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Gimme a Giveaway: Chasing Alila

This giveaway has ended.  See who won here.

Like our last giveaway, this week’s isn’t home decor.  Rather, personal decor, this time from Chasing Alila.

These ribbon necklaces are adorable.  Braided Sea Breeze:

Braided Tropical Green:

Classic Black and White:

The Goods: Anything from the Chasing Alila shop.

To Enter: We ask that you please subscribe to Our Humble A{Bowe}d.  If you don’t want to receive e-mail notifications, that’s fine.  Let us know if you follow us through Google Reader or another form and it will also count.  To subscribe, click the “Sign Me Up!” button under “Be the first to know.”  Once you’ve subscribed, leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us something you’re chasing (or planning).  A new job?  A vacation?  Your kids?

For additional entries:

1.  Add Chasing Alila to your Etsy favs, come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is.

2.  Like Our Humble A{Bowe}d on Facebook, come back and leave another comment.

Contest Closes: Thursday, April 19th at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: One!

Ships: Anywhere on earth.

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Friday, April 20th.  Good luck!!

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147 Comments

  1. I am a subscriber! I am chasing an internship in NYC right now. The suspense is killing me!

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  2. I already like you on FB!

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  3. I stay up to date with your blog through my Google Reader and I love the Sea Breeze necklace! I’ve never seen such cool necklaces!

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  4. I am chasing a new house!

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  5. Gorgeous! We were also chasing a new house, but it’s not to be. :( On the bright side, now we’re chasing (and going to catch!) a delightfully relaxing summer!

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  6. I’m a subscriber and I’m chasing finishing my home renovation projects! New flooring, new bathrooms, and new foyer!

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  7. Liked on facebook!

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  8. leilavwaddell

     /  April 13, 2012

    Im chasing a job closer to home

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  9. Chasing Alila is definitely in my Etsy favorites and I would love to be the proud owner of the Classic Black and White necklace!

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  10. I’ve “liked” Our Humble A{Bowe}d on facebook for over a year now! :)

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  11. I am planning a wedding :)

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  12. I like your facebook page as well :) :)

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  13. i’m a subscriber! i’m planning on taking a trip to Europe in just over a week!

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  14. I also added Chasing Alila in my etsy favs, I am loving the different color blues one!

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  15. Courtney

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m a subscriber! Right now I’m chasing….being debt free! So everything extra goes towards that. :)

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  16. I subscribe in Google Reader. Right now I’m just waiting for summer to come so we can spend more time outside.

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  17. I added Chasing Alila to my Etsy favs – the Sea Breeze necklace is stunning!

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  18. I also “like” you on Facebook.

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  19. I subscribed about two weeks ago after seeing your kitchen on YHL. I love your style and wish my husband was a little less business like and a lot more handy!

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  20. I follow you through Google Reader!

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  21. Erin Young

     /  April 13, 2012

    i read through google reader – love it!! :) I am chasing….MY KIDS! At one and three there is a lot of chasing going on around here. :) )))

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  22. Erin Young

     /  April 13, 2012

    I made the shop one of my favorites and my favorite item is:

    Ribbon Necklace- Braids Tropical Green

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  23. Erin Young

     /  April 13, 2012

    I like Our Humble A{Bowe}d on FB. :) )

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  24. I’m a subscriber!

    I’ve been planning this year’s vacation for a few months now and I still don’t have it booked. We’re thinking of going to the grand canyon next month!

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  25. Kylie

     /  April 13, 2012

    I have followed you on Google Reader for quite awhile. I always look forward to your posts. The blue and green necklaces are gorgeous! Talk about statement jewelry.

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  26. brynne

     /  April 13, 2012

    i subscribe via google reader. right now i’m chasing a new job. it’s mine, i tell you!

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  27. SalBug

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you through Google Reader

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  28. SalBug

     /  April 13, 2012

    I added C.A. to my Etsy favs

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  29. SalBug

     /  April 13, 2012

    I liked AHO a long time ago!

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  30. I am a follower!!

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  31. erica

     /  April 13, 2012

    I like the Black and Electric Blue Braided necklace!

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  32. I added Chasing Alila as one of my fav’s

    I love the green one!

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  33. erica

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m planning my sister’s bachelorette party.

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  34. I’m planning a house remodel!

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  35. Added Chasing Alila to my favs!

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  36. I like you on FB!

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  37. Carly

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you through google reader!

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  38. Carly

     /  April 13, 2012

    Added Chasing Alila to my etsy favs. I love the Ribbon Necklace- Accordion Sparkling Purple!

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  39. Carly

     /  April 13, 2012

    Liked you on FB!

    ps- we are chasing a new house (our first time buying!) Just need to find “the one”

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  40. Jen N.

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m chasing my goal weight–11 more lbs to go!!

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  41. Jen N.

     /  April 13, 2012

    I like you on FB. These necklaces are lovely!

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  42. Sally S.

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you on email – I am chasing my kids (all of the time :) )

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  43. Pauline

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m a subscriber! I love the Tropical Green Braids, very spring like!

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  44. Jessica

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you on Goggle Reader and I liked you FB. This one is my fav! http://www.etsy.com/listing/75535445/ribbon-necklace-braids-ice-princess

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  45. CP

     /  April 13, 2012

    I like you on FB

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  46. Katie

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’ve liked on facebook for awhile!

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  47. CP

     /  April 13, 2012

    I also subscribe to you – like the posts directly to my e-mail!

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  48. Katie

     /  April 13, 2012

    I love the tropical green or the blue!

