{Stay to the end for a fantastic giveaway!}
Is it just me, or does it seem as though blogging is changing the face of small business, particularly for women?
One of my favorite parts of what I do is having the chance to rub shoulders with some brilliantly creative, entrepreneurial women. I'm blown away by some of the women I've met, working in their homes to produce (and sell) something remarkable. Whether they're promoting their writing or creating items with their hands, the blogosphere feels, to me, like a renewal in the cottage industry set-up of 150 years ago.
I love it. It's empowering, don't you think?
This year, I'm planning to do as much of my Christmas shopping as I can from these entrepreneurial women, at Etsy and other similar small businesses. I'm hoping to feature some of them on my blog this fall, as well, and send a little linky love their way.
So I'm starting today with one of my favorites, Vintage Pearl. Erin, the owner, hand creates this lovely personalized jewelry in her home. I have this piece, and I wear it almost every day--I absolutely love it. I was so crazy about Erin's work that I ordered this children's piece for my niece's fifth birthday--it was a smashing 
success! And look at these personalized baby spoons, which Erin just added to her shop recently. I think that may be my new favorite baby gift (but shhh, let's keep it between you and me that they only cost $15).
Erin has graciously offered to give away any one piece* from her shop to one lucky reader here. To enter, simply visit Vintage Pearl, browse around, and come back here to leave a comment saying which item you love the best.
Erin ships internationally, so anyone is eligible to win, no matter where you live. I'll keep this giveaway open until Thursday morning, October 16th.
*Winner will receive any one piece, your choice, but if you want more charms on your piece than the way Vintage Pearl has listed, you'll need to pay for the additional charms.
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