It's about that time again...for cleaning and organizing...stashing away the winter coats and clothing...enjoying the fresh air and long walks outside...and also...for a little giveaway from Painted White. In honor of the generosity shown to me from all across the globe, and the continued support and patronage of my business and this blog...it is my chance to give back. I have pulled together a simple gathering to bestow upon one of my readers.
The photo below shows what is included in the first giveaway {yes, there will be two...one larger that is open to all continental US residents...and the second smaller is open to everyone no matter your location...more details below}...
When I was a young girl and would go to stay at my dad's house in the city, he would often take my sister and I to our still favorite shop, Parkleigh...which had a delightful treasure trove of curious goods, treats, and bath and beauty products. My favorite section of the store was the Crabtree & Evelyn shop. I would browse through the pretty scented items, oohing and ahhing each one. My favorite was Lily of the Valley...and it still is...so you might be wondering why I am giving away Nantucket Briar here...but I will tell you. When I went out to pick up something special to offer here...I was drawn into Crabtree & Evelyn and knew I would find something delightful. I was going to go with Lily of the Valley, until I turned and saw the Nantucket Briar wall. It was the packaging that drew me in ;). Pale blue, soft floral pattern...simple and serene. It is the type of product that you would want to display in the bath...and doesn't need to be hidden in a closet. Then, when I smelled the lotions and fragrances...I was smitten. It is delightful! And I am sure that you will think so too!
The winner will receive the following Crabtree & Evelyn Nantucket Briar products:
100 mL Room Spray
100 mL Hand Therapy
184g Foaming Milk Bath
200 mL Scented Body Lotion
{a $50.00 value}
I also wanted to include some handmade items...so the winner will also receive one of my very own altered bottles. A tiny vintage glass bottle tied up in vintage lace and gray ribbon, and adorned with a vintage button. Inside...sprigs of dried Eucalyptus, white beads and buttons, and a hint of lavender.
I have also been working on some new paper projects created with hand dyed papers. I love repurposing anything, and since purchasing a new coffee maker that does not use filters, we were left with a large 500 count bag. I had forgotten about them, until recently when I started to see them used for creative means. This got me to thinking of what I might do with mine...I hand dyed these "paper posies" with tea and pale pink coloring...and created this pomander ball...
The ball measures about 27" around and hangs from coordinating seam binding ribbon.
{and if you end up not winning but want one of these, I will be offering them in the shop just as soon as I get a few more made up...as well as individual posies.} The winner of this larger giveaway will also receive a Painted White gift certificate good for $15.00 off any $25.00 purchase from our art, home, and life collections.
Now, for the second giveaway...I decided since I do have a few followers from Australia, Canada and the UK, as well as other countries abroad...that I would have a smaller giveaway, so that those lovely folks could participate as well. The second winner will receive a single tea dyed paper posy and a Painted White gift certificate good for $15.00 off of any $25.00 purchase from our art, home, and life collections.
So here is how it will work...to enter either of the above giveaways simply leave a comment on this blog post. Then one week from today, Friday April 3rd, I will draw two winners. The first name drawn will win the larger giveaway if she/he reside in the continental US. If the first name drawn ends up being someone outside of the continental US, she/he will automatically win the second, and an alternate name will be drawn for the larger giveaway. All purchases made now through next Friday, at Painted White, in our art, home and life collections, will also automatically be entered into the drawing...so shop to increase your chances to win! You can also increase your chances by mentioning this giveaway on your own blog if you feel so inclined. Please feel free to use any of the above images in your post about it and link back to this posting, and be sure to let me know when you have, so that I can note to count you twice!
{And don't forget...if you don't have a blog...be sure to leave an email where I can notify you if you win!}
Best of luck to each of you and I sincerely hope the winners enjoy these simple offerings and that all of you enjoy the refreshing renewel of spring!
Till next time...
{the giveaway is now closed. thanks to all who participated.}
oh Alice,
that pomander ball is 2 die 4 gorgeous!!!! Please enter me in the drawing. Oh, I love the new look of your blog....beautiful as always.
Hugs,
Sandra
Posted by: sandra blanks | March 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM
What a sweet thing to do! I love Crabtree and Evelyn as well, and your pomander ball is gorgeous!!! What a stunner. Thanks so much for the chance to win!
Posted by: Jessica Canham | March 27, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Oh I am thrilled with this giveaway, and also so teary eyed about Renoir's vet visit, oh it sickens my stomach to think of him in there yelping :(
I am so glad to hear he is doing better, and I bet he did get tons and tons of attention and extra lovin'.
