{new feature - in the post: fun things by mail}

. . . happiness is receiving fun packages in the mail and {these} arrived today: sterling silver, a little larger than expected, and completely rock 'n roll chic

{bejewelled}

. . . lately have been spellbound by the idea of wearing layers upon layers of jewels -- bold necklaces and glittering bracelets, cocktail rings and cascading earrings -- and happened upon dannijo, a new york-based hand-made jewelry studio founded by sisters danielle and jodie, and fell in love with their perfect mix of rock and refined . . .

{p.s.} smitten with the waterfall earrings in the second, and this ring

{images: dannijo, photography by bjorn iooss via a thing for via felicity; more at a glamorous little side project}

{give-away: smokey quartz faceted earrings}

Today's give-away is a beautiful pair of perfect faceted earrings in smokey quartz from Stella & Dot!

A perfect combination of sparkling 14kt gold vermeil and rich quartz, these earrings are as perfect with your favourite wide-legged jeans as they are with evening gowns for all those glamorous holiday parties:

To enter, visit Stella & Dot, then leave a comment below, stating your favourite piece from any collection.

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after Thursday, November 12, 2009; open to all readers; top image - photography by ditte isager; prop styling by lance boyd for domino october 2006 via moodboard