love her pieces have so much character that I cant even put it into words. I am in love. It was hard to pick a favorite but right now I am in love with Dunedin Necklace *sigh*
I just started reading your blog, and so far have enjoyed every bit of it!
I honestly have to say the The Admiral Returns is my favorite piece. I'm not a fan of really big pieces, but that one is the perfect size.
hello~
i love love the swedish meatball earrings! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23788777
red and white is very cute! :)
My favorite thing has to be the Admiral on Leave necklace.
kateshannon15[at]gmail[dot]com
i do love the twine necklace alot!
Congrats to your big Blog Giveaway winner, Lauren! She's a lucky gal! This shop and Tiffany are both beautiful. Thanks for spotlighting her. Another wonderful giveaway...I loved her grey+red, Wanaka necklace, plus everything else too! =)
Lovely. Inspiring. I wish her the best with cancer research too. We need a cure!
My favorite item is the Admiral on Leave necklace!
itsonlyjc AT hotmail.com
Wow truly organic delighness. I think I have fallin in love, I find the Noraa Necklace to be just stunning. I love the light blue of the lace that reminds me of my grandmother's eyes.
Thank you for sharing, what an insightful artist.
Leila Marvel
redheart13.etsy.com
leila_sacred11@hotmail.com
wow! Thanks for a great giveaway! They are all so beautiful! I love the monstrosity necklace..a true work of art!
oh my, i'd love any and every muntedkowai piece...i'd have to say the "admiral returns" and "twine" necklacesa are my faves though....*sigh*
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23917628 -- admiral returns necklace.
(although i love all of her necklaces. *sigh*)
I would LOVE to win! And hey, we have the same name. :)
Thanks!! --Tiffany
Beautiful pieces! I loved the Twine necklace!
wow...i cannot choose!! they're all beautiful. but i do love the taniwha necklace!
Leanne
folkcraft.blogspot.com
email: sugarpickle.sweatshop@yahoo.com
lovely!
my favorite one is the Dio Necklace
there all so lovely :) my favourite is 'Jane Austen's I Do Necklace' but there all so boootiful <3
my email address is samantha.blair@live.co.uk
I love the The Waipara Necklace (Sterling silver chain)!
Beautiful items. My favourite colour is cream. My email is pollyrowan@hotmail.com
Wow, what beautiful pieces Tiffany makes. I enjoyed looking through her store. But by far my favorite was the "Jane Austen I Do Necklace". There were too many things going for it.
1. The beautiful ribbon tie (I just love ribbon ties for some reason)
2. The gorgeous vintage rhinestone button (love vintage)
3. How amazing it looks on in her picture
and 4. I am a huge Jane Austen fan so the name alone delighted me.
Awesome giveaway. :) Thanks.
Nicole (nicoleemiko at fmgirl dot com)
i love them all - but i think the twin necklace wins. my email is rockenrobin03@comcast.net
I love the Jane Austen's I Do necklace. Very cute!
I absolutely adore the Victory Necklace. The shade of purple is gorgeous with the vintage grey.
Kelly
jelly.kelly@gmail.com
All of your jewelry is beautiful.
I especially love how delicate everything looks.
I love the Alder Earrings!
-Mandi C.
amandancockroft00@sagu.edu
WANT.
Tiffany is my creativity nemesis:P
I stalk her blog religiously and want everything she makes--I love the newest pink ruffly one she has listed on her site (Dio Necklace)<3
She AND her jewelry are so unique it would be such an honor to own one of her pieces.
Hoping you pick me!!!
<3 sarasophia
tout_est_des_roses@yahoo.com
What a great shop! I love the Noraa necklace in blue -- so pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21726869
~Jessica
(krecklo at gmail dot com)
oh my! The Waipara Necklace (Sterling silver chain)
What an amazing giveaway! I absolutely love them all. The Twine Necklaces are my favorites.
lin.kozlowski at gmail
love, love, love tiff's work....and am a proud owner of an admiral! xo
Oh my gosh, her monstrosity necklace is amazing! I love the Jane Austen I Do Necklace as well. So many pretty things. I'm inspired.
love the Moray Place neckace
i love how the crochet and metal complement each other. it's so unexpected! my favorite is the "Jane Austen's I Do" necklace.
