Sunday, February 21, 2010

Last Chance to Enter 52 FLEA's First Year Anniversary Give-Back!



I wanted to share this special gift that sweet girlfriend Paula gave me last week...



Do you see this set of three white vellum covered books on Paula's mantle?
... photo courtesy of Carole...



Well, now they are mine! Or at least three others, similarly covered are mine!
We girls have been admiring stacks of these beautifully covered books at one of our favorite stores...Taken For Granite...
The last time Paula visited...they were on sale...
...she scored big!
...and of course, being Paula....she shared with Evi and me!
I just love them!




It was such a beautiful weekend...the sun shone both days...all day long.
I'm a different person when the sun shines!



We had a lovely evening ...



... and I hope you did too!



Here is my Lisa Leonard original....the captured heart necklace....



I am so pleased with this piece...it is meaningful...
...yet casual and fun...just like my Dan and Kate!

Don't forget Monday at 6 pm EST is the deadline for entering
52 FLEA's first anniversary Give-Back!

You've got to be in it to win it! Wouldn't a $50 gift certificate to Lisa's online shop be wonderful?
...and don't forget....also included in this Give-Back is a copy of the new Jeanne D'Arc Living Magazine and that ever so special edition of Somerset Life!

Good Luck my friends!
Good night!
:)

27 comments:

Lady Pamela said...

Any ideas on how someone could craft some similar looking books? They are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

Anne Lorys said...

Those books are gorgeous! They look like "you". :-)

Beautiful necklace, too!

Have a wonderful week,
Anne

Lisa Holtzman said...

Wow, what a great post...so many goodies to see! Love the books, the necklace, your photo of the chair in the snow, really nice : )

jade said...

My dear Laura,
your great pictures and warm words are always such a great inspiration for me - the books are so lovely and all the other treasures too - thank you so much and have a wonderful week,

Hugs Jade

Anonymous said...

Hi Laura,
What a beautiful picture of that old wooden bench in the snow! All of your pictures are so lovely! And your necklace is fabulous.
Have a great week Laura.
Sincerely,
Melinda

Suz said...

Love your necklace! She does beautiful work.

Funky Junk Sisters said...

Oh how I can get so lost (day dreaming) looking at all your beautiful photos! I loved the pics and everything in Somerset!
xoxo
Dixie DeRocher
Funky Junk Sisters

Lou said...

Love love love the little adirondack chair in the snow... xx

Fabulously French said...

Lucky you, I love those books!

Leeann x

Mélanie A. said...

I love those books. You are lucky.I hope I'm going to win

cheryl kuhn said...

I can't figure out which I love more the books or the necklace!! Both are spectacular and lovely with meaning to them both. I hope you enjoy them for many years to come!!

Enjoy the Seasons said...
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Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

I'm different when the sun shines too. Glad you had a nice weekend, Laura.

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

FABULOUS Giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win. All great photos of some beautiful things today.

TAPESTRIESOFNATURE said...

YOU ARE SO GENEROUS WITH YOUR GIVE BACK PRIZE.
BE SURE TO LEAVE COMMENTS ON MY BLOG SO THAT YOU CAN HAVE YOUR NAME PUT IN MY BIG BASKET FOR EVERY TIME YOU COMMENT. JUST 5 MORE POST TO GO BEFORE THE BIG DRAWING!

HAVE A GREAT DAY, JUDY

annie said...

What a wonderful gift---those books are beautiful.
Thank you for the opportunity to enter for your fantastic give away as well.
Congratulations on ONE YEAR!!
annie

Pansy Cottage Girl said...

Hi Laura~ Ive been MIA for a while and your blog is looking so pretty. I'm trying to make the rounds before I hit the studio. Have a great day.

Rosemary said...

Wow Laura,
You have some really nice friends.
Love those books!!!
The necklace is so pretty.
You have a great week!!!
Rosemary

red ticking said...

always such a wonderful post... hoping you had a nice weekend... and here is to a great week xx pam

Maura @ Kisiwa Creek Photography said...

Beautiful books! I love your photo's...I too can get lost looking at them and I am SO glad I found your Blog. Thank you for the pleasure you bring to so many others!
Maura

said...

In a world where there can be so much decay and ugliness it is wonderful to see your lovely photographs. I appreciate your skill in composition, balancing textures and combining colors. Maybe you have found your next career!
I would be delighted to be entered in your contest.

kristinco said...

Je suis en admiration devant ces couvertures de livre !!!

Andy's Attic said...

I, too, feel different/better when the sun shines. Love the little tea light holders and the books. Hope I am entered in your giveback.
Annette

Les Cotrions said...

Ciao Laura! Thanks for your translation! I'll use you as my personal dictionary!
Gorgeous gifts you received! The books are stunning with the old text! I'm a different person when the sun shines too!
Have a nice and sunny new week!
Big hugs!
Vale

La Maison said...

Nice pictures and that deckchair in the snow
adorable.
Lots of sun this week.
Hermine

Pink Heather said...

Love the image of the beach chair in the snow :) Summer will be here soon.

Trouvais said...

Hi Laura! Doesn't everything look better on old script! Love those books...I've go one of my husbands old HUGE PDR's (Physician Desk Reference)painted a base creme, umbered up a bit,in process. Again...LOVE those books. Lucky girl. XO Trish