A Pretty Pin For You
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 10:30 PM 
Dear Readers,
It's hard to believe this little blog began in September 2008! The first lady and her dynamic, ever-evolving style continue to draw us here in celebration and admiration, even two years later. On a personal note, I want to thank each of you for your ongoing support and contribution to this blog. Your comments and insight make it what it is. (Case in point: without reader "marky mark," the internet wouldn't be buzzing about Mrs. O's latest Marc Jacobs frock!)
In honor of the holidays, and to say thank you, I am giving away a vintage Hattie Carnegie silk brush pin, similar in style to one that the First Lady often wears. Pictured above, this vivid green gem is 4 1/2" inches in diameter ... an accessory for the bold! It is in stellar vintage condition, save for a slight faded spot on the enamel center button. You can see Mrs. O wearing her orange Hattie Carnegie pin here or here.
For your chance to add this Mrs.O-inspired pin to your jewelry box, please add a comment to this post. I will select the winner via random.org on December 24 at 9pm EST. Please check back then.
Happy Holidays and THANK YOU! xoxo Mrs T
Update: Congratulations to Megan B. who posted comment #163. You are the winner, picked via random.org. I will email you shortly! Merry Christmas to all!
Hattie Carnegie
Reader Comments (354)
Mrs. O is amazing! I think even without the fine clothes and fancy jewelry our First Lady represent true elegance, grace and classy. Merry Christmas!
A Hattie Carnegie Haiku
Beautiful silk pin
Vintage Hattie Carnegie
Please oh please be mine
Cool & Contemporary! I'd love to own one. Thanks for all you do, Mrs. T.
I could not go a few days without this blog. It is my go-to site when I want something to cheer me up. I have loved and continue to enjoy it so much .Even though I am not a regular contributor , all the positive comments have been uplifting and we can just ignore the not so positive ones. Thanks for this wonderful site.
God bless Michelle , her family and thier work.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a blessed new year of happiness, peace and good health.Do not forget the reason for the season.
Love this pin!!
WOW!! Just to have a chance to win a a beautiful pin would have been enough! But one similar to Mrs. O's would be FANTASTIC!!
Most people are a grouch until they get their morning coffe--Not me!~ I'm a grouch till I get to check on your Mrs. O blog!!! I LOVE your blog and all the work you do to keep us up-to-date on our elegant and stylish First Lady.
This blog, the pin, Mrs. O, and YOU--Mrs. T are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! Merry Christmas from the other Washington. :o)Louise
Happy Holidays! Love the pin!
Mrs Obama fashion sense takes me back to my youth and the Jackie Kennedy era. It is wonderful to have a first lady who inspires, but in addition is so smart and nice, which of course, makes her even more attractive. I also enjoy the website of the costume jewelry collector who found the pin Mrs. Obama wore on Inauguration Day. I still remember how electrified I was at my first view of Mrs Obama in that lemongrass suit when she was going the church early Inauguration Day.
What a stunning piece of jewelry from an equally stunning blog!
Pins bring to mind Madeleine Albright and her statement pins. This vivid green pin says "I'm lookin' and feelin' good today!" I'd be proud to wear it! Thanks, Pat
So pretty.
I share with so many of you a deep admiration--love!--of Michelle Obama (and her godsend of a husband), and thank you, Mrs. T., for providing a haven for those of us who see the sense of marrying style to vigor to brains to...whatever she--all of us--want to be. I admire all Michelle stands for! I love her sense of depth and inclusion. Happy holidays! (And yes, someone is going to be happy with that pin. How thoughtful for Mrs. T. to say thanks!)
I follow this blog for the politics..you cover the First Lady better than any newspaper, blog or news channel - TV or radio. Thank you for this public service.
I absolutely love this blog! I have many Mrs. O cardigans thanks to this blog! I luv the pin!
Happy Holidays Ladies!
May you all have a prosperous and happy New Year!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!
Thank you for creating this site.
Pins are a badge of honor.