Everything in her shop was so gorgeous!
My fave was the Mornington necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21730461
k8085@hotmail.com
The Jane Austin necklace is my fave!
ammkerr@gmail.com
i love them all too! jane austen is my face i think. thanks for this wonderful opportunity!
cheers! nina
(naturallynina at gmail dot com)
You always find the best shops! I'm really loving this necklace:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25070212
but they're all so great!
elyse.mcconnell at gmail dot com
super fab! i'm currently digging the Gibson Necklace!
thanks danni!
<3,
j.
jmt413@gmail.com
My favorites are The Admiral Returns and the Swedish Meatballs. Gorgeous!
zhasmene@gmail.com
well Everything in her shop is simply gorgeous but I think the one I am enchanted by is her Jane Austin I Do Necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22641837
Hi, I am from Brazil ,I love your blog,I follow you, I have a blog on tb craft in general and now I'm offering my readers to download the magazine found the net, http://agulhaetricot.blogspot.com, visit me, and also appears in my online shop Maison Carré by Tita, http://maisontitacarre.blogspot.com, kiss.
i love the Pink Candy Air (Fine copper chain)
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
I love the Alder Earrings!
whitepoppy@rfassoc.com
oooohh lala! how wonderful.
#1 Dunedin Necklace-love that it is asymmetrical, i would wear this one every day.
#2 Monstrosity Necklace-this was my original first pick, but i doubt that I'm bold enough.
#3 Jane Austen's I Do Necklace-and like many others this classy piece of art rates in my top.
and a note to Tiffany-the pieces that have photos of the necklace being worn are much more selling than the ones without. keep it up. best to you.
kelly
box64studios@gmail.com
I love her work.I enjoyed looking through her store...
Itotally in love with Manzanita Necklace..iloved..
yulianitasua21@yahoo.com
I love her store, you're right it's beautiful! I like the Muriwai Necklace.
Jennifer.
ijenyfah_@hotmail.com
her store is beautiful!..i really like the admiral on leave but i just love its new cousin admiral returns!
sandraluz81@gmail.com
actually, i love the admiral returns.
That Mornington necklace is so beautiful & lovely.
I would love to wear any of them!
metzger105@gmail.com
I couldn't resist the Noraa Necklace. It is beautifully offbeat. And I couldn't resist the name - Nora was my grandmother's name. But all the pieces are divine!
hello again, danni!
came by again to say i've chosen to award your blog with the "one lovely blog" award!! please check out my blog post for today (june 8th) to snag your award and participate in choosing other blogs who you think are deserving.
take care!
leanne
folkcraft.blogspot.com
Just lovely!
What a cool shop and a neat giveaway!
I can be found here: the_gilded_bee@yahoo
or my blog or etsy shop.
Fantastic giveaway! I love these necklaces!! I'm going now to check out her shop!
These necklaces are so so elegante, love to win one...
thanks for the chance
oh, her shop is absolutly fabulous and this necklace is the best !!!
(in pink !!!!)
this girl have a great great talent !!! love all the stuff in her shop !!!
thanks for sharing
this crochet necklace is amazing, love to have one around my neck ;-)))
can't choice... all is absolutly fabulous !!!!
great talent !!!
my very favorite is Austen's I Do Necklace"... very elegant !
thanks for the chance
If I have to choose one : Waipara Necklace
but all the collection is perfect, gorgeous !
thanks for sharing
Pink Candy Air : incredibly beautiful... and all the rest too... difficult to make a choose
have a nice week
I adore the Waiparia Necklace! It's so intricate, and so lovely!
Thanks for this give-away! have an absolutely lovely day!
leslieostler@gmail.com
lovely work! "Dunedin Necklace" is adorable!
joana
joanac81 (at) gmail (dot) com
They're wonderful! Very difficult just choosing one, I love the Monstrosity, it has so beautiful colors!
