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French Pillow Love & A Giveaway!!!!

I'm happy to announce another giveaway.  Sally from Word Garden, one of my sponsors has kindly offered to give one of Nancy's Daily Dish readers any pillow of choice from her adorable Etsy shop.  I've featured her pillows before and carry them in my store...as well as have some at home.  I love her designs, her style and her sweet spirit.



How cute is this pillow?  Sally makes these 'Your City is Famous' pillows with any city, or town, of your choice.  I had some made for my shop with Tulsa, Jenks and Bixby.



 Sally made all these other pillows piled high on a bed at the shop.  French document, Crown No. 12, and the cute Bee pillow.

This pillow with five ornately detailed teapots is one of her newest designs...perfect for my shop too!

If you like burlap then you'll love these great French themed pillows Sally makes.  Don't you love the canceled stamp with the Eiffel Tower? 
I mixed these Frenchy pillow with this great linen blend, embroidered bedding set from ECityDirect.  If you're looking for bedding or a bed in bag set...this is THE place to go.  This set costs less than $70 and comes complete with the shams, comforter, bedskirt and 3 throw pillows.


Some of my favorite burlap pillows from Word Garden are these two, the bird on branch and floral bouquet pillows.  I have one of each at home, and one of each displayed at the shop as well, here with a Jenny Lind teapot and a Midwinter cup and saucer.
 Brew yourself a nice, hot cup of tea and let's go to Word Garden.

To enter the giveaway all you need to do is:

1) Since it's Christmas time, Sally and I thought it would be fun to have you visit Word Garden and then come back and tell me what pillow you'd give as a Christmas present...of course you can be totally stingy and keep it for yourself!  Just let me know your fave.

2)  For an additional entry, Follow my blog, become a follower or tell me you are a follower

3)  Post my button on your blog and/or announce the giveaway on your blog. (If you're not a blogger, you can Tweet or FB the giveaway...just include the link on your comment)

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced one week from tonight.  May the commenting begin!

Linking to:

HodgePodge Friday

Lady Katherine
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Strut your stuff Thursday
A Few of my Favorite Things
  The Plumed Pen
Rednesday
My Back Yard Eden 
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Cheap Chic Home

Comments

  1. I love the elegant crown pillow.Please enter me.She has wonderful pillows and it would be a pleasure to gift it or keep it.Thank you

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  2. I have been a follower and enjoy visiting you my dear

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  3. Nancy,
    These pillows are fabulous. I am wild about their look! I love so many of them but ones that really speak to me are the Framed Queen Bee and Bee # 12 and Chalkboard pillow... I am ordering a couple for my home too. The designs are so unique and chic and the prices are fabulous!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful etsy shop with me!
    YOu know I am a follower. I love your beautiful blog! And all of your gorgeous dishes!!! You have signature style all of your own!
    Thank you for a chance to win your generous giveaway!
    xo Yvonne

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  4. #3 I posted your blog and your giveaway to my fb page only because it seems easier for me even though I have a blog also.

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  5. Hi Nancy! I'm lovin' the Vintage Bird and Berries pillow! Happy Christmas to me if I win:@)

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  6. I'm a follower, thanks for the fun give-away!

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  7. I would choose the Tree of Life pillow!
    teresacline2001(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. I love the teaparty pillow! So girly and sweet!

    klstrohmaier at gmail dot com

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  9. I'm a follower, thank you for the awesome giveaway!

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  10. I have always adored Sally's French Document Pillow. If I were to give it away, I'd give it to my daughter, but make her leave it in her room at home so I could see it. Sneaky, Huh!

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  11. My favorite is the Tree of Life Pillow!
    thank you
    bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com

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  12. i follow as bridgestranslation
    bridgestranslation at yahoo dot com

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  13. The struttin' rooster pillow is my favorite!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  14. following your blog via gfc

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  15. My fave is the Tree of Life pillow.

    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  16. I follow your blog via GFC.
    pippirose59 at gmail dot com

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  17. I love the Pillows 18 Inch Pair of Paris Document, Might just have to buy 2 sets one for me and one for my mama. So cute!

