My very first post, on March 16, 2008, featured this crackled vase of faux pink roses that sits on my dining room table...
Therefore, it only seemed fitting that my first anniversary giveaway include lots of PINK roses! (That, plus the fact that I'm soooo anxious for spring, and I thought many of you might feel the same way!!!) So I went shopping as though I were picking things out for myself; I hope you like my choices! All of these items were purchased from one of my favorite places, The Christmas Tree Shop... As anyone here in the northeast knows, CTS is not an expensive store, but you can always find some pretty cool stuff there! So let me show you what I picked out, just for YOU!!!
(click any photo to enlarge)
There you have it - everything you see on top of the pie safe (except for the lamp - that's mine!!)
You all know how much I love birds and, from your comments, I know a lot of you love them, too! So when I spotted this love bird topiary, I KNEW it had to be part of my giveaway!
Ever since I got them home they've been so excited, chirping back and forth to each other, wondering who the winner will be and where they will be going to live!
And you also know that one of my very favorite colors is robin's egg blue, so when I spotted this fringed pillow with lush pink roses I grabbed it for the giveaway! (It reminds me of a vintage barkcloth material)...
This shabby little garden bunny hopped over to me and asked if he could be part of the giveaway, too... I hope you all like heavily distressed pieces because he's missing quite a bit of his chippy paint...
... especially on his left side... But I told him that I thought you would all love him, just as he is! He asked if he could pose with the two little planter boxes that the winner will get... Again, robin's egg blue and pink roses... It was a done deal as soon as I saw them!
And lastly, this little floral quilted tote with braided handles. These were being sold as lunch bags (they have a soft insulated/plastic interior and a velcro close tab)... I actually bought one of these last year to tote around Delilah, my little Garmin GPS unit... Very handy!!
So there you have it! I hope you like all the goodies I chose for you... It's such a small way to say Thank You to each and every one of you who visit my blog, both old friends and new. Just leave a comment on this blog post and you will be entered into the giveaway. I'm going to keep it open until midnight EST on March 31st... I'll post the winner on April 1st or 2nd.
And if you mention this giveaway on your blog, please mention that in your comment so I can enter your name twice... And if you don't have a blog, please be sure to leave an e-mail address so I can contact you if you win!
Now please visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound to see her Pink Saturday post! While there, you'll also find a list of all the other pink-loving bloggers who are participating in today's PINK SATURDAY!
Donna
Donna
130 comments:
beautiful pinks! Happy Pink Saturday ~ Susan
I love all your gorgeous gifts. Please put my name in the hat and please draw my name!
Thank you, Barbara
barbaragail@charter.net
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know I love everything you got. I have the perfect spots for everything already picked out. OK, I never read the book but I hear if you are positive and think the thought you can bring good things your way. So I'm thinking really really hard about this one. I hope that little bunny hops right over to my place, those cute birds fly right to me and those flowers all grow right here in my garden at home.
I almost didn't post yet because I was worried the first few numbers never get picked but then I had to stop that thought right away and throw out the positive thought of all numbers have an equal chance and my number will be the winning number.....I hope!
Happy year blogaversary! I hope you continue on for many more years.
Hugs,
Joanne
Oops! I forgot to tell you I've posted your giveaway on my blog!
Hugs,
Joanne
Happy Pink Saturday, Donna! You have gathered some lovely things for your giveaway! I always wish I had a Christmas Tree Shop nearby. Happy Blogiversary. I am so glad you are out there in the blogging world!
Happy Anniversary Donna,, great stuff. I was just at the Christmas tree shop yesterday. I love the stuff and the prices. I have to agree with your color choices. I love the color of robin egg blue and pink is my favorite. Thanks for all the inspriation you've given to me over the past few months since I started to blog and have a great Pink Saturday!!
I must say that I love that little bunny! He's just soooo cute!
Your blog has become one of my very favorites. I'm always excited to see what you post next!
Happy Saturday!
Kathi
Happy 1 year bloggiversary Donna! You picked out some lovely items from The Christmas Tree Shop. I too have enjoyed looking at their Shabby Chic collection lately but have yet to purchase any of it. I try not to buy anything right now unless I know just where it's going.
Have a great Saturday. Finally a warmer day!!!!
Congrats Donna!! Wow, it's been a year already? We started about the same time and it's been such fun! I enjoy your blog so much Donna.
Please enter me in your giveaway and I am delighted to advertise your giveaway on my site!! Your gift items are just wonderful and would be so happy with MOI!