But I think it's too much big for me, so my favourite is the Twine Necklace (Bold Copper chain) in white and mauve.
Good luck for everyone!
mi.microcosmos(at)gmail.com
My favorite item is definitely this, Monstrosity Necklace.
dear.felicia@gmail.com
I love the Waipara Necklace!!
naked_tile@yahoo.com
i'm so pleased to hear a new zealander doing such important work not to mention making such wonderful items!
i would have to agree with natalie, the waipara necklace is incredible! so intricate and beautiful.
chelsea.jade@gmail.com
My favorite is the admiral returns! Lucky for me :)
mustardandsage (at) gmail (dot) com
Stunning Work ~ Hard to choose favorite, but really love the Admiral on Leave necklace
Wishing you continued success
tara.ann922@gmail.com
HI,
I have to complement Tiffany. She makes lovely things (love the yellow earrings and the ones with the gold chain) and she’s really nice. I couldn’t understand how to enter the competition and she was very kind to explain it to me, and even wished me luck. How great is that?
So here’s my email : danalhinho@hotmail.com
Everything is beautiful! Please enter me :)
Her work is so beautiful. I hope i'm the lucky winner :)
I really loved the Gibson Necklace from her shop. It's just so perfect.
ana
My favourite item is the Admiral on leave necklace, though I like the one in navy better than the pin one in her shop. I would love to win its navy coloured brother (so I can make silly jokes with "admiral" and "navy" in them, I admit!)
koekoeksdozeke AT hotmail DOT com
Oh my!!
This is such a great post, love the item you can win and also the lovely interview with this very talented and inspiring lady!
The Waipara Necklace is absolutely beyond gorgeous! Although i love lots of stuff from her shop, that one is my favorite!
Thanks Danni for this wonderful post!
My email: sifrahartog@gmail.com
<3
I love her work!! My favorite piece of hers right now is the Alder Earrings. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22642713
Thanks!!
bklynstitch@gmail.com
oh gosh!!! how do you pick just one?! i love the wanaka necklace with the brass chain!
I love, love, love the nyberg necklace. i love anything scalloped. what an awesome shop and giveaway.
how can i pick just one?! beautiful, beautiful work - so glad to discover her shop!
ok, let's say my favorite for the moment is the gibson necklace.
gloamingdesigns AT hotmail DOT com
my favorite is definitely Muriwai Necklace (Brass chain). it's lovely!
jenniem7@gmail.com
so cuuute.. love it all
my fave is the Monstrosity Necklace :)
my favorite is the "Admiral on Leave necklace (Copper chain)" although I would be compelled to buy it if it came in silver...
I've seen her work before and it's stunning! My fave is the Mornington Necklace. So pretty!
alicehess@hotmail.com
OOOH!! I just love her stuff!! My favorite ones were her Fish on a Leash and the Fitzroy Necklace. She sold them both last fall. :(
i love the gold-plated Juneau Earrings. :D. hi danni!
I really like the road necklace w/the brass chain, such creative beautiful items, i wish you success! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23520977
(email address: shaukat.sadaf@gmail.com)
Everything in her shop is so lovely but my favorite is the Jane Austen I Do necklace. Absolutely divine!!
(e-mail address: mandijhong@yahoo.com)
My absolute favorite is the Jane Austen's I Do Necklace(Sterling Silver chain). The green bow in the back is beautiful. Email address: autylynne@gmail.com
Howdy! I have to say, I love Tiffany's Monstrosity necklace for various reasons:
1. It's called monstrosity, but it's a delicate necklace. I like irony.
2. I love how the focal point sits on your shoulder, and not where a traditional pendant would be
3. Copper and crochet? That's just clever.
4. It's one of those pieces you design the rest of your outfit for!
Your stuff is cute, too Danni. Love your site. :) Sorry for the long comment, couldn't help it. (bkmphotogdesign.at.gmail.com
I love the Noraa Necklace (Brass chain) crossing my fingers!
send anne a letter at gmail dot com!
What a beautiful blog you have here..I'm so glad I found it. My favorite necklace is the Noraa..sweet and simple. Thank you!
