Shebang!! Pow! Woohoo! You guys rock!
Excitement is in the air! You do so much for me and it's time for a Giveback!!
The reason? Actually there are 750 reasons, well 751 now......followers!! It's a milestone!
You've astonished me!!
You make my day....do you know that? Everything that goes on, I'm always thinking of you. Special events, everyday occurrences, trips, places to shop, DIY projects, they are all things to share, things I love to share with you! And, the fact that you read....it means more than I can possible convey. It's truly an honor and a priveledge to share with you! Thank you for supporting me in that!
So, how do I say thank you? By giving back with a gift of course!
It had to be a special gift, a big gift! So, here's what I've chosen for you!
A beautiful BIG 32" Santos doll with a caged bottom skirt, just like the one on the mantel at 5th Place!
If you love her like I love her, leave a comment and you are automatically entered to win.
If you leave a comment and you happen to also be a follower, you'll get 2 chances!
And, please let me know if you are posting about the Giveback on your blog and I will enter you a 3rd time!
Entries accepted until 8pm on Monday night, we will announce the winner at 10pm.
If you have a special thought about the Shoppe, the blog, or if there's something you particularly enjoy reading about, or just something you want to share, this is the perfect time to tell us! Your comments make my day....I read every single one!
146 comments:
Laurie,
It's amazing how quickly your blog is growing...I'm so happy for you. Thank you for inspiring us constantly with your beautiful treasures.
Mary :o)
WOW! I'm not surprised there are now over 750 followers. It is my favorite! Just something very special about you and the shoppe; that feeling of comfort, home, joy that you bring to all you do. Thanks for being my inspiration. I will post about the giveaway of course...would LOVE to have that incredible doll!
Lots of hugs,
Becky C
What a wonderful following you have.
I am a follower and I love this give a way.
((((HUGS))))
Ooooh, I do love it! And, I am a follower! : ) I love when you show us how you use things that you might carry in your shop in your home. I think this helps people {us} see how something might be used or displayed.
Congratulations on the success of your store and blog. It is the first thing I check into every morning.
Sharon
You shouldn't be surprised at all at how fast your blog following is growing...it was a true pleasure to have found you. I enjoy seeing all your beautiful inspiration everyday. You have such a warm, comfortable and beautiful style that I just love to look at - and maybe copy a little bit!
Have a wonderful, happy day!
Sarah
Such a lovely give-a-way... congrats to a wonderful blogger with a great talent...
Oh my, she is gorgeous!! What a treasure! I love reading and seeing what beautiful things and inspiration you have to share!!
I am a loyal follower too!!
Have a wonderful week!!
You are the sweetest thing! This gift is amazing...pick me...pick me;)!
I am a follower...I love your blog...and you! I also will be putting this on my sidebar!
Congrats on the success of your site...you sooooo deserve it!
Enjoy!
Cathy
I would absolutely love to win this, you know I'm a follower, and check out my blog...your giveaway is on my sidebar! Please pick me!!
wow oh wow....who wouldn't want that beauty!!!! I know what you mean, it is nice haveing a blog and meeting people and all there inspiration!!! thanks so much for the chance and of COURSe I am a follower!
Oh my - how VERY generous of you! I'm a fan & a follower!
Congrats on having a stellar blog!
I love your blog. It's a daily thing to see what's new. Thank you for all of the inspiration.
You rock girlfriend!! What a great item to giveaway!
Congrats on your success!
I have a give away going on too so plz come and enter
i love your blog! You do such amazing things! You were the first blog I followed! I love those doll, I saw them on another blog and have been looking for them since!
I became a follower because you have such amazing things to look at and I cant wait to see each and every time what u have to show next. you are truly gifted and you inspire me to try to make my home as comfy as possible. thanks, and best wishes on your following and store. Have a great day!!!!!
Thank you for the giveaway! I subscribe to your blog via Google Reader and I look forward to it everyday!
texasaggiemom
Laurie, I LOVE your blog and your store!! I treasure the things I have bought. I would so love to win this doll. Thanks, Stanna
(shabbyloft@aol.com)
Have followed your blog for sometime. I love it!
Oh Laurie what a wonderful give away! I'm a follower and I will post this on my blog...I'll comment again when I'm done. Thank you for all the inspiration you give us! Take care....Maura :)
Hi LaurieAnna! I'm a follower and regular reader of your blog. Your work inspires me. Love all the features on the renovation of your cottage. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Congratulations!
xo
Claudia
Congrats on 701 followers! I am one of them and THIS is a great give away!! Please enter me and keep up the good work!