Happy Spring to you sweet Alice, this is a very generous giveaway!!!
hugs to you both!!!!
kelly~
Posted by: kelly | March 27, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Wow, that's a very generous giveaway, love the huge pomander ball! You are very thoughtful to include the international bloggers, does that include Canada? LOL, I love prizes as much as everyone else!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Posted by: Margaret Bouwmeester | March 27, 2009 at 11:16 PM
How lovely. The coffee filter pomander is so striking.
Posted by: Joy | March 27, 2009 at 11:20 PM
lovely way to
celebrate this
beautiful season :)
your blog is full of
beauty ... thank you
for sharing so generously!
hugs,
marilyn
Posted by: marilyn | March 27, 2009 at 11:21 PM
how creative! The pomander ball is wonderful! And the Crabtree and Evelyn products are beautiful on their own! How sweet of you!
Posted by: Robin | March 27, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Oh, how sweet are you!!! Your giveaway items are beautiful! I just love the pomander ball you made! So pretty and clever! Someone is going to be so happy!!!
You are such a sweet and generous soul!
(((hugs)))
Milli
Posted by: milli wagoner | March 27, 2009 at 11:49 PM
I love your site, it's so beautiful! I love the pink and white pomander balls~~what a creative way to use coffee filters! And Crabtree and Evelyn are wonderful!!What a lovely thing to do ~~ what a way to celebrate Spring!!! Please enter me in your giveaway~~~~Blessings, Deborah
Posted by: The Painted Nest | March 27, 2009 at 11:54 PM
Oh boy, what a fun Giveaway! I always enjoy reading your blog and looking at your beautiful items and pictures. You are such a tallented lady.
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | March 28, 2009 at 12:03 AM
You have such a generous spirit. Your blog is a lovely read and the creative element is always delightful.
The new look of the blog is so lovely. I am sorry to read that there were ppl who saw it as something it was not and it caused you such distress. You are one of a kind, and I mean that in the best way!
Be well,
Dee
Posted by: Dee Hudson | March 28, 2009 at 01:09 AM
I just love Crabtree & Evelyn!!! But you know I'd love anything that I won from you Alice....please enter my name in!!! xxoo, Dawn
ps. the new design is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Dawn @ The Feathered Nest | March 28, 2009 at 02:54 AM
It is all so gorgeous ~ but then everything you do is gorgeous so no surprises there! I would love to be entered into your draw please! (I am in England)
Posted by: Ali at Betty & Violet | March 28, 2009 at 03:20 AM
Wow! I'd love to win your incredible giveaway. Sign me up!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | March 28, 2009 at 04:10 AM
Those are great! Count me in!
Posted by: Melanie | March 28, 2009 at 06:33 AM
Hi Alice,
Please enter me in your blog giveaway. I have always loved Evelyn and Crabtree! Have a wonderful wekk.
Lorri
Posted by: Lorri | March 28, 2009 at 08:18 AM
From your former Rochestarian Iowan friend and fan! I love Crabtree and Evelyn too! Thanks for offering this~very sweet of you!
Posted by: Debbie Keady | March 28, 2009 at 08:41 AM
my gosh what generous giveaways....I LOVE those balls and paper posies.....just lovely. Please enter me.......thanks
denise
Posted by: denise | March 28, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Alice, That is so very kind of you to do.. Everything is just so beautiful... I just love that pomander ball, it's just amazing.. I always love visiting your blog..
Stephenie
Posted by: Stephenie | March 28, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Nantuckett Briar has been a long time favorite of mine! Love the packaging as well!The pamander ball is so pretty! I'd love to have a chance in your lovely giveaway!Thank you!
Tracy
Posted by: tiedupmemories | March 28, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Alice,
What an amazing giveaway of such beautiful items...things everyone loves! I enjoy your blog so much as it is like "going to the spa" everytime I visit!
Thanks,
Jena
Posted by: Jena-Not So Shabby | March 28, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Oh everybody loves a giveaway:) That pomander ball is just gorgeous, Alice! A very generous gift...but I think my favorite is your altered bottle:)
Posted by: Leah C | March 28, 2009 at 10:20 AM
What a truly wonderful giveaway. Count me in. I especially love that pomander ball. It's beautiful!! LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | March 28, 2009 at 11:02 AM
What generous and beautiful gifts you are offering! How could I not enter an attempt to win such delightful items! How clever, how did you ever think of making something so beautiful out of coffee filters?!?!?Blessings on your giving heart...
