Friday, April 27, 2012

Annie Sloan Book Giveaway!

It's Giveaway Time!

Leave me a comment on my facebook, or directly on my blog. Say, "hi," or "thanks," or anything you like, and I will put your name in (1 per person) for a random drawing, for the book, Creating the French Look, by Annie Sloan.


Annie Sloan's chalk paints come in fab colors, and she will show you examples of transformed pieces of furniture. I love this book. It covers many French styles, and really clears up any confusion you might have between them. This giveaway will end on May 4th.

My son recently brought home a 'bag of rags" to be used on the farm, from an auction. The bag was $1.00. In the bag were several of the linen towels just like the one that was used to upholster the chair on Annie's book cover. The towels are now MINE:)

Good Luck!
Ele

51 comments:

karen hess jewelry said...

Hi Ele!
How lucky you are to find the towel...don't you love surprises that turn out to be treasures!!
Thank you for the chance to win this fabulous book...you are so generous.

Angela said...

Hello! I have not been by your blog before -very nice! Have a great weekend!

Shay said...

Wow, this is a great giveaway!!!!!!shay @ shay2shay2@hotmail.com

Lululiz said...

What a bargain! Those towels are just gorgeous, they were a very lucky find indeed. What a good son.
Thank you so much for the chance of winning this great book. I sure could do with some inspiration when it comes to renovating the barn at our cottage in France.

Barbara Jean said...

Hey. thanks for great giveaway!!

I will not enter twice but do want to go check out your FB page too. =)

blessings
barbara jean

ldsmommyof12 said...

Hello, I love your ideas and inspiration. Buying a new old farmhouse and ready to try a few.
Thanks, Carol in NC

vivian said...

good morning Ele! you never know what you might find tucked inside a bag or box of "junk"! I feel like going out junking today. maybe I will!
have a great day sunday.
oh.. and of course, please add me to your give away!
xoxo
vivian

Aimée Wheaton said...

Beautiful blog!! I just discovered Annie Sloan! Looks like an awesome book! Thanks for your generosity!

Anonymous said...

Fun! PS - great seeing you on Saturday :)

Lisalulu said...

oh myyyy these photos are beautiful.. I have never used the chalk paint.. I'm only dreaming!Thanks for the fun giveaway

Monica said...

Hello Ele,
many thanks for visiting and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. Thanks for inviting me over... oh it would be fantastic to win such an amazing book! I love transforming old pieces of furniture... :)
Many thanks for the opportunity.
Blessings,
Monica.

roseroomnz.com said...

I would absolutely adore this book! Thanks - Rachael xo

roseroomnz.com said...

and what a bonus finding those towels in a rag bag! xo

Sandi said...

That looks like an awesome book!! Thank you so much for the giveaway and a chance to win!!
Blessings~

Paper Hearts said...

Hello, what a wonderful giveaway!!
good luck to everyone :)

Anonymous said...

A bag of rags to some is like gold to us! Too funny! I would love to be entered in the give-away Ele. Okay...haven't visited in a while so I am off to read back post. xoxo

Diane Mars said...

Elle,
Oh heck I would love to win....please throw my name into the hat, cannot wait to see what you do with your "rag" towels.. LOL Hugs, Diane

Charmingdesigns said...

would LOVE to win!! I love her style and would like to use her paints.

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

I'd love a chance to read this one, I've sure been hearing a lot about the chalk paint!

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Hi, Sweetie! This looks like a great book that I'd love to read and try out!! We have an AS distributor in our town now! Guess you guys are extra busy on the farm right now. We are loving the time with our lil guys! LOVE the look of your blog! Miss you.

Hugs,
Stephanie

Fleaing France & French Shopping Tours said...

Two of my favorite towels are ones that vendors wrapped up my purchases in so that I could safely take them home! I was more than pleasantly surprised when I got home and unwrapped my things.

Beautiful book and someone will be very lucky on this give away!

Jessica Rodarte said...

Thank you for the opportunity, Ele!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Towels like that are a super lucky find (especially in a bag of "rags")!

I'd love to be entered in your giveaway!

Debra@CommonGround said...

Hi Ele, thanks so much for coming by and issuing the invitation. I'd love to win this great book. I haven't had a chance to try ASCP, someday I'll have to take the plunge. Love creating a French look, thanks so much for the chance!

Connie said...