    HarajukuGirl92@gmail.com

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  18. Im following your blog

    HarajukuGirl92@gmail.com

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  19. Oh wow what a cool giveaway... !!!!!! Thanks so much. Well the pair of pillow slips of the french document would be my choice.. I'd by the inserts, and then give one away.. Is that just really bad???

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  20. I've been your follower for awhile.

    I simply love the teapot pillow...but then, there is the (Miss) Bee in Paris pillow - I think I should have that...and then there's the crown pillows...oh! I don't know - they are all so pretty! Decisions, decisions!

    Deborah in NC

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  21. I follow.. and have been following.. and will follow.... thanks for the chance.. this is soo cool.

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  22. My 80 year old mom is a rooster child according to the chinese zodiac. The beautiful Struttin' Rooster Pillow would indeed be perfect for her this Christmas. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.

    yumihamano@gmail.com

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  23. ...and then there's the cancelled stamp (Paris) pillow... :)

    Did I tell you that I am a follower?

    Deborah in NC

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  24. Your button is on my sidebar!

    Deborah in NC

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  25. I would give the Paris Ferris Wheel Pillow Cover to my mom for Christmas!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. I am lusting after the framed queen bee pillow....thanks for having a give away!!! and yes, I am a follower, will post on my blog....hugs...cleo

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  27. This is a fabulous giveaway! It is hard to pick one pillow....but I do think the teapot pillow is awesome!
    I am already a happy follower.
    I adore the tea cup and saucer. IT is a very gorgeous tea cup set. The teapot as well is really beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing them for T.T. this week.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  28. I love the Singing Bird on Crown Pillow!

    jkupc7 at gmail dot com

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  29. I follow you via GFC as jkupc7.

    jkupc7 at gmail dot com

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  30. These are so pretty...awesome pillows!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  31. I like Pillow Slip 18 by 18 Inches Paris Document.

    egle dot mane at gmail dot com

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  32. I love Eiffel Tower Pillow Cover by Word Garden!

    Thank you for the chance!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. I love swwet things so i love: Sweet Angel Pillow Cover :D

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  34. im follower
    via GFC name:wulan sari
    wulanseries at gmail dot com

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  35. Following your blog!

    ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  36. http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=175032825860140&id=100001519614397
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  37. Oh YUM! I LOVE Bee #12.... I'd give it to my daughter if I can stand to part with it! :-)

    Come on over.... I'm having a yummy giveaway too! :-)

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

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  38. Such lovely pillows! I would love to have the Renoir Pillow (by the seashore painting). It looks faminine and I'm sure my mom would love this on her bed! Thanks for the giveaway!

    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  39. I'm a blog follower via gfc as khrista porcadilla.

    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  40. http://twitter.com/#!/bellekhris/status/9881191184338944

    khrisocubillo at yahoo dot com

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  41. Hi Nancy, I'm a follower already.
    I'd love to give my friend the 'Struttin Rooster' pillow as her husband will not allow her to have hens! (Hope I'm eligable as I live in the UK?)

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  42. I would totally be stingy and keep this for myself: Eiffel Tower Pillow Cover by Word Garden.

    binkiefreak@hotmail.com

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  43. Following your blog.

    wolf girl_
    binkiefreak@hotmail.com

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  44. It's really too hard to choose just one, I like so many of Sally's pillows!

    But I have finally decided on this one
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/61777688/pillow-slip-16-by-16-inches-paris

    the french script one. :)

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  45. I am now following your blog via Networked Blogs.

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  46. I have also mentioned the giveaway on my Facebook fanpage (as it has very many more followers than my blog, which is only new!).
    http://www.facebook.com/jambochameleon?ref=ts

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  47. p.S. my email is jambochameleon@hotmail.com

    :)

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  48. Wow, what a great selection! I do love the "tea party" pillow. The vintage bicycle would have to be a close runner-up! Love your blog Nancy!

