Friday, January 11, 2008

CELEBRATORY GIVEAWAY



Several of you have mentioned this book lately. I got my bookclub copy a couple of days ago and after reading thru it decided that it would make a fun giveaway. I went to Borders to no avail, but found a copy at B&N. To celebrate my 50+ posts I am going to have a drawing. Please leave a comment on this post by Monday@11PM EST. I will pick the winner Tuesday morning which is ( feel a shameless plug coming on??) my birthday. Wait a minute, maybe the giveaway should be my birthday giveaway instead of 50+ posts. Anywho, if you send someone to my blog and they mention you I will give you an additional chance and if you "advertise" my giveaway on your blog ( and let me know) I will give you another chance. Lurkers, please prepare to "come out" for this great opportunity. In the spirit of international peace and harmony this giveaway is open to a world wide audience.

So, let the comments begin. Remember, the comments are on this post only!

Later,
Janet

133 comments:

  1. Well, I'll be. My birthday is on Monday! We're practically twins!

    I must win this. I must!

    xoxo

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  2. My birthday is MOnday too.........wait,not it's not, I just got caught up in all the excitement.

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  3. HI Janet! I'm in...I'm in....ha! I've had a streak of luck lately with the giveaways - heee.....
    And my birthday is next month. Happy Birthday sweetie!
    Hugs,
    Rose

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  4. FIFTY posts!!! Why, I remember when you were just getting started! Which kind of makes me your Blog Auntie, or something!

    Congratulations! Hope you have a very happy birthday!

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  5. I've heard that book is really good, so I'll wait until Tuesday to see if I need to buy it! Congratulations on your 50th post!

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  6. How exciting! 50 posts already?? You are sooo good!!

    Count me in!
    Linda

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  7. I would love to win this book!

    I blogged about your giveaway here:


    http://picturespotspens.blogspot.com/2008/01/win-childrens-clothes.html

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  8. Happy 50th post and Happy Birthday! It's so nice of you to have a giveaway to celebrate.

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  9. I came by way of SusieQ at Rabbit Run Cottage and will be happy to post about your giveaway on Meggies Stuff. Thanks. PS: I also like to look into peoples homes to see their decor.

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  10. Janet,
    Ok, two tries for me, I mentioned your giveaway on my blog!
    Rose
    PS - Good luck to everyone!

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  11. And my birthday is Tuesday - 1/15!!! Happy birthday everyone! I am always up for trying to win something! Please add me to your list. By the way, I LOVED your AAADD story, I have sent it on to many people - it is soooo me! If only there was a pill for that! I always end up spending SO much time reading blogs, and loving them all, I don't have time to update my blog! And then I bookmark so many I can't find a thing when I want to - oh well, thank heavens God loves me anyway! (grin) Anyway love your blog, have a good day!

    Diane - Michigan (I may be the only Michigander/blogger as far as I can tell!)

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  12. Hmmmm - so what year were you born? It seems so many bloggers are SOOO young! I always think I am the same age, and then realize that when they are talking about their kids, they are toddlers, not teenagers and post teenagers! Oh well - but realized too late we share the EXACT same b-day- and I was just curious what year? I mistakenly added mine to my email addy - I got flustered when they said there are "other" Diane Carlson's and stupidly put down my bday, year and all! So I am 11553, so this year is a semi big year-gulp! Anyway - gotta get to work - gotta get something done! (with emphasis on something) But one thing nice about this date is now adays it has become a holiday for everyone with MLK day! And I even get a day off of work - with being a teacher aide and all! Okay, enough blathering - Have a SUPER birthday there twin!

    Diane (again)

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  13. I stopped in from Notes from a Cottage Industry, where you'd left a comment saying there was a giveaway. Curiosity being one of my biggest failings, I had to see what it was. Then I checked your profile, and had to laugh at this: "I read so fast that I often forget what I have read rather quickly." Yes, I am someone of a certain age who also does that! The advantage to all this is you can approach a previously read book and enjoy it all over again as much as the first time.

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  14. I've just discovered your blog while blog reading and I must say - how wonderful. Happy Birthday to you and please enter me in your drawing as I would love to win it. Suzann

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  15. Hi Janet,
    Happy Birthdya! It's so sweet of you to host a giveaway! This book looks wonderful! I have not heard of it!
    Robin

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  16. I love this book...I've been recommending it to all of my friends. Happy Birthday, Janet! I've mentioned this giveaway on my blog today.

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  17. Happy Birthday on Monday and Happy 50th post!