I haven't heard from you for ages, sugar! I'm glad all is going well with you, hubs and the kids. They are doing well, right? I miss the group sometimes but get a lot more done now.
xoxo,
Connie

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

Oh yes! Oui! Oui! I'd love to sit back and relax while reading this lovely book. Thanks for stopping by to let me know about your givewaway. :0)

Jillian

Celestina Marie said...

Hi Ele,
SOOOO great to see you today. Thank you for stopping by. What a great giveaway. Oh please enter me as I would love the chance to win. I have been transforming my house into this very design. Lots of white with some black and love it.
This book looks inspiring.

Have a great rest of the week my friend and hope you see you again soon.
Sending hugs, Celestina Marie

Cindy@Cutepinkstuff said...

Thank you for commenting on my blog via May Cottage of the Month! AND thank you for letting me know about your give away! Please enter my name! Thanks. Cindy

debi said...

Hi Ele, I can't believe it's been so long since I've been here. I have a lot of catching up to do!

Thanks for the fun giveaway, this sounds like a beautiful book.

Have a wonderful week! Hugs, Debi

Jeanne said...

Ooooh! I love Annie Sloan chalk paint. I have a can of the Duck Egg color but haven't opened it yet. Would love to have the book o see what I can do with it. Thanks for the opportunity to win it Ele.
xo
jeanne

http://krislhurst.blogspot.com/ said...

Hi Girly-love that chalk paint is fab! love her waxes too. What a cool give away- put me in the pot!-Kris

Unknown said...

lucky you on the towels....hopefully,lucky me on the book :)
xojana

Debra from Bungalow said...

I would love to win this book! Thanks for the invite and I hope you will come back and visit again soon.:)

Sharon Morrison said...

I would love a chance to win this beautiful book. I could not make Bird Song this year..but next year I will be there.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ele! Thanks for thinking of me :) the book looks dreamy. Hope you're doing great.....sure miss you!

xo

Betty said...

Ele! I am so glad you stopped by ymy blog. I am using Annie Sloan paint on my dollhouse furniture and interiors. I was looking at her book on line and would love to own it!!

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Thank u so much for the invitation to visit your beautiful blog!!!
This book is just what I need ro send me completely over the edge with chalk paint!!!!!
I am keeping my fingers (and paint brushes) crossed on your giveaway!!!
Thank you for such a great prize
BETH

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Ele-
Thank you so much for the invitation to visit your beautiful blog! This book is exactly what I need to send me completely over the edge with chalk paint!
I will be keeping my fingers (and paint brushes) crossed I come out a winner on this one
Thank you for your generous prize,
Beth

Olde Tyme Marketplace said...

Thank u so much for the invitation to visit your beautiful blog!!!
This book is just what I need ro send me completely over the edge with chalk paint!!!!!
I am keeping my fingers (and paint brushes) crossed on your giveaway!!!
Thank you for such a great prize
BETH

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Ele...
Thank's for the drive by and inviting me over.
I'd love for you to throw me into the mix for Annie's book!
All things French are uppermost in our minds now.
My husband and I are preparing to go to Paris in the spring, a dream of ours finally coming true.
Have fun with the drawing and keep up the great blog!
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Unknown said...

Wow, I thought I scored well....I would definitely be claiming the rag bag too!
Sounds like a fab giveaway, enter me please, if its not too late!

Holly said...

I saw your comment on another blog and am happy to visit!!! Cute blog and wonderful give away! Please enter me!! I've used her paint, but would love to have one of her books for inspiration!
I love the towels...what a deal!
I will visit often!
Holly

Paula -Teaberry Cottage said...

love your blog. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Take care, Paula

Paula -Teaberry Cottage said...

I love looking at your blog. Thank you for an opportunity to win.
Take care, Paula

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Oh Elle,

Thanks so much for letting me know about your giveaway. I'd LOVE to win Annie's book.

Hugs,
Judy

Tara said...

What a wondeful giveaway.THank you for the chance.
You're so clever with your inspiring vision..xx

Amy M. said...

Ele! So glad you stopped by to say hello! What a lovely book!

-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

hi sweet ele!! oh, thank you so much for letting me know about your awesome giveaway! i haven't read the book and i know it would be put to great use here! love ya!!

becky

Rita said...

I've just found your blog to learn about your giveway. is it also open to international readers? if so please please please enter me. I'd so much love to have that book.
thank you!
rita

Lorraine said...

Oh, I love vintage linen towels also! Looks like a lovely book, thanks for the opportunity to win it! ~Lorraine

malia said...

Hi Ele, What a gorgeous blog and fab giveaway. Hugs! Malia