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  49. I didn't have to look any further than the very first pillow in the Etsy shop--- The Queen Bee! It has my name all over it! LOL

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  50. I have been a follower... your blog is in my TOP 10 !!!! thank you for this FUN give-a-way!

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  51. I'd give this one:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/62550311/pillow-paris-document-16-by-16-inches

    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  52. old GFC follower


    spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com

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  53. Enter me please! My fav is French Canceled Postage Pillow.


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  54. Following on google, as fisiwoman.


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  55. Tweeted:http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/status/9975348405993472


    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail(dot)com
    Spain

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  56. I love the crown pillow nancy, but all of them are lovely. As always, following you closely!!

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  57. What a great giveaway! I love the crown pillow, it would be great to give to my Mom, who's the best! I've been a follower for quite awhile. Have a wonderful week! Sandi

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  58. It sure would be hard to decide which one to give a friend , but I would pick Bird Lovers for a dear friend and I want all the rest. LOl I for sure would want Timeless Clock and Marie Antionette

    Janice

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  59. My favorite is the "Your City is Famous" pillow. So clever!

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  60. I love the sweet angel pillow!!! It is gorgeous!
    jinglesells at gmail dot com

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  61. Hey, I grow roses so the red rose pillow is my favorite. Thanks for a great give a way......

    faye

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  62. Elegant Crown Pillow will be a perfect gift for my friend. It'll go wonderfully well with her Victorian themed room!

    ruricloth[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  63. I follow your blog via GFC.

    ruricloth[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  64. I love the pair of Paris document pillows, among many! And I would totally keep them for myself :)

    elizabethglassturner (at) gmail (dot) com

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  65. I LOVE "Your City is Famous Too Pillow 2nd edition". I would totally get it for myself, or the spare bedroom.

    malena@hansentriplets.com

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  66. I'm a new GFC follower.

    malena@hansentriplets.com

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  67. Without a doubt, it would be the Your City Is Famous pillow! My daughter and her roommate have their apartment decorated in a Parisian/Tuscan style, and it would be perfect for their living room. Thank you so much for a chance to win!

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  68. I think my favorite pillow is the Your City Is Famous. Even though I have lived in Tulsa, I would use towns around where I live now in Illinois. Count me in on the giveaway!

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  69. I am also a fan and follower of your blog. Terry

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  70. I am torn between the "strutting Rooster" and the "Bird lovers".

    Lovely post.
    and thanks for the opportunity!
    Susan

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  71. Oh, please enter me! I also love the Eiffel Tower cancelled pillow. How very very pretty this post is. Thank you

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  72. I love the Birds on a Branch pillow cover. Lovely!

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  73. Wow what a great giveaway! Love the crown pillow, it was hard to choose but I think thats my favorite. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  74. I am already a loyal follower.

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  75. I would love to have the Your City is Famous pillow. It would tickle me to see Starr, and Six Mile (SOUTH CAROLINA) on one!!!

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  76. Hi Nancy!
    Awesome giveaway!! Thanks! Can I say "Merry Christmas to me", of coarse if I would win! Love the Paris Document and I could give one away and keep one! I am a follower and have your button posted on my blog.
    By the way....your centerpiece is stunning!

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  77. I love the Why I Love Paris pillow!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  78. What a sweet opportunity! I would love any of the bee pillows. Can you guess why? :) But I think my mom would love the teapot pillow. Too cute!

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  79. Oh, and I'm already a follower! Love what you do!

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  80. Hi Nancy!

    Sally has some great pillows! I can't pick just one favorite. I'd have to play eenie meenie between "The Free in Spirit Bird", and "The Paris Document." I also love the Cancelled French Postcard pillows!

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  81. I follow via Google Reader. Love all the pillows, but maybe...The Queen Bee?

