The Monogram Diva Fabulous-o giveaway

When one door closes another one opens. In this case, when one giveaway ends another one begins.

I heart monogram everything. Do you ever hear that AAAAAHHHHHH... angelic soprano sound that fills your head when you stumble upon something you really like. I had the pleasure of hearing this delightful tune when I found The Monogram Divas. My fascination, perhaps obsession, with monogrammed items lingers within my home, on my towels, blankets and clothing.

The Monogram Divas, started with a few ladies, a huge dream and an enormous desire to bring you distinct gifts of great quality and value. It's a dream come true, they now provide so many giftable items you'll have a difficult time deciding on just one thing. This problematic situation can be rectified easily because they have great prices. See for yourself....while you are over there take a look around then come on back and let me know what it is that you can envision your name or initial on, it is worth an entry.

Now, for the giveaway..... check this bag out! Yup, this bag can be yours. The
winner can pick embroidery color for both the large initial and the name. How fun!

Other entries outside of letting me know what to purchase oops I mean what you would like....
~Become a follower
~Blog about this giveaway (3 entries, because it does take a lot of time and effort)

This Annonandon-Monogram Divas giveaway is open to US and Canada residents. It will end on Wednesday, April 15th. The winner will be notified shortly after. GOOD LUCK!

One other very important detail that needs to be mentioned is that The Monogram Divas have a sister site www.chicasandbrides.com they carry a fantastic selection of Bridesmaid Gifts. Wedding season is here...hint.hint.hint. (There are so many cute things over there :)
~If you go over there come back and let me know what you like, you get ANOTHER entry.

Winners

A few friendly words written by the hands of a new friend brightens an ordinary day. The lost art of handwritten notes resurrects and simple pleasures prevail.

We are in our second round of "I love being carded!" card swap. A few bumps along the way, but we are getting into a nice groove. The mailbox is always open. If you would like to join leave me a comment.

For the last two weeks I have been hosting a giveaway from a talented Etsy artist, Two Guitars. This super cute five piece stationary set will now fall into the lucky hands of, Michelle-Honest and Truly, congratulations. A big thanks to all of you who participated. Next week, I will be featuring another Etsy artist and hosting another giveaway.

Wordless Wednesday...Sam and I

SPT= Self Portrait Tuesday... the "8" challenge

I love this photo. We got a new DVD player and when I took the picture curling was on t.v.

When in Canada...do as the Canadians do.

Join in the Self Portrait Tuesday group HERE.
Just a few days left for the Etsy giveaway....go to the "Giveaway" tab and enter.

Etsy Feature, Two Guitars and a Giveaway

EXTENDED A FEW MORE DAYS!!!!! Sign up to win....

Earth friendly, artsy and affordable..... Two Guitars
The artist, Scott, is one busy man. He just completed his MFA in Film Production from Boston University now living in Portland, Oregon. He makes movies.(scottballardfilms.com), makes Gocco cards, makes beer (myyearinbeer.blogspot.com), does photography (suchandsuch.etsy.com) and graphic design. Whew....

Two Guitars features art cards and prints created with a Gocco (screen-print) printer, as well as new letterpress designs! Inspiration is drawn from various obsessions and addictions - namely filmmaking, photography, music and travel.

Although it was hard to pick just one card to feature and giveaway, I chose "Hello Bike Card Set of 5. Retail price $14.00



Do you want to win these cards? Click over to Two Guitars and take a look around. For your first entry come back and share what cards you like best. Good luck, there are so many cool options. Second entry, if you are a follower or become a follower you get another entry. If you purchase anything from Two Guitars you get 3 more entries. If you share this on your blog you get another entry. One more chance...tell me the last time you sent a card to someone. That's a lot of entries...goodness.

Click here to read more about "I love being carded!" Card Swap

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents. The deadline for this contest is
Friday, April 3rd. I will draw the name on Saturday, April 4th.

Going to the Sugar Shack

A true Canadian "cabane à sucre"...(Sugar Shack)

The nights grow longer, the moon is right, the wind makes it's way from the southwest...a Quebec tradition rises with the morning sun. Within a shack among the maple trees sticky hands boil the sweet water. Then one hand fills the glass jars while the other one gets ready to piles the plates and fill the bowls for a family style dinner.

We all joined as light fell behind the maple groves. We were in for a "sweet" night. The fiddler tapped his foot providing a beat for those in need, accompanied by the wooden spoons within the hands of guests. Eager feet, ambitious smiles and laughter filled the room. The smell of pea soup, baked beans,ham and potatoes wafted through the air. Like ketchup to hot dogs, maple syrup spreads over the traditional meal. Heaping stacks of crepes lay in front of us. Without effort my fork slices through, syrup trickles down my chin funny enough I fit right in. I make no effort to wipe it away knowing another one is sure to follow. Sitting back in my chair after inhaling my share of Canada's best I see the pride rising in the chest of the native men. Ancestral spirits keep the Quebecoise humming.

Bouncing out of our seats on a sugar rush we bounce outside. The silver bridal is polished, manes brushed, adorned with bells the horse drawn wagon awaits. Gliding through the woods on this crisp night my husband holds my hand. He reads my mind. I would rather be riding on the back of the horse than sitting within. He pats my leg and gives me a compassionate smiles. My heart melts a little.


One last experience before a visit to the dentist to fill my cavities. Hot syrup is poured over a patch of snow, with a wooden sticks I began to roll the amber goo....I'm not exactly sure what you call it outside of yummy. (It's called Tire sounds like tear. Not 100% sure.)

The collection of water one drip at a time, filling buckets, creating a golden bond for generations to come.

Friday Foto Finish Fiesta- Quebec City- Ice Hotel

Just a couple days left for the Two Guitars Stationary giveaway...Click here to sign up.


Hotel de Glace...Quebec City
Do you need adventure? You can always stay at a hotel made entirely of snow and ice. There is an off chance you will be cold.... Inside you'll find the popular Ice Café, the breath taking (hee hee) ice chapel,indoor slide for the kids, 36 rooms and theme suites (one has a fireplace....humm), a Grand Hall with an ice candelabra illuminated fibre optically, a huge Ice Bar (you can squeeze in 400 of your closest friends)and three outdoor hot tubs and a sauna. It is worth the tour, but the $400 price tag, maybe not.






Join in the foto phun with Candid Carrie and friends or if you want to see more...Click here.