Irene Wood Giveaway

Thanks to friend and fellow blogger Kate, of Kate Collins Interiors, for introducing us to designer Irene Wood and her amazing jewelry line History + Industry. Both Kate and Irene attended Whitman College like Katie of C&C! Go Fighting Missionaries. 

Back to Irene's jewelry...it is bold, colorful and makes an amazing statement. Katie wore her fantastic necklace during our recent Chicago weekend. 

Here are a few of my favorite pieces from Irene's collection. 

Now for the BIG news for all of our C&C readers, Irene is offering 25% off her jewelry from now until May 31st with the code CC25. AND..... Irene has so kindly offered to do a giveaway of this fantastic one of a kind Carnival cuff bracelet. The beads in this bracelet include painted wood, kukui, resin, glass, jade and are secured by a sliding clasp. I wish I could enter my own giveaway, because this cuff is to die for! 

The winner will be announced on Friday June 1st. Here is how to enter. 

1) Leave a comment 

For the following entries, leave a comment for each action completed

2) Like C&C on Facebook

3) Follow CardiCouture on Twitter

4) Like History + Industry on Facebook

5) Follow Irene's Blog 

You have a total of 5 chances to win! Best of luck and happy shopping! 

C & C Around the House

If you read the blog, you know we are big fans of Irene Wood and her incredible jewelry. What you may not know is that Irene is also an artist. A fellow Whitman College graduate, I was first introduced to her artwork by Whittie and friend Kate of Kate Collins Interiors over two years ago. I immediately fell in love with her work and knew that some day I'd have one of her pieces in my home. Checking back regularly to see what she was working on, last year I came upon this piece on her website. It was love at first site. And we finally had a home to hang it in. But the 4' x 4' dimensions weren't quite right for the space (it's still for sale). 

Flora's Wasteland

After a few emails back and forth, and convincing Dr. B that a painting should be a first anniversary present (paper...canvas...they're basically the same thing), we'd commissioned our own Irene Wood. 

We picked it up on our first football trip to New York and it's now in our living room - the first anything to be hung on our walls since we moved in over a year ago. And I can't think of a better first in honor of our first anniversary. Now on to all the other walls. 

If you want your own Irene Wood (who wouldn't) she currently has an amazing collection of paintings available for a range of prices. Here are a few of my favorites. 

Where the Trees Meet the Sea

Bathed in Fog

The Silence

Grotto

What I Wore

I recently won an Irene Wood necklace on instagram! I NEVER. WIN. ANYTHING. You know we're big fans of Irene's work here at C & C, so needless to say, I was kind of excited (understatement of the century). Since I got this amazing necklace for FREE, I thought I at least owed something for it...so how about a "What I Wore" post for payback.

I paired the necklace with an Anthropologie white blazer, a white theory silk shell, a belt from Urban outfitters, a pale pink tulle skirt from H & M, and DVF suede heels. I like how the neutral palette allows the necklace to stand out. 

Here are a few of my other favorite Irene Wood pieces available right now.

Purple Fields

The Sky Was Violet

Emeraldscape

Specter

Sapphirescape

Delphinium

The Spirit of Giving

In the spirit of giving we've partnered with one of our favorite artists and jewelry designers, Irene Wood of History + Industry, for a holiday giveaway.

Between now and next Tuesday you can enter to win this GORGEOUS Layer Necklace in mauve.

To enter please leave a comment at the bottom of the blog post telling us what you are thankful for this holiday season.

Irene is also offering an extra 5% off to C&C readers for a total of %35% off. Here are a few of the things I have my eye on.

These two necklaces are fabulous and would be the perfect accessory for my winter crewneck cashmere sweater uniform!

Silver Necklace

Chrysanthemum Copper

If I had my ears pierced (I know...shocker...who doesn't have their ears pierced??), I would buy these Katsura earrings. 

And lastly, have you seen her beautiful artwork? Katie has two amazing pieces in her home (see them here).

You too can have one of her beautiful paintings...

 Make sure to follow Irene on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with her beautiful jewelry and artwork. The winner will be announced next Wednesday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Wall Candy

Last year we added our first piece of art to the living room by Irene Wood.

If you follow the blog you know not only is she a talented artist, but also makes beautiful jewelry. But today we aren't talking arm candy, it's all about the wall candy. This month, Irene is offering 50% off her artwork! This is your chance to spruce up your walls with one of her incredible pieces. If we didn't already own two, here are the ones I'd be contemplating. 

What I Wore to Work: Consign Design Find

Regan wasn't the only one who scored at Consign Design during our recent trip home. I found a great dress for work and was introduced to a new brand (no pun intended) - Nue by Shani. When I pulled the dress from the rack I thought, "cute work dress," but when I put it on, I realized it had a little something special. Nue by Shani dresses have an inner layer of compression fabric - think built-in Spanx. It's crazy comfortable and slimming all at the same time! Done and done. 

I paired the dress with the Irene Wood necklace I got from my favorite things party. 

I have a feeling this won't be my last Nue by Shani dress (You can often find them on ideeli, Zullily and other flash sites). Here are a few currently available that you might like to add to your work wardrobe. 

Colorblock Ottoman Knit Sheath

Black and Ivory Stripe Sheath

Black Faux Leather Peplum

Azure Blue and Brown Colorblock

Peplum

High Neckline Knee Length

All I Want for Christmas

While I didn't make a trip to see Santa this year, it doesn't mean I haven't made a list. Regan shared her list, and it only seemed fitting that I should too. Dr. B, are you reading this? :-).

I desperately need a new dress coat. Here are a two options I found online.

Ted Baker London Long Wrap Coat

Burberry Brit Rushworth Wool Coat

When we were on our honeymoon, in Hong Kong The Peninsula had the MOST AMAZING sheets I have ever slept in. They are an Italian brand called Quagliotti and I don't think I'd ever leave my bed if we had them. You can't really see them in this picture, but they are a soft grey with a  very fine pinstripe. Perfection. 

I've heard these are great for your skin. You can never go wrong with good skin care.

Clarisonic Mia 2

I'm always cold and I need some good sweaters to keep me warm. I think this would do the trick.

Sweaty Betty Sanctuary Knitted Tunic

A girl can never have too many hand bags. I've had my eye on this one for a while, and now it's on sale!

Marc Jacobs Bowery Satchel

We're huge fans of Irene Wood at C & C. Her jewelry is amazing...and she also paints! As we continue to decorate our house, we need something long and rectangular for our living room. I love this piece, "Above and Below, I Float" and am thinking we might need to commission a similar piece.

And if we're really talking wish list, building out our attic would top the list! This is what it looks like now.

But if Santa could finish off one side as an office and the other as a sleeping space, that would be great. I've been a very good girl this year!  

I hope you're making a list and checking it twice!