It's that time again...
As I close in on 200 followers (boggles the mind, mine anyway!),
I'm feeling in a giving mood once again,
and this one's gonna be a doozy.
I'm feeling in a giving mood once again,
and this one's gonna be a doozy.
I just happened to have a spare
$25 gift card to Anthropologie
lurking about, so what better use for it
than to include it in my next giveaway?
than to include it in my next giveaway?
But what else?
I wanted to do something special, something....oh, I don't know....
Elegant
So who better to enlist than the most Elegant Thrifter I happen to know,
Stan "The Man" Williams himself!
The most fabulously frugal fella I know
has generously offered to personally autograph a copy of his incredible book
has generously offered to personally autograph a copy of his incredible book
The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with
Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details
Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details
as a part of my latest giveaway!
Stan is not only elegant, fabulous and frugal,
turns out he's ingenious, too...he's designed these way cool personalized plates
that you can place inside your book, and voila! Instant autographed copy!
I just received mine in the mail today, gracias, Mr. Williams!
When I announce you as the winner, I'll send Stan your name,
and he'll personalize a plate especially for YOU.
If you don't know Stan, shame on you...
(photo courtesy of Garden Antqs Vintage)
From his bio, Stan is a New York based lifestyle journalist
who has written for Maxim, Latina, and American Express Executive Travel,
among other publications.
A native of Independence, Missouri,
and a graduate of the University of Missouri—Columbia Journalism School,
Williams documents his favorite finds on his blog, http://www.theobjectofmydesire.com/.
who has written for Maxim, Latina, and American Express Executive Travel,
among other publications.
A native of Independence, Missouri,
and a graduate of the University of Missouri—Columbia Journalism School,
Williams documents his favorite finds on his blog, http://www.theobjectofmydesire.com/.
And not only that, he's fabulous!
Fabulous enough to merit a permanent place of high honor in my booth!
To sum up....
I'm giving away one $25 gift card to the bestest store in my hood,
AND
a personally autographed copy of the must-have book of the year,
How does such an elegant windfall become yours?
Just become a follower and leave a comment here.
If you're already a follower, don't sweat it, you're already entered.
If you shamelessly plug my giveaway on YOUR blog, that'll give you 3 extra chances!
If you're already a follower, don't sweat it, you're already entered.
If you shamelessly plug my giveaway on YOUR blog, that'll give you 3 extra chances!
That's all!
Heck, this giveaway's so good, I think I'll enter it myself!!!
I'll draw the name of the lucky winner on All Hallow's Eve!
Best of Luck!
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150 comments:
How exciting! I already have that awesome book...but, I can use a gc to Anthropologie, for sure! How sweet is Stan? Congrats on alll those followers! ~Mindy
What a great giveaway! Love that book and I am always up for shopping at Anthropologie :)
Oh, I love your blog! And the book! And the gift certificate!
oooooo, please enter me, i have never shopped at anthropologie, i here its amazing
you know I'm a follower! ohhhh such a great giveaway, yet again! You amaze me!
gail
Alright sweet girl, you know I love giveaways!!!! I'm off to post about it and you KNOW I'm a follower too....a very sweet, generous AND elegant giveaway Anne!! xxoo, Dawn
Oh boy...I'm definitely gonna blog 'bout this! Consider me ENTERED! :)
-- Jana
http://twigdecor.blogspot.com
Well, I have the book and he is sending my bookplate in the mail as we speak, but I won't pass this up! I mean, who can't use a gift card to Anthro! So, if I happen to win, then you can pick another name to give the book to, how about that? Oh, and of course, I am already a follower. :)
Thank you sweet Anne! Congrats on your blog success!
xo,
Adrienne
GURRRLLLL!!!!
What an awesome giveaway!!!
I'm already a follower, but I will definitely be blogging about your giveaway!!!
by the way.....who's watching the vents if you're posting blogs??? Hmmmmm?
:)
Oh, fun! I love a giveaway and you should come see mine, too. I do not know of Stan {I'm hanging my head in shame}, but the cover looks wonderful!
oh oh oh - yes - pick me pick me!! What a FUN GREAT giveaway!
Love, Love, Love ~ Please enter me, I am a follower & I posted about this Great Give-Away on My Blog (if your interested stop by, I have a vintage "Stuff" give-away going, now till Halloween)
cheryl
oh goodie goodie gumdrops!
Anthropologie is just the bestest store around! It would be so fun to spend your $25 there! And the book looks fabulous! I'm a new follower and I'm so glad I found you!
Im new to your blog! its so pretty!! that books looks so cool!!
