Tuesday, November 17, 2009

From my cottage to yours... a Christmas giveaway!

The week after Thanksgiving finds us decorating our little cottage for Christmas, and since December is right around the corner I thought I'd post my "cranberry & cream" Christmas giveaway now so it can be sent off to the winner in plenty of time for holiday decorating!


So from my cottage to yours, a wee little "cottage" ornament, complete with 'smoke' coming out of the chimney to chase away winter's chill...


... and two mini pots filled with pinecones and berry boughs, as well as the cranberry & cream toile scalloped placemat they're sitting on...


Last year I posted about three nativity sets I own, the most special being the one that belonged to my mom. The two others are vintage sets found while thrifting, both with white figurines (perfect for our little cottage!)... While out shopping with hubby last weekend, I spotted these brand new nativity figurines and it was love at first sight! I quickly grabbed a set for myself and then immediately thought what a lovely Christmas giveaway they would make for one of you, so I picked up a second set!

Now I have to be honest, this is not an expensive set at all, but I thought it was charming and I hope you do, too! (This, and all of my giveaway items were purchased at The Christmas Tree Shop.)

The figurines are actually part of a kit. You can choose to be as creative as you'd like by painting the figures (a small selection of paints is included in the kit), or you could antique or glaze them.... Let your imagination go wild! (Of course I'm going to leave mine white... Is anyone really surprised by that?............ I didn't think so!)


So just leave a comment on this post if you'd like a chance to win my Christmas giveaway! The contest ends at midnight, EST, Monday, November 23rd and I'll announce the winner on Tuesday, one week from today. (That way I might even be able to get it in the mail on Wednesday!)
Again, you'll receive the box/kit of white nativity figures, the two little pine bough pots, the cranberry & cream scalloped placemat, and the little cottage ornament.
Good luck and happy decorating to those who start early!!!!


Donna
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42 comments:

  1. JanNovember 17, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Wonderful give-a-ways...I love them all!

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  2. Sweet Cottage DreamsNovember 17, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    What a lovely giveaway!! I would be delighted to win your sweet treasures! I'd leave the set white, too - and no, I am not surprised you are leaving yours white. :)

    xo
    becky

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  3. ConnieNovember 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    How "enchanting" that is, sweetpea! ;-) I'm game; count me in. I love that little house. Very clever with the smoke coming out of it.
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  4. KateNovember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Merry Christmas! What great gifts!

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  5. KateNovember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Merry Christmas! What great gifts!

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  6. KateNovember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Merry Christmas! What great gifts!

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  7. Sandy aka Doris the GreatNovember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Please count me in - they're all lovely.

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  8. MrsLewisNovember 17, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Yay! I love your cute pots with berries. :)

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  9. Country Wings in PhoenixNovember 17, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Donna!
    I am loving this little giveaway. What a wonderful way to start the Christmas season. I love the little nativity set, and I sure do love the little house with all the glitter and even smoke coming from the smoke stack.

    How devine is that? Ijust love it. Thanks for sharing. Country hugs...Sherry

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  10. momsthewordNovember 17, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Yes, please enter me in the giveaway! I would leave them white too. I like them that way. Thanks for having the giveaway!

    ~ Nan

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  11. CarolineNovember 17, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    awww....what a nice giveaway. I would love a chance to enter!

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  12. Julie MarieNovember 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Hi Donna, what a fun giveaway! I love that little cottage, and it does remind me of yours! I have mine from when I was a little girl (a long, long time ago!) and I treasure them! Love to you... xoxo Julie Marie

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  13. Kathy's Red Door WelcomeNovember 18, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    I'd be most delighted to win your giveaway!

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  14. Joanne KennedyNovember 18, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    You always find the best items at the Christmas Tree shop. I love these items you are giving away. So cute and perfect for a cottage!

    Would love to win them.

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  15. Simply DebbieNovember 18, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    Dear Donna,
    HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. What a perfect give away...THE NATIVITY...I would leave mine white also.
    Your little cottage is so sweet.
    I love your blog.
    Thank You for inviting us to participate in your give away.
    Angel Hugs
    Debbie

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  16. JanelleNovember 18, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    That is QUITE a giveaway! How generous and fun! I love the little house, I just want to move right into it!

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  17. aspiritofsimplicityNovember 18, 2009 at 6:14 AM

    What a sweet giveaway. I would love a chance to win these darling little Christmas things. I will admit that I have already put up some Christmas lights in my house. It was so stormy here last Saturday I just decided to do it a bit early...but I haven't lit them yet....at least not very often.

