Giveaway: Sodalite Crocheted Necklace from Miss Pompadour
Posted: May 25th, 2010 | Author: Sarah | Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: craft, crochet, Giveaway, handmade, Katherine Statsenko, nature, necklace, painting, sodalite, stone | 168 Comments »NOTE: This giveaway has ended. Please enter our current giveaway here!

Boy, have I got something special for you, my little english muffins. Something specialer than a baby mouse singing Christmas carols. Katherine (aka Miss Pompadour) is giving away a stone and crochet necklace — the very stunning necklace you see above — but it’s not just ANY necklace. Katherine designed this unique piece specifically for Westervin! Now isn’t that somethin’? The three stones are Sodalite, which are said to bring inner peace and harmony and help with communication. Katherine also used a sparkly silver thread and included a silver lobster claw closure. With all these special touches, this necklace is a $60 value. Well, what are you waiting for? Enter away! Oh, you’re waiting for the interview aren’t you…


You also make some beautiful paintings! They’re a complex amalgamation of colors, patterns and textures. Can you tell me a little about your process?
Oh, boy — my studio is the floor between my sister’s bed and my bed. I know … it’s sad, but I am planing on moving out, sometime. That definitely has affected my artwork in terms of size, but I do try to make the best of it. My inspiration comes from nature, jewelry and fashion designs. I love things that have texture, anything that screams to be touched. Anything that’s complicated, intricate, intertwined and has pattern on it. Printmaking and textiles really fascinate me, so I end up using so many different materials to create that texture and the illusion of it being almost like fabric.
I also see a lot of nature in your work and on your blog– where do you live, and does that influence your art?
My favorite color is green and nature has lots of it, so I tend to come back to it, not only to refresh my art but my mind as well. I live in Hyde Park, NY, in the Hudson Valley which is basically a big national park – home of F.D.Roosevelt. It’s expensive to live here but gorgeous in the fall. I hear the best apples are from the Hudson Valley as well. There is a place I go to every fall called Gigi’s, they use local food and make the best pear pizza!

If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
I love cats, but I’d say an elephant because they can paint! Plus they are loyal and have a great memory.
Have you won any giveaways lately?
Yes I did! I won a paper collage from Essimar on Post Grad Hair Cut. It was a big surprise, thank you Sam! It was my first win from a blog — that was really neat. I have it standing on my dresser, so I see it everyday!
It’s finally starting to feel summery — what are your top five favorite ways to beat the heat?
I don’t know if I have top five, but ice cream, riding on the back of my boyfriend’s Harley while taking pictures, and swimming alone in a pool while it was raining was very refreshing once.

Do you have any new designs in store for Miss Pompadour?
I will be getting more stones and different strings — gold is on my mind now. Also, I want to crochet some arrow heads made out of volcanic ash, and I bought some handmade paper beads. I will be exploring all summer
To enter the giveaway:
- Leave a comment with your email address (so I can email the winner).
- Increase your chances of winning by telling someone else to enter! You’ll get one additional entry for:
- Tweeting — leave another comment with a link to your tweet
- Blogging — leave a separate comment with a link to your blog post
- “Liking” Westervin on Facebook — leave a separate comment saying you’ve “liked” us
- Following Westervin on Twitter — leave a separate comment saying you’re a follower
- Each person you refer — ask them to leave your name in their comment
- You have one week to enter. This giveaway ends Sunday, May 31st at 11:59pm CST.

