word of the year necklaces {weekend giveaway {closed}

I have also tweeted this (msjlb) and posted it on my Facebook so my friends and family can also have a chance to win!

my word for 2011 is JOURNEY

My word is joy…everyday I make a choice to choose Joy!

My word for 2011: Strength and Confidence

inspire

I want to inspire everyone I come in contact with some how this year! My family, students, co-workers, and strangers on the street! Possibly by just a smile!?!

hmm my word would be “mercy.” so thankful for new mercies every day!

“Do” is my word for 2011

Rest.
Always remember to rest. Do your work, rest.
Play, rest.
Rest.

Peace:)

There are so many beautiful, meaningful words that are inspiring me this new year. My favorite is grace. I hope I’m able to live in and with grace in 2011. Thanks.

‘Humility’…if everyone practiced just a little more of it, the world would be more peaceful, content and giving…above all, the world and all of us in it would not be as disconnected as what it is and we are.

Placing greater emphasis on the above is my birthday gift to myself…38 today…where has the time gone??

facebooked http://www.facebook.com/jessiebamflowery/posts/142447795813458

After some thought I think myword should be “quiet”. A reminder to stop, listen, and pay attention to life that’s going on around me. We miss so much by not being quiet.

I have so many words for 2011! I think my most important word will be hope!

My word for 2011 is nurture. Such a great word both verb & noun. I want to nurture all that is connected to me, my husband, children, family, friends, & dreams!

nur·ture  verb, -tured, -tur·ing, noun
–verb (used with object)
1. to feed and protect: to nurture one’s offspring.
2. to support and encourage, as during the period of training or development; foster: to nurture promising musicians.
3. to bring up; train; educate.
–noun
4. rearing, upbringing, training, education, or the like.
5. development: the nurture of young artists.
6. something that nourishes; nourishment; food.

I added a link to my blog too. 🙂

My word is ‘stay’. Stay with my intentions, whatever they are. Stay when things are uncomfortable but good for me. Stay when my yoga poses are more challenging than I think I can endure.

beautiful…that’s the word for me!I want to truly know and believe that I am beautiful. That I deserve to be beautiful!That we all are beautiful just as we are!

My word is embrace~ we two graduating and one getting married plus 3 more at home, I’m embracing my life with all I’ve got!!! 🙂

My word is enjoy. I turn 40 this year and I want to make sure I enjoy each and every day!

What a lovely thought! I have a few words for this year:

– Evolve (into something better!)
– Accept (every day adversity, differences in others around me, and personal imperfections)
– Create (new opportunities, wonderful memories, something homemade, a better me)

Facebooked it! 🙂

My word for this year is grace. I want to work on having the grace to live my life as is, the grace to accept everyone as they are, the grace to accept things as they are, and continue to live life by the grace of God.

HOPE is my word for this year.

Trust. So uncertain what the year ahead will hold. Just learning to let go & trust!

promise
this year I have committed to reading through the Bible with a group of women from my church. Promise reminds me of the commitment and priority I have made. It also reminds me of the promise that the Savior has made to us.

My word would be FAITH

My word is listen, listen to others

MY WORD OF THE YEAR IS FIGHT. MY AMAZING DAD WHOM I BLOGGED ABOUT AS MY HERO FOR THE LAST GIVE AWAY JUST FOUND OUT HE HAS STAGE FOUR PROSTATE CANCER. WE ARE DEVASTATED OF COURSE BECAUSE WE LOST OUR MOM FROM CANCER 11 YRS AGO AND I CANT STAND THE THOUGHT OF NOT HAVING PARENTS AND NEEDING THEM SO MUCH. VERY THERAPEUTIC TO WRITE IT THOUGH- BUT WE ARE GONNA FIGHT

What a beautiful necklace! My word is pirate. Why not go through life with an adventurous spirit. Argh, matey! OK, juvenile, perhaps, but you say that like it’s a bad thing??? 🙂

I had seen this on your blog earlier and got excited to get my word ready for the new year ahead! I thought of Joy, then Grace, and a few others then settled on Patience which felt the best for me at this time! I am working on being patient not only with others and things around me but paitent with God’s timing as well as with myself when I don’t do everything as perfectly as I planned….I KNOW it’s going to be a great year! God bless you and your beautiful family Lisa!

My word is Selfless

when I think of the word ‘selfless’ I have an image of my husband and my 3 gorgeous grown up babies. It is natural for them to put others wishes before their own, not always such a good trait to have but one that gives them much pleasure. Maybe if others could be reminded of this word in their hectic day maybe they might remember to share joy with others too.

My word for 2011 is create. It is a reminder for me to take a little time for myself and do something creative.

Facebook:-)

my word is “journey” – I’m a recent college graduate, on the job hunt, in love with a fabulous guy — basically anything and everything is ahead of me and im looking forward to the journey! =]

My word (which I would LOOOVE to wear around my neck…) is “balance.”

my word this year would be edify….making sure what comes from my mouth builds up those around me rather than knocking them down.

My word would be BLESSED b/c I truly am, and sometimes I need to remind myself.. 🙂

My word is blessing because each and every day is just that.

My word is trust. Proverbs 3:5-6

I LOVE these new necklaces! My word for 2011 is JOY.

My word for this year is ‘peace’. I would like to facilitate peace between my children more and overall in our house.

I’m tweeting the news

Tweeted 🙂

My word is “treasure”. I want to be more present and really take in and treasure as much as I can with my family. It’s so easy to be stressed out and overwhelmed with little ones, but I know that soon these years will be gone and I will be so, so sad. I need to remember to treasure it while I have it!

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My word for 2011 will be listen – i want to listen more! More to others around me, more to my kids, more to my husband espcially listen to what he’s not saying! And most of all listen for the Lord to speak to me!

THank you for this giveway lisa!

xoTiffany

content is my word….I must remember that I am content.

My word for 2011 is Believe. We are adopting a baby from Ethiopia and this is the word that keeps me going through the process. I have this quote written on my kitchen, it reminds me that we will fulfill our dream if we believe!

“Keep your dreams alive. Understand to achieve anything requires faith and belief in yourself, vision, hard work, determination, and dedication. Remember all things are possible for those who believe.”

~Gail Devers

Hmmmmm so many words to chose from! Mine is patience…seems to be something I am always striving for!

My word is Live… in just 1 month of 2010 saw cherished family members with the rarest form of breast cancer, RSV in a sweet 8 week old, and open heart surgery complicated and delayed because of 2 large bleeding ulcers, followed by severly decreased heart function and failure. All have taught me paitence, strength, grace, hope, believe, compassion….
In 2011 I will Live . 2010 taught me how precious life is and to live each day to the fullest

My word is SIMPLIFY. Yes, not unique by any means but it certainly says it all for me. I need to learn to simplify everything in my life and enjoy the little things more. I have started with a bit of a home purge so that my home will be easier to care for leaving me more time to do the things and be with the people who mean the most to me.
Thanks!

My word for 2011 is “yes”. It is a different word than I have done in the past. Please visit my blog to read the reasons a mom of almost 7 year old triplets is choosing YES for 2011. http://triplethelove.blogspot.com/2011/01/year-of-yes.html

My word is KIND.
Your pictures and jewelry are beautiful!

my word is faith because we are still waiting for our house to sell in michigan and it’s been a year a march. we know God will provide and we are practicing faith that it will happen in His time.

One word is tough because my word if a phrase. “make it happen”
I spend way too much time wondering what if and not making it happen.

My word is contentment – being grateful for the moment .

My word for 2011 is blessed. I read something that just seemed to explain how I feel…”too blessed to be stressed” and w/ 4 kids I tend to be stressed quite a bit but I try to calm myself and think of that quote. I think I read it on tsj photography blog.

Hello,

My word for this year is create..I want to spend time creating with my family and friends, as well as a world that we focuses on the special in living the everyday.

My word is BELIEVE. I truly believe that 2011 will be an even greater year than 2010!

My word is Contentment. 🙂

My word this year is truth. I’m looking and desiring truth in my life right now. Not all the fake and fluff…just truth…in myself and in things and those around me.

Tammy M.

FAITH…being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see:)

My word is “grow”. On New Year’s Day, my husband and I found out we are expecting our first baby this year. Can’t wait to grow our family, grow our hearts, grow our life!

Jen N.

My word for the year is COMMITMENT.

My word is simply – God.

The necklaces are beautiful!

My word of the year is SPARKLE

My word for the year is ADORE. I adore my family and want to keep them number one this year. It’s so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life…but I want to enjoy every moment of the ones I love…the laundry and dishes can wait! 🙂 Thanks Lisa, love the necklace!