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  49. Megan

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you in my google reader!

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  50. Tara

     /  April 13, 2012

    I am a subscriber!

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  51. I just signed up through reader! LOVE the green one.

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  52. Debbie

     /  April 13, 2012

    I am a subscriber!

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  53. I already follow you! My husband and I are chasing a job so that we can get out of Pensacola, FL and closer to our family!

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  54. I added Chasing Alila to my favorites in Etsy and I think my favorite might be Sea Breeze necklace.

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  55. I already liked you on facebook as well!

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  56. Megan

     /  April 13, 2012

    I added Chasing Alila to my Etsy Favorites

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  57. Michelle B

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow Our Humble A{Bowe}d using Google Reader

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  58. Michelle B

     /  April 13, 2012

    I like Our Humble A{Bowe}d on Facebook

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  59. Christy Cannon

     /  April 13, 2012

    And I “liked” you on Facebook. :)

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  60. Christy Cannon

     /  April 13, 2012

    I subscribed. What are we “chasing”? A family trip to Disney!

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  61. andrea p

     /  April 13, 2012

    We are busy planning for our 1st baby, due this Fall! Thank you :)
    PS – I subscribe via email!

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  62. Marian Clark

     /  April 13, 2012

    Google reader subscriber. Love these necklaces! Currently chasing work, 8 month pregnancy, moving across country a month after she arrives!

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  63. I’m a subscriber! =)

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  64. I love the Sparkling Purple necklace! So unique and pretty! =)

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  65. I like Our Hunble A{Bowe}d on Facebook! =)

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  66. I just signed up in hopes of winning a gorgeous necklace! Oh, and I really like your blog :)

    I’m chasing vacation! Alaskan cruise this August- can’t wait!

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  67. Added to Etsy favorites! :)

    I love the braids sea breeze necklace

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  68. I follow through Google reader. Love these necklaces!! I am ‘chasing’ the upcoming birth of my first baby (and maternity leave!)

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  69. Emma Lou

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m a subscriber!

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  70. Emma Lou

     /  April 13, 2012

    And I’ve favorited Chasing Alila on Etsy. I love the Braids Sea Breeze necklace.

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  71. Liz S.

     /  April 13, 2012

    Google Reader! A vacation, first trip ever to California! I’d love to wear this necklace there…;)

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  72. Diana

     /  April 13, 2012

    I am already a subscriber.
    I spend my days chasing 3 little poodles. :-)

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  73. I follow your blog on Google Reader! Currently saving for my first house. I love the Braided Sea Breeze necklace.

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  74. Jennifer J.

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow in my Google Reader! I am chasing a master’s degree.

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  75. Jennifer J.

     /  April 13, 2012

    Added to my Etsy faves! I love the classic black and white. Beautiful!

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  76. Jessica

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m a subscriber.

    I’m chasing my one-year-old son! All day every day.

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  77. Valerie

     /  April 13, 2012

    I follow you through Reader! Such gorgeous pieces!!

    I’m currently chasing an 8 week old puppy! Exhausting!

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  78. Kristen

     /  April 13, 2012

    I subscribed by email!

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  79. Kristen

     /  April 13, 2012

    Liked the etsy shop. Love any of the blue ones and the purple earings!

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  80. Meredith

     /  April 13, 2012

    I liked Humble a Bowed on facebook! What a great birthday present it would be to win this!

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  81. Kristen

     /  April 13, 2012

    Liked your facebook page!

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  82. Meredith

     /  April 13, 2012

    I added Chasing Alila to my Etsy favorites… I am in love with the Classic Black & white necklace!

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  83. Meagan

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’m planning a move to a different state in August!

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  84. I’m chasing a summer wardrobe and the blue necklace would be perfect!

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  85. I’m now also following on FB. :-)

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  86. Meagan

     /  April 13, 2012

    I subscribe to e-mail updates

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  87. Meagan

     /  April 13, 2012

    I favorite the shop, and this is my favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/94922234/ribbon-necklace-braids-mauve-peachy

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  88. Meredith

     /  April 13, 2012

    I have been subscribed to you for awhile now… love getting your blog updates in my email everyday!

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  89. …and just added chasing alila to my faves on etsy!

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  90. Brittany

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’ve been subscribed for a long time now, and the thing I’m “chasing” right now is going to college and becoming a nurse. :)

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  91. Brittany

     /  April 13, 2012

    I’ve added Chasing Alila to my Etsy Favs, I absolutely LOVE the Peachy Mauve Braids ribbon necklace. Everything is so beautiful!

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  92. heather f

     /  April 13, 2012

    i am childproofing my house for grandkids. I had no idea how many potentially harmful things are in every room!

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  93. Elizabeth G.

     /  April 14, 2012

    I follow Our Humble A{Bow}ed.
    I’m chasing a new job.

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  94. Elizabeth G.

     /  April 14, 2012

    Added Chasing Alila to my Etsy favorites.

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  95. Elizabeth G.

     /  April 14, 2012

    I Like Our Humble A{Bow}ed on Facebook.

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  96. I subscribe to Our Humble ABowed…and I’m chasing a dream!

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  97. I love the price point the necklaces! The silver or blue are my favorites – would love to see the necklaces in person! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

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  98. Liz F.

     /  April 14, 2012

    I’m chasing our new house! Lots of painting to do! Love the green and blue necklace.

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  99. Liz F.

     /  April 14, 2012

    Follow you on fb now!

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  100. Ashley

     /  April 14, 2012

    I follow you in Google Reader, and I am chasing one kid with one on the way!

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