Hi! Once again I’d very much like to enter, this is so beautiful! Me please! Please! Me!
Also I’ve already liked you on Facebook, does that count as an extra entry?
LOVE THIS! so cute. and the art is amazing too.
and i tweeted about it–http://twitter.com/missDTM
yes pls! this could cheer me up – too many mosquito bites
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Lovely and pretty!
Yeah another giveaway! And I love the part in her interview about the lost dog. How sweet!
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beautiful necklace, i’d love to win it!
I already “like” westervin on facebook
already follow on twitter @jennrach
i love this so much!
This is impossibly pretty.
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I like you on Facebook (Amy M-ce).
I follow you on twitter @neverdene.
Jillian Haney referred me! Would love to win.
ohmigosh! I want that!
I ADORE this necklace! It’s like my soulmate necklace! haha, thanks so much for the opportunity! I really hope I win!
I’ve “liked” your facebook page!
I’m also a follower on Twitter.
Thanks again!
How pretty! I love it!
I like you on Facebook.
Very pretty, wish me luck!
this necklace would like to come home with me. i asked.
ps. i’m excited to see pictures of your new plant-filled apartment!
So gorgeous and unique. Love it!
~Emily
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I tweeted!
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I ‘liked’ you on facebook!
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Wow! These are gorgeous (necklaces and paintings too)! Thanks for yet another great giveaway.
I’ve tweeted:
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I follow you on twitter!
I like you on facebook, too!
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Wow! This necklace is gorgeous! And I love the rest of her 2D work, too! Thanks for yet again hosting another great giveaway!
I “liked” you on facebook!
What an awesome artist – thanks for the spotlight. Gorgeous work!
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blogged!
What a beautiful piece! Thanks Abeautifulparty for sending me here
beautiful design! unique & not too girly either :]
I’m def. into this giveaway! Such a beauty!
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interesting necklace !
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I liked westervin on fb .
thanks for the opportunity!
that looks amazing! it looks so delicate yet strong, I love it
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Enter me please!!!!
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How gorgeous – I would love to win!
So unique! Just awesome!
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I “like” Westervin on facebook.
Lovely Etsy shop and such a super giveaway;)
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I tweeted about it..yay!
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this is really beautiful. I would love to win.
please enter me.
Thanks for the chance to win such a pretty necklace!
How unusual! That necklace would sure bring a lot of comments!!
love the combination of materials in the necklaces. gorgeous.
These are so beautiful! WOW!
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Thank you!
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Wow! I knit, but I don’t crochet. Those are pretty!
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i love this!! very unique pls. enter me,,
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not only are her pieces beautiful, but her photography is gorgeous!
i am a facebook fan!
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Cute!
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thanks for the opportunity! this is a great giveaway and i’d LOVE to win!
Beautiful necklace! Thanks for the chance into this giveaway.
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This necklace is gorgeous! And I love the shirt on the model as well
What beautiful work, thanks for the giveaway!
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Please enter me
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Oooh I love how unique Katherine’s work is!
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How original!
have to say sarahbobloblaw. arrested development is one of my all time favorite shows. this necklace is gorgeous, love mixing stones with crochet. have never seen this before. would love to win it. gonna have to sign up for facebook and twitter I guess.
I’d love to enter!
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I’m entering. Love your blog!
Gorgeous necklace! ^^
Thanks for this giveaway! c:
I love this idea. I have never seen anyone do this before.
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please count me in, this is lovely!
Beautiful! I would love to win this!
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beautiful! thank you for the chance, my fingers are crossed
Oh it’s beautiful!
What creative and eyecatching jewelry!
Thanks for the chance to win!
–Liza
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Lovely! Thanks for the chance.
That is fabulous. I’ve never seen anything like it.
If only more people could hear about this!
that is so uniquely pretty…thank you very much for the chance!
Hi! I really love this necklace. It has such a uniqueness to it. Thank you for this giveaway!
What a pretty and unique necklace!
I like you on facebook.
I follow on twitter as 409cope.
This necklace is gorgeous!
I hope I win, I hope I hope
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This necklace is exquisite.
Beautiful!!
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I would love this. I have never seen anything like it. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the great contest
Two of my faves combined, gemstones and crochet…that is just brilliant, Love It!!!
Wow! I love her necklaces! They are so earthy and sweet. I would love one. Thank you!
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I liked Westervine on FB.
I love your work, it is great!
Oh wow, that’s really cool-looking!
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Exclusive Necklace !!..
Simply elegant..
very pretty
I want it-Sarina Jackson
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Id love to win.
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Great necklace and art.
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I absolutely LOVE the necklace; such a creative idea!
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amazing!
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Very pretty necklace..count me in, please.
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Gorgeous necklace!
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It’s beautiful!
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What a beautiful unique piece! I would love to win!
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I would LOVE that necklace! It is in my fave color too!
Thanks for the chance!
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I hope I win!
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I’m in
I love this necklace! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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Gorgeous Necklace! Please enter me.
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Oh, how double-cool! I love combining the organic and the clearly handmade. Wonderful unrepeatable rough look!
Lovely giveaway!
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Oh wow, that is simply gorgeous!
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This necklace is beautiful! I will definately be going to this etsy shop for birthday gifts for my girlfriends
Cool! Please enter me
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I hope i am not late. Thanks for chance to enter.
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I would love to be entered! It is beautiful!
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The necklace is BEAUTIFUL! I hope I win it!
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I have 3 boys so I love that this necklace has 3 blue stones!! Thanks for the chance to win this great necklace
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