What a sweet gift! Shame on me for not knowing Stan. ;) His book looks ah-mazing! I am off to blog about your blog!
www.bovagoods.blogspot.com
Congratulations Anne on 200 followers! Love anything Anthropologie ♥ and that book looks fantastic too!
who doesn't love a giveaway? This one is FABULOUS! Would love to have the book. Already a follower, and lovin every minute of it! xoxo Cori
Your giveaway is fantastic!! I'm already a follower.
Jane
Congratulations on being such an awesome blogger!
I SO wanted to flip through Stan's book when I was at the party, but it was so, so hot that I was afraid that my sweaty paws would have ruined his book.
. . . better if I win it!!!
Wish me luck,
Teresa
I'm game! Yippie skippy doo.. and I'll add a link too.
Thanks for the channce. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Yipee! Great giveaway.
Super fantastic giveaway! oh my gosh, I sure hope I Win... Hugs, Linda
I'm on it....will post tonight. Thanks for the opportunity (and for having such a cute blog!)
peace.
Absolutely wonderful giveaway! Thank you! yoru blog looks delightful and I'll be back to browse the treasures!
xoxo~
Abbie
Oh wow. I would love to win your giveaway.
I blogged ya! :)
gail
Hey Anne, Oh...I'd just LOVE that ole gift card! And I'll do a "shout out" of your give-away on my next post. Congrats sweetie on your big 200!
Debra
P.S. Wow, I almost forgot about the book! I don't have it so that would be perfect. Uh huh, he's from Missouri!
Debra
I am going to post my three extra chances soon because I soooo want this!
Congats on your 200!!
SMiles!
Michelle
Dixie at lucyscozycottage.blogspot.com
Giving....what a wonderful treat, the trick for the rest of us is "regiving". it's what we do.
What a super giveaway! Whoever wins will be thrilled, for sure!
Nancy
Been looking for that book for a long time. Maybe I'll get lucky! I am a follower and I posted about your giveaway! Am lovin your blog! Thanks for the chance to win! uffda_68787@yahoo.com
Hey birthday partner! Congratulations on your followers, that's really wonderful. Amazing give away as well....add Anthropologie to an amazing book and you are sure to please.
taking a break tonight to catch up on blogs - you amaze me - 203 followers - so many congratulations come your way - loving every step you take - troy
Hi Anne! COngratulations on your 200...way to go!
I already have this fabulous book as well...And I have never been to Anthro...there isn't one until you get to Indy...45 minutes away...(They just opened not long ago and I just haven't had a chance)
You such a generous sweetie... Have a wonderful week! hugs...donna
love this book and just gave mine to a friend - i need another one, hope i win -
i'm a follower too
marsha
Hi Anne,
Hats off to a great giveaway WOO HOO 200 your blog is so full of inspiration I love it. Ok and I am proudly plugging your giveaway on top of being a follower!
Have a great week!
Kate
Congratulations on your milestone! I can't think of a better give-away....Anthro fun and Stan's book! Count me in and thanks for the opportunity!
Take care, Laura
Hi Anne,
Congratulations on 200 followers!
I love your blog and what a great giveaway.
That book looks wonderful.
Have a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn
OOOO! I love this post, and, more importantly, your blog!! Off to spread the word...
I wish I was twins, because I'd so love to sit here right now and mail each one of you personally to thank you for your patronage.
To old and new friends alike, I am so glad you're here, and look for me on your respective blogs, I plan on paying all my newfound friends a visit this coming week!
Blessings to All,
Anne
Okay I admit I found your blog because of your wonderful give away......but even if I don't win, I am so glad I found your blog - Love it. I am now a follower.
Shame on me. I didn't know who Stan was until today, but I'm headin over to his blog to get familiar with his stuff! Awesome giveaway!
Hi, looks like a great book to add to my collection. Gail from My Repurposed Life sent me your way. Thanks.
Hey Anne....LOVE your blog.... 200 followers??? WOW that's really exciting. Count me in on your giveaway. I am one of your followers PLUS I have posted a link to you from my blog!!! Hope I'm lucky!! Hugs~Chris
Well, hello. Sooo nice to meet you, by way of The Feathered Nest. I will be back again and again until you are weary of me, popping in frequently because I, too, always have junk in my trunk, live with a very opinionated cat and had a gorgeous husky that I loved. Two of my favorite shops of all time were Fiona's and Twig. And, some of my most favorite people in the world live in your great state. Now, how's that for feeling like I belong here!
