You know Debbie? My good friend
and interior designer
(I post about her style all the time).
Her daughter, Kate, who is beautiful inside and out, wants to tell you about a worthwhile endeavor…
HI! My name is Kate and I am excited to share with you today a special jewelry line close to my heart: love, ROWAN.
These are no ordinary baubles – these beads support a non-profit I believe in called
ROWAN, Rural Orphans & Widows AIDS Network.
I have the opportunity to visit this rural Ugandan community in early July! Check out the 1 minute video about us HERE.
I am a contemporary art consultant and I love sporting my ROWAN beads on the job because not only are they artsy, stylish and fun, but they support a great cause. Fashion and philanthropy in one? Yes please.
For a limited time you can get my Shabby Chic necklace (so awesome that you’re simultaneoulsy supporting Ugandan Widows!)HERE.
AND great news… we are going to give away this multi-colored bracelet made by the ROWAN women!
There are two things you can do to win:
1. Everyone who watches the ROWAN video and leaves a comment on the blog below enters the contest.
OR
2. If you join ROWAN’s facebook page and share the video, you have more chances to win the bracelet! Leave a comment here that you did.
This is open to U.S. and Canadian participants and we must have your email address to notify you if you win. Drawing this Friday.
SO, JOIN ME AND OUR ROWAN TEAM NOW!
Thank you, Kate!
I know I will be doing a
little shopping here myself.
And a heartfelt thanks to my blogging pals
who directed their readers here.
You are the best!
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
June 4, 2013 at 3:11 pmBeautiful beads and I shared it on facebook.
Acquired Objects says
June 4, 2013 at 3:17 pmWhat a beautiful video and everyone looks so happy. Nice to see they have running water too since we’ve been working to make sure every village has running fresh water through water.org. Everyone needs water, food and thanks to Rowan a way to help themselves. Love the necklaces and I’m off to buy one myself!
XXX
Debra~
Karen Albert says
June 4, 2013 at 3:37 pmI am so proud of you in paying it forward with this cause.
Thank you Kate!
2013 Designers Series
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
kdugie says
June 5, 2013 at 3:14 amIt's my great pleasure! 🙂
Karen Albert says
June 4, 2013 at 3:41 pmPS let me know when the cuffs are available again!
kalbert1@kc.rr.com
Karena
kdugie says
June 5, 2013 at 3:15 amKarena, I will have ROWAN contact you for details. Grateful for your interest!
Gail Storti says
June 4, 2013 at 4:07 pmWhat a wonderful cause and kudos to Kate for getting involved and sharing this amazing organization with us! The video shows how things have changed for the better because of their help and the jewelry if a great way that we can help too!
I have shared this on Facebook and will send to all my friends who are not on Facebook. They need to know about Kate and ROWAN!
kdugie says
June 5, 2013 at 3:18 amGail – THANK YOU for your enthusiasm and support!!
Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt says
June 4, 2013 at 4:07 pmKate what a wonderful cause and the jewelery is beautiful!
Classic Prep Style says
June 4, 2013 at 4:22 pmGreat cause! My daughter runs a microfinance club at her high school which raises funds to lend to struggling entrepreneurs in the developing world through kiva.org and water.org. It's a good sustainable alternative to traditional charitable organizations, as it not only provides needed capital, but generates self esteem and independence. Thanks for sharing, Mary Ann!
Julie U says
June 4, 2013 at 4:38 pmGreat cause and great jewelry!
Polly says
June 4, 2013 at 4:52 pmThis is wonderful! I tried to buy the necklace, but it never got past "please wait, processing". Would love a cuff. Please let me know when they're available again. Beautiful and worthwhile cause. I'm in!
pollyhada@gmail.com
LRS4AMANDA says
June 4, 2013 at 4:57 pmWatched the video…a great cause and I just might have to buy one of those necklaces! Would love to be included in the give away!
Linda in S.D.
slo says
June 4, 2013 at 4:59 pmLoved the video! Happy smiling faces!
Karen at Home Sweet Hollywood says
June 4, 2013 at 5:07 pmI have some of these bracelets already and I love them. And even better, it's for a fantastic cause! Will definitely do some shopping! Thanks Kate and good luck on your trip!
Beth C. says
June 4, 2013 at 6:16 pmWell, I bought a necklace! Shared the effort on my FB and liked the page…I didn't do it to win anything. I am so very happy to help this wonderful cause. Best, Beth C.
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
June 4, 2013 at 7:21 pmTHANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!