    Count me in :)

    xoxox

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  18. OH HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
    Hope 2008 is your BEST year yet~
    Marsha

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  19. Congratulations on your 50th post and Happy Birthday! Love the name of your blog....I do the same thing when driving outside the city and the suburbs....little vignettes of the country life.

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  20. Hi Janet!
    I found your blog & wonderful giveaway through Plum Water Cottage! I'd love to be in the drawing for this new book!
    Thanks for the chance!
    *Heidi*
    Everyday Cookies blog

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  21. Oh oh! Sign me up! :-) How generous of you to give it away, thank you!
    ~Angela :-)

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  22. I am here from Meggie's blog!
    That book cover alone is gorgeous, please enter me.

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  23. Happy 50th post! I've just discovered blogging and all the wonderful people who are willing to share their life (and talents) with others. Thanks for the giveway. Wish me luck. PS happy birthday!!

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  24. wow I just found you from
    http://meggiesstuff.blogspot.com/2008/01/great-giveaway.html
    I am excited to see if I can win this lovely book! Awesome good luck and Happy bday! I just celebrated my 11 yr anniversay! on the 11th Yeah
    Warmly,
    Stacy~Creativemuse
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?

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  25. howdy! I came here from Deborah's blog. The book you're giving away looks like it's right up my alley :-)

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  26. I just found your blog through Cottage Magpie, spectacular! i have been wanting to get that book so sign me up:>) NOw I'm off to check out the rest of your blog!

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  27. Hi Janet, that book is on my Amazon wishlist so please count me in! Congrats on reaching 50 posts - time flies doesn't it!

    Have a good weekend!

    Manuela

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  28. Hi there! Thanks for the award. You are the best. How's that for a pat on the back?
    Hugs,
    Nan

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  29. I've posted your contest on May December Home. Two chances for meeee!

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  30. Hi Janet
    This is my first visit to your blog ~ congratulations on 50 posts and your upcoming birthday (mine is on tues as well :-} ) This book looks wonderful - please enter me in your Celebratory giveaway ...

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  31. Ooh....Ooh..Sign me up please and happy, happy birthday to you. It's my birthday too next week. ugh!

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  32. Happy Birthday! I found your blog last week through Angela at Cottage Magpie and have enjoyed visiting since! :)

    Your site is lovely!

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  33. Found your blog today via Meggie's. Congrats on post 50 and a very Happy Birthday! I'll definitely be back!!
    MimiG

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  34. Hi Janet, I found your blog via May December Home. Congrats on 50 posts. I will be back to visit again!

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  35. Happy, happy--joy, joy! De-lurking (I've been delurking a lot this month!). I'd love to be entered into your nice giveaway. Cheers!

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  36. Happy birthday! What a sweet way to celebrate. Melissa from The Inspired Room sent me over so put her down for another entry. I am glad that I stopped by because you have a lovely site here!

    Happy, happy day!
    Debbie

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  37. I read "the Inspired Room' regularly. When she mentioned you I had to come comment on your blog. It is NOT my birthday too although mine is coming way to fast. It looks like a good book and I'd love to read it. Keep blogging and thanks.

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  38. Count me in! I just began a Blog about "cottaging" and would love to have a text to get started! Please visit me!

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  39. Hi Janet...I want to be in too...love your blog! Lulu in MD

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  40. Hello Janet, came over from The Inspired room..Hope you have a great day, Happy Birthday.

    Well done on the "50" posts :-)

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  41. Congratulations 50 posts! I enjoy stopping by for a visit.

    Blessings!

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  42. congrats on your 50th post and happy birthday! throw my name into contest, I so want that book.

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  43. Janet wishing you the Happiest Birthday ever and may you continue another 50+ posts! How generous a gift!! Crossing my fingers and toes!

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  44. Happy birthday!! And thanks for the giveaway in celebration of your birthday! Please give Meggie another chance as I found out about it from her blog.

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  45. Am soooo glad to have found you. Happy Birthday! I have been eyeballing this book and NEED (tee-hee) to have it. Putting a plug on my blog right now for my second entry.

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  46. Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday dear Janet.....
    Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu!
    Thats in my best singing voice!
    :-O

    Hope you have the bestest birthday ever!

    Hugz, Dolly

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  47. Happy Birthday Janet!!!!!

    I just found your blog through another site. Lovely Blog!

    Hope to win - but I never win anything!!!! Oh well, try, try, try again.

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  48. I found your blog by way of Teresa at Plumwater Cottage! Happy Birthday!
    I've seen that book around, looks good!

