In case you missed it last week – Angela, the owner and designer of the amazing etsy shop, Something Blue is giving away her coastal necklace! The winner can select the color of the gemstone and the letter that is displayed on the sterling silver starfish charm.

Since this necklace is so adorable and perfect for a bridesmaid gift, we figured we should give more readers the chance to enter and extend the giveaway over the weekend.

So there’s still time to enter and win! We’ll choose the winner on Monday, so just jump on over to our earlier post and comment to enter. {JC}

We were thrilled to come across Lovely Wedding Details on Etsy last week! Kara Lamerato, owner of Lovely Wedding Details, makes adorable handmade place card holders, centerpieces, wedding and bridal shower favors and embellishment pieces! I personally love the nautical themed cork placed card holders, they are right up my alley! After spending some time admiring her crafts, I decided that I had to reach out to Kara to find out more about her products and where her inspiration comes from! She discusses this and more such as her pricing and customization options! She was also generous enough to put together a really amazing giveaway! She has agreed to give one lucky reader a 20-piece set from her new Vineyard Collection.  Reader’s choice of color – Peony Pink, Lavender Mist, French Lilac, or Tiffany Blue.(a $60 value)! In order to enter the contest simply comment on this blog post! The winner will be announced on May 6th. Thank you again Kara and good luck to all! {BH}

PW: How did you start Lovely Wedding Details?

KL: I was enchanted by the process of planning my own wedding in July 2010. I was having trouble finding place card holders that I liked, so I turned to my creative side and decided to make something myself! Even though my wedding was not a “vineyard” theme, I was inspired to use wine corks because of the neutral color, interesting texture, and I loved the idea of repurposed materials. I added a gold-trimmed ivory ribbon to complement my ivory tables, and viola! The result was elegant, personalized, and just beautiful.

Quite simply, Lovely Wedding Details came from me missing the wedding planning process. I had an amazing time creating the pretty little details for my own wedding, and afterwards, I kept getting creative ideas for this and that. I had some leftover place card holders from my reception, and began experimenting with adding embellishment details on the ribbons – crystals, pearls, organza flowers. A girlfriend told me about Etsy, and Lovely Wedding Details was born. In addition to place card holders, I also do wedding and bridal shower favors and embellishment pieces for DIY menus, programs, or escort cards.

PW: What is your most popular item?

KL: Definitely the “Create Your Own Set of Place Card Holders” package. This product is so much fun, because a bride can choose from literally dozens of combinations of colors and embellishment options. There haven’t been any “trend” combos so far this year, which is a testament to the creative spirit of my clients! I’ve done everything from a mixed Grab Bag set for a 250-guest event, to a bride who wanted her pieces left completely unadorned to show off the look and texture of the corks.

PW: What are some of your customization options?

KL: I offer countless options for customizing my products. The beauty of my store is that brides have the option to be as involved in the creative process as they’d like. The more hands-on client can design each individual piece, while another bride may simply give me her event colors and say “do whatever you think will look beautful!” I’m open to all custom requests for a specific color, different materials, or new interpretations of my designs – the sky is the limit when it comes to collaboration and creativity.

PW: What is your production/shipping Time like?

KL: My standard production and shipping schedule depends on the size of the order and the time of year. During spring and summer months, the average is about one week per 25 pieces (so a set of 150 would run about 5-6 weeks). I definitely believe in flexibility and want to accomodate all circumstances, so I can always arrange an expedited turnaround time for a bride who has limited time before her big day.

PW: Do you ship internationally?

KL: I ship everywhere in the United States and Canada via USPS Priority Mail