The enchanted home says
June 4, 2013 at 8:49 pmThank you Mary Ann for this…….I am going to go watch and see what this is all about, love that its such a great, worthwhile and noble cause. Every dollar makes a difference!!
chedeb5353 says
June 4, 2013 at 9:22 pmBeautiful video and a great cause! The jewelry is beautiful. Debra chedeb5353@hotmail.com
Nancy says
June 4, 2013 at 10:11 pmThis is a beautiful cause Mary Ann. I did a post on it today and am ordering some paper beads. God bless "love, Rowan!"
xo Nancy
Powellbrowerhome.com
pam {simple details} says
June 4, 2013 at 10:35 pmSo great of you, Mary Ann and Kate, to get the word out about this great cause, those kiddos couldn't be more adorable! Hope my little blurb sent some traffic your way!
Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says
June 5, 2013 at 2:31 amWhat a great video – so full of energy and hope.
kdugie says
June 5, 2013 at 3:39 amWOW I am so moved by everyone's support and encouragement – THANK YOU on behalf of ROWAN!!! The money raised will go right back to the widows and I will be making more jewelry with them in July:) So stay tuned! XO
KelseyInAfrica says
June 5, 2013 at 4:53 amAs the Co-Founder of ROWAN, I want to say a SPECIAL Thank you to all of those who have taken the time to learn about our work in Uganda and sport our beautiful beads! So far we have 11 orders and we are so thrilled. Bless you and we are so excited to have Kate on our team in July!
Jamie Evelyn says
June 5, 2013 at 1:12 pmBeautiful beads! _jamiep44@gmail.com
Deb says
June 5, 2013 at 2:45 pmSuch beautiful, joyful faces!!! Would love to be right there with you!
Deb says
June 5, 2013 at 2:47 pmLiked the page and shared the video. Would have done it without the giveaway 🙂
Deb says
June 5, 2013 at 2:52 pmOh, and absolutely love EVERYTHING about your house! So happy to have found your blog!
dovegonesouth says
June 5, 2013 at 4:34 pmWonderful feel good video…happy I found your blog.
Linda {Calling it Home} says
June 5, 2013 at 5:14 pmI'm not going to wait and see if I win, I'm going to buy something now.
Linda {Calling it Home} says
June 5, 2013 at 5:16 pmHaha, this must be going well…I tried to buy a "v" neck T-shirt, and they are sold out. Then, I tried to buy a turquoise cuff bracelet, and that's sold out. I bookmarked the page so I can check back.
Mary Ann at classic•casual•home says
June 6, 2013 at 4:40 amThanks so much…especially for bookmarking it Linda. I think the demand might be exceeding their expectations…but just getting the work out is great.
Betty says
June 5, 2013 at 7:13 pmThat video is so inspirational…happy people serving and being served by a wonderful group. I will be buying at least a necklace, would love to have one of each bracelet!
Nicole Scott says
June 5, 2013 at 10:31 pmTotally uplifting! Rowan is doing great work. Loved the video!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
June 6, 2013 at 1:33 amWhat a great cause to be involved with! What an amazing experience it will be to visit this Ugandan community! I like the facebook page and will share the video on FB!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
June 6, 2013 at 1:37 amOh I was so excited about Rowan I forgot to mention my sister-in-law works for the non profit company (red) whose proceeds benefit AIDS research. She recently went to Africa to meet some of the women and children with HIV and AIDS who have received medication through the (red) program and had their quality of life improved greatly. So encouraging to see people like Kate doing good things for others in this world!!!
KelseyInAfrica says
June 6, 2013 at 4:15 pmgreat! I have heard of Red and that is wonderful your sis-in-law has a heart for Africa as well! 1/3 of our widows and orphans are HIV +, and the rest have lost their loved ones due to it. There is much work to be done, but hope never disappoints us. 🙂
KelseyInAfrica says
June 6, 2013 at 4:52 amLadies, thank you so so much! I'm the co-founder of ROWAN and keeping up with the inventory behind the scenes and this is going SOO well the items are racing off the shelf! Thanks for your patience for bracelets as we will get another shipment in late July- check back with us! We also have a new collection coming out I'm THRILLED about- so stay tuned. The widows are getting creative over there! we have about 22 white necklaces left, so keep spreading the love! THANK YOU and so happy you love the video- Kate will get to experience that joy first hand soon! Kelsey
Ellen says
June 7, 2013 at 3:28 amWhat a great video and such a great cause!
Melanie says
June 7, 2013 at 4:44 amWhat a powerful video! Thanks for sharing!
Amber B (Simple Dwellings) says
June 7, 2013 at 12:45 pmThis video was so inspiring! This is wonderful work that your friend's daughter is doing, and thanks for bringing this worthwhile cause to our attention! I have mentioned this post and cause on my facebook page! 🙂
French Basketeer.com says
June 10, 2013 at 5:26 amOh I am late to this party, but I am off to see the video and of course support the women of Africa!
French Basketeer.com says
June 10, 2013 at 5:29 amthat was easy….love and bought the shabby chic beads….will make a great gift for someone I know….