Monday, January 24, 2011

For You! (a giveaway)

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Better late than never, I am so excited to share our little giveaway! We wanted to thank you all for your sweet thoughts, comments and emails since the beginning of December (when I had my appendix removed) until today (as we mop up water and lament all the hardwork our floors will need). I am hoping that our string of misadventures is at an end and we can finally get back to painting, hammering and planning our next move (let's hope it is the closet getting done!).
But amidst all this you have been patient, caring and helpful and this is the best way we can think of thanking you: sharing a collection of some of our favorite decor items.
The first item is our candle of the month. Not the 70% used one I have been burning all month just in case you were wondering, but a fresh, new Makassar Ebony & Peach candle by Voluspa.
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The second item in the package is a framed book plate from 1857 depicting kelp and coral.
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You may remember the other 15 plates hanging in our dining room until my giant mirror took their spot, but they will be making a comeback in the office!

The next item is geared toward all my fellow crafters! It is a 1940's book of French sheet music that has a few adorable illustrations like this one. I am a huge fan of paper wreaths and while I haven't had a chance to start on my own, hopefully someone can do this music proud! (we also have an alternative use for it in an upcoming post that is a little unique if you have enough wreaths already).
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As you know, we love both plants and candles and one of our favorite ways to display either is in beautiful old soup tureens!
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So of course we included a beautiful vintage tureen! But you have to promise to tell us how you use it.
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And last but not least we have a 16x16 inch pillow cover from Sa-Sea boutique, identical to the one floating around our house (and currently residing on our bed). It is a whimsical touch that makes me smile everytime I look at it, and I hope you smile a little too when you find a spot for it.
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So to sum it up, 1 lucky reader will win:
1 voluspa 3 wick candle tin
1 antique framed book plate
1 vintage soup tureen
1 book of 1940's French sheet music
1 16x16 inch crowned bee pillow cover
And all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling us what your favorite item of the group is!
*** for an additional entry become a follower of our blog and leave an additional comment. If you are already a follower please leave another comment as well!***
Good luck!
EDITED TO ADD: The closing date will be Friday, January 28th at 8pm pacific.


873 comments:

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Emily said...

I do love it all - but if I had to pick one it would be the pillow cover. Hmm, and that candle sounds like it would smell delicious, too!

Cyndi said...

There's nothing like walking into a home with a great scent to great you! Love the candle. Thanks for the give away and all that you do for your bloggers! ;0)

Esme said...

Oh my favorite item definitely definitely has to be the pillow!!! It is something that would definitely get moved around thru many rooms in my home...LOVE IT!!! LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!

Esme said...

...and YES!!! I am most definitely a FOLLOWER!!!

Kyle & Melanie Kropf said...

i'm curious about that candle! the name makes it sound so great! :)

colleen said...

I always love a little visit to Life in theFun Lane…thanks always for your beautiful posts. I am loving the soup tureen. It is absolutely lovely!

Katy said...

The Voluspa Candle!

Suz said...

what a great giveaway!

Suz said...

I'm a follower. :)

Carrie said...

I love everything, but I think the bee pillow is my favorite. My brother in law recently became a bee keeper and since then I have loved all things with bees!

Brandy said...

I love it all! I am moving this week and had a garage sale to get rid of a lot of my knick-knacks so your bundle could replace all that :) but with things that also serve a purpose!!!
Pick one? it would have to be the soup tureen! It would probably never hold soup but I could find lots of uses for it!

Juli said...

It's hard to choose a favorite between the bee pillow and the music.

Brandy said...

I just became a follower!!!! Whoohoo!
Pick me! Pick me! Pretty Please!!!!

Devin said...

I love love love that fantastic bee pillow.

Mai-Brit @ thisfulllife said...

I think the tureen would have to be my favorite, it could be used for so many things and would make a great addition to my white dish collection.

A great giveaway - thanks Holly!

Mai-Brit @ thisfulllife said...

Oh, and I'm a follower. Thanks again!

milvdk said...

Everything is so beautiful! But, I think my favorite is the voluspa candle. I am an addict for candles and an even bigger addict for vintagesc pretty tin candles. In fact, I have been planning to make my way to my local Anthropologie to see if they have any. The rest of the items are lovely too though!

milvdk said...

Also, I have been a follower for some time now!

Anne said...

Ooh la la! You've sold me on the candles a long time ago! :) The give-away is fabulous! Count me in!

