Hello!
When I first started blogging, I had no idea what to expect...
I actually didn't have any expectations because I didn't know what blogging was, I thought only people like Martha Stewart had a blog. I had no idea that it was this amazing community of women who love to support and encourage one another....
I was so nervous when I got my first 100 followers....
I actually had an anxiety attack....
I thought to myself what in the world will I share with them...
I honestly just started a blog to share with others that you don't have to live in a mansion or own your home to create a home you love, and you can live with white even if you have a large family and live on a ranch with kids that love to swim in the muddy ponds : ) You don't have to live in an old french farmhouse in the south of France to live in a home that has a french farmhouse feel, we live in a newly built modular home (we do not own this home, although I wish we did : ) and have tried to add a little french farmhouse charm throughout the years....
Shortly after I started blogging
I decided to open a shop because readers were asking where I got some of the items in my home....
It took me a year to get my online shop opened...
I am still working on trying to achieve that vision that I have in my head.... Not sure if it will ever happen...
My shop has now been open for a little over a year and a half.....
I can't thank all of you enough for all of the support you have given me these past couple of years....
Your support and encouragement came at a time when I needed it most...
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Today I wanted to giveaway three prizes to show how much I appreciate all the support and encouragement you guys have given me...
There will be three winners drawn...
Prize 1~ $300.00 gift card to my shop
Prize 2~A chic french linen tote filled with a few items from my favorite bakery and a Raw Materials Design French Waiter Apron
Prize 3~a dozen 6"x6" lavender pillows
Giveaway details will be at the bottom of the post....
First I just wanted to share a few images of new products in the shop....
I listed these items in my shop over a month ago, so some of the items are already sold, but I thought I would share the images anyway....
I had shot these images towards the beginning of July and already shared some of these images on facebook so sorry for the repeat images....
(It actually ended up being an expensive day....
Adele ended up with two foxtails in both of her ears : (...
So we had to make a quick trip to the vet....)
I found these vintage french tolix chairs at the Chateau Sonoma Flea Market and am so excited to be able to offer them in my shop....
I wanted to create a scene for the shoot that still had a farmhouse feel mixed with a little industrial.
I wish I had gotten a little more creative with the table setting, I kind of did the same as I always do...
I loaded the french carrier with European milk bottles, my hydrangeas, and some French lemonade from Safeway...
A few more images of french farmhouse items you will find in my shop....
vintage french tolix chairs
I love this little basket, I think it would make an adorable flower girl basket for a wedding...
Giveaway Details.....
Winner # 1 will receive a 300.00 gift card to my shop......
Winner # 2 will receive a french linen market tote filled with a Raw Materials Design apron and a few finds from my favorite Bakery, Andrae's Bakery........
I think everyone should get to experience shopping at Andrae's so I wanted to giveaway a couple of my favorite items from Andrae's Bakery....
Sonoma Sea Salt from Andrae's Bakery
I had posted here about how I love using sea salt when baking....
Winner #3 will receive a dozen 6"x6" lavender pillows made from a variety of red striped grain sacks and french linen.
Giveaway Rules!
Giveaway is open to my international readers as well : )
First winner drawn by random number will win a
Second winner drawn by random number will win
a chic french linen tote filled with a few items from my favorite bakery and a Raw Materials Design French Waiter Apron
1. All you have to do to be entered in the giveaway is leave a comment stating how you would use
your 300.00 gift certificate to my online shop if you were to win....
Also please feel free to leave your website and blog address if you have one in the comment section....
OPTIONAL
If you would like to receive additional entries.....
(in order for additional entries to count please leave a separate comment for each additional entry)
2. Share the giveaway on your blog (optional)
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4. Post about the giveaway on Twitter (optional)
5. Post about the giveaway on Pinterest (optional)
Giveaway ends August 25th at midnight.
I just want to thank you again for the continued support so many of you have given me these past couple of years....
Also a special thank you to Lori of White Flower Farmhouse, I wouldn't have ever started a blog if it wasn't for the kindness and encouragement you showed me one rainy day....
Take Care,
Maria