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  49. I found site through The Inspired Room... and I really like your blog! :)
    Please enter my name for this wonderful book!

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  50. Hi, Janet, heard from Melissa you were having a giveway...count me in! And Happy Birthday to you this week...enjoy!

    Rhoda

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  51. Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday Dear Janet, Happy Birthday to You.....And Many More! Also, congratulations on your 50 blogs. Way to go! Please enter me in the contest for the fabulous book! Thank you.....Cindi

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  52. Hi Janet Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway. I really would like to win that book. Everyone seems to be talking about it! Pick me!
    Love the song. It made me laugh! Only those of us of a certain age would get it :)
    Happy birthday and congratulations on 50 posts. Rhondi xo

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  53. Happy Birthday to You:) I came to visit via Melissa at the inspired room. Take Care, Rachael:)

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  54. Happy Birthday, Janet! I found you via "The Inspired Room" and am looking forward to exploring your site.
    I hope the year ahead will be filled with good things that inspire and challenge you.

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  55. wow janet, the whole blog world is commenting!!! great:) and congrats on your many postings. not as many as the years you have, but almost!!! (haha) and i'm not a blogger, but if diane from michigan reads this, i am 56 and i started out in dearborn, michigan, a ford-brat... so i'm thrilled that you are having so much fun and such positive reinforcement, both of which are great b'day presents!!! love, jkj

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  56. Well, in the spirit of January birthdays, 38 longs, and 50+ posts, I must enter this drawing! Seems like I just made the deadline, too...

    Ahhhh...remember those "I don't think I can figure out how to have a blog" days?? So glad you figured it out ;)

    Thanks for keeping up with me...Cassie

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  57. House peepers!!

    Wow!! we all come out of the woodwork when we see prize!! isnt that terrible - (but i"m smiling!!)

    now, I saw you on
    maydecemberhomes blog so please make sure she gets another chance at the prize!

    also this is a great illustration for competitions helping you know who is actually out there!!

    and congrats on the 50 posts!

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  58. Oooh- Meggie sent us over just in time to sign up for this fabulous giveaway!!! Pick me, Pick me!!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  59. You have 61 comments!!!

    How cool is that!

    I THINK my birthday is..okay, so it is not Monday but I will be leaving you a little something on my blog...
    I had planned on doing it last night but it was one of those nights! Got no blogging done at all!

    I hope you are having a WONDERFUL birthday!!!

    Happy Birthday to a cery special lady. I am SO blessed to know you!

    Love and hugs,
    Sue

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  60. Congrats for everything! This was just too good to keep to myself. Which is why I included in my weekend blog post - A Book Blogger's Diary

    Hope that's ok with you.

    Thanks and have a great New Year!

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  61. Happy Birthday and Happy 50th post. I think I am a guilty housepeeper too. Love to win the book.
    Thanks,
    Teresa V

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  62. Hi Janet - I found your blog through Cindy's, My Romantic Home. I enjoy housepeeping also.
    Is it to late to enter your giveaway?
    Joan

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  63. d love to have a chance at the book. Saw it on Pennys blog also.

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  64. Whoa, talk about a response! Count me in too...

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  65. How nice of you to host such a great giveaway, Janet!!!
    Count me in!
    Tracey
    ps. thanks for the award!

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  66. Happy Birthday my dear blogging friend!!!! Hope you have a fabulous year :o)
    ~Des

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  67. Well Happy Birthday and Happy Blogaversary. I just celebrated my birthday on Saturday and my hubby's is on Tuesday too. Just thought I'd tell you I enjoy your blog and would love the chance to win the gorgeous new book. Thanks~Teri~

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  68. How fun! I just saw this book advertised in RH, which I bought for the first time a couple days ago. I'm glad I read about your giveaway on "Notes from A Cottage Industry" blog. It must be fate!

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  69. I would love to win this looks to be, interesting book!

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  70. Congrats and happy b-day. Count me in for the book.

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  71. Happy Birthday Aquarius baby!
    And congrads on reaching 50 wonderful posts!
    Is this FUN or what!!!!!!

    Birthday blessings to you and all the other january babies out there!

    Oh Oh Oh I do, I really DO want to win this book! :-)

    Smiles,
    Dolly

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  72. Oh man, seventy five comments....I think I'm a bit late to the party, Janet! (My excuse is I've been drowning in Christmas ornaments and had no time to blog-visit!) Thanks for the invitation, and congrats on your birthday!