Warmest regards,
Annie
Just found your blog via My Repurposed Life and I became a follower. The book is a beauty, would look great on my coffee table.
Great give-away, Anne. I'm a hugh fan of The Find, and The Elegant Thrifter, Stan Williams, and love Anthropologie too. I'm a fan of yours as well, and follow your blog already, even though I'm still jealous about Warrenton this spring!!
I would definitely love to win this fabulous prize!
I so love anthropologie and this book is calling me.
love your blog! I would love that anthropologie gift card. glad i'm a follower! Awesome giveaway. Keep up the great work!
i could use both of those favorable gifts!!!!! awesome!!! thanks for posting a great giveaway!!
sue
Follower #215! Heading "home" to shamelessly plug your giveaway! (after I check out the rest of your posts!) I am just blurfing and came across your beautiful bloggy! Thanks in advance for the book and gift card. I guess I had better go look on Anthropologies website to see what I want! Karyn!!
i just became a follower and i blogged it on http://www.jamietwilson.com!
(i am gail's (from myrepurposedlife) daughter! :)
Oh my goodness Anne...I wanna play too!! Betcha by the time this giveaway is over you'll have near 300 followers!! You go girl! I'd love to be entered in this fab giveaway!
My Best
Gale
Sign me up and I am already a follower.
Yeah, I am liking this!
Lee
Well you know I have the book, but it would be a nice gift for someone for Christmas, I have just the person in mind. Congrats, T
You had me at Anthropologie. And, yay! A new blog to explore. Happy to have it.
-Casey @ www.thestarnesfam.com
Well I washed my face and hands before I come, I did! After all...this is an elegant giveaway!
I even busted out the after fiver for this occasion. Seems like there is already a line at the buffet, so I'll just thumb through Stan's book while I wait.
Debbie
Anne, you are the most generous soul! I would love to enter your giveaway, before I am banned from entering anymore in blogland.lol
Hugs,
June
Hi! I just became a follower and I really like your blog. I'm excited about your giveaway. Take care.
Count me IN!! I LOVE Anthropologie!!!
I've signed up to follow and will post your give-away on my blog. Would love to have that book. Loved seeing all your booth items and your ideas. Good luck w/your new booth- wish I could visit, but OH is a long haul from you!
:-)Sue
We are new followers...so need that book!
Congratulations and thanks for such a great giveaway.
please throw my name in the post.
blessings
barbara jean
I just became a follower! Thank you so much for the opportunity to win such amazing prizes!!
-Jennifer
Jennifer_Krumm@yahoo.com
I posted about this giveaway!
http://the-craft-house.blogspot.com/2009/10/25-anthropologie-gift-card-and.html
-Jennifer
Jennifer_Krumm@yahoo.com
I posted about this giveaway!
http://the-craft-house.blogspot.com/2009/10/25-anthropologie-gift-card-and.html
-Jennifer
Jennifer_Krumm@yahoo.com
I posted about this giveaway!
http://the-craft-house.blogspot.com/2009/10/25-anthropologie-gift-card-and.html
-Jennifer
Jennifer_Krumm@yahoo.com
Wow, what a great giveaway....I want it!!!! You are awesome, as is evidenced by the response to your giveaway and your 'followers'! Isn't it cool to have a following? I'll be sure to pass this along as well...
Have a great day,
Susie
Ohhh pick me, pick me! I just discovered your blog from I don't know where, I'm so far in blogland right now, I forgot. I'll be back later. Have a great day
Fabulous giveaway! Thank you so much for offering it! Stan's book sounds great....decorating your home with thrifty finds....love it! Actually I'm heading out to an all day thrifting adventure today! Thanks for the chance to win....this is an exciting giveaway!
Polly
I'm putting you on my blog toute suite! I love 3 extra chances!
What a perfect prize--the book looks fantastic and I love Anthropologie!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOO, love the book and off to check out the blog. We're moving to a big hosue in Maine, and I need all the thrify-but-elegant ideas I can get! thanks for the contest!
So I come over here first thing in the morning to grab your link, only to see that you have WAY over exceeded your goal and that you have like a zillion comments....Woah! I am impressed. Thank you so much for the opportunity. I'm slightly embarrassed that I didn't get to post it on The
Elegant Thrifter before it was too late.
Again, I appreciate your help, and am glad you liked your plate.
Stan
Fab giveaway my dear!!! You're always so generous! And, of course, you have 200+ followers sweetie, you rock!!!