Sorry for all the "troubles" of late..wishing you the best!

mandmstrong said...

Oh good gravy it is all just lovely.
Since you have inspired me to purchase white chairs in a home filled to the brim with four little boys and one big boy I thought I should toss my name in the hat. I LOVE the tureen and have been searching for one for quite some time and you have wonderful taste.

Krissy said...

I absolutely love it all! It is a tie between the simple white tauren & the Voluspa candle..they are my favorite. I have blogged about them too! www.dailytarte.blogspot.com

rwheelerii said...

I love the tureen. What a great giveaway.

Lesley said...

Love the tureen and book plate! And your blog!!

Cami said...

I love the soup tureen! It would look great in my dining room!

chelly said...

every time you post one of those beautiful candles i swear i can almost smell it through the computer :) i would LOVE to have one for my very own :)

Anonymous said...

Mmm. I'd love the candle, but I think my favorite is the 1800's print. Such a cool thing to have.

Anonymous said...

i follow your blog!

Molly said...

I love the sheet music!

Niki said...

I love the soup tureen.

Niki said...

I am a long time follower.

Unknown said...

The framed book plate is awesome! Simply love it!

Sarah KGeltink said...

I would have to say that my favourite item is the candle. After getting a Mulled Wine candle from Anthropolgie for the winter... I need a new scent for the coming of Spring!

That being said I am also a sucker for sheet music as I am a piano player!

Sarah KGeltink said...

I am a follower of your blog!

Kerry said...

I'm a follower!

Kerry said...

My favorite would be the book plate, love it!

Erin said...

Oh gosh that's a hard one! i think it would have to be the vintage souptoureen!

Toni said...

I don't know how to choose...each item I would LOVE! I have been searching for a great soup tureen, and this is perfect! LOVE your blog!

Unknown said...

I love it all - especially the gorgeous candle tin.
- Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com

Toni said...

I follow your blog...which I LOVE!!

K said...

I think I like the tureen best...but I do love candles!!

K said...

I am already a follower!

Melissa said...

This is an awesome, awesome, package! I have always loved your pillow, but literally every single thing in there is just my style!

Molly said...

The soup tureen!!! My hubby and I are planning on buying my aunt's house this summer and I want to have all white dishware in the dining room... as well as framed sheet music, so that is a very close second!!

Marsha said...

I love the soup tureen seconded by the framed picture which would look perfect in my son's room.

...fromtheinside... said...

I love the candle!!

Amber said...

I love the framed plate!!! The colors are gorgeous and would match my house perfectly!!!

rebecca said...

i follow!
rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

rebecca said...

and i looove the pillow!
rwvanvoorhis at gmail dot com

Grammy Goodwill said...

My favorite item is the French sheet music. Thanks for the chance to win.

GeNell said...

The framed book plate!!

Michelle said...

Ooh la la! The sheet music is so cool but my fave is the soup tureen:)

Amy said...

Hello! I just recently found your blog and I love your style. Thanks for the giveaway offer...I love the soup tureen and the pillow cover...but all of it is lovely. Thanks!

Staci said...

My favorite is the vintage soup tureen.

Anonymous said...

Love the sheet music!

Anonymous said...

And I'm a follower as well. :)

Anonymous said...

Do I have to pick just one?!! Voluspa candles are my absolute favorite, but that pillow makes me think I can take the best name of my life!

Erin said...

I love love love the Sa-sea pillow case! I love reading your blog and I have been following for a while, your style is wonderful, if only I didn't have 2 sticky children I would have the same decorating style!Maybe when they are older!

Welcome to Cherie Chic Life... said...

Love the pillow cover. Hope i win this goodie set.

Welcome to Cherie Chic Life... said...

I'm a follower and love everything!

Hallie said...

love love love the bee pillow! :)

Hallie said...

i'm a follower as well! :)

Holly said...

The tureen is awesome! But I love the sheet music too - very hard to chose a favorite!

Alison said...

LOVE, LOVE your blog and style.

Alison said...

and of course I am also a follower!

Unknown said...

I love Voluspa candles..

Unknown said...

And I'm already a follower!

Lindsay said...

I love that candle!

Alisa Sanger said...

I love the candle and the vintage soup tureen equally! They would look simply lovely in my dinning room! Thanks for a great give-away!

Jenny said...

I can't decide between the pillow cover and the vintage book plate. Although all are pretty wonderful.

Jenny said...

and now I'm a follower!

mustard seeds said...