    BTW, years ago, we sang that lil' song to our friend Melinda on her 30th birthday. Once you hgave a few drinkes and get the song, going, there are alllllll kinds of gestures & dance moves to add to it! ;o)

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  73. What a fun giveaway! I keep hearing fabulous reviews of this book! :) I found your blog through Tracey's. Happy blogging!

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  74. I'm here via Notes from a Cottage Industry. The book looks very lovely! I would love to win!

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  75. Happy Birthday, Janet!!! What a wonderful giveaway goodie! I'm in girl and I'm going to post about you right now!!!! I've been wanting this book, too! Oh, and please enter my contest if you haven't OK? I do hope you have a wonderful birthday....xxoo, Dawn

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  76. Congratulations and Happy Birthday!
    I read about you on Notes from a Cottage Industry. What a nice thing you are doing.....VMW in OR

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  77. Here's one of the lurker's peeking around the woodwork! I found you thru Tracey at Notes From a Cottage Industry. This book looks FAB-U-LOUS. I must have it...sure would rather win it then buy it, LOL!

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  78. Hi Janet,
    Just came from Susie Q's blog to wish you a Happy Birthday!
    Hope you don't get snowed in.
    Visit me sometime,
    Rosemary

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  79. Dawn from The Feathered Nest sent me over to have a look see at your blog and to wish you a Happy Birthday! I recently just had my 50th post also! What a great give away, count me in!

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  80. happy b'day! i saw announcement from dawn. i just got into this blogging, reading,and soooo love it! there are soooo many talented gals out there! i keep little lites on 24/7/365, cuz i just love the warm glow it gives. most rooms have 2 little lites! the book looks so neat. i love the vintage! how i coulda lived on the other side of this century. but then i would not be blogging, i guess... i am a december, share my day in Jesus's month, like dawn. have a blessed day...vikki =)

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  81. Hi Janet! I found your blog through Tracy at Notes from a Cottage Industry. Now I have to add another blog to read daily, because yours is so fun! Happy birthday!

    Marilyn

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  82. You've brought this lurker out....and my birthday was Saturday! Happy capricorn girl! Hope yours is the best yet!!!!

    ~Kristy

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  83. Hello Janet, my name is Shelley ! I heard about your give away from Dawn, at The Feathered Nest. I would love to join in on the drawing. That must be a wonderful book. What a great give away !
    Thanks so much.

    Blessings,Shelley

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  84. Please enter me. I love looking at decorating books. :-)

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  85. Please add me to the drawing - thanks!

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  86. Hi Janet,
    First off, Happy Birthday and congrats on your 50+ posts. I heard about you from Dawn at the Feathered Nest and would love to enter your give-a-way. I am now up to 57 posts I think, maybe I should do a 60th give-a-way.
    For Love of Home
    Cindy

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  87. 50 posts, that's great! The book sounds like a wonderful give-away... I hope your birthday turns out to be the best yet!

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  88. Happy 50th Post! And your giving back to all of us who read them. Thanks.

    Tracy

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  89. Happy Birthday and congrats on 50 posts! Dawn/Feathered Nest sent me to your blog and you have a new fan!

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  90. Happy Birthday! I'm excited to join in the fun for your giveaway!

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  91. OOps, I didn't realize I had to comment on THIS post to get in the giveaway! Sorry. lol
    Happy Birthday to you!
    Carol
    http://ourreddoor.blogspot.com

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  92. Maybe we'll end up in the slammer together! I also love 'glancing' in windows during an evening walk. I think rooms look even better framed by the curtains and lit with warm lighting. I'm not coming out of lurking because I just found your blog courtesy of Dawn at The Feathered Nest (there you go, Dawn, another chance at the book), but I'll be back. We think alike. Happy birthday and happy blogging. Annie

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  93. Happy Birthday!!!!!
    and happy 50th post....what a great giveaway, I love books!
    Kathie

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  94. Happy birthday! How nice of you to have a giveaway. Count me in, please.

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  95. Happy Birthday Janet! I found your blog by way of Tracey at Notes from a Cottage Industry. So nice of you to have a giveaway! Please sign me up.
    Pam

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  96. throwin' my name..hoping i win!!
    what a sweet blog.. ok..off to read more now :)
    hugs..
    sandy

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  97. Well Happy Birthday! I will mention you on my blog as well, and refer my friend Nicole to your site.
    Thanks for the chance
    ksun_1999@yahoo.com
    Kelly

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  98. feathered nest sent me here.. her blog are awesome ! and I'm glad she did because I love your blog too!

    I always want to learn vintage for my kitchen but I dont know how to start.. my fiance and I love to go flea market!