What a beautiful blog you have here..I'm so glad I found it. My favorite necklace is the Noraa..sweet and simple. Thank you!
WOW what an amazing shop! Truly unique and beautiful designs!
I love the entire shop and have found it extremely hard to pick a favourite but eventfully went with the Alberta Necklace. Divine!
Your shop is so beautiful and original! So hard to choose a favorite but I think it is the Victory Necklace. I love the bright blue and yellow together! :)
sunkengardenbeads@gmail.com
I had a hard time choosing, but my favourite is definitaly the The Waipara Necklace, I love the contrast between the chains and the crochet! I'd love to own one of her pieces, they're so unique and beautiful.
hannelore_veelaert@hotmail.com
It was a hard choice, they're all so beautiful but I think my favourite is the Manzanita necklace - I love the colour and the button she used.
I love love the Jane Austen's I do Necklace. I love how the ribbon add a playful touch.
Thanks for doing the giveaway! Love your blog!
Stunning Work ~ Hard to choose favorite, but really love the Admiral on Leave necklace
Wishing you continued success
tara.ann922@gmail.com
love tiffany and all her fabulous things....and i love to read her blog...she always makes me smile :)
love the admiral
michelle
I love the Admiral on Leave necklace (Copper chain)http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23917628
but all your work is beautiful!
i really like the brown one with the brass pearl. and the pink and white one!! love them all!!!
artsygirlb96@gmail.com
fav item: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=19584465
muriwai necklace
so beautiful <3
kittybblove[at]gmail.com
Oh I love the Multnomah Falls Earrings! The color is my fav.
I had such a hard time picking just one favorite but I narrowed it down to two (: My favs are Monstrosity Necklace - love the colors and the length and Picton Necklace- also love the colors and the brass chain.
enrosee@gmail.com
Oh wow! How beautiful~~ my fave is the Mornington piece- I love all the crochet pieces though!
wow, the products on her page are AMAZING! my favorite by far is the Admiral on Leave necklace (Copper chain). SOOOO cute :)
the twine necklaceis my favorite, but they are all so beautiful!
My favorites are the necklaces called: Noraa, Wellington and Mission bay :)
meninheira at gmail dot com
my favorite is the Alberta Necklace but I like them all, I do wonder if bracelets will be make soon, I think they would make great bracelets
lissawrites(at)gmail(dot)com
My fave item HAS to be the MORAY PLACE NECKLACE (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19359340) because this would make an outfit look elegant OR make an outfit look cute. It's a great design!
cljasiulek@yahoo.com
I so love the Admiral on Leave necklace (Copper chain)! Looks so pretty on the model!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23917628
katch05 at gmail dot com
the twine necklace (bold chain) is oh, so cute.
here store has officially become "hearted" by me.
yesyoumaigh at gmail dot com
Wow, it's hard to decide! But if I have to pick just one favourite then Mornington would be it.
Jane
jane.drayton AT bigpond DOT com
i am in love with the The Admiral Returns Necklace (Bold copper chain)!
I love how you included an interview with her for this giveaway! She definitely has an eye for beauty, for almost all her pieces are simply breathtaking. My favourite would be the Monstrosity necklace, because of its intricacy.
heleen.deboever@hotmail.com
Love love love the necklaces!
My favorite item is the "I am a Ninja" shirt in white because it reminds of my friend cause she calls people Ninjas for some reason. LoL I wanna get it for her later when I get a job. *SIGHS*
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26354084
e-mail: xoxotracy@hotmail.com
the Twine Necklace is simplistically gorgeous!!
My favorite is the Swedish Meatballs Earrings! How fun is that?!
email: chantilita at gmail dot com
I love the Multnomah Falls Earrings!
Jamie the_lucky_third@yahoo.com
Oh, they are all so dreamy, but by favourite one has to be the Gibson Necklace
love love love the Dio necklace!!
becca.alder@gmail.com
The blue Noraa necklace is so lovely!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21726869
what a beautiful discovery! i really loved every piece but i think my favorite is the Noraa Necklace...so perfect. :)
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