My word is patience! Life is busy as it is trying to slow down and use patience in everyday life. Love your designs! Thanks for a chance to win!

I tweeted!

family. Focus on my family, that is my goal for this year.

My word is “three”. I am expecting my third chlld at the end of February. It is both exciting and terrifying to know I will be responsible for the upbringing of three little lives–and it is my job to lead them to Christ. What a privilege!

I tweeted:)

My word is present. I would love to win. Thank you so much.

love love love your designs
I would want — Psalm 91:11
it is a beautiful work of art
thanks for the chance to win it 🙂

I’m trying to have “faith” this year and also “confidence” in myself. It’s already difficult so I’m hoping that it gets easier!

My word for 2011 is “present”. I want to make more of an effort to be present in every situation and not to just rush through my day. I want to be more present with my family, friends, etc and hopefully impact my relationships in a meaningful and positive way. Thanks for the giveaway!!!

Love these!! My word for 2011 is Simplify!! About learning to love and be thankful for what you have not live for objects or desires and live & love simply what you were given and be thankful everyday !!

My word of the year is love. Classic & simple.

create…. I want to take more time to create, for myself, and with my kids. We are all so much happier (esp in the winter!) when we have little projects to be expressive and have fun with. Thanks for the giveaway!

my word would be “blessing” because i have been blessed to be a blessing

I love the word HEART… where your heart is lies your treasure!

Mine is ‘awkward.’ Love that word, and it describes my 2011 perfectly.

My word for the year is FAITH.:)

Change – quitting my job to become a full time mom. Huge change, to say the least.

my word for 2011 is COWBELL

blog post about my choice for OLW 2011: http://tinyurl.com/3afx3ww

tweet for this awesome contest done! (@deeann28)

“Kourage”with a “K” is the word I’ve chosen.
I lost my dad in June of 2010. This will be our full first year without him. It will/has taken kourage to face each day without him in our lives.
I also find myself saying yes or agreeing with things I don’t always agree with, so this year I promised myself that will not be the case & I think with a little (or alot of kourage) I can do it.
I absolutely <3 your blog. You are a source of wonderful inspiration & look forward to reading your blog each day. Thank – you 🙂

It’s tough to pick just one…”family” is what first popped in my mind, but also “HOPE” since we’re embarking on our adoption journey.

Mine is TOLERANCE…we could all use a little extra

My word for 2011 is SURRENDER… I wrestled with that one for quite some time (shocking, right?). No kidding God asked me to walk in it. Looking forward to all it will bring!

My word is peace. This means happiness, understanding, and most of all patience for me.

FAMILY–definately… 🙂

Hope. 2010 was a rough year, I lost my daughter in February and so I’m holding onto hope this year and looking forward to immeasurably more than I could ask of imagine in 2011.

My word is Grace…. I need to offer some people in my life more GRACE !

My word of the year is “restore”. My husband of 23 years passed away of Melanoma cancer 2 and a half years ago. It has been a long, hard journey of grief, moving back to where my elderly parents live to help them and becoming a single parent to my two girls. I feel like the Lord wants to restore and renew my life as He would see fit beginning a fresh start this year. I believe God is a God of restoration and am ready for the new chapter of my life.

Blogged it!!

http://themurphys678.blogspot.com/2011/01/whats-your-word-2011.html

My word for 2011 is purpose. My goal is to love and live intentionally. I plan to make intentional decisions and surround myself with meaningful people and things…

It’s already brought simplicity, peace and joy to my heart and home.

http://twitter.com/#!/jbryant6

I tweeted.

My word for 2011 is BOLDness (spelled that way intentionally) in being an effective witness for Christ by openly sharing my testimony and faith.

You have a beautiful gift! Blessings!

My one word is fearless. I’ve lived much of my life in fear of what others will think and in fear of rejection. In 2011 I am living without fear and pursuing my dreams!

my word is LOOK — because i figure if i want to see God in the ashes of my life, i’m gonna have to look for Him first.

mine is passion!

My word for 2011 is “persevere.” I had spinal surgery last year and, due to complications, I’m still experiencing pain and mobility issues. I’m trying to stay positive and look forward to the day when I’ll be up and able and ready to hit the dance floor. LOVE your designs — their power and artistry.

My word for 2011 is BALANCE. I am so desperately in need of balance and peace after the last couple years: chemo/radiation, 3 family deaths in the last 6 months, and cross country move and back.

My husband and I agree – our word for this year is HOPE. We are hoping that this year brings us a baby … we have been trying for quite a while and I am hoping this is the year. HOPE!

Thank you for all your positive posts and giving all of us a chance to look at things in a different light! Happy New Year!

And last but not least…a status update… http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=606557096

I will be reusing a word from a few years ago – BALANCE because that remains one of my toughest chores! Thanks!

I tweeted… but have no idea how you link directly to a tweet with the new layout. :S http://twitter.com/#!/nascar_girl_24

“best” — striving for the best way to use my time in 2011, not merely good ways, but God’s best.

My word of the year is “surrender.” I’m trying to work on fully surrendering to God’s will in my life.

My word of the year is ‘JOY’.
Jeremiah 31:13b:
‘For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and give them joy for their sorrow.

My word is patience, to remind me to have more patience.

My word for 2011 is “Warrior” because I have Jesus’s promises he gives us and am strenthened by them!

~FAVOR~ Yes, favor from the Lord!

I facebooked

FAITH

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My word for the year is OPEN.
I’m going to open my eyes to more things around me, and I’m going to help open other people’s eyes as well. I’m going to open my heart and help other’s open theirs. I’m going to open doors and windows leading to endless possibilities and help others open theirs. I’m going to open the world up for discovery, exploration, growth, and enjoyment. I’m going to open all that I can and take every little piece of anything and everything I find.

My word is “content”, as I hope to be content with the wonderful blessings God has given me.

My word would be “fullness” as in accepting my “full” life and not stressing about it!

retweeted your tweet about this giveaway…

Remember……Sometimes it’s hard to remember why we do the things we do for those we love. All you have to do is remember why you fell in love or the special things your kids do for you when you’re having a bad day.

This year I have two words. They are FAMILY and FAITH.I know that most people feel this way after living through the struggles of 2010. I know so many have wondered how they were going to get to the next paycheck. I watched in amazement and with pride as my family work together through the year. Never complaining, never asking for more , always relying on our Faith to get us through. I cant be prouder. My family has grown so close and strong after having to depend on each other. That is why those are my words.

My word is blessed….I’m blessed to have a wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter.

For me there are 2 words for 2011

Broken – because I believe if we are not broken for God, how can we change

Restore – Once we are broken… God will restore us and allow us to give that resoration to others.

Happiness. Last year was the year that my husband and I were getting a divorce. WERE getting divorced. All because I had this “perfection” in my head that clearly was not realistic. So real happiness is what we are achieving for and within our hearts.

My word for 2011 is “Breakthrough”. This will be the year that my life has a breakthrough and God reveals his next step for me.

My word is genuine. I want to live from the heart and be genuine in all aspects of my life in 2011 and beyond!

My word is grow…in my career, in my marriage, and hopefully in my bank account. Hoping to buy our first house this year!
Time to grow up and put on the big girl pants.

My word for 2011 is “possibility.” (And the plural possibilities, because it makes sense.) I held myself back a lot in 2008 and 2009. I’m done with that. I’m dwelling in the possibility of everything that can be this year.

My word is “virtuous” after the Proverbs 31 Virtuous Woman! She’s the shining example of all a woman can be to her husband, family and community and what I want to strive to be like in 2011.

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Shared on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/AliLilly/143219392358021

My word is Balance. 🙂

FAITH. i need to strengthen mine…in many ways.

Just fb’d it.

Not sure what my word would be but have definitely experienced God’s grace in my life!

My word for the year is content. Content, with where God has me right now, content with His perfect plan for my life and content with His perfect timing. Not saying that I am content, but at least I’m working toward it. I could use the reminder!

mmmm…its tough for just one, but peace has always been my word…outer peace inner peace…its all important…hugs♥♥♥

I am impressed to say Awakening.
My desire is for God to awaken my soul to His plans and for me to have the ears to hear His voice.

Adopted. Because it symbolizes journey toward international adoption that I hope to begin this year!

…..and i blogged it. 🙂

Your necklaces re awesome and I love them with all possible words
but my word of the year is “Create”

I think my word would have to be Cherish. We just moved three states away from my extended family and I feel like I lost opportunities to be with them. Now it is just our little family of six and I want to stop and enjoy our time together. My kids are growing up so fast and I don’t want to miss any of it.

My word for this year is “AWESOME”…

I just want to live my life so that at the end of the year I can stand back, look at it and literally be in AWE. That’s the mother, wife, friend, daughter, sister and earth walker that I want to be this year-an awesome one.