Lou Cinda :)
Laurie Anna, giveaway or not I love and look forward to your posts. Thanks for sharing your clever ideas with us.
Laurie,
I've been a follower for quite some time. You have a most inspiring blog and I thank you for all the inspiring posts.
Keeping my fingers crossed on the Santos! What a lovely gift for anyone to win.
Blessings,
Shanna
That is so special to have that many followers! Congratulations! I am a follower too!~Patti
Congrats on your followers!! I am one and love visiting here.
LaurieAnna, Congrats on your 750+ followers and the success of the shop and your blog! You are such an inspiration to so many of us and I can't think of anyone that deserves the success more.
The Santos is amazing! I have been drooling over a similar one at Ballards for quite a while. I am a loyal follower and I will post the giveaway on my sidebar.
xo, Sherry
I am a follower now, so I won't miss anything, I hope! I found you thru Time Worn Interiors and all you bloggers are amazing. One day, Ihope to have one too. Much to say and little time to say it. The giveaway looks wonderful and how generous you are! I would love to win, so count me in!
I love your blog!!! I only wish I lived close enough to visit your shoppe in person.
I have been a follower for quite awhile now and continually refer back to your site for inspiration.
I already shop and follow you, so now I may win something, too! Yea!!! You have great style, so just more of the same is good with me...Lezlee
Wowza...751 followers...congrats!
How nice of you to do a giveaway! I'm one of those followers, of course. It's been a joy seeing all of your inspirational ideas and lovely products!!
I'll post about your giveaway on my sidebar!
Have a great day!!
Hugs ~ Jo :)
Well isn't that just funky cool. Would love to win one. I'm going to try very hard to make a trip in July (I know, its gonna be hot!). I'm a follower and I'm posting on my blog. Love the shop!
OMG! 751! How wonderful. I will be blogging about the giveaway and I am a follower...yeah, 3 chances! Hugs, Patricia
I follow you anyway and do enjoy your blog...a chance to win this is just icing on the cake!
Laurie,
I absolutely love your blog, shop and everything...... I have fallen in love with these beautiful Santos and have coveted them whenever I see them..... Glad I'm a follower and have 2 chances to win.... crossing my fingers....
Rhonda Lou
Oh my goodness, congratulations on your following. I'm certain it's because so many of us have enjoyed the photos of your shop and more recently of 5th place/ I love the photo of the outside it just looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing with me.
Smiles,
Carol
What a gorgeous & generous giveaway ~ Thank you! A Santos has been on my "wish list" for ages :-)
We should be thanking you for letting us into your world through your blog!
And can't you hear the santos whispering "I want to go live with Connie, I want to go live with Connie'.
Thanks for the chance!
~~Connie
Oops, forgot to say I'm a follower - for a looong time!
I must be dreaming of that santos! I also put a pic of her on my sidebar! 3 chances! That ought to work!
ohh - sign me up Laurie!!! I loved seeing your Canton shop when I was there ..but sad I did not get to meet you.. :0(
That is incredible! I am already a follower! Love getting to see your life as a shop owner! Plus the pictures of your house are very inspiring too!
Jody
Wow! What an accomplishment :) I adore your blog and big time heart your store!! I would love love the santos cage doll for my lil house...I have a spot for her already in my head! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway...you are too sweet :D
~Lolo
oh i never seen these before fantastic.......would love to be the winner....i have followed you and alot more since beginning of this year now i am addicted to blogs!!!
Look at you growing and glowing! Congrats on allll those followers! Come see me, would ya? ~Mindy
L.A.,
You are proof positive that if you do what you love...it will love you back. Don't go changing! 'Course I'm a follower...have been for a long time!
Debbie
Love your blog and your giveaway is totally awesome!!
I am totally a follower as well!!
Hugs
SueAnn
I am already a follower...which makes me want just about everything you show. Well, I'll just admit it..it makes me want EVERYTHING!! I live in Oklahoma and I so want to make a road trip your way. I'm working on it!! Lori L
Good Golly YES! I'd love to win your Santos! I've loved it since I saw it in your post.
Also...I'm already a follower...Thank you! **Tami
love her! yep, I do! and I follow you already.Congrats on 750, it will hit one thousand before you know it! we know a good thing when we see it! thanks!!
I love her! I want to see her on my mantle! LOL and I am a follower also!
XXOOXXOO Sarah
OMG! She's beautiful... I WANT her!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Tania
I'm following now too!
Tania
Cuteness!!!