Krystal
I would love to wear this at school to bright up my students day. The pale green color is absolutely stunning. Go Mrs. O, take your place in history.
Love this blog! It's the perfect commentary on Mrs O's inimitable style. Thanks heaps, and a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and all readers and their families.
Love pins! I even have my Mother's and my Mother-in-law's pins. I can give them away. Pins are special, have character and always are of a beautiful story hidden in the heart of some pretty lady!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to all!
What fun! Your blog does a fantastic job of highlighting not only Mrs O's fashion leadership, but her many activities promoting a better life for all Americans!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your husband, Mrs. T! Thank you for your hard work.We so enjoy this site!
Love your blog - a daily "must-read!!!!!" The Colored Man @ www.musingsofacoloredman.blogspot.com
Thank you for your wonderful photos of Mrs. O. I live in India and loved seeing her on your blog presenting a beautiful and charming side of the United States and dressing the part! Keep up the good work in the new year. Thanks! I would wear the pin happily...a little bit of American here in Chennai!
Love Michelle and the pin.
I am so absolutely pleased to have this site to turn to each day. I love being able to stay up to date as to what Mrs. O is doing and wearing. Thanks so very much Mrs. T
Merry Christmas Mrs T, and congratulations once again for your fabulous blog with all the Mrs O news fit to publish. My life wouldn't be complete without it!
Suffice to say I would love to win the pin- it would make my Christmas!!
xx
I love your website!
Mrs T -
I read your blog all the time and have actually considered purchasing this pin as well. i love it!
I love this blog. Marc Jacobs and the vintage dress by Norell were a nice suprise.
Happy Holidays everyone!
This is hands down my favorite blog! Happy Holidays!
Sarah
Dear Mrs. T, Thanks so much for this wonderful blog! Not only have I enjoyed following Mrs. O's fashion statements on your site (enhanced by great commentary), but have been blown away by the display of all the wonderful work the amazing Mrs. O has done! From state dinners, to dancing with kids in India, the site covers all the reasons I am so proud to have her as our First Lady. mjm
Love the Christmas brooch...so nice!
I will wear it next to the Alexis Bittar pin that I purchased...because I loved it so much on Mrs. O.
Marry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope the Obama's are enjoying a well deserved break and beautiful weather in Hawaii.
love the blog and mrs. o herself! such a beautiful lady! thanks for the chance to win.
How appropriate that the petals are silk brushes, as Mrs. O supports the designers and artists among us. She realizes that art and design are hard work too, and those of us who do it everyday are so grateful for that!
What is not to love about Vintage? The pin gave me a beautiful memory of my Mother who is gone but with pins like that, the memories linger on.
A Wonderful and Happy Christmas to you Mrs. T. And I wish you health and prosperity in the New Year. I do not post often but I visit your blog daily. I truly admire the First Lady and I do hope that you will have the strength and will to continue. It has been a daily source of inspiration. Thank You.
Greta (Barbados)
Beautiful. Merry Christmas!
I love this site and have learnt alot from FLOTUS , gOD BLESS THE OBAMA'S AND THE USA
Thank you for keeping us abreast of the styles of the fabulous Mrs. O. She and the First Family are true role models for families of all races.
love this post
i check it everyday
thank you mrs T
merry christmas to all
Love, love, love the pin and our beautiful FLOTUS. She is an inspiration in so many ways. Thank you Mrs T for this site. I check it several times a week for my FLOTUS fix.
Happy Holidays! Love your blog!
Bright. Confident. . Depth of character. Playful and fun. Texture and interest. The pin and the (first) lady are well matched. What a wonderful example, for me, and as for the nation. I would be honored to own that pin, and to wear it proudly.
Would love that pin!
The jewelry is so reflective of Mrs. O's taste. I would certainly like to have a shot at winning the piece, just for historical purposes.
BTW, Mrs. T, you website is excellent. I have been lurking since I first learned about this site in 2008 during the presidential campaign. I've visited your site at least every other day since that time. Please keep up the great work!
Awesome website and pin. Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to all, i LOVE the pin!