My word is: happy
I want consciously apply it to every single aspect of my life! 🙂

My word this year is “Finish.” I start way too many projects and need to just take it one thing at a time. Finish one project/goal/assignment before moving on. I think I’ll feel more complete as I finish more.

My word of the year is “Trust” To trust Him in this journey of adoption, to trust that He sees her and knows her, to trust He will provide, to trust in His timing, and to trust in His promise.

Thanks.
Sarah Herried

My word is REST and if I don’t win this I’ll just have to buy one myself! Have a great weekend, Lisa!

I’m still trying to decide for sure on my word, but I think it’s going to be either Discipline or Pursue or Deeper. Thanks for a chance to win!!

My word is change. We plan to move overseas in the summer, and I am looking forward to all the change that will bring to our little family.

My word for 2011 is discipline. I need to take better care of myself, but that takes a lot of self-discipline for me.

Tweeted!!!!

My Word: Authentic

All of what I want to do this year goes back to being the best “me” I can be. Authentic, honest, and real (hopefully)

Happy 2011

Tweeted!!

My word for this year is harmony, harmony with my new husband, with nature, and with God’s plan.

My word is “courage”. I have lots of plans this year to push myself out of my comfort zone and expect things in life that I may have thought impossible. I would love to have something to wear with that word on it to remind me of my goals and aspirations.

facebooked 🙂
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tweeted 🙂
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my word is “confianza” – “trust” in spanish. this is a year where i want to trust God to be in control, not me. He is always faithful, and this past year was a year of rekindling hope, and now i’m trying to trust his continuing goodness. Thanks for the contest!

My word is “Purpose”…it comes from the discussion my husband & I had about our new goals we made for the year “Living…on Purpose”. Making every day count and have purpose! Every decision we make as an individual, as a family will have purpose to it, expense we make, everything we do… As we get older, it seems days & years fly by so quickly. It’s so easy for each day to pass without actually really living in it, living in the moment… so this is why my word is purpose.

Thanks for the chance to win!!

breathe..
LOL thats my word for the year…have had way to much stress and its only the 9th just have to stay calm and breathe

tweeted ( I don’t see that I posted this) If this is a duplicate, sorry

create or blessed or believe would be the words I would select. I don’t want to pick just one yet. Do I have to?? I am going to go and tweet about this!

My word for 2011 is challenge. I am going to challenge myself to finally accomplish some goals I keep making excuses not to finish.

my word (ok words)

loved
treasured
forgiven

I think I need 3 necklaces : )

tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/sarahsharp7/status/24197767492542465

my word is: forget. it takes a lot to forgive someone but it takes even more to forget what they’ve done and move on. that is why i am choosing this to remind me to keep forgetting those accounts of peoples wrong doings and move on. 🙂

and now on facebook too!

Love.

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly LOVEd children and WALK IN THE WAY OF LOVE just as Christ gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. – Eph 5:1-2

I feel a little like a copycat because I know this is your word too but my word this year is grace… its what i need, how i want to be, and what i hope to give others this year!

i think i’d have to go with pray!! (the Lord knows how much I need to remember that this year as things are kind of tough and I often — unfortunately — panic and generally freak out before I think to pray about it and let the only One who really has any control anyway worry about it for me)
thanks much!
shana

I am enjoying reading everyone’s words and gaining encouragment through them!!!

My word for this year would be “content”….praying daily and reminding myself of this very word!!!

grateful

Imagine (I work with a group called Dress A Girl Around the World and we make simple and cute dresses for little girls in need. We have set a goal of 50,000 dresses for 2011… last year we delivered 12,000 dresses with all volunteer sewers… so my word would be Imagine… a world where every little girl owns a dress!)

I loved reading through all of the comments! My word is Grace. I have struggled with my health over the last 2 years and I hope that I have shown some grace through it all and that I will while I attempt to head back to work next week…..reading the last comment though I am torn with Grace and Blessed….as i have truly been blessed with my life, my daughter, and by my ‘family’

My word for 2011 is BELIEVE!

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My word would be blessed because God has blessed me with so much and we are so very thankful, even during the times when life isn’t exactly the way we thought it would be.

Hmmmm. I think my word may be SEEK. Seeking joy, seeking goodness, seeking the positive; making a choice in my perceptions.

I can’t decide between Grace or Faith. Beautiful necklaces! Thanks for the chance!
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My word this year is content. So far so good we will see how it goes!

Faith—I need to have faith that everything is going to work out the way it is supposed to!

My word is Expectancy.

And tweeted. (Paige Turner)

My word for the year is “brave”.

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Tweeted it: RainMomma- Word of the Year is Hope!

My word for this year is Experience. There is so much to experience at this stage of my life. Love your blog!

My word(s) are ENJOY and SIMPLE- I want to enjoy this year’s journey instead of holding my breath and getting through it. I want to keep things simple so that I can enjoy.

My word for the year is REDUCE.

My word it TRUTH. To know, speak, read, study the TRUTH everyday this year.

we lost our daughter in 2009 and had to miscarriages in 2010. We have decided to try again this year, so this year I am choosing hope.

i lost it for a while, that hope, but it’s coming back

My word is determined…….

I think the word for this year would be hope.

My word of the year is intention. Live my life with intention – no matter what its for ,… an intention to be happy, present, available, inspiring, aware, etc etc.

i think my word would be “streamline”

i desperately want to consolidate in areas of my life and make life simpler…. i think streamlining several aspects of my day-to-day could help!

You already have my word on a necklace. Mine is simply “grace” – showing more to others and myself!

My word is simply ‘love’. In the past 5 months my nephew was murdered(you never think it will happen to someone you love), My father-in-law passed away 8 days later and my own sweet dad was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer and passed away 6 weeks later (three weeks ago). Without God’s LOVE, I would not have had the strength to function. Without the love of my family I might have cratered. 2011 will be better, I know because love is all around me.

My word is story. I plan to live mine for Him this year while stopping to enjoy myself for once.

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my word for 2011: home

My handsome has become my home and this year holds so many dreams and promises to come true…

What a beautiful necklace to celebrate! *fingers crossed*

My word for this year is RESILIENCE.

My word this year is going to be healthy! I need to keep my eating and exercising in check while I am sooooooo busy with family and school. I had a difficult time juggling it all last year, so I plan to focus on health more this year.

My word for this year is LESS.

Thanks for this great give away!!!

My word for this year..and my new mantra…RELAX….life is too short to sweat the small stuff, and I need to work on that.

My word this year is {simple}. I have ideas of how I want this to impact my like, however I’m also excited to see where this takes me!

My word of the year is Faith. It is a constant reminder of my spiritual faith and faith in myself !

So many pop into my mind…trust, balance, peace, serenity….so many others too. But, if I had to pick just one, it would be “breathe “.

Happy New Year, Lisa!

My “word” for this year is : SING

Thanks!
Sera Marie

My work for 2011 – Hope

Hope for a healthy,happy 2011

I have to agree with your necklace, ‘Grace’ is so encompassing. Beautiful work as always Lisa!

Word of the year for me – Contentment

Be happy with things just the way are…perfection is living in the moment 🙂

Oh Lisa, these are lovely! Just lovely!

my word would have to be: laugh! i’m a homeschooling mama and as my kids get older and more and more challenging, I need to learn to laugh a lot more! 🙂

I would love to pick the word BALANCE. But I think that I really need to first pick the word CALM. My husband teaches my boys “to be calm in every situation”. It is a lesson that I know I have a problem with! It is something that I need to work on before I can achieve anything else. Maybe next year I can work on BALANCE.

My word of 2011 is SURRENDER – giving it all over to God as He calls me to live for him!

Thanks for this great opportunity!
LOVE the necklace but can’t decide on my word yet! We have certainly been on a JOURNEY but I like BE STILL because so often I need to be reminded to stop and know that God IS in control of the crazy circumstances in our life!

By the time I got to the form my brain had gone through the words: happiness, fly, believe, hope… but I think my word would be breathe!

My word for 2011 is “SHINE.” This past year was a hard one for me on finding out where I wanted to be in life, who I was, and who I wanted to become! This year is a fresh new start… so I’m going to Shine! 🙂

Mine is THRIVE this year. Thanks for the chance to win, Lisa.

TRUST . . . I need to work on this one 🙂 I need to trust that others will follow through, trust that people will do the right thing, trust that I can succeed in what I set out to do . . . and so many more.