Hugs, Sherry
PS Pick me! Pick me!
Oh my! Such lovely girly gifts! I would love ALL of these items..... really... Happy Pink Saturday to you!!
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
enjoyed the music this morning!
a beautiful give-away! I love every thing. I'll keep my fingers crossed for myself...lol. Also,I'll post it on my blog for you. :o) Sue
I've loved your cottage since I first saw it, honey! And I've love to win your giveaway. That pillow is lovely, chickee!
xoxo,
Connie
Happy 100th post anniversary. What a generous and lovely giveaway. Please add my name. I loved your vase picture from your first post. The white buttons as filler is genius! laurie
Wow a wonderful display of goods. AND you have a bunny!! My goodness i'm in love with my bunnies. I see them everywhere now and makes my heart skip beats.
Wonderful shopping day i'd say.
By the by, congrats on your weight loss!! I know how hard it can be and loss is a good loss.
What lovely things! Please enter me in your giveaway! and have a lovely *pink* day!
Margie :)
YOU ARE SO GENEROUS AND THOUGHTFUL. SO GLAD I KNOW YOU BLOG FRIEND. YOUR HOME HAS BEEN INSPIRATIONAL TO ME IN MY NEW LOVE OF SHABBY CHIC. THANK YOU. I HAVE THAT SAME BIRD, AND WILL BE HEADING TO GET THE PILLOW TODAY SEEING HOW LOVELY IT LOOKS IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME. THANK YOU AGAIN.
HUGS FROM MAINE
Happy Pink Saturday!
Absolutely wonderful post!
~ Gabriela ~
Great pink post. I love the garden bunny. He's just adorable.
One day of the week I get to truly indulge my ♥ for pink and today, you sure have made me happy! Thanks so much!
What sweet gifts for your giveaway. I would love to have my name entered! I am going to going to mention it right now!
Nice...
Hi Donna...how sweet of you to have a give-away. It has been a joy getting to know you. You have exquisite taste, wonderful cats, and a beautiful home. Love the items in your give-away...from the gorgeous pillow to the chippy bunny. Someone will be very lucky! Hugs, Kathleen
Happy Pink Saturday! All your pinks are wonderful! Happy Blogiversary! I'm putting my name in for your give-away; you have some wonderful gifts! Have a happy weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Hi Donna,
Sorry, I forgot to tell you that I would post about your give-away on my blog. Thanks.
Blessings,
Sandi
GORGEOUS!
All the things you've picked out are very nice. A sweet giveaway. Bloggers are such a nice bunch in general!
Brenda
Happy Pink Saturday...please add my name for the give away...I love the floral lunch bag the best! Keeping my fingers crossed.
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Your blog is so pretty!!! A wonderful place I like to visit!!!
What a beautiful giveaway. Please put my name in the drawing. I would be very happy to win something from you. Thanks! Debbi
faustx2@yahoo.com
Hiya
I don't know quite what to say as I love it all! I'm sure whichever blogger gets the bunny it will be loved and cherished. Of course I can imagine all those things in my house though!!!! So please do enter me in your giveaway. I will give you a plug and a link in my next blog post too.
Mel xxx
I'm in looooove with the pineapple bird topiary. Everything else is also beautiful but I'm just partial to birds.
Happy Pink Saturday.
Kris
Happy anniversary. So glad that you're having such a great time doing it! I love the tote bag and the little baskets. I love that shade of blue too. So calming :)
I do not have a blog, but I have been reading yours for some time now. I adore your little give away items. My email address is rstower@hotmail.com. You always have such interesting postings. Hugs, ~cindy s~
I love your posting this week, and your blog giveaway. Happy Pink Saturday, Char
I am posted for the Pink Sat on someplace in thyme and not english cottage rose
Congratulations on your first blogaversary! So many lovely gifts!
***Happy Pink Saturday***
Pink, my most favorite color. What a lovely array of prizes, you have such lovely taste.
We have the Christmas Shop here in Western NY as well and I love to go poke around, even my husband has fun finding treasusre there.
Congrats on your year and thanks for the chance to win.
Sue Cahill (sbonetsue at yahoo dot com)
What a lovely giveaway, please add my name and I will be giving you a link from my blog, just give me to the morning, LOL
Margaret
Have mentioned you on my blog Donna
http://margarets-ramblings.blogspot.com/2009/03/lovely-giveaway.html
Please pop my name in again
thank you
hope you get lots of visitors
Margaret
You have lost 13 lbs???? You are so awesome!!!! That is great!!!!!
m ^..^
Just had to come have a look, Mom (Margaret's Ramblings) come to tell me, what beautiful items you have and woohoo one year blogging. Take care Fiona
Happy 1 year blogging Anniversary Donna. What a gorgeous giveaway package you've put together :-)
Happy Pink Saturday.