:) T
Nice to meet you! I came by way of "one Perfect Little Miracle" and I'm glad I did - I'll be nosing around for a bit--drinking up all the goodness :-)
AWESOME giveaway! i definitely want to win!! you have such an inspiring and amazing blog, it's no wonder you have so many followers! great job!
Great giveaway! Thanks.
I found you through http://the-craft-house.blogspot.com/ - and I love it! I'm following. You might like to enter my giveaway
http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2009/10/fall-bloggy-carnival-giveaway-is-here.html
Love this blog, that book and of course anthropologie
OK, I gave my shameless plug :)
http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2009/10/25-anthropologie-gift-card-and.html
I think that Stan wrote my book - he beat me to it! I have often been kidded and admired for my "decor de la curb" LOL
LOVELY! I'm crossing my fingers. Please count me in. :)
Fabulous! I'm now a follower!
What a wonderful and thoughtful giveaway!! congrats on 200 followers, isn't blogging a wonderful crazy world! :)
Congrats x 200 = WOW! you go girl! Please enter me in your fabulous contest.
Roxanne Joy Said.....
A SWEET Giveway....Pick me..my first time to your site. HFL
Glad I am a follower! Love the generous & lovely giveaway. Have a lovely warm week. TTFN ~Marydon
I just became a follower. I found you via the Feathered Nest. I sure hope you pick me!
Thank you for a chance to win either. What a wonderful give away. I have become a follower today. I found out through Common Ground. I'll have to check out Stan the man to. I'll put you on my blog and when i do i'll let you know. More chances for the wonderful gifts.
Have a wonderful day
Pam
Road Trip! I'm getting my girlfriends ready to head out to the nearest location since we haven't been to one yet - just in case it isn't terribly close....please send me a gift certificate ( the song "what a girl needs, what a girl wants, what a girl gets" or however it goes keeps spinning through my head as the wheels keep spinning with shopping in mind! Jennifer
I'm back
I linked your give away to my blog.
Wow 3 more chances.
thanks
Pam
I am so glad you are doing this. Last weekend I lost who I was following. (that sounds a little weird, doesn't it). Anyway I lost you and several others BUT now I'm back....!!!! Congrats on so many followers. I would love to win. Stan sounds like the man and who wouldn't love that gift certificate. WOW Sharon
what a fabulous give-away. I would love to be a winner, as I'm very new to blogging and just love all the blogs out there with all the great talents. Carol
Okay...I'm following..(glad I found this place!) and I'm plugging on my blog!
igetthewindow.blogspot.com
Ooooh! Sign me up three times! Comment,follow, and shameless plug!! :-D
Blessings!
Myrn
Hi Anne,
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and signing up to be a follower! It means so much to me when I get to link up with someone new, and especially as talented as you! Take care,
Polly
Hi, I just became a follower! Enter me please. I found you thru Debra at Common Ground! Have a blessed day and thanks for having the giveaway. That book-well if I don't win it, I will just have to buy it:)
Just became a follower. I love Stan! And anthropologie... what's not to love?
I am a follower of your fabulous blog!!!
xx
Oh wow this is so sweet of you! count me in! I love love your blog and congrats to you! Stephanie
I missed Ms. T's blog party with her very special guest on that Sunday, so it would be so exciting to still get a signed copy of that treasure of a book. I think I'm officially a follower now, but I've been following your blog all along to see how your dream adventure was progressing.
Smiles,
Carol Casey
jcdas@msn.com
Look at all these comments! My chances are slim. I already have the book, but would love a tour of Anthropology.
What an awesome giveaway! Congrats on 200 followers...er...243 now :) I'm so glad I stumbled across your blog and decided to follow
Wow, I just discovered your blog! Fantastic. The give away is awesome, I love Anthropologie--I could live in that place. Have a great day. Pam Z, Barrington, Illinois/hpzwieg@comcast.net
Just became a follower. Love your blog. Hope I win!! Thanks, Marla
I just found your blog. L-O-V-E, love it. Thank you for sharing this wonderful give away with us. I would so love to win this signed copy. Please enter me.
Count me IN!! I LOVE Anthropologie too!!!
Country hugs and love, Sherry
Just found your post and like it so well I have become a follower! I am also going to blog about your giveaway!
Well.... I am the #113 comment, I hope it is going to be the lucky ###!! Please oh please! Hugs, Janna
What a nice give away! Please enter me I am a follower as of now!
Fabulous giveaway!!! I just signed up to be a follower.