I love your jewlery — gave my daughter the sorority necklace for Christmas and she wears it every day 🙂

FRESH….My word for this year is fresh…2010 was a pretty good year for us,,,it brought lots of blessing and so much to be thankful for. It also brought challenges which made us stronger. While winter is not my favorite time of year, I do love starting the new year….Everything is FRESH and new, you can start over,make changes and it just seems like everyone is recharged and refreshed this time of year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I hope 2011 is your best year yet!

my word for 2011 is moxie.

last year it was persevere. this year, instead of getting through it, i want to seek it out & conquer it!

~my beautiful word for 2011 is “Grace”~ What a beautiful word. I really enjoy your site. What a beautiful family. You are truly blessed.

My word for 2011 is grace!

Calm.

I need to chill about smsll things and want my home to be calm and fun!

My word for 2011 is Patience. With a little one on the way, I know I’m going to need it!

embrace.
to believe God and embrace Him and His Truth.
to embrace my little ones more whenever i can.
to embrace and move into loving my husband even more.
to embrace whatever God has for me…whatever it may look like.

and ps. i LOVE this new design. LOVE.

My word for 2011 is belief. I need to have belief in myself, belief in my weight loss goals, belief in the selling of my house, the belief that my marriage will grow, and the belief in a friend who is recovering from addiction. This is my first time during a word of the year for me. I am very excited about it and the opportunity to reflect on it throughout the year.

Thanks!
Cassie

My word is remember. To help me always remember my Savior and the blessings I have because of Him.

Love your jewelry!
My word is “Thankful” because I have to constantly remind myself and my children to be thankful even for things we may not be happy about, because it could always be worse. I am a single mother and God only knows the struggles we have had, but with God’s grace we are always pulled to safety, and for that I am truly THANKFUL! God Bless and Thank you for the chance to win a beautiful piece of your jewelry. 🙂

Breathe … as a reminder to stay in the moment

I am famous with friends & family for two words “faith & hope” & will continue these words into 2011. This year I need to “BELIEVE”more in those words. I am on a weight loss journey & a self-image change & I believe I can do this, yes I can. Thank you not only for the giveaway but reminding me that words are powerful.

My word is Perseverance. It probably wouldn’t fit. LOL So I would go with PEACE as always.

My word for this year is ONWARD. We have been hoping to have a baby for three years, and every year hinges on “maybe this will be the year”. But we have found that it’s hard to really move on with this kind of attitude. So this year, we are making an effort to really move onward…whether or not that includes a baby in our family by the end of 2011.

My word for 2011 is Hope. Hope for the dream I have been wishing for. Hoping this is the year.

My word is play. I have a four year old girl and I really want to focus on playing with her while she still wants me to!

Travel…ahhh this sounds like I could be getting closer to the word that describes what I would like to do in 2011. Now this is not the traditional travel, like getting on a jet plane and circling the globe, oh no…this is the travel down memory lane, roaming through boxes of old photos, taking a trek through a “vintage” stack of photos with negatives, taking a journey back in time when my 18 year old William and 16 year old Jackson were just tiny little things with feet that smelled good! I think that is my word for 2011, TRAVEL! Now I still will have to sort, organize, filter, clean, purge, and basically get my act together around here, but doesn’t the word travel make it sound like it will be much more fun?

Calm…that’s my word…stop the incessant obsessing, the inner dialogue, the worrying…and just be calm…aaaaah!

my word is Believe, I believe all things are possible if you trust and believe in Him.

Mine is love. I thought of you yesterday as I was getting out of my car in a snowy parking lot and previous cars had left tracks that magically formed a heart in the fresh snow. Oh I wish I would have had my camera! Thank you for teaching me to see the value in such sweet surprises!

I’ve chosen AWAKE for my word in 2011. I will trust myself and the world around me. Lisa, thank you for offering this giveaway. Your necklaces are just beautiful.

this one is kinda tough for me. i have a list of words that mean different things to me. if i was describing myself or my life it would be blessed, for i truly am. but my word for the year? my goal? my focus? i want to inspire, i want to encourage, i want to delight, i want to create, i want to grow, i want to take time to breathe, i want to cherish my family. there are so many different things. i guess what i need to do is simply……focus. my focus may be different on different days, but whatever i’m doing i need to focus on IT. (i also love photography and i think this word pertains to it as well.) so…..after much thought, i choose…..FOCUS. : )

My word for this year is Believe! I want to believe that anything is possible this year!

My word is Time.

Make time to enjoy the blessings in my life, find the time to take care of myself, spend time with those I love, and last but not least…..stop wasting time

Selah

Posted on Facebook, too.

CLARITY ` Which is much prettier than focus.

I really like the journey one. We moved three times last year and we are going to move again in a couple of weeks. I also love the grace one because thats my daughters name! thanks so much!

Celebrate!!! It reminds me to celebrate my many blessings–large and small every day!!!!!!

Beautiful work!!

I came to your blog through my sil and I loved reading through some of the words others have chosen. It was very inspiring to see the words others have chosen. My word would be moment because I want to live more in the moment and not dwell on what could have been if I had changed something in the past or what might be in the future. I also want to savour each moment.

Thankful- for everything I have

My word for 2011 is ‘believe.’ I chose this word because I will be attempting to accomplish a very intimidating and scary goal this year and I will need to have a lot of belief in myself if I am going to get there.

my word is joy, finding joy in life regardless of circumstances

My word for the year is FAITH….b/c I really need to start having faith that things will be alright!!!!

my word for 2011 is nourish.

love.love.love all your jewelry. thank you for the chance to win!

My word for the year is GRATEFUL. Would love to have one of you necklaces with that word on it.

my word this year is family. this year is a whole new beginning for my family. being together, happy, safe, healthy. in the years past, we have struggled too much, it seems like this year is going to be different. so here is to family, and happiness!!

thank you.

Facebooked your link!!

My prayer for 2011 is more Love … to abide more fully in the Love and Grace of God … to know Love, to give Love freely in word and in deed, with joy and thankfulness. x

Facebooked this giveaway! (http://www.facebook.com/nachtschwinge)

Love your designs. Simple charms warm the heart…

Do you know Pearls for girls? Swedish pieces also very sweet.

My word is ’embrace’.
Love your blog, love your style!

My word: “Journey”. We are embarking on an exciting journey this year as a family.

My word is JOY. The JOY of the Lord is my strength! It will remind me to take joy in the little everyday things with my one year old daughter, as these days are passing so quickly already! Also, in May, we will be welcoming a son and he will bring us so much Joy! Love all of your creations, Lisa!

I facebooked this too!

My word for 2011 is Success because this year I will have that in everything I put my hand to! 🙂

I have two words for the year, one is organised and the other is serenity, I hope to embody both of these

My word for the year is BALANCE. so many different areas of my life need to be balanced……my body, my mind, my time…..

A necklace is a great reminder and yours are beautiful!

… and posted this site on facebook!!!

TWEETED 🙂

My word is strength. I need all I can get in the year 2011 so many changes to come and some that I would rather not happen but they will.

Beautiful necklaces, Lisa!

My word for this year: FAITHFUL

Crossing fingers now!

Tweeted, yo!

And I facebooked as well 🙂 Thanks you for doing these, Lisa 🙂
http://www.facebook.com/#!/mat2820b/posts/181792271841518

I twittered!!
http://twitter.com/mat2820b/status/24004145312694272

My word is “YES”

Yes to picnincs, just one more movie, board games… cups of tea, midnight swims and movies on the couch without the computer… to going deeper… being more deliberate… more present.

My word this year will be “Enjoy” becuase if I truly enjoy everything in my life I will be thanful, complete, grateful, happy, will have a balance and the list will go on…

“SWEETNESS”– for enjoying the little things and my husbands nickname for me

my word: pursuit.. to go after my secret dreams..and to pursue my God!

This year my word is going to be “focus”. I tend to stop thinking about my word by the time summer rolls around, so it’s pretty appropriate this year (I hope! I don’t even remember what last years word was 🙂 ).

This ‘word of the year’ is a new and wonderful concept for me.!
My word is TRUST.
I need to simply remember to TRUST that God indeed has control of things. I need to TRUST him as my husband and I continue on in our journey of infertility. I need to TRUST that his timing and his way is best.

My word is excel, from I Thes.4:1 which encourages “. . .excel still more.”

My word is Strength, this year I’m focusing on finding my inner strength for myself, my husband and my kids.

I chose the word esteem for the year. I am focusing on giving everything and everyone the esteem they deserve, starting with myself.

My word for 2011 is ENERGY. May the energy of the universe flow through me and create beautiful things this year. Thank you Lisa!

I LOVE this idea! Your jewelry is beautiful! My word for the year is going to to be “bloom.” In 2010 we moved from Alabama to Colorado and I recently learned that we will move (in June) to Florida. I’ve decided to “bloom” where we’re planted and see what God has in store!
i’ll share this on facebook, as well!!