I like the tureen best. I seem to have a thing for tureens. Not sure why.??? Please enter me in your drawing.

mustard seeds said...

I am already a follower. I enjoy your blog.
Sheila

Anonymous said...

A tie between the tureen and pillow!

Anonymous said...

A tie between the tureen and pillow!

Nikki said...

Everything is something that I like very much and would pick out for myself--I would be superexcited to get any of this! The candle is probably my favorite--love candles! Thank you for the giveaway!

Shannon said...

The tureen is my fave!

Shannon said...

And I'm a follower!

Angela Lee said...

love the items! i think i like the book plate the best. i'm trying to redecorate our bedroom so i think it would be great items to add!!

Anonymous said...

The pillow case! xoxo

Anonymous said...

I am a follower! Thx for all the inspiration lovely couple!

Rachel said...

I love the pillow cover-so cute!

Rachel said...

I'm a follower, too!

Britley said...

The soup tureen and candle are awesome! I love this giveaway!

Britley said...

I am a follower as well!

none said...

The sheet music! I'm going to make the LOVE garland for Valentine's day!

none said...

And I'm a follower of your blog :)

Erin said...

I heart the soup tureen... and the pillow cover. Maybe the tureen a smidgen more :D

Erin said...

I am a dedicated follower!

janetd said...

normally the soup tureen would be my first choice... as I collect them... but I love the french music!!!

janetd said...

normally my fav would be the soup tureen - be cause I collect them - but I love the french music!!!

RMBell said...

Why, of course the tureen is my favorite. While I love decor and vintage accessorizing and antique hunting and thrift shop browsing, I love food. I love to cook it, bake it, and eat it. :) My first encounter with soup tureens was in Germany, where I savored a divine bowl of French onion at a family-owned place, run out of their farmhouse. Divine. Did I say that already? So to see these handsome ceramics on entry tables displaying plants, or in bathrooms holding soaps, or on buffets storing tapers makes my heart smile. The perfect marriage of cuisine and design. Now that's divine.

Early BIrd said...

I love the candle!!!

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Melanie said...

I love it all, but the candle sounds yummy!!!

mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

Melanie said...

I am a follower!!

mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

Twisted Sister said...

I just became a follower!!!

Twisted Sister said...

What an amazing giveaway! It is all wonderful - I have to pick one thing???? Well, let's see, I love the tureen and the sheet music...I love it all. Since I'm a musician, I'll go with the sheet music as my favorite.

Lacey said...

OMG!! What an amazing give away!! Love love love the sheet music... I just can't seem to find any around Calgary!.. and I just about died when I saw that the tureen is a part of your give away!! Ever since I saw your tureen with the paper whites before Christmas this year I've been on the hunt! I found a similar looking plant pot and had an amaryllis in it for Christmas!.. Love your blog!

Lacey said...

ps... I'm a follower!

Unknown said...

I love the soup tureen!

rdesigns said...

I think the candle, just because it's been so long since I've been able to splurge on something like that. But the soup tureen is a really close second!

rdesigns said...

and I'm a follower!

Kristy said...

The sheet music!

Tammy said...

Holly, what a great giveaway. My husband and I have a vacation cabin in a small complex called "Bumblebee"....therefore, that bee pillow would be right at home with all of our bee-u-ti-ful decorations!

Tammy said...

What a great giveaway Holly! Well, I would have to choose the pillow as my favorite. My husband and I have a cabin that is located in a community called "Bumblebee". It would fit in nicely with all the other bee-u-ti-ful decorations!!

Anonymous said...

I love the soup tureen! I'll have to remember to collect some - my orchids would love to live in them.
And thank you!! Your candle of the month has inspired me to light a pretty candle while I'm working at my desk! Now to collect some as lovely at the ones you feature...

~Em

Anonymous said...

I thought about telling you that I grew up in a beekeeping village in the outskirts of England and that, as a honey farmer, I need a pillow cover that demonstrates my love for sweet honey, bee sting pain great enough to cause the ugly cry, and crisp white fabric. I have never actually seen bees or a real beehive. I grew up in a little town in Arizona. Still, I adore that stylish crowned bee pillow slip and I hope it buzzes it's way into my house.

Noemi said...

Love the sheet Music!

Noemi said...

Love the sheet music!

Wendy said...

I became a follower! Would love to try the candle, like I said before :-)
Wendy-

Unknown said...

wow...over 700 comments eep! I'm in, I love the candle because I would like to buy one but can't fathom spending the money on buying it for myself (but it smells so goooood).