I don't kid myself that I'll win this little treasure... Nope, I'm the schleprock of Blogland...
But I'll stll comment and tell you how much I LOVE to click on your blog and see what new treasure you have in store for the day.
It really makes me reconsider so many things that I see and might have overlooked before.
Just a delight!
LaurieAnna,
It's no doubt your blog has so many followers; it's beautiful. I also adore your wonderful online shop. Thank you for this generous giveaway. I think she would love her new home on a mantel in the Fairfield House!
Deborah
YOUR SHOP IS MY VERY FAVORITE!!! I CHECK YOUR BLOG DAILY. YOU ARE SUCH A TALENTED GAL AND SINCE YOU TOO LOVE ANIMALS AND DEVOTE YOUR LIFE TO RESCUING THEM, THEN WE ARE KINDRED SPIRITS.
YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BUNCH-O-GALS AT THE SHOP THAT TRULY SHARE YOUR CREATIVITY! WHAT FUN YOU BRING TO BLOGGING! THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR GREAT IDEAS AND INSPIRATIONS!
Cool little guy, I would love to use him somewhere here.
Here I am, cruising around, trying to catch up on my favorite blogs and find that you have a fabulous giveaway! I'm sure I'd have commented on whatever you'd posted, but oh, boy! Got to get my name in the pot for that!
You deserve every bit of this attention- your blog is great and I love your shop.
This is a very generous giveaway!!
I have admired these forever!
I put the giveaway on my sidebar and I follow!
Rhonda
Hi,
I so love the incredible wooden doll--please enter my name.
Sue
Oh my! Like the others before me, I am not surprised at the number of followers you have.
And a DOUBLE oh my for the gift you are giving away to one blessed blogger! WOW! How much would I love to get THIS as a gift?!
I am already a stalker . . . I mean blog follower *hee hee*
I am a new follower and lover of your blog and store. It was so great to meet you and some of your friends. What a special place to shop and to feel so welcome.
Denis
awesome giveaway! and im a new follower!
Love the Santos dolls. Love your site. Just discovered it. I will add it to my daily reads.
Stacey
Congrats on all those followers!!!! I'll add your giveaway to my sidebar, and of course I'm a follower! hugs~~~Daphne
Congratulations on your milestone! I would love to win this fun giveaway- Thanks!
I am a follower, too!
I have posted this on my blog sidebar, as well!
Good morning!
I love your blog and looking at all the beautiful things that you've done to your home. Every month I tell my husband that I want to go to Canton so I can see you and the gang. Maybe the fall...
What a wonderful blog...and giveaway! Thank you. Looking forward to visiting your shop someday.
What a fantastic giveaway! You are so generous missy!!
WOW, 760 followers now! Congratulations and thank you for the chance to win. I love my goodies from your website! Keep em comin!
Sarah
HandbagsNPigtails.blogspot.com
She's awesome! Oh, and I am a follower (love your blog).
Congrats on reaching such a HUGE milestone. I know you have to be so proud.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Congratulations! I am a follower and I love that Santos!!!
I love this! Beautiful doll and congratulations!!! Wowzaaaaaaaa....
Well you have so many followers for a reason, your blog is great. You inspire a lot of people
Love the Santos doll!
Tracy :)
What a great giveback! I love it. Hope I'm the lucky one!!!
LaurieAnna your entourage has grown
tremendously. I love reading about
your crew,the shop and you always
give me "junk fever". LOL. You are
very inspiring with all your decorating skills and your shop is
fabulous. Thanks for sharing all of
your ideas with all of us. ":O)
Forgot to say I am a follower from the start.
I have been following your blog but just because an "official" follower. Amazing giveaway!!
Oh. My. Gosh. I have wanted a Santos doll forever! And this one is perfect! What a great giveaway
I am your 762nd follower! AND I am posting this on my new blog.
Wow! That is a very special gift. Congrats on reaching over 750 followers.
It's so much fun to read your blog and see all of your incredibly creative ideas.
I would love for you to join in on the fun for all three of my linky parties each week:
ASK THE YANKEE - MONDAYS
TIPS & TRICKS TUESDAY
TIME TRAVEL THURSDAY
You can get the details here:
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/06/brambleberry-cottage-linky-party.html
Each party runs for six days, so come on by!
Hope to see you there!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Wow......I don't know if I'll ever have 750 followers. Good for you. Please throw my hat in the ring for the wonderful give away. I've been a follower for sometime.
Jo
Yes LaurieAnna I'm a happier follower and i love the Santos!!