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  82. I love this Queen Bee one! http://www.etsy.com/listing/62409473/framed-queen-bee-pillow-cover-by-word

    I think my friend, Gabrielle would love this. I already got her present, but I'm sure she would appreciate a little something extra :)

    kristimcmurry@gmail.com

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  83. My favorite is that tee of life pillow!

    alexis ka 39 at yahoo.com

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  84. The choice of pillows from the shop is easy . To give away or keep if I won is hard. The choice is Tea party.....My neighbor and I have them often. We even celebrate "Talk like a pirate day" with tea party. I have been collecting Jenny Lind for many years, if fact one of my daughters does too. I found her over the Thanksgiving holiday looking "wantingly " at some of mine. She will have to wait. Thank you for a new site to drool over. Mary

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  85. I'd give this one to my mama: http://www.etsy.com/listing/49783863/quotation-on-pillow-or-use-your-own

    wright.173 (at) wright.edu

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  86. I follow via google!

    wright.173 (at) wright.edu

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  87. I loved SO many of those!! The Renior! And a zillion others, but I thought...tis the season, and my mom would LOVE the Bird Lovers pillows.

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  88. I am absolutely in love with Bird Lover's pillow (2) or the Birds on a branch... yes I love birds :)

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  89. The Rooster pillow and its a gift!

    mystica123athotmaildotcom

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  90. I'd like the vintage bird and berries for myself!

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  91. The crown pillow is my favorite...followed by the city names pillow. I'd LOVE to win!

    Thanks for the opportunity ~
    Pat

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  92. I'm a follower. All the pillows are super.... don't know how to choose.

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  93. Hi: I have been a follower for a long time. I just love the tea cup pillow. Thank you for sharing your tea cup with us. Have a wonderful week. Blessings, Martha
    PS: I would love to win!

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  94. So hard to choose just one... But I love the tea party pillow.


    Lnordquist(at)Live(dot)Com

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  95. Also a follower.
    :)

    Lnordquist(at)Live(dot)Com

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  96. There are a lot of awesome ones, but I think my favorite is the Proud as a Peacock pillow!

    CrystalW07 at aol.com

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  97. I would get the Kelsey's Pillow for my mother, she always said to me growing up "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all", so I think it would be funny to give her this one saying the opposite!

    Thanks for the giveaway

    Kelly (@) mysimplewalk (dot) com

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  98. Now following you on google friend!

    Thanks!
    Kelly

    kelly (@) mysimplewalk (dot) com

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  99. Oh my head is swimming at the sight of all the beautiful pillows. So hard to choose just one, but I like the "choose two burlap pillows". Is that selfish or what? OK, I'll give one to my sweet daughter-in-law. :)

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  100. I'm a new follower #614! Thanks for the opportunity to win your fab giveaway!

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  101. Def. the Renior, By the Sea! Thanks for the "chance"! So generous of you both!

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  102. And I would love a chance to win! My favorite is the To Paris with Love pillow! So beautiful!

    ~Trisha

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  103. It would be hard not to be greedy... I rather like the Free in Spirit Bird No. 09.
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom

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  104. I'd keep it for myself ;)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/60576140/singing-bird-on-crown-pillow-by-word

    black.feathered.crown@gmail.com

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  105. Hi Nancy, All of her pillows are wonderful but one of my favorites is the Bee #12. What a great Christmas gift for myself!
    Happy Holidays,
    Sherry

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  106. Nancy, I am posting your giveaway on my sidebar.

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  107. Oh, so gorgeous & generous Nancy. May I select the Red Rose, it is awesome.

    Pop by for our (3) giveaways ~
    Have a beautiful winter day ~
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  108. I am a follower. TY for this opportunity.
    ~
    Have a beautiful winter day ~
    TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

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  109. Hi, Nancy! The pillows at Word Garden are gorgeous! I like the Enchanting Castle Pillow the best! Please enter me in your drawing!

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  110. Hi Nancy. I love the French Canceled Postage Pillow. It would be a great present for my friend Allie who just studied abroad in France and is celebrating her 21st bday.
    jerzycat99@yahoo.com

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  111. I am a blog follower.
    jerzycat99@yahoo.com

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  112. I love the queen bee pillow! I'm also your newest follower. Love your blog!

