tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5197250410230307517.post-91088112359660151012008-05-05T06:00:00.002-06:002008-05-06T07:32:31.355-06:002008-05-06T07:32:31.355-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByYlxHOk2I/AAAAAAAAFkc/c-pcQ1M9t1w/s1600-h/formom.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByYlxHOk2I/AAAAAAAAFkc/c-pcQ1M9t1w/s400/formom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196195844684944226" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I immediately took to <a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/index.php">their</a> mantra that "family is always in fashion."  </div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByfHBHOk3I/AAAAAAAAFkk/1nwe5B-7bcA/s1600-h/catalog-gifts.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByfHBHOk3I/AAAAAAAAFkk/1nwe5B-7bcA/s400/catalog-gifts.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196203012985361266" /></a><br /></div></div><br />To begin our week of giveaways exclusively for <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">you</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/index.php">The Fine Art of Family</a></span> is celebrating the idea that "there's no gift more precious than a beautiful photo, beautifully presented."  Who better than a woman or mother to get that?  <div><br /></div><div>Monica Rich Kosann, a museum and "gallery exhibited" fine art photographer specializing in family portraiture, created <a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/jewelry/index.php">this collection</a> (and <a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/gifts-and-accessories/index.php">here</a>) to showcase families' most special memories.  </div><div><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">When I began designing my collection of Image Cases, I was inspired by vintage compact, cigarette cases, and lockets that were a part of everyday life at the turn of the century.  I believed these wonderful heirlooms could be reinvented to carry and display my clients' special images.  Each... is designed to become a timeless keepsake that will hold your most precious photos. </span>-Monica Rich Kosann</blockquote><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByoxRHOk4I/AAAAAAAAFks/ps31JuhrPpU/s1600-h/42001-detail-page.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByoxRHOk4I/AAAAAAAAFks/ps31JuhrPpU/s400/42001-detail-page.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196213634439484290" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/jewelry/bracelets/twin-toggle-bracelet.php">twin toggle bracelet</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SBypABHOk5I/AAAAAAAAFk0/w3IHYzzZbXE/s1600-h/4001B-C-detail-page.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SBypABHOk5I/AAAAAAAAFk0/w3IHYzzZbXE/s400/4001B-C-detail-page.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196213887842554770" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/gifts-and-accessories/small-double-image-case.php">double image case</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Some are hand engraved, others limited editions, and all are presented in sterling silver or gold.  Each piece is truly unique and especially beautiful, as seen on the likes of Katie Holmes, Eva Longoria and Madonna.  But red-carpet targets or not, each of us can count these as objects of the heart.  </div><div><br />On to giveaway: one of you will win the chic <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.thefineartoffamily.com/jewelry/necklaces/round-signature-floral-half-locket.php">round floral half locket</a></span> in sterling silver, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">$190</span>.</div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByq6hHOk6I/AAAAAAAAFk8/oJaUu7J62zQ/s1600-h/43446-detail-page.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BDSobZ5_iPg/SByq6hHOk6I/AAAAAAAAFk8/oJaUu7J62zQ/s400/43446-detail-page.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196215992376529826" /></a><br /></div><blockquote>"This single image case necklace is for that one perfect picture and is designed to be worn image side down, close to the heart. Available in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold, this half locket has on ¾-inch case embellished with our signature floral pattern and hangs on a 16-inch chain. Photos easily slide in the top of each image case."</blockquote><div>Wowza!  Like we said.. only the best.  </div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">What is your favorite piece?  </span><br /><br />Would you love to win? be sure to:<br />*enter one comment on this post - with your name</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">(extra entries for those who added our button to their website will be added by us, the blog administrators)</span><br />*answer the question above<br />*entry will be open until 7am Tuesday morning, 5/6 (one full day)<br />*random winners (random.org) will be chosen and announced Monday, 5/12 <br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">note:</span> all winners will have until Friday 5/16 to claim their prize<br /></div>kellinoreply@blogger.com258