Congratulations on having so many followers!!
Pamela xo
You are very talented and generous!Thank you for all the inspiration!
Kathleen Y
What a gorgeous giveaway! Thanks for sharing!
You have a new santos! She is beautiful! I am so happy for all of your successes!
Thank you so much for such a beautiful and inspiring blog. When I found it I stayed up way too late and read the whole thing. I plan to come to Texas soon to visit. I am a follower and I posted about your giveback on my blog. Looking forward much more reading.
Elizabeth Ann
Please enter me.
Thanks.
Kristen
searchforgod@yahoo.com
Wow so many followers, congratulations
Alison
I have just recently found your blog and I love being inspired by your beautiful things. Why can't you have your shop in Canton OH? That way it would be close to me :^)
Patty.
I am so glad that my niece found your blog and sent me a text from Ohio. I LOVE everything on here - you are so talented and from what I have read so far you have an amazing heart. I will be a very loyal follower. The Santos Angel is amazing. I only became familiar with them recently and it was love at first sight. Blessings to you and I hope to get to Canton soon - I need a flea market fix!!! I'll definitely look you up!
Love your giveaway!!
I love your blog and your shop! You and your crew are amazingly creative. I have been to Canton several times in the past year and never knew about the 6000 Pavilion and Ethel - what fun it was to discover both this past month, thanks to you! Oh,I have wanted that doll ever since I saw her on the mantel at 5th Place - keeping my fingers crossed!
Kathy
(oh, and I'm a follower, of course!) :-)
Congratulations on all of your followers! Love the santos, she would look great in my living room. Thanks for the giveaway!
I am a happy follower.
I've just found your blog and cannot wait to explore it further. I'm happy to become you 751st "follower". Hope you will stop by and "follow" me as well. It's such an honor!
Best,
Bonnie
Laurie Anna,you are such an inspiration. Your blog, your shoppe, and your home are a delight. I can see why your shoppe is flourishing because you have such a warm happy way about you that draws people in.
I love seeing all your fantastic finds and I love reading about your crew. I bet they are so much fun to be with!
The santos dolls are so unique and I would love to have one.
Congrats and blessings in all you do.
Debbie L.
Hi Laurie!
Congrats on such an amazing following you have! I look to your blog every day to see bits of your style to inspire me. I love, love, love everything you do. Such beautiful gifts...blessings..you behold. Thanks for sharing.
I love her! She is sooo sweet. I have been debating about buying one for sometime! I just reached a milestone on my blog--I reached 50 followers! Yippee!
Just became a follower. Been hearing about your shop on other blogs and then by chance came across a link. Love the santos. Would love to have on my sofa table. Thanks for all the hard work you have put into your blog. Can't wait to read all the good posts. I will definitely TRY to add the link. I am a little computer unsavvy.
You have a beautiful blog. It's hard work and you have done well!
Please enter me in your most generous giveaway. What a beautiful doll :0)
I so enjoy checking your blog! I only wish that I was able to come to a First Monday...looks like so much fun!
Congrats on your followers. : )
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
YOur blog is beautiful as is your shop...you are my first stop at Canton when I get to the grounds and my last when I leave(your store) I've been looking at this wonderful Santo! Please enter me!
What a fabulous blog! I am now a follower. Have enjoyed reading and all of the pics.
What a great giveaway, please enter me.
Irma :)
What a gorgeous Santo! Just came back to let you know I have posted about your fablous giveaway on my sidebar.
Irma :)
Congratulations ! That is a huge number!
And I am already a follower...
If I win something I will be the happies because I love all you do, I became a follower, announce the give away in my blog,
californiamom92@rocketmail.com, just in case!
Congratulations !! By the way I love my picnic basket that I ordered from the Shoppe. What a neat giveaway!!
Hi Laurie Anna,
I am so happy for your success!! Your style is fabulously inspiring and you are such a lovely person!
I have always wanted a Santos doll, but I have never been able to afford one, so please enter me in your amazing giveaway!
I am of course a faithful follower and I will put your giveaway on my blog.
Congratulations!
ave a great weekend.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Oh what a fantastice giveaway!!! Please enter my name in I would LOVE to win the doll:) elma
elma2179@yahoo.com
I am a follower to:) Elma
elma2179@yahoo.com
I love her .I really, really,do and I really like your blog . I have become a follower of yours.
Dottie
Hi Laurie,
I love visiting your blog, but I really love my monthly trips to your shop in Canton. You have been a great source of inspiration to my home and I love love love all the wonderful ideas you have!