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  113. Nancy, I love both of the queen bee pillows, but the blackbird is also a favorite. So many beautiful choices. Love her site. Thanks for sharing this resource. ~ Sarah

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  114. Nancy, back to say ~ I'm a follower of Nancy's Daily Dish!
    ~ Sarah

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  115. Thank you, Nancy. I am a follower and enjoy your blog. I love the name pillow would be a wonderful gift.

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  116. I have to be honest, these pillows are so beautiful I would want to keep this prize to myself! I was sure narrowing down my absolute favorite was going to be a very, very hard task--until I saw the "bathing beauties" pillow! We are moving to our dream place in a few months, which is right on the ocean...this pillow would be a perfect compliment to our new home :)

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  117. I follow your blog :)

    poetees@gmail.com

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  118. Gosh, lot of things i adore, but this one is the faviest http://www.etsy.com/listing/58351121/time-in-paris-pillow

    Much Thankies for the chance dear
    Good luck for me and everyone :)

    liz_crowny(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  119. I love the " Your City Is Famous Too " pillow ( :

    A_C_E_ at hotmail dot com

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  120. I love these! so beautiful!! A friend would love this one--->http://www.etsy.com/listing/62558204/tea-party-pillow We studied aboard in London together and she was a tea-drinking, teapot-buying fiend!

    rosiebud63 at hotmail dot com

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  121. I would love to give my teen daughter the CHALKBOARD pillow for Christmas. I know she would love changing the message daily according to her mood! What a unique pillow!

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  122. I love those pillows and it's so difficult to choose. Bee in Paris is one of my favorites!

    Bisous from Paris

    blancetcaramel@gmail.com

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  123. What a nice giveaway! That French Document pillow would make a great gift, I think.

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  124. I am also a follower of your blog!

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  125. French canceled postage
    isafrenchy@gmail.com

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  126. Happy follower of your blog !
    Thank you so much for linking up to French Obsession !
    Xo
    Frenchy

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  127. Totally love the burlap bolster! Mandi
    www.interiordesignmusings.blogspot.com

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  128. Just became a follower! Mandi
    www.interiordesignmusings.blogspot.com

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  129. i love the Chalkboard pillow!
    julieb82@gmail.com

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  130. They are all so beautiful but I like the one that says I LOVE YOU in French.

    Thanks and I hope I win!!!!

    Suzann

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  131. I like the tree of life pillow

    ejxd95 at gmail dot com

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  132. I am a new follower

    ejxd95 at gmail dot com

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  133. I absolutely love the my vintage bicycle pillow..I might just have to keep it for myself
    jesage@asu.edu

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  136. I love the French Canceled Postage Pillow AND!! the To Paris with Love...sooo hard to choose just one..o0o0o and I would totally keep it for myself :)

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  137. I would have to be stingy I suppose,because I would absolutely LOVE TO HAVE the NEW Bathing Beauties Pillow for my sunroom.

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  138. I like Bird Lovers Pillow
    karisamail@gmail.com

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  139. I follow this blog
    karisamail@gmail.com

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  140. I love the Second Bird Lover's Pillow!

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  141. Hi Nancy,
    Thanks for your visit today and thank you for your wonderful comments!
    I am a follower and have been for a while. I love all the pillows but the teapots pillow is especially appealing to me.

    Christmas blessings,
    Sandi

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  142. I like the proud as a peacock, the birds on the branch, and the french canceled postage pillow. I think that I could go on and on about some of these pillows. They are beautiful! ambrerose at aol(dot) com

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  143. I LOVE the Beautiful Blackbird pillow!! Oh, and this would be for ME :)

    mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

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  144. I am a new follower!

    mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

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  145. Hi Nancy! I am a follower, I also grabbed your button and is on my side bar for some time now and I love them all! But, if I would have to choose it would be the pair of Paris document pillows. That way I could keep one and give one! Thanks for a wonderful give away!