Posted by: Violet @Create Beauty | March 28, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Beautiful things! How thoughtful of you. I am so in love with your coffee filter puff! I have been making tissue paper flowers like crazy (very stress relieving) and at the Pam Garrison class last weekend we made the coffee filter garland, but you puff is really stunning - I'll have to give it a try. What a sweetie you are to have such a generous give away!! Happy Weekend!!
Posted by: Jackie | March 28, 2009 at 11:29 AM
A very beautiful giveaway! Please enter my name!
Jill R.
Posted by: Jill | March 28, 2009 at 11:30 AM
I just posted about your giveaway. AND thanks for the belated birthday wishes!
Jill
Posted by: Jill | March 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Those are both delightful giveaways!
Posted by: karla nathan | March 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Great idea for the coffee pot filters, love it!
You are very generous for hosting such, a nice giveaway.
Thank you,
Andrea
andie03@verizon.net
Posted by: Andrea | March 28, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Your blog is so lovely and the giveaway so generous. I love everything and am always inspired by you. Ü
Posted by: Wendy Van Der Meersche | March 28, 2009 at 03:19 PM
What a fabulous giveaway...count me in please!! I love the pomander ball by the way!:0)
Posted by: Christine D | March 28, 2009 at 05:14 PM
I get so inspired reading your blog.
Coffee Filters! Who would have thought that something so pretty could be made with those. Lovely!!
Elizabeth
queeneep@hotmail.com
Posted by: Elizabeth | March 28, 2009 at 05:17 PM
How delightful and lovely all the items are! I'd love to enter your drawing. You have a beautiful place here.
Posted by: Kimberly | March 28, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Hello , Such sweet pink flowers - they are beautiful. I would be so happy to enter your giveaway Thank you!
Posted by: Sue | March 28, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Ooooo, so generous!!! I LOVE Crabtree and Evelyn...especially their Evelyn perfume. Please, oh, please sign me up for your sweet giveaway!
Your blog is a beauty!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | March 28, 2009 at 09:57 PM
I truly love reading your blog..it is such a nice escape for me...Thanks for sharing Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Sheets | March 28, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Love your site and the new look, simply refreshing!!!!
Posted by: stefanie | March 28, 2009 at 11:03 PM
It is all so pretty!
Rene'
Posted by: Miss Gracie's | March 28, 2009 at 11:13 PM
OOOOOh I love those giveaways! Please include me in the drawing!! :)
-Breezy
The Pink Door
Posted by: BREEZY | March 28, 2009 at 11:43 PM
I love your blog and your style. Please enter me in your generous giveaway! Everything is lovely!
Posted by: Claudia | March 29, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Wow, who knew coffee filters could be so gorgeous. Your pomander is just lovely.
I would love to win your giveaway. I live in New England but I haven't been to Nantucket, yet. I have been to Crabtree and Evelyn, however, and I love their scents.
You are very sweet to have such a wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Elaine | March 29, 2009 at 01:16 AM
happy spring to you my dear! your blog is so fabulous! you inspire me~now,off to your shop...ann-marie
Posted by: ann-marie | March 29, 2009 at 01:19 AM
What a great give-away Alice and that pomander ball is incredible. The colour is so perfect.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | March 29, 2009 at 01:44 AM
I put a link to this giveaway on my blog and telling my friends about it!
Posted by: BREEZY | March 29, 2009 at 01:52 AM
Alice, what a wonderful giveaway...i would be happy just to have that gorgeous pink pomander ball...i love that SO much!!!
Posted by: Lori | March 29, 2009 at 08:56 AM
I love the pomander ball. And I am glad you are re-newed and your are posting again.
Posted by: Jerri Wood | March 29, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Hi Alice,
I LOVE the pomander ball and I also LOVE anything Crabtree and Evelyn!! What a great giveaway...Please enter me in your giveaway...I posted your giveaway on my blog too.
Blessings!
Posted by: Sandi | March 29, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Alice, thank you for your generosity. The pomander ball colors are wonderful! What fun it would be to win!! Am enjoying your blog. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Nancy | March 29, 2009 at 01:23 PM
very nice and most generous giveaway thanks
Posted by: mindy | March 29, 2009 at 04:02 PM
So beautiful! How fun that you are doing this! Thanks for all of your inspiration Alice! P.S. Love what you did with your stacking tables, I have almost the exact same ones and didn't know what to do with them!
-Meridith
Posted by: Meridith Ranck | March 29, 2009 at 04:18 PM