I've just discovered this blog and I LOVE it!!! Such a great place for inspiration! and of course I would love to win that incredible doll to help deck out my new home!
Gretchen
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her. I have always wanted one of these. They are sooo cool. Im keeping my fingers AND toes crossed.
Robin
I absolutely love the Santos. Wanted one for some time. Your blog has grown both in content and followers. I love reading it. Susan
She is amazing just like 5th place!!...And to have a little slice of that Heaven here in Oklahoma....well it would be like Birthdays,Christmas and a First Love all rolled into one!!! Tee Hee!!
Congrats on 779...at last count... Followers!!! You do everything with such style & grace!
Blessings~
Your treasures are my LIFE! Everyday I see them it makes me remember your store and all your wonderful staff. You'all amaze me with your creative ideas. Thank you for your inspirations...
Wow! What an awesome giveaway Laurie!!! I have been a follower since I came from Cherry Hill Cottage (sweet Tina) a while back! Love your blog & Love your store!!
Great inspiration hon!! Love your talent & beautiful goodies:)
I also tweeted about the giveaway!
Hugs..
Deb:)
Laurie,
Your blog numbers reflect the "heart" that your readers sense in you. Love the shelter dog pics, especially the current one. Loved the bird rescue. Love your ideas.
Thanks for the many hours of enjoyment~
Janet
I sent My aunt your way on Friday. We both LOVE your blog! I have never joined or posted on a site before--this is my first!!
I've been reading your blog for ages and will become a follower today. Congratulations on your 350 . . . 352nd follower!
I've always enjoyed your blog and especially love seeing all your progress on "5th Place". You have an amazing eye for decorating and we share the same passion for all things old. I hope someday I mmight be able to see one of your shows or your shop.
Thanks for your kindness with all your giveaways.
Kathleen
I have been lusting after one of these lovies,would love to win, and I of course, love your blogs, it always makes my day a little better..thanks Kathy h.
Laurie,
I left an earlier post, but wanted you to know that I am a follower and I blogged about your giveaway as well. So please enter me 3 times!!!! I love this doll. I am moving into my new home next saturday and can just see her sitting on my mantel! Love your blog, and your shop!!
She would fit in perfectly in our home! Thanks for a chance to win her! :) Leslie
Laurie -- what a fantastic celebration gift! Matches your fantastic displays. Love it all... Maggie
I LOVE your giveaway. It would look fabulous in my home
just love reading your blog & seeing all the new treasures............
Suzi F.
How Beautiful!!!! I LOVE your blog and all of your creative ideas in decorating!
I love your blog and I love the giveaway. Please enter my name. I am a follower too!
Terri
Congrats on your growing followers list. You are truly an inspiration! What a lovely giveaway. Would love the chance to win and as always a devout follower! Have a wonderful day!
Oh my what a wonderful gift. I have always wanted one of those. Almost bought one the other day. Now I have a chance to win one. Found your blog through Cathy's blog Mille Fleur.
I have posted your giveaway on my sidebar.
What a generous giveaway...love her and your blog and shop. Congrats and continued success. Janice (jkempf1@hotmail.com)
HI LAURIEANNA;
I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU FOR A VERY LONG TIME.. I READ EVERYTHING YOU WRITE.. I LOVE ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS YOU DO TO 5TH PLACE. AND THE SANTOS DOLL WOULD LOOK WONDERFUL ON MY MANTEL...
PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST...
THANKS
JEANNE Z. FROM TEXAS
Oh she's amazing! As are you, ofcourse! I have wanted one of these for forever... so I'm keeping ALL of my extremities crossed (it will be tough getting my outdoor furniture painted but if that's what I gotta do to win well... I love visiting your blog, and I love when you take the time to visit mine. Thanks for so much inspiration, Theresa
Oh my goodness, I've been gone on vacation...so glad I didn't miss out on the chance to win this. :) Please include me in the drawing.
Laurie,
Your shoppe is gorgeous!
Please enter me for your wonderful giveaway. Congratulations on 750 followers.
And of course I am a follower.
Thank you for all you share.
Sherrie
Well, you know I love, love, love you, the blog and your fabulous shop! Thanks for the giveaway!
xo,
Adrienne
Such fun to find your blog! I may be too late for the drawing, but enjoyed the chance to meet and find you in blogland:) Blessings!
Wonderful blog...congrats on more than 750 followers..count me in that group..love, love, love the Santos. I think it was at your shop that I spotted (or really noticed) the first one...Great giveaway.
Blessings,
Sharon
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