Unknown said...

Oh, BTW I'm already a follower :)

Emily said...

The soup tureen looks lovely! Definitely my favorite!

Unknown said...

I just love your blog! I always enjoy seeing what you are going to do next. I love the French sheet music and the soup tureen, there are so many things you could do with each.

Unknown said...

I am a follower! I just love your blog! I always enjoy seeing what you are going to do next. I love the French sheet music and the soup tureen, there are so many things you could do with each.

blogginbaby said...

Do I really have to pick? The pillow is awesome but so is everything else!!!! Thanks for the wonderful, very generous giveaway!
Luv your blog!!
Kind Regards, Sharon
slw_kerr@yahoo.com

blogginbaby said...

I'm a follower!!

Thanks, you're awesome!!

Kind Regards,
Sharon
slw_kerr@yahoo.com

Jilly said...

OH, I am a collector of soup tureens as well, and i've got lots, so I have to say the candle. I'm sure it smells amazing!

Leah said...

I love the music book!

Leah said...

I am a follower!

Randi said...

my fav is the soup tureen, love everyother item too! :)

4 Trains and 1 Tiara said...

I absolutely NEED the piano music sheets! Please.

dawn said...

I love the tureen.It would be the perfect home for my orchid that lives in a plastic container.

dawn said...

I follow your blog...faithfully!!

Linsea said...

Oh How I love the tureen!!! Love your blog and all the great ideas, I am inspired to start painting my furniture

katie said...

What a generous giveaway! So hard to pick one thing- maybe the framed plate?

katie said...

I'm a follower! :)

kylie. said...

I love the candle! The black wax is stunning...

Neal said...

My fave is definately the Makassar Ebony & Peach candle by Voluspa

Tara said...

i love the tureen!

Tara said...

i'm also a follower!

Cindy said...

i love the tureen, i used to have a white one but i think i got rid of it years ago. i wouldn't have if i had thought to use it as a planter.....

off to the goodwill to look for another one!!!

hautemama said...

I Love the toureen-so beautiful!

hautemama said...

I am also a follower on Google Reader!

Sarah said...

Definitely the soup tureen!

Joanie said...

I love the candle!!!!

Joanie said...

love the candle!!

Holly said...

Loving the tureen!!

RobynC said...

I love your site! My favorite is the candle..

RobynC said...

I just became a follower as well! You rock Holly, take care
Robyn

alli said...

I love following your blog.

Anonymous said...

ooh the tureen!

Anonymous said...

also i'm a follower ::)

Katie said...

Dont Know if yo have choosen yet,So im going to post another.. But want that pillow! Gracie loves her pilloes right now and carries them around room to room! Pick us!

CIELO said...

Hi... oh I hope I'm not late this time to enter your give away ;) I found your blog the other day through an old give away post you had up last year, and thought I was leaving a message on an 'actual' post... well, I was only a year late for that give away :) :) Hopefully I'm on time this time! ;)

Hugs

Cielo

Reginia @NotSoModern said...

The Pillow is my favorite -- classy yet cute at the same time :)

kentuckymommy said...

My favorite is the pillow...perfect for my living room makeover I am doing!

kentuckymommy said...

I also follow yor blog!

Anonymous said...

Fun! I love them all, but my fave is the tureen.

Thanks!!

Jen Jensen said...

What beautiful items! I love the sheet music.

Ashley said...

My favorite would have to be the pillow cover, although I'm sure that candle smells amazing! :) I'm a follower.

Katy said...

It's a tie between the sheet music, the pillow, or the tureen! I can't pick just one - It's awesome they're all included!

Katy said...

I am now a follower of your blog!

Pretty Little Things for Home & Life said...

Is it possible to choose one.... right now, I think it's a tie between the tureen and the pillow!

Pretty Little Things for Home & Life said...

I am already a follower!

Chubby Country Girl said...

I think the candle looks lovely, I love the tin!!

Jenn A said...

My husband is a musician, so I would have to go with the sheet music. How fun that would be to do a few things with!!
good (dot) cooker (at) hotmail (dot) com

Paige said...

Loooove the soup tureen!

Sarah said...

I'm a follower now!

the old white house said...

I love the idea of storing my candles-in-waiting in the tureen, that looks so pretty! What a fabulous giveaway, it's like you picked all of my favorite things! Thanks for the opportunity! Theresa xoxo

the old white house said...

