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

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51 comments:

  1. karen hess jewelryApril 27, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    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.

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  2. AngelaApril 27, 2012 at 10:31 PM

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

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  3. ShayApril 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

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

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  4. LululizApril 28, 2012 at 2:53 AM

    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.

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  5. Barbara JeanApril 28, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Hey. thanks for great giveaway!!

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

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  6. ldsmommyof12April 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

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

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  7. vivianApril 29, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    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

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  8. Aimée WheatonApril 30, 2012 at 11:05 AM

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

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  9. AnonymousApril 30, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Fun! PS - great seeing you on Saturday :)

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  10. LisaluluApril 30, 2012 at 1:31 PM

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

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  11. MonicaMay 1, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    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.

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  12. roseroomnz.comMay 1, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    I would absolutely adore this book! Thanks - Rachael xo

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  13. roseroomnz.comMay 1, 2012 at 4:12 AM

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

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  14. SandiMay 1, 2012 at 7:38 AM

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

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  15. Paper HeartsMay 1, 2012 at 8:54 AM

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

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  16. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    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

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  17. Diane MarsMay 1, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    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

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  18. CharmingdesignsMay 1, 2012 at 11:59 AM

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

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  19. karlascottage.typepad.comMay 1, 2012 at 1:12 PM

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

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  20. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMay 1, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    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

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  21. Fleaing France & French Shopping ToursMay 1, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    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!

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  22. Jessica RodarteMay 1, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Thank you for the opportunity, Ele!

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  23. Manuela@A Cultivated NestMay 1, 2012 at 4:29 PM

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

    I'd love to be entered in your giveaway!

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  24. Debra@CommonGroundMay 1, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    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!

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  25. ConnieMay 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    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

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  26. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesMay 1, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    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

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  27. Celestina MarieMay 1, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    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

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  28. Cindy@CutepinkstuffMay 1, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    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

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  29. debiMay 2, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    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

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  30. JeanneMay 2, 2012 at 6:03 AM

    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

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  31. http://krislhurst.blogspot.com/May 2, 2012 at 7:44 AM

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

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  32. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 8:49 AM

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

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  33. Debra from BungalowMay 2, 2012 at 8:52 AM

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

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  34. Sharon MorrisonMay 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    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.

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  35. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM

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

    xo

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  36. BettyMay 2, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    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!!

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  37. Olde Tyme MarketplaceMay 2, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    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

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  38. Olde Tyme MarketplaceMay 2, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    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

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  39. Olde Tyme MarketplaceMay 2, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    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

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  40. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...May 2, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    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...

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  41. UnknownMay 2, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    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!

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  42. HollyMay 2, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    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

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  43. Paula -Teaberry CottageMay 2, 2012 at 8:38 PM

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

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  44. Paula -Teaberry CottageMay 2, 2012 at 8:40 PM

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

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  45. FRENCH LAUNDRYMay 3, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Oh Elle,

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

    Hugs,
    Judy

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  46. TaraMay 3, 2012 at 5:09 AM

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

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  47. Amy M.May 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM

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

    -Amy
    Crafting by Candlelight

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  48. Sweet Cottage DreamsMay 3, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    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

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  49. RitaMay 4, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    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

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  50. LorraineMay 5, 2012 at 2:43 AM

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

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  51. maliaMay 5, 2012 at 9:47 AM

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

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