Intention is my word for 2011. Thinking about each of my actions and the effect they have on me and others around me. It’s easy to think about putting this into practice on an almost minute by minute basis.

I would love to win this giveaway. A daily reminder would be perfect. My resoultion for this year is to learn to listen to the silence. I want to hear God’s voice in the silence, I need to hear God’s voice this year! : ) So my would would be SILENCE to help me to remember to listen, or I would choose LISTEN. I want to be still and know… : )

My word is Grace I am blessed with two beautiful children and I pray to raise them with grace

GRATITUDE. I have so much to be grateful for in my life.

Tweeted it: @christa_jane

My word would probably have to be ‘love.’ Not original, but it would remind me to think of those I love, and to make sure that I love what I am doing every day. 🙂

And blogged it 🙂

http://modestlymodernmomma.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-and-that.html

Perseverance. It’s not a pretty one, but it has so much meaning. I’m now trying to narrow down the verse of the year too.

My words are “perfectly imperfect.” I am learning to live a “perfectly imperfect” life… thanks for giving us all the chance to win one of your amazing necklaces!!

“laughter”

I have a few words for 2011, but I’ll go with PERSEVERANCE. If that is too long, I’ll choose CONTENT

Steadfast is my word.

trust is my word for the year. learning to trust Him for all the many challenges and joys in the year ahead of us.

facebooked it

selfLESS

Redeemed!! Thankful to serve a risen savior who redeemed me:)

I facedbooked it and tweeted it @ spkgirls, thahks for all the chances

My word for 2011 is “Believe.” My daughter is fighting her way back from viral encephalitis, and continues to amaze. I say this word to myself several times each day – it’s great to have a mantra even if it’s only one simple word.

I am entering on behalf of a Babyloss Mom friend of mine. She has helped support me since the loss of my daughter as she understands all to well what the journey is like… unfortunate for us both yet comforting to have found one another. Her New Year blog entry said, “I am choosing to have hope for 2011.” I would love to help give her a little extra hope by winning this necklace for her. <3

Thank you for the very generous giveaway! I have one of your necklaces and love it so…..my word, I believe is LOVE. Increasing in the love of Christ and extending it to others more. Blessings<3~Robin

My word for this year is Behold, as I want to behold and enjoy all the blessing God bestows day by day. 🙂

Thanks and sure do enjoy your wonderful pictures and blog. 🙂
karen

My word for this year is “disciple”. I know our Father is drawing me closer and asking me for my whole heart this year.

My word of the year is “purpose” but your “Grace” necklace is very tempting since that’s my daughter’s name 🙂

One word I’ve been thinking about for 2011 is “Forward” … as in: perspective, motivation — not dwelling on the past.

My word would be “today”. Le’s not worry about e past, nor fret about the future, but live intentionally “today”.
Blessings.
Jennifer

My word is “LEAP” because I’ve been holding myself back far too long from taking chances — getting back into the workforce, serving as a positive role model for my son, and ending a toxic marriage. I will still look before I leap, but I’ll actually do some leaping, too! 🙂

My word for this year may be persistence. Since July, I have been on a weight loss journey, and I am about half way to my goal. I want this year to be about sticking to my plan and reaching my weight loss goal. I have tried to lose weight many times, but have never gotten this far. I feel great about my progress but know that I will need to be persistent to make my dreams reality.

My word is change. Something i need to work on !

My word for this year is FLY…for the unlimited possibilities that this year holds. When I abandon my fears and spread my wings, I can soar.

Just found you. Love your blog and your jewelry.

Happy 2011!

grateful-I want to be grateful everyday for the things God has given me. I don’t want to compare myself to what others have.

ONE word? Wow, that is tough. So many words could be applied to this last year, especially the three on the amazing necklaces above. I would have to say though that as I look back on one of the most difficult years of my life thus far, the word that resonates withe me is: carry (or) carried. As I look back to feeling so incredibly alone and in such unfathomable pain, there is NO.WAY I could have done it on my own. He had to have carried me through all of it for me to come out alive. For real. Praise God, praise God…He Carried Me.

“wabi sabi” – Japanese – basically means “finding beauty in imperfection.” I love the concept so much that actually have the two Japanese characters for it tattooed on my upper back. 🙂

Thanks for the chance to win!

Commit. 🙂

Happy. I am SO very happy right now. It’s been an amazing day… I’ll be sure to share my news soon!

I tweeted – http://twitter.com/#!/My3Guys/status/23953782844948480

{kind} is my word for the year . . .

My word for the year is family. For I am blessed with a wonderful family and I want to make this year very special for my loved ones.

I tweeted about this, too: http://twitter.com/Keep_Tha_Faith/statuses/23949129747005441

Love. Definitely love. I mostly want to commit myself to giving more of it. But on top of that, we have our first baby coming in April and all I can feel is love right now 🙂 Can’t wait to meet him. And love him of course!!

present. xo

My word for 2011 is “better”. As in 2011 will be better than a very difficult 2010. As in I will try to be a better Christian, wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend.

I’m loving the focus the one-word theme is giving me. My word for the year is “serve.” And, actually, I’m really focusing on two words: “humbly serve.” Serving with humility adds so much.

Thank you for this offer!

patience

Trust

my word for the new year is hope. hope in what the Lord plans for my family this year. i don’t know why, but i feel like it’s a big year for us; big decisions. we’re hoping to adopt and we’re just trying to work out the kinks.

“remember.” remember to hug. Remember to laugh. Remember to slow down. Remember to create. Remember to sing. Remember to dance. I could go on and on. Things get so busy. We all just need to “remember.”

i would have to say “free.” i am 34 years of age and i have lived under so much “fear, anxiety, depression, weight issues and health issues”….and this is the year. the year to be “free.” of it all! i have to do it, not just for me, but for my husband and my children. they deserve that of me. God meant for me to be “free.” and i am choosing to listen to Him. through much prayer and strength that only He can provide….i will be “free.”

my word for the year is balance. balance in healthy lifestyle/work/hobbies/family/friends.

My word for 2011 is Beginnings.
My husband was laid off last year, and at the end of the year, he got the most amazing dream job. It’s changed my whole family’s life in so many ways, and I’m excited to see all the new beginnings for 2011.

my word for 2011 is pray. Thanks for the chance to win 🙂

my word for 2011 is LIVE. loud. for Him.

My word is enjoy. 🙂

My theme for this year is “Year of Open Hands.” I need to release control of those things that are not mine to micro-manage. I guess if that was to be put into one word it would be “release” or “relinquish.”

My word for 2011 is Family mainly because of my little family of 2 boys (30 and 27) are now making their family one baby born in July 2010 and the other due in March 2011. When I read your blog and see what joy your children bring to you and look back to my boys. I can only what my boys to have the pleasure of a family. Thanks for the joy your talent brings me in your jewelry and reading your blog Happy New Year.

Your blog is linked to my blogroll!

My word is JOY.

I’m new to your blog and I LOVE it!!! My word this year is PRAYER….something I need to do more of all day everyday!!! 🙂 Thanks, Lisa!!!

Strength. I’m going to need a lot of this in 2011 [along with hope].
Beautiful jewelry!

My word is “thankful.” A thankful heart towards the Lord for his continual provision and abundant blessings throughout the many changes that 2011 holds for me and my family.

facebooked!

My word is :praise -thanks to the great giveaway!

My word would have to be “patience”. What a great piece of jewelry.

I keep going back and forth…still waiting. I do love that necklace, imperfect…that is perfect for me. A reminder that I am not in control and I will never be perfect in ANY area of my life.

I think that imperfect needs to be my word for the year.

BALANCE. Really, truly I need to find it and then be HAPPY with it. Let the other stuff go that I don’t need, that brings me down and be happy with what I am able to accomplish, participate in, and say no to the rest. This next year will bring kiddo number three into our lives. I so don’t do well with not accomplishing all that I want to, so now that I have even more wonderful responsibility, I must do even better at balancing all that is on my plate as it affects the whole family. Thanks for this lovely treat, this great way to start the new year out right.

My word is PATIENCE. I gave four of your necklaces for Christmas presents and everyone loved them! Thank you!

My word for 2011 is “Joy!” I hope to find joy in the Lord that surpasses circumstances, that joy that only comes through Christ and a relationship with Him! This joy does not rely on favorable condtions — it transcends all circumstances, good or bad.

LIGHT
I can’t stop thinking about the verse below. I had it written on a notecard on my desk before Christmas, and when I returned to work after the holiday I saw it sitting there waiting for me. LIGHT will be my word for 2011.
1 John 1:7
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.