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  18. ClaudiaNovember 18, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Oh, you know you can count me in! What a nice group of things for the holidays! Thanks, my friend!

    xoxo
    Claudia

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  19. The Curious CatNovember 18, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    oh! that little house is simply delightful! Ah! I love Christmas...so so much! xxx

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  20. LisaNovember 18, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    What a generous giveaway for the holiday season! The little cottage is perfect, how creative to have the smoke from the chimney too!

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  21. LisaNovember 18, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    What agreat offering! Thanks!!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  22. elaineNovember 18, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    I love your giveaway items-your little cottage is such a sweet decoration!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  23. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Oh count me in, Donna! Thanks! I'm so ready for the Christmas fun to begin! ♥

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  24. Raindancer1November 18, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    Hi Donna,
    I love the little Nativity group and I do think white is perfect for it. I will be going to the Christmas Tree Shoppe on Friday but I am afraid my kids will not want me to buy the set because I am a Christmas "nut" and already need to build on 2 more rooms for my Christmas collections, maybe I can give something away so I can get one of these. In fact, maybe I will buy one for a gift [and if I don't win this one, they can give me the one I will buy!!!! My House On The Hill site has s tiny bit of what I have collected on it...can't seem to stop

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  25. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~November 18, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    What a sweet little nativity set. The ornament is a tiny little replica of the bigger paper houses that I love. Someday I'm gonna spring for a whole little village for my buffet display.

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  26. WendyNovember 18, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    How wonderful your giveaways are...I hope I get it this time around! But, good luck to all.

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  27. StacyNovember 18, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    what a beautiful giveaway. i would be tickled to win. my parents had a lovely white nativity we put out every year and i have never been able to find one1!

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  28. akawestNovember 18, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    What a lovely giveaway. :)

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  29. The Old ParsonageNovember 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Oh Donna what a wonderfully generous giveaway! I love everything and would like to be entered to win.

    We're having a giveaway too if your interested, stop on by!

    Leann

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  30. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)November 19, 2009 at 4:14 AM

    What a charming giveaway, please count me in too! Cindy

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  31. Diann @ the Thrifty GrooveNovember 19, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    What a lovely giveaway! thank you for the chance to win!

    I have a giveaway going on at my blog as well. If you get a chance stop bye!

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  32. AnonymousNovember 19, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Donna,
    How beautiful! Thanks for the give a way. I have a set I have been collecting for years. I think I would leave this one white, maybe antique it a little. I just found your blog-it is beautiful!

    Merle
    mkmomus@yahoo.com

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  33. GwendolynKayNovember 19, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    What a wonderful, generous give away! please add my name to the list. I also will put this on my side bar. Blessings!
    Gwen

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  34. WendyNovember 19, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    By the way, my email is: wpmk91@aol.com

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  35. DebNovember 20, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Hi Donna
    Catching up on posts today! Love your little giveaway ~ Thank you. Noticed the Good Dog. Stay book on your sidebar beside this post - it brought back memories of going to the library looking for it knowing that Ben was not well. Hard to believe that was 14 months ago. We are adopting a senior lab (due to arrive from Quebec this weekend) ♥

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  36. AnonymousNovember 21, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    What a nice giveaway. Always enjoy reading your site.

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  37. eNovember 21, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    My, what a lovely blog :)
    Enjoyed my visit very much and can't wait to visit again.

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  38. zachsgranNovember 21, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    such a nice giveaway. I'd leave mine white also...
    zachsgran1 at yahoo dot com

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  39. BetsyNovember 21, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I would love to win the give away, I have not seen anything like the nativity that can be painted. That is so nice.
    You have some nice ideas, love your site.
    Betsy

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  40. UnknownNovember 22, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Very sweet giveaway. Just love the little cottage ornament! Warm hugs, Esther

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  41. Hedy KingNovember 22, 2009 at 8:16 PM

    What lovely goodies you've selected to give away. Please, consider me.

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  42. Cynthia K.November 23, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Hi there! Yes, count me in as the winner of your giveaway - teehee!

    I really love all the items - the nativitiy is precious and cranberry and cream is my favorite toile. I would really love all these items. Thank you for offering.

    I looked at previous posts and enjoyed them so I signed up as a follower so that I don't miss a thing!

    Come see me and I'd be honored if you'd follow me also....

    Cynthia K. (Beauty and Blessings)

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