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Giveaway at Common Ground




Yesterday, one of my blogging friends, Debra, author of Common Ground,  announced a giveaway to my English Transferware shop.  I wanted to introduce everyone to her and send you over to follow her beautiful blog and enter the giveaway.




I adore Debra's collection of sheep figurines she has shared on her blog.  Her collection has made me want to start one of my own..as if I don't already collect enough! Aren't these adorable?
Debra doesn't know it, but I've sort of been stalking her sheep via her blog.  I mean it,  I really think these are so precious and I want them...ALL of them!   =)




Her home and style of decorating are so beautiful.  You'll be sure to find lots of inspiration at Common Ground.


Debra also has her own Etsy shop, Common Ground Petite Boutique, where she sells necklaces she's made from vintage finds like these with old number/locker tags and keys.  Debra is working with me on two pieces for my girls and had the great idea of using the locker tags with the years they were born, '95 and '97 so they'll be personalized to some degree.  Kalyn's will be similar to this one with the cross, locker tag and embellished key.


Ashton will love something like this with a vintage watch face adorning the key.  Such a cute idea!



So please go over to  Common Ground and let her know I sent you.  Follow along and enter to win $50 towards any purchase in my Etsy shop!  She's got a special discount code waiting for you there as well.


Enjoy your weekend!



Comments

  1. I've been following both of you for a long time now.I love both your decor and collections.I'm a fan of both your blogs and style so you know I'm signing up.One more thing Nancy and if you rather me not, I'll delete it.On My pinterest I have a board that's named "My wish list"Mostly for My family with your lavender dishes and your button to your blog.Tell me now if that bothers you please.If I don't hear from you I will leave it :) Denise

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  2. Nancy, both of you are amazing stylist. I've been an admirer and follower for a long time now. I always look forward to new posts from you creative, talented girls. ~ Sarah

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  3. Hi Nancy, I've been reading your blog for about six months. Now I am signed up to follow it. I have learned so much from reading it and gotten so many design and decorating ideas. Thanks for introducing us to Debra's CommonGround. I hope to select some brown polychrome pieces from your Etsy shop ... or maybe some red ...
    the purple pages really caught my eye! As you can tell, I am still browsing and trying to take it all in and narrow my selections. Best, Joan

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  4. Lovely blog! I'm a new follower!

    Anne

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  5. I am a new follower through your giveaway on Common Ground. I am thrilled to find your blog and look forward to browsing through your old posts and to your new posts.

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  6. What a lovely thing to do, have a giveaway with a friend. Her sheep are adorable, but it is your cow creamer that I love. I have the blue, and she has been on my blog a few times. She even helps solve mysteries on television. Come see! http://momwaldsplace.blogspot.com/search?q=cow

    Now I am off to meet Debra at Common Ground!

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  7. It is nice to know that you are on Facebook. It was no surprise to see that a transferware loving friend already knew. I wish she had told me! I "liked" you on FB, now I need to go "favorite" your shop on Etsy.

    You have a Calico Cow! It has been on my wish list for years.

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  8. Oh yes, I already entered, Nancy! : ) I follow both you and Debra, and I enjoy seeing both your homes and collections. I never thought I liked sheep until I saw Debra's collection! I haven't brought any into the house ~ yet. I don't need my bunnies getting all jealous.

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  9. Hi Nancy, thanks so much for the shout out!! Can't wait to start on your girl's necklaces. Love coming up with fun personal pieces! Hope you'r having a great weekend! loved Kathy's comment about not wanting her bunnies to be jealous!! LOL!!

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  10. I HAVEN'T SEEN DEBRA'S BLOG BUT WILL GO LOOK, I LOVE YOUR BLOG AND ALL YOUR TRANSFER WEAR,..AND YES THE LITTLE SHEEP ARE SWEET..I WOULD STOCK HER BLOG TOO...LOL HAPPY SATURDAY WITH LOVE JANICE P.S. THE COW CREAMER IS DEVINE!

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  11. Hi Nancy,
    I am following over from Debra.And I am glad I did you have a lovely blog.I am your newest follower :-).

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  12. Nancy, How very nice to meet you & see your beautiful photos here on your blog!!! I was visiting Debra & saw the post about the give away so, I thought I'd drop over & glad I did. HOW did I miss those darling sheep of hers? I LOVE LAMBS! Have a great week.
    Charlene

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  13. Aww yes, I love Debra's house and her blog. And I love that cow creamer, so I need to enter your giveaway I think!!

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