    Happy birthday to you!!! :)

    Katey

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  99. Hi Janet,Just found out about your giveaway...just in the nick of time. what a generous give a way! I have my fingers and toes crossed! Happy Happy Birthday!

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  100. I would love to receive this book. Thanks!

    Happy Birthday!

    Brandy

    tibral(@)bellsouth(.)net

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  101. Happy birthday I came here by the way of Notes from a Cottage Industry, Have a happy one.....

    Kelly

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  102. The Feathered Nest posted your book give-away and I'm thrilled to have a chance to win such a great prize. Happy Birthday! My oldest grandchild is 6 years old today so there are lots of people singing the Happy Birthday song to you and their loved ones:)

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  103. Well may I say Happy Birthday, I enjoyed your blog...
    ~Kathy

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  104. ok! ok! I was told by The Feathered Nest to get over here and post a comment! I don't think I've visited your blog before, so will check it out! I've been planning to get this book, but hopefully, I'll be picked!!

    Toni

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  105. i am probably the last to show up...best is last tho...blessings today, rebecca

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  106. Add to name to hopeful list...and if you have a VERY hopeful list, that's the one I want to be on!

    Thanks,

    Nancy Ward

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  107. Pleeeeease pick me! Does it count if that's my age :)

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  108. Happy Birthday, Janet...I haven't visited before, but I'll be back! Stop by and visit the hamlet when you're in the neighborhood!

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  109. Janet, you make my day. What a great sense of humor. Yes, my boobs too move to and fro and I suffer from AAADD. My birthday is in March and will be 53. Happy Birthday to you and many many more.

    Peggy

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  110. oooh i just made it!!! this book was just added to my amazon wish list recently, i would LOVE to win it instead...i am having a give~away too, pop over and enter:)

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  111. I loooovvvee your blog. I hope I win.

    Debbie Kay

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  112. whew-glad I kept reading! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!

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  113. Nothing like getting over here by the seat of my pants. I'd love to win this book.

    Happy Birthday!!

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  114. Just wishing you a Happy Birthday....I heard about this giveaway at Notes From a Cottage Industry...Have a GREAT Birthday!!

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  115. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANET!!! Spoil & pamper yourself.... that's what birthdays are all about! :) Seattle Sue

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  116. I just found your blog and look forward to reading more. I would love to enter your giveaway. Thanks and happy birthday!
    Kari

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  117. Please enter me if I'm not too late. Tracey from Notes from a Cottage Industry sent me. Love your blog.

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  118. Oh, GOOD GRIEF...I almost missed your giveaway. I have been in and out of blogland for over a week now so I have missed some goodies, I know. Pls. enter my name.
    hugs, bj

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  119. Oh, GOOD GRIEF...I almost missed your giveaway. I have been in and out of blogland for over a week now so I have missed some goodies, I know. Pls. enter my name.
    hugs, bj

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  120. oooh, I'm just barely hitting the comment deadline !
    Happy Birthday :)

    I am here from Tracey's A Cottage Industry blog.

    Deann

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  121. I found you through Dawn of Feathered Nest. Looks like a great book, hope I win and I've enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks, Theresa-Garden Antqs

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  122. Oh what a great giveaway!! Am I too late???

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  123. Hi Janet, I found you through Dawn ~ The Feathered Nest. I'd absolutely LOVE to be the winner of your book. And I think I'm entering. . . just in the nick of time.

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  124. Happy Birthday !! Please sign me up !! Also, I am having a give away, please come enter !! :)

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  125. I like what you've done with your snowman. Adding new life to an old character is fun and in a sense "recycling" it, don't you think? I like to do this as well. I even buy things that I do not like the color on and repaint them before I use them in my home.
    I am Pamela at
    http://HomesteadMercantile.blogspot.com
    I will mention your contest on my blog and Happy Birthday!

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  126. Happy Happy Birthday; I hope the sun will shine brightly on your special day! Linda

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  127. Dawn sent me over from her blog and I'm glad she did! It's OK that I missed the drawing but I wanted to say Happy Birthday and today is my darling granddaughter, Ella Ireland's 4th birthday! So happy birthday to you (and to Ella) and hope your day is all you want it to be!
    Colleen

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  128. fun giveaway!

    Sorry I missed getting this in one of my daily contest roundups.

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  129. WHOO Hoo! Count me in! this is my first visit to your blog and I followed Deborah from picturespotsandpens, so add her twice!

    Blessings

    Linda

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Thanks for stopping by. Please leave me a comment if you have enjoyed my blog. I look forward to "chatting" with you.

Thanks,
Janet