My word is Peace. I have lived apart from my husband for 18 months as I attend grad school – he has been unable to find a job where I am. I’ve spent most of those months wishing for him to be here and being anxiety ridden because of it. I have not chosen to be thankful for all that we have despite the distance. God put Isaiah 26:3 on my heart in Dec and I cannot stop thinking about it – “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.” I came across the “word of year” concept here first with the necklace, then had dinner with a lovely couple over Christmas and the wife mentioned it, then my best friend sent me a link to another blog about it and so…. I got the hint. Thanks Lord – Peace it is!

My word for the new year is”simple”.Just keep it simple in what ever I do and enjoy without all the fuse.

i posted on fb…

i love IMPERFECT, but my word for this year must be FAITH…thanks for the give away…

I don’t usually do the one word thing (but do set goals) but if i had to sum up my plans for this year it would be “committed” – too often i have no self decipline, no follow through. it is too easy to put it off for tomorrow or just get sidetracked or take the easy way. so far i am doing great and feel so much more connected to everythign i AM doing.

My word would be triumph, made it through a difficult year with God’s grace, and strength. Here’s hoping 2011 will be much better.

I’m still working on my word for the year. I’m going through change again this year. My oldest child will be graduating from high school and heading off to college. GROW may be a good one. PATIENCE is also something that I need to work on.

Thanks for the giveaway! You’re awesome Lisa!
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My word is ‘determined’. I am determined to help the children I work with better themselves, through speech therapy, reading tutoring, and even cognitive therapy for my older folks. I am a speech therapist, and these people inspire me every day, and I am determined to return the favor.

Tweeted it! I love your blog and my necklace!!! 🙂

Simplify

My word of the year is “unbroken” – spent the last 10+ years in a state of brokenness and while I mended in 2010, I will LIVE unbroken in 2011…

My word for 2011 is “cherish”-I want to be more mindful of cherishing the chaos that comes with have two healthy, energetic, loving, little boys (the messes that tell of hours of playing as well as the quiet moments of cuddling).

My 2011 word is “liberty,” both for myself (from anything that holds me back as in Hebrews 12:1-2) and for others (who are trapped or imprisoned a la Isaiah 61:1).

Breathe.

Thank you for the giveaway:) crossing my fingers!!

My word would be Unconditional. Beautiful Blog Lisa

I tweeted this at FreeMari
Check out Lisa’s blog for free giveway. Inspiring word jewelry http://bit.ly/gSsmV2

Tweeted

Love your blog! 🙂 My word for the year comes from what God can give you, strong, calm BALANCE.

My word for this year is “overcome”.

Cherish

I am still trying to decide on my word for the year. I think I have narrowed it down to listen, purpose, or grace.
All of these words remind me to listen for God’s guidance because he has a purpose for me and continues to over me grace. Thanks a lot!

Simplicity.

My word this year is JOY. We are expecting a little girl this May. My son is beyond excited, too. My heart is definitely filled with joy – so very blessed!

My word for this year is Loyal. I want God to look at me as his loyal servant. I want friends to look at me and see a loyal friend.

A dear friend of mine just lost another baby, this time at 17wks. I would choose either deliver or carry for her as she says those 2 words mean a lot to her right now.

My word will be shine. It reminds me to have faith in myself and do what I can to help others shine.

My word is “balance”… it’s going to be quite the challenge which makes it all the more perfect!

Tweeted for an extra entry. Thanks!

The word that is inspiring me this year is Eucharisteo…Thanksgiving. Definitely my focus for the year of 2011. Great giveaway!

love your necklaces – i can picture my word “write” on one of them. your work is inspired. =)

Grace… humbling grace!

My word is “commitment.” I am trying to stay commited to some life changes that need to be made! Wish me luck!

my word is Capture. Because my goal this year is to take more everyday pictures of my family. AND Learn more about my camera and photography.

My word is either REST or GRACE.

Faith is my word… for many reasons…..

facebooked!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/katie.killian

My words for the new year is Adventure…..physical, mental and spiritual…..

Thank you so much.
Nancy

my word of the year is adventure! and i’m starting the year off right, by going on a month-long sailing expedition! = ] this is a wonderful necklace.

My word of the year is joy! Thanks!

Peace – so needed! What a beautiful necklace!

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/#!/itswhatkatiedid/status/23907211927359488

Last one: I posted about it on my Facebook wall: http://www.facebook.com/alexisaa Thank you again for the chance to win!

joy.

My word for 2011 is explore because I have so many changes coming in my life this year I’ll need to explore all of the options open to me.

My word for 2011 is actually “Grace.” I want to show more grace to my sweet husband.

My word is patience. As a new Mom I am trying to be patient with myself as I adjust to all of the changes it has brought to my life. Having my daughter was the best thing that I have ever experienced but I am not always kind to myself when I forget things or don’t accomplish all that I want to in a day… it is an amazing journey. Your blog and jewelry are beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us!

My word is Love

My Word is {Better } I want to be a ‘Better Me’ in my work, my play, my marriage, my parenting, my running, my eating, my health, my friendships, my faith, my patience, and the list goes on………

practice

Forgive.

I tend to be better at forgiving others than forgiving myself. Sometimes I just need a reminder to be more gentle with myself.

create

Facebooked.

Smile . . . sometimes I need to stop being so serious and just smile!

Dichotomy.

To remind myself that while I’m a geek at work, I’m also an artist in my own time. 🙂

Can’t tweet but just emailed your website to all my friends. Beautiful jewelry.

PEACE

After losing my Mom and Mother-in-Law last year I am looking forward to a year of peace.

I have chosen two words of the year for 2011. They are hope and believe. I have a a lot of hope and belief that things in several areas of my life will change this new year. I dropped a hint to hubby since Tuesday will be our 25th (silver!) anniversary!

I can’t narrow it down to one – faith, acceptance, love

I’ve decided my word should be “laugh”….to remind myself to laugh at myself & with my children!!

tweet,tweet

awareness

LOVE!

grace!

My word is – tranquilo – my son said it to me one day & I thought he was right, I should “chill”. I love the word, how it sounds & what it means to me. I try to remember it all the time.

My word is faith. My mom is undergoing chemotherapy right now and our faith gets us through knowing God is in control so we don’t have to be.

My word would be “surrender”, I need to learn to surrender every moment to the Lord.

My word of the year is grateful. We have so much and should always remember to be grateful for it.. Life truly is a gift.

my word is love. to remind me to love my family unconditionally, no matter what.

My word for this year is faith. My husband is preparing for a 13 month deployment overseas, and I am going to rely on my faith to help us get through our time apart. Faith that he will be safe. Faith that our relationship will remain strong. Faith that I will be able to handle raising our two little boys while he is away. Faith that those same two little boys will understand and accept his absence. Faith will get us through – day by day.

Heaven…. “Look to Heaven in 2011” is the motto I came up with for this year. Heaven where I will no longer have the health problems I have. Heaven where I will have the PERFECT body. Heaven where I will see the family I’ve been missing. Heaven where there will be no more pain, heartache or evil. Heaven where we will live eternally with the Lord. Heaven where He is waiting to show me my new home and have the “bestest” party ever!

My word is TRUTH, to remind me to live in the truth and light of my savior…

trusting…..I am a year and a half away from graduating from dental school and being a real dentist….I am TRUSTING that God will provide me with my requirements, TRUSTING that God gives my hands the skills to treat my patients with the best care, TRUSTING that God knows what’s best for me when it comes to what dental specialty I should go into, TRUSTING he knows what’s best for relationships, and TRUSTING that He has a perfect plan that He is constantly revealing to me. Yes, I would definitley go with trusting. 🙂

Word for 2011 is Strength, only through Him may I be strength

My word would be “joy.” I’ve really been making an effort to find joy every day, especially in the little things.

FB it!

determination … because I am determined to lose weight and be healthy this year.

okay, i never really think my chances are good for your giveaways because you get an insane amount of entries (which also makes me so happy to see!), but i really want this one! i’ve been thinking about my word for the past couple of months and was having such a hard time picking one. then a friend told me her word this year is “believe”, and while i hate not being original and coming up with my own word, i’m kinda thinking i’m going to copy her. i really, really like it, and it seems to fit my life right now.

My word for 2011 is humble.

I long to love humbly, ask humbly, and live humbly. My savior humbled himself and carried a cross, and I want my life to reflect his humble charater. It’s real and loving.

humble.

I was thinking of going with “simplify” but now I’m thinking “content”. We’ve relocated three times three years (we’re back where we started) and I’m just not settled at all being back in Australia (I’m from the US). We didn’t want to leave Texas as quickly as we had to, and I begged my husband to find another job so we could stay; he didn’t. So I’m on a mission to find that contentment, and my purpose, back in Australia.