Lovely stuff in your giveaway. congrats on your first year of blogging.
Peggy
Happy PS and Happy Anniversary.
I love your giveaway items. The pillow is beautiful. It would be a lovely addition to my home. :)
I'll put something about your giveaway on my next blog post.
Have a happy day
Kris
What pretty treasures. I love them all! Please enter my name in your drawing. Thanks.
Terri
fallingleaves58@att.net
Such a lovely giveaway-I love the items you have choosen for the giveaway!
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
Donna...you are such a sweet and generous soul! Happy Almost Blogaversary! It has been wonderful getting to know you and visiting your home through blogland. Yours was one of the first blogs I ever found and continues to be one of my favorites! Now, I am gonna cross my fingers, my toes, my legs, and my eyes and hope I win..because I am absolutely smitten with the bird topiary and little pillow! Happy Pink Saturday, my friend.
Hi,
I just discovered your blog! Please enter me in your drawing :) Congrats on your 1 year anniversary!
jill n.
mjnelson5@hotmail.com
Happy One Year Anniversary!
You are very kind to host this lovely giveaway! You have a great
blog.
Andrea
andie03@verizon.net
I simply love your choice of gifts! Any one of them would be a delight to have and thank you for this springy giveaway!
Lovely! Here from Margaret's Ramblings.
What a lovely giveaway, I would love it but I am sure someone more worthy will win it. I will mention your giveaway on my blog too.
Ah such lovely choices!!!
Your blog looks wonderful-i only discovered you through mel-country in the town-thanks mel!!
Kirsty x
These are such beautiful pictures of such lovely things! I would be delighted to be entered in your giveaway, and I'll mention you on my next blog post. I found your lovely blog via 'Country in the Town', which is another great blog.
What an amazing giveaway - Congratulations on Your Bloaversary
Sara
X
I love everything you picked for your giveaway! I really enjoy your blog. You always brighten my day and inspire me to try to make my home as beautiful as yours.
Thanks, Julie
Oh my what beautiful gifts. I would love to enter your giveaway contest. What a happy day it will be for the winner!
Happy Pink Saturday
Becky
happy PS! congrats on your anniversary.. and please enter my name in your giveaway.. all your giveaway pressies are so pretty.. have a good weekend!
I don't have a blog, but I have you on my reader and enjoy all of your posts. What a generous and beautiful giveaway! Please include me in the drawing.
tomhelrea(at)yahoo(dot)com
Happy Anniversary!
You have a lovely blog. xxxx
Hi Donna
Aww thanks so much for your lovely comment! I'd be honoured if you mentioned me, please go ahead!
Mel xxx
Lovely roses, everywhere! I am in the northeast now and didn't realize The Christmas Tree Store was year round. Will have to check it out! Happy Pink Saturday!
Cute Cute stuff! It's only been a year? WOW!
great stuff!! thanks for the giveaway!!!!
c66mom@hotmail.com
What a generous giveaway! I read your blog often and would I ever love to win
dctm at bellsouth dot net
I started my blog a bit after you did last year---it seems like I've always had one now. It's such a part of my daily life---to visit folks we've found and love (like you), to find new blogs that we love and to write our own posts. I feel like I've known you forever, as you were one of my first folks on my blogroll!
Anyway! Toss my name into your giveaway hat--you know I love the bunny, but I also love EVERYTHING you picked out. It looks like you had so much fun on your shopping trip!
Hope your PSat was a great one! Dana
Donna, congratulations on your anniversary. We've all been graced with the most beautiful blog, your posts and pictures are delightful. I'm very happy I came across your Enchanted Cottage months ago. May you continue to have another wonderful year.
Mary Ellen
charming blog....
happy belated pink
Heidi
Please enter my name in your drawing, I will post it on my blog. I love all the gifts you chose and they will look great in my home. LOL Happy blogaversary!
Love that pillow and the little chippy bunny. Please enter me in the drawing. Congrats on hitting one year!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary of blogging! I've thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog in the last few months. I had no idea there were so many wonderful blogs on the internet, and I probably haven't even scratched the surface!
Congratulations on your one year anniversary of blogging! I've thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog in the last few months. I had no idea there were so many wonderful blogs on the internet, and I probably haven't even scratched the surface!
