My First GIVEAWAY!!!

     

     Blogging is so much more than posting pretty pictures and getting kudos. It is a place where you can be appreciated and be inspired by the talents and kind words of others. A place where you can connect with people who "get" you. I have had people unknowingly lift my spirits on a bad day, just by leaving a nice comment. In turn, I have found great joy in knowing that my comments have brought a smile to someone else's face as well. There are so many of you that feel like old friends to me now!

     I have always wanted to host a giveaway. I've had companies contact me with items to give away in exchange for commercials. I turned them down because honestly I felt like I would mess it up somehow. I am not computer savvy! I put technology into the same category as math. I learn just enough to squeak by...LOL! Soooo... I think I'm finally ready to take the "giveaway" plunge. 

My giveaway is for one of my paintings. She would love to come live in your lovely house. Here she is...

(This painting needs a name...any suggestions?)

12x18 " oil on canvas board

To enter the giveaway contest...

1. Follow me

2. Leave a comment and include a name for the painting! :D



*This giveaway is only open to US residents. The winner will be chosen randomly. Duplicate entries will be exempt. Must be over 18 to enter. The winner will be chosen and contacted Saturday, August 25,2012. The winner must reply within 3 days, with a correct shipping address, to recieve the giveaway item.

Good Luck!
♥Linsey

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i should be mopping the floor

Welcome to Week 28 of Cowgirl Up! Link Party

Welcome to Week 28 of

Cowgirl Up! Link Party . . .

the party with a cowgirl can-do spirit!

1 Party, 4 Blogs

Hosting the party this week is Samantha from Crafty Texas Girls ! 

  

Hi Friends!

Can you tell I am missing the beach? After a nice, long vacation in Destin- I am in no hurry to get back to the 'hustle and bustle' of school. So around here, we are still holding on to the last few days of Summer.  Swimming, popsicles, and sleeping in are going to be hard to give up!

And keeping with the spirit of Summer Fun, here are the posts that caught my eye this week.

1. "Have A Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson" shares her love of watermelon, including a great recipe for watermelon cookies (the seeds are chocolate chips!) 

2. These colors make me think warm 'summer thoughts'. "Beyond the Screen Door" created this for her laundry room. I love her taste in fabric.

3. How about some sweet strawberry banana jam? Homemade of course! Shared by "21 Rosemary Lane".

4. Learn how to make your own graphic transfer and you can turn a plain box into a french crate! Perfect for carrying all those summer veggies- shared by "Charm Bracelet Diva".

5. Enjoy a cold summer beverage in these "Redneck Martini Glasses" by Crafty Misadventures, such a fun tutorial. 

6. "Our Home Away from Home" revealed her 'spruced' up front porch, a great place to patiently way for fall-- while still enjoying summer. 

7. Check out this beautiful butterfly cake shared by "Inspired By"- this would be the perfect for dessert for an outdoor party. 

8. How does your garden grow? I wish my summer garden produced the kind of carrots grown by "I Gotta Try That". 

9. Don't miss this living room reveal by "Mouse House" so many bright colors, tasteful accessories, and wonderful details.

10. Finally, take a break from that porch swing like "Dirty Hands, Beautiful Life" did and brighten up that backyard. I love the potted plants and her quick fix for handling weeds around the trees. 

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Now about the party... link up by clicking on the 'read  more' link below. 

Shop for "Farmhouse-y Vintage" Stuff here...

I want to share with all of you a new online store full of lots of neat FARMHOUSE things!!!

My neighbor and friend Pam at From my Front Porch to Yours is the creator of this wonderful web store.


Here is the link to her shop Finch and Co. Designs

Some of my favorite items in her shop are...















Check out Pam's new shop for even more goodies. Don't forget to link up to Cowgirl Up! Mondays at 8:30 p.m.- ish


:)
Linsey


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between naps on the porch
cozy little house
savvy southern style
coastal charm
the dedicated house
gingersnap crafts
the shabby creek cottage
from my front porch to yours
the vintage farmhouse
the 36th avenue
boogie board cottage
knick of time