HOPE. In Christ…not my circumstances. Praise God for the gospel and the hope of being in Christ!

Just did a post on facebook about the giveaway.

I would choose the words CELEBRATE and JOY!!!

My word for the year is “ADVENTURE”. I don’t want to be dull and boring this year. I am a new Mom and I want to go out and explore with my Daughter and Husband. I normally just enjoy my work and church activities; not this year though, I am going to do things I’ve only hoped of doing!

kindness, I need to show it more, and seek it out:) I think we could all use more kindness. love you Lisa

My word is believe. I would LOVE to win this!

My word of the year is “canvas” – to allow the Lord to write and paint the story of this year & my life.

My word for the year is “cultivate.” It is a very intentional word, rooted in care and thoughtfulness while still being focused on growth– just the kind of thing I need this year. 🙂

My word for the year is faithful because I know God is faithful no matter how I feel or my circumstances and I want to be more faithful and trust in His promises!

My one word is BALANCE. I have such a hard time trying to balance all my roles- wife, mother, veterinarian, friend, etc

My one word is “embrace”. I’m embracing the present moment and the imperfect me,

my word for this year is Sarita. After the death of my husband a year and a half ago i am learning who Sarita is again. I also love the word Grace..God’s love for us is so full of Grace.
thank you for a chance to win a piece of your lovely jewelry.

mine would ‘be.’ something I have forgotten …. to learn to just be! be yourself, be in the moment, be happy 🙂

The word for this year is adventure. My husband and I are likely going on an 11 month missions trip to 11 different countries… quitting our jobs and putting ourselves out there to help people and have our own adventure. I am scared.. but hopeful. Maybe my word should be hopeful? Or “blessing” or “journey” or faith-walk! 🙂

WOW!! I think I ma number 264!!!!!

My word is GRATITUDE of course after my blog and my wish for life
,
I want to express MORE of it, BATHE in it SPREAD it!!!

There are two words that come to mind.
the first is JOURNEY just because my life as I knew it stopped in July 08 when we experienced the death of our firstborn grandbaby Jay… since then I have walked a journey that I could only walk because God was with me!
The other word is BELOVED because it was during this time God loved on me in new ways, and made me realize that I was his beloved! And – He is mine.

My word for 2011 is grateful. At night I remind myself to write down two things I was grateful for. Each day I look at the entries that I have written and it makes me happy. When the day becomes stressful, I remind myself of all the good people, things and events that are in my life!

My word for 2011 is patience. Already this year God has tested me. My dad just survived a triple bypass yesterday and we are headed into unknow realms of recovery and future, but thankfully with the man we love and adore. My young girls are growing fast and we all know parenting in this day and age is difficult even with the best kids in the world. I definately need patience daily!
I need patience this year! Patience to let God help me in all things and see the beauty in life.
Have a fabulous weekend friends!

My word for the year is “beauty.”

My word is relish – I want to relish in the beauty of my 2 girls, the love of my husband and the chance at a new career of photography that I have ventured into.

I facebooked the contest and linked back here to your blog! 🙂

I havne’t commited to one word yet. I’m thinking about calm or balance.

My blog post
http://di-ingtosave.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-little-word-word-of-year.html

my word for this year would be “gratitude”. i want to always be grateful for my many blessings even in the face of hardship and trial. i want to keep my focus on what i have instead of the what-ifs that tend to make me crazy. and lastly and most importantly- because i feel like i have been given a second chance in 2011. 2010 i got some scary news about my health and to make a long story short thought i would be having brain surgery. but in december was told that “no surgery for now- will just wait and watch. what incredible news! i have much to be grateful for and i want to focus on that daily in 2011 and always. after last year i realize more than every that every day is a gift along with the precious people in it and to be grateful for each and every one!

I wasn’t going to pick a word for they year, but as my husband and I were discussing some goals and challenges in our lives, the word JOY kept floating to the surface. So we enrolled together in the Ali Edwards workshop at Big Picture Classes, and opening up to all the ways JOY can infuse our family in the new year. Thanks for creating these lovely necklaces, Lisa!

My word is Grateful…..and I truly am
~Sharon~

{grace}
i need to give more of it to others and save some for myself….

tweeted!
http://twitter.com/someluckydog/status/23873814970503168
someluckydog at gmail dot com

So many words
BUt in the end it had to be “breath” . Life gets overwhelming doesn’t it. I need to remind myself He doesn’t sent me stuff I can’t handle so just breath and appreciate all the blessings even the ones that don’t feel like it at the time.
Loving your blog Lisa. Thanks for the photos, thoughts and inspiration.
Charms

Reach is my word! Gonna challenge myself to reach my goals this year for my business! Yay!

shared on facebook (Cindy Brooks)!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/SomeLuckyDog/posts/117130711693455
someluckydog at gmail dot com

My word for 2011 is “peace” Praying that the Lord would give me a Peace that surpasses all understanding, in all things and that the Lord Lord would just bring Peace to our nation. We need Peace!

How exciting! I would LOVE to have some of your jewelry, it’s all so beautiful! My word for this year is ‘Serenity’! HUGS! ♥

My word for 2011 is “blessed”!
someluckydog at gmail dot com

Beautiful necklaces! Just a reminder you are missing some much-needed hyphens….Word-of-the-Year necklaces. 🙂 so it doesn’t read Word of the Year-Necklaces, which it could without them. Love your blog.

here’s my tweet!
http://twitter.com/#!/DiDoodlings/status/23870960796962817

Discipline.
Last year was evidenced by being undisciplined in life and paying the consequences.
This year I want to be more disciplined with a schedule, school, parenting, etc!

I keep thinking of my word and the one that keeps speaking to me is – be still or trust.

“trust” is my word!

Oh my heavens I would be over the moon if I won! My word for the year is TEEM 🙂

tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/bbgoad/status/23865458159525890

My word for the year is still. Watermark sings a song called “Still” and the words have given me so much inspiration to “be ok with the quiet in my heart.” I want to slow down this year and seek God and allow myself to hear His voice.

My two words are family and joy. Family since I have a new baby girl and joy since I need to stop and appreciate all the little joys in life.

my word is “create”

but it comes with a condition: BUT BE PATIENT!

Thank you for offering this, Lisa.

I’ve been really trying to pick a word. I love the word journey…so even if I don’t win…at least I have a word now!

LoVe your blog!!

My word for 2011 is *believe*! This last year has been filled with my divorce and the death of my mom. I have to BeLiEvE this year will be better for my sweet lil’ men & I! Good things come to good people!

Thanks for the fun contest!!

My word is Delight!!

My word is TRUTH – hoping the truth really does set you free!

Tweeted!
@jessicaecotten

Peace – to have peace, to relay peace, to rest in His peace

My word for this year is ‘new’ as in new baby! new start, new and fresh take on old things…
my post about it: http://cant-wait-till-its-over.blogspot.com/2011/01/new.html

My word is “blessed” because I am truly blessed by God in every aspect of my life. 🙂

Hi Lisa,
My word for this year is, “Hope.” The hope that is found in Jer. 29:11. Hoping in the plans God has for me. Hoping in the future He has for me. Hope in the wait.

Hugs,
Nicole

Funny enough, we have the same word. I chose grace in December for my word this year. My daughter was born last year with a rare brain malformation and I want to be reminded that I need to be graceful and have God’s grace upon me more than ever! Thanks for the giveaway.

“onward” is my guide for 2011.

Courage

Because last year was hard for my son who has Cystic Fibrosis, my word for the year is Breathe. And my saying to go with it is, “Life is not measured by the Numbers of Breaths we take, But by the moments that Take Our Breath Away”

My word for 2011 is “accomplish”. I want to get things done, mentally, physically and spiritually. Amen!

believe

Believe in myself. My abilities. My talent.

My word for 2011 would have to be “always”. Always am I loved by my Saviour, Always will my Lord be there for me, Always will He help me, Always will he comfort me, Always will I be His… and so much more. Just remembering those things makes me realize that no matter what the situation He always knows what is best.

I’ve chosen the word simplify. Simplify my life so I can be more present with my three daughters and husband!

Fearless. I have spent too much of my life afraid. What will they think of me? What if I’m not good enough? What if I fail? this year I will take risks, I will love recklessly, I will soak up every sweet and glorious moment of this too short life!

focus

My word is-Speak. Speak up. Speak out. Speak when i want to be silent. Speak to strangers. Speak to friends.
i already feel it changing my life!

I haven’t given much thought to this until this week but the word ‘peace’ keeps coming up in my mind. I just discovered your blog and have been enjoying reading it!

