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August 20, 2015

When You Want a Wood Watch

Have you ever been thinking of a song and then you go to turn on the radio only to have that EXACT song be playing?

It kinda freaks you out a bit, right? At least it does me! And even though I know that ‘big brother’ is watching I’m still startled when something I looked at on Amazon suddenly shows up on the sidebar of my Facebook page.

So, when one day this summer I received an email from JORD Wood Watches, I’m not going to lie, I was a little suspicious.

JORD Fieldcrest Maple Watch atthepicketfence.com

 

I mean, how on earth did they know that I had been secretly wanting a wood watch? How could they have known that since I saw them for the first time in a super hip boutique downtown I couldn’t get them out of my mind? It’s a wood watch for goodness sake. WOOD! As in Pa built a Little House on the Prairie for his family kind of wood.

I decided not to question it. Not to be paranoid and wonder if the good folks from JORD had somehow tapped into my innermost thoughts.

I decided to just greedily graciously accept it.

And oh friends, that moment when it arrived and I opened the package and saw the little wood box which I knew held my little wood watch and then the glorious smell of wood wafted right out at me like I had just cut down the tree myself (and then planted 20 more right there in that same spot of course!)?? That moment was magical.

JORD Wood Watch and box atthepicketfence.com

I’m sure it had to be super similar to the feeling pa had when he finally stood back and admired that little house he built right there on the prairie. I mean, kinda similar. OK so not even remotely similar but still!

We can totally see how Pa would wear this watch though, am I right? Of course, he would probably make it himself since he can build a house and all. 😉

JORD wood watch

But, thankfully, I didn’t have to make this beautiful wood watch myself. I just get to wear the Fieldcrest Series Dark Sandalwood and not even break a sweat.

wearing Jord wood watch

And guess what is better than me getting to wear a beautiful JORD Wood Watch? YOU getting to wear one too!

So be sure to come back tomorrow when I’ll be giving one away thanks to the generous folks at JORD!

In the meantime, I’m going to channel my inner Little House on the Prairie and go milk some cows.

Ok, so I’m actually going to go dip cookies into a glass of milk but that’s basically the same thing, right? 😉

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(Ladies Wooden Watches) *I received product in exchange for this review but all opinions are 100% my own

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  1. Hope Williams says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:35 AM

    Why yes of course it is the same thing! lol never heard of a wood watch before! But it is beautiful, unique and no chance of allergic reactions! It is amazing what folks come up with and this is one of the great ones!
    Have a beautifully blessed day, Hope

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  2. Jean from Georgia says

    August 20, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Yes, love my wood watch. I have a pretty Tense wood watch, made in Canada. I have loved it for years, although I noticed last week on of my links has split. Mine is dark brown stain with black accents.

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  3. Design Chic says

    August 20, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    Like you, I am always surprised to see shoes I was searching or clothes I’m loving suddenly show up in my sidebar – LOVE your new watch. It looks amazing!! Happy Thursday, ladies!

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  4. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    August 20, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I love those watches!!….Looks great on you!

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  5. Donna Marie says

    August 20, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    Love, love, love the watch you are wearing!!! I worked in the wood business for 22 plus years and love anything wood. Can’t wait to enter the contest tomorrow!!!

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  6. Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life says

    August 20, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    I have never heard of a wooden watch but I love it! It’s so pretty.

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  7. Leslie says

    August 20, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Oh, my goodness! This makes my heart SING! Who knew I would love a Jord wooden watch?!! and yes, it does bother me that facebook knows all and adds it to your feed…but I guess for you…it made for an amazing result!! Looks so very cute on you!! Enjoy!!

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    August 20, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Oh I have been drooling over their watches. I have been thinking positive thoughts, but I don’t have one yet. Dreaming, hoping, maybe.

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  9. laura@top this top that says

    August 20, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    i love my wooden watch, well that was before my sister took it and didn’t give it back. perhaps I should try to win one so i don’t have to buy a replacement.

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  10. Pamela says

    August 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    The watches are just gorgeous us .
    Have a blessed day

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  11. Robyn says

    August 20, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Beautiful! I have been wanting one of those myself!

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  12. Gwen says

    August 20, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    What a wonderful surprise! I have never thought of a wooden watch and I wonder why not? Yours looks awesome on your wrist! I’ll check in tomorrow and for now I’m looking the watches over. All the fun things I learn on blogs!

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  13. Lisa Mothersead says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    A Little House On The Prairie fan! Just another reason to read your blog! 🙂

    Reply
  14. sandra davis says

    August 21, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    love that watch!!

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