Aaaawwww they are all so pretty with the pinks and blues! Even Mr Bunny reveals a blue-piece of himself :-) YOu must have searched carefully to end up with everything so beautiful! :-)
Congratulations on your blogversary! :-)
Wow I just bought a chaise lounger where that pillow would look great! Please enter me...
Beautiful Blog :)
I shall think of your precious George in my prayers. I have been reading your story. There are two very dear members of my Family that are too living with it, though both have had different treatments, I am always keen to know their PSA levels, though have to be honest am quite naive to it all really and don't understand as well as I should.
Your giveaway pretties are delightful, not sure if U.K. can go in your hat, if so it would be an honor to be given the opportunity to win such special gifts :)
Take Care
Beast Wishes
Mary
X
Congrats on your anniversary and of course I love your beautiful blog. What nice gifts for a give away, I hope I win. Cindy
Oh my! I love everything you have pictured here. You're right!!! We really do love all the same things...so much in common. Robin's egg blue is my favorite color too! Rabbits, birds, birdcages...can't live without them! Great photos all! Thanks for sharing!
Are Australians allowed to enter? I hope so because I love that pretty blue cushion and cute bunny.
You have such fine taste. (Does flattery work?)
What beautiful prizes! I would love to be the lucky winner. Congratulations on achieving your 1-year anniversary!
I also posted a picture link on my blog about your giveaway. Thank you so much!
I love all of those things! So pretty!
What beautiful items you've picked out! I'd love to have my name in the hat!
Thanks, Pam
Love all of your post's!! I will link to your giveaway on my blog, you are already listed in my favorites!! Happy 100th!!
Oh my goodness! I just came to find your blog because of another blog that I read and I'm so pleased! I adore your blog. Your style is wonderful. And you're having a give-away? I so need to win this give-away because I am going to be decorating a new room and these items would be the perfect inspiration. Im going to be a new follower of your blog and I'm going to share your giveaway too.
You have beautiful gifts in your giveaway.Please put my name in your draw.
Thank you,
Carolyn
Congratulations on your anniversary! I love your blog!
tonyacastleberry@hotmail.com
Oh please do enter me! You have so many cute things to give away, and I like them all! Especially the bird topiary and the pillow, and the bunny. Heck, that's just about all of it!
Kady
Your blog is just delightful, full of wonderful eye candy. Your giveaway is FANTASTIC, and I would love to be the chosen one.You have a great evening.
Jean in Virginia
JCEBASKETS@cox.net
Happy Blog-a-versary!
I love all the wonderful treasures you picked for the give away!
I'd love a chance to win!
Hugz, Dolly
Please add me to the drawing. Happy blogversary!!
Very pretty pink things! I love birds too. I just bought a cute pair at Michaels.
HI...I seem to like what u like lol...very nice blog my dear...luv the music! I would love a chance at winning...glad I was referred here cuz this is a great blog...and nice candy. Cher
hilly77@comcast.net
oh and yes, I follow..who wouldn't? ty for the chance..Cher
hilly77@comcast.net
and congrads to you! gez..that should have been my first sentence! my bad! but it is heartfelt. One day I will get a blog...but for the life of me I don't know why I need one when there is talent like yours out there...who would visit? lol Cher
hilly77@comcast.net
All lovely things, but the bunny clinched it for me. (fingers crossed)
Ooooooooh, it's a giveaway and, what a giveaway it is indeed!!! Please enter my name! I didn't win the HGTV dream house but maybe I can win this!! Thanks, Joanne ~~ glamourgirljoanne@yahoo.com
Such a sweet giveaway. I came over to visit you from
"At Home on the Ridge."
Love your blog!!
THANK YOU.
Sandra
How lovely! and wonderful! And gorgeous! and Spring-y! (is that a word?) I'm finally interested in our house again (after several years) so it's going to benefitting from fluffing and stuff...
Lovely!
Susie
What beautiful gifts! Please add my name. We have a Christmas Tree Store now here in SE Michigan. I must admit that I like shopping there alot. I can see from your pictures that I need to go there ASAP. Thanks
What a wonderful giveaway! I'll be happy to post it on my blog and enter here too!
Hi Donna~ ~
What a wonderful give a way. Some lovely pieces. Thanks and please enter me in the drawing.
Your beautiful black kitty had very unusual white whiskers. My black kitty, who we talked about before, has black ones, but they still look like twins.