I also retweeted 🙂 @helloLissy

my word of the year is blissful…for my baby girl, my husband, my family, and my God. (it’s also the name of my blog, how fitting 🙂

I would choose Grace. Not only because love what it means and I hope to have a year of grace, but it’s also my daughter’s middle name.

My word is…be. I want to be intentional with each day that the Lord gives me.

I put it on my wall on facebook

So many good “words” that all these ladies have chosen- I enjoyed reading throught the comments. My word that I chose for this year is the word “SHINE” for many reasons. I love the necklace.

My word is “care”…care for self, family, health, others. I also had my students pick a word for 2011 and the beauty they revealed is indescribable. Thanks for the giveaway.

My word this year is Heal.

facebooked!

I never win anything, I have 2 words for 2011:
-playful
-let go

Yes, I know that is technically 3 words, but, let go goes together.
🙂

Brave….I knew back in September…

I blogged about my word…it is a pretty funny story about how I cam to it!

http://theweekesfamily.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-little-word.html

Kelly

My word is ‘choose’. I choose joy… I choose kindness…. I choose to be thankful….I choose….

my word for 2011 is fly.
I have spent the last five years learning who I am and growing my wings
in june 2011 I will graduate with my elementary education teaching degree and spread my wings and fly.
can’t wait for the changes and excitement this year will bring! it is my year!

My very favorite is GRACE and my second is BLESSED…they both say everything to me…

ONWARD, that is my word. But the word I love is GRACE

My word is less. Less stuff, less worry, less food, all of which will make room for more of the good stuff.

I’d choose gratitude, or grateful.
The necklace would make a beautiful reminder
Thanks for the giveaway!

PURPOSE… That is my chosen one little word for 2011. It will require personal reflection, focus and simplifying. It will be about analyzing my life and determining how the pieces fit together. It will be making sure that this year’s journey will have purpose.

My word is “Resolve”

my word for 2011 is love…good luck everyone…and thank you lisa for the wonderful giveaway! xo

i facebooked it!

My word would be Trust for the year to remind me to trust God in everything as our family just moved across the country and only had 15 days to pack and prepare. I would also give the necklace to my sister as her husband was just told he might have cancer and all she can do is trust God in all of it.

My word would be simplify! I tweeted @PaigePerez.

I Facebooked it!
Kerri Mann
My word is PERCEPTION 😉

weekend giveaway {and sale!} – Lisa Leonard Designs Blog
http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/2011/01/08/weekend-giveaway-and-sale/

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My word is Strength. Our daughter is going blind, and we have started a foundation for a cure. So we need extra strength this year.

my word this year is journey. for so many reasons! love your work!

Facebooked!!

http://www.facebook.com/simplysweetphotography

I haven’t really thought much about a word, but if I had to choose right now, I think it would be “believe”.

My word is JOY!

Thankful. I want to be thankful of my life, my boyfriend, my job, my health… I want always be thankful.

victory.
dwell.

can’t choose…i suppose i want to dwell in Victory.

like this design.

Facebooked it. 🙂

Blogged!
http://simplysweetphotography.com/blog/index.php/2011/01/08/one-little-word-necklace-giveaway-lisa-leonard-cute-things/

My word for 2011 is “potential,” whether noun or adjective. It goes along with my life word: “illuminate” (and I have your chandelier necklace with “illuminate” on it, Lisa). I see my life being about illuminating the potential of others and of myself. “Potential” also points to Luke 1:37: “Nothing is impossible with God.” ‘Cause it’s He who brings what is potential of our potential to reality. And the word has roots in the Latin term that means “power.” So… it’s a word jam-packed with significance! =) The design of the necklace complements the word — simplicity that belies something more profound but at the same time highlights it.

My word is PERCEPTION.

If you see the bad in it – it’s bad. if you, see the good, it’s good. And regardless, He sees everything,
He is the God who sees me, even in my darkest moments.

http://mann17.blogspot.com/2011/01/this-should-have-been-bad-week.html

i’m thinking about “mercy”.

My word is EMBRACE. I chose it because there are so many facets of my life that I need to embrace rather than push away. Your new necklace is so lovely.

i have been waiting for MY WORD to fall out of the sky right into my lap…and it hasn’t yet ; ) i am almost positive my word is “conquer”….just waiting on verification from something…or someone…anyone…

My word this year is Discover.

Joy is my word. Beautiful necklace!

Hope.
We are embarking on domestic adoption after heartbreaking losses of our babies.
My word is Hope. My husband’s word is Joy.

After I read you posting about word for 2011, I put it on my blog. It’s empowering.

My word is “try.” Too often I’m scared to do something because I don’t know the outcome. So this year, I’m going to try to do what I know I should do, try new things, and try to not feel guilty if I don’t reach my goals.

i would choose “blessed”.

thanks for the chance to win!

This new necklace is beautiful! My word of the year is “bliss” – it’s wonderful once you are feeling blissful in your life!

I Facebooked it 🙂 Thanks

peace……….

My word is blessed because I need to focus on the good in my life and not be bogged down by what I don’t have.

My word for this year is PACIENCIA which means PATIENCE!! Very nice necklace 🙂 Thanks for the opportunity to win!!

Tweeted!
http://www.twitter.com/k8otomato

My word for 2011 is persistence.

Oh this is too wonderful!!

Lisa I will say for 2011 it is JOY!

I want to bring someof it into everone’s life I encounter.

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

My word this year is confidence 🙂

I would choose “blessed”. My life is so full and God is so good. I lost sight of that a little in 2010. This year I need to be better about not taking things for granted.

Simplicity…

my word for the year is faith… to better my relationship with the Lord.

Forgive…so I remember to love unconditionally and forgive those who have hurt me and pray I will be forgiven for past wrongs too! Love your work! xoxo

The word that would be special on a necklace to remind myself of a special thought everytime I wore it would be- Grace

Retweeted your tweet! (nwgeorgiagirl) Thanks!

change
Although I am usually adverse to change, I am looking forward to it this year because it is so needed. In the last 13 months, I have lost my father and my job has changed drastacally. I am embracing any change that gets me out of the fog that I have been living in.

A word that I plan to live by this year would be: Hope.

The word that I would choose would be ‘Faith’.

I’m working on being “intentional” at spending time with my kids and loving my husband.

restoration
work on relationships and restore ones that need restoring

Beauty. I want to see all of the beauty that is in my life and remember that imperfection and mistakes and can be beautiful opportunities to learn and grow!

empathy.

I think we all need a little more empathy.

Mindy

I have adored this necklace since I saw it posted last week, and I have definitely heard of and been a fan of ONE WORD. Yet, I wish gowiththeflow could be rolled into one word. Actually seeing it typed like that, I kind of like it, and it has some rhythm and meaning behind if you think about. Who knows, maybe it will stick, but I suppose if I truly have to pick just one, I am leaning towards TRUST – that everything turns out as it should even if we don’t know why.

I also tweeted your give-away at http://twitter.com/#!/Konosmom

Your jewelry is so unique. Thanks for hosting a give-away.

Blessings,
Tricia

My word for 2011 is “Bliss” because after many unhappy years I am finally living my Bliss!

My word this year is blessed. Money is tight right now, and it’s easy to feel “needy.” But I am so overwhelmingly blessed: we have what we need, I have a wonderful husband and son and another son due next month. We have good health. God has been so gracious to us. We are truly blessed.

My word is choice. I am so excited to see what this brings this year. I would absolutely LOVE one of your beautiful necklaces! I must say Lisa, you are one of my most favorite blogs. I love your photographs, your design style, your calm nature, and your ability to show your authentic self. As a mother of a special needs child myself, I appreciate your transparency. Life is hard sometimes, but we can CHOOSE to make it better! (hence my word of 2011, choice!) Blessings to you!

Just created a blog post 🙂

http://nancylefko.blogspot.com/

My word for this year is dream. We’re planning on starting our family this year, as long as the Lord will allow. 🙂

My word for the year would be LAUGH. I don’t think we laugh often enough and it is supposed to be the best medicine!

I also posted on my Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/patrica.leng#!/profile.php?id=605784904

My word for the year is CALM, I tend to get stressed easily with my three boys, one of which has special needs. And I just need to learn to calm down and take deep breaths and work through the problem at hand.

I can’t decide between ‘Hope” and “thankful.” Beautiful necklace. Thanks for the chance to enter.

I LOVE your new word of the year necklace.

My word(s) fall in the same category. Trust and Obey; it is just like the old hymn says. Trust + Obey= Grace.

ENJOY now and with what you have. Thats my word for the year.

Just Tweeted about the weekend giveaway!

My word this year is ‘patience’. I look forward to reading your blog every day… so inspiring 🙂