What a way to celebrate! Giving gifts instead of receiving- sweetie you!! I became a follower as soon as I saw you beautiful blog and will get a post about your giveaway up just quickie soon- will come back when I have it posted- trying to get things ready for DH to leave on an emergency trip tomorrow so it might take just a bit.
blessings
mary
Please enter me in the giveaway, I found out about you from Dawn's. I am now going to be a folllower. I like everyone would love to win. Can't wait to see your blog each day. God Bless you and yours. Hugs from Theory just a country gal in Iowa. I will be gone on vacation 10/31 to 11/7 my email address in oldshetlandponylover@netscape.com Thats a mouth full.
I just got your giveaway up on my blog entry tonight!
Wow! That book looks like it would be full of great ideas- & I need all the help I can get! Please enter me! Thanks!!!!
Sure enter me in ....I could always use a spare $25 gift cert. from the greatest store in the world! and a new book!
You are too cool!
Carole
great giveaway! I am a new follower
Raelena
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
I follow this yellow brick road all the time!!! Sign me up sweetie! Happy thrifting !!, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
I just became a follower, and posted on my blog! Love it, love it, love it!
would LOVE to be an owner of such a lovely book :)
I am so glad that I found your blog!! I know I will find loads of inspiration here!! ;0)
What an awesome giveaway!!I would love to win this. I have heard a lot about that store, but never beeen. The book also loks wonderful! I am now a follower too.
Blessings~
...how fun! Please include my name for this giveaway! I found you from The Beautiful Life's blogger comments!! xo
Hi,
Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway!
Smiles, Christine
I'm a new follower! I love your blog layout and the colors, not to mention the subject matter. I hope I win the book!
Great giveaway and blog!
I'm following you (that just sounds so creapy) and have put your nice giveaway up on my first ever giveaways blog. http://southoftheborder58.blogspot.com/2009/10/couple-of-giveaways.html
ohhh, nice blog...i became a follower...have a lovely day!
Just found your great blog through flatwoodsfolkart, and have now added your blog to my daily blog travels.
So happy to have found your blog, Anne! I'm pleased to become a follower and enter your great giveaway!
Eileen
http://ruralwisconsin.blogspot.com
Ohhh shopping at Anthropologie and that wonderful book! Count me in! I'm now a follower and happy to have found your blog! My blogaversary in in one week and I'll be doing a little giveaway myself if your interested !
http://trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com
This is so wonderful. Please enter me. I am a follower.
saulpaugh.chelsea(at)gmail(dot)com
-- Chelsea
great giveaway! i hope i win! who doesn't love anthro.. i'm following
This has GOT to be one of the best giveaway's ever! I've seen that book & have been 'coveting' it. :) Love your blog & your sense of humor always makes me smile. ~Sue~
Who in the heck could not be a follower... You are great! I sure hope I am the winner...ohh this is so exciting :)
Sheila
I blogged it! Would really love the book :) Congrats on almost reaching 300!
http://undomesticchica.blogspot.com/2009/10/fiona-and-twig-giveaway.html
I thought I was in, but just in case...I'm a follower, too!
What a fantastic giveaway and i am so thrilled to have found your blog!
I just became a follower... i look forward to reading many great posts!
xo,
LuLu
love to win this!
sarah
Oh my O my...I found you this evening and so glad that I have!! I love Anthropology and Stan is great! I am a new follower!! Tidings of great joy abound with you and yours!! Susan in Georgia :D
I actually went searching for this book today and neither Borders or Barnes and Noble had it in stores. I was so bummed. This is an excellent giveaway! I've been flipping through your blog all night. Brava my dear. Brava! I'm a new blogger but will post this to my page for sure!
Wow...what a fabulous giveaway!! Found your blog from Gail's "Repurposed Life" so had to pop over and become a new follower. I don't know how many more blogs I can read with my morning coffee, but your is definitely going on my list of "must reads"!! *elaine*
Looks like the odds are against me in the giveaway, but I just surfed on in while trying to find the vintage/junk blogs that really stand out, and yours definitely does. I am Vintage Rescue Squad's sister, just dipping my toes into all of this and loving it.
I just posted about your blog giveaway! :)
I'm a new follower on your blog. I've heard of Stan and would love to win his book and the Anthropologie gift certificate. How cool would that be?
Gretchen
http://mimitoriasdesigns.blogspot.com
oooooo....pick me pick me...I love anthropologie...ha ha didnt really mean to make a rhyme but it works...I just found your blog and love love love it....thanks for the inspiration!
{{{gypsy hugs}}}
Beth
ps Im now following you as well...thanks!
Hi there~~Incredible giveaway!!!! Already a follower of yours. Amazing to have 200 friends already!!!
Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings
Choose me me me!
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