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  146. Elegant crown pillow!!! It's.. Well, so elegant! (:

    Also, I think it looks real classy and a tad vintage-like. Really pretty!

    chocolates_smiles at hotmail dot com

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  147. Hi Nancy!
    I am a brand new follower! I love the teapot
    pillow. It has a great shape. I am a big tea
    drinker. Tea saved my life this past year!

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  148. Hi Nancy!
    I am a brand new follower! I love the teapot
    pillow. It has a great shape. I am a big tea
    drinker. Tea saved my life this past year!

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  149. Hi Nancy!
    I am a brand new follower of your blog. I love vintage tableware so I know that I will love your blog! I need to learn how to display it instead of storing it all in cupboards! I like the shape of the teapot pillow. I am a big tea drinker & tea really has help save my life this year!

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Susan, at Between Naps on the Porch is hosting a Home Goods Mom Cave contest with four lucky winners.  Come on in to my little niche I've carved out of my house.  This is where I work, create, relax, read and chat with friends and family. This is one of my favorite spots in the house to read about one of my favorite subjects...English transferware or poetry, and drink tea.  I often start and end my day right here. Next to the chair is an antique dumbwaiter which holds some decorative items as well as lots of poetry books.  This is the view of the room from the wing back chair.  This cozy room serves as a small living room, although it's not uncommon to have 8 or 9 of the girls in here during family gatherings.  It's usually where we all wind up to have coffee and visit. . On either side of the sofa I display some of my vintage Canine figurines on Spode meat drainers. Above the sofa are some of my favorite paintings.  The one directly over the sofa my Mom pain

Decorating with Brown Transferware & $100 GIVEAWAY

Brown was introduced as a transferware color around 1829-30 and is the least expensive of colors to make. Therefore it is fairly common, so far as transferware goes, to find.  It is also one of the most collected colors and it is probably the most versatile of colors in my opinion.  Brown is neutral and looks good with any color scheme from pastels to rich jewel tones, but it is with the ushering in of Autumn that I see it popping up in home decor and vignettes the most.  Though, most of these rooms and vignettes are decorated with brown pieces year round, it just seems the perfect time to share them.  I may have to do another post because there are so, so many more equally beautiful spaces that have incorporated the use of displaying brown transferware  and I can't fit them all here. So, check these lovelies out and then stick around for the giveaway at the bottom of the post. This vignette just stole my heart the first time I saw it.  So many of us have vintage luggage

The Aesthetic Movement and Transferware

What is the Aesthetic Movement? The Aesthetic Movement refers to a period of time in the late 19 th century (1870-1900) which was a backlash to the formal Victorian years.  Artists and writers of the Aesthetic movement period maintained the belief that art should provide refined sensuous pleasure, rather than convey moral or sentimental messages.  They believed that art did not have any didactic purpose; it need only be beautiful.  Japanese art had a great influence on Aestheticism. Aesthetic interiors were often decorated with Japanese prints, screens, fans and other objects. An appreciation of the art of Japan is seen in the work of many Aesthetic artists and designers such as James McNeill Whistler and E.W. Godwin. photo credit Country Living The Aesthetes developed the cult of beauty, which they considered the basic factor in art. They ascertained that life should copy art and considered nature as crude and lacking in design

Decorating with Blue Transferware and a GIVEAWAY!

   If you haven't already been over to Enchanted Home , you'll want to go over after you finish this post because the wonderful Tina, who authors the incredibly gorgeous blog,  has a great post up about decorating with dishes plus she's hosting a giveaway to my online shop, English Transferware !  Details at the end of the post! I know Tina loves blue and white (just look at her header and you'll know!) and has a collection of her own. In honor of Tina, I've decided to share some of my favorite images of rooms decorated with and often around blue transferware collections.  You can see more rooms decorated with blue transferware on my Pinterest board . To me, Charles Faudree is just about as synonymous with English transferware as he his with French Country Decorating...he seemed to always find a use for it in his incredibly detailed decorating schemes.  Isn't this bedroom charming? I love this next image from Decor Magazine.  Look how the blu