Have a lovely week.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Hi..first time visiting your blog. I am enjoying reading all the posts. Please enter me in your giveaway. I will put your giveaway on my blog also. I love the shabby chic look!
WOW!!! I don't think I've ever wanted to win a giveaway as much as I want to win this one, LOL!!! I absolutely LOVE everything, but especially the bird statue and the bunny statue!!! OMG!!! SUCH an awesome giveaway and oh so generous!!!! Happy blogaversary!!!!
Hugs!
Michele R.(CA)
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Butterfly Whispers
What a beautiful blog you have. I love your photos.
Happy Blogaversary! Please enter my name in your drawing.
Kathy
kaktiley@aol.com
Happy blog anniversary Donna!! Can you believe it's been a year?! I'm so glad to have gotten to know you better through blogging :)
(((Big hugs)))
rue
I'd love to have my name put in the hat! What a lovely giveaway.
Congrats on your blog-a-versary!
I would love to have my name put in the hat - your goodies are beautiful.
Thanks!
Lisa
anotherdaytoday@gmail.com
Oh My goodness!!! I would love to be added in your beautiful giveaway! thanks...
Lorena
What a wonderful giveaway!!! Count me in, and congrats on a year of blogging ( mine is soon). I've posted it on my sidebar!
Googling Eloise Wilkin led me to your blog. I am so happy to find you. I love all your posts and your creative 'stories' after each post. My youngest baby is 20 years old, also. Now to enjoy reading all this past year's posts-cooking supper can wait! Cindy
Googling Eloise Wilkin led me to your blog. I am so happy to find you. I love all your posts and your creative 'stories' after each post. My youngest baby is 20 years old, also. Now to enjoy reading all this past year's posts-cooking supper can wait! Cindy
Happy Anniversary! Your blog is Lovely, and so is your give~away... Please toss my name into the hat for a chance to win ~ Thanks! I hope you have many more happy years of blogging...
Blessings...
Pearl
Happy blogiversary! Thanks for offering such a nice giveaway. I love the Christmas Tree Shops too and wish they were in Wisconsin. Whenever I can when we go "home" to Maine, I like to visit them. Fun places!
~Michele
Happy blogiversary! Keep up the good work!
So, I don't know where I've been to miss this contest.
I love it all.
This definitely my entry.
Ciao
Congratulations on a year of hard but beautiful work! I would love to have that lovebird thingy in my sunroom! Where do all those awards come from? Do people make them, or is it a vote thing?
Congrats on a year in blogs!
Lovely stuff. How I long for the lovebirds to live in my sunroom!
Congrats on your year of of blogging. It is so addicting. Please enter me in your giveaway.
Hope you have a wonderful evening.
Cece
I love your blog. I'm a follower! The bunny is ever so cute! I hope I can be considered for your give away. You have inspired me to redo my bedroom. The whole house is too big a project, It would make me crazy. But I think my bedroom needs this! I will check back often. I found you through Pink saturday. Isn't it fun! Hugs, Lisa
I was having a bit of a blah day until I saw your wonderful gifts...the birds have such charm they just made me smile! Thanks...
Happy Anniversary! Love the things in your give-a-way! That little bunny is just too cute! I just noticed the cover on your chair - is that a bedspread wrapped around it? What a clever and beautiful idea! I'm going to try that!
wowwwwww!!!
this is a lovely giveaway!! OMG!!
love all your gorgeous gifts:)
please, count me in :DDD
hugs Isabel
These giveaway items are some of the sweetest I've ever seen on a blog giveaway.... the little bunny would have a wonderful life at my home... I promise to feed and pet him every single day!
DI
The Blue Ridge Gal
OMGosh! What a fabulous giveaway! If this is my second time signing up I am truly sorry! I'm busy with a giveaway too! So if you haven't already signed up for mine please do come on over! The last day to sign up is today! :)
What a sweet, sweet thing to do!
Put my name in the hat and have a wonderful SPRING!
XOXO
Joni
Hi I would just love to be entered in your drawing! You have the best giveaway I have ever seen!
All the best,
Allison
Happy one year! I love the animal pictures and love the great giveaway items! please enter me too Susan V.
seasonalwhimsies.blogspot.com
pedolbailey@msn.com
Everything is so beautiful! I love your taste. Happy Bloggiversary!!!
I can't believe I missed this post until today. I'm glad I browsed! Congratulations on one year and may you have many more happy and fun blog years!
What gorgeous things you've chosen for your giveaway! Congratulations on your anniversary & many many more. Your blog is one of my favorites.
~Sue~
tropicaltess@comcast.net
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