I am a follower! Theresa xoxo

Wolfgang Jones said...

Thanks for the giveaway!
I can't wait to smell the candle when I win it! *crosses fingers* Hee hee!

Amanda:gorillagrl@hotmail.com

Gindy said...

Would love the candle!!! Yummy!!!!

Unknown said...

what a wonderful giveaway. my favorite item is the candle. my sister and i window shop every time we are out for the next candle to enjoy nightly at the house.

Unknown said...

what a wonderful gift. my fav would be the candle as my sister and i window shop each time we are out for the next candle we like. we enjoy one every night till it runs out

The Stivender Family said...

tough call between the pillow cover or tureen!

Brandi Jo & Nathan said...

You really only want one!!! I love love the ebony peach yumsicle!! I can't wait to burn that in my room!The french sheet music and my paint brush, sandpaper will be friends forever!!!
Have a blessed and joyous day!
B.Large Designs

Allie said...

I love and follow your blog!

Allie said...

I LOVE the candle. I received a Voluspa candle for Christmas (Baltic Amber) and it just might be my favorite brand now. The scent is so strong and an 80 burn time is even better!

Anngala said...

I love the french sheet music!!

Anngala said...

I am also a follower!

Heather said...

Just one favorite? The sheet music.....but I love the other stuff as well.

amy said...

I thought I had already commented this morning, but I don't see it listed, so forgive me if I have done this twice. I really like the looks of that candle!

The White City Project said...

The sheet music is definitely my fav...I'd love to get my hands on it!

amy said...

I'm an official follower now too!

The White City Project said...

...and I've been a follower for awhile now...keep up the good work!

Kayla said...

Most difinitely the Voluspa candle! They always make my favorite scents, and are perfect for my dorm room candle warmer.

Kayla said...

I am also a follower!

Yvonne said...

Love the candle, love the tureen, love the french sheet music, love it all! Love your blog. Thanks for a chance to win.

Grammy Goodwill said...

What a generous giveaway! I think my favorite item is the French sheet music with the tureen a close second. Thanks for the chance to win.

Callie said...

I would love and find a good home for all, but I would love the soup toreen the most!

Curbstone Homestead said...

Just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful inspiration you always provide! I love the bee pillow case, it works great in my french provincial theme!!

Anastasia said...

I love the sheet Music, I'd frame some of the best sheets for my SIL, she has the colest music room and she'd LOVE them.

Becky Holmes said...

I can only imagine how great that candle smells!

Anonymous said...

How to choose a favorite? I love your style! I think I would be most excited about the candle- after reading so much about them on your blog, I would love to try one out for myself!
-Arielle

Anonymous said...

I'm also a follower :)

theparents said...

Love that soup tureen!

Kati said...

I sure do think that soup tureen is pretty! And I have just the spot for it too.

Miss Money said...

I love the pillow case!

carrie1 said...

I love the coral and seaweed art. I am in the process of getting a semi beachy theme going in my livingroom. =)

2nd place is the soup tureen.

Tina said...

I just came across your blog and love your stuff!!! I am now a follower! I love all of the items, but I think my favorite is the candle!

Faded Plains said...

What an amazingly generous giveaway. I'm so lovin' that tureen...although I'm a huge fan of nice smellin' rooms so that candle looks pretty good too. Thanks so much for the chance.

Charleston Bride-to-Be said...

Hi Holly! I adore those voluspa candles! And the crowned bee pillow is divine!! I would love love love to win your give away!

Thanks,
Jennifer B

Cambriaaaa said...

Oh my. Definitely the vintage tureen. It is just begging for some bright flowers like sunflowers to be displayed in there!

Jennifer said...

Definitely the soup tureen....but we all know I'd love any of that in my house!
LOVE your blog!

Unknown said...

Thanks for a chance at such an awesome giveaway! My favourite is the soup tureen, no the French music, or the soup tureen. Thanks for the chance.

Unknown said...

I'm a follower and have your blog in my sidebar so I don't miss a single post.

Anonymous said...

I really love the sheet music!! Such lovely things!

Anonymous said...

Just became a formal follower but I've been checking out your site for some time!

Little Lovables said...

oh my this is so tough! probably the tureen or pillow cover are my favs, so hard to tell!

Little Lovables said...

oh, and I'm a follower as well, and I also love the book plate, been wondering which one you were leaving off of the wall.

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